The Greene County Board of Supervisors met Monday in regular session.

During open forum, the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline project from Carbon Summit Solutions was discussed. It was mentioned that engineering firm Bolton and Menk could be enlisted to locate drainage district tiles if the pipeline is approved for the northeastern portion of Greene County. Any cost the county incurred, Carbon Summit Solutions would reimburse the County.

County Attorney Thomas Laehn then made a request to the Board on behalf of the Assistant County Attorney Laura Snider. He asked the Board to increase her part-time work hours from 25 hours per week to 29.5. He said her hourly wage would remain the same and the increase is because she is working longer than her contracted hours currently. The Board consensus was agreeable and they will consider the increase at their next meeting. He also mentioned the successful Shop With a Cop program from this past weekend with the Greene County Peace Officer’s Association. They took ten Greene County kids to shop at Boone Walmart for gifts for family members. 

Jefferson City Administrator Mike Palmer then gave an update. He said dirt is being moved for the foundation of the new animal shelter in the Greene County Development Corporation west business park. He also mentioned the $10-$12 million sewer plant replacement is scheduled to start next fall and be completed by June of 2024. 

The Board then heard several funding requests for the 2023 fiscal year. Greene County Public Health asked for $300,000, RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program requested $2,500, GCDC’s request was for $50,000 and Greene County Historical Society asked for $6,000. The Board took no action following any of the requests and will consider them during their budgetary meetings.

Finally, the Board approved using 100-percent of the tax increment financing increment from the MidAmerican wind turbines of $942,630 for next fiscal year, and using over $400,000 to make a payment toward its debt service. County Tax Coordinator Pam Olerich said this decision was made due to the anticipation of the years where the designated taxing districts would barely pay.