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Spencer County advances Kingsmill road adoption and backs 25 mph first reading for Washburn Lane
Summary
The Fiscal Court gave first reading to an ordinance to adopt three Kingsmill subdivision roads into the county road system and approved a first reading to set a 25 mph speed limit on Washburn Lane while Qk4 and county staff pursue design and grant options for Washburn Lane widening.
Spencer County Fiscal Court on Jan. 19 advanced two road measures and discussed planning and funding for Washburn Lane improvements.
The court gave first reading to Ordinance No. 5 (2021), which would adopt Alexander Way, St. James Court and Waverly Court in the Kingsmill subdivision onto the county road system for limited maintenance. The ordinance lists developer bond amounts (Alexander Way: $43,221.08; St. James Court: $20,417.32; Waverly Court: $3,503.90) and directs the court to hold the bonds for one year, reducing bond amounts to 50% after one year pending a satisfactory final inspection by the county engineering firm. Qk4 engineer Eric Bean recounted re‑inspection findings and a short punchlist of minor items that must be addressed before full bond release.
On transportation safety, the court approved first reading of Ordinance No. 4 (2021) to establish a 25‑mile‑per‑hour speed limit on Washburn Lane (County Road 1128) after a resident's written request for a reduction. The motion passed with Magistrate Beaverson the lone 'nay'.
Magistrate Jim Travis reviewed ongoing preliminary work on Washburn Lane and Hochstrasser Road, including outreach to adjacent landowners about deeded right‑of‑way, a hydrology assessment and a Qk4 cost estimate at no initial cost to the county. Travis said Salt River Electric Cooperative indicated moving five utility poles would cost approximately $2,000 per pole and that Rural Aid, KIPDA and developer contributions might be available to cover widening and culvert/bridge work. Judge Riley said he would ask Qk4 for a firm cost estimate and bring it back to the court for a decision on whether to proceed.
Both measures were advanced on first reading; second reading and formal adoption remain to be scheduled.
