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Milford highway superintendent reports lake-road work, CHIPS waiver to pave County Route 46
Summary
Highway Superintendent Billy Sutphin told the board that lake roads have received substantial work this year, ditching has been done, and the town received a CHIPS waiver to pave/seal County Route 46 to Kelly Corners Road. Sutphin also said he is pursuing reimbursement related to BOCES bus routes and has begun union contract talks.
Highway Superintendent Billy Sutphin reported to the Milford Town Board on June 18 that crews have completed substantial work on lake roads this season and undertaken extensive ditching.
Sutphin said many school districts bus students to BOCES in Milford and he is looking into reimbursement for the town’s costs for road maintenance and plowing tied to that bus routing. He told the board the town has received a CHIPS waiver that will allow paving/sealing of County Route 46 to the four corners of Kelly Corners Road. Sutphin also reported meeting with the union representative to begin negotiations for next year’s contract.
Why it matters: Paving County Route 46 and securing reimbursement for school-related maintenance could materially affect the Highway Department’s workload and budget planning. The CHIPS program and its waivers determine state funding eligibility for local pavement projects.
Next steps: Sutphin will pursue reimbursement details for BOCES-related costs and continue negotiations with the union; specifics and any budget adjustments were not recorded in the minutes.
