Government : Minutes Benton County Supervisors 10/6/20: County Still Requires Masks

October 6, 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.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve the minutes from Tuesday September 29, 2020.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve and authorize signature on revised quote from RC Tech for courtroom audio and wiring in the amount of $9,694.18. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve handwrite to pay Wirtenan Concrete for cement work done at the new transportation building in the amount of $52,630.00 . Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Sheriff's Quarterly Report ending September 30, 2020. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve and authorize the chair to sign the native consultation letters for the site map for MC-158-Hicks and the site specific environmental review specific to the Tier 2 for MC-INV-005. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve Resolution #20-68, Bridge embargo removal in Fremont township on 31st Avenue between 71st Street and 72nd Street. Motion carried.

Katie Cox, Benton County Public Health Director, reported that the number of positive COVID cases has increased from 249 to 368 in the month since she'd last met with the Board. As for opening the courthouse, the courthouse is doing well in keeping Covid-19 out, so Cox related that health board member Dr. Maggie Mangold recommended that if it's not broke, don't fix it. Cox felt education and encouragement of using masks are reflected in Benton County's numbers in comparison to other counties even though they are still going up.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To keep courthouse closed to the public as currently has been and will review again on November 17, 2020 after the election. Motion carried.

Shelby Williams provided a quick conservation update.

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

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Rick Primmer, Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor