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At the meeting the board voted 3-0 to approve the MOU for the regional sewer district after members who had reviewed the draft said concerns were addressed and changes had been made before returning the document to partner bodies for final review. The motion to approve the MOU carried by voice vote.

The board also voted to provide support letters for broadband projects submitted to the Indiana Broadband Office, including requests from Comcast and local SCI REMC. Commissioners characterized those votes as routine support for county broadband expansion and approved the letters by voice vote (motion carried 3-0).

An appointment to the Harrison Township Fire District was tabled until the next meeting while the board awaits a resignation letter and additional paperwork; the motion to table carried 3-0.

Commissioners approved a request from Secoa to use the county's large meeting room (vote 3-0).

In response to a public question about the county recycling center, county staff said the board awarded a construction contract in December for a recycling/EMS location on land the county purchased near Sinterton and that the facility is expected to open later this year. Staff said the site will be staffed during regular hours, will be monitored by camera, and county rules will limit items that contaminate recycling (for example, mattresses and televisions will not be accepted). The board recorded no additional votes on that update at the meeting.

Public comment: Chase Harker addressed the board with a proposal of privately owned land near Morgan Street as a potential relocation site for the transportation department's salt barn and related facilities; he said the parcel (approximately 2.79 acres) was listed for about $59,000 and offered to buy back a corner of the parcel so the county could use it. County staff said they would review the property title and easements before taking further action.

Why it matters: The MOU affects regional sewer governance and projects in the area; broadband support letters advance federal/state funding applications; decisions about the recycling site and land for transportation facilities affect county operations and service access.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Comissioners 2/3/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding for the Morgan County Regional Sewer District, authorized letters supporting broadband projects and tabled an appointment to the Harrison Township Fire District.","taxTitle","Morgan County, Indiana","taxId",63769,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6357571,"United Consulting presents 2024 bridge inspection report; county staff outline Bridge 107 schedule and consultant",411,421815,832950,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2214147-be13f03e540fab5bb033be6f749364b6&start=421&end=832","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2214147-be13f03e540fab5bb033be6f749364b6/thumbnail_421815.jpg","/articles/6357571/Morgan-County/Indiana/United-Consulting-presents-2024-bridge-inspection-report-county-staff-outline-Bridge-107-schedule-and-consultant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357571-35e86191eef55719adc0768c0d0e644e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771085788&Signature=YrePdUHf2D71bH-4EWu5ywRqUmemP6sH3e6sZmcnD36z2j1kr7vaW7PsIb0Eh5qxomjtONkXQG7gIGYyr55SL12ml3xlmn2QCaUK18F-yI0gogo7bdSJZSc5wzrbU1ulmf7Roy5VgoRCluJpZBSAR0hsintvyUI-q12Th-dAjOGtJw0DShw0ecxa1ZeccDTwdpssFfvA0Hrxd1ErXtmcoJWymacEs9TG69LwD8SizA4Mq3yMaoHmlneS4TB2Psw5S4Chz7Bb9qNC4cWUBUwjOsDZZEQCQNLI0GpVr3aA8efuc9hAvdueaPG9WH6u~TY91IJwYFgdIbtm0Z2BGL9~IA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","United Consulting presented Morgan County's 2024 bridge inspection report, summarizing findings from phase two of the firm's inspections and offering a prioritized schedule for rehabilitation, repair and replacement across the county's inventory of 157 bridges.

Kyle Kent of United Consulting told commissioners the contract covers a four-year inspection period that began in August 2022 and that the Federal Highway Administration reimbursed the county for 80% of the inspection contract cost. Kent said the report includes maintenance lists, posting lists for load restrictions, and a priority schedule identifying which bridges could be rehabilitated, replaced or repaired in the future. \"These federal aid contracts are really great for tackling the large high cost structures, but they're slightly less optimal for smaller crossings or bridges with lower traffic volumes,\" Kent said, noting smaller bridges often score lower for federal funding and suggesting a Community Crossings matching grant could be appropriate for bundling smaller projects.

Kent also highlighted county metrics included in the packet, saying Morgan County performs better than the state average on multiple inspection metrics and noting the county's average bridge age and an estimated replacement rate (about two bridges per year for an inventory this size) to maintain a 75-year lifecycle.

Separately, Justin Schneck updated the commissioners on Bridge 107. The county executed a contract with Burgess & Niple after applying for INDOT funding; staff received notice to proceed in late November 2024 and the consultant has begun survey and office-based utility coordination. Ed Spar of Burgess & Niple introduced himself to the commissioners and said his firm looks forward to working on the replacement. Schneck said the project is currently scheduled for a 2030 construction timeline through the INDOT federal-aid process and that survey work is resuming after winter delays.

Why it matters: The inspection report informs maintenance priorities and funding strategy. The Bridge 107 update clarifies the project schedule and consultant team for a major future construction project.","United Consulting summarized the county's 2024 bridge inspection findings covering 157 bridges and noted Federal Highway Administration reimbursed 80% of inspection costs. County staff provided an update on Bridge 107 design and the consultant Burgess & Niple, with construction currently scheduled for 2030 under the INDOT federal-aid process.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6357576,"Commissioners approve $32,527.34 reimbursable agreement with SCI REMC, authorize Bridge 68 plans to go to bid and accept opened bids for review",305,16141,321590,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2214147-be13f03e540fab5bb033be6f749364b6&start=16&end=321","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2214147-be13f03e540fab5bb033be6f749364b6/thumbnail_16141.jpg","/articles/6357576/Morgan-County/Indiana/Commissioners-approve-3252734-reimbursable-agreement-with-SCI-REMC-authorize-Bridge-68-plans-to-go-to-bid-and-accept-opened-bids-for-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357576-3138aa1fc49fd7c48d6f8d484c2ae6f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771085788&Signature=hbvHjAgdOTsV6j5e~keIckXFnFKe~sHQEtywggSk17lKceBxbPknkOHfrhSoVAlknE5iNY3lvBbkx0aduAS9PHdY~GlJrDM0hF4OAm2o0XaJctPdOki04o2SssZ5x5xwEdLDTYtMulkzeCLGsu3XDvE5RDFI48wcVjKPebkdI26xMHtaI~LsQotNtnBKR8mDbzyN12pKYH8UHzJcPdswD-AFoX6BZ3DzPn8-HII-IkB8i6BYJC5YfsI9RphSnshqsrtHMVeaZLF~Q5TdlOtmcFviG1ac41vO2tpfCSrlxeadyOiWXt4FvH8MfW3Y6JIOXnvgTgP8YGwZAm9nVB1DJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Morgan County commissioners approved a reimbursable agreement with SCI REMC totaling $32,527.34 to relocate electric and fiber facilities for the Bridge 68 project on Ballenger Road, authorized Bridge 68 plans to be advertised for bid with a March 3 bid date, and accepted the bids opened at the meeting for county review and later award recommendation.

The reimbursable agreement was presented by Justin Schneck of the county highway department. Schneck said the electric and fiber facilities are within the project easement and must relocate before construction: \"So therefore, their reimbursable cost total $32,527.34. We have worked with both subsectors of SCI to get a new relocation and plan. So once we have this agreement signed, they are ready to move with their relocations so we can start the bridge project.\" The board voted, by voice, to approve the agreement (vote recorded as 3-0).

Schneck also presented the title sheet and plan set for Bridge 68 and said the county intends to advertise the project for bid on March 3. He said the surveyor provided full-size sheets for signatures and that the county's consultant on the project is Versus Engineering. Commissioner Adams moved to approve going to bid; the motion carried 3-0.

During the meeting staff opened sealed bids for several bridge projects and for a multi-bridge rehabilitation contract. Examples read into the record included: a bid of $636,210; an HIS Constructors bid of $606,372.32; a $595,000 bid; and for the multi-bridge waterproof membrane/new wearing surface project, an All Star Paving bid of $789,199.25 and a Baumgardner Asphalt bid of $695,091.65. Justin Schneck told the board the county would review the bids and return to the next meeting with recommendations for award. Later in the meeting the board voted to \"accept all bids as presented\" so staff could complete their review and bring the lowest responsive, responsible bidder recommendations back to the board (motion by Commissioner Collier, seconded by Commissioner Adams; vote 3-0).

Schneck said Bridge 99 had been reviewed and was ready, and that two other bid packages would be brought back to the next meeting for award. The board did not make any immediate awards at the meeting; the accepted-bids vote was to allow staff time to confirm responsiveness and prepare formal award recommendations.

Votes at a glance
- Reimbursable agreement with SCI REMC for Bridge 68 utility relocations ($32,527.34): approved, vote 3-0.
- Approval to advertise Bridge 68 plans for bid (March 3): approved, vote 3-0.
- Motion to accept all opened bids as presented for staff review and award recommendation: approved, vote 3-0.

Why it matters: Approving the utility reimbursement and authorizing advertisement moves Bridge 68 from design toward construction. Accepting opened bids as presented starts the county's procurement review process so staff can verify the lowest responsive, responsible bidders and return formal award recommendations at a later meeting.","Morgan County commissioners approved a reimbursable utility relocation agreement with SCI REMC for Bridge 68, authorized final plans for advertisement with a March 3 bid date and voted to accept opened bridge bids as presented for later award recommendation.","actionData","errors"]

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Commissioners approve $32,527.34 reimbursable agreement with SCI REMC, authorize Bridge 68 plans to go to bid and accept opened bids for review