WINONA – The total value of Montgomery County increased slightly this year, despite the closing of Walmart in 2018.
According to numbers provided by Chancery Clerk Ryan Wood, the county’s real property value is up $685,939, now $45,865,896 from $45,551,835. Personal property, which also includes inventory for businesses is down $104,911, now $4,009,940 from $3,905,029. Wood said the personal property category is where the loss of Walmart is felt due to its large inventory value.
Public utility values are up $156,733, now $4,466,472 from $4,623,205, and motor vehicles were up $219,667, now $13,405,101 from $13,624,768.
There was a decline in the value of mobile homes of $15,437, now $263,547 from $248,110.
The total value of the county increased $941,991, with the current value $13,405,101 up from $13,624,768.
With the increase in value, a county mill worth $756 more than last year.
Wood said the board of supervisors will be in budget discussions in the next few weeks, with the final budget to be approved by September 15.
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors met Monday morning for their regular meeting, and following a short executive session, the board voted to submit a bid to purchase property that once housed the county’s show barn.
In other business:
• The supervisors voted to appoint Rose Ann Miller as a member of the jury commission.
• The board discussed a claim that one of the county’s gravel trucks caused another motorists windshield to break. County Attorney Alan D. Lancaster asked for more information before advising the board on how to proceed with the claim.
• Montgomery County Tax Assessor/Collector Velma Young received the Track II Certification for tax assessor.
• The board adjourned until August 19 at 8 a.m.
