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Commission adopts 45 mph posted limit on portion of 3800 East over dissent from chairman
Summary
After a traffic investigation, the board approved Resolution 2026-31 establishing a 45 mph posted speed limit on a portion of 3800 East; the motion passed 2-1 with Chairman Hancock voting no. Commissioners asked for continued speed monitoring and noted sheriff enforcement support.
County engineer Sam Scott and Mike Carter presented an engineering and traffic investigation recommending a posted speed limit change for a portion of 3800 East. Scott read an email from the sheriff stating he "would enforce the speed limit adopted by the Board," and commissioners requested ongoing monitoring of traffic speeds after implementation.
Commissioner Clark moved to approve Resolution 2026-31, which adopted the engineering investigation and established a posted speed limit of 45 mph on the identified portion of 3800 East. Commissioner Young seconded the motion. Roll call votes were Commissioner Clark ' aye, Commissioner Young ' aye, Chairman Hancock ' nay; the motion passed.
Why it matters: the resolution changes traffic regulation on a county road, directing enforcement by the sheriff and prompting staff to monitor speeds to evaluate effectiveness and public safety implications.
