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County to submit two bridges for state 'soft match' program; commissioners debate road repairs and culvert complaints
Summary
County staff said the state opened a 'soft match' program for bridges; staff will pick two worst-rated bridges for submission (estimated $1,000 cost). Commissioners also discussed local road complaints, culverts and alleged landowner actions that wash gravel into ditches and may require enforcement or cost-sharing.
County staff notified commissioners that the state’s 'soft match' program is open and recommended the county select the two worst-rated bridges for potential funding; staff asked permission to proceed with the submission process and indicated there is a $1,000 application cost. "That's gonna cost you 1000 dollars," one commissioner noted as the county weighed participation in the program.
Separately, township officials raised repeated complaints about a landowner’s dirtwork washing gravel into ditches and damaging roads. Commissioners discussed options including culvert installation, ditch cleaning and contacting attorneys to define enforcement or cost-sharing responsibilities. Staff proposed targeted cleanup, culvert placement and further investigation to identify a sustainable fix.
