Government : Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 5/18/21

May 18, 2021

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Bierschenk and Primmer present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the conference room at the Benton County Service Center. Members of the public were provided the zoom access capability to join in during open session and livestream at https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously. Summarized Resolutions will be available in the Auditor's office and at: www.bentoncountyia.gov ( https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa)

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To approve minutes of May 11, 2021. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: Approve amended fireworks permit for Charles Yedlik for May 22, 2021 at 7 p.m. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To approve cigarette permit for Kimm's Mini-Mart. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the use of the courthouse lawn for Craig Streeter that will overlap the Vinton Cruise Committee on September 11, 2021 between 11 a.m. and noon subject to a separate application to be filled out. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve DCAT4-21-034 contract amendments. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To set land use hearing for Tarrell and Rhonda Price in part of Parcel A in SE ¼ NW ¼ 25-86-9 for Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 9:15 A.M. Motion carried.

Adam Rodenberg with the Middle Cedar Watershed Management Authority, provided the Bid Packet No 7 bids received for flood mitigation structures. Rodenberg explained a few had technicalities but did not affect the overall amounts. Some issues were not using a sealed envelope, or left out wage requirements or being received a few minutes late. Rodenberg had talked to the county attorney and they can either waive all technicalities and accept bills or re-publish and start over.

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To waive the technicalities and accept all bids. Motion carried.

Bid Results were as follows:

Schedule 1)

-Schrader Tiling & Terrain-$404,889.80

-Hatch Grading & Contracting-$407,675.00

-Peterson Contractors Inc. -$487,281.50

-JB Holland Construction Inc.-$511,830.00

JNC Construction-$567,884.60

-Cole Excavating, LLC-$587,943.00

-CJ Moyna-$901,883.00

Schedule 2)

-Schrader Tiling & Terrain-$268,491.10

-Peterson Contractors Inc. -$280,085.00

-Brian Miller Excavating LLC-$280,767.36

-Cole Excavating LLC-$293,797.00

-Hatch Grading & Contracting-$331,709.50

-JB Holland Construction Inc. -$331,966.00

-JNC Construction-$388,759.50

-H & H Construction-$503,784.50

-CJ Moyna-$547,834.00

Schedule 3)

-Laser Precision-$189,865.04

-Hatch Grading & Contracting-$209,755.50

-Schrader Tiling & Terrain-$257,026.25

-JNC Construction-$260,039.75

-JB Holland Construction Inc. -$265,935.00

-Cole Excavating LLC-$318,170.00

-CJ Moyna-$407,845.00

-Peterson Contractors Inc. -$412,345.00

-H&H Construction & Dev LLC-$476,501.00

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the low bids and enter into (3) contracts with Schrader Tiling & Terrain for both Schedules 1 and 2, and Laser Precision for Schedule 3. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To approve Resolution #21-34, Amending Service Areas in the FY 2021 Budget that was adopted on March 17, 2020. Motion carried.

Service Area 1 - $22,305 from Function 1220 (Fund 0040 Department 99) $2,471 to Function 1210 (Fund 0002 Department 99) $14,834 to Function 1000 (Fund 0090 Department 42) $5,000 to Function 1110 (Fund 0001 Department 28)

Service Area 3 -$14,000 from Function 3500 (Fund 0002 Department 60) $14,000 to Function 3110 (Fund 0070 Department 19)

Service Area 4 -$2,500 from Function 4411 (Fund 0010 Department 60) $2,500 to Function 4222 (Fund 0010 Department 60)

Service Area 9 -$12,000 from Function 9100 (Fund 0001 Department 51) $9,000 to Function 9000 (Fund 0001 Department 50) $3,000 Function 9000 (Fund 0002 Department 50)

Gary Bierschenk reported on the Regional Mental Health meeting and funding. Tracy Seeman provided an update on the emergency management and use of sirens in the communities. Also discussed the land at the former Duane Arnold Energy Center.

Samantha Peterson gave an update regarding the solar farms, wind turbines, and business with the Iowa Utilities Board. She also provided the update on a petition regarding ag land use, and the study regarding property values for people who live near solar farms.

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To execute and sign Warranty Deed for the new transportation building to East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG). Motion carried.

Mask mandate discussion with Supervisor Primmer taking the lead stating that the county has always followed the lead of the court system. Face coverings will still be recommended for unvaccinated people. Katie Cox, Benton County Public Health also reporting that COVID-19 numbers are trending down and vaccinations are increasing. Since offices are open to the public, they still need to keep best practices in place. Sheriff Tippett questioned where officials stand regarding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). Cox answered there was no guidance yet on this. The County Attorney said he imagined that court officials would ask if people were vaccinated, but it would have to be on the honor system. If they are not, they would need to wear a mask and socially distance. Scott Hansen, Emergency Management felt at this point, it should be personal responsibility. If people want to wear masks to protect themselves, then do so. Thompson told the Board, as the employer they have control of the buildings and could set their own rules and guidelines.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To follow the recommendations of the Iowa Supreme Court, the CDC and Benton County Public Health, requesting non-vaccinated individuals entering the county facilities wear a mask. Voting aye was Primmer and Bierschenk. Seeman voting nay. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To approve Utility permit for Interstate Power & Light in Kane Township. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To approve Resolution #21-35, Hiring Grant Vesely as mechanic in secondary roads at an hourly rate of $21.44 effective May 24, 2021. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Resolution #21-36, Bridge Embargo Removal 0.2 mile east of the

N ¼ corner of section 11-82N-9W (Florence Township) on 75th Street. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To approve Resolution #21-37, Bridge Embargo Removal with one-lane designation0.6 mile south of the NW corner of section 29-84N-11W (Big Grove Township) on 17th Avenue. Motion carried.

Myron Parizek also provided an update on the proposed 61st Street project, and the suggested 28E agreement with City of Vinton. Parizek spoke with Chris Ward, Vinton coordinator, and the City was not taking any action this fiscal year. Parizek also discussed when work will begin on dust control and the detour north of Blairstown.

Judy Funk of Heartland Insurance Risk Pool presented the insurance renewals for FY22. Funk reviewed the county's past loss-control experience as well as the county's various insurance coverages. Funk advised that the FY22 premiums are estimated at $655,757, which is an increase of 10.82% from FY21. Additionally, there will be a $41,246 premium credit issued by the Heartland Insurance Risk Pool to Benton County.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the Client Confirmation of Schedules and Exposures and direct the chair to sign along with Binding Coverage Authorization with Heartland Insurance Risk Pool. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

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

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Tracy Seeman, Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor