Cohocton Town Highway Superintendent May 19, 2008 Letter by James Hall

May 19, 2008

Tom Simons
Highway Superintendent
15 South Main Street
Cohocton, NY 14826

RE: Rebuilding and repair of Pine Hill and Moore Road

Mr. Simons.

As of this date there has been no written reply to our April 15, 2008 letter - RE: Violation by UPC and Mortenson of road contract agreement. Once again it is necessary to report that the severe road conditions on Pine Hill and Moore Road in the Town of Cohocton remain in disrepair and pose a public safety hazard.

As our verbal conversation this date acknowledges, the promises that you have represented coming from the UPC/First Wind contractor and subs for a resolution of the damages to these two roads have not been fulfilled. A previous phone conversation with you indicated that you were meeting with contractor representatives to map out a plan to fulfill the obligations of the developer and the Town of Cohocton. Regretfully, nothing positive has materialized.

The method that the Town of Cohocton pursues to rebuild the fundamental damage to the road bed is your responsibility. If you rely upon the contractors to provide a permanent remedy, the prospects for a reasonable settlement to this issue is remote.

Mary Ellen Jones and the Johnsons’ of Pine Hill Road have also endured the same safety risks and periodic lack of public emergency vehicle access.

As documented in the April 15, 2008 letter, the extent of the damage on both Pine Hill and Moore Roads is conclusive.

The intent of this second letter is to stress the gravity of this matter. Answers are needed, not excuses. Results based upon professional road repair standards are demanded. This correspondence needs to be read at the May 20, 2008 Town Board meeting and reflected in the minutes of this meeting.

Cordially,


James Hall

cc:
Cohocton Town Board members
Cohocton Planning Board members
Steuben County Highway Department