County engineers report flood damage and approve truck purchase, bid advertisements and pavement preservation contract

County highway staff told commissioners that heavy rains and localized flooding had produced multiple sites of storm damage; crews identified about 41 locations requiring review and prioritized culvert replacements where washout created a void under roadways.

The board took three procurement actions related to highway operations:

- Approved purchase of a new pickup truck from Saks Fleet Services (2026 model Chevy Silverado 1500) at the quoted price (motion amended to include sales tax). The motion passed with the board’s unanimous voice vote as recorded in the minutes.

- Authorized advertisement for sealed bids on two full‑depth reclamation projects (SP075618017 and CP07560904O) for work to be constructed in 2026. Staff said the advertisement must run this year to allow timely procurement and construction next season.

- Approved a chip and fog seal contract with Morris Hill Court and Trucking (quote shown in the record at about $46,100) for pavement preservation of county parking/blacktop areas. Commissioners amended the motion to fund the work from Human Services reserve funds; the motion carried.

Why it matters: Flooding and culvert failures pose safety and access risks; the procurement actions fund both immediate fleet replacement needs and pavement preservation intended to extend the life of county surfaces. Staff said some repairs may require outside contractors and that a FEMA application is being prepared for storm damage reimbursement where appropriate.

Staff said striping and paving projects continue on schedule where weather allows and that crews are completing roadside mowing and shop roof repairs. The board’s motions were recorded as passed; specific roll‑call tallies were not listed in the public transcript, which records voice votes with unanimous “ayes.”