Event center rental rates updated

Phillips County commissioners have adopted new rental rates for Phillips County Event Center. Under the new rates, the damage deposit increased from $400 to $750 for rental of the entire event center, including the conference rooms and kitchen.

One-day rentals increased to $550 and $425 for a nonprofit. Rentals up to three days are $550 for a nonprofit, $775 for an individual and $850 for a business. Rentals up to five days are $800 for a nonprofit, $925 for an individual and $1,050 for a business.

Heginbotham Hall can be rented for one day for $425 and $250 for a nonprofit. Rentals up to three days are $300 for a nonprofit, $550 for an individual and $675 for a business. Rentals up to five days are $425 for a nonprofit, $675 for an individual and $800 for a business.

The Biesemeier Room has a damage deposit of $100 and can be rented for one day for $100 and $60 for a nonprofit.

The Ortner Family Room has a damage deposit of $50 and can be rented for $50 per day.

Renting the kitchen only is $100 per day with a $250 damage deposit. Rental of the stage is $100 per event. Wi-Fi increased from $35 to $50. A projector and screen can be rented in Heginbotham Hall for $200 and for $50 in the Biesemeier Room, and an event with alcohol increased from $500 to $625.

Pest control application fees updated

Commissioners approved a request from weed and pest manager Kerri Doleshall to change application rates as follows:

— $45 per hour flat rate for all applications, with a minimum charge of $45.

— $1.50 per application (per hole) with the Rodent Blaster.

— $15 for equipment per applied location.

— Introduce late fee charges of $10, or 2% of the past-due balance per month, whichever is greater.

Emergency options reviewed

Commissioners are continuing to look at options for filling the role of Phillips County emergency manager, including potentially having a shared emergency manager for Phillips and Sedgwick counties.

Chairman of the board of county commissioners Terry Hofmeister said they are looking at all possibilities regarding the emergency manager position, with the ultimate goal of making sure citizens are safe and protected.

The commissioners were quick to point out the great job Bob Heldenbrand did when he held the position and the great foundation he helped build for his successor.

Other business

In other business last month, commissioners:

­— Approved a request from the Northeastern Colorado Association of Local Governments to increase Phillips County’s 2021 County Express annual contribution from $8,190 to $9,356.89.

— Approved a request to waive fees for use of the Bank of Colorado Pavilion by Holyoke High School for graduation ceremonies. The facility will only be used in the event of inclement weather.

— Approved a request from Casey Kropp to rezone a tract of land at the state line south of Highway 6 to commercial.

— Authorized a payment of $4,680 to CentralSquare, and the expenditure should complete the Phillips County Public Safety Answering Point move into Phase II.