Public Works & Public Safety Commission

Department of Public Works Board Meeting Tuesday September 8, 2020 Via-Zoom Agenda Members Present: Circle M. Doughty, K. VanGorder, P. O’Mara, Angela Gallatly, Mary Lou Bordwell Others Present: Superintendent- C. Bistocchi Deputy Superintendent- N. Dovi Troy Beckwith, Adam McGivern and Kevin Smith Meeting called to order at 6:36 PM PM by P. O’Mara Old Business: None Approval of minutes from the DPW Board meeting from March 10, 2020 Motion to accept: First by K. VanGorder Second by P. O’Mara All in favor: Unanimously Approved New Business: Brief introduction of and welcome to new DPW Board members. Outline of items the DPW board typically reviews along with the typical process and history. City parking adjustments for review: 1. Discussion on allowing overnight parking on the Hubbard Street. All members discussed the complexities of allowing all night parking on Hubbard Street from Clinton Avenue to Elm Street. Topics included road width constraints, precedence, signage and current snow removal procedures as well as options for residents in multi-unit dwellings. A more detailed plan of desired configurations, odd/even, seasonal or only one side of the roadway was recommended. Motion to: Allow a pilot program on Hubbard Street First by A. Gallatly Second by P. O’Mara All in favor: P. O’Mara, A. Gallatly Opposed: K. VanGorder, M. Doughty, M. Bordwell Motion Denied 3-2  2. Discussion on restricting parking in front of 84 River Street due to problems with residents exiting their driveways and line of sight issues. Brief discussion regarding individuals parking in the area utilizing the Tennis Courts at Dexter Park and the drivers testing area from the Department of Motor Vehicles on River Street. Consensus was that a restriction of parking in the specific area was not justified although it may be an inconvenience it does not seem to be a safety issue. Motion to: Deny First by M. Bordwell Second by M. Doughty All in favor: Unanimous Traffic Control Devices: 1. Discussion of adding a children at play sign or a reduction of the speed limit on Jackson Drive. Members noted that the opinion of the board in the past was that signage of this nature was only appropriate at schools and parks. Similar requests have been denied in the past. Regarding the speed reduction it was noted that the City police stepped in and remedied the situation. Motion to: Deny First by P. O’Mara Second by M. Doughty All in favor: Unanimous Meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM Motion by: K. VanGorder Second by: A. Gallatly Respectfully submitted by Deputy Sup’t. Nic Dovi on 9/10/2020