Emergency repair for Joaquinah Highway added to Jefferson County agenda; quote estimated at $31,680

Jefferson County staff asked the Board of Commissioners to add an emergency agenda item to authorize repairs on a failing section of Joaquinah Highway. A staff member said the contractor quote for the repair is $31,680 and described the planned work: excavate failing base material, replace subgrade and install about 10 inches of rock and 2 inches of asphalt across the affected roadway, covering roughly a 125‑foot length.

Why it matters: Staff described the condition as a safety issue and noted that repairs would be done to DOT specifications; staff said they negotiated the quote with the contractor and could complete the work over the next couple of weeks if approved. The request was made as an emergency agenda item to expedite repairs and prevent further service disruptions.

Board action and status: Staff requested the item be added to the agenda and sought authorization to proceed with procurement. The transcript records the emergency addition being proposed and discussed; the record in the provided excerpt shows the request and staff presentation but does not include a clear roll‑call vote authorizing contract award within the excerpted segments.

Provenance: topicintro: "We have a a repair that needs to be done to Joaquinah Highway. The cost, for the quote is $31,680." (SEG 021) topfinish: "They're gonna be full MOT and everything Okay." (SEG 399)

Speakers quoted: Staff member, road engineer.

Ending: Staff indicated it would follow up with the sheriff and public notifications and return procurement paperwork to the board for final action if needed.