Commissioners praise first responders, announce roadwork and personnel changes
Summary
Commissioners reported snow/storm response, detailed upcoming road work on Blackman, Manor Hill/Salem and Monroe roads, and announced road supervisor Ben Pepper will leave at month-end with Adam Harper promoted to foreman.
During reports, commissioners said county crews responded to overnight weather, cleared downed trees and continued road maintenance plans.
Commissioner Roof said crews "dodged a bullet last night" while removing downed trees. Commissioner Carter announced that Ben Pepper, District 2 road supervisor, will leave at month-end after 10 years; the county interviewed four candidates and plans to promote Adam Harper to District 2 foreman. "Ben was a huge asset out there," Carter said, and praised Harper’s progression from litter patrol to foreman.
Commissioner Gallant described a project on Blackman Road requiring heavy equipment and engineers to reopen and resurface the road in the county’s paving schedule. Commissioner Gavin reported crews postponed some work because of weather but plan to replace four cross drains on Monroe Road and hopes to pave the worst section later in the week; the schedule could slip depending on conditions.
Chair closed by thanking the EMA, sheriff's office, volunteer fire and radio teams for storm response and adjourned the meeting until Monday, April 6 at the commission chambers.
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