About the Department
The Department of Public Works provides direct tangible services to the public as well as support services to other departments. The department consists of several primary divisions:
Primary Services
- Permits / authorizations for mailboxes, entrances, utilities, oversized loads, and other right of way accommodations along county roads
- Maintenance of designated county roads - patching, mowing, surfacing, and snow / ice removal
- Construction of county road and bridge projects
- Operation of the county landfill and recycling programs
- Connection permits and operation of rural sewer districts
- Road records / right of way files
- Survey records
- Noxious weed management and herbicide sales
- Maintenance of county facilities
- Township guidance and support
Special Notices