County Highway 05-20-26

The LaSalle County Board held a highway-related meeting on May 20, 2026, focusing extensively on procurement and contracting activities for county and township road and infrastructure projects. The board approved multiple utility boring permits for fiber optic and electrical cable installations along various county highways. They reviewed and approved travel expenses for a staff member attending a conference. The board discussed results from a surplus equipment auction and planned to purchase a new pickup truck for the engineering department. They awarded a rock salt supply contract to Compass Minerals for $159,168, and approved several bids for asphalt, gravel, and culvert replacement projects, noting some bids were significantly over estimates but still recommended for award pending township concurrence. The board also addressed challenges with railroad flagger scheduling affecting contractor work and discussed staffing and equipment updates. Motions to approve contracts and expenditures were passed throughout the meeting, reflecting active management of county highway procurement and maintenance operations.