Board of Public Works

Minutes of the Board of Public Works Special Meeting of August 30, 2012 A special meeting of the Board of Public Works was held Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at the Division of Public Works, Administration & Engineering offices, 9 Riverside Street, Nashua, NH 03062. Members Present Mayor Donnalee Lozeau, Chairman Lisa Fauteux, Director Tim Lavoie, Vice Chairman Carolyn O’Connor, Fin. & Admin Mgr. Kevin Moriarty, Commissioner Conference Call Tracy Pappas, Commissioner Not Present Dan Gagnon, Commissioner I. MOTION: Commissioner Moriarty to approve the Agenda as presented. SECONDED: Commissioner Lavoie MOTION CARRIED: Unanimously Mayor Lozeau opened the meeting listing those present including herself, Commissioner Lavoie, Commissioner Moriarty and via phone conference Commissioner Pappas. II. Administration: MOTION: Commissioner Moriarty to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Public Works of the City of Nashua, New Hampshire and Local 365 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014. SECONDED: Commissioner Lavoie DISCUSSION: Mayor Lozeau reviewed that the Commissioners had all previously received a copy of the agreement and expressed her appreciation for the efforts of all those involved to come to an agreement. Director Fauteux discussed the memo provided by Legal Counsel Dory Clark summarizing the changes in the Agreement articles. Commissioner Pappas agreed with the idea on the changes to medical insurance and thanked the Union for the concessions. She appreciates the City employees and believes they do quality work. She believes the Chair, Director and Superintendents have done a fabulous job, however, she does not support the contract because of the wingman provision. MOTION CARRIED: Majority  MOTION: Commissioner Moriarty to approve the selection of Andrew Patrician to the position Division Operations Manager. Starting rate of pay is $86,640.77 annually. Funding for this position will be through Accounts DPW Wages Full-Time. SECONDED: Commissioner Lavoie DISCUSSION: Commissioner Pappas expressed that the City is fortunate in having such a qualified individual who has worked for the City for so many years. She appreciates the foresight of the Director and the Mayor to establish the position and feels it will work out quite well. MOTION CARRIED: Unanimously III. Engineering Department MOTION: Commissioner Moriarty to approve the award of the contract for 2012 Main Street Mast Arms Installation to New England Signal Systems of Northwood, New Hampshire in the amount of $140,200. Funding is available through Activity Main Street. SECONDED: Commissioner Lavoie DISCUSSION: Commissioner Lavoie was happy that the quotes came in under the City’s estimate. MOTION CARRIED: Unanimously IV. Commissioner’s Comments Mayor Lozeau provided the Commissioners with a quick update on the downtown sidewalk. In review of the schedule it is anticipated that the crosswalk on the bridge will not be started until spring. The Director is reviewing the schedule with the Superintendents now and will make a final determination on appropriate course of action when done speaking with the staff after results of boring tests. The plan is to complete the sidewalks up to the crossing and then move up Main Street. They will be checking with businesses to ensure this schedule will work for them. Mayor also advised that they will be looking to complete some of the quick hit items. Commissioner Lavoie agreed with the proposed schedule. Commissioner Pappas thought it a prudent decision and reinforces what a good decision it was to do the work with City employees. The Mayor discussed that the she is working with the Director and Finance & Administraiton Manager to develop a good format for reporting City cost and labor hours. Minutes Board of Public Works Special Meeting of August 30, 2012 Page 2  The Commissioners discussed the CMAQ signalization project which will include intersections throughout the city. The Director anticipates work starting this fall. The Commissioners agreed there are some signalization issues in the city and this project should address those. An updated timetable of the project will be provided next meeting. V. Possible Non-Public Session – N/A MOTION: Commissioner Moriarty to adjourn. SECONDED: Commissioner Lavoie MOTION CARRIED: Unanimously Minutes Board of Public Works Special Meeting of August 30, 2012 Page 3