Public Works seeks telematics upgrades, applies for multiple bridge grants
Public Works briefed the board on GPS/telematics options (initial equipment cost estimated $469–$600 per cab), reported 605 calls with 538 completed, and said staff applied for 2028 State bridge grant assistance for several road/bridge locations; quarry prices rose modestly.
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Public Works Director Scott Kieffaber and Road and Bridge Superintendent Joe Gardner updated the Jackson County commissioners on operations, equipment options and grant activity at the Jan. 12 meeting. A Murphy Tractor representative, Steve Chermok, said installing a modem and three‑wire system in non‑John Deere equipment would cost about $469–$600 each and that the system uses satellite and cellular service, with monitoring available through a phone or computer application; he said their offering can also provide geofencing and fuel‑management notifications.
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