2026-01-21 FC Aud TreasFinance Committee / Auditor / Treasurer Update
January 21, 2026
10:35 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Swope, County Manager Ryan
Barrett, Arny Davis, Noah Hudson, Grace Jimenez, Graham Gowing, Larry Grove, Becky Butler
Guest(s): None
Recorder: Tammy Martin
Public comment: None
Finance Committee: Commissioner Brummer started the Finance Committee portion of the meeting at
10:35 a.m. Arny Davis presented the Investment summary, the investment detail reports, the direct
investment reports and the investment policy update.
Commissioner Pollock made a motion to approve the investment policy as presented to the Board. Larry
Grove seconded. Motion passed 3-0. The Finance Committee Update ended at 10:44 a.m.
Treasurer’s Office Update: Arny Davis reported that interest rates remain high and that investment
interest is expected to generate solid returns. He noted that sales and use tax receipts are currently
below projections; however, Becky Butler clarified that the reports are two months behind. Arny also
reported that lodging tax receipts show a year-over-year increase of 4.1%.
Auditor’s Office Update: Grace Jimenez reported that some expenditures are currently over budget;
however, revenues for the fourth quarter are still being received. She noted that general fund transfers
are budgeted but have not yet been completed. Grace also explained that Vader Water is over budget in
salaries but under budget in operations, and that a transfer will correct this.
Larry Grove said 20,600 ballots were issued for Centralia, Boistfort and Onalaska school districts. Larry
reported that the Licensing Department is currently recruiting for a position.
The Commissioners directed staff to update the ordinances to reflect the direction regarding the Mental
Health Tax and the Lodging Tax interest.
Meeting adjourned at 11:02 am