During public comment at the Pershing County Commission meeting, Kristen Burr of Pershing County 4-H and FFA thanked local sponsors for supporting the livestock show. She said the contributions make the event possible and give local youth opportunities to learn responsibility, leadership and agricultural skills.
Burr said the support helps students grow, preserves important traditions and represents an investment in the next generation. She added that every sponsorship, large or small, makes a real difference for young people.
Leanne Gallagher thanked everyone who supported the recent Music and Murals event. She said she hopes more county leaders can attend next year and encouraged better communication. She also asked the county to consider purchasing a Genie lift in the future because organizers had to use their own equipment for this year’s event.
Road crews are making progress on several maintenance projects. Kevin Machado said the crew recently completed repairs, reshaping and resurfacing on Rennie Road and should finish the Big Meadow section soon.
Officials opened bids for chip seal and magnesium chloride work. S&C submitted a $417,600 bid to place a three-eighths-inch overlay and fog seal on about six miles of road.
EnviroTech submitted the lowest bid at $151,337 for nearly 41 miles of magnesium chloride treatment. The bid came in under budget and saved the county about $30,000.
The board voted to lower the speed limit on Limerick Canyon Road to improve safety for employees and residents. The limit will drop from 45 mph to 35 mph in one area and from 45 mph to 25 mph in another. The motion passed unanimously.
Library Director Cameron said summer programs are going well, with record attendance at Story Hour. The board also reappointed several members to advisory boards and planning commissions.
Years-of-service awards went to Lacey Donaldson for 25 years, Shannon Sordio for 15 years and Zachary Newman for five years.
The board discussed the Henley Water Project, including updates on Phase 2 and plans for Phase 3. Commissioners also discussed managing vegetation around county buildings to reduce wildfire risk.
The Pershing County Commission meets at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
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