WASHINGTON CO. ENGINEER: MAY 27TH STORMS BLOCKED APPROXIMATELY 100 ROADS IN COUNTY
Washington County’s roads are still dealing with the aftermath of the severe storms that swept through the area in late May.
County Engineer Ross McCall told Washington County Commissioners at their meeting this (Tuesday) morning that approximately 100 roads in the county were blocked as a result of the May 27th storms, which knocked down numerous trees with winds of up to 80 miles per hour. He said taking care of the roads affected has “overwhelmingly” been the top priority of the Engineering and Development Services Department for the past few weeks.
McCall said after getting feedback from county employees that the county’s initial response could have been improved, but the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping to log locations in need of assistance ultimately made the response very smooth and efficient.
McCall said all affected roads have been cleared, but work is still needed at many of them.
McCall estimated the department has about three weeks left of work on the roads, and said it is doing what it can with the resources it has to get the work done.
Also at today’s meeting, commissioners approved a joint resolution for the joint Democratic and Republic primary runoff election on July 14th. There are no Washington County offices on the ballot.
Commissioners also approved:
- Washington County Health Employee Benefits Pool rates for the plan year running from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
- A change order request for landscaping at the Engineering and Development Services facility.
- A replat for Lot #3 of the Greenvine Acres Subdivision on FM 2502 in Burton in Precinct Four.
- Bond renewals for a Reserve Deputy Sheriff and the Engineering and Development Services Engineer.