By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Oct. 14 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, City Clerk Kris Arrasmith reported on the city’s premiums for Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance on employees.
“It’s actually dropping by 9.48%,” Arrasmith said.
Arrasmith reported this was the second year in a row that the premiums went down, which she says is a pleasant surprise since she had budgeted for an expected increase of around 20% annually.
The council voted unanimously to provide a three-year tax exemption for Guthrie County Quality Meats for the recent expansion. The expansion meets the criteria for the city’s tax exemption option.
Arrasmith reported on findings from the city’s audit. She explained that the same auditor performed the audit as one year ago, which helps in understanding the city’s processes. Arrasmith reported no big concerns from the auditor.
As part of the consent agenda, the council approved a fence at 500 N. 12th St. (Rosenbeck) and an addition to a garage at 602 State St. (Bates).
The next regular meeting of the city council will be Monday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.