The board reviewed a bill from Pawnee County District Court and questioned why Grant County was being billed.
The board discussed expenses for Grant County residents housed outside the county. Grant County may remain responsible for certain expenses, including medical costs.
County attorney fees have decreased, while other attorney bills have increased.
Women of Purpose donated $1,000 to the health department for mammograms.
The money will be used for people who do not have insurance, do not qualify for other assistance, and cannot afford a mammogram.
The board discussed reducing the health department's budget by $30,000.
The health department representative agreed to the reduction, but requested that it not come entirely from salaries.
Possible reductions discussed included capital purchases such as chairs, laptops, and a freezer. The department also said some purchases could be covered through grants and that its utility budget could be reduced.
The $30,000 reduction will remain regardless of which budget categories are reduced.
The health department purchased a new coffee pot using money from the community foundation after discussing the purchase with the board.
One oven has been intermittently failing to fire. Staff are investigating the cause.
A company provides chemicals used to clean and sanitize kitchen equipment.
A1 Hood completed the annual cleaning of the kitchen hood.
Technicians recommended replacing several hinges and a section of flexible hose. The repairs are intended to prevent the hose from being pinched during cleaning.
The department has approximately one year to complete the repairs.
The annual hood-cleaning schedule will continue.
The board discussed arranging a meeting with Francisco Barbosa.
The board also discussed removing a dead tree and trimming other vegetation. A manlift may be needed for the work.
The board entered a 10-minute executive session to discuss non-elected personnel.
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