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Fair manager reports vermin infestation in Youth Building kitchen; board opts for in-house remediation
Summary
Fair Manager Crystal told the board a vermin infestation was found under the Youth Building kitchen floor; the board approved discarding contaminated items and replacing part of the floor, and discussed hiring pest control vs. using in-house traps (handyman estimated $75 for starter traps).
Fair Manager Crystal reported a vermin infestation beneath the floor of the Youth Building kitchen and described immediate remedial steps taken. "Everything in the kitchen was tossed out, and part of the floor is being ripped out to access the infestation, as well as replace the floor with heavier plywood for safety reasons," Crystal said. The board discussed options for pest control, including a quoted commercial service at $250 per month and a lower-cost approach to buy traps and handle removal themselves; the handyman estimated $75 would provide a good starter set of traps.
Board members also considered whether to solicit community donations to offset costs; Callista suggested fundraising, but President Erin expressed concern about publicizing the problem, saying the board did not want to "advertise" the issue. No formal outside-contracting decision was made at the meeting; members discussed supplies and short-term safety repairs to the kitchen floor pending additional follow-up by staff.
