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Resident says promised Shellie Trail repairs have not occurred; commissioners cite equipment delays
Summary
During public comment, resident Randy Tyre said he had been told repairs would be done after July but the road remains unfixed; Commissioners Randy Dixon and David Lowman apologized and said the county is awaiting equipment and will begin repairs when it arrives.
A resident told the Pierce County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 3 that promised repairs to Shellie Trail, raised at a July meeting, have not yet occurred. Randy Tyre, identified in the record with a Patterson address, said he attended the July meeting and remains “still waiting” for the repair work.
Why it matters: Road conditions affect daily travel and safety for local residents. The complaint prompted an on‑record response from commissioners about county capacity to perform repairs.
Commission response: Commissioner Randy Dixon apologized to the resident during the public comment period. Commissioner David Lowman explained that county equipment needed to complete the repairs is delayed and said when the equipment arrives the county will start the project.
What the record shows: The meeting transcript logs the complaint and the commissioners’ statements but does not provide a timeline for equipment arrival or for when the work will begin. No formal motion or directive with a specific completion schedule was recorded at the meeting.
Next steps: The transcript indicates the board has approved purchases intended to restore maintenance capacity (see related action on CAT 12M3 purchase); however, the meeting record does not state a delivery date for the new equipment or a start date for Shellie Trail repairs.
