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Library board approves $449,650 renovation bid, authorizes staff to sign change orders
Summary
The Chadron Public Library Board of Directors voted unanimously April 16 to award a $449,650 renovation contract to Fuller Construction and authorized library staff to approve change orders up to $10,000 with recommendations from JEO Consulting.
The Chadron Public Library Board of Directors on April 16 approved a $449,650 bid from Fuller Construction to perform renovation work at the library and authorized library staff to approve change orders up to $10,000, the board said at an emergency meeting in the City Council Chamber.
Board President Heather Crofutt moved to approve the Fuller Construction bid; the motion was seconded by Robin Foulk and carried by a 5-0 vote with Rob Wahlstrom, Drew Petersen and John Coates joining in the affirmative. The motion and final tally were recorded by roll call.
Separately during the same meeting, board member Rob Wahlstrom moved to authorize Janet Johnson to approve any change orders of $10,000 or less, provided those change orders are recommended by JEO Consulting; the motion was seconded by Drew Petersen and also passed unanimously. The transcript records the board’s authorization but does not specify Janet Johnson’s formal title.
The board’s agenda listed the renovation bid for Fuller Construction as the primary substantive item for the emergency meeting. The board reserved the right to adjourn into executive session under Section 84-1410 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes and noted the next regular meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
A motion to close the emergency meeting was made by Heather Crofutt, seconded by Rob Wahlstrom and approved by all members at approximately 6:40 p.m. The board did not record any public comment or further debate in the provided transcript.
