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File #: 200760    Version: 1
Type: Officer's Communication Status: Placed on File
File created: 2/10/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/11/2016 Final action: 4/13/2017
Enactment date: 2/11/2016 Enactment #: 200760
Title: DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 1/28/16.

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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 1/28/16.

 

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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 1/28/16 Meeting


ORDER                                          12.                      Order

(ID # 13276)                      By Ald. McLaughlin

That the Commissioner of Public Works consider covering the unused sewer drain at 22 Wesley Street.

RESOLUTION                     The Sewer Department will investigate this request by 2/5/16.

 

ORDER                                           13.                      Order

(ID # 13277)                      By Ald. McLaughlin

That the Commissioner of Public Works request that Russell Disposal continue to pick up trash from Smiles by Rosie, on Kensington Street, until the new trash ordinance is enforced.

RESOLUTION                     The DPW is not accepting new business trash customers and hasn’t since 1/2015 as proposed ordinance would phase out this service. Business owners must obtain private trash pick up at this time.                     

 

ORDER                                          22.                      Order

(ID # 13295)                      By Ald. Niedergang

That the Commissioner of Public Works fill in the pothole at 235 Lowell Street, near the Visiting Nurses Association.

RESOLUTION                     Completed.

 

ORDER                                          25.                      Order

(ID # 13298)                      By Ald. Niedergang

That the Commissioner of Public Works explain to this Board how to find out when a particular street is scheduled to be re-paved.

RESOLUTION                     Through the City Engineer, Charles Quigley, a five-year plan is created.

 

ORDER                                          26.                      Order

(ID # 13299)                      By Ald. Niedergang

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the damaged yellow metal bollard on the east side of Cedar Street at the Community Path.

RESOLUTION                     I have contacted District 4. It will be replaced.

 

ORDER                                          57.                      Order

(ID # 13312)                      By Ald. White Jr., Lafuente

That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before the Committee on Public Utilities and Works to address the assistance the City can provide for a city tree root that is growing into the basement of the home at 25 Meacham Street.

RESOLUTION                     Unless the tree is creating a public safety issue, it is protected by Ch. 87 Mass Law.