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County attorney flags concerns with SW PIC MFIP contract; board approves with plan to revise future agreements

Big Stone County Board of Commissioners · October 20, 2025
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Summary

Family Services presented the SW PIC MFIP 2026–2027 contract; County Attorney Rebecca Trapp said she had concerns and will work with other attorneys to recommend changes on future contracts, but the board approved the present contract unanimously.

Family Services Director Laura Laub presented the Southwest PIC MFIP Service Contract for 2026–2027. County Attorney Rebecca Trapp told the board she had concerns with the contract’s language and plans to coordinate with other attorneys to recommend changes for future SW PIC MFIP agreements.

Despite the attorney’s stated concerns, Commissioner Klages moved and Commissioner Zimmel seconded to approve the contract as presented; the motion carried unanimously. The board’s approval was recorded but included a clear note that Attorney Trapp will pursue revisions to future contracts.

The transcript does not specify the attorney’s precise contractual concerns; the board’s action preserves service continuity while allowing legal review and proposed language changes for subsequent agreements.