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Highway superintendent wins approval for soil borings; raises concerns about 2026 microsurfacing work
Summary
Boone County accepted Mid‑State Engineering soil boring quotes totaling roughly $6,750–$7,145 for two road evaluations and the highway superintendent reported indentions and water retention problems with the 2026 microsurfacing project, recommending the county not accept it as completed.
Brian McDonald, Boone County Highway Superintendent, presented two quotes from Mid‑State Engineering and Testing: a three‑boring evaluation for 260th Street priced at approximately $2,775–$2,995, and a ten‑boring evaluation for Albion North 2 priced at approximately $3,950–$4,150. Commissioner Brian J. Yosten moved and Commissioner Matt Niewohner seconded acceptance of both quotes; the board approved the work, which totals about $6,750–$7,145.
McDonald also updated the board on the 2026 microsurfacing project, saying parts of the project are "not holding up to expectations with indentions holding water" and recommending the county not accept the project as currently completed. He said he will contact the contractor to seek solutions. McDonald additionally briefed the board on a bridge overweight vehicle incident and noted that one bridge selected for the County Bridge Match program is historic.
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