The new radio communications equipment project for Washington County continues to be a top priority for the Washington County Board of Supervisors.

Tuesday’s meeting saw the supervisors take a step forward in the equipment funding process and also address the building portion of the plan. The county has been working with Neumann Monson Architects firm of Iowa City for plans for a new communications building to house the equipment. Neumann Monson has toured both the Washington County and Johnson County communications buildings along with members of the Board and other Washington County officials to prepare for a design draft. After review by the county the board moved to enter a contractual agreement with the Johnson County design firm for plans for the new communications building.