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BAR <br />2 0 <br />1985BOOK <br />22 7 <br />60 P, U� 1-2 <br />Chairman Lyons confirmed that we <br />only have so much <br />money to <br />put into road maintenance, and we spread it around the best way <br />we can. Many places are in the same situation. <br />Don Reams, 621 16th Place, informed the Board that when this <br />came up two years ago, many were opposed, not so much to the <br />paving, but because they do not have adequate drainage. Water in <br />this area runs into the street; it doesn't get to the canal. Mr. <br />Reams continued that since he owns almost 250 of the frontage on <br />this street, the financial impact is a bit heavy, but drainage is <br />the major problem. <br />Director Davis reported that about a month ago Road & Bridge <br />addressed a complaint in the area and found part of the problem <br />was due to the low road elevation. Our asphalt contractor was <br />sent in and has now placed an overlay on 6th Avenue to crown it <br />properly. He felt confident this will help drain 6th Avenue and <br />get the water off the pavement. Director Davis further reported <br />that staff has been working with the home owners in the area and <br />trying to address their concerns. He believed the extension of <br />Indian River Boulevard to the south will assist to some extent, <br />but noted that the Rockridge drainage problem has existed ever <br />since it was built. <br />Commissioner Bird asked whether paving 16th St. wouldn't <br />help elevate the road, and Director Davis confirmed that it will <br />be a 1h" gradient, which he felt should help. <br />Mr. Reams, who has lived in this area over 50 years, <br />continued to discuss the drainage problems which result in the <br />road flooding whenever there is a steady rain. He stated that <br />his problem is with putting asphalt on top of soil that is not <br />stable. One inch of asphalt -will break up, and when the soil <br />gets wet, it turns to clay and doesn't drain. <br />Director Davis informed Mr. Reams that the County prepares <br />the base of the road and does not simply put asphalt on top of <br />unstable soil, and Commissioner Wodtke further noted that if a <br />road which is done on the Petition Paving Program ever does <br />