The usual orders of business didn't warrant much discussion this week at the commissioners meeting in Alfalfa County. Jay Hague, Stan Tucker and Marvin Woodall approved previous meeting minutes, maintenance and operation warrants for payment, and blanket purchase orders without a hitch.

They also approved two road-crossing permits – one in District 1 for $1,000 and the other for $500 in District 2. Next, the three men looked at written quotes for bridge construction on Bridge No. 3318 in Woodall's District 3. Quotes from four individual bidders were received:

• Horn & Construction $41,000

• Di...