Oyster Harbor Citizens Association ~~~ Annapolis, Maryland ~~~ Committee Report: Roads

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Committee Report: Roads & Drainage

January 2010– Flood Relief

Creek Drive has been completed. Washington Drive at the boat ramp has also been completed and appears to be helping. We’ll be keeping an eye on this though as things continue to thaw out.

The Shore Drive proposal is pending. The cost is more than double that of Creek and Washington, so we’re trying to find out if we can do improvements using the new specs for the permanent fix (for which we are waiting on permits). This makes more sense than putting in a temporary solution, only to have to start again when we get county approval for the permanent work.

November 2009 – New Permits Needed for Drainage Work

Committee Chairperson: Kathy Burk

The Roads Committee’s #1 priority is to get the remainder of the drainage work completed on the developed part of Creek, Shore, and a few "hot" spots on Washington and Louis.

Anne Arundel County recently informed us that we must get new permits for the drainage work to be completed since the newest plan differs from the existing permits. This has caused a delay in wrapping up the project. Mike Kretsch, OHCA engineer, is working on securing the new permits at this time. At the recommendation of the "block captains" and residents, we will hold a meeting with Creek Drive residents when the permits have been secured to discuss the plans, timing and logistics of the work to be completed. We will contact residents once the date, time and location for this meeting have been confirmed.

Second priority for Roads is re-asphalting our developed streets. Calvin Kidd is in the process of getting quotes for paving. We are also working with the engineer to ensure that the paving specs are coordinated with the drainage plan needs.