Roads Report for 2009
Given at the MKL Assn
Meeting
January 29, 2010
We had one
big snow before the spring cleanup and Chris Backshall’s
men handled it well.
Our Spring
cleanup was Saturday, April 18th last year……we had a nice turnout
and all the communal areas were addressed………
This was
followed by the yearly summer Beach Patrol.
Although I didn’t have any
volunteers;
the people I assigned to work did a great job and shuffled assignments when
needed,
i.e. vacations etc.
After
several years it became apparent that many pot holes had developed and had to
be filled along with the routing of certain drainage areas. These were identified and then addressed by
Chris Backshall’s people; I believe they did a very
good job.
We
experienced a very heavy rain one Sunday in August…this necessitated calling
Chris Backshall’s men to clean the roads of
debris. The Bonar’s had their driveway
lifted by
the force
of the water flowing down Alpine Trail.
Paul Fox the Harding Township engineer advised us how to proceed and repair
the damage.
Fall brought Trick or Treaters and mucho leaves.
I closed a portion of Primrose for Halloween which is the norm and all
seemed to go well……..despite a little drizzle.
Fall
cleanup was held Saturday, November 21st and we had a banner turnout! Many new families joined in; so much was
accomplished in every area of the lake and it looked terrific! Chris Backshall’s
men began chipping that Sunday afternoon to keep ahead of the weather and it
was very much appreciated.
John Murray
helped me by persuading the New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department to hold their weekly drill at the
lake. They used their equipment and
water from the lake to blow out several drains that flow under the roads,
clearing them of debris……the men worked very hard and we made a donation in
appreciation of their efforts.
Earlier in
the year I asked that a complete schedule of activities be sent to Chris Backshall by Karen Sabol. This will be done on a timely basis……. to
keep him aware of our schedule of activities so he can address road issues when
needed year round.
In closing,
I am ever thankful to my committee for their support: Cacky Bell, Carl
Bonar, Jane Dwyer, Carol Irving, Theresa and Ray Jones, Jane Roland and Bruce Scolnick.
Respectfully
submitted,
Gail S. Chalfant
Roads
Chairperson
GSC/me