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Lindell readies for Transwest road work; $168,000 cited as expected funding
Summary
Council members said Transwest Power will be in town in July and the town expects a $168,000 payment for road improvements; members discussed chip seal bids, contractor availability and staffing needs after a long-term road worker said he will not continue.
Council members discussed roadwork that the town expects to coordinate with Transwest Power's July operations. One council member stated: "We're gonna get that 168,000 from Transwest," describing funds that the town expects to receive after Transwest completes its local work.
Members reviewed timing and contracting options, including chip seal and crack seal work, and discussed obtaining bids in time to schedule work after Transwest leaves. Speaker 3 said they have reached out to outside firms for estimates and will follow up with contractors; Speaker 3 also asked that bids be arranged so work can proceed by July.
Personnel changes were a separate concern. The board was told that Scott Nelson (also referenced as Scott Wilson in the transcript) will not continue doing road work this summer due to injury and other commitments, prompting discussion about posting a job or recruiting local help to handle signs and other project tasks. The council agreed that if a new position is needed it should be posted publicly and staff should identify likely local applicants.
The town's budgeting timeline was also discussed: members plan to amend the budget in July when Transwest funds arrive to add capital-project planning for roads. Staff were directed to compile available road-account balances and contractor estimates to enable a July budget amendment and to coordinate lead contractor availability.
