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Commissioners discuss road work, waterline openings, roadside dumpsters and a sliding hill threatening access
Summary
County staff and contractors briefed the board on a proposed open-cut for a Boyd Road waterline, scheduled paving work, roadside dumpsters encroaching on county right-of-way and an ongoing slope failure in the Buzzard Roost area that may require expensive remediation.
C and R Construction asked permission to open-cut two locations for a waterline on Boyd Road and to return to restore the pavement with base and asphalt; county staff indicated closures should be brief and the contractor agreed to repair any settling that develops later.
County roads supervisor Steve (first name on record) told commissioners crews would monitor the work and that C and R has agreed to return to correct problems if the road settles. Commissioners discussed a concern that open cuts can create a low spot over time even if the surface is restored, and asked that the contractor guarantee follow-up repairs if needed.
A resident raised safety concerns about dumpsters placed within the county right-of-way, some within a foot or a foot and a half of travel lanes and one on a curve on Troy Bridal Road. County staff advised that dumpsters should be placed at least 10 feet off the road within the county right-of-way for public safety; the county said it will move or require relocation of hazardous placements.
Commissioners also discussed paving schedules. Staff said C and R is working on Mount Pleasant and other roads and expected additional paving to begin within two to three weeks, subject to contractor scheduling.
On a separate public-works concern, a commissioner reported progressive slope movement in the Buzzard Roost area, where a rock shelf and hillside are sliding toward homes and a private road. Commissioners discussed whether sheet piling or heavier structural work would be required; staff noted such solutions are costly and may require millions of dollars in engineering and construction.
Board members requested staff obtain recommendations and potential alternative funding ideas for stabilizing the slope to preserve access to homes, and to coordinate with engineering contractors for an assessment and cost estimate.
