June 29, 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)
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve minutes of June 22, 2021 with the correction of the spelling of Wirtanen. Motion carried.
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Resolution #21-47, FY 22 Appropriations in accordance with Section 331.434, Subsection 6, Code of Iowa. Motion carried.
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Resolution #21-48, FY 22 County Official Bank Depository Limits. Motion carried.
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Resolution #21-49, FY 22 Bank Depositories. Motion carried.
Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To acknowledge Wayne Frickson's resignation, his last day will be July 16, 2021. Motion carried.
Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To set Land Use hearing date for Samuel Tiernan for Tuesday July 27, 2021 at 9:15a.m. for a part of Parcel B in NE1/4 of SE Section 23-T82N-R9W. Motion carried.
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: Approval for a credit Card for the Mental Health Department with a limit set at $2500. Motion carried.
The time of 9:15 a.m. having arrived, and this being the time and date for a land use hearing for Karlee and Ryan Kasal in part of the NW SW of 17-82-9. Kasal was present, along with adjoining land owner Dale McKibben and a member of the media. Marc Greenlee presented the technical information with the Benton County Agricultural Land Use Preservation Ordinance. Kasal would like to change 4.1 acres for a new residence. The existing driveway will need to be moved north due to the site and grade. CSR is 48.. This location will need a new septic. The required notifications were sent to the adjacent landowner's and published in the official newspapers. Greenlee received 2 phone calls prior to the meeting with questions, but no concerns. McKibben was present and double checking about the fence and property lines. Hearing no other further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To approve the land use change for Karlee and Ryan Kasal in part of the NW SW of 17-82-9. Motion carried.
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the hiring of 2 part-time jailers in the sheriff's office effective July 1, 2021.The new hires are Hayley Pringle and Brandi Tickle at an hour rate of $15.91 during training period and after completion of that, it will increase to $17.91 an hour. Motion carried.
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To acknowledge the resignation of Philip Close, full-time correctional officer in the jail effective June 30, 2021. Acknowledge retirements of Ladonna Fairbanks, jail supervisor effective 9-22-21 and Mark Phippen, courthouse security officer effective 10-20-21. Motion carried.
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve and authorize signature on the Blairstown Law Enforcement Agreement with an annual sum of $19,500.00 to be paid quarterly; not to exceed 15 hours a week. Motion carried.
Discussion on the Law Enforcement contract for the City of Atkins was discussed. Sheriff Tippett proposed a contract with the City of Atkins of $36.05 / hour with a 3% increase of the next 2 consecutive years. The contract would be for 3 years. Sheriff would work with Atkins to create their own Department. Benton County provides the vehicle and cost for equipment and upkeep. Primmer's concern is that it is not the responsibility of the citizens of Benton County to cover local communities especially when said community can provide for themselves. Tippett and Lindaman explained the increase in the hourly wage would help alleviate the spread in pay and actual hours covered for Atkins. Seeman would like to meet with the City of Atkins City Council and find out first-hand what their plan is for establishing law enforcement. Sheriff Tippett will get on the agenda at the Atkins City Council meeting for July 19, 2021.
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the Sheriff Union Contract. Sheriff Tippett will get the Contract to Chairman Seeman later today to sign the signature page.
Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To approve fireworks permit for Chris Herr on July 10, 2021. Motion carried.
Adam Rodenberg updated the Board on where current projects stand. Adam will get contact names and information to the Auditor's office for when he leaves July 2, 2021.
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To appoint Doreen Anderson to the Pioneer Cemetery Commission. Motion carried.
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Resolution #21-52, 28E Agreement for Victim Witness Coordinator/Sexual Assault Response Team with Delaware, Jones, Buchanan and Clayton County for FY22. Motion carried.
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To acknowledging the resignation of Assistant County Attorney, Kelly Smith. Her last day will be July 9, 2021. Motion carried.
It being 10:30a.m., Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: Enter into closed session per County Attorney regarding pending Litigation pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1)(c). Motion carried.
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: Exit out of closed session.
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To take action as discussed in closed session.
Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To adjourn. Motion carried.
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Tracy Seeman, Chairman
ATTEST: _________________________________
Nancy Jorgensen, Deputy Benton County Auditor
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