(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, today (Wednesday), received a report from County Engineer Karen Albert, who, as expected, said Secondary Roads Department crews have been very busy, both before and after the snowstorms.

She said one of their motor-graders has an engine problem and was headed for the shop.

They’ll get a loaner motor-grader as soon as possible. Karen Albert had some good news from FEMA and Homeland Security, with regard to a low water crossing project and alternate project funds.

The funds will be used to cover the cost of a new motor-grader. The Board heard from Montgomery County resident Jan Norris, who asked the Board to continue their consideration of a pipeline ordinance, especially with regard to a proposed carbon capture pipeline from ethanol plants.

And, the Board received an annual report and funding request from Wendy Mueller with West Central Community Action (WCCA), who said the organization provides Montgomery County with $1.2-million dollars in services. She said they are requesting the same amount of funding from the County as last year: $3,500.

The Board said Mueller runs a “tight ship,” and the benefits WCCA provides are a great return on the County’s investment. The budget requests were taken under consideration for action when the Board makes a decision during the budgeting process.

Wendy Mueller