Benton County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board discussed the reallocation of ARPA funding towards virtual meeting technology for the new Government Center and considered Memoranda of Agreement regarding health insurance contributions and paid leave premiums for law enforcement staff. Additional agenda items included the 2027 general wage adjustment for non-union employees, approval of contract change orders for the Government Center parking lot and paving, an update on the 2025 audit, and a presentation on child foster care recruitment.
Sep 15, 2026
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Benton County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board meeting covered a range of administrative and operational items. The consent agenda included the approval of several contracts, including a new HRIS system with UKG, a public defender contract renewal with SailorsAllen Law, and cyber security services. Key agenda topics included a 4-H proclamation request, a joint powers agreement with Stearns County for a law enforcement records management system, and updates on the Government Center project. Discussions were held regarding 2027 health and dental insurance funding, classification and compensation maintenance, participation in a regional jail workgroup, and the adoption of the proposed 2027 property tax levy and county budget. Additionally, the board considered consultant services for bridge inspections and utility relocation costs.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting
Benton County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The meeting included an agenda amendment to introduce a new assistant county engineer and add items regarding the Mississippi Sartell one watershed plan, geotechnical services for the Rice County Road 55 trail, tax-forfeited property disposal, and a battery storage facility. During the public forum, residents raised concerns about property boundary inaccuracies and deed description issues affecting home equity loans. The Board also addressed administrative and contract-related agenda items, including the approval of a contract for legal services and a special road use application for a car show.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
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.
