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Residents press county to finish Bittersweet Springs subdivision; county says it will take over maintenance
Summary
Residents told the court that a developer left roads, drainage and signage unfinished in Bittersweet Springs; the county said it will assume maintenance, call the developer’s maintenance bond and begin repairs, and asked residents to contact precinct staff for follow‑up.
Several Bittersweet Springs residents told the Commissioners Court they have waited years for a developer to finish roads, signage and drainage work in their subdivision and urged the county to act.
Jane Galvin (speaker 1) identified herself by name and described continuing erosion, missing street signs and unfinished driveways that pose safety risks: “We don't even have adequate signage on Highway 199… It took me a year of working with TxDOT… to get the turn lanes finally put in,” she said. Professional engineer Colin Wilson (speaker 18) reviewed the approved plans and noted missing head walls on culverts and unstabilized ditches; he said correcting the issues will be costly but necessary to meet the approved plans.
Precinct staff responded that the county would assume maintenance and begin road and ditch work; the court called the maintenance bond to address outstanding items and said staff would install street signs and coordinate follow‑up with residents. Officials encouraged residents to contact the county barn or precinct office for specific issues and timelines.
The court recorded motions to call the maintenance bond, accept the maintenance bond monies and proceed with repairs; residents were advised to provide photographs and continue direct communication with the precinct representative for status updates.
