City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 201571

• File #: 201571
• Version: 1
• Type: Officer's Communication
• Status: Placed on File
• File created: 5/11/2016
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 5/26/2016
• Final action: 4/13/2017
• Enactment date: 5/26/2016
• Enactment #: 201571
• Title: DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/12/16.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/13/2017	7	City Council	Work completed
4/5/2017	6	Public Utilities and Public Works Committee	Work completed
11/10/2016	5	City Council	Work completed
10/27/2016	4	Housing and Community Development Committee	Placed on file
9/21/2016	4	Public Utilities and Public Works Committee	Kept in committee
7/14/2016	8	City Council	Work completed
6/27/2016	4	Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee	Work completed
5/26/2016	3	City Council	Placed on file

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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/12/16.

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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 5/12/15 Meeting

ORDER                     5. Order

                     (ID # 14083) By Ald. McLaughlin

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wires at 6 Florence Street.

RESOLUTION                     We will notify the appropriate utility.

ORDER                     7. Order

                     (ID # 14085) By Ald. McLaughlin

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the grass in front of the East Somerville Library and ensure that the sprinklers are operational.

RESOLUTION                     We will evaluate the situation and put in place a plan to meet your                      request.

ORDER                     8. Order

                     (ID # 14089) By Ald. McLaughlin

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the numerous dead trees on lower Broadway and update this Board on his progress.

RESOLUTION                     We will schedule the arborist to evaluate the trees. Trees found to be dead will be removed. Replanting request will be forwarded to OSPCD.

ORDER                     10. Order

                     (ID # 14105) By Ald. Sullivan, McLaughlin, White Jr., Connolly, Rossetti

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works address the leaning utility pole at the East Somerville Community School on Glen Street.

RESOLUTION                     The City does not own utility poles. DPW will notify the proper utility/owner of the pole to inspect for potential hazard.

ORDER                     11. Order

                     (ID # 14106) By Ald. Sullivan, Lafuente, White Jr., Connolly, Rossetti

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works contact DCR to repair Pole #25 on Route 28, across from the Somerville Courthouse.

RESOLUTION                     Complete.

ORDER                     12. Order

                     (ID # 14107) By Ald. Connolly, Davis

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works maintain or replace the tree at 81 College Avenue.

RESOLUTION                     We will schedule the arborist to evaluate the tree and refer to OSPCD for new tree if necessary.

ORDER                     13. Order

                     (ID # 14108) By Ald. Connolly, Davis

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the gap between the driveway/sidewalk and the roadway at 80 Winslow Avenue.

RESOLUTION                     Complete.

ORDER                     14. Order

                     (ID # 14109) By Ald. Connolly, Davis

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the loose manhole cover at 30 College Avenue.

RESOLUTION                     Complete.