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Update from Montpelier Public Works
June 5, 2006

This morning we held a pre-construction meeting with Blow & Cote, the contractor selected to construct the concrete moment slab & collision barrier at the edge of Cliff Street. Their plan is to begin the prep work and excavation this Wednesday. This project will take at least six weeks and will require daily road closures (7:30 am - 4:00 pm). They fully expect to re-open the road to one-way traffic each eve and weekends but we'll keep people posted if this changes. Pedestrian access will likely be maintained along the street. For safety reasons due to the excavation activity going on above, we're going to have to close the Elm Street sidewalk adjacent to the cliff face. We may also post a worker at the bottom of the hill to ensure people don't simply walk around the barriers and other precautions will be taken as warranted.

On a related note, tentative schedule for chain link fencing, to be installed at the top and bottom of the slope, is the week of June 12th.

Thomas McArdle
Assistant Public Works Director


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MEETING MINUTES
ELM STREET ROCK SLIDE, PROGRESS MEETING NO. 15
conducted at the site trailer on Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Attendance:

Tom McArdle, City of Montpelier David Marcoux – Janod Contractors
Steven Millard, Golder Associates Inc. Tom Eliasson – VTrans


Topics of Discussion:
  1. Drilling:
    • The drilling is complete except for the following: 9 rock dowels, 7 cable anchors, 5 crest anchors, 4 drain holes, and 1 cable anchor test point.
  2. Grouting:
    • Use of the high capacity grout pump has made tracking injected grout volume of each anchor unfeasible. Janod is being relied upon to contact Golder if they believe that the volume of grout injected is inadequate.
    • The anchors that have been left without dry-pack during the drilling process will be blown clear prior to being dry packed flush with the rock face.
  3. Shotcrete Plated Rock in 4b:
    • The design of the 7’x12’ plated rock includes 6 – 6’ #8 bar pins with bearing plates, 4 - #4 GR 40 continuous walers behind the pinned plates at 2” from the outer surface, 1 – 18’, 1 – 25’, and 2 - 30’ rock dowels with plates bearing on the outer shotcrete surface, and 6” to 8” of shotcrete which bears on competent rock ledge at the base of the plated boulder.
    • VTrans suggested using lean mix grout to fill the voids encountered during drilling. Golder will review this option.
    • The City suggested installing drain holes below the plated rock. Golder will review this option as well.
  4. Structural Shotcrete Wall:
    • Golder provided clarification for the reinforcing steel design in order to assist AUS with the installation. AUS is currently installing the last layer of reinforcing steel.
    • Golder has been regularly rappelling onto the structural wall in order to make visual inspections of the shotcrete surface and to “sound” the cured sections of shotcrete.
    • AUS nozzleman Rick shot two shotcrete test panels on 4/23/06. Janod delivered the panels on 4/25/06 to VTrans in Barre.
  5. Survey Support:
    • VSE was onsite 5/1/06 to provide horizontal and vertical control points for the moment slab on Cliff St. and to survey the anchors that are in the roadway on Elm St.
  6. Area 4B Rock Drape:
    • All materials needed for the rock drape are onsite and Janod is prepared to proceed with the installation.
    • Golder will lay out the rock drape cable and crest anchors this week.
    • Janod will wait until anchor lay-out is complete until choosing a drilling method and drill bit diameter.
  7. Grout Testing:
    • Golder collected a set of nine grout cubes for testing on 4/29/06
  8. Clean Up:
    • Janod will use its aerial lift and a fire hose to wash the fine dust and loose debris from the rock face starting on 4/30/06. Once the face is washed, areas to receive dental shotcrete will be identified by Golder.
  9. Cliff Street Guide Rail Design:
    • Golder intends to deliver the final design drawings on or before 5/2/06.
  10. Work Completion:
    • Janod intends on delivering the site to The City on 5/6/06.
    • The City will be onsite 5/8/06 to complete clean up and roadway repair work.
    • The City will secure a contractor to provide the installation of the chain-link fences at the base of Area 4B and northeast of Area 2.
    • The City anticipates completing all DPW tasks by 5/13/06 assuming good weather and no unanticipated delays.


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MEETING MINUTES
ELM STREET ROCK SLIDE, PROGRESS MEETING NO. 13
conducted at the site trailer on Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Attendance:

Tom McArdle, City of Montpelier David Marcoux – Janod Contractors
Steven Millard, Golder Associates Inc. Jay Smerekanicz – Golder Associates Inc.
Chris Benda – VTrans  


Topics of Discussion:
  1. Drilling:
    • Janod has added a 3rd wagon drill and an accompanying 2-man drill crew to the project. Janod has also mobilized a high-pressure compressor (250 psi at 1150 cfm) to the site. The high pressure compressor is intended to make the drilling more efficient. Additional compressors will be used to power the shotcrete plants.
    • The addition of a 3rd drill, and the increase in air pressure, has increased the amount of drilling dust. There have been no complaints regarding the dust. (Note: A complaint about dust was received on Friday, April 14th. The problem has since been addressed.)
  2. Rock Catchment Fence Anchors on Elm Street:
    • On Monday of this week (April 10, 2006), Janod removed the rock catchment fence on Elm Street. Janod is planning to cut the steel anchors used for the catchment fecne posts flush with the street level. The anchors need to be cut to reduce tripping hazards and to allow final clean-up of the street. The anchors will need to be surveyed by VSE either before or after Janod cuts the anchors for as-built information.
    • After the anchors are cut and surveyed, the City will remove the pavement around each anchor cluster (4 anchors per cluster), excavate the subgrade soils, cut the anchors further, and backfill the excavations so that future maintenance activities will not be impacted by anchor projections.
  3. Shotcrete:
    • Janod has mobilized a shotcrete subcontractor crew and shotcrete plant (Atlantic Underground Services Inc. – AUS) to accelerate the shotcrete wall construction. Janod plans to bring in another AUS crew next week to operate Janod’s shotcrete plant. Next week Janod plans to have two AUS nozzlemen working on the shotcrete wall concurrently. The AUS crews will also install the remaining reinforcing steel. The AUS work will be billed under Janod’s existing shotcrete billing rate.
    • As there will be two new shotcrete nozzlemen, additional test panels will need to be shot. The first test panel will consist of only fiber reinforced shotcrete, and the second will consist of fiber reinforced shotcrete and steel reinforcement (i.e., steel welded wire fabric and rebar).
    • VTrans will conduct the coring and testing of the shotcrete test panels.
  4. Grout/Shotcrete Testing Results:
    • For the remainder of the project, VTrans will forward grout and shotcrete testing results via e-mail to Golder directly.
  5. Rock Nail Testing:
    • Janod tested two sacrificial rock dowels this past Saturday (April 8, 2006) using a hydraulic jack, and Golder observed the testing procedures and recorded the testing results. Both anchors passed the rock-grout bond test (minimum 4 kips/ft) and the creep test (creep less than 0.04 inches over a 10 minute period at 133% design load). The testing results will be presented with the as-built report to be submitted after the project is completed.
  6. Tecco System:
    • Janod expected a delivery of 3 mm dia. Tecco mesh on Wednesday April 12, 2006. VTrans has requested copies of the mill and corrosion protection certifications for the Tecco mesh. There currently is no proposed testing of the Tecco mesh.
  7. Area 4B Rock Drape:
    • Golder submitted a draft working drawing of the Area 4B rock drape design at the meeting. The rock drape design incorporates the Maccaferri double-twist mesh. Golder asked for comments and edits be submitted from the field team, VTrans and the City soon so the final drawing can be issued next week.
  8. Cliff Street Guide Rail Design:
    • Golder also submitted draft working drawings and details of the proposed Cliff Street guide rail system. The rail design incorporates a steel-reinforced concrete moment slab and curb (8 ft wide, and 15 inches thick), with a steel post guide rail and hand rail system. An asphalt overlay of 2 to 3 in. will be placed on the moment slab.
    • After a cursory review of the design drawings, the following issues pertaining to the moment slab design were discussed:
      • The current design would need two design sheets; the City would like to have a map/plan of the proposed system. Golder will add a map, likely using the latest VSE survey map of Cliff Street as a base map.
      • The shotcrete wall will be shot a few inches below this level to produce a flat construction joint, and after VSE provides control points on the flat joint, the shotcrete will be brought up to the moment slab grade.
      • The current design incorporates styrofoam as a moment slab bond breaker between the slab and underlying shotcrete. Golder will evaluate the potential for friction need between the slab, styrofoam and shotcrete. Additionally, the use of cork, asphalt paper or other materials will be evaluated as a bond breaker.
      • The steel post spacing is 6 ft 3 in. Janod is not planning to remove any more of the existing wooden posts. For quantity estimating purposes, Golder will measure the distance between the wooden posts to estimate the length of the moment slab.
      • Construction joints placed about every 20 ft along the length of the slab will be needed. The construction joints will not be placed at the locations of the steel posts.
      • VTrans will provide a chamfer detail for the construction joint.
      • Golder will evaluate the use of #8 steel bars as reinforcement, as field bending of bars this large will be difficult. The use of #4 or #6 bars will be evaluated.
      • Golder will specify that the steel reinforcing bars be epoxy coated or will incorporate other corrosion protection.
      • Golder will provide estimated quantities and specifications for the moment slab construction.
      • The asphalt overlay will likely require construction joints as well (i.e., saw cut and seal).
      • Golder will also evaluate the need for waterproofing of the exposed moment slab and underlying finished shotcrete face.
      • The City may wish to have a black-colored hand rail.
  9. Limits of Work Letters:
    • Golder is in the process of preparing limit of work letters for the City. Golder plans to submit draft letters next week to the City for review and comment.
  10. Areas 3B and Northeast Corner (upper right) of Area 2:
    • The City is requesting Janod perform the slope stabilization construction in these areas as described in Golder’s April 3, 2006 letter. The City will forward letters of authorization to Janod and Golder for these areas. Golder will provide an estimate of the engineering fees associated with the design in these areas. The City has chosen the consolidation shotcrete option and pinning for Area 2. Janod will need to drill additional temporary anchors above Area 2 to provide drilling access for the dilated rock blocks.
  11. Schedule:
    • Janod is anticipating completion of the remaining stabilization work within three weeks, as they have other commitments in May. This will require work continuing on Saturdays. A small Janod crew may remain in Montpelier to address the rock slope stabilization on Route 302.
Action Items:
  1. Golder is planning to finalize the Area 4B rock drape design early next week, followed by the Cliff Street guard rail design.


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MEETING MINUTES
ELM STREET ROCK SLIDE, PROGRESS MEETING NO. 12
conducted at the site trailer on Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Attendance:

Tom McArdle, City of Montpelier David Marcoux – Janod Contractors
Steven Millard, Golder Associates Inc. Jay Smerekanicz – Golder Associates Inc.
Chris Benda – VTrans Pete Ingraham – Golder Associates Inc.


Topics of Discussion:
  1. VTrans Project Review:
    • The City will contact Bill McManus (VTrans) to set up a meeting with VTrans to review project financing under the FHWA Emergency Response Program.
  2. Janod Progress/Schedule:
    • Two of Janod’s workers were out sick Wednesday (4/5/06), and the site foreman is not feeling well, leaving only five personnel working on site. Janod plans on bringing a 3rd drill rig and three more personnel on site by the beginning of next week.
  3. Area 4B Rock Drape:
    • Golder is planning to submit the rock drape preliminary design drawings for Area 4B by the end of this week or early next week.
  4. Limits of Work:
    • The City requested Golder to prepare two letters on behalf of the City regarding the limits of the City’s work to the southwest (i.e., parking lot) and to the northeast (i.e., 120 Elm Street).
  5. Area 3B and northeast upper corner of Area 2:
    • Golder submitted a letter on April 3, 2006 regarding potential stabilization methods for the steep soil/loose rock conditions in Area 3B (i.e., above the Area 2 highwall and northeast of Area 3A), and the dilated rock masses in the upper northeast corner of the Area 2 highwall. Golder recommended the limit of work for the northeast side of Area 2 as the removal of trees within 6 to 8 feet of the slope crest. Golder recommends removal of the trees to reduce the potential for rock fall due to root jacking. The City requested estimated costs from Janod for the Tecco system stabilization for Area 3B, and estimated costs for the two stabilization options at the upper northeast corner of Area 2 (either consolidation grouting and pins, or ring-net lashing system).
  6. Shotcrete Wall at Cliff Street:
    • Janod has covered about 1/3 of the first layer of reinforcing steel (i.e., welded wire fabric and rebar). Janod is covering about 3 columns of rock nails per day with 5 inches of shotcrete, or about 15 ft x 25 ft = 375 ft 2 / day. Two loads of shotcrete (40 bags) were delivered to the site this week.
  7. Cliff Street Guide Rail:
    • Golder is working with VTrans on the guide rail design for the top of the shotcrete wall. The preferred design will incorporate a moment concrete slab placed over the shotcrete wall, which will include a pedestal/curb for mounting of the guide rail. The guide rail may include a handrail. Golder plans on submitting preliminary guide rail design plans by the end of this week or early next week. The moment slab will not need any connection to the shotcrete wall. The moment slab will be about 8 feet long and about 15 inches thick. Janod is not shooting the upper 18 inches of shotcrete on the shotcrete wall as per the March 2006 design drawings, as this would have to be removed for the slab. Loose soils behind the shotcrete wall and beneath the moment slab will likely need to be removed and replaced with crushed stone, filter fabric and an insulation layer. The City will likely bring in another contractor to perform the guide rail construction, as this type of work is not normally conducted by Janod.
    • Golder will collect approximate moment slab quantities for cost estimating purposes, including length of guide rail, moment slab concrete volume, and backfill volume.
    • Vermont Survey has contacted Golder regarding control points for the final shotcrete wall location, but due to the current work activity at the top of Cliff Street, no date has been set for them to establish local control points. Golder will contact Vermont Survey to arrange a date for them to establish the control points.
  8. Rock Nail Testing:
    • Due to the inclement weather this week, the need to keep the shotcrete process going, and the temporary loss of manpower due to sickness, Janod has not been able to conduct the rock nail testing. Janod plans to conduct the testing this week.
  9. Janod Billing:
    • The City requested Janod’s invoices to reflect the unique pay item numbers used in the most recent cost estimate submitted by Janod (i.e., dated March 31, 2006). The most recent invoice included costs for the reinforcing steel, yet the cost estimate assumed the costs for the steel are included in the shotcrete unit price. Janod plans to resubmit the cost estimate and most recent invoice to include a unique pay item number for the reinforcing steel.
Action Items:
  1. Golder will coordinated with Janod to finalize the estimated quantities sheet and invoicing to include a line item for the reinforcing steel.
  2. Golder is planning to submit by the end of this week or early next week preliminary design drawings for the rock drape at Area 4B and the guide rail/moment slab design. The drawings will be submitted to the project team, i.e., the City, VTrans and Janod.

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MEETING MINUTES
ELM STREET ROCK SLIDE, PROGRESS MEETING NO. 11
conducted at the site trailer on Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Wednesday, March 28, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Attendance:

Tom McArdle, City of Montpelier David Marcoux – Janod Contractors
Steven Millard, Golder Associates Inc. Jay Smerekanicz – Golder Associates Inc.
Tom Eliassen - VTrans  


Topics of Discussion:
  1. Cliff Street shotcrete wall:
    • Brody Cater (Janod) will be arriving on site March 29, 2006 as the new shotcrete nozzleman. A new shotcrete test panel (without steel reinforcement) will be shot this week to test the new nozzleman’s application techniques. The testing will be performed by VTrans, and Janod can deliver the test panel to the VTrans geotechnical laboratory via pickup truck. Core testing of the shotcrete will follow the project specifications (i.e., testing at 7- and 28-days). Shotcrete operations will resume this week.
    • Golder will look for any irregularities of defects in the new shotcrete, and check the shotcrete soundness as it is installed.
    • The first layer of steel reinforcement (i.e., welded wire fabric and rebar) has been installed. Some of the welded wire fabric is touching the shotcrete facing; this is due to the irregularities of the rock surface following the rock slide event. Janod is planning to use shims or some other method to reduce the contact between the shotcrete and the steel reinforcement. In addition, the steel bearing plates on the rock dowels are also touching the steel (on the upper part of the plate). The design plans call for a minimum ½-inch gap between the plates and the reinforcing steel. The plates are currently being used to help hold the reinforcing steel in place as a temporary condition. Once shotcreting is started, Janod plans to back off the plates and nuts one rock dowel at a time, so that the ½-inch gap can be maintained.
    • Control points, consisting of flexible, thin steel cable will be used to monitor shotcrete thickness as the shotcrete layers are applied. These will be installed prior to shotcrete placement. The rock dowels will also be used to monitor the increase in shotcrete thickness.
    • Janod has 20 1,000-kg bags of shotcrete on site, and another 20 bags are on order.
    • The hoarding used for the first shotcrete layer will be used for the remainder of the shotcrete work. Janod has or is installing additional support for the blue tarp covering, consisting of PVC pipe and lumber frames. The 80,000 BTU propane heater will be used to keep the shotcrete warm at night. Janod will employ a security guard to be on site during nights when the heater will be used. The hoarding is expected to keep the humidity high again, which will help in the shotcrete curing process. Golder will monitor the shotcrete temperatures daily.
    • The weather is forecast to be sunny and warm for the rest of the week. The asphalt curb in front of the jersey barriers has been flattened by construction traffic. In the advent of prolonged rain events, the City can supply additional asphalt for the berm, and the sandbags can be redeployed to prevent surface drainage from entering the shotcrete work area.
    • At the request of the City, Golder will contact Vermont Survey to place control points for the shotcrete curb elevation and location. Vermont Survey will also be requested to obtain the as-built locations of the anchors used for the rock catchment fence posts and tie-backs on Elm Street.
    • Janod will ask the resident at the top of Cliff Street if Janod can use their municipal water supply for wetting the shotcrete during the curing process. If this is not possible, Janod will use their water tanker.
    • This week Janod will have two 2-man crews for drilling, and one 3-man crew for shotcreting, plus one foreman, for a total of 8 personnel.
  2. Permanent traffic barrier on Cliff Street:
    • VTrans hand delivered a copy of the AASHTO 2002 standards for bridge railing design guidance to help Golder finalize the permanent traffic barrier on Cliff Street.
  3. Area 4B rock drape:
    • The City requested Golder to start the design calculations and drawings for the proposed rock drape for Area 4B. Golder is prepared to start this week on the design. This slope treatment is Option 3 of Golder’s March 23, 2006 letter to the City.
    • Some hand scaling via blowpipe and scaling bar remains to be completed in Area 4B.
  4. Rock dowel testing:
    • Janod plans on testing the two test rock dowels this week. VTrans requested that Golder notify them as to when the testing will be performed so that they can observe the testing apparatus, procedures and results.
  5. Area Northeast of Area 2:
    • Janod and Golder rappelled the northeast corner of Area 2 to observe the loose rock condition, and propose mitigation methods in this area. There is a concern that additional scaling may compromise the soil/rock topographic condition at the property line with the residence at 11 Cliff Street.
  6. Drain holes:
    • Rock dowel drilling results thus far indicate open voids exist in the upper parts of the slope, and no voids exist in the lower portions of the slope. Janod and Golder will evaluate the proposed quantity of drain holes to be drilled near the base of the rock slope in Areas 2, 4A and 4B. Thus far, only one drill hole has encountered wet conditions. Because of this, the designed drain holes placed laterally every 15 ft may be expanded to every 30 ft.
  7. Schedule:
    • Janod will try to complete the work by the end of April 2006, but due to weather or other delays, the work may extend into mid-May 2006. The addition of another work crew should help in completing the work by the end of April.
  8. Quantities:
    • The City needs the revised estimated quantities for the remainder of the project this week so the contract with Janod can be finalized. This is needed so that the City’s loan application can be finalized. The City may need to seek a performance bond from Janod for the remainder of work.
Action Items:
  1. Golder will contact Vermont Survey for the remaining survey needs.
  2. Golder will work with Janod in finalizing the remaining quantities for the project.


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Update from Montpelier Public Works March 28, 2006


I'm afraid to say that it's looking more and more like the project will continue well into May now....probably somewhere in the neighborhood of May 12th. Production rates have been reasonably good but there's just a lot more to do. The progress is a little more predictable now with the onset of spring and they're estimating about 4 weeks alone to build the wall at Cliff Street. A third two man crew is set to arrive tomorrow allowing other work to proceed while the wall is constructed.

Unfortunately, some areas that were previously thought to be reasonably stable requiring little work will require stabilization now based on closer review. In fact, as the rock face has thawed out, some very "punky" areas have become apparent. These areas are primarily located along the northern and southern perimeters of the slope. We're trying now to define the exact limits of our work and find a cut off point. The southern limit has now been resolved and a solution agreed upon with the northern perimeter yet to be resolved. Golder will be making some recommendations soon about this area.

Sorry, but that's the nature of this beast.
Thomas McArdle, Assistant Director
Montpelier Department of Public Works
39 Main Street - City Hall
Montpelier, Vermont 05602


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MEETING MINUTES
ELM STREET ROCK SLIDE, PROGRESS MEETING NO. 10
conducted at the site trailer on Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Attendance:

Tom McArdle, City of Montpelier David Marcoux – Janod Contractors
Steven Millard, Golder Associates Inc. Jay Smerekanicz – Golder Associates Inc.
Charlie Pelletier – City of Montpelier Pete Ingraham – Golder Associates Inc.
Drew Gelfenbein - VTrans  


Topics of Discussion:
  1. Parking Lot area southwest of Area 4B:
    • The City has established a limit of work for the southwest side of Area 4B. The limit is the edge of the slope defined by four in-place rock blocks. The parking lot area is not owned by the City.
    • The City has requested Golder to prepare a letter recommending the parking lot property owner seek expert advice from a geotechnical engineer on the needs for slope stabilization and remediation of his property. Similar geologic conditions exist in the parking lot area as in the rest of the work area. Because the funding for the project is federal, only impacts to Elm Sreet can be included in the work. The City requested that the Golder letter also document that the current project work will not impact the stability of the slopes in the parking lot area. The City requested that the letter be submitted prior to project completion.
  2. Area 4B:
    • Golder is preparing a cost-comparison letter regarding four options for rockfall pieces that may ravel from the rock and soil slope above the sidewalk in Area 4B. The four options are 1) no protection; 2) shotcrete facing; 3) rockfall drape; and 4) rock catchment fence.
    • Golder recommended that the rock fall drape is the most desirable option, based on ease of construction, long-term maintenance and cost. As there is little room for a rockfall catch ditch between the rock slope and the sidewalk, Golder recommends a low-height chain link fence (four feet high) be placed about one foot from the sidewalk to act as a ditch to contain accumulated debris (small rock flakes) raveling from beneath the rockfall drape.
    • The City requested that the rockfall drape option be designed by Golder and estimated construction costs be submitted by Janod as a change orders to the project.
  3. Drilling:
    • Janod started drilling the Tecco anchors for Area 3A. The boreholes for the anchors are staying open, and casings will likely not be needed to prevent borehole collapse in the soil interval.
    • Golder will lay out the Tecco anchor locations for Area 4B late this week or early next week.
    • Janod has nearly completed the drilling and anchor installation for Area 4A.
    • Janod has obtained a test jack and apparatus for the two test anchors near the bottom of Area 2. Testing will likely be performed later this week or next week.
  4. Stumps in Tecco Areas:
    • Golder stated that ideally the oak tree stumps in the Tecco areas be removed, as the stumps will be the source of new sucker growth over the next few years. The City no longer uses herbicides for stump growth control. Janod has or will cut the stumps flush with the ground level and will tie-down the Tecco system around the stumps. As part of the recommendations/maintenance section in the as-built report, Golder will include removal of woody sucker growth from the stumps for the Tecco areas.
  5. Area Northeast of Area 2:
    • The City asked Janod and Golder to review the northeast rock slope edge at Area 2. Rock flakes about 1/3 down the slope will need dental shotcrete and pins for stabilization. To prevent long-term root jacking, the trees within six feet of the slope edge should be removed. Janod estimates that due to the voids associated with the flakes, about 20 yards of dental shotcrete may be needed.
    • Field observation indicates that the rock slope further to the northeast periodically sheds rocks onto the residential structure. The trees above the house actually slow down rock fall in this area, and Golder recommends the trees should remain. At the Elm Street grade, Golder recommends that the City consider placing a chain link fence, about 6 feet high, from the edge of the City’s rock wall to the low rock retaining wall at the residence to impede rocks rolling from the toe of the slope towards the sidewalk and roadway.
  6. Design:
    • Janod has verbally requested the use of more robust steel reinforcement (i.e., larger rebar, and larger gauge welded wire fabric) for the remainder of the Cliff Street shotcrete wall. This change was requested as there would be a delay in ordering the remaining steel reinforcement due to the rarely used sizes in the design (i.e., Janod’s supplier does not stock some of the steel included in the design). Golder evaluated the change in steel reinforcement and has taken no exception to the proposed changes. There will be no cost increase due to the change in reinforcement steel. However, Golder requested Janod to summarize the proposed changes in a letter so that we can document the change in design for the as-built report.
    • Golder still needs to submit the revised quantity sheet to Janod.
    • A design sheet is planned to be submitted for the Area 4B rock fall drape, as well as estimated drape construction quantities.
  7. Testing:
    • Janod may bring in a crew from Atlantic Underground Services to complete the shotcrete work for the Cliff Street shotcrete wall. If a new nozzleman is brought onto the project, a new test panel and core testing will be needed. The City requested VTrans to evaluate if the nozzleman’s certification is typically needed for VTrans projects.
  8. Drilling Dust:
    • There have been no complaints regarding drilling dust and noise thus far. Drilling typically starts around 7:30 a.m. every morning, including Saturdays.
  9. Cliff Street:
    • The easement for the permanent anchor installation beneath the property at 11 Cliff Street (i.e., the Bartram’s) has been signed.
    • The City has placed an asphalt curb in front of the temporary jersey barriers to help contain sheet flow from precipitation.
    • Golder recommended the final asphalt layer on Cliff Street be crack free to prevent inflow of sheet flow below the street. Any cracks that appear after construction (e.g., due to frost heave) should be sealed.
  10. Cliff Street permanent jersey barrier anchorage:
    • Golder is still evaluating the anchors for the permanent jersey barrier placement. The City stated that for the anchor design, Golder should use a maximum vehicle speed of 20 mph, and vehicle size equivalent to a single-axle propane delivery truck. The City requested that the jersey barrier anchorage should be equivalent to the previous guard rail system, as appropriate in accordance with AASHTO roadway design guidelines (2002).
  11. Elm Street:
    • The City is planning to clean up the rock debris on Elm Street soon.
    • In the next few weeks, Dubois will be mobilized to the site again to fix the stone wall in front of Area 2. The hoe- ram in the parking lot will be demobilized this week or next week.
    • Janod and Golder recommend keeping the rock catchment fence in place until drilling is complete. In the unlikely event of a drill falling off the face, the fence will act as protection for the residential structures below.
    • The City will survey the as-drilled locations of the anchors (posts and tie-backs) placed for the rock catchment fence. Janod will cut the anchors flush with the street after the fence is removed; however, the City may need to excavate the asphalt surface 12 to 16 inches in order to cut the anchors further, bearing in mind future asphalt milling operations. The anchors are grouted into rock and cannot be removed easily. As-drilled survey data will be forwarded to Golder for the as-built report documentation.
Action Items:
  1. Golder will forward the Area 4B letter and design quantities to Janod and the City.


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MEETING MINUTES
ELM STREET ROCK SLIDE, PROGRESS MEETING NO. 8
conducted at the site trailer on Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Attendance:

Tom McArdle, City of Montpelier David Marcoux – Janod Contractors
Steven Millard, Golder Associates Inc. Jay Smerekanicz – Golder Associates Inc.
(VTrans not able to attend due to state holiday.)

Topics of Discussion:
  1. Weather:
    • Janod had down time due to weather issues last week (wind chill and heavy snow). The forecast for the next few days predicts relatively warm conditions, without to much precipitation.
  2. Grout Cube Testing:
    • Janod conducted another round of anchor grouting on Monday (March 6, 2006). Golder collected grout cubes of representative samples of the grout for testing by the VTrans laboratory. Golder requested the cubes be tested for breaks at 5-, 7- and 28-days (the VTrans laboratory technician is on vacation, and the 3-day break cannot be met).
  3. Drilling:
    • On Thursday, March 2, 2006, Golder marked out additional rock dowel drilling locations below the shotcrete wall in Area 4A, and Janod started drilling these locations using two wagon drills this week. Winter conditions are still affecting drilling progress, e.g., causing freezing of feed control mechanisms. Janod is blowing the air systems several times a day and at the end of each day to remove condensed water in the systems. The 900 cubic feet per minute (cfm) and 375 cfm air compressors are running well.
  4. Sidewalk on northwest side of Elm Street:
    • Scaling by the Dubois Cat 325 excavator is scheduled to resume either late this week or early next week in the lower parts of Areas 4A and 4B.
    • Due to the high pedestrian traffic volume on Elm Street, the City cannot permanently close the sidewalk on the northwest side of Elm Street. Janod and Golder stated that there will likely be a continuing raveling issue impacting pedestrian traffic after scaling is complete, and there will likely be a need to prevent minor rock falls in the lower parts of Areas 4A and 4B.
    • There is at least one relatively thick, steeply inclined sandstone slab (about 2-3 ft thick), with an upper open joint, located at the base of the slope. This area is currently buried by slushing debris. Stabilization of the slab will likely be necessary, and may consist of spot rock dowels and a concrete buttress. Removal of the slab may impact overall slope stability; therefore the final slope grade will likely have little to no room for minor rockfalls to land outside the sidewalk, i.e., rock falls will likely reach the sidewalk. Several stabilization options may exist, including construction of a wall or installation of a drape mesh. The City requested Janod and Golder review the potential stabilization options for this area.
  5. Scaling:
    • The slusher was removed from the site on Saturday (March 4, 2006).
    • Hand scaling, including the use of the blowpipe, is still needed in Areas 2, 4A and 4B.
  6. Drilling Dust:
    • The drilling operation is producing dust. Depending on the wind direction, some houses on Cliff Street may be impacted by the dust, and may require cleaning.
    • Janod can add a water mist to the compressed air used by the drills, but this requires the air temperature consistently stays above freezing, and requires separate header/manifold equipment. In addition, the misting system is more efficient with down-the-hole drills when a high pressure system is used (250 psi). The two compressors on site are low pressure (125 psi).
  7. Cliff Street:
    • The resident at 6 Cliff Street wants to save the pine tree at the southwest corner of the property.
    • Cliff Street is being used by vehicular traffic, and there have been no impacts to the construction activity from the traffic thus far.
    • The estimated remaining shotcrete volume is now about 75 cubic yards (cy), instead of about 150 cy. Janod anticipates resuming the Cliff Street shotcrete operation in about 2 weeks.
    • Janod and Golder requested that the City reconstruct the surface water diversion in front of the jersey barriers prior to resuming the shotcrete operation. The City will look into either placing a new asphalt curb in front of the barriers, or placing new sand bags along the hoarding structure.
  8. Tecco Mesh in Areas 3B and 4B:
    • The easement for the Tecco anchors in Area 3B has not been signed yet by the residents at 11 Cliff Street (the Bartram’s). The City will forward the easement once it is ready, and get it notarized.
    • The City indicated that VTrans has identified the Tecco mesh in Area 3B as a cost that may not be 100% reimbursable by FHWA emergency funding.
    • Golder is now recommending that Tecco mesh be applied to the steep soil surface to the southwest of the shotcrete wall along Cliff Street (i.e., top of Area 4B). This in effect moves the Tecco in Area 3B to Area 4B.
    • The City may still consider installing the Tecco mesh in Area 3B. The City requested Golder provide plausible ramifications if Tecco is not installed in Area 3B.
  9. Drain Holes:
    • The City asked if the number of anticipated drain holes may drop. Golder stated that only one anchor drill hole (No. 4D) has produced groundwater during drilling (about 20 ft into the face, at about 12 ft below the Cliff Street grade).
    • Golder will reevaluate drain hole spacing based on encountered conditions in Areas 4A and Area 2, as drilling progresses. If the joints/discontinuities are mostly dry, and occur at a frequency less than expected, only ½ of the drainholes anticipated may be necessary.
  10. Pay Items:
    • The City would like the final quantities spreadsheet (to be based on the final design drawings) to use unique pay item numbers for each pay item in all the zones. The purpose of this is to track the same pay item across the zones. The previous quantities spreadsheet used different pay item numbers for the same pay item within each zone.
    • The City requested Golder track the days and hours worked by Dubois. Dubois will not submit daily quantities sheets for Golder to review.
Action Items:
  1. Golder will contact VTrans regarding the status of the formal laboratory data sheets.
  2. Golder plans on submitting the final drawing set this week, as well as the final estimated quantities spreadsheet.
  3. Golder will submit to VTrans for review on behalf of the City the final calculation package along with the final design drawings. The calculations were used to prepare the design drawings.


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MEETING MINUTES
ELM STREET ROCK SLIDE, PROGRESS MEETING NO. 7
conducted at the site trailer on Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Thursday, March 2, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Attendance:

Tom McArdle, City of Montpelier Todd Law – City of Montpelier
Steven Millard, Golder Associates Inc. Pete Ingraham – Golder Associates Inc.
David Marcoux, Janod Contractors Daniel Journeaux, Janod Contractors
Chad Allen – VTrans Jay Smerekanicz – Golder Associates Inc.

Topics of Discussion:
  1. VTrans Comments on Draft Design Drawings:
    • Golder is incorporating the comments for the final design drawings. Once the calculations supporting the design are finalized, they will be forwarded to VTrans for review. Golder anticipates final design drawings will be issued next week.
  2. City Council Meeting:
    • The City Council has been impressed by the activity at the site, and by last week’s presentation. City Council members have toured the site, but keep their presence to a minimum. The Council is also impressed by the cooperation by all in conducting the remediation work.
  3. Design Issues:
    • Tecco mesh anchors have been marked out for Area 3A. Due to concerns about funding for Tecco at Area 3B, Golder is evaluating placing Tecco in the soil areas at the top of Area 4B. Golder will determine if the quantities of Tecco for Area 4B are similar to Area 3B.
    • Golder will include a typical detail for dental shotcrete in the final design drawings.
    • The City is preparing an easement document to protect the Tecco anchors in Area 3A, which may pass through the property line with the Bartrams (11 Cliff Street).
  4. Construction Status:
    • Golder is working with Janod in determining the fair slusher day rate, as the slusher is typically only used for a few hours each day.
    • Janod has drilled two test holes at the bottom of Area 2. The test anchors will likely be installed late this week or early next week during the next cycle of anchor grouting. Janod will obtain a calibrated hydraulic jack and gauge, and two incremental dial gauges for the test. Golder will provide the anticipated test loads and bond length for the anchors. The maximum load will likely be 16,000 lbs. Janod will install one anchor with a grout sock, and one without.
    • Janod is continuing to prepare the footing for the remaining Cliff Street shotcrete wall.
    • The slusher has been moved to the southwest side of the site to work on Area 4A/4B. Janod has also conducted hand scaling and vegetation removal in these areas. The large oak tree that was used as a slusher pulley anchor point will likely need to be removed in Tecco is to be installed in Area 4B.
    • Area 2: The spoils of the slushing operation have been graded to a slope of about 1.5H:1V, and have been filled to the height of the rock wall. Golder is concerned that if falling rock blocks develop enough forward momentum (e.g., by rolling), the blocks could clear the wall and reach Elm Street. Golder recommends that the slope be excavated to about a 5-10 degree backslope dipping toward the rock face from the wall.
    • The rock block about 15 ft long at the base of Area 4A will need to be removed. This block was exposed during the slushing, and has dilated joints behind it indicating the block cannot be reasonably bolted in place. The Dubois Cat 325 excavator should be able to remove this block. Rock dowels may be needed in the beds above the block to restrict further dilation of beds behind the block.
    • Remaining shotcrete volume for the Cliff Street shotcrete wall will likely be about ½ of the originally estimated volume (i.e., about 70 to 75 cubic yards). This is based on the detailed cross-sections Golder and Janod measured this week. Janod indicated that with the change in volume, wet shotcrete will probably not economically advantageous.
    • Construction was halted on Monday and Tuesday this week due to the extremely cold weather. Janod had difficulty in getting machinery started and working, and wind chills made working on the slope with ropes dangerous.
    • Golder recommended that the City may want to permanently close the sidewalk on the northwest side of Elm Street. An inclined rock block at the base of Area 4A at the sidewalk level may require a concrete buttress for support. This slab is currently buried by rock slide and slusher debris, and will need to be evaluated once it is fully exposed.
    • Janod offered the possibility of adding a color (i.e., a pigment) to the final layer of shotcrete for the Cliff Street shotcrete wall. The pigment can be matched from a rock sample from the slope, and the pigment is added to the shotcrete hopper during shotcrete application. The City may want to consider coloring the shotcrete for aesthetic reasons. The coloring is a relatively insignificant cost to the shotcrete operation.
Action Items:
  1. After the progress meeting, Golder and Janod personnel rappelled the rock slope to inspect Areas 1 and 4 A/B. During the rappel, Golder located additional rock dowels below the shotcrete wall, Golder and Janod finalized the footing excavation procedures and rock dowel locations, and Golder and Janod examined the area above the rock block. Janod determined that they will concentrate on drilling rock dowels for the remaining Cliff Street shotcrete wall and for rock blocks below the wall next week.
  2. VTrans will forward to Golder formal laboratory results so far for the grout and shotcrete testing.
  3. Golder will evaluate the need for Tecco mesh in Area 3B and see if there is more of a need for Tecco mesh at the top of Area 4B. Golder will also determine if a boundary wire rope is needed for the Tecco mesh.
  4. The City, Janod and Golder visited the rock slope on Route 302 to determine potential remedial options there.


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MEETING MINUTES
ELM STREET ROCK SLIDE, PROGRESS MEETING NO. 6
conducted at the site trailer on Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Attendance:

Tom McArdle, City of Montpelier Steven Millard, Golder Associates Inc.
Charlie Pelletier – City of Montpelier Pete Ingraham – Golder Associates Inc.
David Marcoux, Janod Contractors Tom Eliassen - VTrans

Topics of Discussion:
  1. Choice of Cementitious Material:
    • Tom Eliassen asked if Golder had considered using less expensive ready-mix with conventional concrete forming techniques to construct the footing, the structural wall, or the fill behind the structural wall.
    • Pete Ingraham indicated that ready-mix and conventional concrete forms would not be the best choice considering the high angle access and highly variable terrain that exists at the footing and structural wall areas.
    • Janod and Atlantic Underground Services will submit a proposal using less expensive wet-mix shotcrete instead of currently specified dry-mix shotcrete.
    • Tom McArdle requested Golder prepare a memo outlining the rational for the use of shotcrete rather than ready-mix.
  2. Design Specifications and Drawings:
    • Tom Eliassen requested a copy of the design calculations from Golder upon completion of the final review.
    • VTrans will forward a memo of comments pertaining to the first draft of the design specifications and drawings.
    • Tom Eliassen requested details for shotcrete buttresses.
    • Pete Ingraham suggested that the application of dental shotcrete may be less extensive than the initial estimate.
  3. Transition From Slusher to Excavator:
    • David Marcoux estimated that Janod would be done slushing on the NE end of the slide by 2/24/06 and would move the slusher to the SW end of the slide at that time.
    • Dubois Excavation has been contacted and will mobilize an excavator and several dump trucks in order to complete debris removal in the slide area.
    • Tom McArdle requested clarification on the minimum number of operating hours that is included in the slusher day rate.
  4. Access to Accommodate the Installation of Tecco Mesh Anchors in Area 3B:
    • Steve Millard suggested that Tom McArdle should acquire an easement for the Tecco Mesh anchors that will extend into the property of Ian and Maria Bartram of 11 Cliff St.
    • Steve Millard requested assistance from the City for temporary removal of a section of the fence and installation of a temporary fence at 11 Cliff St. Steve Millard and David Marcoux had received permission from Ian Bartram on 2/20/06 to remove the fence and install a temporary fence to retain pets.
    • David Marcoux requested that the fence activities be completed by the City before 3/3/06.
  5. Tecco Mesh Installation in Areas 3A and 3B:
    • Pete Ingraham confirmed that the minimum Tecco anchor embedment length into rock shall be 6’.
    • Tom McArdle suggested using conservation mix for reseeding the Tecco Mesh areas.
    • Tom Eliassen requested additional specifications for the Tecco Mesh materials.
  6. Permanent Jersey Barriers on Cliff Street:
    • Pete Ingraham indicated that the jersey barrier design would not withstand an impact from a large truck.
    • Tom McArdle requested additional jersey barrier design to include pinning from Golder.
Action Items:
  1. Pete Ingraham (Golder) will present a 30 minute progress report to the Mayor and the City Council on the evening of 2/22/06.
  2. Golder will forward a memo to the City which provides rational for the choice of cementitious material that will be used to construct the structural wall and the fill behind it.
  3. VTrans will forward a memo to Golder which contains comments on the current draft of the specifications and drawings.
  4. Golder will review the Tecco mesh design specifications and amend if needed.

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MEETING MINUTES
ELM STREET ROCK SLIDE, PROGRESS MEETING NO. 5
conducted at the site trailer on Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Attendance:

Tom McArdle, City of Montpelier Steven Millard, Golder Associates Inc.
Daniel Journeaux – Janod Contractors Jay Smerekanicz - Golder Associates Inc.
David Marcoux, Janod Contractors Terry Kiever – Atlantic Underground Services
Tom Eliassen - VTrans  

Topics of Discussion:
  1. Rock Catchment Fence Status:
    • The fence is working well in containing falling rocks during slushing and scaling. Dubois is scheduled today to clear out the accumulated rock fall debris.
    • One of the fence posts and its associated tieback were damaged last week from a large rock dislodged during slushing which struck the fence post and flipped over the fence after the tieback anchor braking element was fully extended. The rock rolled against the concrete jersey barrier placed in front of the southeast sidewalk along Elm Street, which retained the rock. Janod performed minor welding repairs to fix cable attachment points on the fence post.
    • Janod will continue to control pedestrian traffic during scaling and slushing, with help from the City. Some pedestrians are ignoring the signage and barriers on the sidewalk, and Janod is halting operations when they see the pedestrians pass through the work area. Janod moved the “sidewalk closed” signs in an effort to better alert pedestrians to the sidewalk closure.
  2. Slusher/Scaling:
    • Janod is using the slusher and air bags to remove large rock blocks below the shotcrete wall. The boulder buster may be needed to break up the large pieces in place. Slushing has exposed harder, less weathered rock; this coupled with freezing conditions are causing the rate of removal of rock material to slow down.
    • Janod is continuing to scale/excavate the footing area below the Cliff Street shotcrete wall to expose competent bedrock.
    • Janod is continuing to remove the vegetation and loose soil/rock in the area northeast of the rock nail shotcrete wall (i.e., Tecco area) using hand tools. Janod has removed the three large trees and telephone pole in this area.
    • Janod tried to remove the large rock blocks located below the overhanging slope (i.e., the “dragon’s teeth”) with air bags and scaling bars. These blocks are movable but cannot be brought down without using other mechanical means. These blocks will be secured in place using rock dowels and dental shotcrete.
  3. Shotcrete Stabilization - Cliff Street:
    • Golder submitted 90% draft design drawings for the entire stabilization project on Friday, February 10, 2006. Golder requested the City, Janod, and VTrans provide a careful review for edits and comments so that final drawings can be issued soon.
    • Based on Golder’s design drawings, Janod is planning to submit estimated quantities of stabilization materials and a project schedule to the City by the end of this week.
    • The rock dowels for the initial shotcrete cover are now in place (26) and have been grouted.
    • The City will finish installing temporary jersey barriers on Cliff Street today.
    • One lane of alternating local traffic may be reopened on Cliff Street today or tomorrow. The City will deliver signs and barricades for Janod’s use for temporary road closures for delivery of equipment and materials, if needed. Snow removal will involve pushing snow down Cliff Street below the work area.
    • The City scheduled a 2:30 p.m. meeting for February 14, 2006 with Ms. Maria Bartram, 11 Cliff Street, to review Janod’s plan for drilling and installation of temporary anchors on her property for securing workmen and equipment over the northeast portion of the project area.
    • Janod has grouted the VTrans test borings to about 12” to 18” below current grade. The steel casings used to seal off the overburden have been picked up by VTrans.
    • Janod is nearing completion of the footing excavation below the current shotcrete wall. Additional anchors will be needed below these per the design drawings.
Action Items:
  1. There will be a City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. next Wednesday, February 22, 2006. The City requests Golder present a progress report (about ½ hour) on the project to the Mayor and the city council. The meeting will be televised via the local cable network.
  2. Janod has updated their Web site (www.janod.biz). The City will provide a link to Janod’s Web site from the City’s Web site.
  3. VTrans is interested in bringing about a dozen engineers to the project site next week for a group visit. VTrans will let Janod and the City know which day so that site personnel can accommodate the group

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MEETING MINUTES
ELM STREET ROCK SLIDE, PROGRESS MEETING NO. 4
conducted at the site trailer on Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Attendance:

Tom McArdle, City of Montpelier Steven Millard, Golder Associates Inc.
Charlie Pelletier - City Montpelier Jay Smerekanicz - Golder Associates Inc.
David Marcoux, Janod Contractors  

Topics of Discussion:
  1. Rock Catchment Fence Status:
    • The fence is working well in containing falling rocks during slushing.
    • Dubois has been able to push boulders back through the fence to clear areas for more slushing.
    • The tiebacks are holding. Only one tieback element had a braking element mobilize following a rock impact (moved about 1-2 inches).
  2. Slusher:
    • Slusher is working well. Janod is working on bringing down a large slab (20 ft x 2 ft x 7 ft) using air bags, as they can control moving the slab easier by hand than with the slusher. The slab could not be broken into two pieces using line drilling and boulder buster charges (charges cratered in bottom of slab).
    • Golder will observe the extent of slushing to determine when Janod should stop so that overexcavation does not occur.
    • Once slushing is completed on the northeast side of the loose rock mass, the slusher will be moved to the southwest side of the slope to address loose rock that cannot be brought down with the slusher parked on the northeast side of the slope.
    • Janod will continue to shut down pedestrian traffic on the Elm Street sidewalk during slushing, as small rock chips are being created as the rocks fall. Janod asked if the City could assist in the pedestrian traffic control to free-up an additional Janod workman for other parts of the project. The City will supply one person to help control pedestrian traffic from 7 am to 3:30 pm, and longer if needed.
  3. Tecco Reinforcement – Cliff Street:
    • Janod has cleared small brush and trees in the area to receive Tecco mesh. Janod still needs to remove three medium- sized trees and one telephone pole. The large oak tree in back of the brown house will remain in place. The City asked Golder to suggest alternative locations for the telephone pole. The pole taken out by the rock slide held a street light, and the City is interested in erecting another pole for replacing the street light.
    • Anchor points for rappelling and drilling will need to be installed for Tecco construction. Some anchors may be needed within a fence enclosure for dogs adjacent to the pink house at 11 Cliff Street. The City has spoken with the home owners (Ian and Maria Bartram) about the possibility of the need for anchors. If anchors are needed, the City will approach the homeowners to obtain permission for the installation of the anchors. If anchors are needed inside the fence, Janod was cautioned about the dogs, and will need to make sure the homeowner knows when the anchors will be installed so the dogs will not interfere.
    • Janod stated that it would be advantageous to have the Tecco anchor horizontal spacing be the similar to the pattern rock dowel spacing to be used on the rock face below the Tecco mesh area. The same drill anchor points can be used for both systems if the horizontal spacing is similar. Golder will evaluate this in the Tecco and pattern rock dowel designs and use a similar spacing if possible.
    • If the depth to bedrock is shallow (say 4 ft or less), Tecco anchors may be drilled using the hand-operated plugger drills (good to 8 ft, using a maximum diameter drill bit of 2.5-inches). If depths to bedrock are deeper, or a larger hole diameter is required, the Tecco anchors will have to be drilled using the wagon drills. The wagon drills, if needed, will be brought up from the base of the cliff, as access from Cliff Street will be difficult due to the dog enclosure fence.
  4. Shotcrete Stabilization - Cliff Street:
    • 16 of 27 rock dowel anchors have been drilled and installed. Polyethylene socks have not been used yet, but may be required for some dowels due to voids encountered during drilling. Janod anticipates completing rock dowel drilling and installation as soon as Thursday (2/9/06).
    • The City will complete the relocated sewer and water utility work today (2/6/06). The Jersey barriers will be stored in the driveway of the abandoned green house on Cliff Street. Golder employees parking at this location should be aware of the need to store and remove the barriers in this area.
    • The City is anticipating opening one lane of traffic on Cliff Street (restricted to residents and emergency vehicles) as soon as Tuesday (2/13/06), after the Jersey barriers are installed in the temporary configuration. The road surface will be gravel for the temporary condition. Janod will remove the 4-inch diameter drill casing left at the two boring locations by VTrans after Janod has grouted up the test holes. The casing will be retained for VTrans.
    • As part of the sewer/water relocation, the City has cut back the northwest side of Cliff Street about 2-3 ft horizontally to the northwest. The City has an initial approval from the homeowner of this roadway relocation. The adjustment is located in the roadway segment that was previously the narrowest, centered roughly 17 feet northeast of the driveway serving 6 Cliff Street (i.e., uphill from the evergreen tree). The adjustment would be elliptical in shape with an overall length of roughly 30 ft, and tapering to 0 ft at each end. The width adjustment could be implemented immediately to allow room for the temporary reopening of Cliff Street. While the roadway has been widened by as much as 4 ft for the sewer /water relocation, the slope cut of the adjacent lawn is now nearly vertical and will need to be restored at a maximum 2H:1V slope as part of the final restoration work in the spring.
    • Golder is finalizing the design drawings for the Cliff Street stabilization, and expect them to be completed this Friday (2/10/06). The City noted that a road crown with drainage flow along the curb is the City’s preferred alternative. The City also noted that there is a bit of a sag curve above and below the failure limits. The City requested Golder to determine the edge of road grade, with a road crown if possible, and design the curb reveal to be 4 to 5 inches high. Golder noted that the curb could be constructed with shotcrete, to be placed behind the permanent Jersey barrier. The City will pave a 2 to 3 inch patch in areas where the pavement has been removed to be followed with a 1 inch overlay of the existing surface roughly extending between 6 and 11 Cliff Street. Following completion of the paving, the City will retain the 4 to 5 inch curb reveal as recommended and designed by Golder.
    • Janod asked Golder if there will be a need for a footing pad area at the base of the Cliff Street shotcrete wall. Golder will provide the footing depth and width to Janod as soon as possible. Bedrock conditions exposed by slushing indicate bedrock bearing conditions are favorable for a footing.
    • The first cycle of grout cube testing (3-day) is due today from the VTrans laboratory. Golder plans to collect the second round of grout samples this week.
Action Items:
  1. The City needs estimated quantities of the stabilization designs for costing purposes as soon as possible. Golder will finalize the Cliff Street shotcrete wall and Tecco system designs this week and provide estimated quantities to the City and Janod.
  2. The City requested Golder to forward a road widening sketch generated last week so the City could conduct field measurements.
Minutes submitted by:
Jay Smerekanicz,
Golder Associates, Inc.


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MEETING MINUTES
ELM STREET ROCK SLIDE, PROGRESS MEETING NO. 3
conducted at the site trailer on Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Attendance:

Tom McArdle, City of Montpelier (TM) Pete Ingraham, Golder Associates Inc. (PI)
Daniel Journeaux, Janod Contractors (DJ) Steven Millard, Golder Associates Inc. (SM)
David Marcoux, Janod Contractors (DM) Dave Scarpato, Golder Associates Inc. (DS)
Chris Benda, VTrans (CB)  

Topics of Discussion:
  1. Slushing:
    • DJ would like to begin the slushing process on Wednesday, February 1 in order to take advantage of the above freezing daytime temperatures. DJ stated that slushing would proceed more quickly if the soil was not frozen.
    • DJ and DM would have preferred to have the containment berm on Elm Street removed by the City before slushing began. However, due to illness of the City’s equipment operator, Janod will begin slushing by late morning on February 1 with the berm still in place.
    • PI was concerned about the safety of slushing and rock dowel drilling occurring simultaneously due to moving/whipping slusher cables. DJ and DM stated that the process would be conducted so that safety of Janod employees was addressed.
    • TM was concerned that if the containment berm was not removed before slushing began that excavation would be more difficult. DJ stated that Janod would be pulling a large amount of the debris towards the slusher truck which would cause the debris to be efficiently distributed within the containment fence area.
    • DJ stated that he expects the slushing process to be completed in 6 to 14 days.
  2. Anchor Testing:
    • SEM informed CB that Golder would be testing two of the rock dowels in the initial shotcreted area.
    • DJ suggested using sacrificial test anchors that are positioned along the shotcreted area border if the maximum test load significantly exceeds 50 kips.
  3. Grout Testing:
    • CB will allow Golder Associates Inc. to use VTRANS test cylinders or cube moulds for the grout testing and will provide the testing services.
  4. Shotcrete Test Panels:
    • Golder will contact CB when the fully reinforced shotcrete test panel is completed.
  5. Shotcrete Volume:
    • TM requested that Golder send him an updated shotcrete design volume as soon as possible.
  6. Plugging the Core Holes on Cliff Street:
    • DJ stated that Janod would fill the two core holes on Cliff Street with grout in ~10’ lifts. In addition, DJ stated that Janod would bill the City only for the material used and not the labor involved in the grout pumping.
Minutes submitted by:
Jay Smerekanicz,
Golder Associates, Inc.

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MEETING MINUTES
ELM STREET ROCK SLIDE, PROGRESS MEETING NO. 2
conducted at the site trailer on Elm Street, Montpelier, VT
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Attendance:

Tom McArdle, - City of Montpelier Pete Conti - Golder Associates Inc.
Charlie Pelletier - City Montpelier Jay Smerekanicz - Golder Associates Inc.
David Marcoux - Janod Contractors  

Topics of Discussion:
  1. Rock Catchment Fence Status:
    • The fence elements were delivered Monday (1/23/06), and Janod plans on completing the drilling of the tieback anchors today (Tuesday 1/24/06). Grouting of the tieback anchors and the anchors for one remaining post will be completed tomorrow (1/25/06), The posts are not free standing and pivot on a pin, so they cannot be erected until the tieback anchors have been constructed. Janod plans to complete fence construction by the middle of next week (Wednesday) or sooner. Two additional crewmen will arrive this week to help in fence construction, for a total of six crewmen and one foreman. Janod plans on working this Saturday on the fence.
    • The cushion berm material placed along the jersey barrier on Elm Street (i.e., soil and rocks from the slide) will need to be removed once the fence is in place. The City has secured an excavator, hoe-ram and payloader to remove the cushion berm material.
    • Barriers consisting of extra jersey barriers, cones, barrels, etc. may be needed for the lateral tiebacks, to be placed at both ends of the fence. The tieback anchors and cables may pose a hazard to drivers of vehicles on Elm Street not paying attention to road closure signs.
  2. Surveying:
    • Vermont Survey will continue to perform daily prism measurements until the fence is complete. An additional topographic survey will be needed of areas to be slushed/scaled. Golder will inform Vermont Survey of this additional work for the City.
  3. Shotcrete Stabilization on Cliff Street:
    • The initial 3-inch thick layer of shotcrete was completed on Saturday (1/21/06).
    • Janod will be ready to start drilling the rock nails next week after the fence is completed.
    • Golder is finalizing the calculations for the Cliff Street stabilization, and is evaluating the anchor angles for the upper row to avoid drilling through the sewer main under Cliff Street. The temporary stabilization design will be conducted to accommodate a permanent design for rebuilding the subgrade of Cliff Street. Golder plans to finalize the temporary stability calculations this week before drilling starts. Golder will also evaluate the potential for reopening one lane of traffic on Cliff Street following the installation of the rock nails and temporary shotcrete conditions (both 3- and 8-inches of shotcrete). Golder will assume an HS20 vehicle load on Cliff Street to simulate delivery and service truck traffic (e.g., propane, fuel oil and garbage trucks).
    • The City has ordered interlocking jersey barrier materials to use on Cliff Street.
    • Janod plans to move the shotcrete shelter shack as it will be in the way of the slusher truck operation.
    • The City has requested that Blow & Cote remove the crane from the work site. In its current location, the crane will interfere with the slusher set-up.
    • The first shotcrete test panel was shot on Saturday (1/21/06) and will be ready for coring and testing today (1/24/06). The City sent a letter to VTrans on Friday requesting the laboratory services. Golder will coordinate with VTrans and Janod to get the test panel cored either on site or at the VTrans facility in Berlin. (After the meeting, on Wednesday 1/25/06, Golder spoke with Chad Alien of VTrans to arrange for the coring and testing of the shotcrete panel.)
    • Janod plans to lower two drills onto the shotcrete facing from Cliff Street using the forklift. Janod believes that moving the drills up the face using the on board winches will create rockfall conditions, and access from the top will be safer.
    • Janod anticipates drilling and grouting of the rock nails will take about two weeks.
  4. Slusher/Scaling:
    • Janod will need to drill and grout two anchors for the slusher pulleys at the top of the slide area adjacent to Cliff Street. These anchors will be installed during or after drilling of rock nails for Cliff Street.
    • Janod requested that the City use an excavator with grabber/jaws to pull the scaled rock materials out from in front of the fence. The slusher truck will be parked at the northeast end of the fence, between the cliff face and the fence, where the shotcrete shack exists now.
  5. Test Borings:
    • Boring B-l is nearly finished, and should reach the final depth today (70 feet; 1/24/06) (The boring was terminated at 67 feet at mid-day on 1/24/06.) VTrans plans to move to the second boring B-2 today. The City will close Cliff Street to pedestrian traffic today, as walking access between the drilling area and the shotcrete area is very limited, To avoid interference with Janod's work, drilling at B-2 will be completed on Friday 1/27/06.
  6. Elm Street Parking Lot:
    • The parking lot currently used by residents and for businesses at the comer of Elm and Court Streets will need to be closed during scaling of the southwest end of the project area. The timeframe for the closure is unknown (date needed and duration).
Action Items:
  1. Golder to finalize temporary stabilization calculations this week to determine rock nail spacing and installation angles, and to determine at what stage during construction one lane of traffic can be reopened on Cliff Street.
  2. Janod planning additional laborers for fence construction, for a crew of one foreman and six laborers,
  3. The City will call Dubois to arrange for excavation equipment/dump truck for removal of materials from the slushing operation.
  4. Golder will coordinate shotcrete testing services with the VTrans laboratory.
Minutes submitted by:
Jay Smerekanicz,
Golder Associates, Inc.


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Update from Montpelier Police Chief
January 20, 2006

Neighbors:

I thought I would try to give you a little update on progress with the rock slide.
  1. The core samples on Cliff Street are going well. I learned today that next week they will set up below the current site to obtain more samples. That setup will definitely close off any pedestrian access. The stairs from Waverley Place will be the safest route. As a side note, the cores taken thus far show a very solid and strong base of rock. Actually some of the samples are pretty. The person at Janod I spoke with seemed quite positive with the samples but still cautioned it was only one location.
  2. The planning and designing on the failed part of Cliff changes on the fly. It now appears that the stabilization of that area will continue forward and a "shock crete" wall will be built out several feet and, in conjunction with rock pinning, will serve as a very stable base for a road and that it will meet federal design loads. I stress that I am not an expert in these areas and my purpose is to pass on what I have heard or seen. The work should make the re-opening of Cliff Street occur sooner rather than later.
  3. The work on drilling on Elm Street to set up a strong catch fence system is moving along nicely and the posts are expected to be here next week. This is a critical install to allow the crews the safety needed to start removing some of the broken cliff.
  4. The odd weather has interrupted the work but warm days like today help to make up for the delay. For example, yesterday the temperature under the blue tarp was about 71 and that allowed for a lot of work to be done.
  5. Myself and other officers are making daily visits to the neighborhood to make sure the roads are clear and that there are no immediate problems.
  6. Today the Mayor, Manager, and other staff met with State officials and others to discuss the best approach to seeking funding for the immediate needs and long term mitigation.
I would like to thank you for sharing your respective e-mails with me. This means of communication can be a little impersonal, but at least it makes it easier for me to get the word out quickly. Please feel free to encourage your neighbors to send me their e-mail addresses so they can be added to the group. I will not share the addresses with anyone out of respect for your privacy.

If you have any comments or questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

I wish each of you a great weekend.

Douglas S. Hoyt
Chief of Police
dshoyt@montpelier-vt.org



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Update from Montpelier Public Works
January 17, 2006
The weather caused some fits for us over the weekend. Heavy rain and thawing, followed by a rapid temperature swing from 50°F to subzero conditions was not what the doctor ordered.

Monitoring prisms were placed on the slope within the damaged rock mass on Thursday (1/12) and survey measurements are being made daily as a means to detect slope movement. Survey readings taken noon on Saturday (1/13) revealed a total drop in elevation of 0.4 feet with about 2" of movement in an easterly direction. The engineers and contractor indicated that this can be attributed to settlement from the rain and thaw. Additional readings were taken just before dark on Sat and through today (Mon 1/17) which indicated no further movement as we re-entered the deep freeze. Some sloughing of the overburden occurred on Saturday, including three large (3' diameter) boulders sliding into the street within the run-out area. This was not surprising and nothing reached the barrier system or at anytime threatened public safety. When all containment systems are in place, Janod will be ready to remove this relatively unstable material.

Test borings on Cliff Street (by VTrans) got a late start today due to cold weather related equipment problems. These test holes (2) will take up to a week to complete and will cause periodic pedestrian access obstruction. People are being advised to use the Hillside Ave staircase.

The tarp cover for the work on Cliff St was completed last Thursday and the first layer of shot crete was sprayed on this portion of the slope. Under the tarp protection are propane fired heaters that will help to cure the concrete. Personnel from Deter Security will be on the scene starting tonight to ensure that the heaters continue to operate through the night (5pm - 7am). Assuming the initial layer of shot crete is completed by the 19th, drilling for rock bolt support will begin.

The survey work has been completed and VSE is planning to e-mail the topo information to Golder today. This info will be forwarded to their Atlanta office with about three days anticipated for design of the Cliff Street support structure. Once all of the reinforcing is completed in about 10-12 days, concrete work will resume on the Cliff Street portion of the slope. Our concrete barrier guard rail system is now completed and will be delivered next week to be stored on-site for use when we're ready to re-open one-lane of Cliff Street.

Janod has now received the plans and specs for the high capacity fence which will be installed along the center of Elm Street. Drilling for the anchor post system began today and the excavator is being mobilized this afternoon to clear debris for the tie back anchors that are placed against to the toe of the slope. The fence is now in transport expected to arrive on-site Friday or Saturday. It is estimated to take about 2 weeks to install the fence and all of it's necessary support systems. Janod will make the fence installation a priority but will continue Cliff Street efforts to the extent it does not interfere with the safety measures. At least two more workers will be arriving tomorrow to join the Janod crew.

Please be advised that Janod will place spotters near the slope with hand held air horns to warn the drill and shot crete crews as they work below the slope during the predicted thawing conditions tomorrow and as needed. This warning is only for the work crews because the public remains safe behind the barriers.

Last Friday, the inoperative street light on the south side of the slide was repaired and a temporary flood light installed on the north side to help monitor the slope, and to deter unauthorized entry around the equipment and work area.

Janod is doing their best to prepare for the predicted rain and sleet. They plan to spray shot crete under the Cliff Street tarp and have constructed shelters on the street to cover the raw materials.

That is all for today.

Tom McArdle
Montpelier Dept of Public Works

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Letter from Montpelier Police Chief to Residents
of Elm Street and Cliff Street Area
January 11, 2006

Dear Resident:

On behalf of the City of Montpelier, I would like to take this opportunity to advise you of a temporary change to the access area on Cliff Street.

Presently there is a pedestrian path by the portion of Cliff Street that is closed to motor vehicle traffic. During the week of January 16, 2005, that pedestrian access will have to be closed for a few days. We would recommend that the stairs leading down from Waverly Place be used to avoid the restricted area.

We regret any inconvenience that this may cause.

The purpose is to allow for a drilling rig to be placed in the very area where one would walk. The rig has already been pre-positioned in advance of next week. The purpose of the drill is to take core samples of the underlying surface as was described in the meeting last week.

Previous action plans are moving along quite nicely. I am sure that we all wish it would happen sooner. However, the goal is to not make any mistakes and keep everyone safe. Support rods have placed for the crews to work on the cliff and that work may occur as early as the 12th. Plans for putting the safety screen on Elm Street are moving along quickly as well.

Nothing has cropped up as of this afternoon to suggest that Cliff Street would not reopen to one lane of travel sooner than later.

I wish there were a better way to communicate with you. If you wish to send me an e-mail I will use that method and if you do not have access to e-mail, and are inclined to do so, provide me with you phone number and we will call you. I hope by now that all essential deliveries are occurring and access is available. Should there be any needs please do not hesitate to call on me or any of the city staff.

Sincerely,

Douglas S. Hoyt
Chief of Police
dshoyt@montpelier-vt.org


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Update from Montpelier Public Works
January 10, 2006


We were requested to move some of the debris pile within Elm Street to the other side of the street up against the jersey barriers leaving some of the debris as support against the toe of the rock face for temp support. This was primarily done to make more room for the catchment fence. This also provides improved rock catchment and run out area in the event additional material slides from the slope.

Drilling for the catchment fence support posts will likely begin tomorrow (Wed, Jan 11) along Elm Street. They are currently awaiting the arrival of their drill and the posts which are now en route.

Janod will be setting some anchor supports within Cliff Street for their rock climbing needs. This work began today (Jan 10). If conditions are favorable, Golder has asked that Janod attempt to knock down a couple of the more precariously perched rocks as soon as they are able.

Janod will begin stabilizing the Cliff Street road section using shot-crete starting tomorrow (Jan 11). They will also be erecting a tarp / wood cover to protect the work area from rain.

A survey crew will begin the topographic survey tomorrow sometime. This information is needed for design and assessment purposes. On Tuesday, Jan 17th, A drill rig from the VT Agency of Transportation (VTrans) will arrive and start the test borings (2) on Cliff Street. Each boring will take 2-3 days. Unfortunately, one of the boring sites is located within the portion of Cliff Street that we've cordoned off for pedestrian traffic. This walk will be completely obstructed probably through Thurs (Jan 19th) evening. Consequently, we're going to have to detour pedestrians to the staircase connecting Hillside Avenue to Waverly Place. We'll place some pedestrian detour signs at the top and bottom, and Doug Hoyt (Police Chief, Emergency Management Coordinator) has offered to send a note to the residents to give them a little warning. This will likely be the first of several temporary closures of the foot traffic route at the top of Cliff Street.

Tom McArdle
Montpelier Dept of Public Works

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City Manager's Letter To Residents of Elm Street and Cliff Street Area
January 3, 2006


Hello Everyone,

I am writing to invite you to a meeting to discuss concerns and exchange information about the recent rock slide. The meeting will be held tomorrow night, Wednesday January 3, 2006, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Montpelier City Hall. I will be present along with other city officials.

I am sure that the last week has been stressful for you, I thank you for your patience and cooperation with all that has occurred since the slide on the 26th. In advance of tomorrow’s meeting I’d like to tell you some of the things that have been happening.

The City has retained a geology firm called Golder and Associates based in Manchester, New Hampshire who specializes in cliffs and ledges. They were recommended by a geologist from the Vermont Department of Transportation who is also a Cliff Street resident.

As a result of our contact with Golder, we are undertaking a contractual relationship with Janod Contractors from Champlain, New York who are the leading firm in the region for stabilization of cliffs and ledges.

City officials have met directly with Governor James Douglas, Commerce Secretary Kevin Dorn and the Vermont Department of Emergency Management about both technical and financial assistance with this matter. We have a follow up meeting with Emergency Management next week.

Last week, members of our Fire Department distributed information to you. At that time, they also noted and collected some of your concerns. I’ve enclosed a copy of that list for you. We are working on those issues. One of the concerns that has been expressed is that certain services such as fuel oil delivery, propane gas delivery and trash collection may be interrupted. The city is working with providers to try to resolve their concerns so that these services will continue. It will be very helpful if you can either bring the names of those providers to the meeting tomorrow or send them to my office so that we know exactly who to contact about which locations.

Here’s what we expect to happen next:
  • Janod Contractors will begin working on site next Monday, January 9th. They expect to work six day weeks and may even work on Sundays if they lose time due to weather.
  • Although the city has installed chain link fence as a temporary safety measure, Janod is ordering a specialty fence designed for rock fall areas like this. They expect it to arrive within two weeks and they will begin installing it immediately upon arrival. That should provide complete protection for Elm Street residents.
  • While waiting for the fence to arrive, Janod will begin work to stabilize the breached area of Cliff Street. Weather permitting, they believe they can have the area stable enough to support one lane of traffic and most service vehicles (fuel, trash, plows, etc. probably not fire trucks) within two-three weeks.
  • Once the new safety fence is installed on Elm Street, Janod will begin “scaling” the loose material off of the ledge. They will install supports on Cliff Street and, literally, hang by ropes and “scale” the material by hand. As they do this, they will use stabilization techniques on the remaining ledge.
  • This entire scaling and stabilizing process should take two to three months (again weather dependant). When done, the dangerous outcroppings will be completely removed and the ledge will be permanently stabilized at its present level.
  • While the scaling work is being done, the geologists will be evaluating the existing and surrounding earth formations to determine what, if any, additional work needs to be done to prevent future incidents.
  • We expect a formal work proposal from Janod by tomorrow morning but have been told that this work could cost between $300,000 and $600,000.
  • Once the scaling and stabilization process is complete, Janod can then begin the process of rebuilding the top portion of the ledge in a secure manner so as to support a return to two lane use of Cliff Street. This may require some slight relocation of the roadway in the direction away from the ledge. This work is not included in the above costs, they cannot provide an estimate for the additional work until they have a better sense of the ledge conditions. However, as a “ballpark” they felt that all of the work, including the scaling, was likely to cost around $1,000,000.
  • In order for the City to have money of this magnitude to work with, we need to pass a bond vote, get outside assistance (state/ federal) or both. In order to deal with the immediate hazard, its my sense (although that is not final yet) that we will proceed with the Cliff Street stabilization, the safety fence and the scaling/stabilization work in advance of a bond vote and develop a contingency financial plan while pursuing other funding.
  • Neither Elm Street nor Cliff Street will be re-opened to two lane traffic until all this work is complete. They will both be re-opened to one lane traffic as soon as it is safely feasible.
  • I know you all are concerned and we at City Hall are working very hard to get things in order as soon as possible. I look forward to meeting with you tomorrow night. I expect to post future updates on the city’s web site at www.montpelier-vt.org so that you can check in regularly to see if there is any new information.
Please feel free to contact my office at any time about this matter.
Sincerely,
William J. Fraser
City Manager

Cliff Area Site Map:
Below are copies of a site map of the Cliff area, with areas labeled for quick reference when reading the updates and meeting minutes. (click on thumbnail to view a larger image in a separate browser window)


Photographs:
(click on each to view a large image in a separate browser window)

Aerial photo of Cliff St Slide, Jan 4, 2006   Aerial photo of Cliff St Slide, Jan 4, 2006
Drilling & installing anchors, Feb 9, 2006   Drilling & installing anchors, Feb 9, 2006
Drilling & installing anchors, Feb 9, 2006   Drilling & installing anchors, Feb 9, 2006

Powerpoint Slideshow:
This powerpoint slideshow was created by Janod Contractors to document their work on the Cliff Street and Elm Street rockslide. (To speed up the downloading of the file, right-click on the link below, choose "Save Target As...", and navigate to where you'd like to save the file on your computer.)
Video Footage:
Below are links to three short digital movies that were created by Janod Contractors during the controlled removal of rock debris from the rockslide area. (To speed up the downloading of the files, right-click on the desired link below, choose "Save Target As...", and navigate to where you'd like to save the file on your computer.)
  • fence.wmv - Windows Media file (WMV), 3,752 KB, 1 minute 55 seconds long
  • MOV03525.MPG - Windows Media file (Mpeg), 6,010 KB, 16 seconds long
  • MOV03565.MPG - Windows Media file (Mpeg), 4,219 KB, 11 seconds long

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