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Board agrees staff should develop plan to rejoin MDOT local technical assistance training
Summary
After a report about a leaning utility pole and maintenance needs, the board asked the road manager and county engineer to craft a proposal to reengage with MDOT training programs covering asphalt, electrical work and pavement maintenance; staff will return with a plan and costs.
County staff told the board that a utility pole in Longwood presented a safety hazard and that MDOT offers a local technical assistance program covering asphalt, electrical and pavement maintenance training.
"I've talked to Miss Shirley Johnson from MDOT," Speaker 10 told the board and asked for permission to pursue reading the county back into the assistance program during winter downtime. Speaker 10 listed potential training topics and said MDOT previously worked with Washington County.
Board members debated whether a formal board order was needed and whether the road manager and county engineer had already had preliminary discussions. The board directed those staff members to meet, develop a scope and cost estimate, and return to the board with a recommendation rather than take immediate action.
Members said the training could improve road‑work quality, signage and safety in work zones; one member emphasized coordination with the county safety officer and road department before presenting a plan in open session. The board did not commit funding at the meeting but authorized staff to prepare the proposal and next steps.
