Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Roads And Infrastructure topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Road equipment purchases tabled; commissioners approve utility permit, ask Corps coordination for Twin Lakes work
Summary
Rock County commissioners discussed road groomer and tree mulcher purchases but tabled them, approved a permit for utility construction on county right‑of‑way and directed the Highway Superintendent to consult the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before starting Twin Lakes road work.
Commissioners discussed several road and infrastructure items during the Aug. 20, 2024 meeting in Bassett, including potential equipment purchases, a right-of-way permit and the need to coordinate with federal authorities before work on Twin Lakes begins.
Road Foreman W. Reynolds presented updates and requested the purchase of a road groomer and a tree mulcher. Commissioners did not approve the purchases immediately and tabled the matter pending further review and additional information.
Permits and federal coordination: Lloyd Smith, the Highway Superintendent, was instructed to contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to determine compliance steps for Twin Lakes road work before any construction begins. Separately, the board approved an application from Ainsworth Electric Motor LLC to construct utilities on county right-of-way. The motion to approve the permit, made by Chairman Wade Hollenbeck and seconded by Commissioner Sybrant, passed unanimously on roll-call.
Facilities maintenance: The board reviewed a Pro Electric quote to install mini-split HVAC units in the courthouse but asked that a new quote include all offices; the matter was tabled pending additional bids.
Context and next steps: The board’s direction to contact the Corps of Engineers signals that some road work may require federal permits or coordination depending on water/wetland jurisdiction. Commissioners requested expanded pricing and scope information for the courthouse HVAC work before any procurement decision. Items left tabled are expected to return to a future agenda after staff obtain additional quotes and compliance information.
Attributions reflect names and roles as recorded in the minutes.
