For well over a decade, Barton County has assisted with the sealing of certain roads in the City of Claflin. Claflin Superintendent Rich Hayes requested the service again at Monday’s Barton County Commission meeting.

There is a resolution in place that states the county will not compete with private-sector contractors for jobs, but in Claflin’s case, no contractor will take the small job.

Commissioners Alicia Straub and Jennifer Schartz thought it was a good deal between the county and Claflin.

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Barton County will receive no more than $6,750 for the labor and equipment.

Barton County Works Director Darren Williams said the work does not interfere with his department’s scheduling and are more than happy to do the work.