The topic of street paving and repair prompts intense discussion at the most recent meeting of the Neodesha City Commission.
At this week's meeting, commissioners were set to approve a crack sealing project on city streets. During discussion on the proposal, Commissioner Duane Banzet raised the issue that a mill and overlay might be more in line with what is needed on some streets in the city. Mayor Devin Johnson says, due to price increases, crack and chip sealing is currently the City's best option for maintaining roads.
Johnson says the income generated by the City's sales tax won't be enough to cover major paving projects.
Johnson raised the possibility of a bond to pay for mill and overlay, but stated that the commission would need to consult with the city attorney before any such action could be considered. The Neodesha City Commission currently has an empty seat due to the recent resignation of Commissioner Chris Jabben. It was decided that the paving issue should be tabled until the May 28th meeting in hopes a third commissioner would be appointed by that time.
