PIERRE — The Hughes County Commission is meeting tonight at the Hughes County Courthouse. The meeting will begin with a pair of public hearings, one on a rezoning request and the second for an alcoholic beverage licenses ordinance. The Commission will consider appointment of a sheriff to replace retiring Sheriff Darin Johnson and will consider personnel matters. Three planning and zoning matters will come before the Commission. They include final consideration of a plat, a construction progress report and the temporary ordinance regarding issuing permits or licenses for medical cannabis. Commissioners will consider the Royal Ridge Estates road district, a proposal for e-pollbooks, a financial report and electronic door locks for Court Services. Wind energy agreements, the Juneteenth holiday, reports and the claims will complete the agenda. To join the 5:30 pm meeting remotely call 605-224-1125 and enter the access code 028-231-0-pound sign.
