Smith County commissioners approve payroll, longevity pay and multiple tax abatements
Summary
At a Dec. 16 special session the Smith County Commissioners approved payroll #26 for $154,626.60, five longevity pay increases, and 11 abatements (plus one add and one escape). The board also appointed Diann Hrabe as Cedar Township Treasurer and adjourned after brief executive sessions on personnel.
The Smith County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved payroll #26 in the amount of $154,626.60 and five longevity pay increases during a special session on Dec. 16, 2024.
Commissioner Dale Pickel moved to approve the Dec. 9 minutes and the amended Dec. 16 agenda; both motions carried unanimously, and the board then approved the payroll and longevity increases. The commissioners also approved 11 tax abatements, one add and one escape during the meeting.
By unanimous motion the board appointed Diann Hrabe as Cedar Township Treasurer. No public debate was recorded on the appointment. Separately, the board convened multiple short executive sessions to discuss non‑elected personnel and employee performance; the minutes note that "no action was taken" after each session.
The commission adjourned at 11:56 a.m. after completing the day's business, which included the payroll approvals, tax items and the township appointment.
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