However, it’s unclear whether the the local plant — owned by Alon USA — will be able to supply the products due to the Feb. 18 explosion that rocked the facility and last Monday’s fire that swept through the asphalt tank battery, destroying at least one tank.
 

The court is also expected to consider bids concerning the sale of county vehicles and bids for the lease of a concessions area in the lobby of the county courthouse.

“Years ago, there used to be a snack bar on the first floor,” said County Judge Mark Barr. “We’ve had a couple approach us, and they are interested in opening it back up. However, before we can do that, we have to go out on bids for it.”

Also during the meeting, County Treasurer Teresa Thomas will report on personnel concerns and the county payroll, while Road and Bridge Administrator Eddy Jameson will present pipeline crossings and a report on road maintenance.

Jameson is also expected to discuss the use of cell phones in his department, as well as a request for the purchase of a vehicle.

Chief Jailer Mike Averette is to meet with commissioners to discuss an on-call medic for evenings at the jail.

Architect Jeff Heffelfinger, the project coordinator for the construction of the new jail facility, is also listed on the agenda, but its unclear whether he will be available to make a report, according to county officials.

Commissioners will also take a tour of the Howard County Library — time permitting — and are expected to approve a pair of proclamations, including National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and declre 2008 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Prevention Year.

The meeting will get under way at 10 a.m. in the commissioners courtroom, located on the second floor of the courthouse.

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