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Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Benton County Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors meeting covered several items, including an update from the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention center. Public hearings were held regarding non-agricultural land use requests for John and Leslie Fessler and Dan Wirtanen, both of which were approved. The Board also handled personnel matters, including the resignation of an employee from the secondary roads department, the hiring of a part-time mechanic, and the hiring of a clerk for the Auditor's office. Additionally, an amended law enforcement contract with the City of Urbana was approved, authorization for bank account users was granted, and the 2025-2026 Annual Urban Renewal Report was authorized for filing. Updates from various committee meetings were provided by board members.
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Benton County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The meeting included the approval of a Class C Liquor License for an event at Bloomsbury Farm and the establishment of a public hearing date for the FY27 Budget Amendment. The Board approved a letter expressing disapproval regarding the construction of the Morgan Valley Energy Center. Discussions were held regarding a proposed safety glasses policy, which was ultimately tabled for further information gathering. Additionally, the Board reviewed county recycling operations, including bin locations, illegal dumping issues, and the associated costs of recycling compared to landfilling.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Benton County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The board approved payroll and vendor checks and passed multiple resolutions, including the hiring of a full-time correctional officer and a food service/custodian for the Sheriff's office, the abatement of taxes for county and city properties, and the approval of the Final Plat for the Darland Addition. Additionally, they adopted a Courthouse Security Policy, acknowledged a temporary liquor license suspension for Bloomsbury Farm, and approved a new temporary liquor license for Cedar Ridge Vineyard. Board members also provided reports on infrastructure projects, upcoming agreements with the juvenile detention center, and potential ordinance updates regarding data centers.
Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Benton County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board approved EMS Trust fund claims and the purchase of a new courtroom witness chair. Policy-related actions included approving a new Safety Glass Policy, adopting a new security policy that eliminates security at the Service Center, and acknowledging resignations and retirements. The Board discussed and ultimately decided to continue the county's dust control program. Additionally, the Board approved changing two part-time cook/custodian positions into a single full-time role and heard public comments concerning a bridge replacement project and road safety conditions on Highway 131. Closed sessions were held to discuss confidential security procedures and pending litigation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
