2021-12-13 Auditor Treasurer updateAuditor / Treasurer Update
December 13, 2021
10:02 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Grose, Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Swope, Arny Davis, Grace Jimenez,
Austin Majors, Rodney Reynolds, Katie Conradi, Larry Grove (10:11 a.m.), Michelle Sauter
Guest: None
Recorder: Tammy Martin
Rodney Reynolds updated the Commissioners on the current investment strategy. The month of
November earned 26 basis. Rodney said short-term and long-term investments are up. Lewis County’s
current expense balance is much healthier than in years past. Rodney said approximately $300,000
more in revenue has been received for Lodging Tax than in 2020. Rodney said the revenue status is 92%
completed for the year with the month of December left to finish.
Arny Davis is requesting the Commissioners approve a budget adjustment to two positions within his
office. There is a request for $10,536. Commissioner Grose made a motion to approve a budget
amendment request for $10,536 for salary and benefits for the chief deputy pay increase and the
investment officer position. Commissioner Swope seconded. Passed 3-0.
Grace Jimenez said her office is watching budgets closely. Grace is gearing up for year-end reporting.
The State Auditor’s Office Exit review will be at 10 a.m., December 15.
Larry Grove said the recount for the last election matched the original count. He said his office is gearing
up for February 2022 elections. There will be 12 drop boxes open. He is reviewing applications for two
positions that were recently posted. He has an employee out on leave for disability and one retirement
coming up.
Meeting ended at 10:38 a.m.