By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
At the Feb. 27 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, County Engineer Josh Sebern explained his request for approval of wage increases for employees in the Secondary Roads Department. He asked for a base 7% increase to bring wages in line with the state average and the averages of neighboring counties.
“I don’t know if I’d go 7%,” Supervisor Mike Dickson said.
No formal action was taken at this time.
Sebern also discussed his efforts to develop a wage scale system based on a combination of tenure and performance, as well as employee evaluation of the 30-plus staff.
Chris Whitaker, Region XII, met with the supervisors to discuss the Zoning Administrator contract, strategic planning, and to review Zoning Ordinance recommendations.
Supervisor Brian Johnson commented regarding strategic planning for the county.
“For me, the most important part is economic development and growth. I think the county can do more than just let people come to us and ask for tax abatement or something,” Johnson said. “Our costs aren’t going to go down, and if we don’t find a way to grow… the ability to have enough taxes to keep our services where they are is going to be very difficult.”
The supervisors approved liquor licenses for The Captain’s Pick and for Spikes. Both are at the Lake Panorama golf course.
The supervisors appointed Dustin Capps as Medical Examiner Investigator, per a request from Medical Examiner Dr. Strehle.
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#.