The Board of County Commissioners met in special session at 4:00 p.m. with all members and the County Clerk present.

 

            The meeting was called to 1) discuss rail service to the county and 2) hire a Civic Center Building and Grounds Manager.

 

            Carl Higgs made the motion to recess into executive session for 30 minutes for the purpose of discussing possible contractual and financial matters involving the county. Marty Long seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Donnie Young attended this portion of the meeting. After 30 minutes the meeting continued in open session. It was the consensus of the commissioners that they would support efforts to upgrade rail service to Grant County. No specific amount of money was committed at this time.

 

            In other business Carl Higgs made the motion to hire J.D. Neufeld as Civic Center Building and Grounds Manager. Marty Long seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            At 5:00 p.m. the commissioners attended the City Council meeting to ascertain if the city wanted to contribute funds to help finance the proposed Law Enforcement Center expansion. The city said they would be willing to contribute $100,000 toward the expansion. Discussion was also held on the 3 mile area around the city. Todd Hampton, City/County Building Official, reported that he has been in contact with the county attorney on several issues.

 

            The commissioners adjourned to meet again in regular session August 15, 2006.

 

Linda McHenry, County Clerk                          Madison Traster, Chairman