City using Zoom for meetings; county using social distancing
Even though the doors to the Grant city office and Perkins County courthouse are locked down, city and county government has not shut down.
The Grant City Council conducted their regular meeting last week via Zoom.com video conferencing.
City Superintendent Edward Dunn said that plan will continue for the next several meetings. In addition, the city will conduct the 3 p.m. bid opening for the pool Thursday by Zoom meeting.
To join the Zoom meeting, go to https://zoom.us/j/6121261917. Use the meeting ID 612 126 1917, then press #, and password 123456, then press # to join the meeting. People using the zoom app can also use the meeting ID and password.
People can also call in to listen at 301-715-8592.
Perkins County commissioners continue to meet in person, using social distancing. To accommodate wider spacing, the meetings have been moved to the courtroom on the third floor where people can spread out.
They are continuing to observe the 10-person limit in the room as well.
City action
The city council approved a year-round liquor license to the Perkins County fair board for use at activities on the fair grounds and the fair building.
Council members also took action to commit to no utility disconnects through May 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They waived renewal of dog licenses and ATV permits through May 31.
They also adopted a proclamation in recognition of Arbor Day.
County buys dozer
On Tuesday, commissioners approved the purchase of a 2013 Caterpillar D6N dozer, originally bid at $167,500 through Nebraska Machinery Co.
The company agreed to complete some repairs on the machine and offer some warranty protection for an additional $2,000.
Election update
County Clerk Rita Long, who also serves as election commissioner, reminded people who want to register to vote by mail that the registration must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 24.
Online voter registration closes at 11 p.m. MT on Monday, April 27.
Voters wanting to have an early voting ballot mailed to them must make that request no later Friday, May 1.
She added that a dropbox has been installed at the west entrance of the courthouse where ballot requests and completed ballots can be dropped off, since the courthouse is locked down.