(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners approved an agreement with ChartMeds, Inc. a Missouri Corporation which will provide services to the Jail to assist with administering prescription medications and ancillary treatments of the inmates at a cost of $264 per month when the met Wednesday.

Jail Supervisor Kristen Morehead presented the proposal to Commissioners.

Sheriff Rick Hardesty reported the new electronic fingerprinting equipment should arrive in late May. He also reported that a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation will be used for a “Click it or Ticket” special enforcement May 22, through June 4.

During the Southeast Nebraska Community action Partnership annual report, Debbie Green with the SENCA Court Appointed Special Advocate relayed the organizations thanks for the successful work the Richardson County Sheriff's Department is doing and for their assistance with helping CASA when requested.

Highway Superintendent Steve Darveau revealed plans to make repairs and improve 706 Road, west of Falls City which is known as West 14th Street.