Culbertson reports bathhouse nearing completion; grants and town funds to cover finishing work

Culbertson council members reported progress on multiple town infrastructure projects, with the bathhouse near completion and several related purchases and repairs approved in April 2026.

Contractor updates presented across meetings show plumbing fixtures and lighting installed and Geib’s crew with roughly two days of work remaining in mid‑April. The minutes record LWCF (Land and Water Conservation Fund) reimbursement activity: the January minutes list about $2,534.48 remaining on the LWCF grant and a town tax levy receipt of $27,586.75 applied to the bathhouse; February minutes list $2,439.34 remaining to be submitted with final invoices. March minutes show an available balance of approximately $12,943.14 pending final invoices. Together with the tax levy and private grants, council expects sufficient funds to finish interior work and pool‑area items.

The Culbertson Women's Club secured two grants (Nyquist Foundation and Culbertson Area Community Foundation) totaling $7,000 for five picnic tables — one accessible design specified for ADA use. Council authorized ordering replacement pool supplies and later approved Garcia Brothers' pool deck repair approach (council chose a solution without a skim coat based on contractor input and available resources).

Public works replaced 12–14 airport lights, serviced a UV‑building generator and repaired recent water leaks at the fairgrounds and in front of the old armory. Council also approved obtaining a GM crate engine quote and later authorized High Plains Motors (Wolf Point) to replace the engine in the town Tahoe, accepting a $13,356.42 quote that includes a three‑year/100,000‑mile warranty.

Council discussed asphalt crack sealing and larger road repairs; members prioritized completing east‑side repairs before additional west‑side crack sealing and agreed to pursue bids for more extensive work. The town set its annual cleanup for June 6, 2026.

The minutes do not include contractor invoices or detailed bid documents; specific final costs and completion dates are recorded as not specified and will be confirmed once final invoices are received and processed.