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Infrastructure Committee
Minutes
September 3, 2019
ATTENDEES
Councilors: Gretchen Schaefer, Gibran Graham, Clare Davitt, Sarah Nichols, Dan Tremble
Staff: Cathy Conlow, Eric Willett, John Theriault
Public:
AGENDA
1. Discussion: Fall Paving Projects and Schedule
Eric discussed the paving schedule and timeline, and contractor’s concurrence to the schedule.
The paving information would be available on the City’s website.
Vote: No Vote Necessary
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2. Easement to Emera for 14 Street School
John noted the easement was for an electrical upgrade in services and outlined the details.
Vote: Moved and seconded, unanimous.
3. Bicycle Coalition of Maine, Safety Demonstration Project On Harlow Street
John stated the Bicycle Coalition contacted the City earlier in the Summer to do a demo safety
project at crosswalks and intersections. Proposed placement of bollards at three locations on
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December 16: Federal Building on Harlow Street, Park Street & Center Street and Harlow
Street intersection, and an additional area on Franklin Street to reduce the width. Councilor
Gibran requested placement at the corner where Tesoro’s is located.
Vote: Moved and seconded, unanimous.
4. MDOT Agreement: 18722.00 Ohio Street Bridge Maintenance
John stated this was a standard MDOT agreement for the maintenance of sidewalks and lighting
for the Ohio Street bridge project near I-95. The project expected to go out to bid late Fall,
construction to begin February 2020. It’s a year-long project and there will be a permanent
detour, as the bridge will be removed.
Vote: Moved and seconded, unanimous.
Meeting Adjourned
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