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Courthouse asphalt repair uncovers deep subgrade issues; county fixes, estimates added costs
Summary
Road work around the Coffey County courthouse required deeper repairs than expected after milling revealed poor subgrade. County staff and contractors increased base material and estimated additional costs; commissioners also toured the new county building and discussed trash service and jail turnover.
County engineers and staff reported that recent milling and patching around the Coffey County courthouse revealed extensive subgrade failure in multiple isolated areas, requiring deeper reconstruction and added material.
Ryan (county engineering/contract representative) said crews removed asphalt where needed, found poor subgrade material and placed 6 inches of AB3 base rock, then an asphalt surface. For the deeper patching on the west side, the county estimated additional costs not to exceed $35,000; county crews provided trucks and some base material to offset cost. A separate area on the east end has an initial estimated repair cost of about $19,000, and the school's share of that east-end extra asphalt was reported at $5,400.
Ryan told commissioners the approach was to "do it right" rather than apply a temporary band-aid, because poor subgrade would cause the surface to fail again in one to two years. He said crews aimed to have base asphalt down late that day and hoped to finish surface asphalt the following day, weather permitting.
Commissioners also received a brief report on other facilities matters during roundtable. Sheriff Johnson led a walkthrough of the new county building and jail: the board toured the facility from 10:41 a.m. to 12:08 p.m.; staff recorded that no board action resulted from the tour and that the building will be "very safe" with double doors and other security features as described by the sheriff. No formal action followed the walkthrough.
On refuse service for the new facility, staff said the county's current 3-yard container is too small for the expected volume once the new kitchen and on-site food production begins. Staff recommended moving to a 6-yard stationary dumpster (not a roll-off) at an estimated cost of about $450 per month; commissioners authorized staff to proceed to procure a container and confirm pricing, with the suggestion staff check other vendors if desired.
Ending
Staff will finalize cost documentation for the asphalt work and return invoices; the jail/building walkthrough generated no board action. County staff will order and place a larger dumpster if the supplier confirms dimensions and pricing.
