June 8, 2010

                The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session with Supervisors Sanders, Vermedahl and Buch present.  Chairman Sanders called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

                Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Sanders, to approve the minutes of June 1, 2010.  All members voting aye thereon.  Motion carried.

                Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch, to adopt Resolution #10-40, SUSPENSION OF TAX.  Voting aye were Buch, Sanders and Vermedahl.  Nays none.  Motion carried.

                Moved by Buch, seconded by Sanders, to approve checks numbered 121869 through 122131, including payroll, and ACH deposits numbered 8556 through 8665, for payment. Voting aye were Sanders and Buch. Nays none.  Motion carried.

                The time of 9:15 a.m.having arrived, and this being the time and date set for a public hearing on a land use change requested by Shawn Golden, the board took up the matter for consideration.  Marc Greenlee presented that technical information in accordance with the Benton County Agricultural Land Use Preservation Ordinance.  The request is to change the classification of 2 acres to a single residential use.  The parcel is located in the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of section 15-83-9 and is located along an old railroad bed. Greenlee reported that it met the driveway criteria, has a 68 CSR. It will need its own septic system installed. The future building site will sit up high but Dry Creek does run through the southern part of the property. There doesn’t seem to be any concern about run off. There is a Dairy in production to the southwest of the property that the owner is aware of. Vermedahl expressed concern with run off into the creek, but Greenlee said that doesn’t appear to be an issue.  Sanders indicated that he would like to view the property before making a decision on the request after previously denying an applicant in right of way ground. Buch felt this is a different situation as the ground is wider and higher.  Moved by Sanders, seconded by Buch, to table action on the request for a land use change from agricultural to non-agricultural on approximately 2 acres for residential purpose on a parcel generally described as being a part of the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of 15-83-9, until June 15, 2010, at 9:15 a.m. Further, that at the stated time the board will view the property individually and continue said hearing.  All members voting aye thereon.  Motion carried.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch, to enter into provider contracts with AbbeMentalHealthCenter, AbbeCenterfor Community Care and St. Luke’s Hospital. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

                Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch, to acknowledge the hiring of Beverly Daniel, a regular part-time transportation driver to be paid $11.26 an hour effective June 15, 2010. All members voting aye thereon.  Motion carried.

                Tammy Wetjen-Kestersen met with the board to provide an update and submit claims for payment. Moved by Buch, seconded by Vermedahl, to authorize the chair to renew the contract for BentonCountyto act as the fiscal agent to the Department of Human Services for decategorization funds and approved the claims submitted.  All members voting aye thereon.  Motion carried.

Moved by Buch, seconded by Vermedahl, to approve the hire of Russell Glime as part-time Reserve Officer for the Sheriff’s office. He will be paid  $18.28 an hour, effective June 8, 2010. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

                Jerry Petermeier updated the board on the progress on the law enforcement center.  Petermeier discussed the geothermal waste from the drilling and wanted to discuss the lagoon site. If they wanted to find a new lagoon or modify the old one. After discussing transportation costs of hauling it to a distant location like the landfill they decided to just continue with the original lagoon. Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch to advertise for the dirt removal off the LEC site, restrictions and conditions will apply to haul, but the dirt will be free of charge. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

                Will Heber, Conservation Director reported that the closing on the property for the new Nature Center will be July 6, 2010and will take possession on September 1, 2010. Conservation board has agreed to loan money from the Donovan Trust fund at 2.5% interest on an 8-year plan that the county attorney would be preparing. Heber was reminded he would need to set up an appointment with Marc Greenlee, Sanitarian to discuss the septic issues before the closing.

Moved by Buch, seconded by Vermedahl, to set the date for a public hearing and amendment to the FY11 county budget for July 6,2010at 10:00 a.m.  All members voting aye thereon.  Motion carried.

                Myron Parizek, Engineer brought up a recent conversation he had with the Auditor about a request from a customer for a permit to sell products in county’s road right-of-way. Parizek talked with other counties and most were covered under their zoning ordinances. The board decided it wouldn’t be a good idea for liability purposes so no changes were made at this time. The Engineer reported the Landfill balance with Benton County State Bank is $11,379.19.

                Gary Wandling met with the Board to discuss the Benton/Iowa road and the dust control issues.  Wandling stated that he was told by IowaCountythat there is a 28E Agreement with BentonCounty. He asked to be taken out of that agreement so he could be back under BentonCounty’s care for his portion of the road. Sanders felt reluctant to do that since there are numerous others with similar situations. Buch thought the county could look into the options and see what they could do.

                The board continued discussion on an early retirement program for non-bargaining, elected officials, and deputies.  The program is only with the intent to save county dollars.  They’ve looked at both proposals, one submitted by the auditor, and the other from the county attorney. There were three employees present in the discussion along with the county attorney. Supervisor Buch stated that he’d done some research with a few other county officials to see what they do. One county pays 50% of the retiree’s health coverage. Supervisor Vermedahl feels it would be a benefit to get an actuarial study done before accepting either proposal and see how this will all work. David Thompson stated this will have to be taken as case-to-case basis and will need budgetary restraints. “This is an incentive to retire, not a requirement.” Sanders suggested to make a 7-year plan that has the guidelines for salary increases. This guideline could have a minimum and a maximum amount and the new employee would need to stay in that salary range within that 7-year time frame in order to save money. Mary Halstead questioned if this was only going to be offered as a one-time deal or this will be a long-term plan. Taking into consideration that IPERS can take up to 90 days to reply to requests, they will need to allow time for this in their offer time frame. Thompson suggested they could adopt this as a temporary plan, see how its working, learn from the process, and in a year from now if they need to make necessary changes they can do so.  Vermedahl would like to check about any legislative paperwork requirements and get a few questions answered yet. The board deferred action and put back on the agenda for Tuesday June 15, 2010.

Moved by Buch, seconded by Vermedahl, to approve improvement on the ventilation system in the GovernorShermanBuilding. Rubber padding under the furnace-$240.00 and $1625.00 in ductwork.  All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

                Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Sanders, to send letters to the township officials and get their opinion how they felt about being appointed for office instead of being elected. Voting aye were Buch, Vermedahl and Sanders. Nays none. Motion carried.

                Discussion on labor negotiations was held. The CountyAttorneyoffered to provide this in the future if it can save the county money from future arbitrations. No Action was taken.

                Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch, to adjourn.  All members voting aye thereon.  Motion carried.

__________________________________  Jason Sanders, Chairman

ATTEST: ____________________    Hayley Rippel, Deputy Auditor

 

DATE 6/08/2010

BENTONCOUNTY

LIST OF CLAIMS FOR PUBLICATION

 

         ALLIANT ENERGY             SEC ROADS MAYUTILITIES       1,417.79

         AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR B   TREASURER TAX STATEMENTS        276.82

         ANNASCHENBRENNER          PRIMARY ELECTION WAGES           48.00

         ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES   SEC ROADS MAYTOWEL SERV        376.95

         AT&T                       DHS MAYPHONE                   672.18

         BAKER PAPER CO INC         COURTHOUSE CUSTODIAL SUP        206.75

         BARRY ADAMS                ADAMSMILEAGE REIMBURSEM         86.00

         BENTON CO AUDITOR          EMPOWERMENT FISCAL AGENT      2,222.60

         BENTON CO SHERIFF DEPT     SHERIFF TRANSPORT               186.50

         BENTONCO TREASURER        CONS NSF CHECK                  100.00

         BENTONCOUNTY              HLTHINS                      8,837.60

         BENTON COUNTY CO INSURAN   HLTHINS                     67,872.77

         BEVERLY BALDWIN            CONS OFFICE MNTS                109.80

         BRIAN G. KUCERA            SEC ROADS EQUIP TOOLS            74.80

         BUSINESS RADIO SALES & S   E911 NORWAY/BLAIRSTOWN F      8,771.20

         C & C WELDING & SANDBLAS   CONS TRAIL POSTS              1,400.00

         CAMPBELLSUPPLY            SEC ROADS EQUIP TOOLS           528.07

         CARL EVANS                 EVANS MILEAGE/MEALS REIM         68.30

         CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HE   SHERIFF INMATE ACCUTE CA        490.00

         CITYOF BELLEPLAINE       SEC ROADS MAYUTILITIES          22.04

         CITYOF CEDARRAPIDS       APR SERVICES                    798.42

         CITYOF FAIRFAX            E911 FAIRFAXFIREEQUIP       2,543.25

         CITYOF NEWHALL            SEC ROADS MAYUTILITIES          23.07

         CITYOF NORWAY             SEC ROADS MAYUTILITIES          57.02

         CITYOF URBANA             SEC ROADS MAYUTILITIES          66.70

         CITYOF VANHORNE          SEC ROADS MAYUTILITIES          37.82

         CITYOF VINTON             LANDFILL QTRLY COMPOST S      4,072.52

         CLAPSADDLE-GARBER ASSOC    SEC ROADS ACQUISITION E-      4,678.80

         CLINGMAN PHARMACY          SHERIFF INMATE MEDS             525.73

         CONTINENTAL RESEARCH COR   SEC ROADS MISC SUPPLIES         297.75

         COOTS MATERIALS CO         SEC ROADS ROCK               15,784.43

         COVENANT PSYCHIATRIC BUS   MAYOUTPATIENT SERVICES          81.00

         CRAIG MAHOOD               PRIM ELECT WAGE/MILEAGE         127.00

         CRAWFORD QUARRY CO         SEC ROADS ROCK                4,826.73

         CUSTOM HOSE & SUPPLIES     SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS            52.85

         D & S BODY PAINT           SHERIFF VEHICLE MNTS            120.00

         DAHL'S AUTOGLASS           SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS         1,795.00

         DALLAS CO COMMUNITY SERV   MAYRENTASSISTANCE             300.00

         DAVID C THOMPSON           GRAND JURY PROVISIONS           665.36

         DAVID HAPPEL               LEGAL REPRESENTATION            153.00

         DEWEY WHEELER              WELL CLOSURE REIMBURSMEN        400.00

         DON'S TRUCK SALES          SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS            49.27

         DOUG FRANCK                SEC ROADS ROCKHAULING        6,477.95

         DTI                        EMAMAYPHONE                   424.43

         E CENTRAL IOWACOOPERATI   EMAMAYFUEL                     44.00

         ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING     CO ATTYMAYPAGE SERVICE      3,033.90

         EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS   JUN PSF/FLEXADMIN FEES         805.50

         ERBS BUSINESS MACH INC     IT COMPUTER LINKSWITCHE        587.53

         ERVIN MOTOR CO             SHERIFF VEHICLE MNTS            830.97

         FARM& HOME PUBLISHERS L   AUDITOR 8 MAYPLAT BOOKS        144.00

         FARMPLAN                  SEC ROADS MISC SUPPLIES         790.90

         FASTENAL COMPANY           SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS           193.31

         FAUSER ENERGY RESOURCES    SEC ROADS FUEL/OIL            5,095.31

         FERTILIZER DEALER SUPPLY   SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS           217.06

         G & G AUTOPARTS           SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS         2,623.82

         GRAYBILL COMMUNICATIONS    E911 SHELLS/URBANA/MTAUB     14,855.98

         GREEN VALLEY AG & TURF     CONS EQUIP PARTS                767.67

         H & H INDUSTRIES INC       COURTHOUSE ELECTRICAL SU        108.00

         HANSON'S CLEANING SERVIC   SEC ROADS OFFICE MNTS           225.00

         HEIDI SCHMINKE             SCHMINKE MILEAGE REIMBUR        291.50

         HENDERSONTRUCK EQUIPMEN   SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS         2,707.00

         HENKEL'S SERVICE & REPAI   SHERIFF VEHICLE MNTS            173.63

         HENRY'S WELDING & MACHIN   SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS         1,819.05

         HERB'S GARBAGE HAULING I   LANDFILL RECYCABLES             780.00

         HOWARD R GREEN CO          LANDFILL CONSULTANT FEE       2,830.50

         HYDE TELECOM PARTNERS IN   DHS PHONE MNTS                2,046.76

         IA DEPT NATURAL RESOURCE   GORSCH LANDFILL LICENSE          24.00

         IA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATIO   SEC ROADS SIGN SUPPLIES         785.10

         IEMA                       HANSEN REGISTRATION              50.00

         IOWALAW ENFORCEMENT ACA   ROWDEN/STOMBAUGH REGISTR        500.00

         IOWAPRISON INDUSTRIES     SEC ROADS SIGN SUPPLY         6,290.16

         IOWA TELECOM               TREASURER BP DL MAYPHON        493.43

         ISACA TREASURER            MARLOW REGISTRATION             135.00

         JEANNE A STRAND CSRRPR    TRANSCRIPTION SERVICE            91.25

         JERRY MICHAEL              MICHAEL UNIFORM ALLOWANC        179.97

         JILLMARLOW                MARLOW MILEAGE REIMBURSE        118.50

         JOHN AUSTIN                AUSTINUNIFORM ALLOWANCE         44.00

         JOHN GRIEDER MOTOR         SHERIFF VEHICLE MNTS            673.36

         JOHN LINDAMAN CO           SEC ROADS EQUIP TIRES         1,004.00

         JOHN'S TIRE SERVICE        SHERIFF VEHICLE MNTS            584.00

         JOHNS LOCK& KEYINC       CONS PADLOCKS                   208.80

         JONATHAN GEIGER            CONS MNTS SUPPLY                 64.99

         JONES CO SHERIFF           SERVICE OF NOTICE                17.50

         JUNGE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP     CONS VEHICLE MNTS                37.38

         KENNETH BAHR               BAHR MILEAGE REIMBURSEME         14.00

         KERDUS & BARRON PC         EMPOWERMENT JUNE PAYROLL      1,431.91

         KEYSTONE FARMERS COOPTE   E911 MAYPHONE                  455.40

         KIMM OIL COMPANY           LANDFILL DIESEL FUEL          2,567.50

         KIMM'S READY MIX INC       SEC ROADS ROCKHAULING       16,181.68

         KIRKWOODFACILITIES FOUN   EMPOWERMENT PROVIDER CLA        800.00

         KOCH BROTHERS              SEC ROADS OFFICE FORMS          143.00

         KROMMINGA MOTORS           SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS           180.15

         KYLE HUMMEL                HUMMEL MILEAGE REIMBURSE         16.00

         LA GRANGE PHARMACY INC     SHERIFF CRIME LABSUPPLY         32.98

         LESLIE VAN FOSSEN          CONS CUSTODIAL SUPPLY            31.08

         LINDEMAN LAW               LEGAL REPRESENTATION            120.00

         LINN CO COMMUNITY SERVIC   APR REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE        342.50

         LINN CO CORRECTIONAL CTR   SHERIFF JAN CAREOF PRIS      5,700.00

         LINN CO-OP OIL CO          SEC ROADS DIESEL FUEL         1,856.74

         LINWELD INC                SEC ROADS WELDING SUPPLY        375.41

         MARCUS GREENLEE            GREENLEE MILEAGE REIMBUR         36.50

         MARENGO FARM& HOME        CONS WEED CHEMICALS              43.96

         MARK THARP                 THARP MEAL/FUELALLOWANC         88.38

         MCDOWELLS                  SHERIFF BLDG MNTS                74.96

         MENARDS-CEDAR RAPIDS SO.   SEC ROADS WATER HEATER          763.16

         MICHAEL GENEBORDWELL ES   WELL CLOSURE REIMBURSEME        296.00

         MID COUNTRY MACHINERY IN   SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS           382.90

         MIDWESTELECTRONIC RECOV   LANDFILL ELECTRONIC RECY      1,278.00

         MIDWESTERN CULVERT LTD     SEC ROADS CULVERTS           14,658.68

         MIKE BENSON                BENSON MILEAGE REIMBURSE         75.00

         MIKESSERVICECENTER       EMAVEHICLE MNTS                 48.80

         MONKEYTOWN                 SEC ROADS OFFICE SUPPLY         277.09

         MUTUAL WHEEL CO            SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS           778.64

         NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE   NMLIFE                          450.00

         NOVAK AUTOMOTIVE INC       SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS            18.50

         OWEN D AMSDEN              SEC ROADS ROCKHAULING        8,350.40

         PATRICK COLEMAN            LANDFILL TRASH PICKUP           345.00

         PAUL VOGLER                SEC ROADS CULVERT REFUND        841.80

         PEORIA CO SHERIFF          SERVICE OF NOTICE                24.00

         PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME      RELIEF BURIAL ASSISTANCE      1,320.00

         POWESHIEK WATER ASSOC      SEC ROADS MAYUTILITIES         462.50

         PRAIRIE VIEW MANAGEMENT    APR RCF SERVICES              1,257.01

         QWEST                      RELIEF/CONS MAYPHONE         3,902.61

         RACOM CORPORATION          EMAMAYPORTABLE RADIO           25.35

         RADIO COMMUNICATIONS CO    SHERIFF VIDEO EQUIP          11,245.52

         REPUBLIC COMPANIES         SEC ROADS SIGN POSTS          3,471.00

         REUTZEL PHARMACY           PRESCRIPTION MEDS               954.06

         RICH FARMER                PRIMARY ELECTION WAGES           36.00

         RITE PRICE OFFICE SUPPLY   DHS OFFICE SUPPLIES           1,122.61

         ROADMACHINERY & SUPPLY    SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS           388.91

         ROGER WITT                 PRIMARY ELECTION MILEAGE        162.00

         RUSS LINDBERG              LINDBERG MILEAGE REIMBUR         24.00

         SCOTT BAHMANN              BAHMAN MEAL ALLOWANCE            30.00

         SCOTT E HANSEN             HANSEN MILEAGE/MEALS REI        274.70

         SECONDARY ROADDEPT        RECYCLING FUEL                  820.01

         SECRETARY OF STATE         FORSYTH NOTARY                   30.00

         SOUTH SLOPE COOPTELEPHO   E911 MAYPHONE                  932.45

         SUBWAY-VINTON              ELECTION TRAINING SUPPLY         43.02

         T-J GASCO                 SEC ROADS PROPANE FUEL           24.00

         TAMA CO SECONDARY ROADS    SEC ROADS V37 ROADMNTS      13,659.98

         TAMMY WETJEN-KESTERSON     MAYDECAT PROJECT ADMIN       2,715.00

         TIMEKEEPING SYSTEMS INC    SHERIFF GUARD CHECK SYST     11,014.40

         TLC PRESCHOOL              EMPOWERMENT MAYSCHOLARS        120.00

         TOWN & COUNTRY WHOLESALE   CONS CUSTODIAL SUPPLY            22.10

         TREASURER ST OF IA/MH BI   JAN-MARJUVENILE CARE        11,803.25

         TRUCK COUNTRY OF CEDAR R   SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS           148.70

         U.S.POSTAL SERVICE        AUDITOR STAMPED ENVELOPE      1,000.60

         UNIFORM DEN INC            FERGUSONUNIFORM ALLOWAN        125.67

         UNITED STATES CELLULAR     CONS MAYPHONE                  163.29

         USACOMMUNICATIONS         SHERIFF MAYPHONE               724.86

         VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SU   WEED COMMCHEMICALS          30,732.00

         VINTON AUTOPARTS INC      SEC ROADS EQUIP PARTS           438.34

         VINTON FAMILY MEDICAL CL   SHERIFF INMATE ACCUTE CA        202.00

         VINTON NEWSPAPERS          SEC ROADS LEGAL NOTICES         250.50

         VINTON POSTMASTER          SHERIFF POSTAGE               1,440.00

         VIRGINIAGAYHOSPITAL      SHERIFF INMATE ACCUTE CA        712.78

         WENDLING QUARRIES INC      SEC ROADS ROCK               72,902.98

         WILLIAM HEBER              HEBER MILEAGE REIMBURSEM        111.00

         WILLIAM SHANE AMSDEN       SEC ROADS ROCKHAULING        8,614.87

         YOUNG INDUSTRIES           SEC ROADS ROCKHAULING        5,001.27

         PAYROLL CLAIMS             TOTAL                       216,159.81

         GRAND TOTALS                                           654,068.37