“Experts have determined that there are slight bumps on Paper Mill Road,” Town Engineer Stu Spaulding jokingly reported to the Taylor Town Council July 6.
Spaulding explained that the area of Paper Mill Road where the Northern Arizona Training Center is located has been a problem due to the clay dirt.
“The clay is so deep there’s almost no way to stop moisture from getting to it,” said Spaulding, explaining that they will remove the sub grade and any material that has been compromised with the clay, and put 3” of asphalt over 3” of abc.
That section of the road has been repaired previously, and Councilman Shawn Palmer suggested some type of re-enforced bridge be built rather than putting that much money into the road every five to six years.
Spaulding discussed mixing lime with the clay, but noted that would be very expensive.
The town accepted bids for replacement of approximately 2,292 yards of asphalt roadway from three companies. Western Grades’ bid was $98,000; Surface Contracting, $79,618.60; and Hatch Construction, $64,525.20.
Spaulding said that all companies were qualified bidders, met all standards and are bonded.
“Staff recommends Hatch Construction, who is the low bidder,” he said.
A motion to award the contract for the Paper Mill Road maintenance project to Hatch Construction passed, with Councilman Jared Hatch abstaining from the vote.
In other business, the council unanimously approved the appointment of Ralph Schreiber to a three- year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission, replacing Harold Meservey.
The council discussed town representation on committees, commissions, boards, foundations and work groups, and made assignments.
Councilman Gary Solomon will serve on the Economic Development Committee.
Hatch will serve on the Airport Committee and the Historical Preservation Commission.
Palmer will serve on the Special Days/Special Events Committee.
Vice Mayor Jane Lee will serve on the Beautification Committee and the Northland Pioneer College Foundation Board of Directors.
Councilman Mark Reed will serve on the Historical Preservation Commission.
Councilman Alan Ramage will serve on the Snowflake-Taylor Tourism Committee and the Snowflake-Taylor Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Town Clerk Kelly Jones will serve on the Northern Arizona Council of Government Social Service Block Grant Committee.
Public Works Director Ron Solomon will serve on the White Mountain Regional Transportation Committee.
John Doyle will serve on the Special Days/Special Events Committee.
Town Manager Eric Duthie will continue to serve on the Silver Creek Senior Citizens Center Board of Directors, the Apache/Navajo Counties Mayor and Councilmembers Association, the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) Regional Council, the NACOG Economic Development Council, the NACOG Community Action Board, the Northern Arizona Training Center Board, the White Mountain Partnership and the Arizona Department of Water Resources Waste Resource Development Commission sub-committees, along with Spaulding.
