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10.15.2024 Tues PM BOCC
Meeting Highlights:
Noxious Weed Board head reports: - Late treatments planned on Spectacle Lake,Lake Osoyoos, and Eagle Bluff fire area where Bureau of Land Management grants to cover 25% of cost; hopefully same aid for Walker Creek/Bonaparte mountain to follow - New policy lets land owners borrow spraying equipment; office technician post created to manage policy, help elsewhere as needed - Discussion on future use of drones for surveying
American Rescue Plan allocations approved for Health District and Electric Coop’s internet infrastructure;
Community Action expects aid from state Department of Agriculture for food pantry, needs funds soon to close out on property acquisition
Architect fields questions regarding Emergency Management’s probable sharing of Public Works building 2nd floor with Public Health, need for separate restrooms; courthouse cupola windows to be done by the 22nd; Commissioner Hover asks for pause in design work to allow for budgeting as some county funds will be needed to replace bond money
Meeting adjourned at 2:33.