Council hears update on cattle-guard and road crack-seal options; budget limits discussed

John Rhodes (S4) briefed the council on a pending cattle-guard project and related road maintenance. Rhodes said he is coordinating with Jeremy's crew to complete the cattle-guard, including obtaining a bid or pricing from the contractor to confirm whether the town has budget available to finish the work.

Members discussed crack seal and weed-spraying as lower-cost near-term fixes. Rhodes noted the crew uses heat-applied materials and that timing and temperature can affect results; council members said they wanted a clearer estimate of how far the town's budget would stretch for crack-seal work.

No procurement or contract award was made. Rhodes said he will follow up with contractor scheduling and provide cost details to the council before the next decision point.

Why it matters: Road maintenance projects affect safety and maintenance budgets; confirming contractor bids and budget availability determines whether the town can proceed this season.