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Public Works Committee advances highway bids and moves forward on Ferguson Corners bridge
Summary
Highway Superintendent Doug Rapalee reviewed FEMA storm repairs, central garage updates (three new Chevy Equinox deliveries), and multiple procurement items (Warm Mix Asphalt, Ready Mix Concrete, Vegetation Control). The Committee gave consensus to proceed on the Ferguson‑Corners Road Bridge project and asked Rapalee to investigate temporary-bridge options and additional cost data.
Doug Rapalee presented the Highway report, which the Committee accepted as information. He reviewed FEMA repairs stemming from the August 2024 storm, central garage activity (including delivery of three new Chevy Equinox vehicles), traffic and administrative items, and several procurement recommendations: award bids for Warm Mix Asphalt Concrete, Ready Mix Concrete, and Vegetation Control. The Committee also reviewed personnel and equipment items, including authorization for the Highway Superintendent to fill a full‑time Motor Equipment Operator position and declaring surplus equipment at the Central Garage and Highway departments.
On bridges and culverts, Rapalee discussed several projects including South Glenora Road (South Bridge), Pre‑emption Road Bridge, and Ferguson‑Corners Road Bridge. The Committee considered whether to pause forward progress on Ferguson Corners to examine using a temporary bridge; the consensus was to move forward with the project. Rapalee will reach out about temporary bridge availability and prepare data on additional costs to inform next steps.
The minutes record Committee consensus but do not include a formal roll-call vote on the procurement items; awards and authorizations will be forwarded to the April 13 Legislative Meeting for formal action.
