Scotts Bluff County commissioners seem poised not to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday, despite the state and federal governments recently declaring it as a holiday.
BY Scott Miller | March 9, 2021
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Scotts Bluff County governmental units are starting to plan for the costs of upgrading first responder radio equipment in the near future, at an overall estimated cost of nearly $7.2 million dollars.
On Friday last week, County Communications Coordinator Tyler Rexus presented a preliminary plan to the County Board, saying the county’s share would be more than $4.2 million for base units and associated software in the Communications Center, plus the county’s vehicle and hand-held radios.
In an exchange with Commissioner Russ Reisig, Rexus said use of 911 surcharge funds from the state is restricted. “That money cannot be used on anything radio-related,” said Rexus.
BY Scott Miller | February 3, 2021
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Following months of discussion and negotiation on a proposal by Andy Clarkson to transfer Scotts Bluff County’s Keno operations to a different business, the operation will officially remain with Lucky One for the time being.
However, there will be one modification, as Management Accountant Lisa Rien explained to the County Board this week. “Small Computer Solutions and Ryan Keller will begin the process to take over the business, but Lucky One will still be involved for the whole term of the contract.” The term of that contract goes until the end of Dec. 2022.