By Jim Magdefrau
VINTON – It was routine business for the Benton County Board of Supervisors as they dealt with claims, the election and snow removal at their meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Benton County Service Center, Vinton.
The board approved EMS (Emergency Medical Services) claims.
The board acknowledged the successful post-election audit of the Vinton 3 precinct. The canvass was approved by the supervisors for the Nov. 3 general election. Stephen Beck had the highest write-in amount for Soil and Water Commission. There were no official candidates. Though it was spelled several ways, the board followed the voters’ intent on the spelling. The overall results were read and approved.
The board accepted the resignation of Terry Hertle from the Benton County Solid Waste Commission.
A 28E agreement was approved with the Center Point Urbana Ambulance Service to utilize EMS funds.
Discussion was held among officials on snow removal for county facilities. In the discussion were conservation, sheriff’s office, courthouse and weed department. They are looking at staying the way they are on snow removal. Some talked of having departments remove their own snow, but this could take time and resources away from their other duties. It could come up again next spring or summer.
Participation in the county’s wellness program has increased.
A citizen also met with the board at the end of the meeting about property taxes and assessment on his property. He is to be on the agenda for the Nov. 17, 2026, meeting.
