August 6, 2019
The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. Primmer called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.
Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve minutes of July 30, 2019 and amend July 26, 2019 to change the time of 3:26 to 3:36. Motion carried.
Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve Resolution #19-42, Amend Resolution #11-31, Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #19-42
AMENDING RESOLUTION # 11-31
WHEREAS, The Benton County Supervisors adopted Resolution #11-31 on June 21, 2011, Granting a variance to Benton County Subdivision ordinance for Hidden Meadow First Addition to Benton County, and
WHEREAS, said Resolution waived the requirement for two acre lots on Lots 2, 3 and 4 and to allow for the placement of individual septic systems, wells, and geothermal loops on all or some of said lots;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution #11-31, as amended by Resolution #19-42 is hereby amended as follows:
Lots 2, 3 & 4 -allow individual septic systems, wells and geothermal systems
The remaining resolution, as amended remains in full force and effect.
Signed this 6th day of August, 2019.
Rick Primmer, Chairman
Gary Bierschenk
Tracy Seeman
ATTEST: Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor
Dana Burmeister, Transportation Director wanted to discuss more about the agreement between Benton County and ECICOG. The Board previously signed the memorandum of understanding regarding the Public Transit Infrastructure Grant Program and need to finalize details like where the building will be placed in regards to City of Vinton for setback requirements and getting a surveyor to parcel the land off from the rest of the parcel that now also houses the Benton County Service Center.
Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Resolution #19-43, Hiring Assitant County Attorney and approving employment agreement. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #19-43
HIRING ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS: Benton County Attorney’s office has a full-time position to fill and
WHEREAS: Applications were accepted for the position and
WHEREAS: These applications have been narrowed to one.
WHEREAS: The County Attorney requested that it be as an employment agreement;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED By the Benton County Board of Supervisors that Tim Dille be hired to fill the position as assistant attorney in the Attorney’s office at a starting salary of $92,878.34 effective September 9, 2019. He will be awarded 35 hours of sick leave and four weeks of vacation per year starting immediately. Dille’s employment is governed by all other applicable parts of the Benton County Employee Handbook as well.
Dated the 6th day of August, 2019.
Rick Primmer, Chairman
Gary Primmer
Tracy Seeman
ATTEST: Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor
Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Resolution #19-44, Hiring Paralegal in Attorney’s office and approving employment agreement. Motion carried.
R E S O L U T I O N #19-44
HIRING PARALELGAL IN ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
WHEREAS: Benton County Attorney’s office has a full-time position to fill and
WHEREAS: Applications were accepted for the position and
WHEREAS: These applications have been narrowed to one.
WHEREAS: The County Attorney requested that it be as an employment agreement;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED By the Benton County Board of Supervisors that Rosemary Schwartz be hired to fill the position as paralegal in the Attorney’s office at a starting salary of $40,000 effective August 6, 2019, She will be awarded 35 hours of sick leave and two weeks of vacation per year starting immediately. Schwartz’s employment is governed by all other applicable parts of the Benton County Employee Handbook as well.
Signed this 6th day of August, 2019.
Rick Primmer, Chairman
Gary Bierschenk
Tracy Seeman
ATTEST: Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor
Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded; To approve utility permit for East Central Iowa REC in Sections 16 and 17 of Kane Township. Motion carried.
The Engineer updated the board about the haul road for the DOT project along 74th Street. Parizek anticipates some reimbursement to Benton County for the rock work.
Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To adjourn. Motion carried.
Rick Primmer, Chairman
ATTEST: Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor
Jim Magdefrau 