Board OKs asbestos bid 74K
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Once the center of social activities for McCook, the former Elks Club will be cleared of asbestos in preparation for its new life as a college campus.
Meeting in North Platte on Wednesday, the Mid-Plains Community College board of governors approved a bid from Kearney-based Great Plains Asbestos Control for $74,300 to do complete abatement and disposal of asbestos-containing materials for the building, now called the McCook Community College East Campus.
Most recently the Republican River Valley Events Center, and once surrounded by a par-3 golf course, the building was donated to MPCC by Perry and Vicky Case three years ago.
The building’s use is being finalized as part of a long-term strategic plan.
In other business Wednesday, the board of governors accepted a clean audit report presented by Kevin Sylvester of Dana F. Cole and Co. LLP, and approved amendments to faculty negotiating agreements to allow instructors to choose a Health Savings Account.
The board adjourned without action following an executive session on personnel.
The next meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 in North Platte.