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Shelby board backs request for 30% increase in county payments for snow, ice control and mowing
Summary
The Town of Shelby board approved a resolution supporting county highway superintendents' request for a 30% increase in payments to towns for snow- and ice-control and mowing beginning Jan. 1, 2027, with annual increases of 5% or CPI thereafter.
The Town of Shelby board on July 1 voted to support a county-wide request by highway superintendents for higher payments to towns that perform snow and ice control and road mowing.
The resolution endorses a 30% increase in payments beginning Jan. 1, 2027, and proposes annual increases of 5% or the consumer price index — whichever is higher — for the remaining years of the five-year contract. Chair said the request followed a presentation to county officials and that county staff member Jack Welch requested time to review the data and would respond by Aug. 7.
Chair summarized the board's view: "I think that we have a good case," and noted rising costs for fuel and equipment. The resolution was presented as support from towns that provide contracted maintenance on county roads; board members said several other towns had already submitted similar resolutions to the county.
The board approved the resolution by voice vote. Members emphasized the county retains the option to accept or deny the request and that the board could revisit more extreme options such as canceling contracts with the county if negotiations fail, though members described that as a last resort.
Next steps: county staff will review the submitted data and respond; the town's resolution communicates local support for higher reimbursement rather than creating a binding change in county policy.
