The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, April 2, 2018 with all members, Pat Hall, Joe D. Thompson and Tron Stegman present. County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes were also present.
The agenda for the morning included Airport Board at 9:00; Tony Martin at 9:30; SDSI at 10:00; Russell Child Development at 10:15; and Great Plains Development at 10:30.
When this reporter arrived, the Commissioners were talking with EMS Director Rodney Kelling. He was talking about what the penalty should be for burning during a burn ban. Amy looked up the resolution for the burn ban that appeared in The Hermes. This is a very serious issue right now with it being so dry. Paul will look into it and get back with Rodney.
Rodney brought up the matter of fireworks. People who sell fireworks need to know in advance if they should order inventory or not. Commissioners said this is very hard to decide so early since there is plenty of time for it to rain and change things. They plan to put this decision off as long as possible. Commissioners realize this is a big deal for big fundraisers and the fireworks show for the Fourth is an important happening.
The Airport Board did not come in.
