Update: Wednesday 1/13/10 4:45pm
As I reviewed my notes from last nights meeting, I realized that I made an error. The estimated price tag for repairs does not include replacing the wood decking and staving. Not sure what that portion will cost, but I am guessing the final bill will be closer to $200,000.00.Approximately 250 to 300 feet of cribbing has disintegrated and needs to be replaced. The cement cribs from the restrooms to the gazebo need to be replaced with pilings. The unofficial cost would be approximately One Hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The docks are an integral part of our commerce, Trustee Jarvis said. The mayor has declared an emergency so that repairs to the existing structure can be made while there is ice so that the need for a barge can be avoided. According to village attorney Gebo, if the dimensions of the dock are not altered, then no permits would be needed. Declaring an emergency forgoes the need to follow the bidding process, however quotes for the work can be submitted. DPW Supt. Greg Millett has started to expose the areas where the cribs used to be so that an engineer can make a determination of the extent of deterioration. They have crumbled and are of no structural use, making the dock extremely unsafe even for foot traffic.
The Upper James St Dock is Closed.
I will be uploading the audio from tonight's meeting later tonight or tomorrow....
4 comments:
No wonder that dock wobbles when I ride my bicycle down it at terminal velocity...
My vote....Yea, give that dock whatever it needs, get the money from the federal highway/bridge stimulus fund, or steal it from the Widows and Orphans, whatever it takes.
Next to Boldt Castle, it's our second biggest attraction in the village!
Glad to see that they are getting started on the repairs/improvements immediately, as there are less than 100 days before our spring tourists, residents and business's will be depending on the Village's Upper James Street Municipal Dock. Electrical outlets/plug-ins at a reasonable rate would be a much needed improvement if feasible.
maybe use some of that damn parking meter money and put it back into the town for once!!
You want the parking meter money to go "into the town for once". Why do that, the town supervisor is already the highest paid supervisor in Jeff or St Lawrence county.
The meter money is the "village's" and goes to the revenue side of the village budget, thus reducing taxpayers burden.
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