(KLZA)--Pawnee County Commissioners approved selling surplus patrol vehicles to Smith Auto in Pawnee City after they are decommissioned when they met February 19.

Following a review of correspondence from the Veteran's Affairs Committee, the Board approved the appointment of James Duff as the Pawnee County Veterans Service Officer.

County Assessor Stephanie Kaster met with commissioners and introduced the new Deputy Assessor Jill Hatfield.

Kay Wissman with Southeast Nebraska Community Action met with the Board to discuss matching funds from Pawnee County for Pawnee County Transit. Commissioners approved providing matching funds in an amount of $3,179 per year for two years to the program.

Zoning Administrator Josh Black met with the Board to discuss zoning regulations in regards to solar power. Commissioners Lavon Heidemann suggested a resolution be drafted in regards to solar and wind facilities in Pawnee County.