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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 8/28/14.
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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 8/28/14 Meeting
ORDER 14. Order
(ID # 10087) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility company to realign the utility pole in front of 47 Oliver Street.
RESOLUTION The pole will be inspected by the Lights and Lines Superintendent and we will notify the proper utility.
ORDER 16. Order
(ID # 10092) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the sewer at McGrath Highway and Cross Street and take corrective action to prevent it from flooding when it rains.
RESOLUTION Please provide the frequency with which this location is experiencing flooding.
ORDER 20. Order
(ID # 10095) By Ald. Ballantyne
That the City Engineer, the Director of SPCD, and the Superintendent of ISD advise this Board of their plan to manage and eliminate flooding on streets, in houses and in businesses throughout the city.
RESOLUTION Please provide the frequency with which this location is experiencing flooding.
ORDER 21. Order
(ID # 10096) By Ald. Ballantyne
That the Commissioner of Public Works contact NStar about removing the double pole at 72 Curtis Street. (2nd request.)
RESOLUTION Will notify NStar.
ORDER 27. Order
(ID # 10106) By Ald. Rossetti, Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the SOCCER NOT PERMITTED ON FIELD sign from Trum Field.
RESOLUTION Will be done by September 10th.
ORDER 28. Order
(ID # 10107) By Ald. Rossetti, Gewirtz, Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr.
That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board the current policy on the posting of paper advertisements (e.g. apartments, babysitting, etc.), and remove all such papers in the Davis Square area.
RESOLUTION Chapter 9, Section IV, 9-48 of our Ordinance Code is followed for policy. I have ordered the Highway Dept. to remove any and all postings as they see them affixed to City property. When it comes to commercial property, ISD must carry out this process.
ORDER 29. Order
(ID # 10105) By Ald. Rossetti, McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the overgrowth near 101 Flint Street.
RESOLUTION This area falls under the Gilman Street Bridge construction project. The area will be cleaned and landscaped as part of the completion of that project.
ORDER 31. Order
(ID # 10108) By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works confer with OSPCD on the proper maintenance of Quincy Park, and clear the Park of overgrowth.
RESOLUTION This will be complete by August 30th.
ORDER 34. Order
(ID # 10111) By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the saw horse signs at the corner of Lewis and Rose Streets.
RESOLUTION Complete.
ORDER 37. Order
(ID # 10114) By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the tree at 244 Somerville Avenue to determine its condition.
RESOLUTION Will have arborist evaluate the health of this tree on his next visit.
ORDER 38. Order
(ID # 10123) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board about how utilities inform residents about work on their streets, utility poles or power lines.
RESOLUTION When they are working in the streets, they purchase signs from Traffic & Parking and post them on the appropriate street 48 hours in advance. They do not post signs in advance for issues involving public safety.
ORDER 41. Order
(ID # 10115) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the bulbs in the three streetlights in Junction Park nearest to Woodbine Street and Centre Street.
RESOLUTION The work order has been added to the 311 list again.
ORDER 42. Order
(ID # 10116) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works check and replace the bulbs in the first two streetlights on Woodbine Street nearest to Junction Park.
RESOLUTION This work order has been added to the 311 list again.
ORDER 43. Order
(ID # 10117) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair two potholes on the west side of Lowell Street, near the intersection with Woodbine Street.
RESOLUTION This will be completed on 8/28/14.
ORDER 44. Order
(ID # 10118) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Ward 5 Alderman with the timeline for repaving Linden Avenue and Porter Street.
RESOLUTION Linden Ave. will be paved late spring/earlier summer 2015 after the gas and main installation is complete and utility trench settles.
ORDER 50. Order
(ID # 10127) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 42 Spring Street.
RESOLUTION Will be complete by 9/5/14.
ORDER 51. Order
(ID # 10128) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the appropriate utility company to remove the leaning double pole at 33 Columbus Avenue immediately.
RESOLUTION Have been in contact with utilities. Still waiting for final transfer (Verizon).
ORDER 52. Order
(ID # 10129) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the uprooted sidewalk panels at the corner of School and Madison Streets.
RESOLUTION If this is not an HP ramp, we will make the repair by 9/5/14.
ORDER 53. Order
(ID # 10130) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the appropriate utility company to remove the double pole at 7 Belmont Place.
RESOLUTION Will inspect and contact the proper utility.