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Trustees press county and approve local patching as Schirtzinger erosion plan advances
Summary
After county engineers evaluated erosion and stream alignment threats on Schirtzinger Road, trustees approved a local patch job and requested county design completion for a larger retaining/realignment project expected in spring.
Trustees discussed multiple options to address erosion and drainage problems along Schirtzinger Road and authorized immediate local patching while awaiting county plans for a larger repair.
County engineers presented alternatives that ranged from piping sections of ditch (estimated $16,000–$28,000) to embankment protection or a concrete retaining wall (estimates up to $30,000). In later meetings the county developed more detailed plans and trustees were told the county’s designs were about 85–95% complete and that the county may perform the full repair next spring.
To address immediate safety concerns trustees authorized a small contractor, Shelly & Sands, to perform a 5’ x 60’ patch (excavation and asphalt work) at a township-approved price of $2,200. Trustees also sought clarification from the county about construction timing, road closures and whether work would require bidding or be performed in-house by the county. For a larger repair between 4105 and 4125 Schirtzinger Road the county estimated roughly $45,000 for a retaining-wall realignment solution, excluding engineering-plan costs and possible right-of-way or environmental constraints.
The trustees will continue to coordinate with the Franklin County Engineers Office, seek final plans and timelines, and notify residents of any required road closures or detours once the county finalizes designs.
