(KNZA)--Brown County is preparing for this summer’s chip and seal road projects.

The County Commission Wednesday accepted the low bid submitted by Kansas City, Missouri-based Vance Brothers, Inc. for the purchase of  500,000 gallons of RS-IHP road oil in the amount of $1.70  per gallon.

The bid was among two received and was less than what the county paid last year.

In other business, bids were opened for assorted tubes for the three road districts.  The Commission accepted the low bid submitted by Welborn Sales, of Salina, for a total of $44,526.   It was among three bids received.

Bids were also opened for the right to harvest about 22-acres of brome hay at the county landfill this year.  The Commission accept a bid from Troy Kolb, of Hiawatha,  for a total of $1,115.  It was among three bids received.

Northeast Kansas Multi-County Health CEO Kristin Watkins visited with the Commission about the possibility of adding on to the county health department building located at 907 South 2nd Street in Hiawatha. Commissioners suggested Watkins contact the state to see what grants are available.

And at the request of DOVES Director, Debbie Duncan, the Commission approved a $4,000 donation to the Atchison-based domestic violence organization.