Motion for wind turbine demolition clarified in minutes

VINTON — The Benton County Board of Supervisors clarified discussion about demolition of wind turbines in minutes from June 10 and 17 meetings.

Supervisor Ron Tippett read the amended minutes: “The use is inconsistent with the purpose of ordinance 24. The purpose use is an incompatible use that could materially alter the stability of the overall land use pattern in the area. The proposed use would have, no doubt, impacted adjacent property owners whether the impact be in the property values, farming operations, overall enjoyment of the land. I do believe that the gentleman will be successful in the marketing of their property, but I do not believe the project is a good project for Benton County.”

The amendment continued, “Volz adding that based on what he’s heard today, he didn’t believe that it would be the way to do it and he seconded the motion.”

Volz is a fellow supervisor.

In other business, the board accepted the replat of Lot 14, Raue Jomesa Estates to Benton County, in Section 32, Benton Township for the building of a structure.

The board acknowledged the resignation of Zackary Fiser from the sheriff’s office and set hearings for July 15, July 22 and July 29 at 9:30 a.m. for amending Ordinance 37 (animal protection and control) at the service center.

In a related matter, Victoria Cole was appointed as a special prosecutor to serve Benton County regarding Ordinance 37.

Allison Hicks met with the board regarding a certified local government grant for the historical preservation commission. The grant will be used for a workshop in August.

Last week Hicks received a stop order from the state because federal funding did not come through. She said she can put everything on hold or terminate their contract with the state.

Registrations are already coming in for the workshop, said Hicks. The contract was for $1,230. The board favored of terminating the contract. Action is planned at the next supervisors’ meeting, July 1.

Meredith Runge met with the board about the Vinton Area Substance Abuse Council using a room a few hours a week at the county’s service center. Supervisor Chairman Tracy Seeman said it depends on where they want to be located. The board felt they could make this work.

A memorandum of understanding was discussed for Disability Access Point and asset transfer to District 7 in mental health. There was considerable discussion on the county’s role in mental health services as counties are put into new districts.

The board considered taking this up at a special meeting June 27 in the courthouse.

Tax abatements were approved for two mobile homes in Timber Ridge that were torn down and disposed of. Abatement will take them off the records.

Mark Phippen was reappointed to the Civil Service Commission.