A contract for train crossing improvements between Lyon County, the Kansas Department of Transportation and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad gained unanimous approval by county commissioners Thursday morning.
The agreement is for the installation of crossing arms and lights at the BNSF crossing at Road V south of Rading with the county being responsible for the cost of installation for warning signs at the crossing, which is roughly “Right about $200,” according to Lyon County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield. A timeline for the installation work is currently pending.
Commissioners also approved the closure of Locust Street in Americus from 4 am to 11:59 am on April 11 for the Flint Hills Gravel Ride and the ordering of parts for the Lyon County Highway Department’s excavator for an estimated $5,800. Separate items of business included approving the purchase of NinjaOne Remote Monitoring and Management for $9,180. The contract for the software was previously approved in December, allowing the county to take advantage of a 3-month free promotion.
An invoice from Kansas Security for card locking doors on all rooms that house election information for a total of $24,752 will also be considered.
The county commission will reconvene next Thursday at 9 am inside the Lyon County Courthouse Commission Chambers.
