(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday to waive the bidding requirements to allow the county to enter into a contract with First Wireless for communication tower and radio equipment for a total price of $398,489.

The Board determined that an emergency exists allowing Commissioners to waive the bidding requirements. 

The Board approved a two-percent salary increase for the Road foremen and the Administrative Assistant at the Highway Department which will be effective as of July 1 of this year.

Salary increases for the staff at the Richardson County Law Enforcement Center were also reviewed. Further discussion will be held during the July 13th Board meeting.