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Commissioners authorize road evaluations for RWE project, approve bridge repairs and upfront right‑of‑way payment for Bridge #23
Summary
The board cleared American Engineering Testing to evaluate roads for the RWE wind project, acknowledged damage to Bridge #14 that will require I‑beam replacement, and approved paying $22,730 up front to secure right‑of‑way for Bridge #23 construction slated for late 2027; vote totals were 3–0.
The county granted American Engineering Testing permission to evaluate roads for the RWE project and heard inspection results for local bridges. Highway Superintendent John Pluimer said Butler Fairman inspected Bridge #14 (CR 500 N, west of Main Street Road) and found no structural damage but noted that all I‑beams will need replacement; the Highway Department plans to repair the bridge before winter.
Pluimer also reported Bridge #23 will be constructed in late 2027 and requires purchase of right‑of‑way totaling $22,730. The county typically pays 20% ($4,546) but could pay the full $22,730 up front to give staff more time to acquire easements; Commissioner Dan Borgenheimer moved to pay the full amount, Commissioner Laura Coons seconded, and the motion passed 3–0.
