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Commissioner raises proposal to place rubber crosswalks on Seward Road for horse crossings; liability concerns noted
Summary
Commissioner Floyd Coffman reported that Dan Wall offered rubber mats to create a temporary horse crossing on Seward Road; Commissioner Monty Piearcy said he was concerned about county liability, and Coffman said he would await guidance from ADA Max Myers.
During agenda discussion, Commissioner Floyd Coffman relayed a proposal from Dan Wall to place rubber-type mats from a horse barn across Seward Road to facilitate moving horses to and from an arena. Coffman noted the need to possibly grind the roadway so the mat would lie level with the pavement. Commissioner Monty Piearcy raised concerns that such a mat could create a county liability issue. Coffman said he is awaiting guidance from ADA Max Myers before any decision is made.
No formal motion or vote was taken on the proposal at the June 15 meeting; the topic was discussed and left pending while staff and legal/ADA guidance are sought. The minutes reflect the discussion and the commissioners’ differing perspectives about risk and the operational work required to install a mat-level crossing.
