Keith D. Shadden

The board approved various financial transactions, including the deposit of checks and the payment of numerous claims covering supplies, utilities, and repairs. Monthly reports from the County Clerk, Library, Election Board, Court Clerk, and Treasurer were reviewed and approved. Additionally, the board declared a surplus vehicle and authorized its sale to the local school district. During the county officer meeting, updates were provided on property assessments, library improvements, and the progress of the courthouse construction project, including plans for upcoming bids on general and geothermal heating work.

The board accepted a donation from the Liberal Rotary Club for the Beaver Fire Department and reviewed various monthly departmental reports. Discussion occurred regarding a change in health insurance premium payment schedules for new employees to ensure consistency. The board also processed and approved numerous claims for county operations, including payroll, utility expenses, maintenance, and supplies across multiple departments such as the Sheriff's office, library, and highway districts.

The meeting included the approval of depositing several checks from various sources, including Turpin School and reimbursements for the Town of Forgan. The Board approved resolutions to dispose of various pieces of equipment, primarily old printers, a computer server, and a fuel pump, by junking them. An application for a road crossing from DCP Midstream LP was approved. The Commissioners also approved the allocation of alcoholic beverage tax funds and the Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Request for Appropriations for multiple county accounts. The Beaver County Hospital Administrator provided an update on the hospital's financial statement and plans related to x-ray equipment. Claims for reimbursement for alternatives to detention/transportation were presented, and a large list of various claims, including payments for supplies, travel, repairs, fuel, and bridge materials, were approved for payment.

The meeting included discussions on insurance and liability values for county properties, particularly the need to remove a house at the fairgrounds and revise property values. The agenda item for obtaining quotes for courthouse windows was tabled. The county officer meeting addressed legislative alerts, travel budgets for county employees, summer reading program staffing, and updates to the county treasurer's website. Bids for motor graders were opened and a purchase was approved from Northern Equipment Co. Discussions were held with an architect regarding courthouse additions, including fire exits and vault placement, with a contract approved for preliminary drawings and a cost estimate. Claims were reviewed and approved.

The Board of County Commissioners convened to discuss various topics including the approval of monthly reports for the Court Clerk, Treasurer Investments, and the County Clerk. They also approved a transfer of appropriations from the Commissioners M&O into Capital Outlay. A county officer meeting addressed the collection for a gift, mileage breakdown, jail finishing touches, and the courthouse addition status. Bids for a rubber tired loader were opened and subsequently rejected. The board approved and paid several claims for various services and supplies.