Powder River Examiner -

Friday, December 30, 2022

Chairman Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioner John Olson was present and Commissioner Donna Giacometto was absent.

The board reviewed the consent agenda, and reviewed expenditure reports.

Cory Wilhelm stopped in to discuss the recent survey fee resolution.

The board reviewed the 2022 Annual Financial Report presented by Cynde Gatlin, Clerk & Recorder.

Libby Nisley, Pool Supervisor, met with the board to discuss the 2023 summer. Nisley has requested to start advertising for a Pool Supervisor Assistant, the board approved. Nisley presented the summer 2022 year-end report.

Claims were reviewed and approved for payment of various county departmental expenses as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office.

The board attended official swearing in of newly elected officials.

The board conducted administrative duties and after hearing no public comment, the board adjourned at 5:00 p.m. and will reconvene Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Chairman Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Lori Fortner and John Olson were present.

Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda.

The minutes of the December 19, 2022 commissioner proceedings were read, approved, and ordered published.

Clerk and Recorder Cynde Jo Gatlin met with board to discuss meeting dates, agenda posting, claim process and treasurer monthly balancing.

Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board to conduct his bi-weekly update.

The board and Mullanix conducted an interview for a potential road employee via Zoom.

Raymond Ragsdale, Fire Warden, met with board to discuss the wage compensation for the DNRC Fire Warden grant the county received. The board and Ragsdale will move forward with creating an agreement/ contract for Ragsdale to be compensated.

Vanna Byrd, Clerk of District Court, stopped in and presented the 2022 District Court Summary Report.

Resolution 2023-1, Establish Hours for Commissioners, John Olson motioned to approve, Lori Fortner seconded, motion carried.

Resolution 2023-2, Establish Posting Place for Agendas, John Olson motioned to approve, Lori Fortner seconded, motion carried.

Hattie Arithson, Treasurer, met with the board to update and discuss the current office status.

The board spent the remainder of the day reading correspondence and taking care of various administrative duties.

Having completed all current business for the day, the board adjourned at 5:00 p.m. and will reconvene Monday, January 9, 2023.