Board of Public Works

Board of Public Works Minutes August 3, 2022 - 5:00 PM Conference Room 1, Municipal Office Building Board Members Present: Thomas Malsbury, David Fagnand, Steve Lytwyn Director of Public Works Present: Greg Nuttelman Board Clerk Present: __Michelle Oliveira____________________________ Public Present: Roll Call Attendance Chair Thomas Malsbury: Present Member David Fagnand: Present Member Steve Lytwyn: Present Meeting called to order at _ 5:02___ p.m. by: Thomas Malsbury. Seconded by: David Fagnand Thomas Malsbury vote: yes David Fagnand vote: yes Steve Lytwyn: vote: yes in favor __ all_ Motion carries 1. Public Speak: none 2. Mayor Speak: Not present. 3. Motion to Approval of the meeting minutes Approval of June 15, 2022 Meeting Minutes, Motion Made by: Thomas Malsbury . And Seconded by_ David Fagnand __ Thomas Malsbury vote: yes David Fagnand vote: yes Steve Lytwyn: vote: yes in favor _all_ Motion carries 4. Discussion on Tighe and Bond’s information on rate study. Mike Schrader from Tighe &Bond came and presented a revised draft of the Water and Sewer Rate Evaluation. Draft is on file. 5. Director’s Report • Union Street Construction Schedule- Utility pole relocation work will continue throughout the month. Minor traffic delays to be expected. Some gas utility test pits and relocation may begin later this summer/fall. We do not anticipate major construction work commencing on Union St until the spring of 2023. Municipal staff (Mayor’s office, DPW & Planning) and the Easthampton Chamber of Commerce will be working cooperatively on communication outreach efforts for businesses and residents to keep everyone informed of project updates. This is a MassDOT managed project communication could be challenging as many agencies are involved (Eversource Electric, Eversource Gas, Verizon, Charter etc. • Cherry street construction scheduled- F & O has requested a construction schedule from Marais (should have in hand by 8/5) they have been working on establishing a construction staging area on Cherry St. Change from Ductile Iron to C909 water main & associated submittals. Significant construction active anticipated being underway by the end of the month. • Complete streets grant for Holyoke St.- Allen & East Green $286K-FY23 Chapter 90 allotment-WRAP funding- Out to bid late this summer-anticipate significant construction underway Spring of 2023. • Shard Streets & Space Grant- Sidewalks Snow Removal Track Machine-$50K our match funding will be $17,900.00 to procure a new ASV RT40 Track Loader with 48” snow blower. • 75 Oliver St. Building is now under the care of the DPW die to being vacant. • Adam Robbins- 3rd place in Mass Highway Loader Operator Safety & Skills Training Event- Field of 70 competitors. Motion to adjourn the meeting at __6:45_ p.m. by Thomas Malsbury. Seconded by: _ David Fagnand Thomas Malsbury vote: yes David Fagnand vote: yes Steve Lytwyn: vote: yes, in favor _all Motion carries. Next meeting Date: August 17, 2022_________ BOARD APPROVED MINUTES Thomas Malsbury: __________________________DATE: _______ David Fagnand: _____________________________ DATE: _______ Steve Lytwyn: _____________________________DATE: _______