(KMZA)--The Nemaha County Commission Monday approved the purchase of a new track hoe for the county road and bridge department.
he Commission voted 2-1 to approve the purchase a John Deere track hoe from Murphy Tractor and Equipment Company, of Topeka, in the amount of $130,800 with the trade-in of the county's 2015 John Deere track hoe. Commissioner Jason Koch cast the lone dissenting vote.
Bids were received last week from three companies.
Following an executive session, the commission voted unanimously to eliminate one full-time janitorial position for the county and to create a new full-time position that is part janitorial and part senior services. Commissioners said an offer has been made to an individual for the position.
The Commission voted to appoint Senior Services/Public Transit Director Tammy Epple as the county facility maintenance supervisor, with compensation to be determined at a later time.
And the Commission approved signing a letter of support for JBN Telephone Company to submit with their grant application to bring high speed internet access to homes, farms and businesses in rural Nemaha County.
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