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North Chevy Chase approves sidewalk-grinding plan pending warranty and tree-protection confirmation
Summary
The Council approved work by Precision Concrete Cutting on identified tripping-hazard sidewalks, asking the Village Manager to confirm the contractor’s warranty, aim for completion by June 18, and explore grinding rather than replacement to protect adjoining Village trees.
The Village Council approved moving forward with Precision Concrete Cutting to address identified sidewalk tripping hazards after the manager confirmed curb-cut locations and contractor availability. The approval is conditional: the Council asked Village Manager Dana Peterson to clarify the warranty terms, confirm the contractor’s willingness to attempt grinding in places slated for replacement to minimize damage to adjacent Village trees, and aim to complete the work before the end of the school year (by June 18).
Dana Peterson informed the Council that, once those issues are resolved, the contractor would proceed with the work. The action recorded in the meeting minutes indicates the Council’s preference for less-invasive grinding where feasible to protect tree roots and trunks, and for warranty protection to be included in the final arrangement.
No specific dollar amounts, formal contract numbers, or vote tallies were recorded in the transcript for this item; the Manager was directed to follow up with the proposed contractor and report back to the Council.
