Pinetop Lakeside details flood repairs, paving and water-tank work; council approves asphalt purchase 5-1

Public Works Assistant Melena Spelman told the Pinetop Lakeside Town Council on Oct. 2 that the town is moving into the final phases of several major infrastructure projects, and that paving for the Top of the Woods drainage repairs will begin pending materials delivery.

Spelman said the town completed major drainage work after a February 2019 storm described in prior reports as a 1,000‑year event. Crews finished the south and west channels, an access road and excavation of the detention pond to increase capacity. She said construction drawings are complete and the remaining items include driveway tie‑ins, headwall and riprap work and installation of several gates and relocated electrical lines.

The council voted on a separate resolution to purchase hot‑mix asphalt from Perkins Aggregates using Navajo County’s purchasing contract; the motion carried 5‑1. Councilor Smith moved the resolution and it was seconded; the record shows the motion passed with five votes in favor and one opposed. Spelman said the town will begin paving on Monday, pending delivery and crew scheduling.

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