(KLZA)-- Rita Fisher with the Taking Back Our Community group met with Richardson County Commissioners Tuesday. 

She proposed moving the county attorney's office to the third floor of the Richardson County Courthouse in the former Sheriff's Office area.  She also discussed grants available for law enforcement and asked questions about whether or not  phone lines at the Law Enforcement Center are recorded, alleging people have complained to the TBOC group about calls being ignored or neglected.  

Commissioners said the would review the matter with Sheriff Don Pounds.  Deputy County Attorney Samantha Scheitel presented information on a recent meeting in Johnson County regarding the possibility of creating a “drug court” for Southeast Nebraska counties.

In other business Commissioners approved combining the position of Noxious Weed Control Superintendent and Emergency Management Agency Director, effective December 4. 

Brian Kirkendall will take on the extra weed control duties and will be pain an additional $2,500 annually.