County engineer outlines bridge, right-of-way and Twin Springs work; asks to set public hearings
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County Engineer Mike Cuny updated supervisors on bridge inspections, a possible transfer of responsibility for a park entrance bridge, scheduling public hearings to vacate right-of-way parcels, and long-term work at Twin Springs seeking state and federal funding for permanent fixes.
County Engineer Mike Cuny briefed the board on secondary-road work, bridge inspections and several property-rights matters that could require formal public hearings.
Main points: Cuny reported completed construction items and upcoming lettings, said bridge inspectors have returned load-rating reports for some structures and described a project to systematically update load ratings on high-use routes. He asked the board to schedule public hearings to consider vacating right-of-way in two matters (one involving property owned adjacent to Canoe Creek and another at a dead end) and outlined a complex ownership inquiry around a footbridge at a county park entrance.
Twin Springs and funding: Cuny said Twin Springs has repeatedly washed out and that he is exploring FEMA, DNR and NRCS funding and technical assistance for a more permanent fix. He emphasized the work is complicated by unclear property boundaries and potential sovereign-land issues. He also said the county might take on the bridge responsibility pending resolution.
Board direction: Supervisors agreed to advance scheduling of public hearings and asked staff to notify adjacent landowners; they requested additional documentation, and Cuny said he will continue research into ownership and funding options.
Quote: On property-rights actions and the need for public process, Cuny urged setting hearings and said, "we'll set the public hearings and see if there's something else that we don't know about."