(KNZA)--The Brown County Commission held an evening session May 30th in the basement of the Sheriff's Office.

Commission Chairman Lukas Heinen said they wanted to give residents an opportunity to interact with the three commissioners at the same time.

A number of county residents took the opportunity to attend the meeting, with several addressing the Commission during the public comment portion of the meeting.

County resident Annette Hoskins thanked Commissioners for doing something different. She and several others in attendance urged the Commission not to raise the mill levy for the upcoming year.

Iowa Tribal Police Chief Mike Shea also addressed the Commission, voicing his concerns about how cases from his department are being handled by the County Attorney's Office. County Attorney Kevin Hill was not present at the meeting to respond to the concerns.

Solid Waste Director Don Pounds and Noxious Weed Director Rich Rodvelt met with the Commission regarding a landfill customer who is refusing to pay invoices in full. The total amount billed for services from March 14 through March 26 was $10,709. The customer submitted payment for only half of the amount and has refused to pay the remaining balance. The Commission reached a consensus that the outstanding balance is still owed and must be paid by the customer.

The Commission did take action on two items. The Commission voted to accept a proposal from Terracon Consultants in the amount of $9,000 to provide geo-technical services for an upcoming bridge project at 170th and Falcon Roads. The Commission also accepted a bid from WKG Sales in the amount of $28,344 for the overhaul of a 2003 semi-truck in District 3.