HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Commission approved all of the items on its agenda Tuesday.

Bob Bush was named the commission chair. Ron Hirst was selected as his vice chair. As the newest commissioner on the board, Ron Sellers said he didn’t feel ready to take a leadership role at this point.

The commission also granted permission to the Reno County Sheriff’s Office to purchase a new 2019 Ford F-150 truck for $27,800 from Midwest Superstore in Hutchinson. They were also given permission to purchase two used vehicles for a total not to exceed $39,000.

On a 2-1 vote, commissioners also agreed to an increase in the mileage reimbursement rate from 54.5 cents per mile to 58 cents per mile as per the 2019 IRS Standard Mileage. Commissioner Ron Hirst voted against it. Hirst is concerned county employees won’t use pool vehicles so they can get the mileage reimbursement.

Commissioners also renewed the contracts with SCS Engineers for 2019 solid waste consulting services for $88,300 and the Air Quality & Gas Collection and Control System annual consultation services for $94,300.