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Nelson County adopts new county-township cost-share formula for road work
Summary
After a presentation and discussion, the Nelson County Commission voted unanimously to change county–township cost shares: graveling 60% county/40% township; culverts up to 36 inches 75% county/25% township (larger culverts paid by county); asphalt 75% county/25% township.
The Nelson County Commissioners voted March 7 to revise how the county and townships split costs for road maintenance and related work.
Commissioner Aaron Mork moved the change after a discussion prompted by David Steffen; Commissioner Steve Forde seconded the motion and all members voted yes. The new formula sets graveling at 60% county and 40% township; culverts up to 36 inches at 75% county and 25% township (the minutes state culverts above 36 inches will be paid entirely by the county); and asphalt work at 75% county and 25% township.
The action followed a presentation by David Steffen, who joined the meeting to discuss county and township cost sharing. The minutes record the commission debated the proposal and then approved the motion by roll call.
The change affects how future paving, graveling and culvert work will be invoiced between Nelson County and its townships. The minutes do not specify an effective date for the new splits or whether the policy will be memorialized in a separate intergovernmental agreement; those details were not specified in the record.
The commission took the vote as part of its regular meeting agenda and did not record any abstentions or opposed votes. No public comments on the measure were recorded in the minutes.
The commission adjourned after completing this and other items; the minutes list Nathan Parks, Nelson County Auditor, and Chairman Cody Johnson as the signatories.
