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Commissioners question ODOT-funded roundabout; motion dies for lack of second
Summary
The board discussed a federally funded project to build a single-lane roundabout at County Road G and County Road 13 (estimated $4,000,001.80). Commissioners voiced concerns about accident data, farmer impacts and right-of-way; a motion failed for lack of a second and the item will be reintroduced after more information is gathered.
The Williams County Board of Commissioners debated whether to accept a state project agreement to build a single-lane roundabout at County Road G and County Road 13, a project introduced by the clerk as funded in part through federal transportation dollars with an estimated project cost tied to the federal funds of $4,000,001.80.
Commissioners asked for accident-rate data and questioned the selection process, noting the project appeared to be driven by state priorities. "If we say no, it probably looks bad on us," one commissioner said, but others stressed the need for more information on impacts to farmers, right-of-way implications and the state's data backing the decision.
A motion on the item was made but was not seconded; the clerk recorded that the motion "dies due to a lack of a second." Commissioners agreed to gather more information, including reports and data from the engineer and state, and to reintroduce the proposal later rather than take immediate action.
Why it matters: The project would alter a county roadway and carries potential right-of-way and agricultural impacts; accepting state/federal funds can accelerate construction but raises questions about local input and mitigation. The transcript captures only the board's questions and the procedural outcome; no formal approval was recorded.
