Board refers asphalt bids for RSID 798 M to staff, adopts Provider Appreciation Day proclamation and approves routine claims and consent agenda

The Yellowstone County Board of County Commissioners handled several procedural and fiscal items during its May 9 meeting.

Bids: The board opened bids for an asphalt overlay project identified as RSID 798 M (Suite William Avenue and Coneflower Avenue). Staff read bids in the record, including a Wharton Asphalt bid (base $99,601; alternate $68,151), a bid recorded as from "Askin Construction" (base ~ $110,625; alternate ~$88,000, transcript numbers partially unclear), a Knife River bid (base $107,665.82; alternate $66,899.40), and a bidder recorded as "Hard Drive Construction" (base and alternate figures read in the $77,000 and $56,400 ranges with transcript formatting unclear). Commissioner Morris moved to refer the bids to staff for a recommendation and the board approved the referral by voice vote; staff will return with a procurement recommendation.

Proclamation: Commissioner Morris read Proclamation Resolution 23‑55 recognizing Provider Appreciation Day on May 12, 2023, citing the role of child‑care providers in the community and urging recognition. The board adopted the proclamation by voice vote.

Claims and consent agenda: The board approved claims numbered 23‑166 through 23‑170 and later approved the consent agenda and filed the listed file items; both actions were approved by voice votes with no public comment recorded.

Adjournment: With routine business concluded, the board adjourned the meeting.

Note on transcript clarity: Some bidder names and alternate bid figures were difficult to parse from the recorded transcript; procurement staff should confirm vendor names and exact bid amounts in the official bid tabulation before any award.