Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Roads topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Phase 2 road project to proceed pending county council approval; town lawyer reviewing land-encroachment complaint
Summary
Councilors reported the county approved phase 2 of a local road project with $650,000 allocated to the town and an 8% town match; the project includes culvert and bridge work but faces a property-encroachment complaint currently under review by the town lawyer.
Trenton's council reported progress on a multi-phase road project and noted a property-encroachment dispute that could require further legal work.
Speaker 1 and Speaker 4 said the county approved phase 2 of the town's road project, describing work that will extend drains, replace culverts, widen a section of road to 24 feet at a trouble spot and construct a bridge crossing at a key drain. Speaker 4 said the town has $650,000 allocated for the work and will provide an 8% local match.
Council members also said they have received a complaint alleging the town took two acres of land; the town lawyer has reviewed the matter and discussed rights-by-use and avenues for defending the town. Speaker 1 said the worst-case outcome might be buying property but indicated the lawyer was optimistic and council members plan to contest the claim if necessary.
Councilors emphasized the need to coordinate with irrigation districts and neighboring towns on drainage and design standards, and said they will press ahead with culvert and bridge work pending final county approvals.
Next steps: staff will continue coordination with the county and West Cache Irrigation, refine engineering plans and respond to the land-encroachment complaint with legal counsel.
