The Worth County Commission, at its regular meeting Monday, found out that there would be no FEMA relief money for the recent flooding that took place in the area. The county estimated that there was over $800,000 in flood damage including gravel washed out, tubes washed out, and culverts. Road & Bridge Foreman Jim Fletchall reported that he found six more culverts that washed out for a total of 12. Most had been rotted out; one was reusable. One has been fixed, and another can be downsized.
Economic Developer Kevin Fisher requested aid for a massive float that will be at the Old Defiance Days Parade Saturday, June 20th that will celebrate the county. He also requested money for a hot air balloon ride that is tentatively scheduled to take place on July 3rd. The county approved both requests.
Details are being worked out for a hot air balloon ride that will take place July 3rd during celebrations for the country’s 250th anniversary. It will be on land owned by Bill Calhoon south of Allendale. There will be two balloons. MFA donated the propane for the event, while the Grant City Lions Club donated the land and insurance. The event got a large private donation as well.
The lift on the white truck is not working; the cable was worn out. The county is putting on tax rock in the southwest corner of the county. There is one day left, and Worth is nearly done.
The county will look at how it gets gravel to roads every year. The county switched to hauling its own rock rather than hiring it out; however, recurring breakdowns on all three of its trucks are canceling out savings from doing their own gravel hauling. The goal had been to put more gravel on roads per mile to bring it in line with neighboring counties.
The county will start a new round of brush enforcement this year.
Mr. Fletchall said that the county would need a new power washer. The old one is a chore to get hot water to.
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