Ewing trustees approve bid for rodeo equipment removal

Ewing trustees approved a $5,000 bid, submitted by Brian Hubl, of rural Ewing, for removal of all panels and posts from the Ewing rodeo arena, located on the along the Highway 45B spur, when the board met earlier in July.

Five proposals were submitted to the board, with bids ranging from $2,500 to $5,000.

Following a motion by Dustin Wright and second by Katie Cunningham, trustees voted unanimously to accept Hubel's offer.

In other business, trustees:

• Discussed hiring a police officer. Trustee Kane Fry spoke with a potential candidate about hours and responsibilities.

"We need to get someone here now," said Wright.

Fry will talk to the candidate about continuing education classes which need to be completed.

• Talked about food vendors in town. Clerk Sharon Swails said according to the code book, food vendors are supposed to have a license to sell in village limits.

James Ramold said, "It wouldn't be a bad idea to require a permit."

Swails recommended vendors present their health inspection licenses. She will check with the village attorney to see if it will require a resolution.