Schuylkill County commissioners last week agreed to extend contracts with engineers Alfred Benesch, Pottsville, for work on two county bridges until Nov. 30.

The contracts had been set to expire on June 30. The county expects to seek bids on the repairs this summer, and have the work finished by Oct. 31.The bridges are on Orchard Road in Rush Township, and on Copp Road in Upper Mahantongo Township.In other matters, commissioners approved the annual fall cleanup for the last two weeks in September. Details on the 12 sites will be determined later. This year, the cleanup will include the collection of household hazardous waste.In other matters, commissioners approved a cooperation agreement with Frackville Borough for a 2012 Community Development Block Grant project for storm water improvements and a cooperation agreement with Delano Township for a demolition project at 27 Walnut St.They also will seek bids for a 2012 CDBG project in Frackville. Bids will be due in the controller's office May 19 and will be opened on May 22. The tentative award date is May 28.Commissioners also granted permission to award a $41,100 contract to Alfred Benesch, Pottsville, for engineering services for the CDBG waterline project in Cass Township. They also granted permission to award a $42,300 contract to Benesch for engineering services for the CDBG waterline project in Schuylkill Township.Commissioners also approved the repository sales bids for tax-delinquent properties at 331 Roosevelt Drive, Mahanoy Township, for $300 to Lee Williams, and at 1023 E. Pine St., Mahanoy City Borough, for $100 to James Arabic.Commissioners also approved the award of a $52,550 contract for the demolition of 106, 108, 112, and 116 Main St. in Girardville to the lowest bidder, Affordable Construction & Demolition, Coal Township.The courthouse will be closed Tuesday for Election Day. Commissioners will meet next at 10 a.m. Thursday.