SERVICE REQUESTS
Report road problems to 231-922-4848 or email us at: gtcrc@gtcrc.org
WINTER MAINTENANCE
Salt prices have skyrocketed 18% over last year's price. Nearly 10% of our budget is designated for salt. How does that affect you? The GTCRC has typically used a sand-salt mix for snow and ice control, but this year motorists will see more sand. Salt has melting qualities within a certain temperature range, but sand will provide traction.
Motorists may see roads cleared, but not necessarily down to pavement. This will require old-fashioned good driving skills and proper vehicle maintenance, such as driving for conditions (lower speeds) and good tires (with tread and proper inflation).
GTCRC ordered winter salt early and will have a typical year's supply. But if winter features more snow and ice than normal, more days with early morning black-ice conditions or late day/week-end blasts, service levels will need to be adjusted to make it through the season.
Some long-term employees joined the rank of retirement over the last 18 months. These capable and knowledgeable employees have not been replaced due to declining funding sources. Our primary funding source has not changed since the mid-90's, provides no inflationery adjustment and is not tied to the fuel costs. How does this affect you? The number of miles to be plowed virtually remains the same as development growth has wained. However, the miles per plow route have increased meaning it will take longer for your road to get plowed.
PrintMeeting Schedule
2008 Meeting Schedule
The public is invited to attend meetings. Limited public comment is available during two portions of the meeting. If an expanded comment time is required, please contact the Clerk to be added to the agenda and to have an appointment time set.
All meetings, unless otherwise noted, are held at the Road Commission office, 1881 LaFranier Road, Traverse City, MI 49686 and begin at 9 AM.
January 9 Wednesday
23 Wednesday
30 Wednesday
The January 23 and 30 meetings were canceled.
February 6 Wednesday
20 Wednesday
March 19 Wednesday
CRAM’s Annual Highway Conference is March 4-6.
April 9 Wednesday
23 Wednesday - rescheduled to start at 8 AM.
May 7 Wednesday
21 Wednesday
June 4 Wednesday
25 Wednesday
July 16 Wednesday
August 6 Wednesday
20 Wednesday
September 3 Wednesday .
17 Wednesday
October 1 Wednesday
15 Wednesday
November 5 Wednesday - RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 12 (on 10-1-08)
12 Wednesday - NEW NOVEMBER MEETING DATE (on 10-1-08)
19 Wednesday - RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 12 (on 10-1-08)
December 3 Wednesday
17 Wednesday
Public comment is held at shortly after the start of the meeting and just prior to the conclusion of the meeting with three minutes allowed for each presentation for non-agenda items. Presentations must be approved by the Chair seven (7) days prior to the meeting and are administrated through the Clerk. Proposals requiring staff review prior to Board presentation are required to be submitted ten workdays in advance. If you are an individual with a disability and need special assistance, please contact the Grand Traverse County Road Commission at least two business days in advance of the meeting.