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Commission accepts $7,000 anonymous pledge and votes to pursue $10,000 to stabilize historic log cabin
Summary
Commissioners reviewed two bids for repairing or rebuilding a courthouse log cabin; an anonymous donor pledged $7,000 and the board voted to pursue approximately $10,000 to proceed with a restoration or major repair, and to seek matching funds if needed.
Commissioners discussed options to repair or rebuild an historic log cabin on courthouse grounds and approved a motion to pursue roughly $10,000 for stabilization or rebuilding work after an anonymous donor pledged $7,000.
Two contractors provided different approaches: one proposed a repair estimated to extend the structure roughly 20 years; the other recommended dismantling and rebuilding off-site using local materials with a higher estimate (participants mentioned a range around $15,000—$17,000). A private donor, who asked to remain anonymous, offered $7,000 toward the project.
Speakers debated whether to accept the donor funds and proceed with a partial refurbishment or to seek additional funding (including asking gaming funds or other donors) to cover a fuller rebuild and transport costs. Commissioners noted the repair option could be done relatively quickly and would provide a usable historic structure for decades, while the full rebuild would be more authentic but costlier.
The commission moved to seek about $10,000 for the project, anticipating the donor's $7,000 plus additional county or external funds; motion was made by Chris, seconded by Brandon, and carried by voice vote. Commissioners asked staff to explore matching or additional grants and to confirm transportation and contractor logistics.
