At the meeting the Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine claims, reports and contracts. Highlights include approval of the previous meeting minutes; prepaid utilities listed at approximately $29,001.50; Allied Weekly Health medical claims of about $7,742.57; and payroll claims totaling $391,007.99. The monthly clerk and treasurer reports were entered into the record.

The animal control report submitted by Chad Springer was approved, including mileage reimbursement of $102.20, and commissioners approved a county Christmas luncheon schedule for department offices with coverage arrangements. For infrastructure work, Milestone submitted payment and performance bonds and a signed contract for Bridge 105 construction; the board approved and signed the construction agreement. Staff said they solicited five contractors for six small-structure installations; Ish Excavating was the low bidder on all six jobs, and commissioners approved accepting the quotes. Commissioners also approved routine procurement steps and directed staff to move forward with contract signatures.

These approvals were presented as routine business; staff will return with contract documents and invoices for records and signature as required.