McKay Willis Represents County At BRAG Meetings

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

RANDOLPH, Utah.  November 6, 2013.  McKay Willis reported to the Commissioners that he has been attending the BRAG Meetings as asked.  He reported that there were at least eighty people in Rich County below the poverty level. Unemployment rates in the County are at 4.5%.  There are at least six homes that currently need assistance; two containing persons with disabilities, three seniors, and a single mother with children.  He was concerned and asked what he should be doing to help in these situations. 

Commissioner Bill Cox noted that there are heat assistance programs, meals on wheels that are delivered to those who need it,  and welfare monies that are dispersed.  He noted that LDS Church bishops also are aware of those individuals in their areas who need help and assistance.  He thanked Willis for attending these meetings and reporting back to the County.  He was asked to continue to attend these meetings as the representative for the County and the Commissioners and asked him to report annually on what BRAG is doing.  Willis also noted that 75 percent of the homes in Rich County were secondary homes.

The Commissioners noted that Willis needed to be reimbursed for his travel expenses incurred in attending these meetings and asked Becky Peart to see that he received a check for his expenses.