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Work session: county updates payroll, fiber, audits and discusses HB 581 'FLOST' implications
Summary
At its Oct. 28 work session the county reported a Paychex payroll go‑live, progress and minor incidents during fiber installation, motor‑grader repairs and a rabies clinic that vaccinated over 100 animals; officials also discussed HB 581 ("FLOST"), describing it as a potential county sales‑tax freeze with opt‑in and referendum implications.
At the Oct. 28 work session County Manager Thomas Weaver told commissioners the county is live with the Paychex payroll system and that fiber installation is proceeding, though crews struck a few water lines that public‑works staff repaired. Weaver said auditors raised concerns in the annual audit review, prompting a decision to revisit prior audit items before finalizing current reports.
Alan Horniday (in attendance) and Weaver summarized HB 581—described in the discussion as a "FLOST" proposal that would create three buckets (education, transportation and a 'freeze' benefit) and that counties would be required to opt in; any change would still require a referendum. Weaver and commissioners said the measure could benefit homesteaded properties but emphasized the referendum and opt‑in process would be required before any change took effect.
