(Chelsea Update would like to thank Janet Gilkey for the information in this story.)
Lyndon Township is seeking four volunteers to serve on its Local Roads Advisory Committee. Experience in construction, project management, communications, policy, government infrastructure, or board service is desirable. Estimated time commitment is about 10 hours per month.
Reporting to the Township Trustees, responsibilities of this committee will include:
- Project oversight: act as Lyndon Township’s liaison to the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for specified road repair/maintenance projects
- Funding planning and prioritization:
- AEsess costs/benefits of a township-wide Special Assessment District vs. Local Roads Millage vs. township general funds expenditure
- evaluate WCRC cost estimates
Best practices:
identify and make recommendations regarding best practices in road treatment and construction and related drainage
including maintenance of existing roads and shoulders, dust control, landscaping, tree protection or removal, tree and weed trimming, snow removal and salt applications, signage and road marking, and drainage above and below ground
- Communications: recommend, develop, and implement information for the general public
- property owners contiguous to any upcoming/ongoing projects impacting township roadways
Policy:
- recommend changes to state and local laws and law enforcement, such as regulations pertaining to road classification and funding, speed limits, weight limits, WCRC accountability, etc.
- recommend a process to advocate for such changes in policy
If you are interested in serving on this committee, please email a resume or a paragraph about your relevant experience to Pam Byrnes, Township Supervisor, at supervisor@lyndontownshipmi.gov. Please apply by April 28.
