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City of Nashua Public Works Division 9 Riverside Street Phone (603) 589-3140 Nashua, NH 03062 Fax (603) 589-3169 Board of Public Works Meeting of December 18, 2014 Agenda A meeting of the Board of Public Works is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at the Division of Public Works, Administration & Engineering offices, 9 Riverside Street, Nashua, NH 03062. I. Motion: To approve the Agenda as presented. II. Motion: To approve the Minutes of the Board of Public Works Meeting of November 20, 2014. III. Public Comment IV. Broad Street Parkway A. Informational: Overall Status of the Broad Street Parkway V. Street Department: A. Motion: To approve the selection of Mr. John Trowbridge to the position of Auto Mechanic I, 2nd shift, Street Department. Starting salary for this position will be $24.98 per hour for a yearly salary of $51,958.40. Funding will be through: Department: 161 Street; Fund: General; Account Classification: 51 Salaries & Wages. B. Motion: To approve the selection of Mr. Daryl M. Johnson to the position of Auto Mechanic II, 2nd shift, Street Department. Starting salary for this position will be $23.03 per hour for a yearly salary of $47,902.40. Funding will be through: Department: 161 Street; Fund: General; Account Classification: 51 Salaries & Wages. C. Motion: To approve the selection of Mr. Daniel Walker to the position of Auto Mechanic II, 1st shift, Street Department. Starting salary for this position will be $22.73 per hour for a yearly salary of $47,278.40. Funding will be through: Department: 161 Street; Fund: General; Account Classification: 51 Salaries & Wages. VI. Park & Recreation Department: A. Motion: To approve the purchase of 2015 Ford F350 4x4 Platform Body Truck complete with stake body, plow, and gas powered drop in stainless steel sander from the Plymouth County Commissioners Cooperative Procurement Contract # PCC- 121314 vendor MHQ of Marlborough, MA for the sum of $51,825. Funding will be through Department: 177 Park and Recreation; Fund: Trust; Activity: CERF. Administration Street City Parks-Recreation Solid Waste Wastewater Business Office Department Engineer Department Department Treatment Plant (603) 589-3140 (603) 589-4750 (603) 589-3120 (603) 589-3370 (603) 589-3410 (603) 589-3560  Board of Public Works Meeting of December 18, 2014 Agenda Page | 2 VII. Engineering Department: A. Motion: To approve the Residential and Commercial Wastewater Service Permits and Fees as submitted. VIII. Wastewater Department: A. Motion: To approve the User Warrants as presented. B. Motion: To approve the purchase of a Velodyne Polymer System from Velodyne Dynamics, LLC, of Louisville, CO in the amount of $45,855. Funding will be through: Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 81 Capital Outlay/Improvements. C. Motion: To approve the Design Phase Services for the Headworks Upgrade project to Wright Pierce of Topsham, ME in amount not to exceed $333,600. Funding will be through: Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Activity: Headworks Upgrades. D. Motion: To approve the Construction Phase Services for the Tank Drain and Scum System Upgrades Construction Project Hazen Sawyer of Boston, MA in amount not- to-exceed $59,320. Funding will be through: Department: 169-Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Activity Description: Tank Drain and Scum System Upgrades. E. Motion: To approve the construction for the Tank Drain and Scum System Upgrades project to Penta Corporation of Moultonboro, NH in amount of $539,700. Funding will be through: Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Activity: Tank Drain and Scum System Upgrades. F. Motion: To approve the cleaning and coating of the inside of thickened primary sludge tanks and lower level of the aeration building to Industrial Corrosion Service (ICS) of Southwick, MA in amount of $74,315. Funding will be through: Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 81 Capital Outlay/Improvements. IX. Administration A. Director’s Report X. Commissioner’s Comments XI. Possible Non-Public Session 2  City of Nashua Public Works Division Street Department 9 Riverside Street (603) 589-4750 Nashua, NH 03062 Fax (603) 594-3396 Board of Public Works Meeting of December 18, 2014 Street Department Agenda A. Motion: To approve the selection of Mr. John Trowbridge to the position of Auto Mechanic I, 2nd shift, Street Department. Starting salary for this position will be $24.98 per hour for a yearly salary of $51,958.40. Funding will be through: Department: 161 Street; Fund: General; Account Classification: 51 Salaries & Wages. B. Motion: To approve the selection of Mr. Daryl M. Johnson to the position of Auto Mechanic II, 2nd shift, Street Department. Starting salary for this position will be $23.03 per hour for a yearly salary of $47,902.40. Funding will be through: Department: 161 Street; Fund: General; Account Classification: 51 Salaries & Wages. C. Motion: To approve the selection of Mr. Daniel Walker to the position of Auto Mechanic II, 1st shift, Street Department. Starting salary for this position will be $22.73 per hour for a yearly salary of $47,278.40. Funding will be through: Department: 161 Street; Fund: General; Account Classification: 51 Salaries & Wages. Administration Street City Parks-Recreation Solid Waste Wastewater Business Office Department Engineer Department Department Treatment Plant (603) 589-3140 (603) 589-4750 (603) 589-3120 (603) 589-3370 (603) 589-3410 (603) 589-3560  City of Nashua, Public Works Division To: Board of Public Works Meeting Date: December 18, 2014 From: Eric Ryder, Superintendent Street Department RE: To approve the selection of Mr. John Trowbridge to the position of Auto Mechanic 1st class, 2nd shift Street Department. A. Motion: To approve the selection of Mr. John Trowbridge to the position of Auto Mechanic I, 2nd shift, Street Department. Starting salary for this position will be $24.98 per hour for a yearly salary of $51,958.40. Funding will be through: Department: 161 Street; Fund: General; Account Classification: 51 Salaries & Wages. Attachments: Application and Resume Discussion: This position was posted per AFSCME CBA and there were no internal applicants therefore it was advertised externally. There were 6 applicants. The interview team consisted of Eric Ryder, Street Superintendent, John Stewart Fleet Manager and Andy Patrician, Operations Manager. The applicant was given a verbal test related to the job. His background and mechanical experience will make him a valuable asset to the Division of Public Works, Fleet Maintenance. We recommend Mr. John Trowbridge for the position of Auto Mechanic 1st class, 2nd shift.  City of Nashua Online Application Trowbridge, John - AppNo: 6544 Date Submitted: 12/11/2014 Personal Data Name: Mr. John F Trowbridge (Title) (First) (Middle Initial) (Last) Other name(s) under which transcripts, certificates, and former applications may be listed: Other: (Title) (First) (Middle Initial) (Last) Email Address: Postal Address Permanent Address Present Address Number & Street: Number & Street: Apt. Number: Apt. Number: City: City: State/Province: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Zip/Postal Code: Country: Country: Daytime Phone: Phone Number: Home/Cell Phone: Employment Desired Open Vacancy Desired: Date Last Experience in Submitted Similar Positions JobID: 327 Skilled Craft: Auto Mechanic 1st Class Nights at Streets Department 12/11/2014 25 years JobID: 329 Skilled Craft: Auto Mechanic 2nd Class Days at Streets Department 12/11/2014 25 years JobID: 328 Skilled Craft: Auto Mechanic 2nd Class Night at Streets Department 12/11/2014 25 years Position Desired: Experience in Similar Positions Skilled Craft 1. Auto Mechanic, 2nd Class, Police 25 years 2. Auto Mechanic, 2nd Class, Street Dept 25 years 3. Fleet Maintenance Foreman 20 years JobID 328 Questions * Do you have a valid CDL B drivers license? Yes * Are you certified to do NH Vehicle Safety Inspections? Yes JobID 327 Questions * Do you have a CDL B? Yes * Are you certified do State of NH Vehicle Safety Inspections? Yes Generated at 12/15/2014 10:20:09 AM Central Page 1 of 5  City of Nashua Online Application Trowbridge, John - AppNo: 6544 Date Submitted: 12/11/2014 JobID 329 Questions * Do you have a valid CDL B drivers license? Yes * Are you certified to do NH Vehicle Safety Inspections? Yes Experience Please list ALL relevant work experience beginning with the most recent. Please note that typing ’see resume’ will not be accepted. Current or Most Recent Position Employer Contact Information Supervisor/Reference Contact Information Town of Amherst 22 Dodge Road David Herlihy Mechanic Amherst, NH 03031 6036732317 6036732317 DHerlihy@amherstnh.gov Date From - Date 09/2005 - 12/2014 Full or Part Time: Full Last Annual 50,000 To: Salary: Reason for Better oportunity Leaving: May we contact Yes this employer? Responsibilities/ Repair and maintain all town vehicles and equipment.Use computer to diagnose problems,order parts keep track Accomplishments of inventory do al necassary paper work .Perform state inspections do all preventive maintenance on all vehicles at this Position Previous Position Held Employer Contact Information Supervisor/Reference Contact Information North Reading Transportation 2 Peavy Street Mechanic Lowell, Ma 03051 Date From - Date 06/2004 - 09/2005 Full or Part Time: Full Last Annual 40,000 To: Salary: Reason for Better Oportunity Leaving: May we contact Yes this employer? Responsibilities/ Responsible for maintenance and repairs for all school buses for the city of Lowell Accomplishments at this Position Education Please tell us about your educational background beginning with the most recent. High School Attended: Lowell Trade High Lowell Mass Graduation Status: H.S. Diploma Generated at 12/15/2014 10:20:11 AM Central Page 2 of 5  City of Nashua, Public Works Division To: Board of Public Works Meeting Date: December 18, 2014 From: Nicholas Caggiano - Superintendent Parks and Recreation Department Re: Vehicle Replacement. A. Motion: To approve the purchase of 2015 Ford F350 4x4 Platform Body Truck complete with stake body, plow and gas powered drop in stainless steel sander from the Plymouth County Commissioners Cooperative Procurement Contract # PCC- 121314 vendor MHQ of Marlborough, MA for the sum of $51,825. Funding will be through Department: 177 Park and Recreation; Fund: Trust; Activity: CERF. Attachments: Quote Discussion: This purchase is off the FY 2015 CERF schedule. It is a replacement for truck #583 a 2007 Chevrolet 3500 stake body truck it has 60,000 miles of use. This one ton vehicle is having corrosion issues with the sub frame, fuel and brake lines and will need extensive repairs to continue to pass state inspection and remain a front line truck. The replacement will be similar in kind a 1 ton stake body with a plow and a sander. The old truck will be kept as a back line vehicle until repairs are no longer feasible. The new vehicle will come with a 36 Month, 36,000 mile warranty. The winter use of the vehicle will be in the inner-city routes that we currently care for. The winter use of this vehicle will help remove packed down snow and ice, giving better service to the routes we maintain in the inner city and the schools. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Fleet Manager, and the Purchasing Department that the purchase be awarded to MHQ of Marlborough MA.  City of Nashua, Public Works Division To: Board of Public Works Meeting Date: December 18, 2014 From: David A. Simmons, Superintendent Wastewater Department Re: Headworks Upgrade Project Design Services C. Motion: To approve the Design Phase Services for the Headworks Upgrade project to Wright Pierce of Topsham, ME in amount not to exceed $333,600. Funding will be through: Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Activity: Headworks Upgrades. Attachments: Headworks Scope of Work and Fee Discussion: The Nashua Wastewater Treatment Facility (NWTF) headworks system has exceeded its useful life. The Headworks is the initial stage of the treatment process with the purpose of removing large solids and plastic materials from the wastewater before it reaches the next step of treatment. The existing headworks system, originally installed in 1989 and upgraded in 1999, is an outdated, labor intensive mechanical system that requires lifting the debris two stories from the basement and transporting it to an adjacent room for disposal. A modernized headworks operation would be an automated process that transports the collected debris from the screening area and deposit it into a dumping area. This project will have various phases including an initial study and evaluation followed by a design phase. During the study and evaluation phase, Wright Pierce will evaluate the hydraulic flow through the headworks facility for various storm events to examine how this project can be expanded to include a solution to the occasional flooding in the bottom floor level of the headworks. Following the study phase the consultant will begin the design phase. In addition to designing a new headworks facility, the consultant will design upgrades to the lighting, HVAC, painting and stairwell in the headworks section of the building. Wright Pierce previously provided services for the City at the WWTF including the north generator stack extension and sludge dewatering projects. They have completed numerous wastewater headworks projects throughout the northeast and are well qualified for this work. This design project is a planned expenditure and is eligible for 20% State Aided Grant (SAG) funding should it become available.  City of Nashua, Public Works Division To: Board of Public Works Meeting Date: December 18, 2014 From: David A. Simmons, Superintendent Wastewater Department Re: Tank Drain and Scum System Upgrades - Construction E. Motion: To approve the construction for the Tank Drain and Scum System Upgrades project to Penta Corporation of Moultonboro, NH in amount of $539,700. Funding will be through: Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Activity: Tank Drain and Scum System Upgrades. Attachments: Penta Corporation Bid Discussion: The City hired consultant Hazen Sawyer to design the relocation of all tank drain and scum collection pipes to a pump station located outside of the pump building. A second, smaller pump station was also designed for the drain pipe from aeration building since that drain pipe is also connected to the lower level of the pump building. Hazen Sawyer completed the design of this project in November 2014. The project went out to bid on November 10th and bids were opened on December 9th. A total of 6 contractors bid on this project as follows: Contractor Bid Amount Penta Corporation $539,700 Kingsbury Corporation $630,150 TBuck Corporation $641,083 Albanese D&S, Inc $716,000 Apex Construction, Inc. $756,600 Kinsmen Corporation $836,000 The bid of the low bidder, Penta Corporation, was carefully checked. In addition, Penta Corporation is the contractor for the aeration blower project and the sludge bay expansion project. They have provided quality construction work on these projects for the City. This is a planned upgrade to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.  Board of Public Works Meeting of December 18, 2014 Department Reports Street Department  Streets. Winter operations have begun with the drivers and operators getting their equipment ready. Mother Nature handed us our first winter storm of the season with 8 inches of heavy wet snow on the busiest travel day of the year. The masons have been finishing up any remaining brick work on Main St. The Staff assisted with the setup and cleanup before and after the Holiday Stroll. Crews have been wrapping up any catch basin/manhole repairs.  Signs and Pavement Markings. Over the past month several signs have been replaced or repaired including 6 Stop signs, several street name signs and many parking regulations. We continue to replace faded signs and rusted posts.  Traffic Signals. Investigated and/or fixed complaints or calls for 22 traffic signals. There were 11 after hour call in for signals not working properly. We assisted other departments by installing variable message boards at several locations for different projects. The snow emergency beacons have been turned on for the winter season. They have been tested and are working properly.  Fleet Department. Snow equipment is ready and the Fleet mechanics are working on preventive maintenance and miscellaneous repairs to the trucks and plows from this past week’s snow storm. A new sidewalk tractor and a 6 wheel dump truck are being lettered, checked in and prepared for service. Solid Waste vehicles are serviced and repaired daily as scheduled. The welders have finished repairing the large loader mounted snow blowers impeller. They continue to repair any broken plows and sanders.  Asphalt Repairs. The hot box crew has been busy filling several pot holes. Parks & Recreation Department  2014 Trips. Our NYC trip on December 6th was a big success. A full bus went down to the Big Apple for a day of site seeing and shopping. Our next two trips are to see the Celtics in January and February. See the website for details.  Stellos Stadium. The stadium hosted a snowy Thanksgiving Day Game to a small crowd of 600. Hats off to attendant Dave Lajoie who kept the field plowed and for the people who came in to shovel. The facility was winterized and winter maintenance items are being attended to.  Holman Stadium. Winterization of the facility is completed. Winter maintenance issues are being addressed.  Safety Meetings. The October safety meeting was held on the 21st. The department received training on chain saw operation and safety. The training was provided by the University of NH and was coordinated through the Risk Management Department.  Training. Employees attended training on supervision and disaster response & awareness .  Mine Falls Park Red Trail. The design work received zoning approval and bid documents are being prepared.  Downton Stroll. The stroll was very well attended. We received plenty of positive feedback on the Main Street decorations and the holiday tree.   Monument Cannon Bases. The Department is developing a plan to construct and put in place 3 cannon bases to replace the ones currently at the monument.  Biddy Basketball. The 2014 / 2015 season has begun. Games started the first week of December with 1,400 children enrolled in the program.  Trees. The Department will be gearing up for the tree trimming and removal season. There are over 60 work orders to work on during the winter  Winter Preparations. The first storm of the year came in on November 26th. The equipment was ready and the crews did a fine job clearing the roads and schools. The storm also produced quite a bit of tree damage. Over 70 requests for assistance were responded to while the storm was being managed.  The Senior Outing. The outing was held November 16th at 12:00 p.m. Over 325 seniors were at the Crown Plaza Hotel for socializing, raffle prizes and good food.  Santa in the Park. Santa came to Greeley Park on December 7th, with over 200 Children visiting Santa and his elves.  Toys for Tots. On December 8, 2014 the Department picked up 1,700 toys from the Toys for Tots warehouse in Londonderry and delivered them to the Health Department for distribution. Solid Waste Department  Recycling Calendar Awards. The 2015 Recycling Calendar Posters were printed and unveiled at an Award Ceremony at City Hall. Nearly 70 people attended, including students and their families, as well as teachers and administrators. 269 drawings were submitted from 19 public and private schools. Copies of the posters are being distributed to each school and to public buildings.  Landfill Gas Expansion Project. SCS Engineering has started work on the Four Hills Landfill Gas Expansion Project. Work is expected to be complete by Christmas.  Downtown Holiday Stroll. The Solid Waste Department provided and emptied 30 City trash toters and 30 City recycling toters to support the Downtown Holiday Stroll.  Soft Yard Waste Collection Ended. Soft yard waste collection for the 2014 calendar year was completed on 11/29/14. 4480 tons of soft yard waste was collected by the Solid Waste Department between April 2014 and November 2014.  Recyclables Shipped in November 2014. 394 tons of single stream recycled materials 25.28 tons of electronic waste 800 gallons of waste oil 764 fluorescent lamps 347 appliances evacuated of CFCs 4.14 tons propane tanks 2.74 tons textiles .45 tons books  Recycling Bins & Carts. 121 recycling carts were sold in November. 21 recycling bins were given to 10+ residents, including 2 new houses 18 Trash carts distributed 22 broken lids were replaced Engineering Department  CSO# 005 and CSO # 006 Screening and Disinfection Facility. The project has reached substantial completion 8 months earlier than required. The facility is operational. Methuen is working on completing the punch list items and training of wastewater staff.  Burke Street Sewer Rehabilitation. Design for the Phase 2 of the sewer rehab project (treatment of sewer service laterals and road reconstruction) is ongoing. Treatment methods for the sewer lateral connections are being evaluated. The consultant is working on the design of proposed bump-outs, crosswalks and low impact development treatments.  Sewer Project 2013. Contractor completed all final paving. Striping and manhole invert work will be completed in the spring.  Sewer Project 2014. Work has been ongoing on Robinson Ct, Eldridge St, Oak St and Cross St. Work will continue weather permitting for the remainder of this year. Streets will get a temporary base pavement for the winter.  Sewer Repair Project 2014. On Belmont St, water improvements have been completed. Drainage work will be completed following the elevation adjustment of a gas main by Liberty utilities. This street will be base paved later this year.  Sewer Project 2013. Contractor has completed the installation of all sewer and drain systems, and has completed all final paving. There remains some striping and manhole invert work. The striping may have to wait till next spring when warmer conditions prevail.  Sludge Dewatering-Grit System Upgrades. Testing to determine the optimal polymer for dewatering by several polymer vendors is continuing until the end of the December. Following selection and delivery of several totes of polymer, Huber Technologies will be scheduled in early January to run performance testing of the presses. Following certification that presses are operating according to specifications, the project will be substantially complete with punch list items remaining.  Aeration and Secondary Clarifiers Upgrades. The contractor is continuing to work with their supplier, Siemens, and consultant Woodard Curran on automating the aeration blowers based on the dissolved oxygen needs of the tanks. The control automation adjustments will take another two months to complete.  Expansion of Sludge Loading Bays. Penta Corporation has begun construction work on this project and thus far completed the installation of concrete foundation and one slab. Following this work they will begin construction of the garage bay walls and roof. This work is being completed thru change order 6 to the Aeration and Secondary Clarifier Upgrades project.  Merrimack River Levee. The remaining portion of the existing toe drain has been video inspected. A report of findings is being generated. Work continues of the Emergency Action Plan and the updated map of the levee system.  Mill Pond Boardwalk. The project received a special exception to work in the wetland buffer area at the November 25 Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting. The NHDES Wetlands application is being drafted.  2014 Street Paving Program. The contractor paved Courtland St. Drainage work on the Stanley Ln cul-de-sac also continued. Paving work will resume in the spring of 2015.  Manchester Street Bridge. The contractor has done abutment work including excavation, forming, reinforcement steel and concrete placement.  Main Street Sidewalk Improvements. Construction has been shut down for the winter season. Engineering is currently working on the designs for the East Side for Blocks 3, 4 and 5.  Cushing Ave Sidewalk. The project is complete.  Infrastructure Committee. Engineering submitted recommendations for an alternative to making the unnamed street connecting Pearson Ave and Park Street other than a one way street south bound that includes signage to discourage cut through traffic as well as a stop sign at the end of the unnamed street. A memorandum was prepared supporting the removal of the legislation that calls for the removal of the pedestrian signals and cautionary light at or near the Red Barn. A memorandum was prepared supporting Legislation that calls for no parking or stopping on West Hollis Street at the Dunkin Donuts (315 West Hollis Street) driveways.  Saxon Development. Saxon Development and some of the local businesses are working with the City to improve the traffic flow by eliminating one of the jug handles across from Whole Food retail and making a wider four approach intersection along Amherst Street. The City is investigating other funding options with the NRPC and the NHDOT as well.  West Hollis Street Signage and Pavement Markings (West of Exit 5). The Street Department (under the direction of the Engineering Department) installed new bike lane signs along West Hollis Street west of Exit 5.  615 Amherst Street. Pavement markings were installed by DPW forces to complete the pedestrian crossing at the traffic signal along Amherst Street at Celina Avenue.  Downtown Circulation Study. The Engineering Department reviewed forwarded comments on the analyses and recommendations from the Downtown circulation study prepared by VHB Engineers. The study includes a review of existing conditions and potential improvements for the flow of pedestrians, bicycles and motor vehicles.  Site Development Review. Engineering has reviewed the following Site Development and Subdivision plans: 55 Kent Lane, 21 East Hollis Street, Trafalgar Square, 2 Robinson Rd pedestrian crossing, Main Street Methodist Church, 37 Gilson Road, 675 Amherst Street, 190 Broad Street, 54 Buckmeadow Subdivision, Groton Road Subdivision and Townsend West Conditional Use.  Street Acceptance/Discontinuance. Engineering is working on the street acceptances for Montclair Drive and Northwest Boulevard and the discontinuance of a portion of Hughey Street.  Construction Bond Guarantee. Bond reductions were processed for Kincaid Lane.  Construction Inspection. Ongoing projects inspected by Engineering include: Tara Heights (Spit Brook Rd), Monis Farm Estates, Gagnon Farm Estates, Farley Rd, Trafalgar Square, 300 Amherst Street, 322 Main Dunstable Road, 341 Main Dunstable Road, 375 Amherst Street, 79 Watson Street, 18 Victor Avenue, 420 South Main Street, Medical Center Drive and inspections for sewer service repairs throughout the city. In addition, the inspectors are currently covering the paving and sewer program.  Survey Projects. Ongoing survey projects by Engineering include: Main Street sidewalk layout, Medical Center Drive survey, Street Acceptance plans for Northwest Boulevard, Franklin Street and Thayer Court sewer survey, 375 Amherst Street sidewalk, Whipple Street Parking layout and 18 Groton Road easement.  Street Opening Permits. The Engineering Department issued 26 Street Opening Permits and 9 Permits to Encumber in November.  Sewer Permits. Seven sewer permits and $2,830.50 in fees were collected from November 1 to November 30, 2014. Wastewater Department  Polymer Trial. Polymer trials continue with Polydene for full scale testing over the next couple of weeks.  Polymer Testing. Three companies were onsite and began polymer testing for the Huber screw presses, bench scale. Two companies will return in December for full scale testing.  Turblex Blowers. Two of the new aeration blowers are on line and running. New controls and instrumentation will be operational by the end of January.  Aeration Tanks. The diffuser system is installed. The repair of the leaking diffuser heads is being addressed and the tank could be on line by the end of the week.  Clarifiers No. 1 and 2. New scum arm assemblies have been ordered and will be scheduled for installation upon arrival. Algae sweeps are completed and will be installed along with the scum arm assemblies.  Waukesha Generator. The new heat exchanger has been ordered for the Waukesha generator and will be installed upon arrival.  Huber Screw Presses. We continue to run two presses. Weekly cleaning of third press is ongoing.  Expansion of Sludge Loading Bays. Concrete work has been completed except for one slab. Building erecting to start following the concrete work.  East Grit Tank. Screw channel has been cleaned out by Windriver Septic.  Wet Weather. New TSS probe mount has been ordered and will be installed upon arrival. Sand System is fully operational and sand has been added to the east train.  Maintenance. Continue to work on installation of new pumps and equipment as replacement equipment arrives. Electricians are working on the alarm systems for emergency generators at all pump station and continue to work on emergency lighting around the plant.  Pump Stations. Maintenance is complete on all the pump station wet wells.  Collection System Vactor work. Assisting the Camera Crew with cleaning sewer lines for the 2014-2015 sewer replacement program.  Collection System Camera work. Performed video inspections for residents on Carmine Rd. and Chester St. Marked locations for the sewer service connections to be repaired. Working on sewer inspection for 2014-2015 sewer replacement program.  Root Treatment. The 2014-15 root treatment program is complete.  Screening and Disinfection. Crews began a weekly series of 6 (?) trainings for the operation and maintenance of the new facility.  Laboratory. Continues Permit and Process Control Testing.  Headworks Upgrade Project. The City issued a request for qualifications for engineering design phase services on September 19th and interviewed three consultants on October 9th. Following a detailed review of the consultant qualifications and design schedules, Wright Pierce was found to be most qualified.  Tank Drain and Scum System Upgrades project. The bid opening to select contractor was December 8, 2014. Construction expected to begin in January. Hazen Sawyer will be retained for construction phase services. Penta has been selected as the construction contractor.  Coating of the Primary Thickener Tanks and Aeration Building Lower Level. Industrial Coating Service has prepared a quote for the coating of the concrete and metal rake arms in the primary thickener tank and a separate quote for the painting of the lower level of the aeration  blower building. This company is the subcontractor for Penta Corporation and recently completed the coating of the secondary clarifiers and aeration tanks.  Safety and Training. The Department safety committee has completed a formal and final review of the new safety manual. A few minor changes were made and the manual should be officially rolled out. Operations, Maintenance, and Collection system crews all completed the second installment of classroom training for confined space. Staff was on site at the Screening and Disinfection Facility for training on operations, maintenance and receiving chemical deliveries.