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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-20 Infrastructure Committee Minutes Infrastructure Committee Minutes February 20, 2018 ATTENDEES Councilors: Gibran Graham David Nealley Clare Davitt Sara Nichols Staff: Cathy Conlow John Theriault Dana Wardwell Andy Rudzinski Amanda Smith Members of the Public: Kierie Piccininni Stan Karlin - Street Scan AGENDA 1. Discussion: Sidewalk Snow Removal by Walk and Roll – Kierie Piccininni Kierie Piccininni stated the group was formed in the fall of 2014 and made up of nine steering committee members. The purpose of this discussion was focused on the steering committee’s concern regarding snow removal and providing solutions. A three paged report of concerns was provided to the Committee. Suggestions included education outreach and licensing snow plows. Cathy Conlow stated they would look into the suggested solutions with the legal department and return to the Committee with answers and options. Vote: No Action Necessary 2. Sewer Abatement: Account #3967002 Andy Rudzinski stated the abatement was for broken pipes in the Old Kmart building. The building had been vacant during owner transition. The bill was $8,323.20, adjusted to $1,219.48 leaving $7,103.72 for abatement. Cathy reminded the Committee this was a one- time event and was consistent with the policy. Andy stated he was working with the legal department to address the language in the abatement policy, in particular, the reference to unintentional broken pipes. Vote: Motion Made by Councilor Davitt and Seconded by Councilor Nealley, Unanimous 3. Easement: EMERA Maine Griffin Road John explained two anchors were necessary for the taller replacement pole EMERA would be installing and required an easement for City property. Vote: Motion Made by Councilor Davitt and Seconded by Councilor Nealley, Unanimous 1 4. Street Acceptance: Extension of Brighton Avenue John stated Brighton Avenue was off Ohio Street and the extension was necessary to provide access to a new property that was added. Vote: Motion Made by Councilor Davitt and Seconded by Councilor Nealley, Unanimous 5. Fund Re-Allocation for Left Turn Lane @ University Drive John stated Maine Department of Transportation’s project on Maine Avenue, from Hammond Street to Johnson Street, would be widened to three lanes. On the west side of Maine Avenue from Hammond Street to Venture Way the City would be working on the stormwater. In conjunction with the stormwater project, the City would build a left turn lane for access to University Drive at an estimate of $60,000 – $90,000. Surplus funds would be reallocated from a 50/50 project on State Street to accommodate the left turn expenditures. Councilor Graham had requested John reach out to MDOT for potential funding input. Vote: Motion Made and Seconded, Unanimous 6. Overweight Permit: Maine Department of Transportation: Route 222 Asphalt Overlay Project, WIN #203388.00 John provided the outline for the permit and stated it was MaineDOT’s standard formality to provide for the transport of Overweight Vehicles on City of Bangor streets. Vote: Motion Made by Councilor Graham and Seconded by Councilor Nealley, Unanimous 7. Overweight Permit: Maine Department of Transportation: I-95 Northbound Ultra Thin Bond Wearing Course Project, WIN #20855.00 John provided the outline for the permit and stated it was MaineDOT’s standard formality to provide for the transport of Overweight Vehicles on City of Bangor streets. Vote: Motion Made by Councilor Graham and Seconded by Councilor Nealley, Unanimous 8. Presentation: Street Scan, Pavement Management System Dana Wardwell stated BACTS was looking at the Street Scan system to evaluate conditions of pavement and help with future planning. John also stated it would be a cost savings to the City for local roads to utilize. BACTS would scan approximately 36% of the roads and Bangor would do the remainder at a discount. 2 Stan Karlin with Street Scan provided the presentation and outlined the following benefits:  Measures data to maximize budget  End to end solutions  Client rents software, but owns the data  Use in conjunction with ESRI/GIS  Evaluates sidewalks, ramps, pavement markings, street lights, manholes & metals, traffic lights, environmental data, traffic signage.  Tree inventory  Vehicle utilizes side/front/rear camera  System reads even in bad weather  Surface radar  Asset Management tool  Unlimited users  Multi-year analysis Cathy and Dana noted this would be presented in the upcoming budget for consideration. Committee suggested Staff explore topic further. Vote: No Action Necessary, Informational Only Meeting video concluded at 1:29:56 before Item #8 was concluded & adjournment of meeting. Meeting Adjourned. 3