Would you Call the Authorities over this?
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Hi Mike! I wouldn't call either. I would find out who's running the operation and ask them to handle it before it causes an accident or the government gets involved.
Yes he should call.... they know what they are doing but don't care. They need to be made to care in the future.
Im in the same camp, stop in and ask for the GC supervisor and say fix it or I go over your head! thne go to the president of the company if they dont clean up their act.
@@WeSRT4 LoL. That's funny.
@@tommussington8330 Yeah you do that. Want me too tell you what the owner will tell you?
You are absolutely right about the quality of their work. Sloppy is sloppy no matter what you do .
Over 31 years in concrete mixer driver and heavy equipment, i would definitely call in & take pictures. We would get in trouble as drivers if we dragged mud onto the roadway unless it was a dirt road and even then some Karen would complain. Love the videos & God bless everyone
You are right Mike. As a retired construction manager, it is in your best interest to keep roadways clear during construction. I have sent guys out many times with flat shovels and wheelbarrows to pick up mud clumps.
Good morning Morgan’s!! Have a day! Most places require silt fence, rock drive, etc to keep the mess to a minimum.
No authority person here. I try and take care of things myself. My eyes left me the same way, made appointment with the doctor and he told me there was nothing wrong with my eyes and my problem was that my arms were too short. Have a great week.
Do you think it is the lack of silt fences or the mud that all of the trucks are bringing out onto the roads??
@@user-ik4fd9ny4b I think it is both. I was just commenting on what I say from the pics, and what we are required to do in the communist state of NJ
Well Mike, you have certainly touched a nerve on your comment, " If this is the way they manage the place on the outside, can you imagine what they're not showing you on the inside ! " You are exactly right. If these so called ' contractors' don't care about the site conditions when it comes to erosion control ; one can certainly conclude that this attitude probably will continue with the physical construction of the homes themselves ! As a semi-retired Vocational H.S. instructor I applaud your observations. Thanks, Bill S.
They probably have clumps of mud stuck to the 2x4's inside the walls. This will create an unbelievable dust problem for the home owner down the road.
its a mess with these contractors !! no skills anymore ..just hack developers who cant swing a hammer!! losers ...welcome to PA
😂so right 🤔
Very true. Profit for a contractor or subcontractor increases if he can do less than what he based his bid on.
Back in my mis-spent youth, I worked for an industrial electronic organization. The owner, German ancestry was walking thru the assembly department, stopped next to a tech workstation, bent down and picked up a 10-32 nut from the floor and held it with two fingers. He put it about 5"'s from the techs face and said " do you know what I pay for this hardware? Don't waste my money or risk your job". That made an impression on me and all of my fellow workers.
Love your thought on calling them "Public Employees" rather than something like authorities. That one will stick with me, thanks.
I worked a job in California as Project Manager. The laws in that State include a one million dollar fine for mud and dust not being abated.... We worked clean... That included washing all trucks and other vehicles before they exited the site and if there was a transition from dirt to a paved area there was a gravel approach with a clean off area.... every vehicle, every day, every time...We also had a contract with a street sweeper company and also used a lot of cold patch to temporary construct approach areas. When we worked on streets installing new services we washed and swept all driveways, yards and shrubbery. We actually received compliments to the "Authorities" for our efforts.
California is without a doubt a communist state. Good lord all that is unnecessary
Absolutely loved your post to the builder!! Be blessed and stay safe
Hello Morgan's, I'm sure someone has already called in about the mess and yes the developer should be taking care of that mess. Minnesota has been enforcing these issues for at least 15 years , silt fence along roads and the property, etc. I get it, we need to keep that silt off of the roads,ditches, rivers and lakes. But when we have 100 year rain events just about every month... mother nature's gonna win. It's a tough deal for everyone. Love the vids, keep'em coming!!!!
Do yourself a favor and build a roof over your tank.
Four post some rough cut lumber and a little metal roofing to keep the elements off while still having the safety of being separate from your house and buildings.
Mount a fire extinguisher and maybe a box for emergency spill supplies
Happy Sunday Morgans. As former construction guys, we both know that all construction sites are required to protect against erosion of the site, dust, and stormwater pollution. No shame in reporting them when they're breaking rules. Lord knows that we always got reported during my career, lol!
DEP would have a field day creating an E&S plan and charging them for it.
It’s not just the roads and cars. What about the stream protection? That’s the real issue! Thanks for the video!
Wouldn’t be an issue if it was left as farm land.
Money dictates it all. I agree it would be better as a farm or natures land.
Mike, you and I have been around for the same length of time. I have been involved in township government here in Pennsylvania for over 20 years. We actually wish people would complain more because we have the ability to hold a developer's toes to the fire. The reality is over 90% of these developers don't live anywhere near the projects that they are working on. They turn a blind eye unless we put pressure on them. That pressure can be simply a phone call or utilizing public outlets to call out what they are doing.
The answer to the big questions is this: If you had a project going on close to where the developer lives and you were constantly dragging mud out on the road, would they call on you?
Also, probably in the next 5 years or so, I’d say you will be approached by a developer offering a large amount for your property!!
Halfway, enough $ and motor would sell.
I'd personally attempt to contact the outfit directly either by phone or by email...you got onto the Facebook site to comment directly. Witch ..I am sure I'd do the same...
If they really cared about keeping general public happy...they'd be private messaging..directly
Good morning Mike and OWTM community...Happy Sunday. It's not in my nature to call an "authority"...but if the opportunity presented itself I would pull over and chat with the site superintendent....a neighborly chat! Stay safe, stay healthy! Steve in Calgary
Good advice here. 👍
Mike...
Can't begin to explain how much I enjoy "keeping up with the Morgans" through your videos ! I've subscribed to the whole family's channels (off the leash, Eva's channel, but haven't really started following Hanna and Bo yet !! What a wonderful family... Hunter is probably my all time favorite !
Mike the way i look at it shame on the town officials for letting this happen because its evident they are turning a blind eye to the muddy roads.
They should make a donation to the local fire department and post a brush unit to spray off the vehicles coming through that area.
Hope all is well, I noticed Melisa was a bit perturbed at you when you received the new excavator. She said as she was walking away “Happy Birthday Melisa”!
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You are so correct. We had a Mayor over twenty years that would tell a builder or developer "everyday the last thing you do is clean my roadway up. If not I your permits will be cancelled immediately" and he meant it.
No worries, the drywall will cover it up.
Mike, you asked for a couple suggestions for building a new chicken coop: 1 - a cement floor for the laying/nesting area, 2 - it might be a good thing, if the nesting area were raised with a grate floor over a cement pad beneath [then the droppings would be below and could be blown/hosed off], 3 - you might consider making a railed deck around the nests and then have a little door behind each nest - to allow egg collection without having to enter the coop!
I was a custom home builder for 38 years Mike and to pull a permit in Wisconsin you need a erosion control plan presented with full set of building plans that were kept on file. Building Inspectors would enforce erosion control. Silt fence had to be installed properly. Excavators and related were responsible for clean roadways
I’ve been a contractor for 26 years and I’ve noticed that contractors sub everything out and they don’t take pride in their work and with all the people coming across the border it’s just going to get worse. Been watching for years keep up the good work
Good Sunday morning Mike… I feel your pain and anguish with both the nearby housing project and needing to use reading glasses 😂 It’s always sad (to me) when I see farm land being sold and turned into massive housing projects. I could go on and on concerning that topic because our rural community here in central SC is trying to fend off an invasion of housing projects like those going up around you. If that continues around your property, you’ll need to move to WV to have any privacy.
I dont think a tire wash is asking to much. I like your response. I'm with you on the readers.
Hi Mike,
My husband and I really enjoy watching your channel.
We’ve seen how well tract homes (we call them that on the west coast) are built. My aunt bought a tract house in the 60’s. Sadly in the early 90’s she had a fire in her kitchen (she was not home at the time, thankfully) and the smoke and fire damage was such that a new wall needed to go up between two bedrooms. When the wall was taken down you could see that it was made from 2x4s that were ripped in half. The walls were only 2 ins. thick before the drywall was up.
My husband and I were stunned!
I hope the ones where the muddy road is, are built with better quality! 😅
When you put the diesel in your truck we were wondering where the counter was to tell how much fuel you’ve used and how much you have left, is.
Thanks for sharing your daily adventures with us!
Mike, In the UK, I would consider that to be a serious Health and Safety issue, certainly worthy of advising the Highways Authority. Regards Robin....
Mike, You do need the vent. During hot weather conditions vapors will vent without causing the tank to pressurize. If a sudden rain shower would cool the tank while hot it could cause a collaspe of the tank.
Sounds like a real credible company. They need constant oversight from the government
Same for me Mr. Mike. Up close, readers for most everything. Far away, I’m good to go. Y’all keep doing what you do!!
Can't say I would be too worked up about the mud on the road. Fear not, when you are the last woods around people will start complaining about the wood yard.
I'd suspect that vent is made for a semi enclosed area, not exposed to the weather. You make a good point about your filler set up... not being air tight. I'd never call on that construction site if it was only about 1 week's time, but to allow it for over a week I'd rat them out. Most State's require a silt fence and or rock/gravel roadway.
On your fuel tank you can always cover it with a tin or plastic can ,do not let it touch tank body. You have a better chance of getting water in tank from threaded area around that vent valve.
I put a ball valve between the pump and the filter and turn it off when I am done pumping fuel. I was worried if the hose fell off the pump it could syphon the tank dry on the ground. If fact my filter is one that has the petcock drain in the bottom and the instructions said to install a ball valve in the line. I also put the nozzle end in the finger of a latex glove or baggy to prevent windswept snow from getting in during the winter.
Yep, I have seen the shotty work of tract home builders firsthand and you are absolutely right. If they cannot even keep the scene clean, chances are they are generally unsupervised and no one is ensuring the details are being covered and craftsmanship ends up lacking.
Definitely like the comment on that you left! Could be a very slippery road when wet with that amount of mud on it.
Hey Mike, good idea about the shed or roof over the fuel tank. Keeps the weather off your head when fuelling. Regarding the fuel filer, most people near me use 2 filters, one with a water separator because they are easier to get to, to service than the ones on your equipment, especially in bad weather. Which is the only time you have any issues. I enjoy your channel.
Eyeglass recommendation: In my mid 60’s, my distance vision improved to near 20/20. However, my nearsightedness keeps worsening. I cannot stand dealing with ‘readers’ off/on. My Rx glasses are clear on top and progressive dashboard to reading strength. Works for me, but that’s just one POV.
Mike, there is a paste that you put on the measuring stick. It changes color if there is water in the fuel. Work with gas or diesel. My dad used to use it when he used to work on fuel pumps and tanks. I don't know the name of it. It's worth the research.
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I would not call the “authorities”. They always seem to make problems worse.
I love the face book comment! Here in our township in Ohio the builder must keep mud off the road. Also change to a mushroom vent cap.
As you know, Mike, the O&G industry wouldn't have gotten away with that! As you've stated, when I was in the O&G industry, we did everything we could to be good neighbors to an area.
Morning Morgan family! That is a huge DEP MS4 violation. That’s a several thousand dollar fine.
Not sure if you noticed, but the anti-siphon plug (the black plug) on your fuel pump is dripping diesel. I believe it's designed to be installed at the high point of the pump. You may need to relocate the plug to the top of the pump and re-plumb your filter. Also, you can extend your pump pickup with a length of 1" pipe.
Yes they should keep their dirt under control thank you for the video
At the 9:40 mark, regarding reading glasses, I am the SAME WAY! I can see a squirrel at a hundred yards, but have to have glasses on to read close up.
That's a safety concern and I would definitely make a call
I read that the vent should be 8' above the ground depending on rules where you live. You might want to check on that. And I agree with you on using the old type vent. It's kinda like all the new gas spiller gas can spouts.
I agree with you Mike, the way you show your business on the outside reflects what you get on the inside. I also understand there are times when it’s hard to do under some circumstances. We had a branch office destroyed by a hurricane but still remained open to service customers trying to cleanup hurricane debris and to reconstruct roads etc. operating out of trailers in front of destroyed building. Nothing pretty about it…. (Caterpillar Dealer)
In south Mississippi you have to put up silt fences before you are given a permit to start construction. I once had to put up a silt fence to stop leakage on the owners property. Have fun and stay safe!
With you Mike , I’m Not one to call on people either but sometimes it just get old what people get away with. Another thing that gets old here also is people plowing snow across or in the roads. Drives me nuts.
In Michigan it’s illegal to plow snow across a road.
@@roybrochu5409 yep that’s where I’m at
In North Idaho it's illegal as well. It also drives me nuts!
That breather will not stop rain getting in Mike, definitely not driving rain and the top will hold a puddle as well.
There goes the neighborhood. Welcome to Florida.
I'm interested to see what others suggested for a tonneau cover. I've had different variations and I'm convinced that the truxedo roll up is the best. It's the easiest to use and gives you full bed access without removing it. Rolls up or back into place in seconds and is tight and looks good.
I miss the olden days of the Cranberry area. Use to work in Butler area. I remember when most of that area was woods.
Agreed Mike. Unprofessionalism everyday and shortcuts means poor builder quality overall. I've managed big build projects, understand it can get muddy, but poor planning creates this mess. We have mandatory best management practices for erosion control in California and it's a good thing. Great video dude!
The "authorities" don't care about public safety the two system approach for works best for them. When I grew up in Mercer County Pa we used to say when people start to die because of it maybe the "authorities" will take care of it. I am glad to hear from you that Pete is good and recovering. Hello Hunter!!! Ed in Partlow Virginia.
Your Facebook post was perfectly tactful and if I was as witty and entrepreneurial as you, I would have done the same 😆
Good morning Mike. I watch all your videos and enjoy your channel. I am not an expert but my two cents worth , that cap not only vents the fumes from the fuel it also allows air to come in while pumping fuel out. I believe that’s why the vent cap is designed that way. Next time your at sheets look for there vent pipes for there underground tanks and more than likely they have that type of cap.
I've noticed all that mud in all the development areas over the last few months too. I think these houses go up SO fast - I wonder what kind of shortcuts are made, and how long they will last in the long run. Around us, there are as many houses from the 1800s as there are from the few decades. I just wonder if these new development houses can possibly stand the test of time like those older houses have.
That was the perfect comment it got the point across without being nasty
I am with you. I would replace that vent. Just because someone designs something and sells it does not mean it performs as advertised.
Mike, I'm a construction inspector in NM and we practice "Good Neighbor" policies. I can't believe that construction outfit is that blatantly non-compliant. Makes me wonder where the inspectors are, and like you pointed out, is there inspection on the inside...
Mike you may want to put some thread seal on the plug on the pump I saw a drip coming from it. Awesome video as usual.
I saw that too but it was condensation from the morning fog or morning drizzle. The plug actually has an "O" ring, I believe.
I completetly and totally agree with you, please clean up your mess.
Love that red,it cleans up real nice
My husband and I enjoy your channel. We laughed out loud at the car wash idea. My husband said he wouldn't call , probably wouldn't change anything. And regarding the development, agreed, how you do small things, is how you do big things, so does make you wonder how well these are built.
Every construction site I have been on needed a tracking pad installed to prevent excessive dirt and debris from reaching the main road. I agree on the tank vent especially if it snows and freezes then the weep holes get plugged up and the water goes right into the fuel. I’d either go with the old style mushroom cap or two elbows and have it pointing downward with a screen over the end to keep insects from making nuisance homes in the pipe.
You are correct, Mike. That vent is for venting fumes and air while filling. It will keep most moisture out but not all. A simple solution is to cover it with a coffee can, like others have said. My pump is like yours. 7 turns of the crank is one gallon. 35 turns is exactly 5 gallons. Tested with a volume can. Have a great week!
When I was in charge of our sediment control and stormwater management department for a county in Maryland, we would have gone in, shut down all construction activities, and had them clean up the mess before they were able to do anything else. All of the lots that were under construction would have been required to have stabilized construction entrances (aka: gravel). Many times, if the weather got really bad (like flood events), the builders would shut themselves down until the weather got better. Fines weren't out of the question, but we tried to work with the development community. I would be willing to bet that the local governing body is already aware of the problem because it presents a public safety hazard with all that slick mud on the road.
100% call your local County Conservation office or DEP. I worked in site development for over 20 years and I could tell you our jobs here in York county would be shut down on their first visit if they came and saw that mess.
Well I'm glad to hear the DEP in your state does their job because here in NJ they look the other way with mud on the roads and streams especially when Big $$$ is doing the work and us little guys ( taxpayers) and the people who the DEPs mission statement says are here to protect ignore us.
NJ DEP is broken period !
These idiots sit on their hands all day and make excuses as to why they have no authority to do anything about the offenders.
Totally sickening !
Hey Mike! Long time viewer...first time commenting! You mentioned a bed cover at the car wash. I have a Diamondback cover on my 2016 F250 8ft bed. Best thing I've added to the truck! Have the HD model and haul stuff on top every week, from lumber to ATVs. Exceptional product, in my opinion. Always enjoy your content and you have inspried some ideas on our 100 acre property in New Brunswick, Canada. Cheers!
Mike a suggestion if I may!!! I am not sure there is a device but you could use a under truck high pressure spray at the top of the driveway!!! It would wash the salt out of the frames of all the vehicles!!! It would help the vehicles last longer in your area!!! Vicki and I always enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one!!!...Dave
You're a good man. I agree - I'd call the company and say "Do better."
I was in the coal business for 25 years and we had the same problem with coal trucks pulling onto the highway dragging mud onto the road. When it happened, there was a State Trooper standing in my office TELLING me what I WAS going to do. Ended up putting in a truck tire wash at the entrance to the job with a man standing there washing every wheel on the truck before pulling onto the highway. Then there was also a Dept. of Reclamation inspector handing me violations if the truck cleaning wasn't up to his review.
The mud is the worst safety concern early on in even a light rain. That is usually slicker than the best grease.
I’m not very good at many things, but the one thing I am good at is accepting things the way they are. One of my most frequently used sayings is “it is what it is”.
I worked in a position of responsibility in commercial construction for over 25 years, in small and major markets. It was always a huge deal to NOT mud out the city/county roads. The township is failing in their duty to be on the developer's case about this. If this is not being addressed by the township, something sketchy may be up.
Mike , that vent on your fuel tank is designed that way to do 4 different things, the top of it is designed to allow fumes to be expelled upward when the tank is being filled ( esp. for gasoline) and also to prevent a low pressure condition (vacuum) in the tank when the wind is blowing past the vent pipe. This type of vent is used by thousands of gas stations.
Hey Mike, did you ever check the moisture on the dead standing tree? I was very curious to see the results. If I missed it will you let us know which video it was please? Thanks, I enjoy your channel.
Hey Mike, love your videos. It think this is the first time I've seen you take off the outside slabs of a log that you could make decent firewood out of.
Do yourself a favor and put 4 post in the ground and build a roof over the whole tank
If you only had a sawmill!
Protect it from rain,snow sunshine ect . While still keeping it separate for safety
Also post is a good place to mount a fire extinguisher and maybe a box with emergency spill supplies
Sorry I thought the first one didn’t go thru
Good morning Mike. We call them civil servants. Any updates on the pond? I am
looking forward to the videos on the repairs.
Actually, here in the UK far too many government employees are useless, rude, obstructive layabouts working part-time from their homes after Covid and many people, you know, the general public whose taxes actually pay these inept bureaucrats, call them uncivil serpents!
Hi Mike, Have you given any thought to removing the tires from the saw mill or covering them with RV tire covers to preserve them from the sun? I enjoy the videos. Thanks, Frank
Hi Mike
I agree to not making a call to “authorities” as well but think contacting finding out who the construction companies are and calling their site managers about it. It seems that home builders are in a big hurry to complete builds and cut corners big time, so I agree with your take on the insides too. That level of dirt and mud on the roads is unacceptable. I also notice cement trucks cleaning out in empty lots that are going to be used for new builds which is also unacceptable. Good luck and thanks for the great videos.
Perfect comment Mike for their Facebook page!
Get your white cap out safety vest, name tag (safty compliance ) and a clipboard.. start walking around the construction sight and pretend to record the levels of filth on the road and take alot of pictures....
Film the interaction too!! 😂😂
Lol that’s a great idea
Bwhaaaa ! Awesome idea! 💡
I'm with you Mike that seems like a bad design for that vent especially in extreme conditions I used to work residential construction we always had to have our roads cleaned
Ha, I’ll bet the broom and water truck would get fired up in a hurry!
If it bothers you enough to make a video about it, then be direct and make contact with the project lead/manager. Making a passive aggressive comment about a car wash in your message seems petty, especially leaving it on their FB page. Pick up a phone, or stop on site if you see people working. I agree it is a mess they should clean up/address it. We are too quick to jump on the keyboard about things we should actually handle the old school way. I like your channel, but hope you practice what you preach about being a good person, be direct if needed and take the high road.
Good Morning Morgan Family 🌞- Have a Wonderful and Blessed Sunday 🤠. I wouldn’t call the authorities unless I thought it was a threat to life and or property. I definitely like the mushroom vents better.
I don't know what the rules/laws are in your area, but where I live, the developers are RESPONSIBLE AND REQUIRED to clean up the streets of any mud before they leave for the day!
"Imagine what they're hiding" Absolutely !!
This situation definitely needs addressing. When constructing housing developments, you’re going to have messes. In my opinion, the contractors should make some effort in keeping things cleaned up as they go. No need to get officials involved UNLESS that contractor refuses to do anything.
I like your definition of an authority, I think you handled it right for a first attempt. I know you just love that mud😁
You need a vent on the tank to prevent negative pressure inside the tank which could cause the tank to collapse. The upward direction of the vent could be to direct flame impingement up away from the vapor space in case of a fire, more important with a gasoline tank than a diesel tank because of the higher flash point. I like the idea of a can over it to prevent moisture from entering. Thanks for the video.
JODY husband Sam here. I had a customer who lived near a landfill and he had a skiddstir with a brush so he contracted with them to keep the roads clean. They never paid him. He talked to every person with "authority within the company and got nowhere so he stopped cleaning the roads. Guess what, his neighbors got on him for not doing his ""job"" Frustrating!! By the way they went bankrupt,never payed the township and businesses that they dealt with, my business being one of many. Thanks for letting me vent.
Hey Mike, I'd post the property location and invite all 4x4's, motorcycles and ATV's there for Mudfest 2024, bring the family camp out in front of new homes and see how fast that they start paying attention to cleaning the roads/street and being a responsible citizen.
My family were developers and home builders. We made sure that the road was cleaned up each and every night It was the right thing to do and kept everything clean and safe. My parents and in-laws were old school and they would always do the right thing. I still see the same thing in my neighborhood today and residence do call the town and it gets costly. I saw a lady out on the road on a walk just this past fall, power spraying the road. She told me if she didn't clean it up the town was going to levy a $3,000 fine. Ouch . Can't wait to see the wood splitter back in action. That is a very impressive piece of equipment, I wish you could score that for a good price and keep it :)
Yet another reason I'm glad to live in the free state of Missouri