April 8, 2021


​The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in special session at  8:15  p.m. at the  Vinton  City Hall  in Vinton.    Supervisor  Seeman  called the meeting to order with  Supervisor’s  Seeman,Primmer and  Bierschenk  present.

​The  continued discussion  regarding  a proposed plan that was brought to the Board for an upgrade to 61st  Street, East of Hwy 218. The intent was to have school and city officials involved with the  project and the reason for  tonight’s meeting was to update the City of Vinton officials since they couldn’t attend the previous meetings.  Wayne Siela  shared  his safety concerns with farm traffic going by the schools and  provided the history of discussion within a  formed committee  who  came up with a plan of action. The Supervisors asked if the City of Vinton was interested in sharing the costs since it affects them as well. All entities agreed for the need of improving said road, but budgeting was a big topic of concern. The City agreed to obtain a quote from Fehr-Graham who is currently doing some work in town if the Supervisors would do the same so all entities know of an estimated cost before any decisions would be made or a time line put in place.  

​Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded:  To obtain a quote from Shive-Hattery  for said proposed plan  to upgrade 61st  Street East of HWY 218  and bring back to a future combined meeting with city officials. Motion carried.  

Bierschenk  moved/Primmer  seconded:  To adjourn  at  8:52p.m.  Motion carried.

 

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​​​​​​​Tracy Seeman,  Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

​Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor