Government : Benton County Board of Supervisors - Minutes October 16, 2025

October 16,, 2025

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Tippett and Volz present. Chairman Seeman called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. at the Benton County Service Center.  Members of the public are invited to join in during open session or watch the livestream at  https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa.  Full Resolutions will be available in the Auditor’s office and at: www.bentoncountyia.gov 

Attorney Ray Lough introduced Andrea Morris, candidate for the Environmental Health and Land Use Administrator to the Board. Lough explained that the Board of Health approved Andrea’s hire on Friday, October 10th.   Andrea requested a closed session for the Board to interview her. 

Tippett moved/Volz seconded: To enter closed session at 8:33 a.m. pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)i: to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and the individual requests a closed session. Tippett, Seeman and Volz voting aye. Motion carried. 

Tippett moved/Volz seconded: To exit closed session at 9:45 a.m. Tippett, Seeman and Volz voting aye. Motion carried. 

Tippett moved/Volz seconded: To approve Resolution #25-85, Approval of Hiring Andrea Morris for the Administrator of the Department of Environmental Health and Land Use at a starting salary of $94,000 effective November 18. 2025. Tippett, Seeman and Volz voting aye. Motion carried.  

Volz moved/Tippett seconded: To adjourn meeting at 9:48 a.m. Volz, Seeman and Tippett voting aye. Motion carried. 

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 Tracy Seeman, Chairman 

ATTEST: _________________________________ 

Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor