The sheriff updated the board on operational invoices, grants and contracts and secured approvals for several items.

The board approved payment of a KLJ Engineering invoice of $7,031.59 for construction work on 89th Avenue Northeast in South Minnewauquin; the sheriff said the amount will be submitted to NEDOT for 100% reimbursement and the commission voted to pay the invoice.

The sheriff also reported the county was awarded $16,524.72 through a "Back to Blue" legislative provision to provide retention bonuses to 12 deputies ($1,377.06 per deputy). The sheriff requested and the commission approved a resolution authorizing the sheriff to disperse the grant funds per the legislative provision; the sheriff said the plan is to divide the amount into two payments (one before Christmas and one before July).

On intergovernmental arrangements, the sheriff presented an updated prisoner‑housing contract with Rowlett County that raises the housing daily rate from $85 to $90 and increases mileage reimbursement from $0.585 to $0.70 per mile; commissioners authorized the auditor to sign the agreement. The sheriff also sought authorization to contract with Electronic Communication Incorporated (ECI) to prepare squad radios for siren and Wi‑Fi features; the board approved moving forward with the ECI service appointment, with the sheriff estimating an upper‑end cost of about $8,940 and noting the figure may be high.

No formal policy changes were adopted beyond the routine approvals; commissioners asked staff to follow up on timing and budget details as needed.