(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners approved the appointment of Speece-Lewis Engineers as the Interim Highway Superintendent for the County during their September 19th meeting.

The company will serve in this capacity until a new Highway Superintendent is hired.

Commissioners also approved the purchase of a motor grader at the State Bid Contract price of $235,350 from Nebraska Machinery. A trade-in allowance of $52,000 will make the total purchase price $183,350.