(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors have approved a request to abate Red Oak City-owned property taxes for parcels at 300 E. Market Street, 818 E. Nuckols Street, and 306 E. Elm Street. Auditor Jill Ozuna said the City has not provided her with details on plans for the use of the properties, including whether or not the houses on those lots will be demolished.

The Board discussed and then approved the abatement and refund of Red Oak City-owned property tax paid in error by Bruce Reich, for 210 N. 5^th Street, in the amount of $324.00. Jill Ozuna said…

The Supervisors in Montgomery County discussed the FY 25 County Budget w/regard to a revenue correction on the Long-Term Debt Schedule. Jill Ozuna explained no action was needed by the Board.

She said also, on the presentation she gave on the budget, the levy amounts are different than what was presented. The budget was corrected, with no affect on the actual budget.

And, the Board set June 11, 2024, at 8:30-a.m., as the date and time for a canvas of the June 4^th Primary Election results. Jill Ozuna reminds voters in Montgomery County, that in-person absentee voting for the June 4^th Primary, begins Wednesday, May 15^th. Montgomery County Engineer Karen Albert provided the Board with a weekly Secondary Roads Department report.

The next Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 21^st, will include discussion and action on updating the County Ordinance pertaining to vendor permits for the July RAGBRAI® event.