The Scott County commissioners approved placing stop signs at two offset intersections after county staff confirmed the locations meet state traffic-control manual criteria. Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the required ordinance for the intersections (ordinance numbers assigned during the meeting) and to advertise the implementation date; signs and four-way stop markings will be installed and a two-week advanced notice period will precede activation.

Background and data: county staff reported sight-distance measurements, crash history and manual references (state traffic-control manual sections referenced in the record) to justify the changes. One intersection discussed was Slab Road and Cutshaw Road (later referenced in the record as Slab Road and Marshall/Marshfield area) where staff reported numerous crashes over a 10-year period; staff noted a similar safety justification for a second offset intersection where sight distance was below manual recommendations.

Sheriff's office briefing: Sheriff Jerry reported repeated speeding complaints on county back roads and described enforcement limitations due to manpower. He proposed that the county investigate a movable automated speed camera program similar to systems the state uses in construction zones. Sheriff Jerry said such devices would capture license plates, the county would mail a fine to the vehicle owner, and that the fine would be a civil fine only (no points on the owner's driving record); he asked commissioners to authorize staff to research pilot program costs and ordinance requirements. Commissioners expressed support for the sheriff to research the program and return with a plan and cost estimate.

Public comments earlier in the meeting included residents reporting repeated high-speed driving on rural roads and requesting speed-limit changes, traffic-control signs and other traffic-calming measures. Staff reminded residents that speed-limit setting follows state criteria and that certain traffic-calming devices can carry liability concerns and state manual requirements.

Next steps: staff will place stop signs, coordinate signage and send required public notification. The sheriff will prepare a written plan and estimated costs for a movable camera pilot and legal analysis for any county ordinance needed to authorize enforcement.