(KNZA)--The Doniphan County Commission has approved the hiring of three new road department employees.

Following an executive session Monday, the Commission on a 2-1 vote approved the hiring of Kenneth Herring and Douglas Stewart to work full-time for the 2nd District Road Department.

Commissioner Jerry McKernan cast the lone no vote.

Herring will be paid $10.50 an hour plus benefits and Stewart will be paid $10 an hour plus benefits, subject to a 90-day probationary period.

Both are to begin work May 1st.

The Commission also approved the hiring of Tim White on a part-time as needed basis for the Road Department at a salary of $10 an hour, effective May 1st.