Government : Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes May 2, 2023

May 2, 2023

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Primmer and Bierschenk present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the conference room at the Benton County Service Center. Members of the area invited to join in during open session or watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously. Summarized Resolutions will be available in the Auditor's office and at: www.bentoncountyia.gov ( https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa)

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the minutes of April 25, 2023, April 28, 2023 and May 1, 2023. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To authorize a letter and signature for obtaining a vending machine waiver to the State of Iowa requested by McBride Mobile Taps. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To approve Resolution #23-27, Abatement of Taxes on Parcel #870-44700 in the amount of $18.00 pursuant to Iowa Code 445.63. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the April 2023 Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds project ending March 31, 2023. Motion carried.

Mona Onken was in the office regarding the tabled action from last week's MOU between Benton County and the Region referring to the Advocate position and duties. Mae Hintgen called in. Assistant Attorney Tim Dille brought up one concern being the agenda referred to the item as Exhibit A and it should be Exhibit B. Also referring Iowa Code 229.14 and the duties listed. Discussion regarding the roles of the county and the region with the reporting requirements along with the quality assurance program. Action was tabled again until things can be worked out and agreed up before being put back on an agenda.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Resolution #23-28, Proclamation for May being Community Action Month. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the second consideration of declaring EMS as an Essential Service in Benton County. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To appoint the following members to the HR Director Hiring Committee: Sheriff Ron Tippet, Karen Uthoff, Doug Kearns, Shelby Williams, Megan Hall, Rick Primmer and Beth Geater. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve and authorize signature on the IDOT Detour Agreement for IA HWY 150 Roundabout project. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To approve Resolution #23-29, Bridge Embargo Removal on FL-3910 0.1 mile west of the NE corner of section 10-82-9 in Florence Township on 75th Street. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve and authorize signature on the IDOT Detour Agreement for IA HWY 150 Bridge Replacement Project in 2024. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To acknowledge the resignation of George Haefner, Weed Commissioner effective May 5, 2023. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To recess until 1:00 p.m. Motion carried.

The Board Reconvened the meeting at 1:00 p.m.

Discussion was had over the revised lease agreement following Friday's meeting.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve and authorize Chairman's signature on the Benton County Business Lease Agreement with Cedar Valley Ranch with a few changes such as striking 4.1 in its entirety and revising the wording in section 3.1. Motion carried.

Barb Greenlee requested to go into closed session to discuss her employment conditions.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To enter into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)i. Motion carried at 1:11 p.m.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To Exit closed session at 1:53 p.m. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To go with option one based on the two options the Board of Health provided. To hire a Public Health Administrator along with approaching Virginia Gay Hospital and see if they would be willing to grant a short extension if we don't have an administrator hired by July 1. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To adjourn. Motion carried.

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Tracy Seeman, Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor