At the Loomis Town Council meeting on December 14, 2023, a heated discussion erupted over a controversial $145,000 payment to an engineering company for roadwork on Sierra College Boulevard. A resident raised concerns that the town was unfairly footing the bill for issues caused by a design company that failed to properly identify existing underground pipes.

The resident, who spoke passionately during the meeting, argued that the design company should be held accountable for their oversight, stating, “That money should have come out of the design company because they failed to do their job.” He emphasized that the town should not be responsible for costs arising from another company's negligence, urging the council to rescind the payment and pursue the design company for reimbursement.

The resident pointed out that there are services available to identify underground utilities for free, suggesting that the design company’s failure to utilize these resources was a clear case of negligence. He called for the council to take action, stating, “We are not paying for them to get let off free.”

This discussion highlights ongoing frustrations within the community regarding accountability in municipal contracts and the management of public funds. The council's response to this issue remains to be seen, but the resident's plea underscores the need for transparency and responsibility in local government dealings.