Town Council - Public Works Committee

MEMBERS Braintree Town Council Charles Ryan, Chairman Lawrence Mackin, Vice Chairman Committee On The Department of Public Works Julia Flaherty, member One JFK Memorial Drive Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 September 15, 2020 MINUTES A meeting of the Committee on the Department of Public Works was held in Remote via Zoom webinar, on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 6:30p.m. Councilor Charles Ryan, Chairman was in the Chair. Clerk of the Council, Susan Cimino conducted the roll call. Due to remote participation all votes are taken by roll call vote. Present: Charles Ryan, Chairman Lawrence Mackin, Vice-Chairman Julia Flaherty, member Also Present: James Arsenault, DPW Director John Thompson, Assistant DPW Director/Town Engineer Mary Mulroney, National Grid Representative Dennis McAffrey, National Grid Representative APPROVAL OF MINUTES • August 4,2020 Motion: by Councilor Mackin to Approve Minutes of August 4, 2020 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (3 – Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) OLD BUSINESS • None September 15, 2020 Department of Public Works Page 1 of 9  NEW BUSINESS These are not typical Grants/petitions. These are gas leak repairs and mandated work by the DPU (Department of Public Utilities). National Grid applied for permits from the Town of Braintree DPW. The DPW and the Mayor’s office would not issue a permit unless it was reviewed and given approval by Town Council. • 20 060 National Grid Petition: 14 Sterling Park or take up any action relative thereto MOTION: To perform gas leak and corrosion repairs on roadways at 14 Sterling Park with staff recommendations: BELD: There are no underground electric utility conflicts or special requirements within the proposed scope of work. DPW: This section of Sterling Park is under the moratorium having been paved in 2017. The following trench repair conditions should apply to each petitioned location: Temporary patches - All street excavations shall be sawcut, backfilled and compacted in 8-inch lifts (maximum), paved to match existing asphalt depth (with a minimum depth of four inches) in two inch lifts to match the existing street grade. Permanent patches – Permanent patches shall be milled curb to curb for a length no less than fifteen feet (centered on the temporary patch) and machine laid with 2-inches of asphalt top course. Tack coat should be applied to milled surfaces and joints prior to paving. Finished joints should be treated with a rubberized asphalt sealer. All excavation work and temporary patching shall be completed prior to the November 15, 2020 and all permanent patching shall take place between May 1 and May 31, 2021. Any roadway striping that is disturbed must be replaced in kind. Lastly, if the petitions are so granted, National Grid should resubmit excavation permits to DPW Highway Division so that standard permit requirements can be applied. We also recommend that the following requirement be added to the permit, if it is to be granted: “Neither National Grid nor any of its contractors is authorized to close any street or to close a direction of travel to facilitate their work without authorization from the Director of the Department of Public Works or the Highway Superintendent. The Chief of Police can also authorize a closure for a police or fire emergency. Construction zone traffic safety issues are to be addressed by using appropriate traffic control signs and devices and the use of police officers for traffic control to safely guide traffic through the work zone. If a closure is authorized by the DPW, it shall not be implemented until signs and police officers (where needed) are properly in place in conformity with the written plan prepared by the contractor’s engineer and approved by the DPW and Police Department.” Motion: by Councilor Mackin to Approve Order 20 060 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (3 – Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) September 15, 2020 Department of Public Works Page 2 of 9 • 20 061 National Grid Petition: 79 Edgemont Road or take up any action relative thereto MOTION: To perform gas leak and corrosion repairs on roadways at 79 Edgemont Road with staff recommendations: BELD: There are no underground electric utility conflicts or special requirements within the proposed scope of work. DPW: This section of Edgemont Road is under the moratorium having been paved in 2019. The following trench repair conditions should apply to each petitioned location: Temporary patches - All street excavations shall be sawcut, backfilled and compacted in 8-inch lifts (maximum), paved to match existing asphalt depth (with a minimum depth of four inches) in two inch lifts to match the existing street grade. Permanent patches – Permanent patches shall be milled curb to curb for a length no less than fifteen feet (centered on the temporary patch) and machine laid with 2-inches of asphalt top course. Tack coat should be applied to milled surfaces and joints prior to paving. Finished joints should be treated with a rubberized asphalt sealer. All excavation work and temporary patching shall be completed prior to the November 15, 2020 and all permanent patching shall take place between May 1 and May 31, 2021. Any roadway striping that is disturbed must be replaced in kind. Lastly, if the petitions are so granted, National Grid should resubmit excavation permits to DPW Highway Division so that standard permit requirements can be applied. We also recommend that the following requirement be added to the permit, if it is to be granted: “Neither National Grid nor any of its contractors is authorized to close any street or to close a direction of travel to facilitate their work without authorization from the Director of the Department of Public Works or the Highway Superintendent. The Chief of Police can also authorize a closure for a police or fire emergency. Construction zone traffic safety issues are to be addressed by using appropriate traffic control signs and devices and the use of police officers for traffic control to safely guide traffic through the work zone. If a closure is authorized by the DPW, it shall not be implemented until signs and police officers (where needed) are properly in place in conformity with the written plan prepared by the contractor’s engineer and approved by the DPW and Police Department.” Motion: by Councilor Mackin to Approve Order 20 061 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (3 – Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) September 15, 2020 Department of Public Works Page 3 of 9 • 20 062 National Grid Petition: Linden Street or take up any action relative thereto MOTION: To perform gas leak and corrosion repairs on roadways at Linden Street with staff recommendations: BELD: There are no underground electric utility conflicts or special requirements within the proposed scope of work. DPW: This section of Linden Street is under the moratorium having been paved in 2015. The following trench repair conditions should apply to each petitioned location: Temporary patches - All street excavations shall be sawcut, backfilled and compacted in 8-inch lifts (maximum), paved to match existing asphalt depth (with a minimum depth of four inches) in two inch lifts to match the existing street grade. Permanent patches – Permanent patches shall be milled curb to curb for a length no less than fifteen feet (centered on the temporary patch) and machine laid with 2-inches of asphalt top course. Tack coat should be applied to milled surfaces and joints prior to paving. Finished joints should be treated with a rubberized asphalt sealer. All excavation work and temporary patching shall be completed prior to the November 15, 2020 and all permanent patching shall take place between May 1 and May 31, 2021. Any roadway striping that is disturbed must be replaced in kind. Lastly, if the petitions are so granted, National Grid should resubmit excavation permits to DPW Highway Division so that standard permit requirements can be applied. We also recommend that the following requirement be added to the permit, if it is to be granted: “Neither National Grid nor any of its contractors is authorized to close any street or to close a direction of travel to facilitate their work without authorization from the Director of the Department of Public Works or the Highway Superintendent. The Chief of Police can also authorize a closure for a police or fire emergency. Construction zone traffic safety issues are to be addressed by using appropriate traffic control signs and devices and the use of police officers for traffic control to safely guide traffic through the work zone. If a closure is authorized by the DPW, it shall not be implemented until signs and police officers (where needed) are properly in place in conformity with the written plan prepared by the contractor’s engineer and approved by the DPW and Police Department.” Motion: by Councilor Mackin to Approve Order 20 062 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (3 – Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) September 15, 2020 Department of Public Works Page 4 of 9 • 20 063 National Grid Petition: 15 Hemlock Street or take up any action relative thereto MOTION: To perform gas leak and corrosion repairs on roadways at 15 Hemlock Street with staff recommendations: BELD: There are no underground electric utility conflicts or special requirements within the proposed scope of work. DPW: This section of Hemlock Street is under the moratorium having been paved in 2018. The following trench repair conditions should apply to each petitioned location: Temporary patches - All street excavations shall be sawcut, backfilled and compacted in 8-inch lifts (maximum), paved to match existing asphalt depth (with a minimum depth of four inches) in two inch lifts to match the existing street grade. Permanent patches – Permanent patches shall be milled curb to curb for a length no less than fifteen feet (centered on the temporary patch) and machine laid with 2-inches of asphalt top course. Tack coat should be applied to milled surfaces and joints prior to paving. Finished joints should be treated with a rubberized asphalt sealer. All excavation work and temporary patching shall be completed prior to the November 15, 2020 and all permanent patching shall take place between May 1 and May 31, 2021. Any roadway striping that is disturbed must be replaced in kind. Lastly, if the petitions are so granted, National Grid should resubmit excavation permits to DPW Highway Division so that standard permit requirements can be applied. We also recommend that the following requirement be added to the permit, if it is to be granted: “Neither National Grid nor any of its contractors is authorized to close any street or to close a direction of travel to facilitate their work without authorization from the Director of the Department of Public Works or the Highway Superintendent. The Chief of Police can also authorize a closure for a police or fire emergency. Construction zone traffic safety issues are to be addressed by using appropriate traffic control signs and devices and the use of police officers for traffic control to safely guide traffic through the work zone. If a closure is authorized by the DPW, it shall not be implemented until signs and police officers (where needed) are properly in place in conformity with the written plan prepared by the contractor’s engineer and approved by the DPW and Police Department.” Motion: by Councilor Mackin to Approve Order 20 063 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (3 – Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) September 15, 2020 Department of Public Works Page 5 of 9 • 20 064 National Grid Petition: 49 Cotton Avenue or take up any action relative thereto MOTION: To perform gas leak and corrosion repairs on roadways at 49 Cotton Avenue with staff recommendations: BELD: There are no underground electric utility conflicts or special requirements within the proposed scope of work. DPW: This section of Cotton Avenue is under the moratorium having been paved in 2019. The following trench repair conditions should apply to each petitioned location: Temporary patches - All street excavations shall be sawcut, backfilled and compacted in 8-inch lifts (maximum), paved to match existing asphalt depth (with a minimum depth of four inches) in two inch lifts to match the existing street grade. Permanent patches – Permanent patches shall be milled curb to curb for a length no less than fifteen feet (centered on the temporary patch) and machine laid with 2-inches of asphalt top course. Tack coat should be applied to milled surfaces and joints prior to paving. Finished joints should be treated with a rubberized asphalt sealer. All excavation work and temporary patching shall be completed prior to the November 15, 2020 and all permanent patching shall take place between May 1 and May 31, 2021. Any roadway striping that is disturbed must be replaced in kind. Lastly, if the petitions are so granted, National Grid should resubmit excavation permits to DPW Highway Division so that standard permit requirements can be applied. We also recommend that the following requirement be added to the permit, if it is to be granted: “Neither National Grid nor any of its contractors is authorized to close any street or to close a direction of travel to facilitate their work without authorization from the Director of the Department of Public Works or the Highway Superintendent. The Chief of Police can also authorize a closure for a police or fire emergency. Construction zone traffic safety issues are to be addressed by using appropriate traffic control signs and devices and the use of police officers for traffic control to safely guide traffic through the work zone. If a closure is authorized by the DPW, it shall not be implemented until signs and police officers (where needed) are properly in place in conformity with the written plan prepared by the contractor’s engineer and approved by the DPW and Police Department.” Motion: by Councilor Mackin to Approve Order 20 064 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (3 – Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) September 15, 2020 Department of Public Works Page 6 of 9 • 20 065 National Grid Petition: 61 Birchcroft Road or take up any action relative thereto MOTION: To perform gas leak and corrosion repairs on roadways at 61 Birchcroft Road with staff recommendations: BELD: There are no underground electric utility conflicts or special requirements within the proposed scope of work. DPW: This section of Birchcroft Road is under the moratorium having been paved in 2017. The following trench repair conditions should apply to each petitioned location: Temporary patches - All street excavations shall be sawcut, backfilled and compacted in 8-inch lifts (maximum), paved to match existing asphalt depth (with a minimum depth of four inches) in two inch lifts to match the existing street grade. Permanent patches – Permanent patches shall be milled curb to curb for a length no less than fifteen feet (centered on the temporary patch) and machine laid with 2-inches of asphalt top course. Tack coat should be applied to milled surfaces and joints prior to paving. Finished joints should be treated with a rubberized asphalt sealer. All excavation work and temporary patching shall be completed prior to the November 15, 2020 and all permanent patching shall take place between May 1 and May 31, 2021. Any roadway striping that is disturbed must be replaced in kind. Lastly, if the petitions are so granted, National Grid should resubmit excavation permits to DPW Highway Division so that standard permit requirements can be applied. We also recommend that the following requirement be added to the permit, if it is to be granted: “Neither National Grid nor any of its contractors is authorized to close any street or to close a direction of travel to facilitate their work without authorization from the Director of the Department of Public Works or the Highway Superintendent. The Chief of Police can also authorize a closure for a police or fire emergency. Construction zone traffic safety issues are to be addressed by using appropriate traffic control signs and devices and the use of police officers for traffic control to safely guide traffic through the work zone. If a closure is authorized by the DPW, it shall not be implemented until signs and police officers (where needed) are properly in place in conformity with the written plan prepared by the contractor’s engineer and approved by the DPW and Police Department.” Motion: by Councilor Mackin to Approve Order 20 065 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (3 – Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) September 15, 2020 Department of Public Works Page 7 of 9 • 20 066 National Grid Petition: 59 Hancock Street or take up any action relative thereto MOTION: To perform gas leak and corrosion repairs on roadways at 59 Hancock Street with staff recommendations: BELD: There are no underground electric utility conflicts or special requirements within the proposed scope of work. DPW: This section of Hancock Street is under the moratorium having been paved in 2019. The following trench repair conditions should apply to each petitioned location: Temporary patches - All street excavations shall be sawcut, backfilled and compacted in 8-inch lifts (maximum), paved to match existing asphalt depth (with a minimum depth of four inches) in two inch lifts to match the existing street grade. Permanent patches – Permanent patches shall be milled curb to curb for a length no less than fifteen feet (centered on the temporary patch) and machine laid with 2-inches of asphalt top course. Tack coat should be applied to milled surfaces and joints prior to paving. Finished joints should be treated with a rubberized asphalt sealer. All excavation work and temporary patching shall be completed prior to the November 15, 2020 and all permanent patching shall take place between May 1 and May 31, 2021. Any roadway striping that is disturbed must be replaced in kind. Lastly, if the petitions are so granted, National Grid should resubmit excavation permits to DPW Highway Division so that standard permit requirements can be applied. We also recommend that the following requirement be added to the permit, if it is to be granted: “Neither National Grid nor any of its contractors is authorized to close any street or to close a direction of travel to facilitate their work without authorization from the Director of the Department of Public Works or the Highway Superintendent. The Chief of Police can also authorize a closure for a police or fire emergency. Construction zone traffic safety issues are to be addressed by using appropriate traffic control signs and devices and the use of police officers for traffic control to safely guide traffic through the work zone. If a closure is authorized by the DPW, it shall not be implemented until signs and police officers (where needed) are properly in place in conformity with the written plan prepared by the contractor’s engineer and approved by the DPW and Police Department.” Motion: by Councilor Mackin to Approve Order 20 066 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Vote: For (3 – Flaherty, Mackin, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) September 15, 2020 Department of Public Works Page 8 of 9 It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:20p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Cimino Clerk of the Council Documents provided for Meeting • Minutes August 4, 2020 • 20 060 National Grid Petition: 14 Sterling Park or take up any action relative thereto • 20 061 National Grid Petition: 79 Edgemont Road or take up any action relative thereto • 20 062 National Grid Petition: Linden Street or take up any action relative thereto • 20 063 National Grid Petition: 15 Hemlock Street or take up any action relative thereto • 20 064 National Grid Petition: 49 Cotton Avenue or take up any action relative thereto • 20 065 National Grid Petition: 61 Birchcroft Road or take up any action relative thereto • 20 066 National Grid Petition: 59 Hancock Street or take up any action relative thereto September 15, 2020 Department of Public Works Page 9 of 9