Meeting on Tuesday, the Dewey County Commissioners wrestled with the annual task of adopting a balanced budget.
As always, the decision on wages is the big item. Auditor Mary Ducheneaux had prepared a table showing the cost of pay increases of 50 cents, 75 cents and $1.00 per hour for the 29 employees. The board decided on a 50 cent raise, which will cost $25, 746.
The board decided to eliminate the…