But until those negotiations are held, legislators want some money set aside now to fix the Brainardsville Road problems.

If they can’t get satisfaction, the county might start posting roads.

“We have to keep them off as much as possible and send them to the state highway. It has more resources,” said Legislator Earl Lavoie (D-Malone), suggesting the traffic could go from Malone on Route 11 to State Route 374 in Chateaugay to reach the wind farms.

Legislator Timothy Burpoe (D-Saranac Lake) said the county needs “a sizable escrow account” from Noble that could be dipped into to make repairs as they are needed.

MEETING PLANNED

As negotiations get nearer, legislators and Superintendent Lewis will also have to address liability issues, a road-grading system and a way to record pavement conditions before and after the prolonged heavy use.

They will also determine where responsibility would lie if an emergency repair is needed.

County officials expect to meet with Noble representatives on Thursday, Dec. 6, at which time some of the concerns may be addressed.

E-mail Denise A. Raymo at:

draymo@pressrepublican.com