Lafayette commissioners respond to input on road projects and soccer field lighting

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with comments from DeWayne Ray, Mike Warnke and Arthur Hooks representing Volkert Inc., who were happy to have taken on the County Road 53 project and wanted to let the board know more about the company and what it can do. Next was a report from the department heads. First to speak was Scott Sadler with public works. He told the board that the Toxic Round-Up event would be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, allowing citizens to get rid of toxic materials for free. He also asked for permission to advertise for new co