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Supervisors approve opioid-fund sharps containers, SS4A support letter and routine purchases
Summary
Hancock County supervisors approved use of $1,679.76 in opioid funds for sharps containers at two locations, authorized a letter supporting an SS4A grant application, and approved $4,062.22 in maintenance garage purchases, along with other routine consent items.
At its May 18 meeting, the Hancock County Board of Supervisors approved a set of routine consent items that included public-health, grant-support and small procurement decisions.
On motion by Supervisor Gary Rayhons, seconded by Osmund “Bud” Jermeland and carried unanimously, the board approved "use of opioid funds in the amount of $1,679.76 annually for sharps containers to be located at two locations: Hancock County Sheriff’s office and Wagner Drug, Britt, effective July 1, 2026." The board also authorized a signed letter of support for a 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation grant application.
The board approved quotes for maintenance and storage garage items: lumber for a work bench from Garner Lumber & Supply Co. ($224), a tool set from Campbell’s Supply ($949), and assorted items from Menards (fireproof cabinet, air compressor, power washer, shelving unit, tool box and floor jack) totaling $2,889.22; the combined total for the items approved was $4,062.22.
Later in the meeting, after Supervisor Florence (Sis) Greiman arrived, on motion by Supervisor Rayhons and seconded by Supervisor Greiman the board approved a 14-day special class C retail alcohol license for the Hancock County Agricultural Society (outdoor service) effective July 21, 2026; a transfer of $1,060.92 from the Medical Benefit Account to the Medical Benefit Fund; and the sending of health-official nuisance letters to three Garner addresses.
Also approved was a contract with Cost Advisory Services, Inc. to provide cost allocation consulting for fiscal years 2026–2028. Each item was carried by recorded motion as part of the consent/approval sequence.
