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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 9/11/14.
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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 9/11/14 Meeting
ORDER 3. Order
(ID # 10193) By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works place additional trash barrels in Davis Square and empty the solar trash bins more frequently.
RESOLUTION We are presently emptying the solar barrels once a day and on an as needed basis. However, once additional machines become available we will place additional barrels in this area.
ORDER 6. Order
(ID # 10196) By Ald. Gewirtz
That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring developers of new residential projects to install backflow preventers to prevent combined sewer overflow during heavy rains.
RESOLUTION The first ten feet of plumbing from the foundation is the jurisdiction of the state plumbing code. Please refer this to the City Plumbing Inspector.
ORDER 8. Order
(ID # 10198) By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works plant two trees near 159 Morrison Ave, in the vicinity of the lost large tree.
RESOLUTION Waiting on the delivery of trees to be planted this fall. Once they are received they will be planted. OSPCD's Transportation and Infrastructure Division is in charge of the tree plantings in the City.
ORDER 9. Order
(ID # 10199) By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Board on the installation of new posts on Elm Street, near Posto, for decorative purposes during the upcoming holiday season.
RESOLUTION When this was last discussed, there was no plan to address this issue due to the lack of space and available electric outlets.
ORDER 12. Order
(ID # 10202) By Ald. Lafuente
That the Commissioner of Public Works request that the state clean the space under I-93 in the Ten Hills area and remove all vehicles and stored items.
RESOLUTION This request has been made on several occasions. I am supposed to meet a representative of MassDOT and view the site next Friday.
ORDER 14. Order
(ID # 10204) By Ald. Lafuente
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 50 E. Albion Street.
RESOLUTION The DPW will re-evaluate area. This repair may be the responsibility of the home owner. Will make the repair if it is the city’s responsibility.
ORDER 18. Order
(ID # 10208) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works clear sewer drains of leaves and other debris on Cedar Street between Highland Avenue and Summer Street, and on surrounding streets.
RESOLUTION Before pending storms, the Sewer Department cleans leaves and debri from all trouble locations. In addition, we have had BMC in to begin discussions on catch basin cleaning work.
ORDER 19. Order
(ID # 10209) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the bulbs in the three street lights in Junction Park nearest to Woodbine Street and Centre Street that have been out for many months. (3rd Request)
RESOLUTION This action was completed in-house on Wed., Sept. 10.
ORDER 20. Order
(ID # 10210) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the bulb in the street light on Woodbine Street that is second closest to Junction Park. (3rd Request)
RESOLUTION This request has been placed with Siemens for the third time. We will follow up with the Vendor.
ORDER 21. Order
(ID # 10211) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works closely monitor NSTAR’S re-pavement of Linden Avenue to ensure that the pavement around the crosswalk at Summer Street is flat and even so that pedestrians do not trip.
RESOLUTION NStar is not paving. The Engineering Dept. Will oversee the paving contractor.
ORDER 28. Order
(ID # 10218) By Ald. Connolly, McLaughlin, Rossetti, Sullivan, White Jr.
That the Commissioner of Public Works contact Mass Highway to request that they cut back the overgrowth on the right-hand side of the Broadway - Somerville exit ramp off of Route 93.
RESOLUTION This request was made today (9-11-14).
ORDER 29. Order
(ID # 10219) By Ald. Connolly, Rossetti, Sullivan, White Jr.
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of the Traffic and Parking, rename the ROAD CLOSED signs used to redirect SomerStreet events notices. (Cc to the Director of the Arts Council)
RESOLUTION Work order will be completed in a timely fashion.
ORDER 31. Order
(ID # 10221) By Ald. McWatters, Lafuente
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Fire Engineer order the appropriate utility companies to remove the double pole at 33 Columbus Avenue as it is creating a public safety issue.
RESOLUTION A brand new pole will be installed by the end of next week (9/26) and a request for a pole directly across the street will be applied for by NStar to remove the current stress placed on the custom pole.
ORDER 35. Order
(ID # 10225) By Ald. Ballantyne
That the Commissioner of Public Works reposition the manhole covers in front of 33 Claremon Avenue so they are properly closed.
RESOLUTION This was addressed by the Sewer Department today.
ORDER 36. Order
(ID # 10226) By Ald. Ballantyne
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim all dead branches from the tree at 186-188 Powderhouse Blvd.
RESOLUTION Complete.
ORDER 61. Order
(ID # 10241) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at 17 Thorpe Street.
RESOLUTION Sent to Contractor to repair.
ORDER 62. Order
(ID # 10242) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works empty the trash barrels along lower Broadway and temporarily place additional trash barrels in the area, prior to the planned September 16th event there.
RESOLUTION Complete.
ORDER 63. Order
(ID # 10246) By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the missing lamp post at 425 Somerville Avenue.
RESOLUTION Order for new pole is being placed. As soon as we take delivery, installation will be scheduled.
ORDER 64. Order
(ID # 10247) By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works assess the adequacy of street lighting along Chester, Fitchburg and Poplar Streets, install additional lighting where needed and repair street lights which are not working on those streets.
RESOLUTION Will take a look at the lighting in this area and work to adding additional lighting as needed.