Council hears chip‑seal contractor problems; resolution to implement project scheduled for evening session
Administrator Akin said contractor equipment damaged a spray bar and nozzles, requiring a replacement tar truck and delaying full completion; the council will adopt a formal chip‑seal resolution at tonight’s meeting and staff said residents will be notified about lane impacts.
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Town Administrator Akin told the council the chip‑seal contract 'got off to a rocky start' after a truck damaged the spreader bar and several nozzles leaked tar, requiring the town to bring a different tar truck to finish the work. He said crews expected to complete a single‑layer pass on Flat 21 that day, then continue the next one or two days if weather holds; otherwise remaining work will be deferred to spring.
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