County highway engineer outlines chip‑seal conversion rules and budget limits
County Highway Engineer Levi Lester reviewed the county's 2019 chip‑seal policy requiring a 60‑foot right‑of‑way and described the prioritization process and funding constraints (roughly $125,000/year). Commissioners discussed consistency, exceptions and whether to raise the annual fund.
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Levi Lester, Du Bois County’s highway engineer, gave a detailed explanation of the county’s chip‑seal conversion policy, emphasizing safety and the need for a 60‑foot right‑of‑way before converting a gravel road to chip seal.
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