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Commissioners hear road maintenance needs, staffing limits and equipment updates
Summary
Smith County leaders discussed a stop sign request, localized blowouts they cannot fully address due to water and staffing shortages, several pending tube installations, and the sale and service status of a new dump truck.
Commissioners addressed multiple road-maintenance items April 21, led by Assistant Road Supervisor Travis Story. Commissioner Kurt Ifland raised the need for a stop sign at R Rd and 300 Rd; Story gave updates on crew work on 230 Rd and said the department faces staffing constraints that are affecting some repairs. "it didn't sell for as high as he thought is should, but it did sell," Story said of the recently sold dump truck, and he reported the new truck is at the shop awaiting a radio installation by Platte Valley.
Board members also discussed blowouts on Y Rd north of 140 Rd. Story told the commission that "they can't haul enough water to fix them right now," signaling a resource constraint for immediate fixes. Commissioners asked Story to confirm whether drainage tubes had been installed at several locations and whether a bridge on 200 Rd east of L Rd required attention; Story said he would check and follow up.
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