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Road & Bridge reports washouts, bridge projects and repair estimates after storm damage
Summary
Road and Bridge Superintendent Joe Gardner reported washouts in the Netawaka area after heavy rain, a Perma‑Zyme quote of $30,000 for 3 miles, bridge projects approved for J4 and 256 Roads, and truck repair estimates of $5,000 (turbos) and $15,000 (transmission).
Road and Bridge Superintendent Joe Gardner briefed the Board on post-storm work and equipment issues. He said crews were hit hard in the Netawaka area, performed tube washing as weather allowed, and will recover rock left in ditches once conditions dry. The Governor declared a disaster for the affected area and the county will seek FEMA assistance; Gardner said he has submitted documentation to KCAMP for the fiber that was damaged on W4.
Gardner described two vehicle repair estimates: roughly $5,000 to replace turbos on a Dodge truck that ran with a DEF issue, and about $15,000 to replace a transmission on a barrel bed truck. He also reported that John Hedstrom notified the county it was approved for a bridge project on J4 and 256 Roads and that he will meet with Shawnee County to discuss a cost-share bridge project on 94th Road. A Perma‑Zyme representative provided a quote of $30,000 to treat three miles; Gardner said site selection would depend on traffic and field review. Chairman Mark Pruett and Gardner discussed proactive 'deletes' on other Dodge trucks to avoid larger future repairs.
