O’Connor added that the program ….

O’Connor added that the program would be self-sufficient because there will be asset seizures involved.

“If it can reduce the drug problem, I’m for it,” commissioner Gordon Oelkers said.

The motion passed by a 2-1 margin. Commissioner Duane Nygaard voted against the motion because he had concerns about having the department be short-handed.

Commissioners also approved purchasing a pickup for the sheriff’s office for $30,500. The funds came from the Stone Garden fund.

A proposal to split the jobs of the Disaster Emergency Services director and commissioners’ administrative assistant position failed.

“We didn’t give any raises this year and now we want to add a job?” commissioner Gary Macdonald said.

The motion failed 2-0 with Macdonald and Nygaard voting against it.

Commissioners approved the hiring of detention officer Jennifer Smith. The sheriff’s office is now fully staffed.

The commissioners approved the hiring of two AmeriCorps positions. The $8,000 for the positions will be paid for with grants.