CITY OF WORCESTER | Public Works Committee Meeting | Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 5:03 P.M. | Adjourned: 5:31 P.M. |
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Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov |
Clerk of the City Council
Nikolin Vangjeli | Committee Members | | Chairperson George J Russell | | Vice Chairperson Matthew E Wally | | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor George J Russell
Vice Chairperson Councilor Matthew E Wally
Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson | | | | | Also: | DPWP Deputy Commissioner William Coyle
DPWP Assistant Commissioner Russ Adams
Deputy City Clerk Stephen AJ Pottle, clerk | | | |
| 1. | Virtual Attendee Call-in Information | |
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| | | 1a. | Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may join us directly within the Esther Howland (South), follow the below link to join via the WebEx application or dial the direct line as indicated. If you would like to raise your hand when in the meeting as a call-in user you may dial *3. – Phone Number: 415-655-0001, Access Code: 172 541 7580.
https://cow.webex.com/cow/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed9a0c0985b4c2300d28b843c45ea2584 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized the following speakers:
1. Nicole Sawitz, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #3b
2. Lawrence Freed, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #3c
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| 2. | Approval of the Minutes | |
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| | | 2a. | Order - That the City Council Standing Committee on Public Safety hereby approves the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting on June 14, 2021. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and moved to adopt the item on a voice vote. Order adopted. | |
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| | | 3a. | Sharon Caruthers request reinstallation of downed guardrail in front of 38 Piedmont St.
# 7d CC September 29, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and recognized the DPW Assistant Commissioner, who provided a recommendation for the item to be given leave to withdraw.
Chairperson Councilor Russell brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks give priority to the reinstallation of a guardrail in front of 38 Piedmont St.
Chairperson Councilor Russell moved to accept the recommendation on a voice vote.
Recommend Leave to Withdraw | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks give priority to the reinstallation of a guardrail in front of 38 Piedmont St. | |
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| | | 3b. | Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Nicole E. Sawitz request installation of a guard rail at the corner and Westborough St. side of 1 Pioneer Rd.
# 7i CC August 11, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke in favor of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized the DPW Assistant Commissioner, who provided a recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized Councilor Wally, who discussed utilizing wooden guardrails in residential areas with the DPW Assistant Commissioner.
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who discussed the process to request the guardrails be painted with the DPW Assistant Commissioner.
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized Councilor Toomey, who discussed wooden guardrails with metal reinforcements with the DPW Assistant Commissioner.
Chairperson Councilor Russell then discussed the timeline for the installation of the guardrails with the DPW Assistant Commissioner.
Chairperson Councilor Russell moved to accept the recommendation on a voice vote.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 3c. | Lawrence Freed request the guardrails over Fowler Brook adjacent to 511 Mill St. be replaced.
# 7n CC March 17, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and recognized the DPW Assistant Commissioner, who provided a recommendation to approve.
Chairperson Councilor Russell brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks install waterway signage in the vicinity of Fowler Brook adjacent to 511 Mill St.
Chairperson Councilor Russell moved to accept the recommendation on a voice vote.
Recommend Approval | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks install waterway signage in the vicinity of Fowler Brook adjacent to 511 Mill St. | |
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| | | 3d. | Donna Warshaw request installation of a guardrail and/or jersey barrier in the vicinity of 149 Belmont St. to protect the fire sprinkler connection and building from further damage.
# 7o CC March 17, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who discussed the traffic issues at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized the DPW Assistant Commissioner, who provided a recommendation for the item to be given Leave to Withdraw.
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who discussed alternative solutions and investigation for the protective installation of the building in the vicinity of 149 Belmont St. with the DPW Assistant Commissioner.
Chairperson Councilor Russell brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks work in conjunction with the District Councilor to explore alternative protective practices to the guardrail for 149 Belmont St.
Chairperson Councilor Russell moved to accept the recommendation on a voice vote.
Recommend Leave to Withdraw | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks work in conjunction with the District Councilor to explore alternative protective practices to the guardrail for 149 Belmont St. | |
| 4. | Sidewalk Repair Petitions | |
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| | | 4a. | Doris Boulette request curb repair in front of 8 Clive St.
# 7c CC August 11, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with item #4b and #4c.
Chairperson Councilor Russell recognized the DPW Assistant Commissioner, who discussed the recommendation for item #4b be given Leave to Withdraw.
Chairperson Councilor Russell then discussed the plan concerning sidewalk repair for Upsala St. with the DPW Assistant Commissioner.
Chairperson Councilor Russell moved to accept the recommendation on a voice vote.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 4b. | Councilor George J. Russell request sidewalk repair on Standish St. from Hamilton St. to Grafton St.
# 9d CC July 20, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Leave to Withdraw (See Item #4a) | |
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| | | 4c. | Councilor George J. Russell request sidewalk repair on Upsala St., especially in the area of the Upsala Street Elder Apartments, located at 36 Upsala St.
# 9f CC July 20, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Approval (See Item #4a) | |
| 5. | Street Resurfacing Petitions | |
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| | | 5a. | Councilor George J. Russell request street resurfacing on Standish St. from Hamilton St. to Grafton St.
# 9e CC July 20, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with item #5b.
Chairperson Councilor Russell moved to recommend the item be approved on a voice vote.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 5b. | Councilor George J. Russell request street resurfacing on Upsala St., especially in the area of the Upsala Street Elder Apartments, located at 36 Upsala St.
# 9g CC July 20, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Approval (See Item #5a) | |
| 6. | Communications of the City Manager | |
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| | | 6a. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the FY21 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program.
# 10.6A CM July 20, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and recognized the DPW Assistant Commissioner, who provided information concerning the Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program.
Chairperson Councilor Russell then discussed the needs to provide flexibility for to allow for adjustments to the areas being repaired during construction process.
Chairperson Councilor Russell moved to recommend the item be approved on a voice vote.
Recommend Approval | |
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| | | 6b. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the FY21 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program.
# 9.5A CM February 23, 2021 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Russell read the item and moved to recommend the item be filed on a voice vote.
Recommend File | |
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