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Van Zandt County commissioners discuss contracting road engineer, debris removal costs and shared equipment
Summary
In a workshop discussion, commissioners considered hiring a contract road engineer, buying a grapple/boom debris truck, sharing diagnostic equipment for heavy machinery, and noted debris pickup rose from an estimate of 12,000 to 25,000 cubic yards with FEMA reimbursement expected.
The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court held an extended workshop on collaboration between precinct road and bridge departments, discussing whether to hire a contract road engineer, acquisition of specialized debris equipment, shared diagnostic tools for heavy equipment, and lessons from recent storm debris removal.
A court member proposed contracting a professional road engineer to advise precincts on design, drainage and subgrade stabilization. He said he had contacted retired TxDOT engineer Mark McClanahan to explore options and asked whether commissioners wanted staff to pursue potential contracts and costs. "Is that…
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