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Fletcher Town extends bridge bid deadline after resolving access; residents complain about messy street resurfacing
Summary
Town staff extended the bid opening for a bridge and streambank repair project to June 10 after resolving access across Hooper's Creek; residents reported tack on vehicles, loose mailboxes and small asphalt debris following recent resurfacing on three roads, and staff said they will inspect damage and consider retainage or punch-list corrections.
Fletcher Town staff said the bid opening for a bridge and streambank repair project was extended to Tuesday, June 10 at 2 p.m. after the town resolved an access issue with a private property operator. The Town Manager said crews will re-open bids and staff may call a special meeting to approve a low responsible bid depending on timing and fiscal closeout.
The Town Manager described park repairs underway (ball fields and multi-use court fencing) and said the bridge project has logistical challenges: "Getting to the bridge is challenging ... and that's not where it's attached to the bank. ... We resolved that to be able to cut across, break through the fence and come along Hooper's Creek to get to the bridge so it's not so cumbersome to get materials."
Staff also summarized recent street resurfacing in the Livingston Farms area (North and South Sunbury Trail and Wild Meadow). While staff said the paving work appeared solid overall, multiple resident complaints were raised about contractor practices and cleanup. The Town Manager said contractors did both sides of some small roads at once, which increased tack tracking and left small chunks of asphalt on vehicles and streets. "It was messier I would say than normal," she said. Residents reported at least one loose or moved mailbox; staff asked residents to provide contact information so public works can inspect specific damage.
Town staff said contractors have been made aware of complaints. The Town Manager suggested options such as using punch-list holdback or retainage to require cleanup or repairs if warranted: "If there needs to be ... some retainage on there, we could do that." No formal disciplinary action or contract termination was recorded at the meeting.
The town will report back after bids open on June 10 and after public works inspects reported mailbox or vehicle damage.
