By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
At the regular weekly meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors reviewed the consent items, including the minutes of the previous meeting, the Nov. 26 claims and the Nov. 22 payroll.
Two items from the consent agenda items were questioned. Supervisor Maggie Armstrong noted a concern regarding tasers purchased for the Sheriff’s Department.
“I remember a conversation that we had during budget time about the appropriate number, based on liability, of tasers that the Sheriff’s Department was going to purchase,” Armstrong said. “But it looks as though they’ve purchased an amount more than we discussed, and I have some concerns about that.”
Supervisor Mike Dickson voiced a concern regarding laptops purchased. He suggested pulling those two claims out. Both items were pulled out of the consent agenda for further consideration at a later time.
County Engineer Josh Sebern spoke with the supervisors regarding his request to promote Todd Plowman to maintenance superintendent. The supervisors unanimously voted to approve the promotion.
“Another thing I would add is we are advertising for a diesel technician,” Sebern said.
County Auditor Dani Fink discussed plans for the county’s budget appropriations for the second half of the fiscal year. She plans to bring the appropriation information to the next weekly meeting for the supervisors to consider for approval.
Armstrong updated the other supervisors about the status of the county’s possible coordination with Tim Whipple from the firm of Ahlers and Cooney, P.C., of Des Moines, regarding a possible hazardous pipeline ordinance. She said Whipple is working on a letter of agreement to partner with the county. Supervisor Brian Johnson repeated his concerns that if the county creates such an ordinance, the county may face litigation.
The next regular meeting of the supervisors will be Tuesday, Dec. 3 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#.