The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Tuesday.

Mark Van Houtten raised concerns with the supervisors about property he bought with the understanding that it was served by a level A road. After purchasing the property he discovered the road may have been vacated in the 1930’s, but Guthrie County Engineer Joshua Seborn told Van Houtten Roost Lane, at the intersection of Highway 44 west of Panora, was served by the County. Van Houtten wanted the County to shape and rock the road, a project that will cost approximately $5,000 for 600-feet ft of road. Before moving forward the supervisors are trying to determine if they are obligated to build it, citing concerns that it would amount to driveway for a very small group of homes. Van Houtten says he may not have purchased the property had he known he would have to pay for road construction. Highway 44 plans from 1930 apparently show no road going north at the current intersection. The Supervisors will make a final decision on the issue May 23.

The Supervisors also discussed changes to the mental health levy. With changes in the law, the County can now levy at a maximum rate based on population.t The Supervisors took no action on the topic.