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Saturday, December 15, 2012

County Employees Given 5% Raise

Anita Weston, Reporter
Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY-December 12, 2012- A couple from Sweetwater appealed to the Rich County Commission to declare their home a primary residence and allow them a tax credit or refund on the extra taxes that had been paid because their home had been declared a secondary one.  The Commission, upon motion, granted this request. 

Blaine Hamp asked that the County renew the Forestry and Fire agreement for the coming year.  Upon motion by the Commission, the agreement was approved. 

The Annual Budget Hearing was held.  The proposed 2013 budget was then approved in the Commission Meeting.  It was noted that insurance would be increased by about 5 percent and dental increased by 3 percent.  A raise of 5 percent will be given to all full-time employees in order to bring the County closer to the average wage earned across the state.  Currently Rich County is about 14 to 18 percent lower than the state average. 

There was an item exemption approved and a green belt status given to a piece of land.  Mike Madsen was approved as a member of the special service sewer district.  Members of that board are currently Arlo Price, Richard Droesbeke, Paul Webb, Curtis Moldenhuer, and Mike Madsen.

Also a tax credit was granted for a low income exemption. 

The Commissioners also noted that individual sanitation bills will be sent to all families living in the Sweetwater Trailer Park.  This will begin in July of next year and will bring this subdivision into line with the rest of the County.  The Yurts will also be placed on the sanitation billing list.  The changes requested in the Addressing Ordinance were also approved by the Commissioners.

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