(KNZA)--The Brown County Commission has approved outside assistance in preparing the county’s 2027 budget. 

During its February 23rd meeting, commissioners voted to sign a letter of engagement with the Galva-based accounting firm, the Loyd Group. The estimated cost for services is $25,000, plus any additional out-of-pocket expenses. The firm also assisted the Commission in developing the 2026 county budget. 

In other business, commissioners reviewed a sealed bid notice for hauler services from the Brown County Transfer Station to Hamm’s Landfill near Perry. The notice was submitted by Solid Waste Director Don Pounds. The current hauler contract is set to expire April 30th. Commissioners approved publishing the notice as presented. Sealed bids will be opened March 23rd at 1:30 p.m. 

At the Commission’s February 27th meeting, commissioners voted to hire Ashton Rutland as a full-time road crewman effective March 2nd, and Shawn Loyd as a part-time road crewman effective March 1st.