County repairs paving error on County Route 31; materials cost reported at $143,533
Get AI-powered insights, summaries, and transcripts
Subscribe
Summary
Public works staff reported a paving defect on County Route 31 caused by incorrect paver settings; the county corrected the road and reported materials costs of $143,533 and said it will adopt equipment checks and staff training to prevent recurrence.
Public works staff told the committee on Aug. 26 about a paving defect on County Route 31 that was discovered during operations and required corrective work. Staff described the problem as a “shadow” caused when paver settings were overcorrected, compounded by simultaneous work on two jobs and a covering/compaction issue noticed by the roller operator. The crew corrected the pavement and staff reported material costs for the repair at $143,533. Staff said the corrected road is complete. To reduce future risk, staff proposed equipping paving crews with a 6‑foot “smart level” to verify slope during operations, improve crew training (including renewed roller and paver training), and create a list of best practices. The department also noted staffing pressures: one trained roller operator left before the season, reducing in‑house operator availability and increasing operational risk. No formal liability or contractor‑penalty action was reported in the meeting; the department treated the work as an in‑house correction and described preventive measures.