COMMISSION: COUNTY GETS GRANT FOR SECURITY

    The Marshall County Commission met Tuesday morning to address a wide range of issues.
    Director of Equalization Katrina Johnson spoke to the board about the possibility of Certification Pay for certified assessors. Johnson noted that many counties offer additional compensation for employees who become certified. Commissioners asked her to develop a proposal to include this pay for herself and her deputy in next year’s budget. The matter will be revisited during the upcoming budget discussions.
    The board approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds for the ongoing Courthouse Project, moving forward with financing efforts for the project.
    Auditor Megan Biel informed the commissioners that the county has received a grant for the courthouse camera and door lock system. The total cost of the project is $91,106, with the grant covering 75 percent. The county’s share will be $22,776.
    In highway business, bids were opened for the county’s Chip Seal Project. The low bid came from Bituminous Paving Inc. at $797,635. Highway Superintendent Dustin Hofland also updated the board on plans by the state to begin work on Roy Lake Road this summer.
    Additional items addressed during the meeting included:
•    Review of the quarterly report from the Veteran’s Service Officer.
•    Signing of the audit engagement letter for the 2022-2023 audit.
•    Approval of a malt beverage license for Chinatown.
•    Approval of a welfare claim for Cahill Funeral Chapel in the amount of $2,750.
•    Approval to hire Brinn Samson as a summer intern in the State’s Attorney’s Office at a rate of $12.50 per hour.
    An executive session for personnel matters was held at the end of the meeting. No action was taken following the session.