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JANUARY 2, 2006
ATTENDANCE: William Krummel, Chairman; Fred Bondi, Douglas Hempstead,
Kelly Straniti, Kevin Poruban
STAFF: Hal Alvord, DPW Director
OTHERS: John Burritt, Redevelopment Assistant Director; Louis
Schulman, Norwalk Transit District Administrator.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Krummel called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. There was a quorum present
PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Krummel opened the Public Hearing of Necessity for the Abandonment of a Portion of Putnam Avenue in connection with the Reed Putnam Redevelopment Project at 7:37 p.m.
Mr. Alvord asked Mr. Burritt to speak. Mr. Burritt explained that the abandonment of the portion of the street is the first step for the process for the development. He requested that the stretch of Putnam Avenue, known as Putnam Avenue North, which extends from Reed Street on the south to Crescent Street on the north. This is contained within Parcels 1 and 2 of the Reed Putnam Project. Under the existing Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) between the City and the Developer, as well as under the developer’s contemplated revisions, the aforementioned section of Putnam Avenue was scheduled for abandonment at such time as the developer acquired title to both sides of the roadway. At this point in time, the developer has acquired the titles and had now submitted an application to the Department of Public Works (DPW). Mr. Burritt stated that he believes it is in the City’s interest. Mr. Burritt stated that he was happy to make this the first step in the process of the project for 2007. This proposal was approved by the Planning Committee as an 8-24 item in 2001.
Mr. Bondi asked Mr. Burritt for some clarification about the notations on the map, which Mr. Burritt reviewed with him. Mr. Hempstead asked who the applicant was. Mr. Burritt replied that the applicant was the Redevelopment Agency, but 95/7 is a involved party.
Mr. Hempstead asked about the assessment of value on this portion of roadway, who would be paying for it. Mr. Burritt addressed that issue by referring to the LDA, which governs the whole transaction. Section 5.6 of the LDA deals with the discontinuance of City streets for the plan. Mr. Burritt then read the section for the Committee. Mr. Burritt reviewed various details associated with the legal process for abandoning the street. He concluded that the City, doing business as the Redevelopment Agency, was the applicant. Mr. Burritt then read a portion of the section, which stated that the abandoned public streets will be done pursuant to common law at no cost to the owners of the abutting properties on either side of the street. Mr. Burritt stated that it was not anticipated that there would be a value, but in the event that there should a determination, another section of the LDA addresses this. Mr. Burritt then reviewed this section of the LDA with the Committee.
Mr. Hempstead then asked about whether there would be access on Putnam until the Redevelopment Agency obtained all the needed approvals. Mr. Burritt said that the Redevelopment Agency was focused on the administrative process at this time rather than the actual removal of the roadway. Mr. Hempstead expressed concerns that if the abandonment takes place, the developer could block off the portion of Putnam. With the development of West Avenue, Mr. Hempstead felt that it was important to keep access to Crescent Street. Mr. Burritt said that something could be worked out with the Legal Department and said that the developer would be quite amenable to that.
Mr. Poruban had some questions about the area around the Interstate 95 ramp and possible future abandonment of that portion of Crescent Street. Mr. Burritt reviewed the details with him. He also reviewed the changes of the design from the original development plan to the current development plan for the Committee. Mr. Burritt also commented that there was an improvement for Crescent Street planned that would improve the grade coming up to Butler and also take reduce the sharp curve for easier movement.
Mr. Burritt concluded with the fact that the Redevelopment Agency would be applying for many Public Works applications as the Reed Putnam project progressed.
Seeing that there were no members of the public present who wished to speak on the issue Mr. Krummel then announced he would close the public hearing
** MR. BONDI MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING OF NECESSITY FOR THE ABANDONMENT
OF A PORTION OF PUTNAM AVENUE IN CONNECTION WITH THE REED PUTNAM REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The public hearing was closed at 7:54 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT
APPROVALS/AUTHORIZATIONS
1. Approve the Minutes from the Public Works Committee of Tuesday, December 5, 2006.
Mr. Alvord stated that he had not yet received the minutes from the December 5th meeting.
Mr. Bondi then requested that the Committee move to Item #4 to facility the Redevelopment Agency.
4. a. Approve the execute of a Force Account Agreement between the City of Norwalk and Metro North and Authorize the Mayor Richard A. Moccia, to execute any and all documents necessary to effectate the Force Account Agreement for the purpose of construction of that portion of the Reed Streets Extension and Underpass determined to fall within the requirements of the Force Account Agreement by Metro North.
** MR. BONDI MOVED TO CONSIDER AGENDA ITEMS:
4. A. APPROVE THE EXECUTE OF A FORCE ACCOUNT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORWALK AND METRO NORTH AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR RICHARD A. MOCCIA, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTATE THE FORCE ACCOUNT AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF THAT PORTION OF THE REED STREETS EXTENSION AND UNDERPASS DETERMINED TO FALL WITHIN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FORCE ACCOUNT AGREEMENT BY METRO NORTH.
4.B. APPROVE AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $900,000 TO FUND THE FORCE ACCOUNT WORK REQUIRED UNDER THE FORCE ACCOUNT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORWALK AND METRO NORTH RAILROAD FOR THE REED STREET EXTENSION AND UNDERPASS PROJECT. (FUNDING SOURCE – SPECIAL ACT 01-02 REED PUTNAM URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT 6.5)
Mr. Alvord gave a brief overview o f the proposal to the Committee. He stated
that there had been a great deal of cooperation from the railroad on this matter.
Mr. Burritt explained the term “force agreement” and its scope. Mr. Burritt
informed the Committee that the Marshall Street, Ann Street and North Water
Street bridges are all below standard clearances. The City has invested a significant
amount of money in the Maritime Aquarium, the Maritime Garage and the general
Reed Putnam project. This improvement will be a key for pedestrian movement
through the Reed Putnam project. This bridge has been long contemplated as part
of the project. The parties to the process are Connecticut Department of Transportation
Office of Rails, which owns the right of way and Metro North, which is the operating
entity for the rail service. Metro North actually has its own forces, which
is why it is called a “Force Account”, that will do the specialty railroad work
on this project. The track will be raised about 7 inches. Mr. Burritt reviewed
the process. The “Force Account” refers to the work that Metro North will actually
undertake, but the City will pay for this. The Force Account document has already
been reviewed by the City’s Corporation Counsel’s Office and is a document they
are comfortable with. The bridge will cost six and a half million dollars, of
which approximately one million dollars will be Force Account work. While the
railroad will be doing the construction, the project itself will be done by
Public Works.
Mr. Burritt explained that he was present to request authorization to enter into the Force Account agreement with Metro North and secondly to authorize the allocation of $900,000 from the State grant to the City for the Reed Street Extension and Underpass Project.
Mr. Poruban asked whether an overpass or a grade crossing had been considered. Mr. Burritt said that this had been considered in 1984 and gave the reasons why neither of these items was approved. It would also give a full height standard clearance access to the waterfront area. Mr. Alvord commented that there currently is only one way that fire trucks can access the Aquarium. The clearance on the new underpass would give a full clearance. Mr. Poruban expressed his concerns regarding the close proximity of the shoreline. He then recounted the flooding problems that another coastal town, which did a similar project, is encountering. Mr. Burritt stated that a pump station would be located at the lowest point. The station will be adequate to deal with roadway drainage.
Mr. Burritt stated that this was anticipated to be an 18 month to 2 year construction period. In order to start the work, the Force Account agreement must be in place.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Alvord suggested that Item 6 be considered next. This was agreeable to all.
6. Authorize the initiation of eminent domain/condemnation proceedings for purposes of obtaining an easement of the Norwalk Transit District Pulse Point Improvement on Burnell Boulevard
** MS. STRANITI MOVED AGENDA ITEM 6. AUTHORIZE THE INITIATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN/CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR PURPOSES OF OBTAINING AN EASEMENT OF THE NORWALK TRANSIT DISTRICT PULSE POINT IMPROVEMENT ON BURNELL BOULEVARD.
Mr. Burritt explained that this issue was not actual property, but the eminent domain over a easement. The Pulse Point has been slated for Redevelopment for twelve years. He stated that he believed the Transit District had acquired sufficient earmarks to move the project forward. Initial design was begun about a year ago. Mr. Burritt displayed a proposed design for the project. He stated that the Transit District was looking to gain control for use, but not ownership. The Transit District does not want to affect the use rights that either the current or future owner may have on the property. The easement will give control over the property in order to pave a portion of the area, install seating and a canopy for the riders and a token machine. There will also be a security camera on site, so that both the DPW and the Police Department will be able to monitor activity on site. The property has been appraised. The owners have been notified and easement agreements have been sent out to them. Mr. Burritt said that the Transit District has not heard back from the owners. This has been discussed with Avalon, but the property owner has not been willing to speak to the Transit District. When Avalon takes over the property, they have indicated that they will cede the property over to the City.
Ms. Straniti asked about having high-end condos so close to a bus terminal. Mr. Burritt said that Avalon had been factoring in the Pulse Point during the negotiations. When Ms. Straniti asked about the exhaust fumes, Mr. Burritt explained that the buses use ultra low sulfur diesel and have catalytic converters on all the equipment. There will be a shuttle from Avalon to the Railroad Station. In response to the suggestion that the shuttle be a trolley, Mr. Burritt said that trolley are not as reliable as buses, but the Transit District has no objection to making the bus look like a trolley.
There was some discussion about the proposed location of the Pulse Point in 1985. Mr. Hempstead expressed several concerns about the issue. Mr. Burritt stated that some of the grants are five and six years old. The District is concerned about loss of some of the earmarked funds. Mr. Burritt said that the District was looking for leverage to bring the property owner to the negotiation table along with Avalon.
Ms. Straniti asked for some clarification on the request. Mr. Burritt reviewed the issue with her. He stated that according to the appraiser, the value of the easement is in the neighborhood of $60,000. Mr. Hempstead asked if this was anticipated by Avalon. Mr. Schulman said that Avalon has planned with the Pulse Point on their drawing.
Mr. Krummel asked what would happen if the City was forced to take the property owner to court. Mr. Schulman said that there was about two and a quarter million dollars in earmarked funds. Mr. Krummel said that he would prefer to see if negotiations could be done instead of eminent domain. Mr. Hempstead agreed, but pointed out that this was a clear use of public benefit. Mr. Krummel asked if this would be coming to the Council. Mr. Alvord said that it would be on the upcoming agenda. Mr. Hempstead said that he was uncomfortable authorizing the proposal without back up material. Mr. Alvord said that Mr. Krummel could direct him to schedule the item on a future agenda.
** MR. KRUMMEL MOVED THE AMENDED AGENDA ITEM 6. AUTHORIZE THE INITIATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN/CONDEMNATION PROCEDURES FOR PURPOSES OF OBTAINING AN EASEMENT OF THE NORWALK TRANSIT DISTRICT PULSE POINT IMPROVEMENT ON BURNELL BOULEVARD AND TO BE SCHEDULED ON THE JANUARY 23RD COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA, AND WITH MR. SCHULMAN PROVIDING THE NECESSARY BACK UP MATERIAL.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an amendment to the contract with Almstead Tree and Shrub Care, Inc. for tree trimming and removal for a sum not to exceed $259,200. Account No. 014029 5298 (pending special appropriation)
** MR. BONDI MOVED AGENDA ITEM 2. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, RICHARD A. MOCCIA, TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH ALMSTEAD TREE AND SHRUB CARE, INC. FOR TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $259,200. ACCOUNT NO. 014029 5298 (PENDING SPECIAL APPROPRIATION).
Mr. Alvord explained that the Committee had a copy of the list for current tree removals, trimmings and stump grindings. Mr. Alvord gave a brief overview of the history of the contracting of tree removal to outside contractors. Approximately six months earlier, the Tree Warden stopped posting trees. If the City posts a tree, it establishes prior knowledge and if the tree falls and does damage before the City can take it down, then the City is liable. Mr. Krummel said that he went out and looked at several of the trees on the list and there was no notice posted on the tree. Mr. Alvord explained that residents rip the notification permit off. He also reviewed the procedures for identifying and posting a tree which needs to be removed. Mr. Krummel asked about CL&P. Mr. Alvord explained the permitting program for CL&P regarding reliability trimming. This is not part of the City program. The Special Appropriation has already been submitted and was on the agenda for the BET that was cancelled. Mr. Alvord said that the Committee could authorize the amendment, pending the funding.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an amendment to the Agreement
with A. M. Rizzo, for Project No TRF 2005-1, Improvements to Traffic Signal
at Foxboro condominiums for a sum not to exceed $47,850.
Account No. 0903/04 4120 5777 CO284
** MR. PORUBAN MOVED AGENDA ITEM 3. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, RICHARD A. MOCCIA, TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH A. M. RIZZO, FOR PROJECT NO TRF 2005-1, IMPROVEMENTS TO TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT FOXBORO CONDOMINIUMS FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $47,850. ACCOUNT NO. 0903/04 4120 5777 CO284
Mr. Alvord reviewed the contract with the Committee. Foxboro is aware they will owe the City approximately $40,000.
The discussion then moved to the issue of $50,000 that DPW and the Historical Commission have been struggling over. Mr. Alvord reported that the money is still in the account. There has been no authorization to move that money out of the account. DPW received a letter from the ProTemp of the State Senate about this, but Mr. Alvord pointed out that the State Senate does not have the authority to transfer City funds.
Mr. Alvord stated that this proposal was looking to increase the potential contract value not to exceed to the available funds in order to complete this project. The light is up and working, but there are some details that need to finished.
Mr. Bondi asked about the $50,000 that was designated to Mill Hill. Mr. Alvord reiterated that it was in the account. Mr. Bondi asked if it was going to Mill Hill. Mr. Alvord said that he would not transfer the funds until he had the proper documentation to do so. Mr. Alvord explained the details of why the money was still in account. A discussion then ensued about the Historical Commission finances.
There was also a question about the State funding and Foxboro. Mr. Alvord reviewed the situation and a short discussion of the details and amounts followed.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Approve proposed revisions to Chapter 96, Excavations and Encroachments in Public streets and Grounds, and forward to the Ordinance Committee of the Common Council.
** MR. BONDI MOVED AGENDA ITEM 5. APPROVE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 96, EXCAVATIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS IN PUBLIC STREETS AND GROUNDS, AND FORWARD TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL.
Mr. Hempstead expressed some concerns about the proposal regarding the term “Director”. Mr. Alvord explained that it was the Director or designated individual. If there is an after hours call, a supervisor is notified and an inspection is done. A discussion followed about the details of below ground break. Mr. Hempstead said that he wanted to see some protection for the homeowner. Mr. Alvord explained that the emergency procedures had been abused in the past by contractors.
After some discussion, it was decided that Section 96-10 A “Upon application of any public utility or taxing district, the Direct may issue an emergency excavation permit to such utility or taxing district to perform emergency repair work, such as broken gas or water mains, within any street.” needed to have some language added for clarification.
This was amended to : “Upon application of any public utility or taxing district
or licensed contractor acting on behalf of a private property owner, the Direct
may issue an emergency excavation permit to such utility or taxing district
to perform emergency repair work, such as broken gas or water mains, within
any street.” Mr. Alvord said that this would be a global change for that Section.
A discussion about the blanket emergency excavations permits and how they have
been abused.
** MR. KRUMMEL MOVED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 96 SECTION 10
A FROM:
“UPON APPLICATION OF ANY PUBLIC UTILITY OR TAXING DISTRICT, THE DIRECT MAY ISSUE
AN EMERGENCY EXCAVATION PERMIT TO SUCH UTILITY OR TAXING DISTRICT TO PERFORM
EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK, SUCH AS BROKEN GAS OR WATER MAINS, WITHIN ANY STREET.”
TO : “UPON APPLICATION OF ANY PUBLIC UTILITY OR TAXING DISTRICT OR LICENSED CONTRACTOR ACTING ON BEHALF OF A PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNER, THE DIRECT MAY ISSUE AN EMERGENCY EXCAVATION PERMIT TO SUCH UTILITY OR TAXING DISTRICT TO PERFORM EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK, SUCH AS BROKEN GAS OR WATER MAINS, WITHIN ANY STREET.” AND ANY ADDITIONAL OCCURANCE IN THAT SECTION.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
** MR. BONDI MOVED TO AMEND AGENDA ITEM 5. APPROVE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 96, EXCAVATIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS IN PUBLIC STREETS AND GROUNDS, AND FORWARD TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE DOCUMENT WITH THE ADDITION OF THE PHRASE “OR LICENSED CONTRACTOR ACTING ON BEHALF OF A PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNER” UNDER SECTION 96-10 A AS NOTED ABOVE.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
** MR. BONDI MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES FOR THE ADDITION OF TWO ITEMS, 11 A
AND 11B, REGARDING THE PUTNAM AVENUE ABANDONMENT TO THE AGENDA.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
11.a. Authorize the scheduling of a Public Hearing on the Report of Freeholders regarding the abandonment/discontinuance of Putnam Avenue – North, (between Crescent Street and Reed Street) pursuant to Section 5.6 of the Land Disposition and Development Agreement by and among the City of Norwalk, the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency and 95/7 Ventures, LL. Public Hearing to be scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2007.
11.b. Authorize the appointment of freeholders to assess the benefits and damages relating to the abandonment/discontinuance of Putnam Avenue – North, (between Crescent Street and Reed Street) in accordance with the requirements of the code of the City of Norwalk Sections 95-33 through and including 95-36.
** MR. BONDI MOVED AGENDA ITEMS 11A AND 11B:
11.A. AUTHORIZE THE SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REPORT OF FREEHOLDERS REGARDING THE ABANDONMENT/DISCONTINUANCE OF PUTNAM AVENUE – NORTH, (BETWEEN CRESCENT STREET AND REED STREET) PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.6 OF THE LAND DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF NORWALK, THE NORWALK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND 95/7 VENTURES, LL. PUBLIC HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED FOR 7:30 P.M., TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2007.
11.B. AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF FREEHOLDERS TO ASSESS THE BENEFITS AND DAMAGES RELATING TO THE ABANDONMENT/DISCONTINUANCE OF PUTNAM AVENUE – NORTH, (BETWEEN CRESCENT STREET AND REED STREET) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK SECTIONS 95-33 THROUGH AND INCLUDING 95-36.
Mr. Alvord explained that the freeholders are briefed in advance of an abandonment. There were no further questions from the Commission.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION
7. Engineering Division Report
a. Projects
1) See attached project status sheet.
Ms. Straniti asked about the construction on the bridge at Route 123. Mr. Alvord explained that CL&P has started installation of their power lines because the State will begin replacement of the bridge in March. The State required CL&P to start their Glenbrook project now. There will always be one lane open to traffic during the State replacement project.
Mr. Krummel asked if the contracts for the James Street, Perry Avenue and the Westmere bridges have been executed. Mr. Alvord replied that they had been executed. Mr. Krummel asked when the work would start. The surveys and the environmental testing is being done now. The design work will follow. Construction will most likely not begin until 2008.
Mr. Krummel asked about the Tighe and Bond report. Mr. Alvord said that the report has not been completed yet, but it would be included in the Capital Budget Request. Mr. Hempstead asked if there were written reports from Tighe and Bond. Mr. Alvord said that he had told Tighe and Bond the contents of the report were more important than a flashy presentation. There was a brief discussion about the East Norwalk Flooding Forum.
Mr. Krummel asked about the status of the Solid Waste Study. Mr. Alvord reviewed the situation. A letter is being prepared for CRRA regarding adding some solid waste tonnage from New Haven to the Norwalk tonnage commitment. This will save both Norwalk and New Haven $100,000 before the end of the contract. Mr. Poruban asked about the Enron settlement. Mr. Alvord stated that it would not have any impact on Norwalk. He said that the tipping fee will increase by $8.00 in July because CRRA wants to create a fund to deal with the Shelton landfill. The communities that are not members of CRRA are paying $10 per ton less than the CRRA members. Mr. Alvord then reviewed the number of communities that take their solid waste to Bridgeport. Mr. Alvord expressed his extreme dissatisfaction with CRRA.
b. CT DEP Soundkeeper Grant for Stormwater Quality Improvements
Mr. Alvord reported that Norwalk has been awarded a grant for $50,000 from Soundkeeper and the DEP for installation of more of the catch basin filters. The new filters will be installed in East Norwalk. The program will be expanded with any additional grant funding that the City can find. Mr. Hempstead asked if these drains would be applicable in the case of I-95 drainage. Mr. Alvord said that this was a good point. Mr. Hempstead said that he did not think that the Vortex drains units worked well, but these filters apparently do. Mr. Poruban asked about the drainage at the Yankee Doodle Bridge. Mr. Alvord explained that all the catch basins on I-95 flow into the drains, which empty out at the Yankee Doodle Bridge. Mr. Alvord has spoken to the DEP about putting filters in the catch basins and there is a donor who is willing to supply funds for the testing.
c. Other
8. Operations Division Report
a. Personnel
1) Superintendent of Operations – interviews in January
2) Fleet Service Manager – interviews in January.
There are twenty two applicants for Operations Superintendent. Five of them are going to be scheduled for interviews shortly. There are thirty eight applicants for the Fleet Service Manager. Mr. Alvord reported that at the present time, they are not going to start interviewing just yet. The Fleet Service Manager reports directly to the Superintendent.
b. Other
There were no additional items to discuss.
1) Update on Solid Waste efforts
This was discussed earlier in the meeting.
OTHER
10. Status of selection process for public power consultant
Mr. Alvord reported that the RFQ for public power went out today. The returns
won’t be in until around the 29th.
9. DPW Capital Budget submission.
Mr. Alvord distributed copies of the Capital Budget submission. The second page contains the five-year forecast. Mr. Hempstead commended Mr. Alvord for the way that he organized the budget and included the five-year forecast because it helps the Council when they are making decision.
Mr. Alvord stated that the equipment is breaking down at an ever-increasing rate because it is so old.
Mr. Krummel asked about the Stormwater Management. Mr. Alvord reviewed the listed projects and also some of the projects that are not listed such as Burlington Court and Blake Street, which may need to have a dam height lowered, Meadowbrook where a pipe needs to be replaced with one of a larger diameter and Bouton Street. The Bouton Street project involves working with Metro North because of a portion of collapsed piping under their property. Mr. Bondi said that there may be a potential problem at Princes Pine where a dam was removed. Following a hard rain, the properties downstream are reporting flooding. Mr. Hempstead said that the dam that was removed was a metal dam with a wheel, but the State condemned it, so the property owner had to remove it. Mr. Alvord said that the DEP has authority over all dams. There was a discussion about the storage capacity of retention ponds.
Another item that doesn’t appear in the budget is pipe cleaning and dredging. When the streams begin to be silted in, the drainage capacity is reduced.
11. Action on any item discussion herein.
12. Next Public Works Committee Meeting:
Tuesday, February 6, 2007, Public Works Library, Room 225, Norwalk City Hall
ADJOURNMENT
** MR. KRUMMEL MOVED TO ADJOURN.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon L. Soltes
Telesco Secretarial Services
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