(KLZA)--The Pawnee  County  Commissioners conducted a public hearing Tuesday concerning a request for a conditional use permit for a temporary asphalt plant north of Pawnee City.

No one from the public appeared to speak during the hearing.  Commissioners approved the permit request for the plant to be located along Highway 4, approximately four-and-a-half miles north of Pawnee City, with the condition it be removed within two years.

The plant will be used for a highway project between Pawnee City and DuBois and possibly another project in the area.

The Pawnee County Planning Commission had recommended the permit be approved. 

Commissioners also discussed with County Attorney Jennifer Stehlik Ladman,  the process for appointing an Assessor.  The Board will wait to accept the retirement resignation of Jonathan Bailey during the April 6 meeting.  The resignation will be effective as of April 2.