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County engineer updates; board approves $10,000 IDOT improvement resolution for Chatham Branch
Summary
County engineer reported on recent highway vehicle purchases, pending title and radio installations, and a resolution authorizing IDOT involvement on Chatham Branch improvements with $10,000 local commitment. The highway committee asked the board to approve the IDOT resolution and provided timelines for vehicle outfitting.
County engineer Allen Harwood updated the board on recent highway equipment purchases, noting that two trucks (24F250 series) have been purchased and will receive toolboxes, lights and radios; installation cost estimates were described as approximately $5,000. Harwood also discussed title and license‑plate paperwork and pending installation of emergency radios.
Harwood presented a resolution for improvement for Chatham Branch (project 20-00257-DU R) requesting IDOT involvement and a $10,000 county contribution; the board considered and approved the resolution by roll call as recorded in the minutes. The engineer also reported that an acting-county‑engineer arrangement and retirement timing for the current engineer were under discussion but no action was required at the meeting.
The board asked that details on installations and expected in‑service timing be provided to the finance committee for any related budget adjustments.
