By Jim Magdefrau

VINTON – The Benton County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the service center in Vinton.

The board acknowledged the renewal of the liquor license for Beyond Resort at Lazy Acres LLC.

A variation of the subdivision ordinance was approved for Scott Ford.  The land is in Raue’s Jomesa Estates in Benton Township.

A resolution was approved for a intern position in the county attorney’s office. 

Supervisor Ron Tippett gave a report on the mental health region meeting. He also attended the HACAP (Hawkeye Area Community Action Program) meeting and juvenile detention meeting. Supervisor Bruce Volz attended a historic preservation meeting. The supervisors also talked about the excitement they’ve heard from citizens about a proposed shrimp farm in Benton County. Supervisors Tracy Seeman gave an update on the landfill meeting. They will start digging a new lagoon system on June 16. 

Sheriff

The board recognized a memorandum of an agreement with the Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers Local No. 278. This deals with how holidays are handled. 

They approved a position change for Dawn Markland at the sheriff’s office. She will have an exempt salary position. She is currently paid hourly. 

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