By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

The Ellis County Commission will meet in a special meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday to discuss a contract between the county and Secure Energy Consulting. Commissioners also will consider signing a letter from the National Association of Counties supporting a new federal highway bill currently under discussion.

Jeff Younger from Secure Energy Consulting will talk with the commission about the services the company provides and answer questions about the proposed supply contract. Younger’s company helps the county buy natural gas in bulk, saving the county on the price of natural gas. After the county purchases the bulk gas, Midwest Energy distributes it once it reaches the area.

The commission will also discuss a letter drawn up by Public Works Director Mike Graf in response to NACo’s request that each member county contact their congressional delegation encouraging them to authorize a new highway bill.

Both items were tabled from the May 16 regular meeting.