(KLZA)--The Richardson County Board of Commissioners received an update from Falls City EDGE Executive Director Lucas Froeschl during their July 19th meeting on the creation of a land bank by the City of Falls City along with the Village of Verdon. The requirements as set forth within the Nebraska Municipal Land Bank Act require some specific duties of the County Assessor and the County Treasurer.

Sandy Stalder, President of the Quad County Historical Society & Research Society presented the organizations annual report including plans for the future. The group is requesting the continued $5 thousand in funding from the County for the next Fiscal Year.

Board members met with Anthony Thiner, Vice President of Operations for Skyline Construction, Inc. who presented the Board with an option to install a new roof covering at the Courthouse rather than what was included within the bid award. Bill Huye with Prochaska & Associates, the architect for the project was also in attendance and indicated he would need a “shop drawing” from the contractor regarding the proposal for him to review and make a recommendation to the County.

Commissioners also approved the terms and conditions to have the Nebraska State Auditor of Public Accounts perform the fiscal year end June 30, 2023 audit report. Also approved was entering into an agreement through a Master Group Contract with Medica Insurance Company for county employee helath insurance coverage beginning July 1, 2023 and continuing for the next year.

Board members approved a request from Sheriff Rick Hardesty to hire an immediate family member, Chase Hardesty, at the Law Enforcement Center.

A request from the Village of Dawson for the County to consider approvaL regarding the extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction over land outside the area, extending one mile from the corporate boundaries of the Village was discussed. It was determined the County has not formally adopted zoning regulations and cannot take action.