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Worth County approves two drainage work orders; discusses watchman/engineering services
Summary
Supervisors approved two drainage work orders for DD 11 Main K and DD Main A Lot 75 and debated whether to contract an outside watchman/engineering service or continue relying on county staff and ad hoc vendor support.
The Worth County Board of Supervisors approved two drainage work orders and held an extended discussion about using an outside watchman or engineering service to investigate and respond to drainage complaints.
A county staff member briefed supervisors about recent line-painting and rock-run procurement activity and about the status of a proposed watchman/engineering service. The new service had been discussed as a way to reduce workload on county secondary roads staff, particularly to avoid taking staff away from other duties to investigate drainage concerns on private property.
Supervisors and staff compared options: continuing to use county staff, calling external engineers on an as-needed basis, or entering a standing contract with an outside firm. Staff reported that a local contact (Jacob) said his firm does not want an extended contract but would perform work for the county by billing an hourly flat rate if called; another vendor’s published rates showed stepped billing that would increase if a project exceeded initial hours.
One supervisor said the main concern was whether a contracted service would take time away from Colton (a county employee) on secondary-roads duties. Staff recommended continuing current practice for routine repairs and using outside firms for larger projects as they arise. The board agreed to “sit on it for now” and to continue using Colton and existing contacts while testing external options.
Before concluding drainage business, a supervisor moved to approve two specific drainage work orders: DD 11 Main K and DD Main A Lot 75 (Perkins and Martz). Another supervisor seconded the motion. Supervisors voted in favor; the chair announced the motion carried.
Ending: Staff will obtain additional quotes for related projects and return with recommendations if the county pursues a standing watchman or engineering contract. The board did not approve a standing watchman contract at this meeting.
