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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-10-02 Enterprise Operations Committee MinutesENTERPRISE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Meeting of Oct. 2, 1989 Members Present: Arthur Tilley, Chair Bill England, Councilor Bill Shubert, Councilor Jane Sax1, Councilor Others: Mary Sullivan, Council Chair Ed Barrett, City Manager John Frawley, City Engineer Bob Farrar, Director of Administration ITEM 41 - I-95 Crossing - Meadowbrook Sewer City Engineer John Frawley briefed the committee on a proposal from Instituform to place an B" sanitary sewer pipe e within an existing 24" r r which crosses I-95 near Stillwater Avenue and serves to carry storm andsanitary water from the Meadowbrook bog. This will allow us to meet our consent agreement with the State and eliminate the storm water from the bog which currently goes into our system. Storm water will be carried by the old system to the Kenduskeag stream while sanitary water will be carried in the new Meadowbrook sewer to the Kenduskeag interceptor. The process to be used to place the pipe is proprietary and Instituform is a sole -source provider. The cost is estimated at $87,240 which compares to approximately $200,000 for conventional pipe jacking techniques. It was moved and seconded that the committee recommend to the Council approval of an Order authorizing a contractiwith Instltuform for this project. The motion was approved without objection. ITEM q2 - Surface Water Problem.- 244 Birch Street John Frawley briefed the committee on surface water problems at 244 Birch. (Elaine Sharp) Water is pooling in the backyard of this residence and entering the basement through basement windows. While sewer separation has occurred in this area, construction was not on this property but on the other side of the neighboring residence. The old line which runs through the property at 244 Birch was relined and i storm a John Frawley feels that it possible that the water problem was worsened due to relining of the old sewer. Due to its porous nature, the old sewer may have functioned as an undacdeaiO. John Frawley indicated that the problem could be relieved by installing a catch basin in the back yard connected to the storm sewer and to install several small sections of undudain to - 2 - channel water to the storm sewer. This will cost between 2,500 and 3,000. It should also be noted that this may not totally solve the problem and the resident may have to take additional steps such as grading around the house foundation. Moved by Councilor England and seconded by Councilor Shubert that the catch basic and associated work be approved. Approved without objection. ITEM 03 - 114 Pine Street The property owner at this location is claiming damage due to flooding related to sewer work in the area. Staff reported on their review of the property and the claim. A copy of the itemized list is attached. John Frawley indicated that the topography of the area as well as past history shows that this property has been subject to flooding at times -in the past. The City has agreed to replace the washer and dryer, has repaired the furnace, and cleaned the cellar: John Frawley reommended that steps be taken to determine whether the foundation under the addition has shifted. If so, he recommended that the City take steps to return the foundation to level grade. Councilor Tilley suggested that the resident be placed in contact with our CC staff to determine whether she would qualify for our rehabilitation grant or loan program. Councilor England recommended that staff further review the itemized list of claims, particularly the smaller items, and determine an appropriate settlement. These actions were moved and seconded and approved without objection. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:30 p.m The following is a list of items lost at 114 Fern St. on June 18, 1989 due to floodingfrom the street. _ Siding on 2 sides of home y,�pff'`$ Unln-,,Ied the foundation of addition Iga,DOO.-1Oy l .. my tar driveway has fallen in 4,000--t)/ LOUGa C-c"SL't.,pti 4�a CC. needing someone to look at my furanceikre by mtyy service master for cleaning my cellar0cva by, rij I handpushlawn mover with bagger ( the motor s gone) 1 large heavy duty GE washer - 1 heavy duty large seats dryer 25.00 to have sears look at the machines. 1 21} qt. Canner 1 %L w dbreaker jacket 4 large bath rowels - 3 pair of n leejeans V US�e� 4 pair of childs socks 1 screen for the back door 1 chain for my 10 speed bike (rusted) 2 tires for the bike 3k month of Landry bills 100.80 O / -NS 3C0.- 1 cellar window \ 1 car radio system 6-k% Tatar hoes) musty smell thoughout the house Cmd P.tif LOSS OF PROPERTY VALUE- couldn't sell this house right now due to the water problems. WE CAN"T LEAVE THE HOUSE without checking the weather forecast.