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Stevens County accepts $10,000 donation for childcare expansion; approves hemp retail registration and IT, HR updates
Summary
The Stevens County Board accepted a $10,000 donation from Stevens Community Medical Center for future childcare expansion, approved a low‑potency hemp edibles retail registration for 'Alyssa 300, Morris Food Shop', adopted HR policy updates tied to 2026 IRS limits, and approved a $6,840 IT support contract with Morris Electronics; all motions passed unanimously.
Stevens County commissioners on Jan. 6 accepted a $10,000 donation from Stevens Community Medical Center earmarked for future childcare expansion and approved several routine administrative items, all by unanimous vote.
County Administrator Rebecca Young presented the donation; Commissioner Bob Kopitzke moved to accept the $10,000 gift and Commissioner Ron Staples seconded. The board voted 5‑0 to accept the funds for future childcare expansion.
Young also presented a low‑potency hemp edibles (LPHE) retail registration application. The board approved the registration for 'Alyssa 300, Morris Food Shop' on a motion by Kopitzke, seconded by Donny Wohlers. The board did not record conditions or restrictions in the meeting minutes; the registration was approved as presented.
Human Resources policy updates were presented by Young on behalf of HR staff, including revisions to the IT Mobile Device Usage and Agreement (noting employee financial responsibility for loss or damage), short‑term and long‑term disability benefit confirmations, and flexible spending account limits updated to reflect 2026 IRS maximums. Commissioner Jeanne Ennen moved to approve the listed policy updates; Kopitzke seconded and the motion passed 5‑0.
IT Director Vicky Townsend presented a one‑year support contract with Morris Electronics for $6,840; Commissioner Kopitzke moved to approve the contract and Commissioner Ron Staples seconded. The board approved the contract unanimously.
What happens next: County staff will record and allocate the accepted donation toward future childcare planning; licensing and contract paperwork will be processed per departmental procedures.
