Bids for county weed superintendent tabled

Two bids were tabled for the Weed Superintendent contract in Tuesday’s Cheyenne County Commissioners meeting.

After Cheyenne County Weed Superintendent Brian Hiett announced his retirement in January, Commissioners requested bids for the vacant position, considering independent contractors.

Tuesday, Commissioners opened bids and interviewed bidders, the first bid came from C-Weed Management LLC for a $50,900 base.

Cris Burks, owner of C-Weed Management said the company also services Deuel, Garden and Banner.

“My biggest concern is that noxious weeds get controlled and future noxious weeds will...