Benton County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board addressed several agenda items, including the approval of a Safe and Secure Courthouse grant application, acceptance of grant funding from the U.S. Alliance of Election Excellence, and approval of an amended Community Support Program grant contract. The Board also reviewed and approved SCORE grant applications, certified the solid waste fee assessment, and authorized a joint powers agreement with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the State Court Administrator regarding court data services. Additionally, the Board considered taking a position on the Mayhew Lake Battery Energy Storage Project and held a closed session for attorney-client discussion.
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Benton County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board meeting addressed various administrative and fiscal items. Key topics included the recognition of employees from the finance and highway departments for their contributions, the scheduling of the 2027 budget development calendar, and discussions regarding potential future fiscal challenges, specifically concerning the SNAP program administrative cost-sharing requirements. Additionally, consent items were reviewed and approved.
May 19, 2026·Board meeting
Benton County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several key items, including transportation bonding updates, construction and project updates for the new Government Center, and the award of a construction contract for low voltage cabling. Other business included establishing a career ladder for County Attorney support staff, discussions regarding local deer hunting zones, planning for a future security checkpoint, and approving multiple construction contracts for bridge replacements and road paving. Additionally, the board approved a final plat for 'Sunset Village,' held a closed session regarding the sale of county property, and set dates for future committee meetings.
Apr 21, 2026·Board meeting
Benton County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board discussed various administrative and operational matters. Key topics included a legislative update on federal advocacy for transportation projects, the adoption of guidelines for the Housing Trust Fund using a revolving loan model, and progress reports on the Government Center construction project. The Board approved several items, including Right-of-Way Plat No. 17, an agreement for federal participation in advance construction, and the awarding of a contract for the City of Rice Railroad Crossing project. Additionally, the Board issued a proclamation for National Correctional Officer's Week, reviewed the Sheriff's Office annual report, received updates on federal changes affecting human services, and approved an additional staff position for the County Attorney's office to address workload and staffing retention challenges.
