The good news is there are plenty of viable options but the bad news is it’s a tough decision. That was the verdict of BG Consultant experts, who presented their initial findings on space needs for Pottawatomie County Monday.
Project Manager/Architect Clint Hibbs shared that and other findings with County Commissioners in Westmoreland Monday, adding an estimated 4.4 million dollars would be needed both for renovations of current county buildings or if they want to replace older buildings with a new one. In fact Hibbs mentioned two options for two-story new facilities, two options for single-story facilities, and wall-to-wall options for renovations and improvements.
The old courthouse, health department, and existing County office buildings were all examined.
Commission Chair Pat Weixelman told BG there was pretty good information and he appreciated their efforts, describing them as a great help.
Zoning was another matter of interest during Monday morning’s Pottawatomie County Commission Meeting. Weixelman said the commission received another request for an issue involving second entrances into a lot on a subdivision. The commission ended up denying this request, but might consider special circumstances for another one, with that one tabled for now.
Weixelman noted Zoning Administrator Gregg Webster announced his office had received twenty building permit applications last month.
And cooler temperatures don’t necessarily mean less work for Pottawatomie County’s Noxious Weed department. The county commission had a few requests for the noxious weed crew in order to make recent construction areas look cleaner. Also discussed were repairs on some bridges before the weather becomes too cold. And Public Works crews are evaluating progress on the Belvue Bridge.
Gravel roads became a topic of discussion at Monday morning’s Pottawatomie County Commission meeting. After considerable discussion, commissioners agreed that a new dust control treatment will be tried in the Green Valley area. The magnesium chloride would provide a six-to-eight inch base.
And a community in Pottawatomie County may soon have a new fire station, giving Administrator Robert Reece the go-ahead to pursue a building located in Olsburg for a possible fire station.
