Logan County commissioners approve $118,983 in claims, declare road scrap surplus and greenlight phone/Wi‑Fi upgrade

The Logan County Board of Commissioners on April 15 approved county claims totaling $118,983.05, declared road‑department scrap metal as surplus property and authorized upgrades to courthouse telephone service and Wi‑Fi.

Chairman Lee Wonch called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the board unanimously approved the March 18 minutes and the claims list. The board’s action on claims covered expenditures across county general, road, library and emergency management accounts and the clerk reported the claims total as $118,983.05.

County Clerk and Assessor Jennifer Nicholson announced upcoming training and calendar items, including a Budget Refresher Webinar on May 25, 2026, and a county board workshop scheduled June 3–4 at the Kearney Younes Center. Nicholson also noted receipt of a letter from Scott Wheeler requesting the board’s support for a Lawrence Welk–related project.

Marcia Hora requested two Special Designated Liquor Licenses: the SPS Foundation Banquet on May 2, 2026, at the Logan County Fairgrounds and a Burnside wedding reception on May 30, 2026, at a private residence. Commissioner Nathan Kramer moved to approve both licenses; Jon Hill seconded. The motion passed two‑to‑one with Kramer and Hill voting yes and Chairman Wonch recording the lone no vote.

Richard Cook, the county’s Highway and Weed Superintendent, was not present but left a written report for the board. Commissioners then declared scrap metal at the Road Department surplus property after a motion by Kramer, seconded by Hill; the motion passed unanimously.

John Webster of Murphy Tractor addressed the board about retriever attachments for graders; commissioners requested additional information on models and pricing before any equipment purchase was authorized.

The board authorized Chairman Wonch to sign the Management Representation letter for the county audit prepared by Contryman Associates, P.C., and approved the draft financial statements dated June 30, 2025, subject to any disclosure changes. That motion passed unanimously.

The board also approved a quote from Great Plains Communications to update courthouse phones and install Wi‑Fi. Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the proposal and direct staff to proceed with implementation.

Sheriff and Emergency Manager Sean Carson provided a department report; no formal action followed his report. A proposed County Credit Card Policy was discussed and tabled until the next meeting. The board adjourned its regular business and reconvened at 10:15 a.m. as the Board of Equalization.

The meeting concluded with routine administrative items and scheduling; the next regular meeting is set for May 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.