In a recent government meeting, the county commission addressed two significant issues: the maintenance of a partition fence and the procurement of extrication equipment for the Osoewatomie Fire Department.

The first topic involved a resolution adopting the report and recommendations from a group of fence viewers regarding the maintenance and repair of a partition fence between sections 2627 Township. The discussion highlighted the tragic context surrounding the fence issue, as it followed the death of property owner Miss Smith, represented by her son, Terry Patterson. The fence viewers, including several commissioners and the county counselor, assessed the situation on-site. They determined that repairs were necessary rather than a complete replacement of the fence, which had been partially repaired by Mr. DeVault without full agreement from neighboring property owners. The resolution passed unanimously, with commissioners agreeing to the findings and recommendations outlined in the report.

The second matter discussed was the approval of extrication equipment for the Osoewatomie Fire Department, which is part of the rural fire district. The total cost for the equipment was reported at $26,730. This equipment will be installed on a recently purchased fire truck designated for both city and county firefighting efforts. The commissioners confirmed that the purchase aligns with budgetary constraints, utilizing savings rather than overspending. The equipment is intended to enhance safety during vehicle extrications, particularly in response to the high number of accidents in the area.

Both resolutions reflect the commission's commitment to community safety and infrastructure maintenance, with unanimous support from the board members present.