County staff provided a detailed update on the highway garage construction project, describing near-term work and a year-end completion target contingent on weather. The project update, delivered by Unidentified Speaker (S7), said "The electrical in the office is probably above 95%" and that "plumbing fixtures, they'll finish going in tomorrow," with subsequent work to sequence from the office to the sign shed and mechanic's garage.

The speaker reported that generators are in place and HVAC units will be set as weather permits; a remaining administrative issue is a requested easement from an out-of-state property owner near the planned gas tie-in. Staff said they had tried multiple contact methods without success and will proceed to the original tie-on location if the easement cannot be secured.

Commissioners discussed weather constraints and an anticipated schedule: staff stated a goal to be "completely done by the end of the year," acknowledging that paving and temperature conditions (staff wants "40 degrees and rising") will affect timing. The update also referenced follow-up on a construction cost spreadsheet and coordination with contractors for final electrical, plumbing and gas work.

Next steps recorded: staff will continue sequential work from office to sign shed to mechanic's garage, complete remaining plumbing and electrical hookups, and coordinate with Midwest Gas on the tie-in; no formal vote was taken on project changes during the meeting.