City of Somerville header
File #: 202292    Version: 1
Type: Officer's Communication Status: Placed on File
File created: 10/13/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/26/2016 Final action: 12/8/2016
Enactment date: 10/26/2016 Enactment #: 202292
Title: DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/13/16.

  Agenda Text

title

DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/13/16.

 

body

Official Text

Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 10/13/16 Meeting

 

ORDER                                          6.                      Order

(ID # 14888)                      By Ald. McLaughlin

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the overgrown tree at 22 Wisconsin Avenue.

RESOLUTION                     Completed. Area cleared of brush and debris.

 

ORDER                                           8.                      Order

(ID # 14861)                      By Ald. Connolly, Davis

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the handrail at the Clifton Street entrance to the community path.

RESOLUTION                     Complete.

 

ORDER                                          9.                      Order

(ID # 14862)                      By Ald. Connolly, Davis

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the unlit street lamps in Davis Square Plaza, opposite the Somerville Theatre.

RESOLUTION                     Parts order was required. Work will be complete soon.

 

ORDER                                          10.                      Order

(ID # 14863)                      By Ald. Connolly, Davis

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at Boston Burger in Davis Square Plaza.

RESOLUTION                     In progress. Getting pricing.                     

 

ORDER                                          14.                      Order

(ID # 14873)                      By Ald. McWatters

That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels on Warren Avenue, from Properzi Manner to Union Square.

RESOLUTION                     This will be done next week. We are working with brick.

 

ORDER                                          18.                      Order

(ID # 14877)                      By Ald. Niedergang

That the Commissioner of Public Works clarify to this Board and Constituent Services, and post on the city’s website, the regulations for putting trash out in plastic bags that are not inside a garbage can.

RESOLUTION                     Revised ordinance includes:

                     While stored on residential property, all trash must now be stored in waterproof and airtight containers with a lid;

                     Trash put out for pickup must remain in a container, but does not have to be covered;

                     Containers put out for pickup may not exceed 50 pounds when full;

                     Trash stored in other non-regulation barrels or unapproved containers will be considered bulk items; they will be disposed of, but will be considered in violation and ticketed appropriately.

 

ORDER                                          19.                      Order

(ID # 14878)                      By Ald. Niedergang

That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the foot-wide strip of accumulated pigeon droppings on the Community Path under the Lowell Street Bridge.

RESOLUTION                     Will be pressure washed on 10/14/16.

 

ORDER                                          20.                      Order

(ID # 14879)                      By Ald. Niedergang

That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the many small pot holes on Hudson Street, from behind the east end of the Armory through 36 Hudson Street.

RESOLUTION                     Work will be completed by 10/14/16.

 

ORDER                                          21.                      Order

(ID # 14880)                      By Ald. Niedergang

That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the responsible utility companies to raise or move the low-hanging wires that cross between 75-79 Benton Road.

RESOLUTION                     Lights and Lines Department will tie up the wires temporarily until utility company can make final repair. Double pole is the issue.

 

ORDER                                          22.                      Order

(ID # 14881)                      By Ald. Niedergang

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the two street lamps at the eastern entrance to Junction Park, adjacent to the Cambridge Health Alliance parking lot.

RESOLUTION                     Will order parts to make repairs. Should be complete by 10/21/16.

 

ORDER                                          26.                      Order

(ID # 14885)                      By Ald. Sullivan, McLaughlin, Connolly, Rossetti, White Jr.

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light on Bishop Place.

RESOLUTION                     Complete.

 

ORDER                                          27.                      Order

(ID # 14890)                      By Ald. Heuston

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees at Palmacci Park.

                                                               Complete.