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Secondary Roads reports bridge, paving and patching work; new equipment operator on staff
Summary
County road-maintenance staff updated supervisors on bridge work at the Greene County line, patching and planned diamond grinding projects, replacement of barricades after wind events, and the hiring of a new equipment operator who started July 28.
County Secondary Roads staff provided an operational update covering equipment, construction and maintenance work.
Staff reported the replacement/repair work on a bridge at the Greene County line is progressing: pavement and rail have been poured, forms are being stripped, dirt work and bridge-approach work remain, and guardrail and pavement sealing are outstanding. Staff said they hope the bridge will be open by August, weather permitting.
A new equipment operator, Austin Tigas, began work July 28 and has already been deployed. Crews are patching a mile on Hawthorne north of Halber and expect to continue patching to prepare for a planned diamond grinding project next year if weather and patching progress allow.
Staff also described clearing debris after recent high winds (barricades displaced, one tree down on Concord) and removing abandoned vehicles from the Voyager Road area with assistance from the conservation office and towing services.
The department discussed a quote for a specialized 85-inch trailer (see separate procurement item), noted potential oversized-permit requirements because of width, and explained that private utility lines crossing county roadways — such as two private water lines in the approved permit — are not locatable through the county’s one-call system and remain the homeowner’s responsibility if problems arise.
Supervisors asked about work on several bike-crossing locations and an issue where a private well-drilling operation was causing ditch slumping; staff said they would follow up.
