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Askew’s absence, agreed to have the site checked. He also announced that the Department would soon post a “willingness to hold public hearings” on improvements to the Chester Gap road but noted that hearings, if requested, would delay the beginning of construction on the project.
In a final business item, Col. Luke reported that the State Compensation Board would reimburse the county for Sheriffs Department insurance at the same amount as last year despite an increase in rates. "They’re passing on the inflationary pressure to us,” he remarked.
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