By Dan Bechtold, Editor
Tripp County Commissioners interviewed candidates for the position of custodian assistant at the March 10 meeting. A total of five persons were interviewed for the full time position.
Hired for the position was Blake Benedict at $12 an hour with benefits. He will start work on March 30.
Treasurer Marla Liggett presented two abatements which were approved by the commissioners.
Highway superintendent Roger Sund presented a map of the areas in the county where mulching work will be completed.
The commissioners granted Golden West permission to cross county roads in areas where they are doing work on fiber optic cable.
The county board will advertise for a full time highway department employee.
The commissioners approved travel and expenses for EMT Kim Nagel who attended a refresher course in Rapid City.
The commissioners met in executive session for a personnel issue.
The next meeting of the commissioners will be Tuesday, March 24, at 5:30 p.m.
Student government day will be held on Thursday, March 26.
The commissioners will meet as a board of equalization on April 14.