(KLZA)--Richardson County Commissioners approved an agreement with Johnson County, Nebraska for the safekeeping of inmates at the Richardson County Jail when they met March 8.

Johnson County will pay $65 per day to board prisoners at the Richardson County Law Enforcement Center.

Sheriff Rick Hardesty also discussed the renewal of the Humboldt Law Enforcement Contract which calls for a three-year agreement with a five percent increase from the current contract amounting to approximately $10,900 for the three-year period.

Commissioners also held a closed session to review a grievance filed with the Highway Superintendent by Gerald Kuker. The Grievance had been denied by the Highway Superintendent and Kuker requested the hearing with the Board.

Following the closed session the Board voted to deny the grievance which alleged violations regarding paid time off.