By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the regular weekly meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors reviewed a resolution regarding objection to the use of eminent domain in Guthrie County as part of the Summit Carbon Solutions proposed pipeline. Supervisor Brian Johnson shared that he was not comfortable with the tone of the wording, since he felt it could be read as disrespectful.
Supervisor Maggie Armstrong shared her concern.
“I agree. Can we combine the two parts and say ‘respectfully object’… I feel like ‘object’ is a stronger term, but we can still be respectful,” Armstrong said.
The supervisors agreed to change the wording slightly, to add that the supervisors “respectfully object” instead of just “object.”
After discussion, the supervisors unanimously approved the draft of the resolution.
The supervisors heard recommendations from the Assessor’s Office regarding applications for 2024 credits and exemptions. The supervisors approved those recommended, in four categories (Homestead Tax Credit applications, Homestead Tax Exemption 65-plus applications, Military Exemption applications, and Disabled Veterans Homestead Tax Credit applications).
Quinten Pote and Ryan Recker were appointed as Medical Examiner Investigators.
The supervisors discussed a possible “gator tour” of the Herndon Trail from Bagley to Herndon. The group came up with two suggested dates. The preferred date is Sept. 10, and the backup date is Sept. 17, with a suggested time of 1 p.m. on either day.
As part of the consent agenda, the supervisors approved a payroll change notice regarding the hiring of Christopher Simmons at the transfer station.
The next regular meeting of the supervisors will be Tuesday, Sept. 3. The public is welcome to attend in person or via remote technology. To join remotely, call 323-792-6123, then use meeting code 547029216#.