Government : BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING Minutes 9/16/11

September 16, 2011

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session with Supervisors Vermedahl, and Sanders present, supervisor Buch was absent. Vice-Chairman Vermedahl called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.

The time of 9:05 a.m. having arrived, and this being the time and date set for canvassing the Regular School Election held on September 13, 2011, the Board took up the matter. Having reviewed all tallies from the individual precincts, and finding no corrections to be made, it was moved by Sanders, seconded by Vermedahl, to approve the results of the September 13, 2011, Regular School Election. The auditor is directed to record the results in the official records and to certify the results to the respective entities. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

The Board discussed entering a contract with Ameristar for storm related repair services. Supervisor Vermedahl having looked at the proof of insurance that was provided by Ameristar was worried that there was nothing provided for workers compensation. He also was worried that the County was not listed as additional insurer on the proof on liability insurance. Moved by Sanders, seconded by Vermedahl to table the decision on entering a contract with Ameristar for storm related repair services till the board’s next agenda. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Moved by Sanders, seconded by Vermedahl to set dates for consideration of ordinance establishing county supervisor districts and election precincts to September 27, 2011 at 9:30, September 28, 2011 at 9:30 and October 4, 2011 at 9:30. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Moved by Sanders, seconded by Vermedahl, to adjourn. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

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Dave Vermedahl, Vice-Chairman

ATTEST: ___________________________________

Gina Edler, Benton County Clerk