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Park County commissioners sign off on health grant support, extend animal-shelter contract and hire arbitration counsel
Summary
In addition to the camping ordinance, commissioners signed a letter of support for a DPHHS/CHIP health grant, extended the Stafford Bridal Shelter contract through June while renegotiations continue, voted to hire outside counsel for arbitration with the deputies union, and appointed David Tong to the cemetery board.
Park County commissioners approved several administrative items at their regular meeting, including a letter of support to finalize a health department grant award, a temporary extension of the county’s animal-shelter contract, hiring outside counsel for arbitration with the deputies union, and an appointment to the cemetery board.
The board moved to sign a letter of support for a DPHHS CHIP health grant that staff said had been awarded following commission approval last week and which requires a commission letter to finalize. Online commenter Kent Hanawad asked a series of fiscal and programmatic questions about grant deliverables, reporting responsibilities and future obligations; staff and a commissioner clarified the grant’s application background and that, as described in the meeting, the award carries no budget effect for the county.
On animal-control services, the commission agreed to carry forward the existing contract with Stafford Bridal Shelter through June 30 to keep the county in compliance for auditing. Commissioners and members of the public discussed the county’s billing trends (one quarter’s billing was about $5,000) and the desire to require animal owners who pick up strays to cover some costs; staff said negotiations over those terms will resume in April for FY27.
The board also voted to hire an outside attorney to represent the county in arbitration with the deputies union after County Attorney Paul Spitler recommended bringing in counsel experienced in arbitration; a commissioner asked for cost estimates but was told the faster an agreement is reached the less the county will likely spend.
Finally, the commission filled a vacancy on the cemetery board, appointing David Tong (transcript spelling varies) to the seat and noting the board’s role overseeing rural cemetery care and protecting against illegal activity.
Each of the above items was approved by motion and voice vote during the meeting. Commissioners and staff indicated follow-up work on contract negotiations, grant reporting and staffing/budget items would be scheduled for future meetings.
