Woods County discusses Winokie senior project, approves fire department equipment grant application

Woods County commissioners met at 10 o'clock and discussed several routine funding and project items, including a change order for the Winokie Senior Citizens Project, a proposed transfer of $1,450 between county accounts, an extension request for a Rural District No. 2 grant, and approval of a grant application for the Tacoma Fire Department.

The board discussed change order number 2 for the Winokie Senior Citizens Project and a proposed donation from the Winokka Industrial Authority to cover contractor costs. A staff member summarized the authority's position: “He said to give us a donation, The Winokka Industrial Authority, they'll give us a donation, and then we'll, we'll use that money to pay to the contractor,” (Staff member). Commissioners did not record a formal vote on the change order during the segments provided; the discussion was held and the item remained under consideration.

On a separate item county staff said they would prepare and send an extension letter to OEDA for Rural District No. 2 grant WD24S8 while the recipient completes required training. County staff reported the grantee is "waiting on their training, and then they'll be finished filing" (Staff member). No formal vote to send the letter was recorded in the transcript excerpts.

Commissioners discussed a transfer of appropriations from REEF RF to the general fund in the amount of $1,450, described by a speaker as funds that had been used last year. The transfer was described as a housekeeping measure; no roll-call vote or mover/second was recorded in the provided transcript.

The board considered an OEDA REIT application from the Tacoma Fire Department for equipment and gear upgrades and replacement in the amount of $12,885.94. A motion to approve the application was moved and seconded; the meeting record states the motion passed after a voice vote of "all in favor." The transcript does not list individual yes/no votes or a tally.

Commissioners also discussed the possibility of additional departments applying for grant funds; staff mentioned the Green Fire Department and two other entities as potential applicants and noted application deadlines in the second week of the month, around the 10th–15th. In new business, a member reported a citizen inquiry about a road crossing and well drilling south of Blackhawk on County Road 490; that matter was raised for information and no formal action was recorded in the excerpts provided.

The meeting proceeded through the agenda; several items were discussed without recorded formal votes in the supplied transcript excerpts.