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Commission approves policy to allow double chip sealing on county roads, changes 'shall' to 'may'
Summary
The commission approved a policy authorizing double chip seal on select county roads, changing mandatory language from 'shall' to 'may' and discussing required traffic counts, a five‑year ROI and assessments; the vote passed with one recorded dissent.
The Yankton County Commission voted to approve a policy allowing double chip sealing on county roads when the highway superintendent deems it appropriate, after amending the resolution language from "shall" to "may." Commissioners discussed requiring traffic counts and a five‑year return‑on‑investment analysis as guidance for decisions.
One commissioner asked whether small populations or single households on a road could trigger assessments; the commission said the highway superintendent would apply the established formula. Commissioners discussed an example that referenced 72 signatures (to create an assessment) and an illustrative $200 annual assessment figure in conversation; the model resolution does not set a single fixed assessment amount in the language on file.
The resolution passed by voice vote after a motion from Commissioner Wanda and a second from Commissioner Dan; at least one commissioner recorded a nay. Commissioners said implementation details and the superintendent’s proposals would return to the commission when specific road plans are submitted.
What’s next: The highway superintendent will prepare specific project proposals (including traffic counts and ROI) for commission approval under the new policy.
