Government : Benton County Supervisor Notes for 11/18/25

On Tuesday's agenda, the Board of Supervisors heard from the Wellness Committee. As part of the effort to encourage county employees to participate in their health care program, they asked the Benton County Board of Supervisors about having a Wellness Day again this year. For those participating, a drawing was held for a $500 for those who participated. The award money is from the Iowa State Association of Counties. Each year the committee tries to offer an insurance discount for the those who meet goals in the program, something the supervisors encouraged. 

Myron Parizek the Benton County Engineer requested permission to install a speed limit sign of 45 mph on the 70th Street (E44), east of Van Horne. After investigating the locations it was decided that the speed limit is higher than is safe. It was decided that new signs will be placed. 

Parizek also requested permission to attend the National Association of County Engineers in April of next year in Texas. 

During the land use hearings, the Board approved changes for Dennis and Rachel Hearn, Harrison Township and Jay Cassill in Fremont Township. Cassill will be using the land for auto sales between Atkins and Newhall on Highway 30.

2025

Foundation 2, $7,500, for homeless support kits and $4,850 for transportation assistance.

Virginia Gay Hospital, $59,800 in suboxone funds for 10 Suboxone clinics

Benton County Jail, $10,000 for VISA Card for the jail's nurse and transportation

Benton County Jail, $50,000 to assist with costs for the jail's nurse, inmate treatment costs, $1,215 for Safe RX, prescription locking bottles

ASAC, $35,000, partial funding for care navigator position for FY27

Virginia Gay Hospital, $15,398, training for two in de-escalation 

Benton County Jail, $15,000, to fund a full-time nurse through ACH 

Total: $268,763

Total received: $278,105.32

Expected to receive up to $480,000 before the settlement money ends.