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Supervisors review 2026 roadwork plans, consider road‑cut rules amid drainage complaints
Summary
The Roadmaster briefed supervisors on 2026 roadwork bids and pre‑work brush cutting; the board discussed contractor road‑cut standards and localized stormwater/runoff complaints affecting properties on Leslie Road, Serenity Drive, Beverly Drive and Oakgrove Avenue.
West Mead Township's Roadmaster updated the Board of Supervisors on planned roadwork for 2026 and raised a series of drainage and contractor‑permit issues at the April 14 study session.
The Roadmaster said bid packets for the township's 2026 roadwork have been prepared and advertised and that crews will cut brush in advance on Williamson Road and in the DeVore subdivision prior to paving or repairs. The presentation was framed as preparation for votes and contracts to come before the board at the May meeting.
Supervisors and the Roadmaster discussed standards for road cuts by contractors under existing Road Cut Permits. Members reported that a recent horizontal boring by National Fuel Gas on Springs Road produced a preferable outcome compared with open cutting. The Solicitor offered to provide a sample Road Cut Ordinance he assisted with for another township for the board to review.
The Roadmaster also asked for input on multiple water‑runoff problem areas, identifying pipe and catch basin issues at properties owned by Provost and Achenbach on Leslie Road and Serenity Drive, and runoff problems tied to Beverly Drive. The minutes record that resident Bonnie VanNort raised concerns about her family's property along Mill Run at its confluence with Thurston Run; PennDOT indicated it would address some state roadway issues but not back‑property drainage. The board noted several of the localized issues appear to be private property matters and did not adopt a township remedy at this session.
Next steps include review of advertised bid packets at the May meeting and consideration of whether to pursue a formal road‑cut ordinance or other permit changes.
