02-27-12 Public Works & Property Vacation Committee

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Update on the City's Approach to Snow Removal Gary Gilot, Director of Public Works and Pete Kaminski the acting Street Commissioner made a power point presentation (attached) outlining the city's approach to snow removal. The presentation included the how, when, and where of the city's plan. Basically it involves dividing the city into quadrants, identifying primary and secondary traffic routes, and a progress report listing percentage of routes addressed by each unit on the street. The plan involves the combined coordinated effort of all departments including Parks, Water, and Solid Waste. Councilmember White wondered about the financial impact of the mild winter. Pete Kaminski said only 50% of the salt and sand budget had been used, but cautioned it had to last all of 2012. He also said there were 800 fewer overtime hours used this year. Councilmember Scott asked if brine was used prior to snowfall. Kaminski said brine was applied on the main routes this year. Four trucks had applied 60,000 gal. of brine. Councilmember Henry Davis asked if real -time GPS to track trucks had been considered. Gilot said it had' but the cost was prohibitive. Councilmember Henry Davis asked for a report on the cost estimates to be provided to the Council. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Chairperson Varner adjourned the meeting at 4:32 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, David Varner, Chairperson Public Works and Property Vacation Committee