Commissioners table $35,000 fence change order on Diamond H Road pending inspection and landowner consent

County engineers and the contractor briefed the court on a change order to replace dilapidated fence lines along Diamond H Road after vegetation near the right-of-way prevented needed drainage and road elevation work. The engineer said crews sometimes must remove or reset fence line appendages to install drainage structures and raise road profile in flood-prone areas; he cited prior similar work on other roads.

Several commissioners expressed concern that the work appeared to have removed or replaced fence beyond the county right-of-way, that landowner consent may not have been secured, and that the quoted replacement cost (referenced in the meeting as about $35,000 for one side) appeared large for the work shown in the provided photos. Commissioners asked the engineer to inspect the site and review as-built measurements and contractor invoices.

After discussion the court tabled the change order and instructed staff and the engineer to inspect the location, confirm property lines and determine whether landowner releases or temporary construction easements exist before approving payment.