By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

The Ellis County Commission will consider implementing a burn ban at Monday night’s commission meeting.

Because of the current dry weather and drought conditions, Rural Fire Director Darin Myers will present a resolution for a countywide burn ban effective April 11. According to the latest report from the US Drought Monitor, most of the region was experiencing some drought at the end of March.

Trego and Rooks counties have already enacted burn bans.

In other business, the commission will discuss priorities for the 2017 budget and vote to close an escrow with Buckeye Wind Energy for road maintenance.

In December 2013, the commission and Buckeye Wind Energy created an escrow account to hold funds to guarantee the energy company met its obligations under the road maintenance agreement approved in November 2013.

Click HERE for a link to the commission agenda.

Monday’s meeting is at 5 p.m. at the County Administrative Center, 718 Main, with the Public Building Commission.