City Council

Minutes of the Public Utilities Committee Meeting Troy City Council April 14, 2016 6:00 pm Public Utilities Chairman Bodnar started the meeting as a workshop as he did not have a quorum. In attendance for the workshop were Council President Mantello, Council Members Ashe-McPherson and Doherty, Deputy Mayor Kurzejeski, Corporation Counsel Glasheen and Chris Wheland, Bodnar asked Chris to give an update on Campbell Ave. Chris stated that paving will begin on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 9:00 am and reopen Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 5:00 pm. Traffic will be detoured using the same detour as last time. Council Member Donohue arrived at 6:09 pm and Chairman Bodnar called the meeting to order. Roll Call: Committee Chair Bodnar and Committee member Donohue were present. Sullivan- Teta arrived at 6:25 pm. Chris continued about the Campbell Ave paving schedule and stated Monday they will dig out and Tuesday is concrete. Chris stated they use concrete as it holds heavier trucks Chris stated there is another line that’s starts at the firehouse to Franklin Terrace that that needs repair and they will also repair this line but it is patch. Chris stated there are better options but there is no sewer fund balance. Bodnar asked if Police will bring signs for the detour and encouraged a follow up with Police. Monica stated she contacted the business and will follow up with Police and Fire. Bodnar asked about the status of the fleet. Chris stated they are in need of a dump truck and two utility vehicles. Upon the discussion of procedures for reporting a water and sewer issue, Chris stated there are two 24 hour emergency phone numbers. 518-237-0241 and 518-237-0611. The person on call will contact the supervisors and evaluate the problem. Chris stated there are 74 employees in in water and sewer. Dean Bodnar stated that 2 years ago this committee took a tour the Public Utilities operations and that 20 years ago the department had 150 employees. Chris stated he would like more employees so he would not have to hire consultants. Erin noted that the water billing department is at City Hall. Complaints about billing are handled at City Hall by a Water Advisory Committee. The committee meets weekly. Dean asked about the replacement timeline for meters. Chris said it’s a 10 year plan and we will complete in two to three years.. Sullivan-Teta made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Donohue. Meeting adjourned at 7:43 pm Patricia O’Brien City Clerk