Summary of Mitchell County Board of Supervisor's Meeting 12-31-19

00:00:00 - 00:55:00

The Mitchell County Board of Supervisors discussed various issues at their December 31st meeting, including approving minutes from previous meetings, setting a public hearing date for consideration of an ordinance establishing voter districts, and sheriff's reports. They also discussed the budget, health insurance plans, and the possibility of voter fraud.

• 00:00:00 The Board of Supervisors meeting discussed various issues, including approving minutes from previous meetings, setting a public hearing date for consideration of an ordinance establishing voter districts, and sheriff's reports. The Board also accepted a motion to approve Stanley's budget, and Clark's motion to approve Stanley's second budget. Additionally, the Board discussed a potential amendment for this year's budget, and inquired about the status of a million-dollar tip that was supposed to be paid through the supervisors' budget.
• 00:05:00 The supervisor discusses the budget problems and how they are trying to address them. They mention that they are looking at projects that can be done without using local dollars, and also mention that they are considering replacing the roof.
• 00:10:00 The board of supervisors discussed approving liquor licenses for the Osage motel and Lounge and approving health insurance plans for the year 2021. They also reminded everyone to get a resolution last year for those that didn't participate or were supposed to be reprimanded financially.
• 00:15:00 Shannon, who was not present at the meeting, explained why the board decided to keep the annual contribution limit for workers' contributions at 1600 dollars last year. They also discussed whether or not to lower the limit to 12 dollars this year.
• 00:20:00 The Board of Supervisors discussed lowering the county's insurance coverage from 16 to 13 in order to offset the cost of the health savings account plan. However, the Board decided to stay at 16 because there was a reason. The Board also discussed how to incentivize employees to participate in health savings accounts, and decided to send out a pamphlet about the benefits and how to enroll in January.
• 00:25:00 The board of supervisors discussed health insurance plans for the 2019-2020 year, as well as plans for the upcoming remodeling of the barber home health office. There were no other meetings attended.
• 00:30:00 The Mitchell County Board of Supervisors discussed various issues, including the possibility of hiring a private contractor to run the landfill. They also approved raising the wages of some employees.
• 00:35:00 The County Board of Supervisor discussed the County Attorney's opinion on whether or not to go ahead with tax sales to acquire the property Mitchell County wants to seize from Stan Keppler. They also discussed allowing Mr. Keppler to keep the property and set the interest rate.
• 00:40:00 Mitchell County Board of Supervisor's meeting discussed how to pay for taxi service for Supervisor Mitchell, and decided to set a hearing for January 28th 2020 to consider a proposal to pay for the service with interest.
• 00:45:00 The video discusses a county board of supervisor's meeting where it was announced that the county was going to be investigated for possible voter fraud. The board chair said that public officials should not be grandstanding in order to make their points, and that most of the investigations have already been resolved. The board chair also said that it is up to the officials investigating the fraud to catch the offenders.
• 00:50:00 The Board of Supervisors discussed increasing the salaries of elected officials, but the decision is up to the Board of Supervisors. The legal opinion indicated that the Board could reduce the salaries of any elected official.
• 00:55:00 The Mitchell County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on December 31st, and discussed how they might start campaigning for reelection. They also discussed any other comments or questions.