Garfield County to hire a MSAG contractor

POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved a Master Street Addressing Guide contract to employ a MSAG operative at a flat payment of $1,516.80 a month at their meeting on August 30. The money will be paid through a 911 grant.

The BOCC also approved a letter of support for the Appaloosa Solar Project, based on the project's agreement with the County's vision for the future.

Ackman Heating and Cooling has provided a quote for the heat pump for the Public Works Office at $10,988.05. The current heat pump is outdated and no longer viable.

Commissioner Justin Dixon brought up the Long Term Care payroll tax that will begin on January 1, and urged county employees to investigate options to opt out. "I encourage everyone out there to look into options." Dixon said. He stated that the plan the tax will fund does not provide good benefits for the taxpayers.

A discussion was held to discuss options of uses for the American Rescue Funds allotted to Garfield County. The county department heads met with the County Commissioners to put forth their ideas. No decision was made.