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File #: 203898    Version: 1
Type: Officer's Communication Status: Placed on File
File created: 6/22/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/13/2017 Final action: 7/13/2017
Enactment date: 7/13/2017 Enactment #: 203898
Title: DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/22/17.

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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/22/17.

 

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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 6/22/17 Meeting

 

ORDER                     14.                      Order

(ID # 16428)                      By Ald. Niedergang

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the uplifted sidewalk at 41 Rogers Avenue.

RESOLUTION                     This will be complete by the end of next week.

 

ORDER                     15.                      Order

(ID # 16429)                      By Ald. Niedergang

That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree branches that are touching the house at 41 Rogers Avenue.

RESOLUTION                     This will be done.

 

ORDER                     20.                      Order

(ID # 16424)                      By Ald. Heuston

That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD require all utility and street contractors to secure metal plates when work ceases, to eliminate loose, vibrating plates.

RESOLUTION                     This will be enforced.

 

ORDER                     21.                      Order

(ID # 16425)                      By Ald. Heuston

That the City Solicitor consult with the Commissioner of Public Works to draft an ordinance requiring contractors and utilities to secure metal plates during street construction.

RESOLUTION                     I will be available to work with the Law Department for this.

 

ORDER                     22.                      Order

(ID # 16434)                      By Ald. Connolly, Sullivan, Rossetti, White Jr., Davis

That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead trees on College Avenue between Morrison and Francesca Avenues and on Kidder Avenue between Willow and Josephine Avenues.

RESOLUTION                     This request should be referred to SPCD.

 

ORDER                     24.                      Order

(ID # 16436)                      By Ald. Sullivan, McLaughlin, Connolly, Rossetti, White Jr.

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 13 Rush                      Street.

RESOLUTION                     This will be done by the end of next week.

 

ORDER                     26.                      Order

(ID # 16438)                      By Ald. McLaughlin

That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the water fountains in Assembly Row are operational.

RESOLUTION                     These fountains are not owned by the City of Somerville. The ones in front are owned by Federal Realty and the ones in back are owned by DCR.

 

ORDER                     27.                      Order

(ID # 16439)                      By Ald. McLaughlin

That the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wire on the bottom of Mt. Vernon Street by Washington Street.

RESOLUTION                     The Superintendent of Lights and Lines will address this issue.

 

ORDER                     30.                      Order

(ID # 16442)                      By Ald. McWatters, Rossetti, White Jr., Connolly, Sullivan

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panels at 5 Spring Hill Terrace.

RESOLUTION                     This will be done as soon as possible.

 

ORDER                     31.                      Order

(ID # 16443)                      By Ald. McWatters, Rossetti, White Jr., Connolly, Sullivan

That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the grass at Dickerman                      Park.

RESOLUTION                     This has been completed.

 

ORDER                     32.                      Order

(ID # 16444)                      By Ald. McWatters, Rossetti, White Jr., Connolly, Sullivan

That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pot holes on Summer Street between Porter and Craigie Streets.

RESOLUTION                     This will be done today or tomorrow.