(KLZA)-The Richardson County Board of Commissioners met August 6th
Road Department Foreman, Julie Vollmer updated the Board on the routine maintenance being done on county roads and bridges the past week. The report included progress being made on getting ditches cleaned in certain areas and on construction projects. Equipment maintenance was also discussed.
A letter was received from Chuck and Gloria Hunzeker of Humboldt regarding the condition of the 710 Road west of Highway 105.
Sheriff Hardesty updated the Board on the routine business within the Law Enforcement Center this week. He provided a report to the Board on the activity of the Sheriff- Department in July in which there were a total of 43 arrests (5 other agencies and 38 from County Sheriff); 1157 total calls which included 377 traffic stops; Currently there are 18 inmates being held at the Jail with 3 of those being held for other counties.
Sheriff Hardesty reported that the State Jail Standards will be conducting the Annual Jail Inspection on August 19.
The Board approved the purchase of a 2025 Ford 150 Police Responder for $47,987.00 through a State of Nebraska contract. The vehicle will be purchased through Anderson Ford via Hullman-Ford Lincoln Mercury in Falls City.
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