Benson Board Of Commissioners Board Of Commissioners Meeting
The meeting included a presentation on the preliminary water and sewer rate analysis, emphasizing its role as a financial planning tool separate from the mandatory formal rate study. The board also interviewed multiple applicants for an at-large commissioner vacancy, focusing on their interests in serving and their approaches to handling disagreements within the board. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding the scheduling and requirements for the formal rate study.
Jul 14, 2026·Board meeting
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The board meeting addressed several key agenda items, starting with a moment of silence in honor of Maxine Holly and the swearing-in of Brandon Bilbury. Discussions focused on the approval of a workers compensation agreement with the League of Municipalities and a detailed state inspection report regarding the wastewater treatment facility. The inspection update covered compliance regarding sample collection, flow proportioning, and the functionality of new headworks equipment. Furthermore, the board deliberated on the ongoing challenges of managing sludge lagoons, including vegetation removal, budget constraints, and potential future strategies involving septic waste handling and infrastructure upgrades.
Jul 14, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Town of Benson Board of Commissioners Work Session
The meeting agenda includes the consideration of a worker's compensation agreement, the administration of an oath of office for a new police officer, and an update on the WWTP state inspection. Public hearings are scheduled for requests concerning townhome-style apartment developments. Further discussions will cover fire inspection compliance, a water permit task order, the surplus of a city truck, valet collection services, and the downtown overlay district. Additionally, several resolutions regarding appropriations and infrastructure grants, such as elevated storage tank projects and water system asset inventories, will be reviewed, along with a closed session for personnel matters.
