By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the June 17 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, a first reading was held regarding the draft version of the Animal Control and Protection Ordinance. A few minor wording changes were suggested, and approved, to clarify intent. There were no public comments.
The supervisors unanimously voted to waive the second and third readings. The county will publish the entire ordinance, and it will then go into effect.
County Engineer Josh Sebern shared the final plans for Bridge Replacement Project BROS -C039 (100) 81-39 on Victory Trail over Beaver Creek. Sebern described the “pass-through” manner in which funding for the project will flow.
“The original one was built in 1959, and the deck has since gone bad, so we’re doing a full replacement,” Sebern said. “This one’s a bit of a unique beast. The cost is estimated at $1.385 (million). This will be 100% federal aid funded; however, it will pass through the local budget.”
Supervisor Brian Johnson asked how quickly the federal funds will be received once requested for reimbursement.
“It’s fairly fast. They want us doing it monthly; they don’t want to wait until the end,” Sebern said.
As part of the consent agenda, a payroll change notice was approved for part-time jailer Ben Marsh for a new pay rate of $23 per hour.
Evan Subbert addressed the supervisors, speaking of his resignation from his position as Assistant to the Engineer. He voiced appreciation for the County Engineer’s department and all those he worked with in his job.
“I want to thank you guys. I feel like the board has always had my back these 15 years,” Subbert said.
The supervisors meet regularly on Tuesdays 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#.