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Commissioners approve 4‑day workweek for highway department, hear progress on bridges and storm cleanup
Summary
Marshall County approved a 4‑10 work schedule (four 10‑hour days) for highway field crews and amended the schedule to include office staff on a four‑day week (maintaining 35 hours). Highway staff reported progress on bridge and road projects and discussed a proposed pothole‑repair machine and requests for assistance after weekend storms.
The Marshall County Board of Commissioners on May 19 approved a four‑day, 10‑hour schedule for the highway department, including an amendment to place office staff on a four‑day schedule while maintaining their 35‑hour workweek.
Why it matters: The change is intended to increase operational efficiency for field crews by reducing weekly setup and teardown cycles; commissioners and staff said the schedule should help with planning and allow longer continuous work runs for some projects.
Highway Superintendent Jason (identified in meeting) presented a progress report on county projects: Bridge 232 (Randolph Street) work continues, geotechnical investigations completed on Bridal 88 Twelfth Road, and two community crossing grant projects will soon move to reclamation and resurfacing. Jason reported recent storm response with about 25 calls for downed trees and several temporary road closures; crews worked overnight to clear roads and post signs.
Commissioners discussed a proposed new pothole‑repair machine and said they will explore funding, including possible sale of used equipment or temporary borrowing from neighboring counties. Councilmember Tim Harmon supported purchasing the machine to improve durability and reduce patching costs; Jason said the machine could be available on loan while the county secures funding.
The motion to authorize the highway department to move to a 4‑10 schedule, amended to include office staff on four days while maintaining 35‑hour weeks, carried by voice vote.
Ending: Highway staff will implement the schedule (typically through Labor Day for the summer period), continue storm cleanup, and return with updates on grant projects and equipment procurement.
