Government : Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes 4/27/21

April 27, 2021

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, and Primmer present. Bierschenk was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the conference room at the Benton County Service Center. Members of the public were provided the zoom access capability to join in during open session and 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/Seeman seconded: To approve minutes of April 20, 2021. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Seeman seconded: To set the land use hearing for David Sutton for Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 9:15 a.m. for a part of the NW ¼ NE ¼ 34-82-12. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Seeman seconded: Approve payroll checks numbered 141843 through 141856, ACH deposits numbered 45202 through 45343, handwrite 238598, claims numbered 238599 through 238725 and vendor checks 238726 through 238732. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Seeman seconded: To approve Class B Beer Permit for Watkins Community Athletic Association. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Seeman seconded: To approve Class C Liquor License for Bloomsbury Farms. Motion carried.

Adam Rodenberg discussed funding for Middle Cedar Watersmed Management Authority. Ten counties and several cities are in this group. There was a suggestion what each member should contribute. They are looking at a five year grant with the NRCS USDA. It will need commitment letters from the members.

Primmer moved/Seeman seconded: To approve the Middle Cedar WMA funding request and will prepare a commitment letter. Motion carried.

Chris Ward, Vinton City Coordinator and Myron Parizek, County Engineer, presented quotes received for the 61st Street Project that has been in discussion. Shive-Hattery was $15,500 and Fehr-Graham $20,000. Everyone agreed to go with the lower price with Shive-Hattery. The City will put back on a future meeting for final approval and the County will do the same. Action was tabled until the county hears back from the City's decision.

Primmer moved/Seeman seconded: To approve Resolution #21-28, Bridge Embargo Removal on CE-5955-0.5 mile south of the NE corner of section 36-86-11 (Cedar Township) on 22nd Avenue between 55th Street and 22nd Avenue Trail. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Seeman seconded: To approve Resolution #21-29, Temporary Road Closure from 76th Street near the NW corner of Section 13-T82N-R10W thence south to Iowa Street NE of Blairstown, Iowa (north corporate line) along County Route V66 in St. Clair Township. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Seeman seconded: To approve Utility Permit for Lumen in Harrison Township. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Seeman seconded: To approve Utility Permit for Windstream in Kane and Iowa Townships. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Seeman seconded: To approve hiring Luke Hennings and Scott Hepker as part-time drivers for the Weed department at the rate of $17 an hour effective April 27, 2021. Motion carried.

Committee reports such as the Landfill Commission was had. The Landfill is preparing to create a new cell.

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

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Tracy Seeman, Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor