(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners conducted a public hearing during their January 29th meeting to receive comments regarding the continuation of electing the position of County Surveyor.

Counties now have options for the surveyor position. No one from the public appeared to speak at the hearing.  

Following the hearing, Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution to keep the county Surveyor position in Richardson County an elected position. 

Commissioners also conducted to quarterly jail inspection and found the Richardson County Law Enforcement Center to be in good order.

During a meeting with Sheriff Rick Hardesty,  grants that are currently available,  salary increases for years of service for the deputies, dispatchers and jailers that are currently vacant due to recent resignations were discussed but no action was taken.