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Richardson County Board discusses proposed expenditures

(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners received quotes for the construction / erection of a garage facility at Verdon when they met last week.

Quotes of $72,097 from Vice Contracting and $50,000 from Froeschl Concrete were received. Action was tabled until the July 8th meeting.

On a 2-1 vote with Commissioner John Caverzagie casting the nay vote, the Board approved a request from Sheriff Rick Hardesty to rehire former Deputy Sheriff Braden Shiley.

An approximate $1,500 expenditure for a deck storage system for a new pickup the Sheriff's Department has was approved.

County Assessor Kim Riggs and Multi-County Information Program Services representatives presented a contract for professional services to the County for a comprehensive rural parcel valuation project which will include approximately 1,720 parcels in Richardson County. The cost is proposed at $79,120. No action was taken.

Extension Educator Kaytlyn Kennedy met with the Commissioners to further review the possibility of renting a vehicle through a University of Nebraska program for the staff to use to help with the costs of travel expenses by the staff.

The cost to rent the vehicle would be $405 per month. After 12 months the rate would be reduced for the next year.

An agreement with Region V Systems to provide Emergency Protective Services through June 30, 2027 was approved.

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