Public Works & Capital Improvements (Subcommittee of City Council)

CITY OF NORWICH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS February 23, 2023 TO: City Clerk FROM: Director of Public Works FILE#: PWD 061-23 SUBJECT: MINUTES OF PUBLIC WORKS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE The regular meeting of the Public Works and Capital Improvements Committee was held on Tuesday February 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m at 50 Clinton Ave. Attendance was as follows: Committee Members Administration President Pro-Tempore Joseph DeLucia Patrick McLaughlin, Director Alderwoman Stacy Gould Brian Long, City Engineer Alderman Swarnjit Singh Kendra Cook-Eggert, Recording Secretary Guests John Raymond, PW Fleet Superintendent Tracy Montoya, City of Norwich Fire Chief 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the January 17, 2023 meeting were unanimously approved, with a correction to the year of the meeting. (Motion: Singh Second: Gould) 3. CITIZEN COMMENT Joann Philbrick was present to inquire about possible plans to take down the dead end sign at Connecticut Ave Ext., as you enter it from Connecticut Ave., because it confuses traffic. McLaughlin said he would cover the sign up. 4. OLD BUSINESS A. Public Works Projects Updates • Sherman Street Bridge – Utility work on Asylum St. is continuing. Finishing up the water connection and coordinating with NPU for gas and the fire hydrant. The project is on schedule to start work on the second bridge this spring. • Uncas Leap Heritage Park – going out to Bid shortly. • Annual Paving Contract – opening Bids this Friday, February 24th. • Armstrong Tennis Courts – The project is on hold for the winter. The improvements to the parking lot will be bid shortly, with a spring/summer construction expected. Lighting for the parking lot will be included. • Sidewalk Project (Prospect St) – The project is out to Bid. • Pickle Ball – going out to Bid this spring. • Mohegan Park Toddler Playscape – woodchips were delivered this week. Playground will be ready within the next two weeks, as a result of the mild winter.