County hires planning and zoning director

County Commissioners hired Sharon Omstead as director of the planning and zoning board Friday.

She was approved unanimously, with commissioner Randy Dallke participating by phone.

Omstead was assistant director, serving under Emma Tajchman beginning in July of 2016. She served as interim director when Tajchman resigned in September.

Omstead starts at a rate of $18 per hour.

Commissioners reviewed applications for EMS director, tasking county clerk Tina Spencer with scheduling interviews.