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Mick Geary says chip-and-seal is cost-effective and can extend Monett roads’ life
Summary
Mick Geary, who identified himself in a short presentation, described three reasons the City of Monett uses chip-and-seal: it’s cost effective, performed in-house by public works crews, and can extend pavement life by about 5–7 years.
Mick Geary, who identified himself by name, summarized why the City of Monett uses chip-and-seal on local streets, saying it is a “cost effective” way to maintain several lane miles and that the approach “extends the life of a road 5 to 7 years.”
Geary said the city performs the work in-house. “We are doing the work in house,” he said, and added that the public works crews are skilled: “They’re skilled enough to do the work, and we greatly, greatly appreciate it.”
He framed the program around three points: cost effectiveness for maintaining many lane miles, using city crews rather than contractors, and a multi‑year pavement life extension that helps stretch maintenance dollars. Geary did not specify the exact number of lane miles being treated or provide contract or budget figures.
The presentation offered no formal motions, votes, or policy changes; it was an informational summary of the city’s maintenance approach and a recognition of crew work. No external studies, budgets, or performance data were cited in the remarks.
Next steps or follow‑up items were not specified in the presentation.
