PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
JANUARY 29, 2001
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
Convened: 6:00
P.M.
Adjourned:
8:10 P.M.
(AMENDED)
Present were: Chairman Councillor Paul P. Clancy, Jr.
Councillor Janice L. Nadeau
DPW Administrative Assistant Tim Reiner
DPW Deputy Commissioner Andrew Murch
DPW Assistant Commissioner Tony Meriano
OPCD Deputy Director Dennis Hennessy
City Clerk David J. Rushford, clerk
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FIRST HEARING |
FAVOR |
OPPOSED |
ABUTTERS |
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1. Risso Court |
2 |
1 |
7 |
Recommend Hold for Second Hearing
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SECOND HEARING |
FAVOR |
OPPOSED |
ABUTTERS |
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2.
Westwood Dr. Recommend Approval |
20 |
3 |
35 |
|
3.
Westwood Circle Recommend Approval |
3 |
0 |
4 |
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4.
Surrey Lane Recommend Approval |
6 |
3 |
12 |
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5.
Paul Revere Road Recommend Approval |
6 |
0 |
10 |
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6.
Old Colony Road Recommend Approval |
5 |
1 |
10 |
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7.
Monmouth Road Recommend Approval |
5 |
0 |
12 |
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8.
Jeffrey Road Recommend Approval |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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9.
Cotuit Street Recommend Approval, 2 in favor 1 in opposition |
3 |
1 |
4 |
10.
Councillor Clancy on behalf of Dunkirk
Ave (between #21CC 11/9/99
Carol-Ann Tessier Indiana
St & Greenfield St)
11.
Councillor Perotto on behalf of Erie Ave #19a CC 1/4/00
Angel Medina et al
PRIVATE STREET MAINTENANCE –
Petitions have required signatures
Item # &
Date
Petitioner’ Name Location In
City Council
12. Aracely Caraballo et al Elmwood
St #23 to #27 #12 CC 9/26/00
13. Karen Quist et al Darrow St #13 CC 11/14/00
14. Mary Agnes Brennan et al Souther Dr #14 CC 11/14/00
15. Michael Ursoleo et al Clarissa St #16 CC 11/14/00
16. Robyn Harris et al Crillon Rd #20 CC 11/14/00
17. Representative Fresolo on behalf of Derby St #30
CC 11/21/00
Francis R Bird & Geraldine Shine
18. Stephen Oles et al Bird St #6 CC 11/28/00
19. David Wondolowski et al Sierra St #9 CC 12/12/00
Recommend Approval
Item
# & Date
Petitioner’ Name Location In
City Council
20. Debra Billings et al Brigham Rd #28
CC 8/22/00
21. Richard Greenberg et al Arnold Rd #37 CC 8/22/00
22. Henry Knowlton et al Souther Dr #38
CC 8/22/00
23. Leonard Busha et al Joseph St #15
CC 9/26/00
24. Louis P Paquette et al Winnipeg St #16 CC 10/3/00
25. Albert Perron et al Hazel St #19 CC 10/3/00
26. Ralph G Carpenter et al Erie Ave #12 CC 10/17/00
27. Councillor Stephen Patton Grove St Ter #14a CC 10/24/00
28. Corinne M Lamoureux & Spaulding St #26CC 11/21/00
Fr. James F Carmody
Petitioner’ Name Location In
City Council
29. Debra Billings Brigham Rd #27 CC 8/22/00
30. Councillor Nadeau Wachusett St #15 CC 9/5/00
from
intersection of Dix St to
Home St or end of Wachusett
St
Recommend Approval and Add
to resurfacing list
31. Kristina Wieslander Brookline St #16 CC 9/5/00
from
Tallawanda Dr to end
of Brookline St
Recommend Approval and Add
to resurfacing list
32. Councillor Petty on
behalf of Proctor St #8
CC 10/10/00
Donna Hirons (public portion)
33. Councillor Murray on behalf of Revere St #15 CC 10/10/00
Carla Murphy
Chairman’s Order request the Director of Traffic Engineering review the overcrowded on-street
parking situation in Revere Street wherein plentiful off-street parking areas
are being fully utilized, and make recommendations for improvements.
34. Warren P Swenson Granville Ave #7 CC 10/31/00
35. David J Rushford Drury Lane #11 CC 11/14/00
from
Park Ave to terminus
36. Hien Nguyen et al Byron St #13 CC 10/17/00
37. Councillor Abraham hole in front of #8e CC 12/5/00
96
Wildwood Ave
Petitions
38. Theresa
Buckroth request replacement of driveway at 41 Trahan Ave.
#29 CC August 22,
2000
39.
Councillors Timothy P Murray, Stephen G
Abraham and Stephen T Patton on behalf of
Louise Rodwill request DPW
address flooding problem at intersection of Wayne and Baker Streets.
#12a
CC December 12, 2000
40. Relative to Pothole at the intersection of Wayne St & Baker
St
#24H CM October 31, 2000
41. Relative to Status Report
#9 – Street Resurfacing Projects
#24A CM October 31, 2000
42. Relative to Status Report
#10 – Street Resurfacing Project
#24D CM November 14, 2000
Recommend File
43. Relative to Status Report
#11 – Street Resurfacing Projects
#24A CM December 5, 2000
44. Relative to Status Report
#12 – Street Resurfacing Projects
#24B CM December 19, 2000
Recommend File
45.
Request
adoption of a West Street Closure Agreement/Order.
#24A CM November 14, 2000
46. Relative to Crosswalk at
Intersection of Adams & Shrewsbury Sts.
#24F CM December 5, 2000
Item
# & Date
Petitioner’ Name Location In
City Council
47. Nick Oliveri Tampa St #11 CC 9/5/00
(replace
driveway to same
incline as before repair to driveways)
48. Councillor Perroto on behalf of 20 Dallas St #14 CC
10/24/00
William Bilotta
49.
Councillor Nadeau on behalf of odd side of Lamartine St. #8 CC 10/31/00
Maurice the Pants Man (between Harding &
Washington Sts)
50. Steven & Gloria Theodore 660 Pleasant St #7 CC 12/5/00
51.
Councillor Clancy on behalf 3 Blanch St (in front of #8a CC 12/5/00
Of Dominica Ziu 9
bay garages replace
Driveway aprons)
52. Councillor Gomez 16 Chamberlain Pkwy #8b CC 12/5/00
(from
So Lenox St to
Tahanto Rd)
53. Councillor Gomez Chamberlain Pkwy #8c CC 12/5/00
(from
So Lenox St to
Tahanto Rd)
54. Councillor Gomez 82 & 84 Brantwood Rd #8d CC 12/5/00
(resetting
of granite
curbs due to run-off from Sierra St)
55. Councillor
Clancy on behalf of 6 Glade St #19 CC 11/14/00
John McNamara
driveway
apron
56. Councillor Perotto 7 Chrome St #12b 12/12/00
SEWERS MISCELLANEOUS
Communications of the City
Manager
57.
Relative to Combined Sewer Overflows –
EPA Consent Order.
#24A CM October 3, 2000
Recommend File
WATER
WATER
MISCELLANEOUS
Petition
58. Peter Dawson, Esq. on behalf of Ronald
Johnson, Chairman Paxton Board of Selectmen requesting an amendment to the
existing agreement between City of Worcester and the Town of Paxton regarding
the supply of water.
#7
CC September 26, 2000
Recommend
Approval of agreement after amendment to read June 30, 2001
Communication
of the City Manager
59. Relative to Water pressure on Wildwood Ave.
#24A CM December 19, 2000
Recommend
File
60. Pat Vigliatura et al
request installation of at least one additional catch basin between 77 and 79 Bowker St.
#31 CC August 22,
2000
61. Grace Dinardo et al
request catch basins in the vicinity of 239
Dana Ave.
#13
CC September 26, 2000
62. Grace Dinardo et al
request Department of Public Works correct problem of dirt coming down Dana Ave., building up at the bottom of
the street and catching the water when it rains and creating a lake at the end
of street.
#14
CC September 26, 2000
Recommend Leave to Withdraw
(private street policy is to not install catch basins in private streets)
63. Relative to Extension of Mill Brook Conduit.
#24D CM August 22,
2000
PRIOR
AGREEMENTS
STREETS
Petition
64. Sam Adams, Manager, Worcester Lincoln LLC request to alter Lincoln St. according to approved MS engineering plans, in conjunction with the Beals & Thomas Plans for Lincoln Plaza at the expense of Worcester Lincoln LLC.
#25 CC August 22,
2000
Petition
65. Eliot
D Finn, Worcester Lincoln LLC, request to relocate a portion of City of Worcester
Sewer easement on Lincoln Plaza.
#6 CC December 19, 2000
66. Christopher Derrah &
Bruce Broadard request to extend existing private sewer force main, serving
#81 Wayside Rd by approximately 180 feet to service #86 Wayside Rd. The owner of both #81 & 86 Wayside Rd would like the City to take over ownership
of the sewer force main upon completion of project.
#27 CC November 21, 2000
Petition
67. Michael Konan request to extend the existing 8 inch sanitary sewer and the existing 8 inch water main (approximately 300 feet) from Fenwood Rd. southerly through Greencourt St. to service property on Greencourt St. All work performed will be at my expense & constructed to the City of Worcester’s Department of Public Works standard specifications.
#32 CC August 22, 2000
In Committee September 26, 2000 – Held
Recommend
Approval subject to Prior Agreement
WATER
LINES
Petition
68. Anthony
Bianco request to extend 2 inch water main a distance of approximately 30
feet to service property at 10 & 12
Guisto St at petitioner’s expense.
#28 CC November 21, 2000
69. Bill
Doyle et al to register our complete and unmitigated opposition to any
landfill/mulching operation to be placed at the Worcester Airport/Bailey
Rd./Airport Rd. Neighborhood. The creation of a leaf mulching operation will
create unbreathable air conditions in our neighborhood.
#33 CC June 13,
2000
70. Relative to Leaf Composting Site.
#24C CM February
29, 2000
In Committee on March 20, 2000 – Held
In Committee on June 7, 2000 – Held
71. Relative to Comprehensive Residential Drop-Off Center.
#24W CM August 22,
2000
In
Committee on November 29, 2000 – Held
Chairman’s Order request the
Commissioner of Public Works provide a timeline concerning the new
Comprehensive Residential Drop-off Site.
72. Relative to Bulk Waste Pick-up Program.
#24X CM August 22,
2000
In
Committee on August 28, 2000 - Held
73. Relative
to Proposal to Expand Leaf Composting on Airport Land.
#101 CC February 1,
2000
In Committee on
February 9, 2000 – Held
In Committee on March 1,
2000 – Held
In Committee on June 7,
2000 – Held
74. Relative to Fall Leaf Collection Program.
#24B CM October 31, 2000
Recommend File
75.
Relative to Yard Waste Drop-Off Sites.
#24D CM December 5, 2000
Communications of the City Manager
76. Relative
to Status Report – City Hall Improvement Projects.
#18A CM February 8, 2000
Recommend Hold
In Committee on February 9, 2000 – Held
Chairman’s Order request the City Manager to consider using the 418 Main Street office space to house the Development Office activities in order that the former Alderman Chamber may be re-activated as the appropriate public meeting space for which it was first built.
Chairman’s Order request the City Manager provide the City Council with an interim report on City Hall replacement elevators in March when the south elevator is expected to be completed and when the work on the north elevator initiated.
77. Relative to City Hall Elevator Status.
#8AA CM September 5, 2000
Recommend File
In Committee on November 8, 2000 – Held
In Committee on November 29, 2000 – Held
78. Relative to City Hall Elevators.
#8II CM December 19, 2000
Recommend File
79. Relative
to Unions role – Awarding and Signing of a Project Labor Agreement.
#17C CM November 21, 2000
Recommend Hold (invite City Solicitor)
80. Relative
to the Project Labor Agreements
#17D CM November 21, 2000
Recommend Hold (invite City Solicitor)
81. Relative
to Project Labor Agreement, Higher Costs Due to the Level of Wages Required.
#17E CM November 21, 2000
Recommend Hold (invite City Solicitor)
82. Relative to Construction Contracts Awarded.
#21C CM November 21, 2000
Recommend Hold (invite City Solicitor)
83. Relative to GrimeWatch Program – October
2000 activity.
#24B
CM December 5, 2000
Recommend File
84. Relative to Grime Watch Program – November
2000 Activity.
#24F
CM December 19, 2000
Recommend File
85. Relative to the Preparation for Winter Storm
– December 19 – 20.
#24H
CM December 19, 2000
Recommend File
Order
86. Mayor
Raymond V. Mariano requesting the Public Works Committee to develop a policy
that would require that on any major traffic reconfiguration or Public Works
effort, that residents and merchants be notified within 90 days of the start
date and as to the work product.
#51c CC September 26, 2000
Recommend File
In Committee on November 8, 2000 – Held