(KLZA) Richardson County Commissioners learned Tuesday that a demonstration on the application of magnesium chloride on roads for dust control will be held Wednesday morning on the Airport Road northeast of Falls City beginning at 8:30.  Anyone interested in invited to watch. 

In other business, Highway Superintendent Scott Huppert informed the Board that summer hours will begin at the County Shop on Monday, May 20th.  Hours will be 6:30 a-m until 3 p-m.  Huppert also requested authorization to advertise for a crane operator to fill a vacancy.

Eight brush notices were submitted to Commissioners.  They will be given to the County Attorney for further action.

County Treasurer Austin Duerfeldt presented a request to Commissioners to replace the floor covering in the Treasurers office.  A bid of $1,899 has been received from Chaney Furniture.  Duerfeldt also requested the assistance of the County Road Department in moving furniture and cabinets in preparation for the job.

Commissioners approved the request.  The Treasurers office will be closed on June 21st for the project.  However, a limited staff will be available that day to accommodate taxpayers needing to conduct business. 

Emergency Management Agency Director Jim Gerweck presented a request to Commissioners for the upgrading of the department computer system.  He presented a preliminary budget for the Board to review. Gerweck also requested the Board consider what type of vehicle should be purchased for the Emergency Management Director.