Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Roads Bridges topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Residents and county officials press for road and bridge repairs after storms
Summary
Public commenters and county staff reported extensive road damage after heavy rains; the board discussed bridge damage to C006412105 and C006410530 and directed Highway Superintendent Dan Alexander to consider replacing the damaged structures with metal culverts. Link2pump fuel monitoring has only been installed in Road District #3.
Residents and county staff raised concerns about county roads and bridges during the June 17 Nemaha County Commission meeting following recent heavy rains.
Public comments: At the 8:00 a.m. public comment slot, Blane Anthony and Daniel Stukenholtz described the poor condition of county roads after recent storms and urged timely repairs.
Highway issues and staff direction: The board discussed the status of the Johnson SW C-64(354) road rebuild and the Road Workers union contract renewal. Commissioners also noted specific concerns about Bridge C006412105 on 637 Avenue and Bridge C006410530 on 629 Avenue, both described as damaged. The minutes state the board will speak to Highway Superintendent Dan Alexander about replacing those structures with metal culverts. The board also discussed renting equipment to repair storm damage.
Fuel monitoring: Staff reported that Link2pump fuel monitoring equipment has been installed only in Road District #3 to date; other road districts have not completed installation.
Storm-related assistance request: The board revisited a previous request for Treasurer Jana Gerdes to assist Jennifer Nichols with a deductible from May 18 storm damage to a personal vehicle. The minutes record that a motion at the June 2 meeting had been put to roll call and the claim was denied (Weiss, nay; Mellage, nay). The June 17 minutes list the item under unfinished business with that prior outcome.
Why it matters: Damaged roads and bridges affect resident safety, local travel and county maintenance budgets. The board’s direction to consult the Highway Superintendent signals a potential next step toward remediation and capital work.
Next steps: Highway staff to evaluate the damaged bridges and report back about replacement with culverts and equipment rental needs for immediate repairs.
