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Lincoln County commissioners approve routine business, property sale and several contracts
Summary
At its March 10 meeting the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved minutes and routine claims, accepted a $1 purchase agreement for county acquisition of property in Hershey, OK’d a fiber right-of-way, accepted a sheriff’s vehicle bid and approved two maintenance contracts.
Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on March 10 approved a series of routine and transactional items including meeting minutes, claims, and several contracts and permits.
The board approved the minutes of its March 3, 2025 meeting and accepted claims and treasurer receipts as presented. The board also received the certification of the 2025 public tax sale submitted by the county treasurer, a statutorily required filing after the sale.
On property, the board authorized the chair to sign a purchase agreement for real estate at 18610 Highway 30 in Hershey. The county will acquire the parcel from the North Platte Chamber of Commerce and Development Corporation for $1; closing costs (deed tax and filing fees) were stated to be approximately $892 and will be handled at closing. The board treated the agreement as a formality needed for title and closing.
The board authorized the chair to sign a right-of-way application submitted by Consolidated Companies, Inc. to install fiber optic on East Island Road; the application included a check for $842.10.
On public safety equipment, the board accepted a bid from Janssen for four SUVs for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (two V‑6 and two V‑8 Durango units), including trade‑ins, for a net cost of $96,840. Commissioners discussed trade values, fuel economy differences between V‑6 and V‑8 engines, and a recommendation to buy two of each to compare performance and efficiency.
The board approved a proposal from Shellco Asphalt & Paving for supplemental crack/joint sealing work for county roads, in the amount of $14,490; the work and materials are intended to extend pavement life on sections identified by the highway department.
The board also approved a special designated liquor permit for La Casa Del Rios to provide beer and similar beverages for an event scheduled April 11, 2025, at the Lincoln County Historical Museum; the application included a $40 fee.
Votes on the above motions were taken by roll call and the motions carried as presented. Several routine filings (fee reports from the sheriff and county clerk) were entered into the record as submitted.
