Commissioner's Meetings, Monday 5/18/2026

The Grant County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 18, 2026, covering a wide range of county administrative and operational topics. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a $362,000 builder's risk insurance premium for the new jail facility, with plans to fund it from jail or three tents funds for the current year and budget for it next year. A $250,000 change order was proposed to install a distributed antenna system in the jail to address safety and code compliance issues, which will be added to the general contractor's guaranteed maximum price contract. The board also discussed a $4,000 sidewalk repair project funded through REIT 2 monies, with a letter to be prepared for public record. Additionally, a $27,000 change order for concrete removal and replacement was approved using excess REIT funds from the same project. The meeting included updates on various infrastructure projects, personnel backfills, and legal contract reviews. The board also deliberated on a $300 tourism logo redesign fee but decided not to approve it at this time. Several executive sessions addressed personnel disciplinary matters and contract negotiations. The meeting concluded with discussions on county governance and election-related procedures for filling vacancies in partisan offices.