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Trustee says Edson Road 'basically destroyed'; board weighing MFT bidding vs. local funds for chip seal
Summary
A trustee reported heavy damage to Edson Road after pipeline work and traffic, saying the surface is 'basically destroyed.' The board discussed seeking Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funding with engineers and bids (a longer process) or using local funds and two received contractor quotes that may be below engineer estimates (~$75–76K).
Committee member (S3) reported that Edson Road suffered significant surface damage following pipeline work and increased traffic, saying "Edson Road is basically destroyed." He described missing chip-and-seal material, oil flushing to the surface and an urgent need for chip sealing.
S3 said he had reached out to three contractors and received two bids that came in "well below the engineer's estimate" (he recalled an engineer estimate around $75,000–$76,000 with engineering costs included). He offered two options: (1) pursue MFT funds through the engineer-and-bid process (longer timeline and potentially higher cost because many contractors bid early in the season), or (2) use local funds to complete the work more quickly. Trustees discussed budget timing, the closing window for chip-seal contractors, and directing staff to return with a third quote and a recommendation at the next voting meeting.
No formal motion to fund the work from local funds was recorded at the meeting; S3 said he would return with at least two guaranteed quotes on the next agenda item for board action.
