Dodge County declares hedge and tree growth a public nuisance near County Road T

The Dodge County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution Oct. 30 declaring hedge fence, trees or undergrowth obstructing sight at County Road T near North Bend a public nuisance under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 39‑1812.

Highway Superintendent Scott Huppert and the North Bend Central School Board had raised concerns that vegetation reduced visibility for bus drivers. County Attorney Hopkins told the board declaring a nuisance is the first step in a legal process to obtain compliance; the minutes record that new property owners objected to recent roadside clearing and said they would consult an attorney.

Supervisor Bendig asked whether the problematic tree was in the county right‑of‑way; Supervisor Tawney said it was. The resolution authorizes county staff to proceed with the statutory process, including verifying easements and pursuing abatement if property owners refuse cooperation.

The board did not record any immediate trimming beyond prior cleanups conducted by road employees; the resolution begins the formal process for resolving the visibility issue.