by Amanda Rink, Editor
The Wright County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, March 10 to address drainage district concerns, secondary roads, and the courthouse policies.
A-Line Pipeline Removal by DKM Enterprise – One of the key discussions was led by Drainage District Administrator Courtney Morris who gave an update on the A-Line pipeline removal project by DKM Enterprises, LLC.
For the southern portion of the county, there were no concerns with the GPS coordinates provided. The northern half of the removal project raised concerns with GPS coordinates that appeared inaccurate. Several points were marked as crossing district assets, though discrepancies in some of the GPS coordinates were also noted.
These included minor typos in the coordinates and confusion if the district tile or private tile was crossed. It was also clarified that while the pipeline was capped at some spots, there are other areas where contractors were already doing work which allowed DKM Enterprises, LLC to remove the pipeline that ran through the open ditch so that it did not interfere with their work.
This raised obvious concerns about potential damage to the drainage system that would not be evident until Spring or years later. The board discussed creating a comprehensive list of affected districts to track issues in the future, ensuring that any future drainage concerns could be linked back to the A-Line pipeline project.
Courthouse Grounds Use Policy – The Wright County Safety Committee presented its proposed policy for the use of the Wright County Courthouse grounds. This aims to regulate the use of the grounds, particularly in light of increased events and functions.
A key aspect of the policy is the regulation of the electrical outlets on the grounds. It has been noted in past articles that the Clarion Development Alliance (CDA) had a part in paying for the electrical upgrades. The suggested policy stated that users will be required to apply for approval for using the grounds, including obtaining permission for electrical outlet use. The Safety Committee is to meet with the CDA for their agreement before the policy is brought before the Board again.
Secondary Roads Update – Wright County Engineer Adam Clemons provided an update on the county’s secondary roads, which had seen significant disruptions due to recent weather events. The county experienced a major snowstorm, leading to efforts from road crews to clear roads and repair signs that were damaged by high winds.
Despite the challenges posed by heavy snow, road crews were able to complete nine work orders and make adjustments for two ambulance calls from Eagle Grove.
The board will meet again on Monday March 17 at 9:00 A.M. This meeting, and others, can be viewed online at youtube.com/@WrightCountyIowaOfficial8312.
