Stevens County board approves culvert repair bid, two parking‑lot projects and written per‑diem policy

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners on June 25 approved multiple construction contracts and adopted a written per‑diem policy clarifying when commissioners may claim daily pay.

The board awarded a culvert excavation contract, approved two parking‑lot repair projects (one with the DAC splitting costs), adopted changes to per‑diem rules that limit multiple payments in a single day and add a canvassing‑board exclusion, and approved the meeting agenda and minutes. All motions passed on voice votes; roll‑call tallies were not specified in the meeting record.

Why it matters: The contracts and policy changes affect county roadway maintenance budgets, facility upkeep and how commissioners are compensated for outside or committee work. The culvert and parking‑lot projects will be paid from county funds and, in the DAC case, partly from the DAC’s share.

Key actions (motions and outcomes)

1) Agenda approval Motion: Accept the agenda as presented. Mover/Second: not specified in transcript. Outcome: approved (voice vote). Referenced in meeting transcript starting at the call for additions to the agenda and approval (see provenance).

2) Minutes approval Motion: Approve the minutes of the 06/12 and 06/17 meetings with one correction. Mover/Second: not specified in transcript. Outcome: approved (voice vote). Referenced in meeting transcript where minutes are read and…