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Commission approves revised burn ban resolution

By Greg Bebermeyer

04/03/2025

Brown County Courthouse

(KNZA)--The Brown County Commission Monday approved a revised burn ban resolution.

The revised resolution would allow fire chiefs in the county to make the determination whether to allow someone to burn when the National Weather Service Rangeland Fire Index is in the “ high” category.

Open burning would still not be allowed on days when the Rangeland Fire Index is in the very high or extreme categories or the forecast wind speed exceeds 20 miles an hour.

Also no burning would be authorized when the County Commission or the governor has imposed a ban on burning or red flag warning.

Residents planning an open burn must obtain a permit from the Sheriff's Office.

In other business, the Commission approved allowing a $25 fee to be assessed when an untarped load of trash is brought to the county landfill.

Landfill Director Don Pounds requested to be able to assess the fee due to the large number of loads that are not tarped.

Also the Commission approved allowing courthouse offices to close at 3:30 on the afternoon of April 22 so county employees can attend an active shooter training planned the courthouse.

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