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Council authorizes up to $30,000 for concrete crushing, grinding and related asphalt work
Summary
Council approved up to $30,000 for concrete crushing/grinding and associated asphalt work for planned street repairs, citing available budget for the projects and scheduling considerations.
A council member moved and the council approved funding of up to $30,000 for concrete crushing/grinding and related asphalt work to support planned street repairs, including ditching on 1st Street and a repair near Main Street. The mover described the scope as covering both concrete removal and asphalt work and said the total crushing was ‘‘up to 30,000.’’ The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Members discussed timing and logistics: crew availability, the noise produced by crushing equipment and whether asphalt work should proceed while temperatures are cooler. One member cautioned that grinding makes a lot of noise, calling the machine ‘‘a pretty impressive machine,’’ and asked councilors to consider scheduling to minimize disruption.
Councilors also flagged that equipment and large purchases should be placed on the regular agenda and in the packet if they require use of an equipment budget line. Staff agreed to prepare documentation and pricing for the packet and to proceed with the planned work under the approved spending limit.
