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Commission approves purchase for West Pole Line realignment after road maintenance update
Summary
After a public-works update on paving and equipment repairs, the commission approved purchase of a parcel tied to a West Pole Line road realignment intended to improve Highway 40 safety; the motion to buy was moved and seconded and multiple commissioners voted "aye."
County public-works staff reported May 11 that crews were mobilized for paving, that a major pressure/pump repair should be completed the following day, and that the repair cost was "probably going to be about $40,000," according to the road official (speaker S3).
Following that update, staff presented a proposal for the county to acquire roughly 1.87 acres related to a West Pole Line realignment aimed at improving safety and access on Highway 40. Commissioners discussed per-acre valuations, temporary easement needs and a possible chain-link fence for the parcel.
"I think that's an acceptable offer," a commissioner said in discussing the sale and its safety benefits. A commissioner then moved to purchase the parcel for the road realignment; the motion was seconded and the commission called the vote. Multiple commissioners responded "Aye" on the record and the chair declared the motion carried.
Why this matters: the purchase clears title or rights needed to realign a county road and could reduce hazardous turning movements on Highway 40. The project also ties to ongoing pavement and chip-seal schedules discussed by the road department.
Next steps: staff will finalize acquisition paperwork and proceed with planned paving and alignment preparations.
