Monday, the roads committee met and traveled the streets of Salado determining what needs immediately repair and what needs minor repair. Afterwards, they met and decided the following:
-- Roads conditions are either 1 or 2. 1 means immediate attention and 2 means needs attention in the future.
2 -- The committee will categorize the 1 and 2 roads
.
3 -- Traffic counters will be placed on major streets
to determine the number of vehicles using the road.
4 -- A repair schedule will be created with dates and
approximate costs .
5 -- A meeting with TexDot and James Construction
will be arranged to ascertain if any road-work can be done by them. (i.e.Is there road damage caused by their construction
large truck? If so, and it can be
proven, there is the possibility that either or both will repair the damaged road
at no cost to the village.
6 -- Note:
Main Street will be re-surfaced by TexDot and James Construction at no
cost to the village.
7 -- A Town Hall meeting will be scheduled to go over
the schedule with the village citizens.
8 -- In the budget cycle meeting, Monday, 28 July, it
was determined that last years money and FY15 money totaling $400,000 will be
used to begin repairing the roads.
This hard working committee is very knowledgeable and
experienced in road construction.
They are also committed in beginning as soon as possible. Please remember it takes time to repair
roads. It is important to be patient and calm; there will be dust, possible
mud, and inconvenience. However,
it must be done or there will be a significant inconvenience in cost.
You have repeatedly said that “road are important and need
immediate attention.” These committee members heard you and are moving forward quickly. Our neighborhoods are going to look great which will directly enhance our property values.
2. Landscaping
On 22 July, Carol Strong attended a meeting with TexDot and
James Construction. In that
meeting, Carol asked what landscaping plans were planned for the completion of
I-35.
Two weeks later, Carol received the plans. The following is part of her
appreciation email to TexDot filled with great news outlining what the State of
Texas is doing for Salado:
“I am just
absolutely thrilled to receive the plans for the landscape/design of Salado
Plaza Dr. overpass area as well as the 2484 and 2268 lay outs. The design
of pavers, aggregate, some 24 live oak trees, 75+ crape myrtles, and then the
12 bald cypress trees, the pampas grass, red yuccas and the drip irrigation in
all these areas is more than we could have dreamed of for Salado.”
Does not take much imagination to see how beautiful these entrances are
going to be. And, consider the
“stagecoach murals” and you have beauty and culture – exactly what Salado
represents.
Thank you, Carol, for discussing the matter with TexDoT and thank you Jason
and Andy for listening and making it happen.
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