Board of Public Works
Regular MeetingNashua, NH · November 19, 2015
Minutes
Minutes of Board of Public Works
Meeting of November 19, 2015
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at
5:00 p.m. at the Division of Public Works, Administration & Engineering offices, 9 Riverside
Street, Nashua, NH 03062.
Members Present
Mayor Donnalee Lozeau, Chair Lisa Fauteux, Director of Public Works
Commissioner Kevin S. Moriarty, Vice Chair David Simmons, Superintendent of Wastewater
Commissioner Paul G. Bergeron Nick Caggiano, Superintendent of Parks &
Recreation
Commissioner Tracy Pappas Steve Dookran, City Engineer
Commissioner Joel Ackerman Jeff Lafleur, Superintendent of Solid Waste
Eric Ryder, Superintendent of Streets
Ken Siegel, Aldermanic Liaison
Mayor Lozeau called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and called the roll.
Commissioner Moriarty: Present
Commissioner Bergeron: Present
Commissioner Pappas: Present
Commissioner Ackerman: Present
Mayor Lozeau: Present
I. PRESENTATION: A demonstration of MotionLink’s AVL Software was presented to the
Board by Hill Hardman of MotionLink.
II. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve the Agenda as presented.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIED: Carried Unanimously
III. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve the Minutes of the Board of Public Works
Meeting of October 22, 2015.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIED: Carried Unanimously
IV. Public Comment
A. Ellen Matthews of 2 Echo Avenue explained that on November 7th her downstairs was
full of raw sewage. She was informed by her neighbor that this is an ongoing issue that
the City is aware of and it happens every few months. She emailed the Board of Public
Works and left a voicemail and is waiting for a response as to why this issue hasn’t it
been fixed. Mayor Lozeau responded that by tomorrow the City will contact her about
what we know right now and will work with her to find a resolution.
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V. Broad Street Parkway
A. Informational: Update of overall status on the Broad Street Parkway.
DISCUSSION:
John Vancor provided an update on the status of the Broad Street Parkway Project.
Attached is the updated report on the project.
Commissioner Moriarty asked about a synchronization issue with the light at West
Hollis Street and Palm and Pine. City Engineer Dookran wasn’t aware of any accidents
due to the light however synchronization issues have been brought up in the past and the
system designer stands by their design. He will go back and review with the designer in
light of these accidents and report back at the next Board of Public Works meeting.
Commissioner Pappas excused herself from the meeting.
Commissioner Bergeron asked about the left turn light for turning onto Broad Street
from Blue Hill near the DMV. Have they changed? The Mayor and John Vancor said
there haven’t been any changes since the changes made to the positioning of the left turn
signal. Alderman Siegel thinks it functions better since the construction has subsided.
Director Fauteux said that they will look into it.
VI. Aldermanic Referrals
A. R-15-185 APPROVING A SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH T-MOBILE
NORTHEAST, LLC TO RELOCATE THE LESSEE’S COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT WHIPPLE STREET, MINE FALLS PARK TO THE
NEW REPLACEMENT TOWER
MOTION: Commissioner Bergeron moves to approve the Aldermanic Referral: R-15-
185.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
B. R-15-186 APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO EASEMENT IN GROSS WITH
T-MOBILE NORTHEAST,LLC (SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO OMNIPOINT
COMMUNICATIONS MB OPERATIONS, LLC) TO INCREASE EASEMENT FEES
MOTION: Commissioner Bergeron moves to approve the Aldermanic Referral: R-15-
186.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
VII. Wastewater Department:
A. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the User Warrants as presented.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
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B. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the contract with Woodard & Curran of
Portland, ME to provide Tier II SCADA upgrades for the Wet Weather Facility at the
Nashua Wastewater Treatment Facility in an amount not to exceed $17,085. Funding
for this amendment will be through Department: 169 - Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater;
Account Classification: 55 Other Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The wet weather flow treatment facility (WWFTF) came online on 2009 as an
alternative to continuing to separate sewer and storm water infrastructure in the City of
Nashua. The WWFTF was never fully tested in 2009/2010 due to lack of significant
rain. As a result, the operators have had to manually attend to the system since the
programming does not allow a combination of auto/manual operation.
Woodard & Curran was hired to evaluate the system and engineer improvements in two
phases or tiers. Tier 1 improvements were implemented and tested in a wet weather
event on September 30th. All upgrades to the SCADA programming were successful
and as a result, the system has been moderately improved. The real time, onsite testing
also included identifying, documenting and compiling a list of Tier 2 improvements.
These could only be identified during a significant rain event when the NPDES permit
allows flow through the WWFTF. This request for funding is for Tier 2 improvements
which include but are not limited to: programming for various control systems such as
pressure regulators and chemical flow pacing instrumentation. Proper chemical pacing
will ensure the right amount of chemical is delivered to the system. In addition to the
previously uncovered issues we also are recommended adding a pressure switch and
pump delay to protect the hypo delivering line and flood protection in the basement. In
addition, Woodard and Curran will provide advice on evaluation and modifications to
improve/simplify the sand addition system. Again, much of the system could not be
tested without significant rain which has been almost none since very early in 2015.
Woodard & Curran is the preferred consultant to continue this project due to their
experience and intimate knowledge of the system from the initial review of the system
and their Tier 1 work. They have already evaluated and made changes to the SCADA
control for the WWFTF and it is the most economical for the plant for them to continue
and finish this work. They have significantly contributed to the improvements at the
both the plant and WWFTF and we expect them to do so for the Tier II upgrades.
C. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve purchase in the amount of $22,710.20 from
M & M Electrical Supply of Nashua, NH to supply one Magnum DS625 Eaton Circuit
Breaker (Asset ID: MCC-PS) for the Wet Weather Facility. Funding will be through
Department: 169 - Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 81 Capital
Outlay/Improvements.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
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There are three circuit breakers for the wet weather facility. The purpose of each
breaker is as follows:
Breaker #1: Allows the facility to operate and be powered by the North Emergency
Generator during a wet weather event.
Breaker #2: Operates raw wastewater pumps #1 and #2 of the wet weather facility.
Breaker #3: Operates raw wastewater pumps #3 and #4 of the wet weather facility.
We have just recently had to have all three breakers serviced and repaired. If one of
these units totally failed beyond repair, it will 4-6 weeks to get a new breaker on site and
one full day to have the unit installed. If breaker #1 has a catastrophic failure, we would
not be able to operate the facility with generator power. We would have to purchase
electricity from Eversource to power the facility for the duration of the rain event. This
scenario has a double edge. First of all, there is the cost of electricity to operate the
facility and second of all, there is the increase in the “demand charge” that would be
added to our electric bill for the entire month, just for operating the facility for a single
event. If breaker #2 has a catastrophic failure, the facility will only be able to operate
two of the raw wastewater pumps, not four. The same would hold true if breaker #3 had
a catastrophic failure.
Having a spare breaker on the shelf would assure us that a new breaker would be
installed within twenty four to forty eight hours.
Commissioner Moriarty asked if our staff install these. Superintendent Simmons said
that they don’t, it is a specialized installation and the installer Guarantees installation in
24-48 hours.
D. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the purchase in the amount of $18,385
from Ritec Environmental of East Boothbay, ME to supply one Siemens mag flowmeter
(Asset ID: WW-INST) for the Wet Weather Facility. Funding will be through
Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 81 Capital
Outlay/Improvements.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The wet weather facility at the Nashua Wastewater Treatment Facility is put into
operation during larger storm flow conditions when the combined capacity of secondary
treatment and primary bypass is exceeded. On September 30th the wet weather plant
became operational during a storm with over 2-inches of rainfall. It was determined
during that event the flow meter was not providing the correct flow data. Further
investigation determined that flow meter relay box and electrodes inside the pipe flange
had become corroded and were not operational.
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The flowmeter consist of a top instrument unit attached to a 36-inch pipe flange that
connects to the 36-inch steel pipe conveying wastewater thru the wet weather facility.
The flow meter and flange unit must fit exactly in same space as the existing one hence
an identical Siemens mag flowmeter will be needed.
Commissioner Moriarty asked what the $600 startup service fee was for. After the unit is
installed they start up the unit and calibrate it. They don’t do the installation.
E. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to accept the retirement of Process Chemist Sebastian
Ribeiro effective December 28, 2015.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Sebastian Ribeiro has been employed by the City of Nashua, Wastewater Department for
25 years. He started as an Analytical Chemist and has been the Process Chemist for the
last 19 years. He has grown alongside the plant and his knowledge of the process will be
missed.
We would like to wish Mr. Ribeiro well in his retirement.
F. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the change order request in the amount of
$10,229 to Purchase Order # 123147 issued to M & M electrical Supply Co Inc. of
Nashua, NH. Funding will be through Department: 169 – Wastewater; Fund:
Wastewater; Account Classification: 55 Other Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
There are three breakers/transfer switches that transfer emergency power from the North
Generator to the Wet Weather Treatment Facility during major rain events. One of these
breakers failed in October and the cost of repairing this breaker was $8,865.00 for parts
and materials. After this breaker was repaired and re-installed, I asked the vendor to
inspect the second and third breakers. It was determined that these both needed to be
replaced, as well as the “trip unit” in the third breaker. The vendor offered to repair the
second and third breakers and replace the “trip unit” in the third breaker for $10,229.
VIII. Streets Department:
A. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the elimination of the current Wastewater
Collection System Foreman position at the Wastewater Department and to create an
additional Street Foreman Position at the Street Department.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
This proposal will eliminate the vacant Wastewater Collection System position and
create an additional Street Department foreman position. This will provide a more
versatile employee during the winter and summer seasons. There will be an annual
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financial impact of $2,454.40 by upgrading this position from a rate of $29.06 per hour
to a rate of $30.24 per hour. This upgrade will give us more flexibility and better
efficiencies in how work is scheduled and performed. The primary supervisory
responsibilities will be overseeing wastewater collection system repair and maintenance.
It is the Superintendent’s recommendation that this position be created.
B. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the relocation of the Collection System
Operators positions and the Collection System Technicians to the Street Department.
Funding through Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account
Classification: 51 Salaries and Wages.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The relocating of the wastewater collection system staff to the Street Department will
provide more flexibility and better efficiencies in the cleaning and inspecting of catch
basins, manholes and sewer mains. Along with the creation of the new Street Foreman to
oversee the collection staff, this relocation will allow the department to set up a
comprehensive catch basin cleaning program. It is the Superintendent’s recommendation
that these positions be relocated to the Street Department.
Commissioner Bergeron asked if these positions were being moved in order to better
utilize them during snow and other events and doesn’t change their salaries? Mayor
Lozeau responded that there is a small change in wages because the foremen at the
Street Department make approximately $2,000 more a year than those at the Wastewater
Department.
C. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the reduction the amount of the purchase
order to Granite State Minerals of Portsmouth NH to the amount of $232,500 from
$465,000 and to approve the purchase of winter road salt from Eastern Minerals, Inc. of
Lowell, MA at a cost of $52.47 per estimated 4,431 tons or a budgeted value of
$232,500. Funding will be through Department: 161 Streets; Fund: General; Account
Classification: 61 Supplies and Materials.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
To reduce the amount of the purchase order to Granite State Minerals of Portsmouth
NH, to the amount of $232,500 from $465,000 and to approve the purchase of winter
road salt from Eastern Minerals, Inc. of Lowell, MA at a cost of $52.47 per estimated
4,431 tons or a budgeted value of $232,500. Funding will be through Department: 161
Streets; Fund: General; Account Classification: 61 Supplies and Materials.
Commissioner Moriarty said that his research showed that both companies are owned by
same family. Superintendent Ryder said he wasn’t aware of this but will look into it.
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IX. Solid Waste Department
A. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the purchase of asbestos disposal site
work equipment and supplies in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Funding for this
purchase will be through: Department: 168 Solid Waste; Fund: Trust; Account
Classification 71 Equipment.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The Division of Public Works – Solid Waste Department requests approval to use up to
$5,000 from the Asbestos Trust Fund to purchase equipment and supplies needed for
doing asbestos site disposal work.
On November 1st, 12 public works employees received their Asbestos Disposal Site
Worker-in-Training licenses. One requirement of this licensing is that all licensed
employees, 16 in total, must undergo Respirator Fit Testing. As a result the Solid Waste
Department needs to purchase the proper safety equipment and do the training for
meeting this requirement and to continue the new licensees training on asbestos clean
ups.
Also, the department is in need of replenishing its supplies for containing, packaging and
disposing of asbestos contaminated items.
X. Engineering Department:
A. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the Residential and Commercial
Wastewater Service Permits and Fees as submitted.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Residential and Commercial Wastewater Service Permits
October 1 through October 31, 2015
Connection 10% Discount
Betterment
Date Permit Appl Location Address Name Comments Fees
# #
Entrance
505 West Hollis St.,
10/08/2015 23595 13426 Tim Drew Increased Use $295.00 X
Unit 104
12 Murphy Dr.,
10/08/2015 23596 13427 Ray Aho Increased Use $295.00 X
Unit 1-F
Emergency
10/22/2015 23598 13429 25 Kinsley St Bob Thibault $600.00 X
Replacement
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Randy Original
10/26/2015 23599 13430 65 King St $895.00 X X
Turmell Application
TOTAL $2,085.00
B. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to accept the resignation of Timothy Watson, Senior
Staff Engineer, effective November 13, 2015.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Timothy Watson has served the City of Nashua for one year and six months. He has
given notice of his resignation as of October 29, 2015.
His contributions to the Engineering Department and the City as a whole are greatly
valued. His engineering knowledge and capabilities will be missed.
We wish him the best of luck in his new endeavors.
Mayor Lozeau acknowledged his work and believes that his departure is a big loss for
the City.
C. Informational: Commissioner Bergeron moves to accept and place on file the Paving
Update.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Final paving was completed on sections of Cross St, Whitney St, Oak St, Eldridge St,
East Hobart St. Repair work was completed on West Hollis St and Lamb Rd. All paving
has been completed for this year. The 2016 paving contract is being drafted.
Paving of Mulberry St., Tolles St (Whitney to Canal), and Canal St. will be delayed until
the required sewer repairs are completed.
Commissioner Moriarty said he received two calls from residents on Jill Street regarding
the poor condition of their street. Director Fauteux said there are a number of streets in
similar condition and she will look into Jill and Flintlock.
Mayor Lozeau said that the Cartegraph system is close to being ready for use for street
pavement planning.
XI. Administration
A. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the contract with MotionLink of
Atlanta, GA for an AVL System in an amount not-to-exceed $82,031. Funding
will be through: Department: 160 Admin/Engineering; Fund: Prior Year
Escrows; Account Classification: 55 Other Purchased Services.
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SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously with the contingency of Board satisfaction with the
requested information and testimonials
DISCUSSION:
MotionLink is an enterprise fleet management solution designed to give visibility to
fleet usage and locations in real time allowing for operational efficiencies; enhanced
safety and improved decision making abilities. This is the same system currently used
by Nashua Transit.
The term of this contract will be three years. Year one will include the initial up-front
costs of the wired AVL Hardware and installation as well as the monthly monitoring fee.
(Chart below provides cost breakdown).
Initial Costs –Wired AVL (Including Installation) $235/Unit
Initial Cost – OBD Plug (Including Installation) $189/Unit
Monthly Monitoring Fee (10 Second Updates) $33/Unit
The Division anticipates purchasing 130 Wired AVL units for the City fleet. Additional
OBD Plug units will be purchased when required for snow contractors.
There was a discussion about the need to buy the every 10 second location update
package versus a longer time frame which would be less money. Mayor Lozeau
explained that when we had a former inferior AVL system, we learned that the 10
second data package is something we would definitely need when we bought a new
system.
The Board decided that it would like a testimonial from another municipality that uses it
for snow prior to approval. Mayor Lozeau will get the information and send it to the
Board. If there are concerns after receipt of the information, the purchase can be tabled
to the December 16th Finance Meeting instead being brought to the December 2nd
meeting.
B. Informational:
Sculpture Locations – Mayor Lozeau discussed a list of proposed sculpture locations
by the International Sculpture Symposium to the Board for review and approval. The
three proposed locations approved by the Mayor are Main Dunstable Soccer Field,
Nashua High School South (pending approval by the school) ,79 Pine Hill Road at
Charron Avenue near the airport (pending approval by the airport)
There were no objections by the Commissioners.
A map of the proposed locations is attached to these minutes.
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Holocaust Memorial Park
A memo was distributed which outlines the final sculpture concept for the Holocaust
Memorial Park by Joe Gray. The memo is attached to these minutes.
Main Street Sidewalk Update
Director’s Report
A series of slides showing various current Public Works projects and activities were
shown.
XII. Commissioner’s Comments
Commissioner Bergeron asked for an update on the Broad Street Jersey barrier. Director
Fauteux believes it has been installed within the last week. He also asked about the status of
the roundabout up by Bridge Street. Mayor Lozeau responded that that involves a state grant
we received for traffic calming. The company was hired, a study is being completed and
options are being reviewed by the City. It looks like a roundabout may not be the answer.
An update will be provided at the December Board Meeting.
Commissioner Moriarty asked about the status of the Legacy playground. Director Fauteux
responded that we only received one bid and it was higher than we hoped. The RFP will be
put out again around January and hopefully we’ll get better pricing.
Commissioner Ackerman thanked the Director for the tour of the Division of Public Works.
Meeting adjourned at 7:11 pm
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2016 “CONVERSATIONS” SYMPOSIUM PROPOSED NEW SCULPTURE SITES
1. Main Dunstable Soccer Fields Park (near Captain's Corner)
2. Nashua High South
3. 79 Pine Hill Road at Charron Ave (near airport)
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Agenda
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 November 19, 2015
REVISED - Agenda
A meeting of the Board of Public Works is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 5:00
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 October 22,
2015.
III. Presentation by MotionLink on AVL services
IV. Public Comment
V. Aldermanic Referrals
A. R-15-185 APPROVING A SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH T-MOBILE
NORTHEAST, LLC TO RELOCATE THE LESSEE’S COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT WHIPPLE STREET, MINE FALLS PARK TO
THE NEW REPLACEMENT TOWER
B. R-15-186 APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO EASEMENT IN GROSS
WITH T-MOBILE NORTHEAST,LLC (SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO
OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MB OPERATIONS, LLC) TO INCREASE
EASEMENT FEES
VI. Broad Street Parkway
A. Informational: Overall Status of the Broad Street Parkway.
VII. Wastewater Department:
A. Motion: To approve the User Warrants as presented.
B. Motion: To approve the contract with Woodard & Curran of Portland, ME to
provide Tier II SCADA upgrades for the Wet Weather Facility at the Nashua
Wastewater Treatment Facility in an amount not to exceed $17,085. Funding for this
amendment will be through Department: 169 - Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater;
Account Classification: 55 Other Services.
C. Motion: To approve purchase in the amount of $22,710.20 from M & M Electrical
Supply of Nashua, NH to supply one Magnum DS625 Eaton Circuit Breaker (Asset
ID: MCC-PS) for the Wet Weather Facility. Funding will be through Department:
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
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169 - Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 81 Capital
Outlay/Improvements.
D. Motion: To approve the purchase in the amount of $18,385 from Ritec
Environmental of East Boothbay, ME to supply one Siemens mag flowmeter (Asset
ID: WW-INST) for the Wet Weather Facility. Funding will be through Department:
169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 81 Capital
Outlay/Improvements.
E. Motion: To accept the retirement of Process Chemist Sebastian Ribeiro effective
December 28, 2015.
F. Motion: To approve the change order request in the amount of $10,229 to Purchase
Order # 123147 issued to M & M electrical Supply Co Inc. of Nashua, NH. Funding
will be through Department: 169 – Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account
Classification: 55 Other Services.
VIII. Street Department:
A. Motion: To approve the elimination of the current Wastewater Collection System
Foreman position at the Wastewater Department and to create an additional Street
Foreman Position at the Street Department.
B. Motion: To approve the relocation of the Collection System Operators positions and
the Collection System Technicians to the Street Department. Funding through
Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 51 Salaries
and Wages.
C. Motion: To reduce the amount of the purchase order to Granite State Minerals of
Portsmouth NH to the amount of $232,500 from $465,000 and to approve the
purchase of winter road salt from Eastern Minerals, Inc. of Lowell, MA at a cost of
$52.47 per estimated 4,431 tons or a budgeted value of $232,500. Funding will be
through Department: 161 Streets; Fund: General; Account Classification: 61 Supplies
and Materials.
IX. Solid Waste Department
A. Motion: To approve the purchase of asbestos disposal site work equipment and
supplies in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Funding for this purchase will be
through: Department: 168 Solid Waste; Fund: Trust; Account Classification 71
Equipment.
X. Engineering Department:
A. Motion: To approve the Residential and Commercial Wastewater Service Permits
and Fees as submitted.
B. Motion: To accept the resignation of Timothy Watson, Senior Staff Engineer,
effective November 13, 2015.
C. Informational: Paving Program Update
XI. Administration
A. Motion: To approve the contract with MotionLink of Atlanta, GA for an AVL
System in an amount not-to-exceed $82,031. Funding will be through: Department:
160 Admin/Engineering; Fund: Prior Year Escrows; Account Classification: 55 Other
Purchased Services.
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B. Informational:
Sculpture Locations
Holocaust Memorial Park
Main Street Sidewalk Update
Director’s Report
XI. Commissioner’s Comments
XII. Possible Non-Public Session
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Minutes of Board of Public Works
Meeting of October 22, 2015
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at
5:30 p.m. at the Division of Public Works, Administration & Engineering offices, 9 Riverside
Street, Nashua, NH 03062.
Members Present
Mayor Donnalee Lozeau, Chair Lisa Fauteux, Director of Public Works
Commissioner Kevin S. Moriarty, Vice Chair David Simmons, Superintendent of Wastewater
Commissioner Paul G. Bergeron Nick Caggiano, Superintendent of Parks &
Recreation
Commissioner Tracy Pappas Steve Dookran, City Engineer
Commissioner Joel Ackerman Ken Siegel, Aldermanic Liaison
Mayor Lozeau called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and called the roll.
Commissioner Moriarty: Present
Commissioner Bergeron: Present
Commissioner Pappas: Present
Commissioner Ackerman: Present
Mayor Lozeau: Present
I. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve the Agenda as presented.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIED: Carried Unanimously
II. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve the Minutes of the Board of Public Works
Meeting of September 17, 2015.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIED: Carried Unanimously
III. Aldermanic Referrals
A. R-15-175 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
SPRINT SPECTRUM REALTY COMPANY, L.P. (SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO
SPRINT SPECTRUM, L.P.) TO RELOCATE THE LESSEE’S COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT WHIPPLE STREET, MINES FALL PARK TO THE
NEW REPLACEMENT TOWER
MOTION: Commissioner Pappas moves for a positive recommendation for Aldermanic
Referral: R-15-175.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
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IV. Broad Street Parkway
A. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve and place on file the Informational Update
of overall status on the Broad Street Parkway.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
John Vancor provided an update on the status of the Broad Street Parkway Project.
Attached is the updated report on the project.
B. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the amendment to the contract for
Environmental Services with Sanborn Head Associates in the amount of $35,500.
Funding will be through Department 160 Admin/Engineering; Fund: Bond; Activity:
Broad Street Parkway.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The original contract awarded in July 2012 for $267,300 with Sanborn Head was
primarily for evaluating underground hazardous materials and groundwater within the
parkway footprint, as well as designing the measures to mitigate project impacts.
Amendments 1, 2 and 3, totaling $166,441, were for added environmental services
related to construction. These services included but were not limited to testing and
monitoring of the removal and disposal of large amounts of buried asbestos on Parkway
North, dealing with a buried contaminated tank found at 44 Broad St. and addressing
contaminated drilled shaft spoils related to the foundation of the Nashua River Bridge.
Amendments 4, 5, 6 and 7, totaling $109,000 incrementally provided additional budget
so that if unanticipated underground hazardous material were encountered, Sanborn
Head could react quickly and in so doing, avoid or minimize potential construction
delays.
As additional buried asbestos continued to be encountered, Amendments 8 and 9
provided budget for Sanborn Head to further increase the efforts to monitor ongoing
excavation within the Millyard. Sanborn Head provided staff whenever excavation
occurred in the Millyard. This effort enhanced awareness, reduced the timeline needed
to sample suspect excavated material and reduced reaction time as additional pockets of
asbestos were encountered.
Amendment 10 provides further budget for this oversight. More asbestos has been
encountered. In some cases the nature of the material encountered has required different
disposal procedures. The effort to address asbestos continues to take greater time by the
Contractor than anticipated requiring more oversight.
V. Wastewater Department:
A. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the User Warrants as presented.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
Minutes of Board of Public Works Meeting of October 22, 2015 Page 2
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
B. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the contract in an amount not to exceed of
$45,000 over a 3 year period with Chemserve Environmental Analyst of Milford, NH for
water quality sampling of the Nashua and Merrimack Rivers in conjunction with the
CSO Post Construction Monitoring Plan. Funding will be through Department: 169
Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 53 Professional & Technical
Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The EPA Consent Decree mandated CSO improvements are now complete. The
Consent Decree requires a post construction monitoring plan including sampling of the
Nashua and Merrimack Rivers at 4 locations for dry and wet weather conditions four
times a year. The purpose of this request is to hire a sampling and water quality analysis
company for a 3-years contract to collect and analyze the required samples.
This project will benefit the City by ensuring that CSO discharges meet the design storm
they are supposed to discharge in order to keep the Nashua and Merrimack Rivers as
clean as possible during storm conditions. Since the EPA mandated Consent Decree
CSO improvements are complete a water quality sampling and analysis program is
required to assess the effectiveness of the 7 CSO structures with outfall discharges. In
addition to the water quality benefits of the sampling and analysis, this program will
keep the City in good standing with the EPA which could implements fines should the
City fail to have in place a water quality monitoring plan.
Six environmental consultants were given proposals, two provided bids, as follows:
Consultant Costs for 3 Years Annual Costs
Chemserve Environmental $45,000 $15,000
Normandeau Associates $74,767.28 $24,922.43
The consultant’s bid the project over a 3 year period, but in Addendum-1 it specifies the
maximum number of samples to be taken per year. Each year the same maximum
number of samples will be collected so the total samples and costs are divided by 3 to
come up with the annual (not to exceed) costs.
The Wastewater Plant currently uses Chemserve to perform laboratory analyses of
certain constituents in the plant and industrial wastewater that the lab does not have the
capability to analyze. They have provided well for the laboratory for many years and we
recommend that they be approved for these services.
C. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file that John Adie, Plant
Operations Supervisor, is the recipient of the 2015 Water Environment Federation
William D. Hatfield Award.
Minutes of Board of Public Works Meeting of October 22, 2015 Page 3
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Commissioner Pappas acknowledged John Adie for his hard work. Superintendent Dave
Simmons explained that the award is for the outstanding commitment to operations in
the field of wastewater and is a great honor to receive.
Commissioner Moriarty requested that the Board send a letter to Mr. Adie
congratulating him on receiving the award.
D. Informational: EPA Permit Status
MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve the EPA Permit Status update.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
A packet was handed out to the commissioners and is attached.
Director Fauteux acknowledged Mayor Lozeau for her part in this process which has
been very beneficial. Commissioner Bergeron recalled a time not too long ago when the
City’s rivers were very unhealthy and commended the City’s efforts to improve the
quality of them.
E. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the contract with Highland Power of
Brockton, MA in the amount of $11,500 for Waukesha Generator repairs. Funding will
be through Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 54
Property Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Highland Power was been the sole provider of repairs to the Waukesha generator since
2008. This has been documented by previous sole source letters. The Waukesha
generator produces electricity for the plant or power grid by burning methane produced
through the digestion process.
The generator is in need of a resealed oil plan. After the repair, Highland will test run the
unit and check for leaks.
For these reasons, I recommend that we hire Highland Power to perform the necessary
repairs.
F. Informational: Hazen and Sawyer EPA Appeal Invoice
MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve the EPA Appeal Invoice update.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Minutes of Board of Public Works Meeting of October 22, 2015 Page 4
Mayor Lozeau summarized the update, stating that there was a misunderstanding as to
who Hazen and Sawyer would invoice for their services. Hazen Sawyer invoiced the
City instead of Rath, Young, Pignatelli which was the City Staff’s original assumption,
so the City has brought the invoice before the Board as an informational piece. The cost
of the service came in under the original estimate.
VI. Parks Department:
A. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the selection of Mr. Shawn Dyer of
Merrimack, NH to the position of Groundskeeper / Maintenance at the Parks and
Recreation Department. Starting salary for this position will be $24.81 per hour for a
yearly salary of $51,188.8. Funding is through Department: 171 Parks and Recreation;
Fund: General; Account Classification: 51-Salary & Wages.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
This position was posted per the AFSCME CBA and there were three internal applicants
from the department.
The interview team of Nick Caggiano, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Eric Ryder
Streets Superintendent and Jeff Lafleur Solid Waste Superintendent developed interview
questions related to the job and scored and rated the applicant. The candidates were then
administered a general knowledge written test based on the requirements of the position
as well as a field test. After review of the interview and test scores, the applicant that
met minimum qualifications and with the most department seniority was selected. Mr
Dyer met the guidelines and is recommended for the position.
Mr. Dyer has been employed by the city for the past 20 years. He started out as summer
help then became a Groundsman I and then was promoted to Truck Driver. Mr Dyer
currently holds a Commercial Driver’s License, and has performed his duties well.
Parks and Recreation Superintendent Nick Caggiano joined the discussion.
Commissioner Pappas wanted to confirm that Mr. Dyer can plow. Superintendent
Caggiano confirmed that he can and that he is one of the department’s better drivers.
Commissioner Moriarty noted that driving requirements were not listed on the
application. Superintendent Caggiano responded that it is a current system limitation that
internal candidates are not asked to list their driving credentials. He will follow up with
Human Resources again about making that change.
B. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the elimination of the Truck Driver positon at
the Parks and Recreation Department, and the creation of a Groundsman I position.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Minutes of Board of Public Works Meeting of October 22, 2015 Page 5
This proposal will eliminate the vacant Driver position and create a Groundsman I
position. This change will save the department $2,849 per year and will help with the
2017 budget. This change will eliminate the only driver position in the department
which will streamline the process of assigning work in the morning. This will provide a
more versatile work group for both the winter and summer seasons. This position will
also provide an individual to work on grass crews, mowing, trimming, weeding, and
setting up ball fields and rectangular fields. With the removal of the one Park and
Recreation Truck Driver classification we will be able to assign work without going
through the time consuming process of calling this out on days when needed. There will
be a positive annual financial impact of $2,849 by downgrading this position from a rate
of $21.70 per hour to a rate of $20.33 per hour. It is the Superintendents
recommendation that this change be made.
C. Informational: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file the 2015 Summer
Camp Revenue summary report.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Superintendent Caggiano reviewed the 2015 Summer Camp Revenue summary report.
He also discussed two new camps for next year – yoga camp and fitness camp.
Commissioner Pappas mentioned that she has received requests to restripe the parking
lot at Main Dunstable Soccer Field. Superintendent Caggiano said he would look into it
and agreed that it probably hasn’t been painted in years.
Commissioner Pappas also suggested that soccer coaches be asked that if snacks or
drinks were given to kids they or their parents please take the trash home with them.
Superintendent Caggiano said that the City currently empties 220 trash cans there every
Monday and Friday.
Commissioner Bergeron noted how fantastic it is that these camps are profitable. He also
noted the wonderful variety of camps offered.
VII. Engineering Department:
A. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the Residential and Commercial
Wastewater Service Permits and Fees as submitted.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Minutes of Board of Public Works Meeting of October 22, 2015 Page 6
Residential and Commercial Wastewater Service Permits
September 1 through September 30, 2015
Connection 10% Discount
Betterment
Date Permit Appl Location Address Name Comments Fees
# #
Entrance
278 Daniel Webster
9/01/2015 23589 13420 Mike Silva Increase Use $295.00 X
Hwy
Holly Original
9/16/2015 23590 13421 52 Legacy Dr $295.00 X
McCarty Application
Holly Original
9/16/2015 23591 13422 53 Legacy Dr $295.00 X
McCarty Application
5 Pine St Ext-N, Stephen
9/16/2015 23592 13423 Increase Use $0.00 X
Unit 1D Bonnette
17 Courtney Ln, Original
9/22/2017 23593 13424 Robert Dion $295.00 X
Unit 7 Application
354 Amherst St,
9/30/2015 23594 13425 Ed Campbell Increase Use $0.00 X
Unit 5
TOTAL $1,180.00
B. Motion Removed From Agenda
Mayor Lozeau removed the motion from the agenda. She provided an update on the
status of the completion of the two crosswalks on Main Street. The Finance Committee
did not approve the crosswalks on the 10/21 meeting. The bid from Hutter was at least
twice as much as it would cost for the City to complete the work. She hopes to be able to
find a compromise to still get the crosswalks completed before winter – possibly by
having the City do some of the work and contracting less work from Hutter.
Commissioner Bergeron expressed his support for getting the crosswalks completed this
year. He also feels that the businesses on Main Street and the residents of Nashua would
be in support. The Main Street infrastructure project has lasted four construction seasons
which is the equivalent of 27 months – completing it this year would be ideal.
C. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file the Paving Program Update.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Minutes of Board of Public Works Meeting of October 22, 2015 Page 7
Attached is an update of the status of the streets included in the 2014/2015 Paving
Program.
Engineering is working with utilities, contractors and the Wastewater and Street
Departments to prepare streets for paving. Coordination of paving with other city
projects is ongoing.
Manchester St paving was completed on Saturday, October 10, 2015. East Hobart St,
Oak St, and Whitney St are scheduled for the week of October 19. This will conclude
paving for the year.
Paving of Mulberry St., Tolles St (Whitney to Canal), and Canal St. will be delayed until
the required sewer repairs are completed.
D. Motion: Commissioner Pappas moves to accept and place on file the Consent Decree
(Civil Action No. 05-376-PB, dated December 26, 2005) on Combined Sewer
Overflows – July 1 to September 30, 2015 Quarterly Report on Compliance. Pappas-no
second
SECONDED: NONE
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Attached is the quarterly report sent to the EPA on October 13, 2015 and includes the
progress for the past three months.
VIII. Street Department:
A. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the purchase of four Swenson EV100
1056SS Stainless Steel V-Box Spreaders from H.P. Fairfield, Pembroke, NH for the
price of $10,500 each for a total purchase of $42,000. Funding will be through
Department: 161 Streets; Fund: Prior Year Escrows; Account Classification: 71
Equipment.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The Street Department went out to bid April 25, 2014 to up-fit four, six-wheel dump
trucks purchased in March 2014. This bid included the purchase of Stainless Steel V-
Box Spreaders. H. P. Fairfield has offered to hold the pricing of the sanders to the price
quoted per the bid.
The current tailgate spreaders are showing signs of excess wear and corrosion.
The stainless steel drop in sanders with ground speed controls will more effectively
control the amount of material being applied, and they are preferable as the stainless
sanders have a 20 year life expectancy plus the ability to mount the sander onto a
different truck should there be a need.
Minutes of Board of Public Works Meeting of October 22, 2015 Page 8
Commissioner Ackerman asked if we were getting government pricing. Superintendent
Caggiano said that we have purchased from H.P. Fairfield in the past and the Purchasing
Department allows us to not have to go out to bid again if a vendor holds their price
within a certain period of time. H.P. Fairfield held their price so we didn’t have to go out
to bid.
B. Motion: Commissioner Pappas approve the award of the FY16 Pavement Markings
contract to Hi-Way Safety Systems, Inc. of Rockland, MA in the amount of $155,525.
Funding for this contract is through Department 161: Streets; Fund: General; Account
Classification: 54 – Property Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
City of Nashua annual Pavement Marking Program was put out to bid in July 2014.
Three bids were received on July 17, 2014 as follows,
HI-Way Safety Systems, Inc. $155,525
Markings Inc. $160,125
L&D Safety Marking $257,250
Highway Safety Systems, Inc. was awarded the contract for FY 2015, and their
performance has been satisfactory for the past several years. Highway Safety has agreed
to hold their unit prices for the same quantities from their FY 2015 bid during FY 2016.
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent of Streets to extend their contract into
FY 2016 given the contractor has agreed to hold their last years pricing.
Commissioner Bergeron asked if we were happy with the service provided by Hi-Way
Safety Systems since we’ve had a number of issues with paint and striping and new
techniques. Mayor Lozeau responded that our issues with Thermoplastic in the past has
been related to putting it down when it is too cold or when the pavement isn’t fresh
enough. The City has been happy overall with this company’s work.
Commissioner Bergeron asked about the status of the striping on Manchester and
Concord Street. Director Fauteux said it should be completed in about three weeks.
IX. Administration
A. Informational:
i. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file the Main Street
Sidewalk Update.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIES: Unanimously
Minutes of Board of Public Works Meeting of October 22, 2015 Page 9
ii. Director’s Report
A series of slides showing various current Public Works projects and activities
were shown.
X. Commissioner’s Comments
None.
Meeting adjourned at 6:51 pm
Minutes of Board of Public Works Meeting of October 22, 2015 Page 10
City of Nashua, Public Works Division
To: Board of Public Works Meeting Date: November 19, 2015
From: David A. Simmons, Superintendent
Wastewater Department
Re: Retirement of Sebastian Ribeiro
E. Motion: To accept the retirement of Process Chemist Sebastian Ribeiro effective
December 28, 2015.
Attachments: Retirement and acceptance letters.
Discussion: Sebastian Ribeiro has been employed by the City of Nashua, Wastewater
Department for 25 years. He started as an Analytical Chemist and has been the
Process Chemist for the last 19 years. He has grown alongside the plant and his
knowledge of the process will be missed.
We would like to wish Mr. Ribeiro well in his retirement.
City of Nashua, Public Works Division
To: Board of Public Works Meeting Date: November 19, 2015
From: David A. Simmons, Superintendent
Wastewater Department
Re: Wet Weather Flow Treatment#3 Breaker repair
F. Motion: To approve the change order request in the amount of $10,229 to Purchase Order
# 123147 issued to M & M electrical Supply Co Inc. of Nashua, NH. Funding will
be through Department: 169 – Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account
Classification: 55 Other Services.
Attachments: Vendor Quote
Discussion: There are three breakers/transfer switches that transfer emergency power from the
North Generator to the Wet Weather Treatment Facility during major rain events.
One of these breakers failed in October and the cost of repairing this breaker was
$8,865.00 for parts and materials. After this breaker was repaired and re-
installed, I asked the vendor to inspect the second and third breakers. It was
determined that these both needed to be replaced, as well as the “trip unit” in the
third breaker. The vendor offered to repair the second and third breakers and
replace the “trip unit” in the third breaker for $10,229.
City of Nashua
Public Works Division Administration
9 Riverside Street (603) 589-3140
Nashua, NH 03062 Fax (603) 589-3169
Board of Public Works Meeting of November 19, 2015
Administration Department
Agenda
A. Motion: To approve the contract with MotionLink of Atlanta, GA for an
AVL System an amount not-to-exceed $82,031. Funding will be through:
Department: 160 Admin/Engineering; Fund: Prior Year Escrows; Account
Classification: 55 Other Purchased Services Thank you note from Great
American Downtown.
B. Informational:
Sculpture Locations
Holocaust Memorial Park
Main Street Sidewalk Update
Director’s Report
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
Technical & Budget Proposal To:
City of Nashua, NH
Submitted By:
MotionLink – A RouteMatch Company
Atlantic Center Plaza
1201 West Peachtree Street, Suite 3300
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(404) 876–5160
www.motionlink.com
Submitted On:
July 7, 2014
Copyright MotionLink
All Rights Reserved
MotionLink and related technologies are designed, developed, and marketed by RouteMatch Software.
No part of this publication is to be transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated
into another language in any form by any means without the written permission of RouteMatch
Software.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MOTIONLINK SOLUTION DETAILS 4
VEHICLE TRACKING SOFTWARE 4
GEOSPATIAL TOOLS 5
ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS 7
REPORTING 8
PREVENTATIVE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 9
MOBILE SUPERVISOR APPLICATION 10
WIRED IN-VEHICLE AVL HARDWARE 11
OBD PLUG IN-VEHICLE AVL HARDWARE 13
NON-POWERED ASSET TRACKING (OPTIONAL) 14
SAMPLE SCREEN SHOTS 17
BUDGET PROPOSAL 22
INITIAL UP-FRONT COSTS 22
MONTHLY SYSTEM COSTS – 60 SECOND UPDATES 22
MONTHLY SYSTEM COSTS – 30 SECOND UPDATES 22
MONTHLY SYSTEM COSTS – 10 SECOND UPDATES 22
EXTENDED HARDWARE WARRANTY 23
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 23
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MOTIONLINK SOLUTION DETAILS
MotionLink is an enterprise fleet management solution designed to give visibility to your fleet usage and
locations in real time allowing for:
Creation of operational efficiencies: The proposed AVL technology will help reduce overall
vehicle usage and mileage which will translate into savings in the way of fuel consumption,
required manpower, and vehicle maintenance.
Enhanced safety: The City will have the ability to locate and review the status of every vehicle in
the tracked fleet and dispatch. MotionLink also gives the City the ability to review driver
behaviors to better train staff on best practices to increase the safety of your employees.
Improved decision making abilities: MotionLink provides a suite of tools to allow the City to
make immediate decisions in real time based on current conditions or review data through
playback tools and reporting to see your fleet’s overall performance.
MotionLink puts you in the driver seat allowing supervisors to react to changing conditions on the road
quickly and easily while providing data transparency to management through a series of dashboards,
reports, and user interfaces. MotionLink is an end-to-end solution that extends from the fully
normalized relational non-proprietary database through to the ruggedized in vehicle hardware and
everywhere in between.
VEHICLE TRACKING SOFTWARE
Tracking and managing your fleet is a complex operation. The more you know about each vehicle’ status
and location in the field, the better prepared you are to reduce labor and operating costs.
MotionLink’s vehicle-tracking and management tools use the latest in GPS technology to allow you to
monitor relevant information about your vehicles in real-time, simplifying your day-to-day operation
and reducing labor and operating costs. MotionLink provides you with rich real-time and historical data:
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MotionLink User Interface
Intuitive Google mapping
Real-time vehicle tracking
Speed and idling monitoring
Mileage data
Geofencing and enter/exit alerts
Breadcrumbs to assist in project recall and internal and external compliance
With increased fleet visibility, you will quickly be able to pinpoint opportunities for improvement within
your fleet and ultimately boost your fleet’s efficiency, leading to better on-time performance and
reduced repair costs and overhead.
Geospatial Tools
All MotionLink products integrate GIS technology for placemark geocoding, route display, and analysis.
Advanced spatial and visual toolsets are also available to field supervisors to facilitate improved decision
making. The MotionLink Geospatial tools are flexible to provide a variety of functionality:
Service area GIS maps include highways and streets, land marks, water, and real-time traffic
integration.
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Fast and intuitive placemark geocoding and address location tools. Search by street,
intersection, and common names.
GIS navigation tools including pan, zoom, distance measure, and feature identification.
Flexible map options and configuration controls the display and views of the GIS map.
Serves as a basemap for Automated Vehicle Location.
Using the Geospatial Tools, MotionLink provides intuitive, geographically-based tools and control to
create and manage geofences for automatic trigger points of alerts and notifications.
Define Geofences and GeoTargets by:
Zones
Vehicle
Vehicle Group
Landmark with configurable radius
User Selected Boundary
Configure supervisor alerts based on GeoTarget definitions
GeoFence Creation
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Alerts and Notifications
Real-time notification is essential for providing your stakeholders with the information that matters
most to them. MotionLink offers multiple communications solutions for providing real-time information
to internal management of operational incidents such as speeding, idle time, stop count, and off-hours
and after-hours use. Additionally, field employees can also be notified of their driving behaviors as well
as when they are off route or off schedule.
Define Alerts and Notifications by:
Vehicle
Vehicle Group
Globally
Alert & Notification Creation
Alerts and Notifications can be configured for:
Offline/Online
Speeding
Idling
Stopping
Ignition On/Off
Preventative Maintenance
Start/Stop Motion
Geofence Exit/Enter
Door/Digital Sensor Trigger
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Alerts can be delivered via:
Web-based AVL viewer
Email and text message/SMS alerts
Android/iPhone Mobile Supervisor Application
Email Alerts SMS Text Alerts
MotionLink alerts and notifications keep you informed and allow you to manage your field-based
workers by exception.
Reporting
MotionLink provides both enterprise reporting and business intelligence tools to improve service,
vehicle usage, and management decisions. MotionLink integrates visual mapping and geo-spatial tools
to graphically display patterns and trends in your service area. These tools are based on key
performance indicators and provide many variations of displaying the data. MotionLink data can be
easily exported to third party applications such Excel and .pdf formats.
Keep your fingers on the pulse of your fleet by viewing easily viewing standardized reports to help you
keep track of your vehicles and workforce in real-time. Standardized reports include:
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Location readings
Stop reports
Idle reports
Trip length/duration reports
Speeding reports
Geofence violation reports
Preventative maintenance reports
Each report has drill down capabilities, by vehicle, to allow users to see the data behind the visual
displays to allow you to make informed decisions on the fly.
Preventative Vehicle Maintenance
MotionLink provides users with an interface to input basic preventative maintenance tasks for items
such as oil changes, tire rotations, annual inspections, etc. Maintenance tasks can be scheduled at pre-
defined mileage intervals or on specified dates.
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Vehicle Maintenance Reporting
MotionLink constantly manages the status of scheduled maintenance tasks and provides users with an
up-to-date status of pending, past due, and complemented tasks.
MOBILE SUPERVISOR APPLICATION
Mobile supervisors need quick and easy access to fleet status including vehicle locations, status and
alerts. The Mobile Web Supervisor tool allows supervisors to login from their iPhone, Android device, or
any web-enabled device and track their fleet virtually anywhere. Supervisors can view vehicle health
status on the fly or communicate to drivers if they exceed speed limits or set geofence boundaries.
The MotionLink Mobile Supervisor App is available in the iTunes store and Android marketplace.
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WIRED IN-VEHICLE AVL HARDWARE
Combining mobile data devices with the MotionLink technology platform allows for a seamless and
automated connection between employees, vehicles, supervisors and the office, which greatly increases
the success of your operations.
The following is the MotionLink AVL hardware device that will provide GPS data back to the MotionLink
software.
Proposed AVL Hardware
MotionLink AVL Specifications:
Internal GPS antenna for simplified installation
High sensitivity GPS
20,000 buffered message log
32 geo-fence capability
5 inputs/3 outputs capability
Dual serial ports
Power management sleep modes
Automatic, over-the-air configuration and firmware download
Communication Modes Status LEDs
GPRS/EDGE/HSPA and CDMA 1xRTT packet data, UDP GPS and cellular
and SMS
Operating Voltage
Location Technology 7-20 VDC internal battery
50 channel GPS
Power Consumption
Operating Voltage 3 mA @ 12V (deep sleep)
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7-20VDC 10 mA @ 12V (sleep on network with
SMS)
Location Technology 20 mA @ 12V (sleep on network with
50 channel GPS (with SBAS) GPRS)
SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN 70 mA @ 12V (active tracking)
Location Accuracy Temperature
2.0 meter CEP (with SBAS) -30º to +75º C (operating)
-40º to +85º C (storage)
Tracking Sensitivity
-162dBm Humidity
95%RH @ 50º C non-condensing
Acquisition Sensitivity
-147dBm Shock and Vibration
US Military Standards 202G and 810F,
SAE J1455
Inputs
5 (1 fixed bias low, 4 programmable bias)
EMC/EMI
SAE J1113; FCC–Part 15B; Industry
Outputs
Canada
3 relay driver (200 mA)
RoHS Compliant
Serial Interface
1 TTL serial, 1 switched power TTL)
Dimensions
2 x 4 x o.85”, (51 x 102 x 22 mm)
Analog Inputs
2 (1 internal VCC monitors, 1 external A/D input)
Weight
74 g (external), 85 g (internal)
Connection Type
20 pin Molex-type fused power harness
Fully certified FCC, CE, IC, PTCRB,
Applicable Carriers
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OBD PLUG IN-VEHICLE AVL HARDWARE
The following is the MotionLink OBD-AVL hardware device that will provide GPS data back to the
MotionLink software.
OBD-AVL Hardware
MotionLink OBD-AVL Specifications:
Internal GPS antenna for simplified installation
High sensitivity GPS
20,000 buffered message log
32 geo-fence capability
Power management sleep modes
Automatic, over-the-air configuration and firmware download
Communication Modes Status LEDs
GPRS/EDGE/HSPA and CDMA 1xRTT packet data, UDP GPS, OBD-II, and cellular
and SMS
Power Consumption
Location Technology 10mA @ 12V (deep sleep)
50 channel GPS 30mA @ 12V (sleep on network with
GPRS)
Operating Voltage 140mA @ 12V (active tracking)
7-20VDC
Temperature
Location Technology -30º to +75º C (operating)
50 channel GPS (with SBAS)
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SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN -40º to +85º C (storage)
Location Accuracy Humidity
2.0 meter CEP (with SBAS) 95%RH @ 50º C non-condensing
Tracking Sensitivity Shock and Vibration
-162dBm SAE J1455
Acquisition Sensitivity EMC/EMI
-148dBm SAE J1113; FCC–Part 15B; Industry
Canada
Inputs
None Dimensions
1.7” x 2.5” x 1.0”, (43 x 64 x 25 mm)
Outputs
None Weight
1.8oz. (51g)
Serial Interface
1 TTL serial Fully certified FCC, CE, IC, PTCRB,
Applicable Carriers
Connection Type
Built-In OBD-II Interface
NON-POWERED ASSET TRACKING (OPTIONAL)
Optionally – as eluded to in the specifications, MotionLink can offer a battery operated GPS tracking unit
designed for non-powered assets. With a lasting battery shelf life and built in accelerometer, MotionLink
can provide status updated daily or when asset is under motion. +
The following is the MotionLink AssetTrack hardware device that will provide GPS data back to the
MotionLink software, specifically designed for non-powered assets.
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Optional Battery Powered AVL Unit
MotionLink AssetTrack Specifications:
Ideal for colder environments (up to -40C) while still providing up to four (4) years of operation based on
configuration and reporting frequency
Fully integrated with multiple mounting options with no need for external antennas
Onboard 3-axis accelerometer for configurable security options
Environmental ratings for harsh installation environments – IP 66/68/69
Simplified over-the-air provisioning and device management delivered through the N4A Communications &
Management service delivery platform
Housing GPS Functionality
Dimensions: (L x W x H) 170 x 69 x 21 mm Channels: 16
Weight: < 198 g Sensitivity:
Environment Monitoring: -158 dBm (Typical)
Compliant: –20ºC to 60ºC Reacquisition: -157 dBm (Typical)
Operating: –40ºC to 60ºC Cold Start: -147 dBm (Typical)
Storage: –40ºC to 70ºC Interface
Water Ingress Rating: IP66 / IP68 / IP69 Physical Interface: Internal USB,
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Power Luminated External Power Switch,
N/A Flexible Mounting
Battery Certifications
Internal, non-rechargeable FCC: Yes
Capacity: 3000 mAh PTCRB: 5.6
CE: Yes
SIM Access
GCF: 3.43.1
1.8/3V SIM, Internal
eMark: Yes
RoHS Compliant: Yes
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SAMPLE SCREEN SHOTS
Graphical User Interface
Google Steet Level View With Traffic Updates
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Trip Breadcrumb Trails
User-Definable Geofencing
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Dynamic Real-Time View
Real-Time Idling Alert
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Vehicle Grouping By Department
Spatial Alert Reporting
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Audit Log
Mobile Supervisor Application
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BUDGET PROPOSAL
INITIAL UP-FRONT COSTS
Initial Costs – Wired AVL Total Per Unit
Wired AVL Hardware – 2600 $150
Hardware Installation $85
Total $235/unit
Initial Costs – OBD Plug Total Per Unit
OBD Plug – AVL Hardware $149
Installation – Plug & Play $49
Total $189/unit
MONTHLY SYSTEM COSTS – 60 SECOND UPDATES
Monthly Costs Total Per Unit
Monthly Monitoring Fee $23.50
Total $23.50/unit
MONTHLY SYSTEM COSTS – 30 SECOND UPDATES
Monthly Costs Total Per Unit
Monthly Monitoring Fee $28.00
Total $28.00/unit
MONTHLY SYSTEM COSTS – 10 SECOND UPDATES
Monthly Costs Total Per Unit
Monthly Monitoring Fee $33.00
Total $33.00/unit
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EXTENDED HARDWARE WARRANTY
Hardware Warranty Per Vehicle
Warranty Year 1 Included
1 Additional Year $35
2 Additional Years $65
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Pricing assumes a 3 year commitment.
Pricing assumes a quantity greater than 100 units
Installation costs do not include any PTO integration or additional I/O’s
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