By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Feb. 20 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, County Engineer Josh Sebern showed a budget presentation regarding Secondary Roads and Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM).
Sebern told of the various supplies and equipment needs, as well as road/culvert/bridge projects planned.
“We have been burning through some salt, so it may hit this current fiscal year budget… I rely heavily on averages, because you might have a heavy salt year or a light salt year,” Sebern said.
No board action was taken on the budget at this time.
Supervisor Mike Dickson questioned an email showing the county owes $70,000 for the annual audit done by the state. He also noted that it showed 350 hours of work went into the audit, which he said seems excessive.
“This is getting to be a little too much, especially since they make you do it every year,” Dickson said.
County Auditor Dani Fink said she will look into the matter.
Through March, the supervisors meet regularly Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend in person or via remote technology. To join remotely, call 323-792-6123, then use meeting code 547029216#.