Commissioners approve solar radar signs for towns and accept easement for County Road 31

Lipscomb County Commissioners voted April 13 to pursue several transportation and public‑safety items: the court left the county burn ban in effect, approved the installation of two solar radar speed‑limit signs in each of the county’s four towns (installation to use TxDOT property), and accepted a donated easement/right‑of‑way for the extension/establishment of County Road 31 from property owners Louise Landers and Eric Bergquist.

The motion to install solar radar signs was made by Commissioner Scotty Schilling, seconded by Commissioner Dan Cockrell, and carried unanimously. The minutes record that the signs will be solar powered and sited using TxDOT property in the towns; the court did not record specific locations or budget line items beyond the motion. The easement resolution authorizes County Judge Dori Roots to finalize documents needed to consummate the right‑of‑way agreement and indicates the property owners will donate a 60‑foot strip necessary for the road extension and for crossing a BNSF Railroad right‑of‑way.

Why it matters: Approving radar‑feedback signs is a low‑cost road‑safety measure aimed at reducing speeds in town centers; accepting the easement enables formal county control for road maintenance, future reconstruction and right‑of‑way management. Both actions position the county to proceed with site work and necessary filings.

Next steps: County staff will coordinate with TxDOT for sign siting and permitting, and the county judge is authorized to finalize easement paperwork for County Road 31.