Highway superintendent wins approval for soil borings; raises concerns about 2026 microsurfacing work
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.
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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.
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