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Council discusses multi-part rail-trail remediation plan and county partnership
Summary
Council members and project leads outlined a three-part rail-trail program—remediation on Parcel 1A, bridge construction and a grant package to augment the trail and depot—and said the county holds funds but the town may take contract responsibility once a formal agreement is in place.
Council heard a detailed update on the rail-trail effort that the town and county are coordinating. A committee member listed three linked projects: remediation on Parcel 1A, building bridges and trail sections, and assembling a grant package to augment the entire trail and depot. The speaker emphasized the need for an executed agreement with Morgan County because "the county has all the money. Town has the expertise and the willingness to do it," noting progress on an RFQ but warning that advertising the work should wait until funding arrangements are clear.
Participants discussed next steps to "get unstuck," including convening project leaders (Bill Clark, Joel and Misty were named as participants) for an on-site meeting so the town can serve as project lead or accept the contract and manage progress payments. The committee member said federal and state processes remain in play and that some program elements have cleared Federal Highway Administration review, which could speed access to grant funds.
Council members encouraged holding a field meeting to align county and town responsibilities and to finalize who will hold the contract before moving forward with procurement. The council asked staff to schedule the leadership meeting and to circulate a short proposal that details roles, funding flows and procurement timing.
