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11.29.22 PM - BOCC
Meeting Highlights:
Economic Alliance members debate going from redistributing rural development funds among the county, city, and “emerging opportunity” projects “40-40-20”, to supporting large-scale, well-planned building projects to be “spread around the county”; people need to know the loans and grants available to them; bonding, policing, mental health, and housing discussed.
District Court will not replace 2nd probation officer in 2023 in order to cut costs. Therapeutic court probably eligible for opioid settlement money.
Tunk Moratorium extended for 60 days
Resolutions passed concerning salaries, overtime, minimum wage
A-19 voucher distribution for Fire District #6’s hydrant project approved. Fire District 6's request for ARPA funds to cover cost overrun for new Fire Station will be discussed Monday, December 5.
Difference of opinion on whether a department head should notify when buying small equipment.