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Sherman County keeps 4‑H building rent at $50 but raises damage deposit to $150
Summary
After public discussion about cleaning, wear and event costs, the county left daily rent unchanged and raised the damage deposit for the 4‑H building; commissioners asked staff to update rental procedures and monitor impacts.
The Sherman County Board of Commissioners voted to keep daily rental for the county 4‑H building at $50 and raise the damage deposit to $150 following a public comment and staff discussion about recurring cleaning needs and equipment losses.
William, who oversees maintenance and rental scheduling of the facility, described the building’s recent upgrades — new lighting, internet, cameras, a sound system and projectors — and said the county incurs cleaning and utility costs when groups use the facility. He said the current arrangement charges $50 per day and a $75 damage deposit and compared that with higher rates charged by other local halls. William told commissioners he often spends two to three hours cleaning and preparing the building after some rentals.
Commissioners discussed alternatives including incremental rent increases versus higher deposits. One commissioner proposed raising the deposit to $250, but the board ultimately approved a motion to keep rent at $50 and raise the damage deposit to $150, with direction to revisit the policy if problems continue. The board also discussed a planned livestock event in February and noted additional costs tied to winterizing restrooms and supplying antifreeze if the bathrooms are needed for that event.
The board asked staff to update rental agreement language and deposit handling and to monitor whether the change reduces cleanup incidents.
No formal ordinance or policy text was provided at the meeting; implementation will be administrative through county facilities staff.
