The Adair County Board of Supervisors had a short meeting on Wednesday morning at the Adair County Courthouse.

The Board started by approving wages for township clerks. They then updated the travel policy resolution for county business to meet the most recent IRS mileage rate of 62.5 cents per mile. That rate will be retroactive to June 1, 2022. The VA transport rate will be ten cents above that rate, as is normal.

The board also approved mailings for homestead and military dis-allowances. There was also approval for a Child Abuse Prevention Grant draw down of $2,508.41 and agreement on the 2023 fiscal agent contract for the same program. The board also approved a treasurer clerk salary increase for Bethany Smith who has been in the office for six months now.

The board ended their meeting with a report from Veteran Affairs Commissioner John Schildberg. The office had an employee that couldn’t go to the national conference they were scheduled to attend due to a health issue. The office was credited back flight money and registration money. The credits returned to the general fund and that was going to put their office over budget. The board discussed that they will see how tight that budget comes out and see if there needs to be an amendment to their budget next spring to better meet needs next year. The office has experienced a big influx of Veterans served this year.

Supervisor Jodie Hoadley said she has heard some high praise for the Veterans Affairs office in the county.

The board discussed making sure grant money is used in all the ways possible and tracked closely to help keep the budget on track in the future.