Public works outlines culvert closure, bid correction on Airport Road and building projects

John Ellerman, public works, notified the commission that a culvert replacement on North 52nd Street is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Feb. 11. “North 52nd Street will be closed to through traffic from West 50th Avenue, west to Kitten Creek Road during the project,” he said, and added the project is expected to be completed that same day, weather permitting.

Ellerman also reported that an Airport Road bid omitted piling work and that the vendor’s forthcoming price adjustment would likely add “about $34,000” to the previously selected bid. He said the project may begin around March 1 depending on materials and final pricing.

On facilities, Ellerman said a courthouse window project is complete and described progress on a storm shelter pour and emergency management remodel; he discussed two carpet installation quotes and proposed seeking a revised installation price from the original vendor while obtaining a Paramount Carpet and Tile quote to compare.

Ellerman provided staffing updates (a custodian starting Feb. 24 and customer service interviews planned) and said crews are performing seasonal road and tree work, shoulder repairs and culvert installation at Deep Creek. No formal procurement votes or contract awards were recorded in the meeting segments provided.