The Daviess County Commissioners made quick work of Tuesday’s meeting agenda. The board first heard from Highway Supervisor Chris Winkler, who presented three LPA claim vouchers to the board. They were approved. Winkler also reported that highway crews would begin concrete paving on Cannleburg Road following the Labor Day weekend. Crews are currently working to get the area ready for paving. In addition, Winkler reported that paving on Glendale Road has been moved back several times due to the weather. Finally, the board gave final approval to the sole bid from Milestone Contractors to move forward with the Montgomery Bridge Project.
The Commissioners then heard from Daviess County EDC Executive Director Bryant Niehoff, who was requesting approval to hire a community coordinator. The position is part of the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP), which works to advance e-connectivity, promote health and wellness, improve quality of place, and grow local economies. The program will be a partnership between the City of Washington and Daviess County, with both entities splitting the costs. Daviess County is one of only nine counties selected for this program and will be eligible for a grant of up to $1 million dollars, which will be used for a project to meet these goals. The commissioners approved the resolution pending Washington City Council approval. To learn more about the program, visit in.gov/ocra/HELP.
While talking with the board, Niehoff stated that the Indiana Broadband Office recently designated Daviess County as an official Broadband Ready Community. Niehoff says the designation sends a message to broadband providers…
RTC Communications has been leading the way for broadband in Daviess County. Daviess County now joins Martin, Pike, Knox, and Dubois Counties in being a Broadband Ready Community…
