(KLZA)--Richardson County Commissioners Tuesday approved a motion to notify Speece-Lewis Engineers that they will no longer be requested to serve as Highway Superintendent.  

On May 4, Steven Darveau Jr. obtained his Highway Superintendent license.  Darveau has served as the Acting Highway Superintendent since late 2017.

Darveau informed Commissioners during the meeting that a majority of the 1-year projects on the 1 & 6 Year Road Plan have been completed.

Sheriff's Department Sargent, Jeff Frederick updated Commissioners on the  Jail and Law Enforcement Center.  Frederick informed the Board that a refund check has been received from the K-9 company for the drug dog that has not been delivered, less $1-thousand for the shipping and handling.  

John Day with Blue Valley Behavioral Health updated the Board on the organization and requested Commissioners consider the continued funding for the organization in the next budget.  

Army Corps of  Engineers Outreach Specialist Kenneth Wade met with the Board, relaying that if any issues come  involving the Corp of  Engineers, that he would be available to help resolve the problems and direct questions and concerns to the  proper departments.