August 19, 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 9:00 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 ¢â‚¬â„¢s office and at: www.bentoncountyia.gov

Tippett moved/ Volz seconded: To approve the agenda. Tippett, Seeman and Volz voting aye. Motion carried.

Tippett moved/ Volz seconded: To approve minutes from August 12, 2025. All members voting aye. Motion carried.

Tippett moved/ Volz seconded: To approve the use of the courthouse lawn for the Vinton Cruise Committee on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Tippett, Seeman and Volz voting aye. Motion carried.

Volz moved/ Tippett seconded: To set land use hearing date for Jonathan Kaine and Tasha Ritchart in part of the NW ¼ of SE ¼ of Section 28-84-9, for Tuesday September 16, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. Tippett, Seeman and Volz voting aye. Motion carried.

Volz moved/ Tippett seconded: To set land use hearing date for Dennis and Barbara Garling in part of the SW ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 21-82-12, for Tuesday September 16, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Tippett, Seeman and Volz voting aye. Motion carried.

Tippett moved/Volz seconded: To approve farm exemption application for Greg and Carlene Silhanek, from Silhanek Family Trust for Parcel C in the S ½ of the SW ¼ and Parcel D in the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 24-84-12. Tippett, Seeman and Volz voting aye. Motion carried.

Supervisor Volz reported on last week ¢â‚¬â„¢s department head meeting regarding the wellness committee. Volz asked Auditor Rippel to send out an email and gather each department ¢â‚¬â„¢s representative who will be serving on the committee to meet quarterly.

Supervisor Seman reported on his recent REAP committee meeting along with some concerns of a sink hole out to the Cedar Valley Ranch. They want to get a meeting set up similar to what we have done in the past, and get a tour to the new Board members.

Seeman moved/ Volz seconded: To adjourn meeting at 9:23 a.m. Tippett, Seeman and Volz voting aye. Motion carried.

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Tracy Seeman, Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor