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Hutchinson County agrees to let Borger golf course access county asphalt millings pending legal review
Summary
Members of the Borger Municipal Golf Course asked Hutchinson County to permit city crews to retrieve asphalt millings stored on county property for use on golf-course cart paths; the county agreed in principle but directed its attorney to confirm legal and interlocal requirements first.
HUTCHINSON COUNTY — Hutchinson County commissioners and golf-course representatives discussed giving Borger access to a county stockpile of asphalt millings for use on cart paths and small surface repairs. Danny Holcomb, who identified himself as representing the Borger Municipal Golf Course board, told the court the course needs material on hand to “make patchwork improvements as needed.”
The county discussed logistics and legal limits. A county official said the millings originated from state road work and noted that the state “can donate it to the county, and the county can give it to any other entity, but the state cannot donate straight to the city.” County staff and commissioners agreed that the existing interlocal agreement with the city likely covers routine access, but they asked the county attorney to review the paperwork first.
Commissioners and course leaders also discussed equipment and labor. Sean Holcomb, identified as the golf course superintendent, said the course does not have dump trucks, rollers or front-end loaders to move and spread the material and that the city has those resources and has helped lay paths before. Holcomb said the project would be long-term and would rely on city equipment and personnel “as their manpower and their budget allows.”
County staff said the county does not have immediate plans to use the pile and that city crews regularly retrieve millings when needed. Commissioners noted the county can donate material to the city if the county attorney confirms there is no legal barrier and the interlocal agreement is adequate. The court instructed the county attorney to review the interlocal agreement and return with written guidance so the city and golf course can proceed if appropriate.
No formal vote was recorded during the discussion; county officials described the outcome as direction to staff to complete legal review and coordinate with Borger city staff to arrange access and material transfer if permitted.
