Vigo County commissioners approve minutes, claims, road closure and multiple highway contracts

Vigo County Board of Commissioners approved routine business items and several highway-related procurement actions at a meeting (date not specified).

The board approved two sets of minutes, accepted $5,675,949.05 in claims, authorized a temporary road closure for a community glow run, approved a $10,910 amendment to a professional services agreement for additional surveying on a park trail, accepted three annual asphalt bid submissions and approved a five-year copier lease for the assessor’s office.

The claims approval covered county disbursements for the period referenced during the meeting. The board also approved the March 24 bid-opening record for the Vigo County Highway Department and accepted three bids for asphalt products for the coming year, which the auditor opened and presented.

Commissioners approved a one-night closure of Hunt Road between Wabash Avenue and Indiana 42 on April 25 from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to accommodate the Lost Creek Glow Run; officers will provide traffic control. The Riley Lions Club also announced a May 3 run/walk on the Riley Trail that will not require a trail closure but will use traffic control on roadways.

Kevin Gardner, Vigo County assessor, presented a five-year copier lease with Gordon Flesch that he said will provide three new machines and "save just under $700 a year." Gardner noted adjustments to monthly copy allotments as part of the renewal. The board approved the lease on motion.

The highway department asked for a $10,910 amendment to a professional services agreement to conduct additional surveying around Ray Park after the construction team concluded the initial survey was inadequate. The board approved that amendment.

The board accepted the three bids for asphalt products after an auditor-led opening and review. Commissioners voted to accept all bids as presented.

Motions were handled by voice vote; commissioners asked for and received affirmation of approval on each item during the meeting.

Ending: The board completed routine business and procurement approvals and moved on to a presentation by the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce. Several items announced during the meeting (for example, bid awards and the copier lease) will proceed according to the procurement and contract timelines discussed by staff.