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Vernon Township petition and Salem Township road concerns noted; no county takeover approved

Cowley County Board of County Commissioners · March 17, 2026
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Summary

A petition from Vernon Township about the road behind the Sale Barn was presented but Vernon Township officers reportedly denied action; Salem Township residents asked the county to assume some township roads. No formal county action to take over roads was recorded.

Administrator Lucas Goff reported receiving a petition from Vernon Township regarding the road behind the Sale Barn; he also reported Vernon Township officers denied taking action on the matter. Vice Chairman Alan Groom said Salem Township residents have asked the county to assume responsibility for some township roads. The commission did not approve any formal takeover of township roads during the meeting.

The minutes record the concerns and petitions but show no formal motion or vote to transfer road maintenance responsibilities to the county. Any change in road ownership or maintenance responsibility would require separate formal action and likely coordination with township officers.