Montgomery County Commissioners voted Monday to keep the Cumulative Bridge Fund rate at $.05 per $100 of assessed value.
The fund is used primarily for bridge work through the county highway department.
The county council had recommended commissioners lower the rate to $.045 but the idea was rejected by commissioners. Commissioners want to be sure the county highway can meet the present highway improvement plan that is in place.
Last week Nucor Towers and Structures announced the company will expand its existing facility and add an additional standalone building. The cost of the expansion is projected at $105 million with an additional 100 jobs.
Commissioners approved a 10-year tax abatement for the project. The abatement calls for 10% of the real estate and personal property taxes to be paid next year with an additional 10% being added to taxes being paid every year. By the 10th year the payment will be 100% of taxes due to the county.
As with all previous tax abatements, the county will hold an annual review to ensure the company is adhering to the terms of the abatement.
Drug Free Montgomery County reported on the 2027 Opioid Settlement mini-grant awards recommendations. The funds are from the federal government’s funds collected through the court settlement agreement with opioid manufacturers.
A total of $98,600 will be distributed to 11 county entities who deal with opioid addiction problems. The money will be distributed for use in 2027.
Commissioners opened two bids for replacing the roof on the Montgomery County Government Center. The first bid was from Biddle Construction for $290,400 with an alternative bid of $323,624. The second bid was from Bone Dry for the roof replacement only in the amount of $198,733. Commissioners took the bids under advisement.
The county building department will be getting a new pickup. Commissioners approved a lease with Enterprise for a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado in the amount of $822 per month for five years with a buyout at the expiration of the lease. The payments are in the department’s 2027 budget.
The next commissioners’ meeting is scheduled for 8 a.m. Oct. 26.
