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Resident and council press contractor, inspections after ADA ramp faults reported
Summary
A resident detailed structural defects in a newly built ADA ramp — exposed anchor bolts, undersized wall height, insufficient joists and rusted fasteners — and councilors said the contractor will not be paid until passing a final inspection and staff will pursue remediation or replacement.
Derek Freeman, a resident who inspected the town’s recently rebuilt ADA ramp, presented photos and a written letter listing multiple construction defects and code shortfalls, including an elevated ramp section that exposed anchor bolts and a supporting wall measured below the 42‑inch code requirement. "The wall that's supporting the rail that was supposed to be 42 inches high. And right now, the top of that wall is 38, 37 and 0.5 or 35 or so," Freeman said, describing measurements and connection details he said differ from the structural drawings.
Council members described the workmanship as unacceptable and asked staff and legal counsel to pursue remediation. The town administrator said the contractor will not be paid for work pending final inspection by county inspectors; council discussed options including replacing the wooden ramp with a concrete or metal alternative and authorized staff to pursue next steps and a face‑to‑face meeting with the contractor.
