County Approves Heating and Cooling System for Comm Center

The emergency communications center is secure, but it doesn’t have the air circulation needed for the computer equipment and for a comfortable work environment.

Communications Director Heidi Gillespie said she purchased a thermostat, and turns on a fan when it reaches 74 degrees. Buildings and Grounds Superintendent Roger Conley said the system “is shot.”

Replacement of the air conditioning unit will cost about $1,200 from the building repair budget.

The board of commissioners also approved a designated liquor license for Shooting Park, LLC. Bernie Fehringer said the annual fundraiser is scheduled for April 28 with Rocky Mountain Oysters and a beer truck, serving beer only. Fehringer said in the past the event has filed for an event permit with the Elks. This year, the Shooting Park will be filing for an application on its own.

“We do work to keep it secure,” Fehringr said regarding the event.

He said participants will be issued arm bands at the event.

Fehringer also, also the 4-H BB gun instructor, said he is looking for a permanent home for the program. The decision came after he was called numerous times for allegedly leaving muddy boot prints prior to setting up for the Pheasants Forever banquet.

“I don’t know who did it. I don’t appreciate being yelled at. I would like to find a facility to keep my stuff at permanently.

The commissioners also approved an agreement for State funding of street signs. The $1,000 grant will add signs to County Road 32. Highway Superintendent Doug Hart said the grant is the result of a crash study.

The commissioners also discussed a State of Nebraska bridge match funds project for a bridge on Road 111 between Roads 6 and 8. The commissioners moved to table the proposal.

The commissioners also approved up to $800 for reimbursement of Lancaster County to Leland Blake. The commissioners also tabled a request for burial assistance for Linda J. Morse pending submission of a statement.