Snow Removal Policy

Sheridan County Snow Plan

The following plan covers the procedures Sheridan County Public Works Department will follow in the event of a winter snow or ice storm.Any of the operations may be altered by the Public Works Director depending on conditions.

  • Typically snow removal operations will not commence until at least 4" of snow has accumulated.
  • The Road and Bridge Superintendent in cooperation with the District Operator for each respective District will collaborate to determine whether snow removal operations are necessary outside the normal scheduled work hours.
  • The normal scheduled work week is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
  • The attached map identifies the Priority routes in each district.These routes will typically be plowed first.  Priority routes are defined as follows:  routes that generally provide continuity, county wide.
  • After the Priority routes have been cleared, a systematic approach will be taken to plow all roadways.Depending on conditions, operations may be suspended at the end of a normal work day and resumed the next work day.
  •  Sanding will typically be done on paved roadways only.
  •  Plowing or sanding may be necessary to provide emergency vehicle access.This will be coordinated between the emergency services provider and the Road and Bridge Superintendent.
  •   All snow removal equipment will be equipped with a flashing yellow warning light.The warning light will be flashing during snow removal operations.
  •   Every effort will be made by the County to provide adequate man power to keep County roads passable; however, weather conditions may preclude this from happening.The County will notify residents if the decision is made to cease plowing operations until weather conditions improve.This notification will be via a Public Service Announcement.
  •   The Sheriff's office will provide assistance by contacting the Road and Bridge Superintendent when 4" or more of snow has accumulated or when a situation exists that in their opinion makes driving dangerous.
  • Contact information is attached for pertinent Public Works Department personnel:     
                       

→Road & Bridge Superintendent            

John Sturtz                         674-2930 (w)    


→Road & Bridge Senior Operator

           Rick Hurley                          674-2930 (w)  

  

→Public Works Director                                               

Rod Liesinger                     674-2920 (w)     


→County Engineer                                         

Ken Muller                          674-2920 (w) 

                                 

→District Operators   


Dan Burnett                       674-2930 (w)     

Mike Feaster                     674-2930 (w)     

            Bob Smith                         674-2930 (w)     

                                                Shane Barney                   674-2930 (w)

            Tom Gorzalka                   758-4619 (w)     

            Chris Sutton                      758-4619 (w)     

 

→Emergency Manager                                

Dave Coleman                   675-2569 (w)     

 

                                    →Sheriff's Office                             672-3455


  Public information relating to snow events within the County will be distributed through the County Commissioners Office.





                                                                                                                                                                         updated 11/16/10
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