(KLZA)-- Richardson County Sheriff Rick Hardesty reviewed the hiring of employees at the Law Enforcement Center and utilizing the On-the-Job Training program through the Nebraska Department of Labor when he met with the Board of Commissioners Wednesday.

Through the program, the County could be reimbursed up to 50 percent of the employee's wage within the first year of employment if the employee qualifies for the program.

The Board also discussed the dispatching service with Sheriff Hardesty, with no action taken. An agreement with Animal Health Center for them to house dogs of persons jailed was discussed and will be considered for approval at a later date.

Commissioners also approved entering into a memorandum of understanding with the Village of Stella to place NRIN radio equipment on the village water tower.

An annual agreement to maintain a Radiological Emergency Response Plan with NPPD was also approved.