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Williams County Park Board unanimously approves equipment transfer, water agreements and multiple grant actions
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting the Williams County Park Board voted unanimously to accept a loader from County Highway, authorize two R & T water purchase agreements (hookup fees $3,000 each), set the 2026 meeting time at 9 a.m., apply for a Special Road Fund grant for Epping Springbrook (estimated cost $800,000; eligible up to $500,000) and accept a Blacktail Beach Trail grant of about $20,000.
The Williams County Park Board voted unanimously Nov. 18 to approve a series of routine but consequential administrative items, including the acceptance of surplus equipment, authorization of two water purchase agreements and applications and acceptance of grant funding.
Board members approved the Oct. 21 minutes and the October financial statement before taking up new business. Parks staff described an offer from the Williams County Highway Department to transfer a used loader and attachments to the parks division. “It’s an equipment transfer,” staff said, clarifying there is no direct transfer of cash and that a budget adjustment will be made so the highway department’s budget remains balanced.
The board authorized the chair to sign two R & T water purchase agreements — one for each newly stubbed line — and confirmed the hookup fee is $3,000 per line. “It’s $3,000 each,” parks staff said during the discussion. The agreements were approved by roll-call vote.
On scheduling, the board set its 2026 meeting schedule for the third Tuesday of each month and fixed the start time at 9:00 a.m. after brief discussion about past start times and logistical needs for signing documents.
The board also approved staff’s request to apply for a Special Road Fund grant to improve the entry and approach at Epping Springbrook Dam. Parks staff outlined an estimated total project cost of $800,000 and said the project would be eligible for up to $500,000 from the grant. “Total project costs that we’re estimating to be $800,000, and we would receive, we’d be eligible to receive up to $500,000 for this grant,” staff stated while describing the scope to create wider entry radii and even the grade so two vehicles with trailers can pass safely.
Separately, the board formally accepted a previously discussed Blacktail Beach Trail grant through Garrison Diversion — reported by staff to be about $20,000 — and voted to authorize staff to submit receipts and complete grant closeout steps.
All motions were moved, seconded and approved by roll-call votes with present members voting in favor. The board adjourned at 9:28 a.m.
