Public Works reports chip-rock bid, pump-station overflow from grease, grinder-pump inspections and multiple road projects
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Summary
Public Works asked the commission to authorize a call for bids for 2026 chip-rock, described a small pump-station overflow caused by fats/oils in North Bay, outlined a grant-funded inspection program for grinder pumps on the bay, and listed culvert replacements and chip-seal projects in the pipeline.
Public Works asked the Board of Commissioners to authorize a public call for bids for chip-rock supply for 2026 and described several maintenance projects and localized sewer-system issues that will affect traffic and property owners.
Public Works staff characterized a recent incident at a North Bay pump station as a small overflow limited to the station. The staff said the station experienced a backup caused by fats, oils and grease and that the event was contained at the station; “nothing got to the water,” staff said. The department reminded residents not to pour grease down drains and noted the station serves roughly 50 properties.
Staff also described a grant-funded inspection program (a pass-through from Pierce County via a health-department-led project) that will audit and document grinder-pump installations around North Bay to determine whether older grinder pumps installed in repurposed septic tanks can be retrofitted or should be replaced to reduce contamination risk.
Public Works said it will replace the G1 pump station on Old Belfair Highway with expected traffic impacts on Wednesday (flaggers will be used) and that the work will be posted on county web and social channels. The department reported completion of several rural projects — converting Yates Road to chip seal on the island, culvert replacements at Bear Creek to Ottawa, repairs on Kelly Hall and Hemlock Extension Road — and plans for additional chip-seal or paving work and RPM (raised pavement marker) installations across major roads.
The department also provided updates on school coordination (Stellside School) and said staff will follow up with the school district on short-term options. Public Works noted ongoing cooperation with the county health department on grinder-pump inspections.
Ending: Commissioners authorized going out to bid for chip-rock and asked staff to publish traffic-impact notices in advance of the pump-station replacement work and to continue outreach to property owners who may be affected by grinder-pump inspections.