HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Only two items are scheduled as part of the Reno County Commission meeting Tuesday, but there is one item of note.

That is the consideration of a proposal from restoration and waterproofing contractors to repair some lightning damage at the courthouse.

They’re proposing removing the brick of the chimney down to four courses above the roof, but warn some may fall into the chimney or over the edge. They then propose putting a metal cap over the opening and securing it with masonry anchors. The proposed cost would be $54,083 plus tax.

Other repairs to the fire escape would cost an additional $11,078 plus tax. To have the fire escape painted would be $12,247 plus tax.

Also on the agenda is the closing of the 108th Avenue Bridge. The 90-foot span over North Blaze Fork Creek gave way after a local farmer tried to pull a loaded grain cart across it.

The cost to replace the bridge could be in excess of $500,000. McPherson County has a stake in that road since it represents the county line, but has no interest in replacing it.