2026-04-21 Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on April 21, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included awarding a contract for a John Deere 772P motor grader to Murphy for $358,800, which was under the budgeted amount of $380,000, and approving the FY2027 Secondary Road Department 5-year construction program and budget focusing on bridge replacements and road resurfacing projects. Additionally, the board approved the award of a contract for the courthouse freight elevator replacement to L&L for $525,780, despite bids coming in higher than the initial estimate of $360,000. Funding options for this project were discussed, including reallocating funds from an under-budget Law Enforcement Center demolition project. The board also approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of $1.2 million in general obligation capital loan notes to finance fiscal year 2026 CIP projects, with a focus on managing debt service efficiently. Budget discussions highlighted a positive reserve level and ongoing efforts to manage expenditures and staffing. No new policy changes affecting procurement were noted, but concerns about health insurance plan transparency were raised by a citizen during public comments.