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.
PrintPublic Comment
There are two opportunities for the public to address the Board during regular Board meetings. The first is Item 7 and the second is Item 11 of the regular agenda.
Public comment under these two items, if it is not related to an agenda topic or an appointment has not been previously scheduled, is limited to three minutes.
The public may address the Board on agenda items as the topics are discussed by the Board.
To address the Board for topics that require more than three minutes, an appointment should be scheduled as well as the topic placed on the agenda. Both of these should be arranged with the Clerk.
Before requesting the Board to take any action on an item relating to the public, please take advantage of working with our staff. Our employees can discuss your issue, meet you on site to view the situation first-hand or may be able to redirect your inquiry to the appropriate agency.
If an impasse develops, both the public and our staff will prepare positional documents to educate the Board on the issue. These documents must be provided to the Clerk for inclusion in the Board's meeting package. Advance notice to the Board allows them to ask questions early, visit sites as necessary so that decisions can be made accurately and timely.