(KLZA)-- Pawnee County Commissioners opened bids for a belly dump trailer during their July 18th meeting. 

Seven bids from six companies were opened.  The Board will review the bids and discuss again during the August 1st meeting. 

Commissioners also tabled the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for funding of the position of the District Court Bailff.  County Attorney Jennifer Stehlik Ladman is to gather more information with the Commissioners to discuss the agreement again on August 1. 

A public hearing has been scheduled for August 1, at 10:30 a.m. regarding the closure of a portion of 709 Road.  

Dr. Jerry Bausch was appointed to the Pawnee County Veteran Service Board. Commissioners also voted to close the Pawnee County Courthouse at 11:00 a.m. on August 21 for the total eclipse event.