(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners spent a portion of their August 22nd meeting reviewing budget proposals.

County Treasurer Amanda Young and Extension Educator Kaytlyn Kennedy met with the Board to review their FY 2017-18 budget proposals.

Commissioners also met with Emergency Management Director Brian Kirkendall. He requested the Board consider options to fulfill the duties of the Flood Plain Administrator. 

A resolution was adopted regarding the partial payment of $4,000 for the purchase of a drug dog for Richardson County.

Member of the Road and Bridge Department Union met with Commissioners to begin negotiations for the new contract period, which began July 1.  

Commissioners proposed a three-year contract with a pay increase proposal to be taken back to union members for consideration.