Public Utilities and Public Works Committee
Virtual
Agenda — 9 items
- 1 (Posted online: 3/9/24 at 7:45 AM)
- 1 The meeting took place virtually via Zoom and was called to order at 6:01 PM by Chair Clingan and adjourned at 6:36 PM on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors McLaughlin, Strezo and Clingan), none against and none absent. Others present: Arn Franzen – Director of Parks and Open Space, Brian Postlewaite – Director of Engineering, Hannah Carrillo – Legislative Liaison, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk.
- 2 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rrBOhXF0SEOi0nNnxDt8Ew Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov.
- 3 Roll Call
- 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of February 12, 2024.
- 2. That the Director of Water and Sewer address the use of threatening notifications as part of the water meter replacement project.
- 3. That the Director of Engineering update this Council on the policy and plans pertaining to repairing leaking gas pipes versus replacing them, and the necessary transition away from gas infrastructure.
- 4. That the Administration and the Director of Water and Sewer update this Council, in writing, on the plan to support residents who cannot afford the recent water bill increases.
- 5. That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the bench, previously donated and installed in honor of longstanding Brown School principal Marilyn Haggerty, on the Brown School grounds.