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Plattekill approves $955,000 paving plan, moves $560,000 from highway fund balance
Summary
The board accepted a 284 highway agreement covering three paving projects totaling about $955,000 and agreed to transfer roughly $560,000 from the highway fund balance to cover the work, leaving about $275,000 in the general repair line.
Town highway staff told the board on May 6 that three road projects are planned this year — full paving of Creek Town Highway (about 3.1 miles), work on a turnpike segment (about 1.2 miles), and pavement work on Unionville (roughly 0.34 mile) — with an estimated combined cost of approximately $955,000. To fund the projects, staff requested and the board approved moving about $560,000 from the highway fund balance into the contractual account, leaving an estimated $275,000 for general repairs.
The 284 agreement presented at the meeting documents the town’s planned projects with the county and provides transparency for the highway department’s work. A board member moved to approve the 284 agreement and authorized the supervisor’s signature; the board seconded the motion and approved it during the meeting.
Why it matters: The transfer and project approvals set the town’s roadwork plans for the year and allocate a significant portion of the highway fund balance to capital work. The discussion confirmed available funds and the board’s intent to proceed with bidding/contracting for the work.
Next steps: Highway staff will finalize contracts and scheduling for the three road projects; the board’s signature on the 284 agreement completes the local approval step required to proceed.
