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Beltrami County commissioners report on airport deer hunt resolution, fire chief vacancy and JW Smith Elementary
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Summary
Commissioners reported approval of an airport-authority resolution to authorize a deer hunt on airport lands to reduce wildlife strike risk, a failure to appoint a Cass Lake Rural Fire chief and plans to re-advertise that position, Tri-County EMS approval of flood-repair bids, and community efforts to keep JW Smith Elementary open.
During commissioner reports the board heard a series of local updates affecting public safety, services and schools.
A commissioner said the airport authority approved a resolution to authorize a deer hunt on airport lands to reduce the risk of wildlife-aircraft collisions. That same commissioner reported the Cass Lake Rural Fire Association did not reach agreement on hiring a fire chief and will re-advertise the position; he said the county will re-advertise to fill the vacancy.
The Tri-County emergency services board advanced bids for building repairs related to last year's flooding, the commissioner said, and the solid waste committee is completing a roof replacement. An engineer reviewing a slab at the Blackduck transfer station determined the contractor must redo the slab rather than patch it to fix pooling and slip hazards.
Separately, a commissioner thanked Bemidji Scribe board members for keeping JW Smith Elementary open after the school board voted against closure; he noted the Boys & Girls Club operates a co-located branch serving about 80–90 children in kindergarten through third grade and said the club and community will continue contingency planning to support students and families.
Why it matters: The items touch on public-safety planning, emergency repairs, municipal hiring, and local education resources important to community operations. Several items will require follow-up by county staff and related entities.
The meeting adjourned after the reports.
