Rural property owner Shilo Fury returned to the Greenwood County Commission meeting on Monday, July 8 to revisit discussion in regards to the Greenwood/Elk County line road along his property. After noting that a neighboring property owner was still looking to get the bridge in this area repaired and had contacted the state on the matter, Fury asked that the county mark the end of the open road so he can look to move his fence back. Fury also requested that trees be removed from the right-of-way. Fury was told that the portion of the road in Greenwood County is a township road. When he was notified that the township would have to be contacted in regards to the proposed tree removal, Fury noted he had been told by Elk County that this was turned over by the township to Greenwood County. It was soon reiterated in discussion that this is a township road. Greenwood County Counselor Paul Dean offered a possible resolution, suggesting reduction of the road width to 40 feet, which he noted is the minimum for county roads. When this was purposed, Fury noted that he was unsure if this would alleviate the fence needing to be removed, as it could be close. He later noted if the county were going to reduce the road to 40 feet, he would leave the fence and if not, he would remove it along the open roadway. Commissioners are to consider this further with Dean. Fury asked that they notify him of the determination. Dean, appearing by Zoom, noted he thought they needed to coordinate with Elk County as they consider the issue.
Following a request from the county, contracted Engineer Michael Maris drafted plans for improving conditions of the crossing located on 60th Street, which was presented to commissioners by Road and Bridge Supervisor Allen Greenwood. Maris shared with Greenwood that regardless what was done to the site, this was going to experience flooding issues. Greenwood noted that he has been in touch with the township through the process and once a decision is made in regards to the crossing, the county was asked to notify them when work has been completed/ the determination has been made. As the conversation unfolded, it was noted that this is a minimum maintenance township road. It was also shared that there is a road .5 mile down which could be utilized. Another option noted was the township rerouting the road.
