The Superior Express -

The Nuckolls County Board of commissioners met at the county courthouse in nelson, Monday. All three commissioners were present.

The board approved claims for county departments.

The board approved pledged securities present by Tami Sharp, county treasurer. She reported the county had earned more than $22,000 in interest for the month of July after she negotiated a better interest rate return with Commercial Bank of Nelson.

The commissioners approved a request from the county road department to purchase a 2007 paddle wagon for $121,000. It is a replacement for a wagon which is near the end of its working life. The board approved special designated liquor licenses for Superior Estates Winery for events in August, September, October and November.

The board denied levy increase requests from the Ruskin, Nelson, Hardy and Superior Rural Fire districts. This is a routine procedural matter.

Susan Rogers, county assessor, and Royce Gonzales, clerk of the district court, presented a budget overview on behalf of the budget authority. The board agreed to further discussion at the next meeting.

The board will meet at 8:30 a.m., Monday, August 21, at the county courthouse.