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Commission takes action related to bridge project

By Greg Bebermeyer

05/03/2024

Brown County Courthouse

(KNZA)--A Brown County bridge replacement project will move forward following action taken by Brown County Commission.

Following discussion, the Commission voted unanimously to pay Dan and Amy Kopp $675 for the purchase of 0.12 acres for a permanent right-of-way easement for the project.

The Commission also voted 2-1 to pay the Kopp's attorney fees in the amount of $750.

Commissioner Lamar Shoemaker cast the lone dissenting vote, questioning whether it was a reasonable expense and concern about the precedent it could set.

The action will allow the Kansas Department of Transportation to move forward with bid letting for the project.

In other business, the Commission approved the appointment of Melanie Mears as the new county health officer.

Mears has worked at the Brown County office of the NEK Multi-County Health Department for three years.

She will replace Robin Downard, who recently resigned.

The Commission also approve the appointment of Mears to the Northeast Kansas Environmental Services board.

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