(KNZA)--Pay raises have been approved for two Brown County employees.

Following an executive session Monday, the County Commission approved a 50 cent an hour pay increase for Noxious Weed Director George Bruning and Landfill Supervisor Charlie Brockhoff to $17.25 an hour to match the road foreman salary.

The raise will take effect October 1st.

In other action, County Treasurer Cheryl Lippold introduced the newest employee in her office, Jennifer Barber.

Kelle Meininger, with the Brown County Humane Society, met with the Commission to discuss the organizaton's upcoming 1st annual Dog and Jog fundraiser on September 9th.

Meininger requested help with traffic control on West Miami Street between 12th and Kestrel for the duration of the race.

The Commission will visit with Sheriff John Merchant about providing some assistance.