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Fair board, volunteers report $15,000 and ask commissioners to help fund concrete slab
Summary
Fair Board representatives said match-day fundraising and county support left roughly $15,000 toward a planned 8-foot concrete slab and related site work; commissioners encouraged getting public bids and exploring donations or volunteer labor.
Representatives of the county fair board updated Sherman County commissioners that match-day fundraising and county support have produced about $15,000 available to begin site work for fairgrounds improvements.
Speaker 4 said the money could help pay for an 8-foot concrete slab and related grading to address drainage, and asked whether the county and fair board could coordinate bids and contractor selection. Commissioners advised obtaining public bids so they could collectively review costs and consider in-kind donations or sponsorships as additional funding.
Speakers discussed concrete costs, site access for trucks and equipment, and potential volunteer labor for painting and other finish work once the slab and windows are in place. The board suggested posting bids publicly and exploring donor recognition (plaques) for contributors who donate materials or labor.
Separately, speakers raised the poultry barn and roof repair as another facility priority; insurance proceeds of roughly $7,000'$8,000 were mentioned and the board said contractors would be engaged when weather allows.
Next steps: Fair board and county staff will collect bids and return with firm cost estimates so the board can consider further financial support or approvals.
