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News from the Palmyra Town Board:     PALMYRA TOWN BOARD NEWS   The Town of Palmyra has had a busy year with  Public Works projects.  The  heavy snow in late January and early February, followed by  the wet weather we experienced this Spring,  caused numerous unexpected tree issues.  The weaker, water-laden trees began to break and fall, at times falling over the roadway.  Numerous unanticipated tree removals and additional tree trimming was required to open roads to traffic and to maintain accessibility by service vehicles to the Town.  The Town had budgeted $24,148.71 for tree maintenance for the year, but by the end of August  had accumulated $165,000 in tree service expenses.  The deteriorating condition of the town roads has also taken a toll on the Town’s budget.  A little over $9,100 was budgeted for  pothole filling for the year, but bare minimum maintenance that has been done caught up with the Town, and almost $45,000 was spent this spring to repair the road damage.    The heavy rains experienced this year also caused the roadside grass to grow at rapid speeds.    As a result, roadside mowing was required a month earlier than normal, and that intersections were mowed in late August to maintain sight triangles. These additional mowing costs are expected by year’s end to exceed what was budgeted . After the 2024 budget was approved, the Town was made aware the County was going to repave County Highway H this summer. Subsequently, the Town approved splitting the cost to repave Blue Spring Lake Drive with the Village, and to have the County complete the work with their paving project. With the unexpected expenditures on trees and roadsides the unanticipated paving work, and the overdue road maintenance that is still needed, the Town Board adopted a resolution authorizing borrowing of up to $600,000.  A loan was obtained through First Citizens State Bank of Palmyra to assist with the costs.  Bids were requested  for additional desperately-needed road repairs.   Bids were opened on August 29, and the Town Board awarded a contract to Fahrner Construction to complete 2024 road maintenance, with some work to be completed in early  2025.    Town budget workshops are underway.    Increased costs will need to be reviewed through budget discussions.  Town members are welcomed and encouraged  to reach out directly  to the Board members and to attend Board meetings.    Town of Palmyra Town Board Frank Sauter, Chairperson 414-587-0308 Josh Gajewski, Supervisor 2 262-470-2301 Rob Martens, Supervisor 1  937-609-1285

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News from the Palmyra Town Board

 

 

PALMYRA TOWN BOARD NEWS

 

The Town of Palmyra has had a busy year with  Public Works projects.  The  heavy snow in late January and early February, followed by  the wet weather we experienced this Spring,  caused numerous unexpected tree issues.  The weaker, water-laden trees began to break and fall, at times falling over the roadway.  Numerous unanticipated tree removals and additional tree trimming was required to open roads to traffic and to maintain accessibility by service vehicles to the Town.  The Town had budgeted $24,148.71 for tree maintenance for the year, but by the end of August  had accumulated $165,000 in tree service expenses.  The deteriorating condition of the town roads has also taken a toll on the Town’s budget.  A little over $9,100 was budgeted for  pothole filling for the year, but bare minimum maintenance that has been done caught up with the Town, and almost $45,000 was spent this spring to repair the road damage.    The heavy rains experienced this year also caused the roadside grass to grow at rapid speeds.    As a result, roadside mowing was required a month earlier than normal, and that intersections were mowed in late August to maintain sight triangles. These additional mowing costs are expected by year’s end to exceed what was budgeted .

After the 2024 budget was approved, the Town was made aware the County was going to repave County Highway H this summer. Subsequently, the Town approved splitting the cost to repave Blue Spring Lake Drive with the Village, and to have the County complete the work with their paving project.

With the unexpected expenditures on trees and roadsides the unanticipated paving work, and the overdue road maintenance that is still needed, the Town Board adopted a resolution authorizing borrowing of up to $600,000.  A loan was obtained through First Citizens State Bank of Palmyra to assist with the costs.  Bids were requested  for additional desperately-needed road repairs.   Bids were opened on August 29, and the Town Board awarded a contract to Fahrner Construction to complete 2024 road maintenance, with some work to be completed in early  2025. 

 

Town budget workshops are underway.    Increased costs will need to be reviewed through budget discussions.  Town members are welcomed and encouraged  to reach out directly  to the Board members and to attend Board meetings. 

 

Town of Palmyra Town Board

Frank Sauter, Chairperson

414-587-0308

Josh Gajewski, Supervisor 2

262-470-2301

Rob Martens, Supervisor 1 

937-609-1285