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York County highway superintendent outlines milling and paving plans; ARPA projects nearly complete
Summary
Harvey Kind, York County Highway superintendent, updated commissioners on road work including milling on Southwest Notch Road, Country Club Avenue and other scheduled projects; county officials said ARPA funds covered paving work and the last project was expected to finish this fall.
Harvey Kind, York County Highway superintendent, briefed the Board of Commissioners on ongoing and planned road projects and maintenance.
Kind told commissioners crews are "still hauling gravel, still laying roads" and that crews are beginning blacktop mowing in advance of winter. He described a planned milling operation on Southwest Notch Road where the first 150 feet will be fully removed and rebuilt to improve drainage before milling and paving resumes; pre-construction marking and site work were reported completed and one-lane closures of Highway 81 will be required while machines are present.
Kind identified other upcoming projects to be staged: Country Club Avenue, 20 Fifth Street and Road G. He said asphalt will be hauled from Waverly for some jobs and that establishing a temporary asphalt plant would be costly. The superintendent noted discussion of French drains and other fixes to aid elevation and drainage in reconstruction work.
County officials earlier in the meeting said nearly all ARPA-funded paving projects tied to $2.3 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds were complete or expected to be finished in the next few weeks, which county staff said saved taxpayer dollars by reducing direct paving expenses.
Visitors bureau and public comment Alex, from the York County Visitors Bureau, reported strong turnout at recent community events, including a Westwood rededication that drew more than 100 attendees, and said the bureau's digital campaigns produced thousands of impressions monthly across Nebraska and neighboring states.
A public commenter, Lord (or Lower) Peterson of Road 13 in Bradshaw, thanked commissioners for their budget work but urged broader public engagement on taxation and expressed concern about expanding taxable assessments (for example, portable sheds) and the effect on taxpayers.
Why it matters Planned milling and paving projects and drainage improvements affect travel safety, farm and harvest-season logistics and local budgets. The county's use of ARPA funds for pavement projects was highlighted as a mechanism to reduce taxpayer outlay.
What happens next Roads staff will schedule lane-closure notices for milling and paving operations, coordinate drainage work and complete the remaining ARPA-funded paving projects this fall as weather allows. The visitors bureau will continue tourism outreach through the winter season.
