Valli Vue LRSA Snow Plan
Approved October 5, 2009
Introduction
In addition to the snow removal requirements of Contract 27M&O193
(Contract), the Valli Vue Limited Road Service Area (LRSA) would like
to stipulate the following conditions for "automatic" response
by Western Construction and Equipment (WC&E). The Valli Vue LRSA expects
a premium quality of winter road service. We are aware that WC&E has
several other areas to service but we do not want to be relegated to a
lesser degree of maintenance to fit in with other groups. It is more important
to the LRSA that roads be cleared by the rush hour commute in the morning
and afternoon. It is the contractor's responsibility to be aware of snow
conditions and forecast.
When to Plow
Snow accumulations of 2" or more when
1) snow has ceased or
2) substantially more snow is forecast and rush hour is approaching.
a. Effective snow accumulation should be determined at deepest point in
subdivision.
b. Particular attention should be paid to slushy conditions when removal
before freezing should take precedent over depth considerations.
3) clear snow from all roads in Valli Vue PRIOR to rush hour. Most home
owners are on the roads starting around 7 AM and return to the subdivision
starting at about 4 PM. Roads should be plowed by those times.
Snow Clearing
All roads, intersections and cul-de-sacs are to be completely cleared
of snow the full width of the road surface. No snow should be left in
the center but rather plowed to the side. Intersections and cul-de-sacs
should be given the same quality of snow plowing as regular roads. Cul-de-sacs
are probably better plowed with regular pick-up plow trucks rather than
large graders than cannot make the turning radius and generate homeowner
complaints.
Snow Berms at Driveways, Fire hydrants and Trailheads
A plow truck(s) should accompany the snow grader to keep snow berms at
a minimum as required and is practical. Driveways, mail boxes, fire hydrants
and trailheads to the Main Tree - Lone Tree trail should be kept clear
of snow berms to the extent possible. A front end loader can be used for
clearing these areas but only when necessary and with the explicit permission
of the Contract Administrator.
Sanding
Sanding should be applied as necessary, especially on hills and intersections.
Sanding other sections of road system should only occur in extremely icy
conditions. Material used must be up to contract specifications. Gravel
with a lesser the amount of fines, such as that used during the Winter
of 2008/2009, seemed to work well.
Invoices
Invoices should be e:mailed to the Contract Administrator for approval.
Contract Administrator
Please contact (1) Contract Administrator, (2) LRSA Chairman, (3) LRSA
Vice-Chairman or (4) other LRSA Board Member if any questions arise as
to appropriateness of winter road maintenance.
Contacts:
Russell Kucinski - Valli Vue LRSA Contract Administrator
H: 345-7703 W: 644-3571 C: 240-9092
Bill Rathke - Valli Vue LRSA Chairman
H: 344-8035
Ben Padgett - Valli Vue LRSA Vice Chairman
H: 349-9987
Ida Bailey - Vue LRSA Board Member
H: 346-1920
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