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APRIL 5, 2005
ATTENDANCE: Kevin Poruban, Chair; Douglas Hempstead; Carvin Hilliard;
Bruce Kimmel; Fred Bondi (7:45 p.m.)
STAFF: Hal Alvord, Director; Richard Linnartz, Principal Engineer;
Lisa Bardon, Operations Manager
Mr. Poruban called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
APPROVALS/AUTHORIZATIONS
** MR. KIMMEL MOVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
2A. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR ALEX A. KNOPP TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NAGY BROS. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR PROJECT NO. DPW 2004-1, SILVERMINE RIVER FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT AND STREAM AND DPW 2004-1A, RESTORATION PROJECT AND SILVERMINE RIVER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REHABILITATION, FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $175,955.75
2B. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ISSUE ORDERS ON CONTRACT TO THE NAGY BROS. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR PROJECT NO. DPW 2004-1, SILVERMINE RIVER FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT AND STREAM AND DPW 2004-1A, RESTORATION PROJECT AND SILVERMINE RIVER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REHABILITATION, FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $17,595.58
Mr. Linnartz distributed the 3 bid results and said that Nagy Brothers from Monroe was the low bidder. He explained that the funds are available to complete this project. The project has been approved by the DEP and the Army Corps of Engineers.
Mr. Bondi arrived at 7:45 p.m.
ACCOUNT NO. 09 01 / 02 4060 5777 C0045
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
** MR. KIMMEL MOVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
3A. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, ALEX A. KNOPP, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE M. RONDANO, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. SS 2005-1, PROPOSED SANITARY SEWERS TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON OLD FIELD ROAD, OLD FIELD PLACE AND A PORTION OF WITCH LANE, FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $389,427.40.
3B. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ISSUE ORDERS ON CONTRACT TO M. RONDANO, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. SS 2005-1, PROPOSED SANITARY SEWERS TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON OLD FIELD ROAD, OLD FIELD PLACE AND A PORTION OF WITCH LANE, FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $38,942.
ACCOUNT NO. 09 01 4021 5777 C0199
Mr. Linnartz explained that this is a sewer project that this is a sewer project in Rowayton.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
** MR. HEMPSTEAD MOVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM
4. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, ALEX A. KNOPP, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SILVERMINE RIVER TRAIL PROJECT (GRANT AMOUNT IS $25,000)
Mr. Linnartz said that this request is for additional funding for this project that was approved earlier in the agenda.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
** MR. BONDI MOVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM
5. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO PURCHASE A HYDROSEEDING MACHINE FROM BUTLER POWER EQUIPMENT, FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $6,000.
ACCOUNT NO. 0904 4031 5777 C0289
Mr. Alvord explained that this machine will be used to re-seed areas that were damaged by the snow plows during the winter. In the past this was done by hand, each year could not be completed. Mr. Alvord explained how the machine works. The staff will be trained on how to use the machine and if it is loaned out to other departments, there will be a sign in/sign out sheet.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
** MR. BONDI MOVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM
6. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO PURCHASE A CURBING MACHINE FROM MADISON SUPPLY COMPANY, FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $8,500.
ACCOUNT NO. 0904 4021 5777 C0289
Mr. Alvord explained that in the past they leased a curbing machine or hired someone to do it. They have been spending $6,300 per year for this and did not get all of the curbs done.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
** MR. KIMMEL MOVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM
7. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, ALEX A. KNOPP, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MALCOLM PIRNIE, INC. FOR ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT AND CLOSURE APPLICATION PREPARATION FOR CONSTRUCTION/SITEWORK AT HERITAGE PARK (OYSTER SHELL PARK, NORWALK LANDFILL FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,000.
ACCOUNT NO. REDEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT
0902 0910 5777 C0241
Mr. Alvord said that the landfill closed 25 years ago. This is being funded by a Redevelopment grant earmarked for Oyster Shell Park.
** MR. KIMMEL MOVED THAT MALCOLM PIRNIE, INC., WILL COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN FIVE WEEKS AFTER THE DATE OF EXECUTION
** MAIN MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
** AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
DISCUSSION
8. ENGINEERING DIVISION REPORT
CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGES IN THE COMING YEAR
Mr. Alvord explained their construction challenges and said that they have a huge construction workload and one construction inspector. He said that he sent a memo to the Mayor and the issues have been addressed. They will be getting five interns. The intern program has been very successful.
RECONFIGURATION OF WEBSTER PARKING LOT
Mr. Linnartz presented site plans for the Webster Parking lot and described the changes. The intent of the reconfiguration is to solve several problems.
9. OPERATIONS DIVISION REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS CENTER ROOF
Ms. Bardon said that the ceiling caved in on March 29th. The more the roof leaks, the more damage will be done to the building. Grubb & Ellis contacted roofers and Brian Sweeney determined that the problem was most likely from the sky light. There are also some flashing problems. The skylight is 30 x 18 feet. Ms. Bardon said that she will present replacement costs at the next meeting.
SPECIAL WASTE COLLECTIONS SITE
Ms. Bardon said that she had hoped to find the capital to fund this project this year. Raising the carting fee by $1.00 would cover the debt service on this, but the City does not want to incur additional debt. This project will be on hold until funds become available. Mr. Alvord said that they will look to see if there are any available grants they could apply for this item.
CITYWIDE SPRING CLEANUP, SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2005
Ms. Bardon said that the citywide cleanup will focus on litter pick up, not bulk trash. Mr. Alvord said that about a dozen companies will donate trucks, gloves and bags in support of this clean up. Two companies offered to provide trucks for the Wall Street and SoNo areas. The rest of the city is covered by neighborhood associations.
Mr. Bondi asked if anything was being done about putting trash in plastic containers. Mr. Alvord said that he submitted a proposed ordinance to the Law Department and is waiting for a response.
10. BUDGET UPDATE
CURRENT CAPITAL BUDGET STATUS
FY 05-06 OPERATING BUDGET
FY 05-06 CAPITAL BUDGET
Mr. Alvord said that all of the budgets were approved by the Board of Estimate and Taxation last night. He explained what items were cut from the budget.
APPROVALS/AUTHORIZATIONS (continued)
** MR. BONDI MOVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM
1. APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE DATED TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005
Correct spelling of Barton to Bardon throughout
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
OTHER
Mr. Poruban said that there is $50,000 that is not going to be used for the Police Department and he would like to identify another priority for that money. Mr. Alvord said that his first use for that money would be for the roof at the public works center. Ms. Bardon suggested adding it to GIS funding.
Mr. Hilliard asked if the City has to do something to get federal funding for flooding assistance. Mr. Alvord explained that it would have to be along the magnitude of coastal flooding and we do not have that kind of damage. He said that the localized issues will not qualify for flood assistance.
NEXT PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING: TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2005
** MR. KIMMEL MOVED TO ADJOURN
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rosemarie Lombardi
Telesco Secretarial Services
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