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Tinmouth weighs salt/sand storage and building quotes as winter maintenance continues to strain resources
Summary
Board discussed a proposed salt/sand storage building, vendor quotes and tradeoffs between a metal ClearSpan structure and alternatives. Members reviewed material needs (roughly 350 tons of salt estimated) and debated doors, base design and whether the town should assemble the structure with local labor.
Town officials discussed options to replace or enlarge the current salt/sand storage at the transfer station and reviewed preliminary vendor pricing and design choices. Board members and road staff spoke about site base requirements (some argued for asphalt), drainage, and whether the structure should include end walls and a 14-by-14 roll-up door. "The building itself is only $55,000," one participant said while noting several add-ons (engineered drawings, end walls, doors) that raise the quoted price.
The board discussed grant opportunities to offset costs and whether to erect the building with town labor to lower installation expense. Road staff noted that material quantities and winter chemical choices matter for sizing: planners discussed about 350 tons of salt as a planning figure and whether magnesium chloride use could reduce salt needs. Members agreed to obtain more detailed quotes, confirm asphalt/base requirements and return with firm numbers at a future meeting.
