By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post
The Ellis County Commission will review ongoing challenges with road maintenance and right-of-way limitations during its 8:30 a.m. meeting Tuesday.
Many roads, especially lesser-traveled or non-Federal Aid System routes, were constructed with narrow statutory rights-of-way that are inadequate for modern equipment or proper drainage.
Areas with insufficient right-of-ways and inconsistent county maintenance practices will be evaluated individually.
Munjor road improvements
Brendan Mackay, Ellis County public works director, will discuss with the commission whether to close or construct the unbuilt portion of Don Street in Munjor and an adjacent alley.
Adjacent property owners have requested that the road be closed to stop unauthorized traffic on private land. At the same time, another resident has asked for the road to be constructed and the alley improved.
Other business
Lyle Pantle, Ellis County assistant fire chief, will request the commission to adopt the March 2025 update to the county’s Local Emergency Operations Plan. The update includes minor changes and new features, such as a mapper tool for disaster response coordination.
The commission will review and provide feedback on any desired changes to the first draft of the 2026 departmental budget.
You can view the full agenda here.