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Residents ask Madison County to repair severe drainage erosion at 555 Way Road; board authorizes inspection and temporary access
Summary
Sharon and Sedale Smalls told the Madison County Board of Supervisors that three ditches converging at 555 Way Road have eroded into a deep channel that threatens their house; the board authorized staff to pursue temporary access and a short repair after the family granted permission.
Sharon and Sedale Smalls told the Madison County Board of Supervisors on May 18 that recurring runoff has carved a large erosion channel in front of their home at 555 Way Road and is threatening the property.
"The main concern is the three connecting ditches coming into one there in front of her house and it's washing the ditch away making it wider and deeper," Sharon Smalls said, asking the board for help stopping the erosion and allowing county crews temporary access across the easement to place dirt and stabilize the bank. The Smalls said they, as heirs, would sign permission for county workers to enter private property.
Superintendent Griffith confirmed county staff had a standard permission form and advised the board on next steps. On a motion recorded in the meeting, the board authorized the county road manager, engineer Danny, and staff members Mike and Tim to coordinate an inspection and, if permission is signed, perform a short-term repair to stabilize the ditch and prevent further damage. Supervisor Banks seconded the motion and the board approved it by voice vote.
Board members also asked county staff to inspect the neighboring property at 557 Way Road for safety concerns and contact the owner about necessary cleanup or demolition if the structure poses hazards. The board did not set a precise repair timeline during the meeting; staff advised the Smalls that the work is expected to be a short, temporary fix to halt immediate erosion.
