CITY OF WORCESTER | Public Works Committee Meeting | Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 5:01 P.M. | Adjourned: 5:58 P.M. |
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Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov |
Clerk of the City Council
Nikolin Vangjeli | Committee Members | | Chairperson George J Russell | | Vice Chairperson Candy Mero-Carlson | | Councilor Jenny Pacillo |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor George J. Russell
Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson
Councilor Jenny Pacillo | | | | | Also: | Commissioner of Public Works and Parks Jay Fink
Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks Richard Saltrick
Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility Stephen Rolle
Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility Todd Kirrane
Deputy City Clerk Stephen AJ Pottle, clerk | | | |
| 1. | Virtual Attendee Call-In Information | |
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| | | 1a. | Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may attend the meeting in-person within the meeting location, follow the below link to join via Zoom or dial the direct line as indicated.
Public Works Committee Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/98928800472
Public Works Committee Zoom Phone Number: (929) 205 6099
Public Works Committee Zoom Access Code: 989 2880 0472 | Attachments |
| 2. | Approval of the Minutes | |
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| | | 2a. | Order - That the City Council Standing Committee on Public Works hereby approves the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting on March 13, 2024. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | |
| 3. | Abatement - Street Assessment Petitions | |
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| | | 3a. | Glenn P. Williams and Heather J. Williams request abatement of street assessment #25693, in the amount of $13,500.00 for Toronita Ave.
# 9d CC January 9, 2024
In Committee March 13, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and recognized the Deputy City Clerk, who discussed an opinion received from the city’s Law Department concerning the abatement of street assessment of #25693.
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who discussed the process relative to providing abatements to residents.
Chairperson Councilor Russell moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be denied.
Recommend Deny | |
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| | | 4a. | Petition of Rebecca Hemenway request installation of new public infrastructure and utilities within public ways (Great Brook Valley Ave., Brookview Dr., Service Rd. and Joseph P. Carlson Way) as part of the Curtis Apartments Redevelopment Project.
# 9c CC February 13, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Michael Lozano, Newton resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who provided the recommendation to approve the acceptance of the water, sewer, storm drain, street lighting and conduit associated with the street lighting, and deny the acceptance of the electric vehicle charging stations and conduit associated with the electric vehicle charging stations.
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed EV charging stations and parking spaces at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Russell moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval of the acceptance of the water, sewer, storm drain, street lighting and conduit associated with the street lighting, and Denial of the acceptance of the electric vehicle charging stations and conduit associated with the electric vehicle charging stations. | |
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| | | 4b. | Petition of Peter Normandin request water and sewer extension to the last remaining lots on New York St.
# 6d CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Peter Normandin, Westminster resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who provided the recommendation to approve, pending design to be approved and be at the applicant’s expense.
Chairperson Councilor Russell moved to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 4c. | Petition of Alfred Scala et al. request a potable supply of water be made available to the property at 425e Salisbury St.
# 8a CC October 24, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and recognized the Assistant Commissioner of the Public Works and Parks, who discussed the property and the intent of the petition.
Chairperson Councilor Russell moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Alfred Scala et al. request a potable supply of water be made available to the property at 425 Salisbury St.”
Chairperson Councilor Russell moved to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval as Amended to construct approximately 320’ of 8” water main with cost borne by the developer. | |
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| | | 5a. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Prince Gyau request installation of streetlights on the existing, wooden poles on El Caney Rd.
# 6f CC November 14, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Cecelia Mensah, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who provided the recommendation to file, as El Caney Rd. is a private street.
Chairperson Councilor Russell moved for a roll call vote to recommend the petition be denied.
Recommend Deny on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
| 6. | Communication of the City Manager | |
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| | | 6a. | Transmitting informational communication relative to pavement management and selection of streets and sidewalks for resurfacing or reconstruction.
# 8.10A CM November 14, 2023
In Committee March 13, 2024 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and recognized the Deputy City Clerk, who discussed the process concerning the creation of the street and sidewalk repair lists.
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed working with the Clerk’s office to create the street and sidewalk repair lists.
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who discussed plans concerning street and sidewalk resurfacing by the City and by private utility companies.
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who discussed the impact of the date of the street selection on the street resurfacing timelines and editing the list to remove streets that have been resurfaced with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and the Deputy City Clerk.
Chairperson Councilor Russell brought forth the following two (2) Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with the list of streets that have been resurfaced and whether the sidewalks were resurfaced at the same time; and 2) Request City Manager provide City Council with a list of streets that were resurfaced using ARPA funding and whether the sidewalks were resurfaced at the same time.
Chairperson Councilor Russell moved to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with the list of streets that have been resurfaced and whether the sidewalks were resurfaced at the same time. | | | | Request City Manager provide City Council with a list of streets that were resurfaced using ARPA funding and whether the sidewalks were resurfaced at the same time. | |
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