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Casey approves McPherson Street repair bid; council discusses South Russell Street erosion and road maintenance costs
Summary
Council accepted a $5,504 bid to repair McPherson Street, concluded a property owner is responsible for driveway-related erosion on South Russell Street, and heard Public Works Director Jon Welker warn the city will need to buy road oil (approximately $17,600 for a 6,000-gallon load) and either get its roller operational or borrow one to finish chip-and-seal work.
The Casey City Council on Oct. 7 approved a $5,504 bid from Calibur Concrete LLC to repair McPherson Street at the junction of concrete and bricks. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Schiller absent.
Councilmembers and Public Works discussed South Russell Street after an inspection prompted by resident Earl Plagman. Council concluded erosion is caused by water running from Plagman's driveway onto the road; they recommended the property owner alter the driveway, add a culvert (tube) and clean out driveway ditches. The council agreed the driveway corrections are the property owner's responsibility while the City will continue to maintain potholes and washouts.
Public Works Director Jon Welker reported crews had performed several patches using an oiler and chip rock and that the city will need to purchase more oil to continue sealing work. Welker estimated the cost for a 6,000-gallon load of oil at approximately $17,600 and suggested sharing a load with Menlo to reduce costs. He said the city needs its roller operational (or to borrow Adair's) to properly pack chip rock. Welker also said crews have begun pulling wells to clean them and that sludge hauling will start after harvest operations are complete.
