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Richard Archambault, Ron Bartemy, Mark Bombardier, Marie Brouiflette, Richard Brouillette, Dorothy Baker, Roy Baker, Bill Brunelle, Kathleen BruneUe, Ande DeForge, John Gale, Theresa Gale, Sally Gunn, Raymond Larose, Theda Larose. Don Little, Richard Roberge, Cynthia Scott, Jim Smith, Evelyn Stanley, Bonnie Waninger.
Sally Gunn, Project Manager from Vanasse, Hangen, Brusthn, Inc., presented preliminary plans for Trail construction and bridge replacement in Sheldon Junction. The planning process started in July 2000. Public input may be made at tonight's meeting or by contacting S. Gunn or A. DeForge within the next two weeks (deadline December 27, 2000), after which the final design and detailing will be developed. Construction could start in July 2001, but may only be possible in Spring 2002 with completion that winter. Preliminary cost estimate is $800,000.
The project involves a total length of 1/3 mile (1/4 mile of path and 470 of bridge). Pavement is proposed at the two road approaches, the two bridge approaches, and at a cattle crossing. The remainder of the path would be crushed limestone over a layer of geotextile to decrease vegetative growth. Road oyl is a product which aids compacting; VAOT would like to test this product on this project. A 10' wide path with 2' shoulders on each side is proposed.
The bridge width would be 10-12'. The deck and railing on the old section of bridge and the new span will be the same. The new span will not have an overhead structure. A 6" deck thickness with 6" timber curb and weepholes is suggested; the actual deck thickness will be determined based on the 20,000 pound truck and pedestrian loads, as well as the railing loads which may control the design thickness. Railing height would be 54". The truss would be constructed of weathering steel which develops a protective rust coating and does not require painting.
Three options for the bridge railing were proposed:
VAST commented that elsewhere in the state, large bridges are signed at 5 mph. Other bridges on the MVRT are not as large, and are not speed signed.
Comments Made:
R. Baker moved to accept the minutes of October 11. 2000 as written. I Larose seconded. Motion carried.
R. Larose distributed a letter received from G. Newbury, VAOT, in response to Councils concerns about the entrance, trash, and snow removal.
C. Scott advised that the 3 kiosks constructed last summer by the VYCC have been delivered and are in winter storage in Enosburg Falls. A grant application has been made to have the VYCC construct 2 more kiosks this coming summer.
It was decided that there will not be a meeting in January. The Council's Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2000. Those interested in serving as a member-at-large are invited to submit their candidacy. VAST would like Molly Stetson to serve as their alternate representative on Council.
There being no other business, D. Little moved to adjourn at 8.45 p.m. K. Brunelle seconded. Motion carried.
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