Elk County commissioners approve routine contracts, fund allocations and event permits
Summary
At its May 7 meeting the Elk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a security window contract for Domestic Relations, ratified a fencing repair contract, allocated $7,500 in Liquid Fuel funds to two townships, authorized veterans' burial benefits, and cleared multiple summer event and banner permits.
The Elk County Board of Commissioners on May 7 unanimously approved a set of routine contracts, small capital allocations and permits for summer events and banners.
The board voted to approve a $7,980 contract with Daghir Construction to install a bullet‑resistant window in the Domestic Relations front office; the minutes state this purchase is eligible for 100% reimbursement from the Domestic Relations incentive account. Commissioners also ratified a $1,980.34 repair contract with Anderson Fencing to fix county property damaged by a third party; according to the minutes the county has already been fully reimbursed by the responsible party.
Commissioners approved an allocation of $7,500 in Liquid Fuel funds, split to support 2A stone purchases for Jones Township and Millstone Township. The board also approved veterans' burial benefits covering six veteran burials, four spouse burials and three headstones.
The board granted Elk County Ecumenical use of the Courthouse lawn for an Ice Cream Social on June 26, 2026, and for a Glmy Bound Music Festival from August 1–14, 2026, and approved Ridgway Fire Department event requests and multiple banners to be placed on the Courthouse lawn for summer events. All motions recorded in the minutes carried unanimously.
Commissioner M. Fritz Leeker moved the primary motions on new‑business items; Commissioner Gregory J. Gebauer is recorded as frequently seconding motions. Commissioner Matthew G. Quesenbeny is recorded as present for votes. The meeting minutes do not record any substantive debate or opposing votes on the listed items.
The board adjourned at 10:35 a.m.; its next regular meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Thomas G. Wagner Conference Room at the Courthouse Annex.
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