Government : Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes 9/14/21

September 14, 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 September 7, 2021. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To adopt Resolution #21-75, Abate Taxes on parcels owned by Benton County for right of way purposes, pursuant to Iowa Code 445.63. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To adopt Resolution #21-76 Intergovernmental (28E) Agreement between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Benton County, Iowa. This is for the purposes of providing cooperative action pursuant to conducting of programs for the evaluation and issuance of private water wells and construction and reconstructions permits outlined in the intergovernmental agreement. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To approve Benton County Rural Access Hub Policies and Procedures. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Resolution #78, Approving application for FY 22 Living Roadway Trust Funds for a 2021 Vermeer BC 1500 Brush Chipper for the Weed Department. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To adopt Resolution #21-77 Hiring George Haefner, full time assistant roadside biologist in Weed Department effective September 14, 2021 starting at $20.19 an hour. Primmer abstained vote. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the purchase of 6 garage door openers for main weed building from Ollinger Garage Doors for an amount of $5,630.00. Motion carried.

Ben Bonar told the Board he was going to hold off on advertising/hiring of a part-time intern until they get their wood chipper.

Phil Borleske updated the Board on the Camp Event the Historical Preservation Commission was hosting on October 2, 2021. It is postponed until May 1, 2022 due to COVID-19. Borleske also stated they were to discuss the Courthouse clock at their next meeting since the clock is not keeping time and the bell does not ring.

Supervisor Seeman gave a quick update on the Conservation meeting. On October 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. the Conservation Department is planning on doing the park tour with the Board of Supervisors.

Board acknowledged resignation of Full Time Correctional Officer, Heather Baker.

Board acknowledged retirement of Kenneth Bahr from Secondary Roads.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve updated 28E agreement for Road maintenance and snow/ice control Benton County entered with Linn County that was prepared by Linn County Secondary Road Department. This will mutually benefit both counties for the public traveling such roads. Motion carried.

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

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Tracy Seeman, Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

Gina Edler, Benton County Deputy Auditor