HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MONDAY NIGHT MEETING!

I was unable to attend the Commissioners meeting Monday night, but my ace reporter sent me some of the highlights. You know who you are and many thanks!

Highlights :

 

The weed dept. has a cost sharing program on a first come first served basis.  You can sign up in the spring and get herbicide for a discounted price.  There were 16 new invasive weeds species brought into Gem County during the last year.

 

A grant is in the works for the overlaying of the remainder of the Sweet Ola Highway to the end of the pavement.  Next summer will begin the prep work and engineering with the paving to be done in 2013.

 

A new emergency dispatch system for the state of Idaho is being prepared.  This involves hardwire, wireless and satellite systems.  This will go on line in one or two years.

 

Walter Knox Hospital is county owned but uses no tax payer money.