Highway Engineer reports Johnson grass response, county-aid backlog and Red Ball Trail progress

Aug 7, 2025

Highway Engineer Mike McCormick told the Bond County Board he plans a third mowing pass this summer for Johnson grass and that his crew will complete six outstanding county-aid projects; he also said the Red Ball Trail bridge project is moving forward and presented an IDOT minimum-salary recommendation of $118,000.

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Highway Engineer Mike McCormick told the Bond County Board the department has received complaints about Johnson grass and that staff typically "mow two passes during the summer but plan on a third due to the wet summer we have been experiencing." He said staff are evaluating both chemical and mechanical options for next year and that the crew will address the issue proactively.

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