(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors held their first meeting of the month today (Tuesday). County Engineer Karen Albert updated the Board on Secondary Roads Department maintenance and activities.

She mentioned also, the Douglas 104 Bridge in the northeast part of the County, is closed.

Montgomery County Engineer Karen Albert speaks to the Board of Supervisors (9-5/23)

She says  she will try to find some other source of funding for the replacement, since they can’t use their bridge fund per DOT rules. The Supervisors in Montgomery County agreed to accept the FY 22/23 Annual Financial Report. Auditor/Board Secretary Jill Ozuna…

The Board also approved the abatement of tax for the County Farm, in the amount of $2,486, as they do every year. And, they approved the Sheriff’s report of fees amounting to $7,791.33.

Supervisor Donna Robinson suggested in discussion for the next meeting, the Board hold less frequent meetings, especially when they have a light agenda, which was the case this (Tuesday) morning.

And, finally Auditor Jill Ozuna reminded residents of Montgomery County about the Nov. 7th City/School elections, and the importantance of voter registration.

The deadline to file nomination papers for the City/School elections is Sept. 21st.