Township flags higher asphalt prices; paving plans may be scaled back
Township staff reported that asphalt prices have risen with oil prices and that the road department may reduce paving volume to stay within the existing budget; John Tipton also reported 13 open work orders and that paving equipment is serviced and ready.
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Township Business Administrator and Road Superintendent Bob Oliva told trustees on April 5 that asphalt prices are fluctuating upward as a result of oil‑price changes and that the township may need to adjust the amount of paving planned for this year to remain within budget. Oliva said Bettis Asphalt representatives assigned to the township are the same contacts used previously when asphalt was purchased from Hamm.
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