Wilson County is aiming to have a grant approved to complete major road work projects in the county.

 

The county is applying for the High Risk Rural Road grant, a program enforced by the Kansas Department of Transportation to help counties address safety concerns.

 

County Coordinator Kris Marple says they will be applying for more than 100 miles of road.

 

The primary projects for the county is at Bethel Road and 500 Road, as well as 2000 Road. County Commissioner Casey Lair says he's concerned about the proposal being rejected if they ask for too much.

 

Additional items of business at this week's meeting was the scheduling of a meeting for the county budget on July 17th, as well as the approval of three new deputies in the Sheriff's Department.

 

There will be no meeting next week due to the Fourth of July Holiday. The next Wilson County Commission meeting will be July 10th at 9 a.m. in the County Courthouse.