The High Country Joint Powers Board (HCJPB) met at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Elk Mountain Senior Center.

Social distancing was in effect with seating six feet apart, although masks were optional.

All board members were present with the exception of Medicine Bow representative Sharon Biamon and Hanna representative Bob Patton.

In attendance was Hanna mayor Lois Buchanan, and on phone were DEQ personnel helping with Hanna landfill closure, Travis Evans and Craig McComie.

The agenda was approved without any amendments. The minutes from the regular meetings on May 7 and June 4, and special mee...