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Commissioners authorize up to $900 to replace judge’s office desk after roof leak; insurance claim opened
Summary
After a roof leak that stained a judge’s desk, the board authorized purchase of a replacement desk up to $900 and instructed staff to file a claim with NERMA; two commissioners voted against the authorization.
Keith County commissioners authorized up to $900 to replace a desk in the judge's office after staff reported water staining and a repair quote. County staff had opened an insurance claim with NERMA for roof-leak damage; the county’s deductible for such claims is $2,500.
Staff described the damage as laminate bubbling and provided a quote from a local office-service vendor for $882.89 to replace the desk. County staff and maintenance assessed the visible damage and noted the desk was aged and likely to be surplus within weeks because the incoming judge is bringing a desk of his own. County staff also reported the judge planned to bring a replacement desk, and the existing desk could be moved to another office or declared surplus.
After discussion about inventory, fair value, repairability and the $2,500 deductible, Commissioner Urban moved to authorize purchase of a replacement desk up to $900. The motion passed with the following roll-call: Anderson — No; Wartman — No; Schroeder — Yes; Irvin — Yes; Crandall — Yes. The transcript records the motion as "Motion by Urban. Second by Schroeder." County staff also said they would file the claim with NERMA to document the loss.
The board instructed staff to document the claim with NERMA and to proceed with a replacement up to the authorized amount. Staff noted that if a desk from the judge’s office is relocated for continued use elsewhere, the county would address surplus and inventory adjustments as needed.
