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Cramerton discusses underpass cleaning, lighting and fleet needs; crosswalk and trail upgrades planned
Summary
Public Works reported coordination requirements and costs to pressure-wash and illuminate the Eighth Avenue railroad underpass, the board considered additional streetscape and monument signs, and staff discussed fleet purchases (including a street sweeper) and Waste Management contract timing.
Public Works and parks projects, plus related safety and aesthetic upgrades, were a significant part of the March 30 work session.
Public Works Director Rodney Baker reviewed options for cleaning and improving the Eighth Avenue railroad underpass and said any pressure washing or painting requires railroad clearance. Baker estimated the railroad’s standard review fee at about $1,200 and said pressure washing had last occurred during the town’s Centennial seven years earlier. Commissioners discussed whether to pursue pressure washing and painting, install a crash guard and add a street light (the town is installing lighting on a pole at the underpass) and considered public art or solid-color painting for the structure. Baker also said he would gather quotes for cleanup and painting and follow up with Norfolk Southern.
Staff discussed fleet needs and service contracts. The town purchased a ladder truck this year and plans to order police vehicles (the Police Department anticipates ordering four vehicles), and the board discussed purchasing a street sweeper. Baker said hiring wages for CDL-certified public-works hires were raised to $16.50 to attract candidates; diesel and fuel costs are rising. Waste Management’s contract and the timing for bids on garbage and recycling services were discussed; the town currently provides weekly bulk pickup and accepts two dumpsters provided by Waste Management annually.
Parks & Recreation Director Eric Smallwood described facility needs: moisture mitigation at the C.B. Huss Recreation Center (estimated earlier in the meeting), waterproofing delays that have pushed weight-room improvements back, a baby pool closed for a leak with a possible conversion to a splash pad under study, and revenue ideas such as non-resident fee increases and merchandise sales tied to the planned CRAMR Center. The board requested a greenway master plan be provided at a future work session.
