Commissioners Considering Fence For Fairgrounds
After a request from the Roosevelt County Fair Board, county commissioners are considering approving the purchase of a fence at the fairgrounds in Culbertson.
The fence will be located on the east side of the fairground. Fair officials said the addition would result in the fair losing some parking, but the fence would make the area more secured. Some vandalism has been reported at the site.
An estimate received for the chain-link fence project is $35,500. The plan is for the fence to be six-feet tall.
Commissioner Gordon Oelkers was concerned about spending that amount of money because there is $200,000 in a fund for a new building plus the future of the National Guard Armory in Culbertson isn’t known.
He was told, however, that the fence could be moved in the future.
Fair board member Keith Nordlund said the fairgrounds being more secure is vital. He noted that a search was needed for a small girl just three years ago. He also said that if the fair board wanted to generate revenue with a bigger concert or different event, a fenced-in area would be beneficial.
A new building is needed, but that’s more of a long-term goal.
“This allows us a starting point and a better appearance,” Nordlund said about the fence. “The main thing is to begin to secure our fair.”
Commissioner Gary Macdonald said, “I’m OK with it as long we can move it, if we need to.”
Commissioners approved having the fair board advertise for a competitive bid.
Also during the meeting, commissioners agreed to pay landowner Joe Picard $4,000 for alfalfa field spray damage. Commissioners explained that the field was damaged when the spraying crew went to the wrong field.
Commissioners approved a five-year interlocal law enforcement agreement with the Town of Froid for law enforcement. The agreement is for a minimum of 5.75 hours of patrolling a week. The agreement calls for Froid to pay $645.33 monthly.
Commissioners approved a one-year interlocal agreement for law enforcement with the Town of Bainville. The agreement is for a minimum of 5.75 hours of patrolling a week. The agreement calls for Bainville to pay $1,290 monthly.