Maggie Armstrong

The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors held a special drainage session, meeting jointly with the Greene County Board of Supervisors as the Drainage District to discuss Drainage District 71, located northwest of Bayard. Quotes for repairs were received, with Leroy and Sons submitting the lowest quote at $25,000. A bid process was not required as the repair cost did not meet the dollar amount threshold. It was approved that work would occur this fall, with Greene County handling payment to the contractor and Guthrie County reimbursing them. A motion was passed to approve the work order for Drainage District 71 for $25,000.

The Board discussed several items following the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. The Guthrie County Library Association provided an update and requested a 7% increase in county funding for the upcoming fiscal year. The Treasurer presented two city tax abatements for the City of Bayard, both of which the Board approved. The Board also approved an amended Motor Vehicle Record Policy and adopted a resolution certifying and canvassing election results for the 2025 Rural Improvement Zone Election. Additionally, the Board discussed an employee performance review form, initiating the employee evaluation process for January, and discussed EMS as an essential service.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance. A consent agenda was approved, which included payments for claims, payroll data, and payroll change notices for a part-time dispatcher and an IRVM Roadside Technician. The Conservation Director provided a department update, and Supervisors subsequently shared updates from their recent meetings. The session concluded shortly thereafter.

The agenda for the meeting includes calling the meeting to order and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussion and action items involve the Guthrie County Law Enforcement Center, potentially entering a Closed Session to discuss litigation strategy with counsel. Department updates will be provided by Conservation regarding their Annual Report and by Facilities. Other major items include adopting a resolution for the Certification & Canvass of Multi-Jurisdiction Election Results for the 2025 City/School Election and addressing the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 2nd Budget Appropriation. The session will conclude with Supervisor Updates and adjournment.

The meeting included the approval of a consent agenda, which covered minutes from a previous date, claims for the current date, and a payroll change notice for a new hire. Key discussions included a suggestion to hold a poker run along White Pole Road instead of a marathon to promote the Scenic Byway. The board approved a handbook change regarding the effective date of county health insurance for new employees. A public hearing was held and subsequently closed regarding the Calmer Minor Subdivision, after which the board adopted a resolution approving the final plat for the subdivision. The supervisors also discussed the need to address EMS as an essential service and the composition of the advisory council.