By Becky Killian, Staff Writer
The Washington County Board of Commissioners has handled the following business during recent meetings:
APPROVED: The county will provide a letter of support to Mainstream, which will use the letter as part of a grant application to the state for funds to extend broadband services to underserved parts of the county. The total project cost is $4.7 million, with Mainstream providing $2.6 million. The remainder of the cost, or $2.1 million, would be covered by the grant. No county funds will be used in the project. Some areas of the county identified for the project are in the southern portion of the county as well as the Salem Bypass and East Day Road.
REPORT: Rick Voyles, who has returned to his role as the county’s Highway Department Superintendent, said the county’s paving projects for the year are near completion. A total of about 24 miles will be paved this year. He also mentioned complaints about a dangerous intersection at Old 160 and Heritage Chapel Road. A property owner has agreed to let the county remove a fence row that is obstructing the view at the intersection.
REQUEST: Cameron Stahl asked commissioners to consider allowing golf carts on the county’s roads. He was assured the commissioners would research the request.