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County moves forward on Treatment Court expansion; board to review vehicle procurement and lease details
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Summary
Houghton County officials said a Connections not Cuffs grant would expand Treatment Court services; a rent agreement with the Salvation Army and liability coverage are in place and a county-owned leased vehicle procurement will be posted for bids next week.
County officials on April 6 updated the Houghton County Board of Commissioners on the Connections not Cuffs grant to expand Treatment Court services and discussed logistical steps for program operations.
Gail Ploe described the grant effort to expand Treatment Court services and continuing the program budget; she said there is a rent agreement with the Salvation Army and that liability insurance is in place. A formal agreement was expected to arrive at the county for consideration at the next meeting.
Jason Rota briefed the board on plans to purchase a vehicle for Treatment Court staff. He said the county would own the vehicle under a lease arrangement and that the bid notice deadline is next week; he recommended posting the notice to the county website. Chairman Tikkanen and Administrator Rheault were asked to coordinate adding the vehicle to county insurance and liability policy.
Commissioner Glenn Anderson confirmed the county would own the vehicle; board members signaled they will review payment-card approvals for Treatment Court workers and vehicle procurement at the next meeting. No formal vote was taken during the work session.
Next steps: the bid notice will be posted and a formal agreement for the grant and vehicle will be placed on the next board agenda for action.