Kirkendall informed the Board during the February 25th meeting that there is an antenna on the roof that is bent and is in such a condition that is should be removed to prevent any damage to the Courthouse roof if it should tear away and fall.
The Board approved the purchase of two refrigerators from Mary's Appliance in Falls City in an amount of $2,148 since a commercial size refrigerator quit operating at the Law Enforcement Center.
Sheriff Rick Hardesty also discussed planned improvements to the outdoor storage shed so it can be utilized for official space for the Law Enforcement Center.
Highway Superintendent Steve Darveau Jr. told Commissioners the department is considering purchasing a pickup from Nebraska Federal Surplus in an amount of $31 thousand. The pickup would be geared especially for snow removal. Consideration is also being given to the purchase of a paint striping machine for use on the county's hard surfaced roads.
A discussion was also held on the condition of the hard surfaced road south of Rulo and commercial traffic utilizing the road. With an increase in heavy truck traffic, the road is showing a rapid deterioration in some areas.
