Government : Benton County Board of Supervisor meeting minutes, Jan. 22, Jan. 25

January 22, 2016

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Frese, Hertle and Wiley present. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.

Moved by Hertle, seconded by Wiley, to enter into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)c. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried at 8:50 a.m.

Moved by Hertle, seconded by Wiley, to return to open session. Motion carried at 9:25 a.m. No action was taken.

The board met with representatives of the conservation board and department to discuss their FY17 budget request.

County Attorney David Thompson requested approval to hire a temporary employee due to a scheduled leave of one of his employees. Thompson and the board agreed that if the expenses exceeded the amount in his budget for part-time employees the additional funds would come from the money allocated to his office from the collection services. Moved by Wiley, seconded by Hertle, to approve the hire of a temporary employee in the county attorney’s office for a period not to exceed sixteen weeks. Thompson advised that he may return and request a permanent part-time position in the future.

The board discussed FY17 wages and benefits as well as the FY17 budget.

Moved by Hertle, seconded by Wiley, to adjourn. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Donald H. Frese, Chairman

ATTEST:

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Jill Marlow, Benton County Auditor

January 25, 2016

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in special session at 7:30 p.m. at the Emergency Management Agency office in the Benton County Law Enforcement Center. Supervisor Frese called the meeting to order with all members present.

The purpose of the meeting was to be present during the public hearing on the FY17 Emergency Management Agency budget. The budget hearing was opened with Scott Hansen, agency coordinator, providing detailed information concerning the budget. After hearing all comments, the hearing was closed and adopted by the Emergency Management Commission.

Moved by Hertle, seconded by Wiley, to adjourn. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Attest: ___________________________ ___________________________________

Jill Marlow, Benton Co. Auditor Donald H. Frese, Chairman