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\"During today's bid opening, one of the main contractors had a $275,000 increase just in overnight because of supplies,\" Brian Olson said, explaining why the county should lock in the low bid. Olson identified the low bidder as BCI Construction on the project that includes the Block Duct and Bemidji transfer station work.

Commissioner Carlson moved to accept BCI Construction as the low bidder for the transfer station work; Commissioner Winger seconded the motion. Board discussion centered on timing, bidder bid‑hold commitments and the county's existing project budget. Commissioners noted the county's approved budget figure for the project was roughly $2.3 million and staff said the low bid was substantially below that budgeted amount.

Commissioner Joe Sumner objected to bringing the bid forward on short notice and said the county could have placed a placeholder to let the bid appear on the consent agenda or regular agenda in advance. Sumner said he opposed immediate approval because the agenda item had appeared last minute, though other commissioners said acting promptly could lock in material prices and preserve savings.

Chair and other commissioners said standard bid documents include a 30‑day bid‑hold requirement, but Olson said bidders could still withdraw if market conditions made the contract unprofitable for them. In that scenario, the county could lose the low bid and the savings.

The motion to approve the transfer station bids passed 3–2. The board recorded the vote as \"approve it passes 3 to 2\" in the meeting minutes; the transcript does not list the full roll call for each commissioner’s vote. The meeting record shows Commissioner Carlson moved and Commissioner Winger seconded the motion and Commissioner Sumner stated he would oppose the action.

Staff and commissioners framed the item as a procurement decision tied to the county's capital budget; no ordinance or statute was cited during the discussion. Olson said the bid was about 10 percent lower than the county's budgeted estimate for the project, creating the impetus to act before prices rose.

The accepted bid will allow staff to instruct the contractor to proceed with procurement; commissioners said timely procurement could guard against further price increases. The board did not take additional formal directions (for example, to revise the project scope) at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Beltrami County Board Meeting 4-15-25","oneSentenceSummary","Beltrami County commissioners approved bids for the Bemidji transfer station project after staff warned rising material costs could erase savings if the board delayed approval; the measure passed 3–2.","taxTitle","Beltrami County, Minnesota","taxId",51987,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6272384,"Beltrami County board approves $300,000 fund transfer to clear Health and Human Services year‑end deficit",439,346000,785000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3027891-961e89f3da4071af16d1b4af4a277602&start=346&end=785","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3027891-961e89f3da4071af16d1b4af4a277602/thumbnail_346000.jpg","/articles/6272384/Beltrami-County/Minnesota/Beltrami-County-board-approves-300000-fund-transfer-to-clear-Health-and-Human-Services-yearend-deficit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272384-149185eb1057f11b773984627f76a3ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1770638311&Signature=Ge0dv61UjqkXy4djroCkh-5gOu-~0WagnHKQWAKvSmTDUCJ0scS3F88S8xr-QSMebh-HaLqwOoNv01lpBhVKUeMv5PV-NdGvNYxMiA-Bb7fxbWDmG1zyFYusukZSpHoaJU1hwJz~MkyNllKm596JeXUVIaUPAOGwU7gGwL4deVetufEPA9z70k2m-bFHheSXB-4Ghzus0U07r15oLS05vOoISM6M6Mt0KOgZrYdo-ifbF0uh0oOwXMOTKF59pBRNXukvWH4jnPUUuzeHr~uFxjL34MCUSJsBUn2Cv8DNuKl9Efm5mKjhiNO-q8xfXYhuvJDzJJx6a~U1Z2QU31wuwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to transfer $300,000 from the county general fund to restore a positive balance in the Health and Human Services fund, commissioners said during their regular meeting.

Auditor‑Treasurer Jody Treat said the transfer was part of the county’s routine year‑end accounting to ensure every fund shows a positive balance on the financial statements. \"It wasn't Health and Human Services requesting this transfer,\" Treat said, adding that the auditor’s office requests a buffer above the known shortfall so the county will not need to return for a small additional transfer if auditors identify expenses from 2025 that should be attributed to 2024.

The transfer request followed questions from Commissioner Joe Sumner about why the Health and Human Services fund had a negative balance of about $275,000 and why staff requested $300,000. Anne Linseff, director of Health and Human Services, told the board two child‑welfare funding streams from state lead agencies were reduced in 2024 by \"almost a million dollars,\" and the department made substantial operational adjustments in response.

Commissioners discussed the budgetary implications of state and federal funding reductions. Sumner urged that the county’s upcoming budget process account for shrinking state support and stressed concern for vulnerable residents who rely on county services. Commissioner Sumner volunteered to serve on the budget committee; the board noted at least one commissioner would serve.

The motion to approve the fund balance transfer was made by Commissioner Joe Sumner and seconded by Commissioner Carlson. The board recorded the vote as 5–0 in favor.

Board documents and staff said the larger transfer amount — $300,000 rather than the roughly $275,000 shortfall — provides margin in case auditors identify additional expenses attributable to the prior fiscal year. Treat explained the extra buffer avoids returning to the board for a follow‑up transfer if a late charge (for example, a $10,000 expense) is identified during audit work.

The board did not reference a specific statute in making the transfer; commissioners framed it as a routine fiscal year‑end accounting action. Linseff and Treat told commissioners the department had already reduced operations in 2024 to respond to the funding drop; they said details about staffing or program reductions were part of broader budget planning and not decided during the meeting.

The board approved the transfer and moved on to other agenda items.","The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners approved a $300,000 transfer from the general fund to correct a negative year‑end balance in the Health and Human Services fund after staff said state child‑welfare funding dropped nearly $1 million in 2024.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves solid‑waste transfer station bid after split vote; commissioners debate urgency

Beltrami County board approves $300,000 fund transfer to clear Health and Human Services year‑end deficit