Commission authorizes $7,500 structural analysis for old courthouse rafters
Summary
The commission authorized up to $7,500 for Midwest Engineering to analyze rafters and roof structures at the county’s old courthouse to determine repair or replacement needs after prior estimates ranged much higher.
The Lincoln County Commission authorized the building superintendent to contract with Midwest Engineering for up to $7,500 to analyze rafter and roof structures on the old courthouse.
Building superintendent John Rambo told the commission he is seeking professional analysis to determine whether localized repair or full replacement is necessary and said the $7,500 estimate is substantially lower than earlier quotes of $20,000–$30,000. Commissioners and members of the courthouse advisory committee discussed prior inspections and differing professional opinions; one commissioner described the $7,500 arrangement as a pragmatic step to get professional guidance before committing to larger expenditures.
A public commenter who participated in the courthouse committee asked that the committee be included in any on‑site engineering inspection. Commissioners agreed the analysis should inform next steps and that the report would be used to develop scope and budget recommendations if repairs are needed.
The motion to authorize the expenditure passed by roll call with all commissioners voting in favor.
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