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Lincoln County commissioners approve resolution favoring Lower Valley Senior Service District
Summary
After a presentation from the Thayne Senior Center, Lincoln County commissioners voted to approve a resolution expressing support for creating a Lower Valley Senior Service District and heard details about a proposed 1-mill levy estimated to generate about $306,000.
Lincoln County’s Board of Commissioners on June 6 approved a resolution favoring the establishment of a Lower Valley Senior Service District after a presentation from the Thayne Senior Center that outlined growing needs among local seniors.
Melinda Pebbles, director of the Thayne Senior Center, told commissioners the center’s service area covers roughly 122 square miles and that rising costs and an increasing senior population have made it necessary to seek a stable local funding source. The proposal presented asks voters to consider a property tax levy; the presenters said they believe a 1-mill levy would meet current needs.
County Clerk April Brunski told the board that state statute requires the levy election to be held at the primary; if voters approve the levy the district’s board would be elected at the general election. Brunski said a levy approved at the primary would be in effect for two years and, if reapproved at a later vote (within statutory limits up to 2 mills), could extend for four years. Chairman King asked when the district would begin receiving funds if voters approve the levy; Brunski said distributions would begin the following year.
Dan Carter, of the Thayne Senior Center board of directors, provided a fiscal estimate, saying a 1-mill levy would generate about $306,000 (estimate provided by presenters). Commissioners thanked the center for its services; Commissioner Hansen said the center has provided an alternative that has in some cases helped seniors avoid premature placement in long-term care facilities.
Before the presentation the board conducted routine business: Commissioner Hansen moved to approve the special meeting agenda, and the motion was adopted. Hansen also moved to approve the Resolution Favoring Establishment of the Lower Valley Senior Service District; the motion was adopted. The minutes do not record individual vote tallies for those motions. The meeting adjourned at 9:21 a.m.
Next steps: the proposal will proceed to an election at the primary, subject to statutory requirements; a successful vote would begin distributions the next calendar year and the district board would be elected at the general election.
