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Fiscal Court to plan McRoberts Road repairs, approves resurfacing projects and declines maintenance for Denton Lane
Summary
Residents urged repairs to McRoberts Road citing flooding and erosion; the court directed officials to develop a repair plan. The court also approved resurfacing of Taylor Mill and Pleasantville roads and decided not to perform maintenance on Denton Lane after a gate-related agreement.
Residents of McRoberts Road told the Fiscal Court that their road is a safety hazard because of flooding and erosion. The court directed County Judge/Executive John Sims Jr. (and the person referenced in the transcript as “Vise”) to work on a plan to conduct the needed repairs; that motion was recorded as unanimous (moved by Kerri Moran, seconded by Richie Kielman).
Separately, the court approved proceeding with resurfacing Taylor Mill Road and Pleasantville Road (unanimous). The court also approved county road maintenance reports for July and August 2023.
During public comment, Don Lathem requested maintenance on Denton Lane and noted that a gate had been found and subsequently removed. The transcript references an agreement on file that would stop maintenance if a gate were present; County Judge/Executive John Sims Jr. stated no maintenance would be conducted on Denton Lane, and the court recorded the motion as unanimous (moved by Ray H. Money, seconded by Richie Kielman).
Why this matters: Road condition and repair decisions affect safety, travel and local budgets. The court’s approvals authorize work on identified resurfacing projects and start planning for McRoberts Road repairs; the Denton Lane decision clarifies enforcement of a prior agreement affecting maintenance eligibility.
Next steps: court staff were directed to develop a repair plan for McRoberts Road and to proceed with the approved resurfacing projects. The court adjourned at 10:08 a.m.
