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Mercer County commissioners retain Interstate Engineering for County Road 17 bridge project
Summary
At a special April 2 meeting, the Mercer County Commission unanimously voted to keep Interstate Engineering as the design firm for the County Road 17 bridge project after the County Road Department asked whether to terminate the contract. The board also approved the special meeting agenda and adjourned the same day.
The Mercer County Commission unanimously voted on April 2 to keep Interstate Engineering as the engineering firm on the County Road 17 bridge project after the County Road Department asked the board to consider terminating the contract.
Chairman Gene Wolf called the special meeting to order at 11:19 a.m. Commissioner Jamee Folk moved to approve the special meeting agenda; Commissioner Rick Bauman seconded and the agenda was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
During the brief discussion, the County Road Department asked for a decision on whether to terminate its engineering contract with Interstate Engineering for the County Road 17 Bridge Project. The record does not specify the contract terms, the reasons for the termination request, or any alternatives proposed.
Commissioner Jamee Folk moved to keep Interstate Engineering on the project; Commissioner Casey Voigt seconded. The five commissioners present — Gene Wolf (chairman), Jamee Folk, Mark Pierce, Rick Bauman and Casey Voigt — voted aye and the motion carried.
There were no recorded dissenting votes or amendments. Auditor Carmen Reed and Assistant Highway Superintendent Dennis Olheiser were listed as present; reporter Dan Arens of the Hazen Star and Rachel Grimm were also in attendance. The meeting was adjourned at 11:26 a.m. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Mercer County Government Center boardroom in Stanton, North Dakota. Meetings are available to view online at the Mercer County website.
