By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Dec. 16 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, County Engineer Josh Sebern discussed the plans for bridge replacement project BROS-C039-8J-39 on 240th Street over Seely Creek, south of Highway 44.
“It’s a three-span timber bridge currently, and we’re going to replace it with a concrete slab bridge. This is federal aid, 100% covered by federal aid. It will pass through the local budget, but it’s 100% reimbursed,” Sebern said.
Sebern said the construction would likely happen either in 2026 or 2027. The board unanimously approved the final plans of the project as described by Sebern.
Board Chair Maggie Armstrong brought up the possibility of moving the Veterans Affairs/General Assistance office into a different office space within the courthouse. She said the reason for considering such a move is for privacy concerns. Armstrong said she discussed the situation with Beth Watson, department head of the VA/GA departments.
“We all know what it’s like when there’s somebody in Beth’s office and they’re trying to conduct a meeting, and we have a meeting. It’s just very loud, and that has brought up some privacy concerns,” Armstrong said.
Armstrong said the best option appears to be having the VA/GA office move downstairs into the former “mental health room.” Armstrong said if the move is approved, clear signage would be needed to help all visitors know how to reach the VA/GA office. Armstrong said the proposed move was an idea that Watson brought to her attention, so Watson is in favor of the idea.
The supervisors unanimously approved the office move as described by Armstrong.
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