(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners approved pay raises for clerical positions in the various courthouse offices. The 2% increase is effective as of January 1.  

The salary of the custodial position of Courthouse Maintenance was increased to $13.10 per hour.

R.J. Hamilton with Hamilton Recycling requested an opportunity to provide sanitation services to Richardson County. The Board agreed to receive sealed informal quotes from both local services on February 7. 

Emergency Management Director Brian Kirkendall met with the Board to discuss the possibility of leasing space currently used by the Humboldt Rural Fire Department to house Emergency Management trailers and equipment. 

Commissioners also met in executive session for nearly an hour with Merle Bachman, Lyle Bachman and Mark Jones regarding pending litigation.