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Taylor Seathrop Williams Design Group (presented by Scott Seathrop and Sam Weiser) described a three-stage process — visioning, strategy development and an implementation action plan — and highlighted tailored outreach tools, steering-committee usage, and optional attachments for transportation and market analysis. Taylor Seathrop Williams said they would produce an action-oriented plan they expect the county to use annually to track progress.

Veritas (presented by Jack Woods, Civitas Strategies) focused on a strong implementation lens and on aligning growth, land use and economic development with local quality-of-life priorities. The team emphasized targeted stakeholder meetings, broad online survey engagement and an approximately 12-month timeline that includes implementation matrices linking actions, partners, costs and phasing.

American StructurePoint (presented by Phil Rob) described a planning practice nested in a larger engineering firm, noting the advantage of on-call technical support for infrastructure, transportation and drainage questions. StructurePoint emphasized public outreach options (local pop-up events, virtual platforms) and a final “critical-path strategies” section to translate plan recommendations into prioritized, actionable steps.

Commissioners said a separate scoring committee, which included commissioners and outside reviewers, had already shortlisted three teams and would meet in the coming week to select a consultant. No final selection or contract award was made at the May 5 meeting; commissioners asked the firms to provide sample plans and implementation examples for review and said staff would circulate materials to the scoring committee.

Ending — Commissioners asked staff to post sample materials and plan examples from each firm; a follow-up selection discussion is expected within weeks to award the comprehensive-plan contract and begin public engagement work before summer.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commissioners 5-5-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Three consultant teams presented competing proposals May 5 for a countywide comprehensive plan, stressing community engagement, implementation matrices and roughly year-long timelines; commissioners will reconvene next week to advance the finalist selection.","taxTitle","Dubois County, Indiana","taxId",70545,"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},6249830,"County opens owner-occupied rehabilitation electrical and HVAC bids; grant cap set at $15,000",844,2438000,3282000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3204725-cecdee43d8b02c279fcb23a060ac8dd7&start=2438&end=3282","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3204725-cecdee43d8b02c279fcb23a060ac8dd7/thumbnail_2438000.jpg","/articles/6249830/Dubois-County/Indiana/County-opens-owner-occupied-rehabilitation-electrical-and-HVAC-bids-grant-cap-set-at-15000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249830-f61b4803892ad83cb340164ce35cbfc5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135808&Signature=Uj9NSHoQyCU6m838O0~thpnaZeJt1dg~aU9ev5opGknHhLs8~prbheNj19VJ~rXAxZKerWy0hFYuS7f62i1xRWo4qWZDK4ItYDM3NbBYv4026ugMSvVS0AKoBw9remwPZyJ~hEaCRrTp1S1kHiIRxQWV5CeqeIYIqDoib7~kNKxSUYI4N4i941cUYX7efw4S6ZhW7RMohtG0SfrHs-zeb0YWG0WhiNno9lbRy65BZiWkolN4k0yHLGxsy~dmgHp8HJxSfwb00yfLj4Ec1ecvmqWrKoVJpbU2WOGGi-h93i1ja6gLZol~A44Lev3fqNM1-8MasoudTz61UzL-RN83eQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","DuBois County staff opened consolidated bids May 5 for owner-occupied rehabilitation electrical, HVAC and related repairs submitted by local contractors. The bids covered multiple addresses in the county and included items ranging from water-heater and furnace replacements to full HVAC systems and electrical-service upgrades.

Program staff noted the program uses a grant with a maximum award of $15,000 per property. During the bid opening several line items exceeded the grant cap; staff said in some cases contractors or homeowners could make up the difference but the grant source restricts how funds may be applied.

Several contractors submitted quotes for dozens of addresses; sample bid amounts read into the record included HVAC unit replacements ($3,696.69; $4,450.00; $5,999.00 among others), electrical upgrades ($16,500.00; $17,500.00 on particular addresses) and water-heater replacements ($1,350.00; $3,308.00). Staff told commissioners that a few properties did not receive any bids and that one contractor had attempted to submit after the deadline and was asked to hold the submission for possible next-round consideration.

Commissioners asked program staff to advertise more widely next round to encourage broader contractor participation. The board did not take immediate award action; staff will review bid completeness and funding compatibility and return with recommendations at a future meeting.

Ending — Commissioners emphasized the need to match the awarded scope to the $15,000 grant cap and asked staff to provide a consolidated recommendation and any homeowner-cost-share requirements when the bids are returned for final approval.","DuBois County opened multiple electrical and HVAC bids for owner-occupied rehabilitation projects. Bidders presented varied quotes across dozens of addresses; staff said the program grant cap is $15,000 and that several properties did not receive bids. Commissioners directed staff to review the packages and return with recommendations.",{"_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},6249834,"Commissioners award multiple county paving contracts after bid openings",812,3342000,4154000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3204725-cecdee43d8b02c279fcb23a060ac8dd7&start=3342&end=4154","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3204725-cecdee43d8b02c279fcb23a060ac8dd7/thumbnail_3342000.jpg","/articles/6249834/Dubois-County/Indiana/Commissioners-award-multiple-county-paving-contracts-after-bid-openings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249834-3838ed8bb96e889aa524b50057f50179/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135808&Signature=miDJdPAblVgoQ8XIztEw2Hviv6~xtBPPtPJqbmHtAJG8CPdW9NWExHeDg64Kl~KsYe60yhZgqstwBQndwlECXF0dl7FfpkGuuC3Jk9i1s2kCHt4IT12GOcHA~WLPYUuDgx8t1nmHqlcYyRbfNpDA5Iekmx-zByaYLAcayHj9HKv8EZFQmXxfDhOd-8-Kp54vNM9X-ZV0jC7g7hEs8g---n-~oPCP4HTaVi1BP9Qec5FcwoloWyMhlwPhqF3CZiUmYYo6pgZI1sR9k2lme3eHN5p2e6kn6wE~hfQgoV~stSvwkm8~TxdOw2ytDCr8XkaWPLQ9k0xpOwPvECOVQ1Qx4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","DuBois County commissioners took formal action May 5 to accept and award multiple 2025 highway paving bids after the highway department opened sealed proposals earlier in the meeting.

Highway staff reported low responsive bids for five county paving projects; commissioners approved awards to the lowest bidders following review. Projects cover subdivisions and stretches of county road identified for resurfacing this season. Highway staff said bids were consistent with engineer estimates and will be scheduled once contractor availability and city participation (where applicable) are finalized.

Key awards announced by county staff included:
- Wilman Hill subdivision (Project 2502): Calcar (low responsive bidder) — $219,653.95
- 75 North / Project 2503 (75 North): E & B Paving — $70,745.00 (low responsive bid reported)
- Countrywood Estates subdivision (Project 2504): E & B Paving — $52,990.00
- 400 West (Project 2505): Calcar base bid for county portion — $59,542.70 (alternate city portion to be handled separately)
- 540 East / 1150 South (Project 2506): Calcar — $141,096.50
- New Orleans Road / Morton Hill / 900 East (Project 2507): Calcar — $187,667.50

Commissioners noted that one project (project 2505) included an alternate portion within the city of Honeyburg; that city will determine whether to reimburse the county for the city portion. Highway staff said all bid documents will remain available publicly for inspection and that contracts will be executed after formal paperwork and insurance documents are confirmed.

Ending — Highway staff will coordinate scheduling with contractors and return to the commissioners with contract documents and project schedules; commissioners asked staff to confirm that all low bidders met bonding, insurance and bid responsiveness checks before award documents are finalized.","After opening and reviewing bids, DuBois County commissioners voted to award several 2025 paving projects to the lowest responsive bidders, covering subdivisions and county roads; contracts and amounts were recorded and will be finalized by highway staff.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6249839,"Dubois County orders repairs, pauses fine after owner signs demolition contract for deteriorating Main Street building",1348,4192000,5540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3204725-cecdee43d8b02c279fcb23a060ac8dd7&start=4192&end=5540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3204725-cecdee43d8b02c279fcb23a060ac8dd7/thumbnail_4192000.jpg","/articles/6249839/Dubois-County/Indiana/Dubois-County-orders-repairs-pauses-fine-after-owner-signs-demolition-contract-for-deteriorating-Main-Street-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249839-4e8f9db670262175b0e3bd17e6a0200d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135808&Signature=lItOQEnV7YZ0RBJKolbxOzFhWcTVe8819BhwIZ4RN0lw9qOaNzgjBA319iBPWOe13T~3s51wLuZW3LBG9GwDaUSxkntvumkooHEqx~e5wLJUnQhdIPpcYeuQ~kEb50QuSqFqmrahplv20YdzLBmO0ZJgi78JqRJk6K0Uz5qaQw-MpEVGHToaMX4J9jmCbuYVmZAy8m2gwOtIoNw~ax-f37iNyyElP8Z1BUN~bxcPHVpo~LiAoPxzO25X7tgr4WmZh02N~K-S3v8rvsSamuPREA38TYbgmQTe1WexdnvjQuJt6RrxI6S2C-i7dqmZisgJC1Map9VN~aL2ukF61f0c0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","DuBois County commissioners on May 5 determined that a boarded Main Street building presented an immediate public-safety hazard and authorized county staff to solicit contractor quotes to remove the unsafe portion of the structure and clear debris from the public right-of-way.

The action followed multiple inspections by county health staff and repeated attempts to secure voluntary repairs from the owner. Commissioners voted to assess a civil penalty of $1,200 to cover county enforcement costs, and directed the health department to obtain two to three demolition quotes if the cost is expected to exceed the county's informal threshold for soliciting multiple bids.

At the meeting the property owner appeared and said he had signed a contract with a local excavator to demolish the unsafe rear addition. The owner told commissioners the contractor would begin no later than May 25 and complete work by June 15. Because the owner provided a binding contract with a near-term schedule, the board voted to postpone activation of the civil penalty until the June 15 completion date; commissioners said the penalty could be reinstated if the work is not finished or the contract is not executed as presented.

County legal staff advised that if the county performs demolition, the costs can be assessed to the property and eventually placed as a lien if unpaid. Commissioners asked health staff to document time and costs incurred enforcing the order so any final monetary assessment accurately reflects county expenses.

The board asked for an update at its next scheduled meeting on June 16 and said staff would re-inspect the property to confirm completion before taking further enforcement steps.

Ending — The county's action was framed as a public-safety response: the commissioners said they preferred the owner to complete the repairs, but also prepared to carry out the work and recover costs if the property is not corrected by the new June 15 deadline.","County commissioners found a Main Street building unsafe, ordered clearance and repair work, voted a $1,200 civil penalty and instructed health staff to solicit contractor quotes — then agreed to delay enforcement after the owner presented a signed demolition contract with a May 25 start and June 15 completion target.","actionData","errors"]

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Three consultant teams present comprehensive-plan approaches; commissioners to meet next week to narrow selection

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Commissioners award multiple county paving contracts after bid openings

Dubois County orders repairs, pauses fine after owner signs demolition contract for deteriorating Main Street building