Huron board approves $13,085 RFP for Phase 1B archaeological work at Water District #10

The Huron Town Board voted Feb. 24 to approve an RFP from Morton Archaeological Research for Phase 1B archaeological field investigation and report for Water District #10 at a cost of $13,085. The motion, brought by Councilmember Phil Eygnor and seconded by Councilmember Tiffany Smith, was adopted (AYES 4, NAYS 0).

Dave Doyle of MRB Group told the board that state preservation review requires a small archaeological test before work proceeds. "once you submit to SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) they concurred that a shovel test will need to be done," he said, adding that the test should take about "10-12 days" and that the broader Phase 1 construction is still on schedule to begin in July. The minutes record that the board believes there is enough contingency in the project budget to cover the investigation costs.

The resolution authorizes the town to proceed with the contracted fieldwork and report; next steps listed in the minutes include scheduling the shovel test with SHPO concurrence and coordinating timelines with the contractor and town staff. The board did not record any amendments to the contract in the minutes.