Public Works discussion was the main topic at Monday's Montgomery County Commission Meeting.

 

Public Works Coordinator, Jim Wright provided the Commissioners and update on road and bridge, special bridge in regards to bridge #25 on Sweeney Hill and also a request to solicit bids for chemicals with noxious weed. 

 

Also at Monday's meeting was Juvenile Services Director, Duane Powell with discussion regarding the purchase of a new vehicle. 

 

Powell adds that they plan on getting rid of two vehicles through the county auction because there isn't as much travel due to not having custody kids anymore.

 

With the money discussed in the budget it would have to be spent by the end of June or it would have to be given back because its in the fiscal year budget for 2020.

 

Powell says they would still be able to use the new vehicle multiple aspects of travel. 

 

The Montgomery County Commissioners meet on Monday morning's at 9:00 AM in the lower level of the Judicial Center in Independence with the agenda always subject to change.

 

The meetings are also available through their website virtually through Zoom while the Courthouse remains closed through Phase One of reopening the state's economy.