The Jewell County Commissioners met Monday, May 2. Commissioners Steve Greene, Brent Beck and Keith Roe, and Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, were present for the meeting.

The commissioners discussed a cost of living raise for hourly employees. It was approved to give the hourly employees a 2 percent raise effective for the June 2022 pay check.

Phillip Murrow said he is the new sanitarian, as he is filling the vacancy as result of Sherry Koster’s resignation. He will continue to work through Smith County Health Department.

Joel Elkins, general superintendent, discussed road projects. Ca...