The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in session Monday, April 17, 2017. All members, Pat Hall, Joe D. Thompson and Tron Stegman were present. Also present were County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, Pam Bensel, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes.
The following is just the unofficial highlights for the morning.
When this reporter arrived, the Commissioners were talking with Stevens County Extension Agents Josh Morris and Nancy Honig. Also supporting the Extension Office were Ashley Fiss, Steve Rome, Brad Niehues and Don Beesley. The discussion was about the Extension’s budget, which includes the local 4-H programs. Josh had given the Commissioners financial sheets to look over. They discussed payrolls, insurance and all the other expenses for their department. The group told of grants and donations they have been putting to good use along with the county funds. Of course the county valuation came into the discussion. Commissioners said the current valuation is now is most likely “the new normal”.
