Public Works & Public Safety Commission

Department of Public Works Board Meeting Tuesday December 13, 2016 Members Present: M. Doughty, S. Pearsall, K. VanGorder, C. Kostuk, B. Stark, P. O’Mara Others Present: Superintendent- C. Bistocchi Deputy Superintendent- N. Dovi Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by P. O’Mara Approval of minutes from the DPW Board meeting from October 11, 2016 Motion to accept: First by C. Kostuk Second by B. Stark All in favor: Unanimously approved Old Business: none New Business: Grievances 1. Discussion of reducing (from $600.00 to $400.00) and reimbursing the difference of $200.00 to property owner of 28 Main Street Mullen’s Office Supply for each year since the fees were originally introduced. Motion by: First by M. Doughty Second by C. Kostuk All in favor: Unanimously Approved 2. Discussion of property owner at 10 York Street being billed over the minimum due to late meter reading. Request by homeowner to reduce billing by $2.98. Read letter outlining past practices and time frame for reading meters. Brief history of this specific residents past usage. Motion to deny: First by P. O’Mara Second by M. Doughty All in favor: Unanimously approved 3. Discussion of property owner at 64 Elm Street and their request to reduce late charges billed in the amount of $6.24. Board conversed on documents provided and commented about current rules and regulations. Motion to deny First by S. Pearsall Second by M. Doughty All in favor: Unanimously approved 4. Discussion on installing a four way stop instead of the current two way stop in the intersection of Cedar Street at Randall. Brief description of situation from Ward  Alderperson Bill Carpenter. Item tabled until accident data can be acquired and analyzed and alderperson could speak directly to area residents to see if item is wanted. Motion by: First by C. Kostuk Second by S. Pearsall All in favor: Unanimous Extra Items for Discussion: 1. Discussion of adding two stop signs at the intersection of Yong Street at Lauder and Yong Street at MacGregor. Discussion regarding status of 281 project. K. VanGorder suggested we wait until the project is complete so we can analyze traffic flows and pattern to determine if any changes are in fact needed. Motion to deny: First by P. O’Mara Second by C. Kostuk All in favor: Unanimous Meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM Motion by: M. Doughty Second by: C. Kostuk Respectfully submitted by Deputy Sup’t. Nic Dovi on