(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners discussed a proposal from Sheriff Rick Hardesty during the November 15 meeting to approved an advance in a hiring bonus to a Nebraska certified officer, to assist with moving expenses to relocate to Richardson County, from Washington State, and approve the action through an employment contract for three years or more.
Commissioners requested Sheriff Hardesty review the idea with the County Attorney's office with the topic to be discussed again during the November 22 meeting.
Sheriff Hardesty reported Richardson County currently has 30 inmates in custody with 9 of them being housed at other facilities outside of Richardson County.
The Board opened sealed bids for two patrol vehicles deemed to be surplus. Bids were received for a 2015 Dodge Ram pickup and for a 2017 Dodge Charger. The bids were received for the purpose of further review with action anticipated during the November 22 meeting.
Commissioners also approved a Joint Defense, Common Interest and Confidentiality Agreement in a lawsuit filed by Rich Hill of Lincoln vs. a number of Nebraska counties and state officials concerning elections.
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