Public Works approves engineering agreement for sewer replacement under Scott Troy Road; public calls for traffic controls after recent rollover

The Public Works Committee voted to authorize the mayor to execute an agreement with HMG Engineers Inc. for design services on the North Interceptor sewer replacement at the Scott Troy Road crossing in the amount of $24,630. Jeff (department staff) said the design work will survey and produce plans and specifications to replace the north sewer trunk line that crosses under Scott Troy Road and to connect newly replaced upstream and downstream segments. He noted earlier emergency repairs after March storms and a previous upstream repair about eight years ago. The contract anticipates a bore under Scott Troy Road to avoid traffic impacts during construction. The committee approved the agreement by roll call (Carney, Hudson, Ford, Rosenberg, Phoney and Force voting yes). Staff said the design will allow the city to solicit construction bids when plans are complete. During public comment later in the meeting, a resident described witnessing a recent rollover accident on Scott Troy Road and urged the city to renew advocacy with the county for traffic controls at that intersection; the resident said the township and the city had previously discussed funding improvements. Committee members acknowledged prior city advocacy and said that, although the road is under county jurisdiction, they could restart discussions and explore funding or grant options. They also noted that historical traffic data submitted to the county had not supported changes in the past.