
Washington County Commissioners will meet Thursday and take action on several issues that have been on the minds of residents. One item is the money spent on the recent Real Estate Expo held last month that included a $30,000 payment to TV personality Hilary Farr. Commissioners will set up a custodial account that will be audited quarterly by the controller’s office. Controller Heather Sheatler had requested information regarding the monies spent surrounding the event. During the meeting it was announced that the equipment that was purchased by the county for the previous emergency radio system has now been released to the county. According to Purchasing Director Randy Vankirk, the $4.8 million in equipment may now be used on the current system and any other unused items will be sold to other organizations in need of that equipment. Vankirk says that except for a possible 10% restocking fee, all monies will be recouped by the county.