Commissioners approve insurance-funded repair for museum building

Big Horn County commissioners approved an estimate to repair one side of a non-historic museum building and agreed to cover the cost from the county's insurance fund.

A commissioner described a bid presented by local contractor Brian and an estimate from Mr. Underwood for resizing or repairing the building. "We walked through that facility back on the August 21," a commissioner said, noting the museum's work on county property and the involvement of local suppliers to mill siding. A motion to approve the estimate and fund the work from the county insurance fund was seconded and carried by voice vote.

Commissioners and staff discussed several ancillary projects on museum property, including a boardwalk and potential assistance from county staff. The county also noted an insurance fund balance referenced in the meeting for coverage of the repair.