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Red Willow County approves $172,562.82 in claims, funds Family Resource Center and keeps NIRMA coverage
Summary
On June 8, the Red Willow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $172,562.82 in accounts payable, renewed $7,500 in funding for the Family Resource Center for FY2026/27, reappointed Planning Commission members and voted to keep the county's NIRMA plan as-is for 2026/2027.
The Red Willow County Board of Commissioners on June 8 unanimously approved accounts payable claims totaling $172,562.82, voted to continue a $7,500 county contribution to the Family Resource Center for fiscal year 2026/2027, and declined changes to the county's NIRMA insurance plan.
Chairman Ted Gans, Commissioner Randy Dean and Commissioner Charles Fritsche approved the consent agenda, which included the detailed accounts payable list presented to the board and several personnel items. Commissioner Charles Fritsche moved to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Randy Dean seconded; the board recorded ayes from Gans, Dean and Fritsche. The claims list covered multiple county funds including the general fund and road fund and totaled $172,562.82.
Kaye T. Bieck, representing the Family Resource Center, described the agency's work with the Toy Box and Clothing Exchange and services such as free mending and basic children's supplies. Commissioner Randy Dean moved to continue supporting the Family Resource Center at $7,500 for the 2026/2027 fiscal year; Commissioner Charles Fritsche seconded the motion, which passed on a roll call vote of Gans, Dean and Fritsche.
The board reviewed the NIRMA billing statement for 2026/2027 and voted to keep the county's coverage unchanged. Commissioner Randy Dean moved to retain the existing plan and Commissioner Charles Fritsche seconded; the motion carried with all three commissioners voting aye.
Votes at a glance: 1) Approval of consent agenda (minutes, accounts payable $172,562.82, reappointments of Ron Soden and Joan Koch to Planning Commission, appointment of Rick Loos to replace Chuck Tines, and Resolution No. 1590 to schedule protest hearings) ——Motion: Fritsche; Second: Dean; Outcome: approved (Ayes: Gans, Dean, Fritsche). 2) Family Resource Center funding of $7,500 for FY2026/2027 ——Motion: Dean; Second: Fritsche; Outcome: approved (Ayes: Gans, Dean, Fritsche). 3) NIRMA coverage: keep plan as-is for 2026/2027 ——Motion: Dean; Second: Fritsche; Outcome: approved (Ayes: Gans, Dean, Fritsche).
The board also recorded routine correspondence and reports as part of its consent actions. The meeting was adjourned to June 22, 2026.
