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Commission authorizes bid solicitation for Weber Road solar project; $217,000 non‑matching grant noted
Summary
The commission approved permission to solicit bids for solar panels at the Weber Road facility. County staff and commissioners discussed roof material choices and confirmed a $217,000 non-matching grant to pay for the project.
St. Francois County commissioners voted to give county staff permission to solicit bids for solar panels at the Weber Road county facility.
County staff told commissioners the county has received a grant to fund the solar installation; in the meeting staff and commissioners referred to the grant as a $217,000 non-matching award. Commissioners discussed whether to select a metal roof or conventional shingles before installing solar panels. Staff and at least one commissioner said a metal roof costs more up front but may better accommodate solar mounting and reduce future penetrations.
A commissioner noted the county previously studied a full solar package when interest rates and technology led to a longer payback period; the current project differs because it is grant-funded rather than paid for solely from county funds. The motion to solicit bids passed with the commission saying "aye." County staff will proceed with bidding and return with vendor responses for future action.
No final selection of roof style or vendor occurred at the meeting; commissioners indicated they want to consider long-term durability and mounting methods in the bid specifications.
