Roads: Residents want to see better maintenance, supervision
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county roads when he was obtaining signatures for his petition to file for the commission seat.
"The comments I heard were the roads are flat and don't have a crest," Dallke said. He added the commission recognizes the need for a road program but it has not been discussed.
Vinduska suggested black-topped roads and main thoroughfares be prioritized.
Ray Just of rural Aulne said he had to drive five miles farther with a load of hay because of poor road conditions.
He also asked for signs warning of holes on Kanza near 140th and 150th. He said he was concerned about public safety on that road.
"We know we've got a problem," Dallke said.
He said he appreciated the comments from the public. He said maybe ditches need to be dug out and a new base put on roads.
Robert Konarik said the county should consider hard surfaced roads.
"My mother-in-law lives in Ohio," Konarik said, where there aren't any graveled roads.
"Instead of dumping all this money on rock, we need to look at blacktop," he said.
Larry Landsvert who lives on 230th said "apparently somebody isn't doing his job."
Holub said he would like to come up with a reporting system where residents could report road issues to township personnel who would report to Herzet.
Vinduska commented the county already was doing that with county personnel.
Holub said he wanted input from those who use the roads on a daily basis.
Dallke asked Herzet how grader operators prioritized roads. Herzet responded the major roads were first, followed by other roads.
Prior to the meeting with Vinduska, Sylvester Vinduska and Landsvert asked the commission the plan for maintaining roads.
Sylvester Vinduska lives near Landsvert on 230th and said they didn't understand why rock was placed on the sides of the road and not pushed to the middle.
Dallke explained the county has 936 square miles of roads to maintain which is more than most counties.
Holub said the county's budget allowed only a specific amount of equipment, personnel, and materials for road improvement.
They also noted some culverts were in need of repair. They were instructed to contact the road and bridge department.
Dallke asked Herzet how grader operators reported roads in need of repair. Herzet said the operators mark a map with a marker.
Following the meeting with residents, Holub told Herzet the county needed to establish policies and a plan for supervision and road maintenance.
