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Commissioners table decision on fairgrounds roofs after comparing bids; staff to get more information
Summary
Bids to repair or coat three fairgrounds roofs were reviewed; commissioners directed staff to get more input from local contractors and tabled a final decision for the next meeting.
Sherman County commissioners reviewed bids to repair metal roofing at the county fairgrounds (livestock, beef/sheep/hog barn, and poultry barn) and decided to delay awarding work until staff obtains additional contractor input.
Why it matters: commissioners were presented with multiple vendor proposals with a wide range of approaches and costs — from a limited screw‑replacement/maintenance option to full replacement or a rubber coating — and the county must balance immediate repair needs against available repair funds.
Summary of discussion and next steps: - Staff presented comparative bids for work on three fairgrounds buildings; one spreadsheet summary noted a total of about $75,000 to do the three buildings if full replacement/coating options are chosen. - County staff suggested a phased approach: perform an immediate repair (tighten or replace loose screws and apply small‑scale sealing) to stop leaks now (estimated by staff at roughly $10,000) and further evaluate whether a larger coating or replacement is necessary later. - The county finance staff told commissioners the fairgrounds repair budget currently has about $33,000 available for repairs. - Commissioners asked staff to meet with WeatherCraft and Roofmaster (two vendors that submitted bids) to clarify repair‑vs‑replace options and costs, and to get an additional current bid from Hitchcock or other local contractors where appropriate. The board agreed to bring the item back at the next meeting for a final decision.
Commissioners emphasized safety and preventing further damage to structural decking under the metal roofing, and told staff to prioritize a short‑term fix if leaks are present while collecting better estimates for any larger coating project.
