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Hardin County Board of Supervisors approves contracts, personnel actions and postpones May 7 meeting
Summary
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors approved a medical examiner agreement, two asphalt resurfacing contracts, multiple personnel changes and postponed the May 7 meeting to 1 p.m.; several resignations in the sheriff's department were accepted and a seasonal conservation intern was hired.
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors on April 23 approved a series of routine measures including a medical examiner agreement, two county road resurfacing contracts and several personnel actions, and voted to postpone the board's May 7 meeting to 1 p.m. in the large conference room at the Howard County Courthouse.
The board approved a medical examiner agreement for "doctor Thomas s Waters" with a term running through Jan. 2, 2026. Unidentified Speaker 3 moved to approve the agreement and Unidentified Speaker 2 seconded; the board recorded unanimous 'aye' votes.
Supervisors also approved two road contracts: contract 42CO42115 for D47 asphalt resurfacing and contract 42CO42116 for S33 asphalt resurfacing. Board members noted the same contractor won multiple bids on the agenda; after brief discussion both motions were moved and seconded and carried.
On personnel matters the board approved a hiring in the Conservation Department. The board authorized hiring Isabelle Harms as temporary, seasonal part‑time help at $12 per hour for a 15‑week internship with a 40‑hour workweek. The record indicates the position was described as internship‑style work and may involve college credit.
The board accepted three resignations in the sheriff's department: correctional officer Aaron Kronk (last day May 5, rate stated as $21.70 per hour), correctional officer Dioncee Christianberry (effective May 7, rate stated as $21.79 per hour) and correctional officer Kevin Ackland (effective May 9, 2025). Each resignation was moved, seconded and approved by the board.
Members also voted to postpone the regular supervisors meeting scheduled for May 7, 2025, to 1 p.m. in the large conference room at the Howard County Courthouse after members discussed availability. The motion was made by Unidentified Speaker 3 and seconded by Unidentified Speaker 2.
The meeting concluded after a brief public comment period and an adjournment vote.
The board did not specify additional implementation deadlines or department follow-up in the public record; financial amounts and employment rates are recorded as presented during the meeting.
