Government : Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 9/8/20

September 8, 2020

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. Members of the public were provided the zoom access capability to join in during open session and watch live at the county's YouTube channel. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously. Summarized Resolutions will be available in the Auditor's office and at: www.bentoncountyia.gov

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve the minutes from Tuesday September 1, 2020.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: Approve payroll checks numbered 141412 through 141436, ACH deposits numbered 42840 through 42982, handwrites 236280 and 236289, vendor checks 236282 through 236288, claims numbered 236290 through 236415. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Resolution #20-62, Requesting Reimbursement from the Iowa Covid-19 Government Relief Fund and to approve and sign for the Vote Safe Iowa Initiative Grant Agreement with Iowa Secretary of State. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve Resolution #20-63, Variance to Sub Division for Stan and Nancy Geiken in Parcel C in NE ¼ NW ¼ 31-85-9. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve farm exemption application for Jason and Angie Sanders for the SE ¼ SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of 4-84-10. Motion carried.

Adam Rodenberg, The Middle Cedar Watershed Coordinator met with the board at the request of the landowner regarding the Lee watershed project. Rodenberg explained the concerns expressed by the landowner regarding pool depth and slope steepness as well as the issues regarding the direct impacts to a naturally occurring wetland and the permit requirements set by the USACE to mitigate those impacts on this site. Rodenberg explained that creation of stable slopes is a requirement of the contractor and that the IWA project cannot justify spending additional funds not outlined in the approved engineering plans and contract. The landowner was informed that additional earthwork outside of the IWA can be taken care of privately given the additional earthwork is acceptable under the USACE permit. Rodenberg was confident the other issues expressed by the landowner will be taken care of upon completion of the project. Rodenberg also updated the Board on other WMA projects.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To allow Adam Rodenberg, WMA coordinator, to sign off on his own timesheets and claim forms as other department heads do.

Bierschenk moved//Seeman seconded: To adjourn. Motion carried.

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Rick Primmer, Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor