(KNZA)--Repairs will be made to the Horton Senior Citizens Center.

The Brown County Commission on a 2-1 vote Monday approved a bid from Hutfles Home Improvements in the amount of $4,460 to repair a wall, with Commissioner Bill Pollock casting the dissenting vote.

The repairs are being made so the property will remain insurable.

The Commission when they met October 14 approved the purchase of a 2003 Mack Truck equipped with a snow plow and salt spreader in the amount of $35,000 for District 3.

The purchase was approved on a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Lamar Shoemaker cast the dissenting vote.

In other business, Greg Watkins, with Watko Benefit Group, met with the Commission to discuss employee health insurance options for 2025. Following discussion, the Commission voted to approve a self-funded option through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.

The Commission also approved the re-appointment of Jim Scherer to the NEK-CAP Board of Directors for 2025.