The Walworth County Commissioners listened as long-time Walworth County 4-H Leader Tami Schanzenbach talked about the importance of the 4-H and Extension programs for the county at Tuesday’s (September 21st) commission meeting. With the Extension office and 4-H program on the chopping block as the commissioners look at the budget, Schanzenbach reminded them of several important programs provided by the Extension office, such as water testing, pesticide training, farm safety camps, and Ag in the Classroom. Schanzenbach also told the commissioners that today’s 4-H youth are tomorrow’s county taxpayers.
Schanzenbach talked about the need for youth activities in our communities.
Schanzenbach called attention to the budget line item for the 4-H Youth Advisor, which she said is not stated correctly.
The commissioners then passed a motion to accept the final budget for 2022 on a 3 to 2 roll call vote. Commissioners Kevin Holgard and Scott Schilling both voted against.
Emergency Manager Jeff Jensen requested the commissioners pass a motion to sign the LEMPG grant for state and federal government to pay fifty percent salary and this was approved. They also approved the lease agreement for the E.M. office in the Mobridge fire hall for another year.
Under new business, Commissioner Schilling asked Commissioner Duane Mohr how he managed his budget when he was the Walworth County Sheriff. Mohr said he didn’t have the travel wear and tear on vehicles that is happening now.
And Commission Chairman Jim Houck mentioned two procedural items for meetings that he learned at a recent convention in Rapid City.
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