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Kootenai County approves outside aviation counsel for helicopter lease in 2-1 vote
Summary
The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners approved a hiring agreement with Fields Howell LLP to draft and review a proposed helicopter lease and insurance package, with Commissioner Eberline voting against the move.
The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners on June 24 approved a hiring agreement with Fields Howell LLP to provide outside aviation counsel for a proposed helicopter lease and insurance review, voting 2-1. Commissioner Eberline voted nay; Commissioner Duncan and Chair Metari voted aye.
County officials said they need outside legal expertise because they lack in-house aviation specialists and because insurance terms will determine whether the county proceeds…
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