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McALESTER McAlester city councilors hope they finally have the stalled Seventeenth Street project off high-center.
City councilors held a special meeting Monday night to consider and act on three change orders regarding the new street construction and infrastructure replacement along Seventeen Street, where no substantial work has been done for days.
Following a series of split council votes, amended measures and related maneuvers, a total of 20 more days have been added to the completion project moving it from the original July 8 completion date to the new July 28 date.
City councilors also approved paying a total of $35,177.75 for the project.
Both the contractor and engineer working on the 17th Street project blamed the work stoppage on fat clay and other unsuitable subgrade material, that is exposed whenever the street is opened for work, that will hold water for days.
The contractor has attempted to rip, dry and rework the subgrade material to meet the specification requirements with success throughout the majority of the progress limits, according to city documents.
However, there are isolated areas that are unsuitable and are not drying out, the documents state.
Resident Engineer Tammy Robinson, with a company called EST, and contractor Tony McDonald, of Austin Paving, the contractor for the project, both said Monday night they had specialists look at the problem.
Both specialists proposed the addition of a geogrid reinforcement to bridge the unsuitable materials in order to move forward with the project.
Robinson compared it to placing a board across a muddy street during the Wild West era.
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Since a temporary detour and Apache Trail closing last week, Cole County Public Works officials say the improvements on Business 50 in Apache Flats continue to move ahead of schedule.
The contractor, Don Schnieders Excavating, has been able to complete the subgrade work and Apache Trail intersection quicker than previously planned.
The current plan is to complete all driveway approaches and the rest of Apache Trail by the end of the week and begin paving Tuesday, depending on the weather.
The paving is expected to take about two days. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they should have the asphalt base layer completed by the end of next week, which would be about approximately 2 weeks ahead of schedule.
There will still be sidewalk and finish work to be completed over the next few weeks, but traffic will not be impacted except for occasional trucks and equipment entering and leaving the roadway, officials said.
The next phase of the project will likely begin at some point next week and that will start with stormwater inlets and pipe work.
Pioneer Trail Drive will be closed for some duration to allow for the construction of the intersection and a new permanent traffic signal. The intersection will be completed by the time Pioneer Trail School starts back up in August, officials said.
Public works officials added that the one-lane gravel drive that runs behind the Marine Corps League and the Regional West Fire Protection District Fire Station is on private property and is not to be used as a detour except for emergency vehicles. There have been some issues with this, and barricades will be placed to prevent its use.
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May 15th, 2014 10:40 pm by Jeff Bobo
CHURCH HILL The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office is investigating a $6,400 paving scam allegedly perpetrated last month by a man recently indicted for a similar crime in Virginia.
A 58-year-old Hawkins County woman told the HCSO on Tuesday that she'd been looking for a company last month to come to her residence on Chappell Road near Church Hill and give an estimate on the cost of fixing her driveway.
The woman said she contacted Frank Edward Small, 54, of Kingsport, who owns Affordable Driveway Services.
The woman told HCSO Cpl. David Benton that Small arrived at her residence on April 23.
"Mr. Small came to the residence and began pouring asphalt before giving the victim any kind of estimate, and continued working even after being told to stop," Benton stated in his report. "The victim stated she tried several times to get him, or one of the people working for him, to stop because all she was wanting was the estimate, but they continued to refuse."
Small and his workers eventually stopped working, at which time Small reportedly informed the woman her bill was $6,400.
"When she tried to argue the point that she had never authorized him to complete the job he became very upset, and out of fear she went ahead and wrote him a check for the amount asked," Benton added.
Last week the woman saw an article in the Times-News about Small being indicted by the Scott County, Va., Grand Jury for similar activities, at which time she decided to notify the HCSO.
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East Providence Police Department is warning the public about a familiar scam.
Police say you should watch out for someone offering to pave your driveway at a discount. The person may say they have extra asphalt, but police say there's no such thing.
According to police, suddenly people and equipment may appear on the victims property, and then the con-artist claims a mistake was made and the victim ends up owing thousands of dollars. Police say the invoice won't include a company name and the person may try to escort the victim to the bank.
NBC 10 called East Providence Wednesday night and were told at least one report of such an incident in that city.
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It turns out that life on Menlo Park's Louise Street as the residents know it may survive the addition of one more driveway after all.
Developer Sam Sinnott and resident Kiki Kapany issued a joint press release on Friday (May 9) announcing that the two parties had settled their differences over a tangle of greenery on the cul-de-sac in a conflict that started more than a year ago.
The settlement will let Mr. Sinnott construct a 16-foot-wide paved driveway at 1825 Santa Cruz Ave. that will exit on Louise Street, while preserving a portion of the 53-foot-by-60-foot patch of greenery as open space.
Mr. Sinnott and investment partner Mircea Voskerician bought the property two years ago for redevelopment, but then ran into trouble when Louise Street residents protested the pair's plans to build a driveway and then switch the home's address from Santa Cruz Avenue to Louise Street. The residents argued that paving even a part of the green space would damage the character of their neighborhood.
Although city staff initially authorized the driveway, in August, the council voted to turn the green space over to the residents a process known as abandonment. Mr. Sinnott then filed a lawsuit in San Mateo County Superior Court in November against several of the residents as well as city officials.
When asked what made a settlement possible now, Ms. Kapany responded by referring to the press release. "That's all we have to say. Thanks so much."
Bill Garrett, the attorney representing Mr. Sinnott, said, "Cooperation. Communication. Compromise." A framework for a settlement was reached back in February, he said, and the parties have since worked out the details.
The press release offered no other information about the terms of the settlement. The revised terms of abandonment were part of the City Council's consent calendar for May 13.
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BOSTON (CBS) According to AARP, folks over age 65 make up only an eighth of the U.S. population but are a third of all scam victims. There are three simple explanations for this: memory loss, loneliness and a more trusting nature.
We discussed CRS earlier in the week and it truly does happen. The brain begins to shrink, information processing also slows down and some people do begin to have a problem with their reasoning ability and decision-making skills.
Now think about the scammer who knows this. He tells your mom that his offer to pave the driveway at half price is good only for today while they are here in the neighborhood and they would like cash for they do not want the boss to know they are giving away the store!
So your normally very conservative mother hustles off to the bank to get cash to pay these guys to pave her driveway this afternoon. Or paint her house, or work on the roof. Whatever scam they are pushing, they rush seniors into making a decision. No one ever shows up to do the work.
Or she gets a phone call and is told she has just won the lottery, never mind that she never bought a ticket. But she must act now. They want her to wire money or give them her credit card number so they can process her winnings. You think she is too smart to fall for that? Not so; many elders will fall for this one.
Loneliness makes our elders vulnerable for there is no one around to discuss things with. And if someone is nice and befriends them, they, of course, want to trust them.
Talk to mom about the various scams that are going around. Offer to help manage her finances. Try to be involved in her life so if she does need a sounding board she would call you and discuss paving the driveway.
One more thing: Then there are the phone scams. A frantic call in the middle of the night wakes your mom up, there is much static on the line, and the voice begins to plead for help from Grandma and please, please dont tell mom or dad. I need bail money the kids says. And Grandma wants to help so she wires the money. They got her!
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PERRY COUNTY A couple looking to get their driveway paved says they were swindled out of nearly $10,000. They're sharing their story in hopes of protecting of others.
A truck showed up outside the couple's rural Tamaroa home a month ago. The crew offered to pave the driveway for a good price. The job was done in a matter of hours, but it cost 10 times what they expected.
We're wiped out. Now I have nothing to fall back on, admitted Lu Ann Morris.
She lives on a fixed income of $639 a month with her husband Charles. On April 8, they got a knock on the door from All Rite Paving
I thought it was a city worker. Next thing I know they talked him into doing this without an estimate or anything they just said $2.00 a square foot. Did not give us any measurements, nothing, she explained
Turns out the job cost much more than they bargained for.
I don't know how I didn't pass out when they said $9,700, added Lu Ann.
Her husband is in the beginning stages of dementia and thought the job cost $970. She maxed out her credit card to pay the bill, and then started looking for help.
I was hyperventilating. I was having anxiety attacks. I didn't know where to turn. Everybody was turning us down; I didn't know what to do, she said.
Just a month later, weeds are already growing up through the gravel. Lu Ann says the company has yet to fix it. She's filed a police report, reached out to the state's attorney, and complained to consumer protection agencies.
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May 9th, 2014 1:01 pm by Wes Bunch
GATE CITY A Scott County grand jury indicted a Kingsport man on felony contractor fraud charges for an alleged paving scam he attempted to carry out.
Frank Edward Small, 54, of Kingsport, was indicted Monday on a single count of violating Virginia business regulations for the third time in 36 months.
Small was arraigned Thursday in Scott County Circuit Court. His next appearance is scheduled for June 11.
The Scott County Sheriff's Office began investigating Small in early March 2014 after it received a report of a possible scam from a homeowner near Nickelsville.
Scott County Sheriff John Puckett said Small told the homeowner he wouldn't be able to give him a price until he was finished paving the driveway.
Once the work was complete, Small told the alleged victim the work would cost $8,000.
When the man could only produce $2,200, Small allegedly told him he would give him two or three more days to come up with the money.
At that point, Puckett said the homeowner contacted the sheriff's office.
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A driveway is often the first thing that visitors see and the most-used outdoor area of a home, and is also key to the property's drainage. Depending on the materials used, a driveway can be utilitarian, like gravel, asphalt, or concrete, or decorative, like stamped asphalt, stamped concrete, or cobblestone.Typical costs: A gravel driveway starts at roughly $0.75-$3 or more a square foot, or $300-$1,000 for a 12'x25' single-car driveway. Costs can double for a roadway-quality driveway. Loose gravel will need replenishing periodically, but a correctly designed, installed and maintained gravel driveway can last 50-100 years or more. Also called tar and chip or oil and stone, macadam driveway can cost $1-$3 or more a square foot on an existing driveway, or $600-$1,800 for 12'x50'; and $2-$4 or more a square foot for a completely new driveway with gravel base, or $1,200-$2,400 for 12'x50'. Macadam typically lasts 6-10 years and provides the decorative and rustic appearance of a gravel driveway but with a firm base. An asphalt driveway costs about $2-$5 a square foot, or $1,200-$3,000 for 12'x50' to $31,000-$75,000 for a 12' lane a quarter mile long. A stamped asphalt pattern (typically in the shape of bricks or stones) on a new or existing asphalt driveway can cost $3-$9 a square foot, or $900-$2,700 for 12'x25' or $3,600-$11,000 for 24'x50' for just the stamping. Concrete is a popular, durable and relatively low-maintenance choice for paving a driveway. A plain concrete driveway can cost $3-$10 or more a square foot, or $900-$3,000 for 12'x25' or $2,900-$9,600 for 24'x40', while a customized concrete driveway with multiple decorative elements can cost $15-$25 or more a square foot, or $4,500-$7,500 for 12'x25' or $14,400-$24,000 for 24'x40'). There are three basic types of driveway pavers: Interlocking concrete pavers mimic the look of stone or brick and cost about $6-$20 or more a square foot, or $1,800-$4,500 for 12'x25'; a brick paver driveway with the timeless elegance of traditional brick typically costs $10-$30 or more a square foot, or $3,000-$9,000 for 12'x25'; and a cobblestone driveway offers "old world" charm" plus durability (lasting up to 100 years), and can cost $20-$70 or more a square foot, or $6,000-$21,000 for 12'x25'. Paving contractors typically do not charge by the square foot, but instead quote their price for a specific project. Related articles: Asphalt Driveway, Concrete Driveway, Brick Driveway, Driveway Apron, Driveway Repair, Heated Driveway What should be included: A typical single-car driveway is 9'-12' wide, and a two-car driveway is 20'-24' wide, according to LandscapingNetwork.com[1] ; 9'-wide can be a tight fit for delivery vans or trucks, while wider than 12' but less than 20' is too wide for a single vehicle and not wide enough for two. Driveway length is typically a minimum of 20' per car. Additional costs: Because a driveway connects to a public street, there are often regulations governing the width of the driving and the materials used to build it. Typically a permit will be required, and permit fees can vary from nominal to pricey, depending on location. Discounts: Check whether neighbors also need a driveway; there is a basic cost to bring equipment and a crew to a site, and some contractors charge less for multiple jobs in the same area. Shopping for a driveway: Driveways are typically installed by asphalt, concrete, masonry or paving contractors, although general building or landscaping contractors make take on the task as part of a larger project, and sub out the work. Ask friends, neighbors or local construction companies for recommendations. The Better Business Bureau lists tips for selecting an asphalt driveway contractor[2] ; the ConcreteNetwork.com provides a searchable database of concrete contractors[3] ; the Stone Foundation provides a directory of stonemasons and contractors by state[4] ; or search for members of the National Association of Remodeling Contractors[5] and look for "concrete services contractor," "landscapers" or "masonry contractor" in each company's list of specialties. Get several estimates; ask for and check references (if possible, visit a previous project, to see how the driveway looks after use); make sure the company is properly insured and licensed[6] ; and check for any complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau[7] . CostHelper News What People Are Paying - Recent Comments Page 2 of 2-<< Previous 12 Posted by: TJW242 in Bensalem, PA. Posted: August 22nd, 2012 07:08AM Type of Driveway: Asphalt Sq Ft of Driveway: 990 Contractor: HBI, Feasterville, PA
I just had a 45' x 22' (990 sq ft) asphalt driveway paved. Most of it was over an existing older gravel drive, but I extended about 12' into my yard and widened it buy about 3' down one side. Where I added I dug down and added two inches of modified stone ($25/ton). Paving guys came in used 1.5" base course and 1.5" top course. Cost for that was $2,300 or about $2.32/sq ft. I'm just outside of Philadelphia.
had low spots and a few cracks from a 26 year old driveway but the base was OK and it hadn't sunk any more in about 5 years. Had it shimmed to level it with larger stone asphalt, they spread that and rolled it and then 1.5 inches of asphalt applied on top of that whcih was spread and rolled. Driveway is 270 feet by ten feet so this works out to be 2700 feet and the cost for the overlay came out to about 1.40 per square foot.
Gypsy came by saying "We have some asphalt left over from our job down the road..." I'll admit, I'm a sucker for these guys - they did my driveway years ago (a different gypsy), but I've neglected to seal it for about 7 - 8 years. It started to crumble in many places, so I had these guys resurface just the bad areas - about 2500 sq. ft. of a 4000 sq. ft. driveway. They did a pretty good job, not perfect, but good. He started at $2 a sq. ft...then $1.75...and it ended up $1.20. I figure it all depends on the area you're in.
I am looking to lay some asphalt in a 60'x30' area in my backyard. I'm looking to turn this into a hockey rink/basketball court. Is asphalt the best way to go? Would 2" thick suffice? And what would I pay for this, would it cost under $3000?
i've heard the 'we are in the area and have some left over' story 2x now. we got various parts of our driveway done both times including grading to 3.5" thick for 0.75/sq ft (the price was about double before i walked away). reading this and other stuff. anything in the $1-2/sq ft is a great assuming the job is done right.
This contractor (Paul Jones) stopped by in December and offered to do this as his work load had been light during the off-season, but said that prices would probably go up soon. This was done on an existing gravel driveway. He provided good references. It's a family business (4 generations now) and they seem to put a lot of effort into their jobs. After pondering it for a while and getting a few other estimates, I just had the pavement put down yesterday for the original estimate that Paul provided in December. 300 sq ft of it was for a turn-around over what used to be a grassy area that they dug out, filled with a good base of gravel and 5 to 6" of asphalt. 3" was put down over the existing gravel driveway after grading and weedkiller were done. Cost was about $1.26/sq foot. It looks good so far, but we'll see how it holds up. He suggests putting a sealant down immediately. Is that normally recommended?
Our driveway is gravel now but we are looking at getting it paved. It's 67ft x 20ft that needs to be done. Any ideas how much that would cost?
Wow, while everyone else is charging 4 and above per square foot, I found a great guy charging only 3.70 something a square foot, that includes ripping out the old concrete and installing a complete driveway with a round about addition. I recommend him all the way 813 368 5546
Henry, Jr stopped by, said he had extra black asphalt for $17.00 sq. yd($1.88 sq. ft. Another worker stopped by & started & gave ne a contract for 5200 sq. ft. for $5200.00. I said that was not what Henry ,jr told me, called Henry ,JR.ended up getting 2500 sq.ft of drveway & 432 sq. ft of barn floor for $3700.00?($1.26sqft)was this a good deal or not
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