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Board weighs McGuire Road resurfacing options; oil‑and‑chip scheduled Sept. 20

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees · September 3, 2024
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Summary

Trustees discussed resurfacing McGuire Road, with estimates of about $220,000 for full asphalt versus about $49,000 for oil‑and‑chip; Illini Asphalt scheduled oil‑and‑chip for Sept. 20. Separately, trustees flagged speeding and requested signage and sheriff monitoring.

Trustee Hilliard told the board that Illini Asphalt has scheduled oil‑and‑chip for Makanda on Sept. 20. "Oil and chipping for Makanda is scheduled for September 20th," Hilliard reported.

Trustee Allen relayed resurfacing estimates he obtained from Mr. Penninger: a full asphalt resurfacing would cost about $220,000 while oil‑and‑chip would be approximately $49,000. President Tina Shingleton said she will look into grant options to help cover the cost. Trustees also discussed traffic safety: Trustee Pitcher reported vehicles speeding past his house on McGuire Road and requested 'children at play' signs; Trustee Ross said she purchased signs to post and Trustee Wolff suggested contacting the Jackson County Sheriff to monitor the area.

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