Daniels County commissioners voted unanimously on June 2 to accept a bid to repair the south wall that serves the library and adjoining facilities, authorizing payment from the county building fund and noting LATCF funds are available as backup.

A county representative presented a written bid from Casey Hall and read that it “includes all equipment, materials, mileage, and labor to perform the work described above.” Commissioners discussed scope and energy savings; one commissioner observed that reducing winter hallway drafts could cut heating costs and estimated that the work would pay for itself in about a year if it reduced the county’s reported $1,200-per-month winter heating burden.

Why it matters: the repair affects a public building used for library services and community events and was described by commissioners as a way to improve facility comfort and reduce ongoing energy costs.

The bid covered replacement and insulation work on an exterior wall and related restroom improvements. The board confirmed there is money in the county building fund to proceed and noted a separate LATCF allocation could be used if needed. Commissioners discussed coordinating the scope with the fire department, which might choose to extend repairs along its shared property line.

The motion to accept the bid passed by unanimous voice vote. The county clerk was directed to notify the bidder and proceed with contract paperwork.

Ending: Commissioners directed staff to execute the contract and manage the project; they did not approve additional work beyond the bid without further action by the board.