Government : Benton County Board of Supervisor Notes 7/2/24

The meeting was called to order with approval of the agenda. Minutes for June 25, 2024 were discussed. Originally, discussion was included concerning time off, for certain employees. but it was moved to delete that. Auditor Hayley Rippel made the case for including explanations so that looking back it will be understood. 

Motion was made to approve minutes from June 28, 2024. 

Minutes from the June 25th meeting was under discussion. The Supervisor Primmer wanted to save money by not printing all of the notes concerning discussion held. A motion was made to that effect but failed. A second motion was made to publish it all as printed and that passed. 

Barb Greenlee set a land use hearing date for Jeff & Ashley Massa A part of the NW 1⁄4, of the NW 1⁄4, Sec.3, T84N, R9W for July 30, 2024 at 9:15 a.m.

Benton County Engineer, Myron Parizek, presented a permit for approval of a Utility Permit for East Buchanan Telephone in Polk Twp.

Approval was also given for a Resolution for temporary construction closure for a bridge north on 17th Ave in Big Grove Twp for Bridge Replacement between 66th and 68th St. Construction will begin on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Approval and the signing of a Quit Claim Deed for Maxine Sauer Revocable Trust in Harrison Twp was also granted. Approval was given and a Quit Claim Deed signed for Aaron Boddicker in Harrison Twp.

Approval to sign a purchase agreements for a permanent easement on 28th Ave. north of  63rd St. near the Jim Fix residents was also given. $1,750 was granted for ground use. Lance and Marsha Rathke was also paid  $2,130 for both a permanent and temporary easement for the same bridge project.

Discussion and approval was given for the Sheriff's union contract The wage schedule was increased 4% after the 1st year, after year 5, 10 and 12.

Article 7, Employees can use comp time or vacation time and not required to use comp time first. $1.00 per hour when training was added. 

Article 13, Funeral leave expanded what immediate family includes

Article 19, normal work day is defined as 8, 10. 12 hour shift

Duration of the agreement changed from 2021-24 and 2024-27.

Public Comments

Myron Parizek was asked about the care of gravel roads. The discussion can be seen at the 21 minute mark at the meeting link HERE.

Parizek said that Highway 150 construction may be done in the middle or end of next week. He hasn't had a report from Highway 218 but he believes it should be finished soon.

A request was made to adjust the camera behind the supervisors so that it will pick up the complete audience next to the outside wall.