Allegany County Public Works Committee met Aug. 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Members Present: J. Ricci, G. Barnes arrived at 1:18 p.m., P. Curran, W. Dibble, K. Graves, D. Healy arrived at 1:18 p.m., C. Crandall arrived at 1:18 p.m. (Absent: D. Fanton)
Others Present: T. Boyde, D. Decker, J. Henry, J. Hopkins, G. James, C. Knapp, B. Riehle, T. Ross, D. Scholes, P. Stockin, M. Washer
Media Present: C. Potter – Wellsville Daily Reporter
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Public Works Committee Vice-Chairman John Ricci at 1:04 p.m.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Legislator Graves, seconded by Legislator Dibble, and carried to approve the minutes of June 27, 2018.
HIGHWAY
Request to Bid Hauling of Sand and Salt
Public Works Deputy Superintendent II Justin Henry requested permission to bid the hauling of sand and salt. This request was approved on a motion made by Legislator Graves, seconded by Legislator Dibble, and carried.
Request to Auction Surplus Equipment
Public Works Deputy Superintendent II Justin Henry requested permission to auction surplus equipment. This request was approved on a motion made by Legislator Graves, seconded by Legislator Dibble, and carried.
Road and Bridge Project Updates
Public Works Deputy Superintendent II Justin Henry stated as of August 1, 2018, they have completed all of the CHIPS paving program projects and all locally funded surface treatment projects. County Route 1 has not been completed due to lack of funds; however, they are pursuing a grant in hopes to complete that route. Mr. Henry continued that the Culvert on 15B is complete, and currently they are working on Bridge #13-06 in Centerville which is approximately 50 percent complete. Legislator Stockin commented that new blacktop on County Route 3 looks good.
Request to Apply for Flood Damage Recovery Funding
Public Works Deputy Superintendent II Justin Henry requested permission to apply for flood damage recovery funding. The State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM) would like to execute a grant agreement whereby Allegany County is eligible to receive up to $900,000 or any other awarded amount in excess of said $900,000 reimbursing our actual costs for flood related repairs and storm recovery efforts from July 2015. Legislator Graves asked how much damage the County incurred. Mr. Henry stated $900,000. Legislator Graves then asked where the majority of damage was done. Public Works Superintendent Guy James stated Swain, Birdsall, and Burns. Mr. James noted that this is reimbursement for money already spent and it is thanks to Senator Young that we may possibly receive it. This request was approved on a motion made by Legislator Dibble, seconded by Legislator Curran, and carried. Refer to Ways and Means
SOLID WASTE
Phase IV Landfill Closure Update
Public Works Deputy Superintendent Dean Scholes stated the project is moving along nicely, and they are currently in the process of exposing the cap and liner and finalizing grades at the very top.
Household Hazardous Waste Day
The Department of Public Works will be holding their 19th Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The collection will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the County Landfill in Belmont. Some items accepted include oil based paints, insecticides, poisons, pesticides, solvents, and pool chemicals. Mr. Scholes noted that pre- registration is required, and only Allegany County residents can participate.
Electronics Recycling Event
Mr. Scholes stated the next Electronics Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Legislator Stockin asked how the July 14 event went. Mr. Scholes stated they received approximately 48,000 pounds.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS Third Floor Project Update
Mr. Scholes stated they have received final approval of the floor plan for the ground floor renovation, and they are very close to getting the project started. Legislator Decker asked if the lockdown of entrances will be done as well. Mr. Scholes stated, yes, it will be incorporated into the project.
Board of Elections Heating Situation
Mr. Scholes followed up on a question Legislator Decker asked at last month’s meetingregarding whether or not the heating situation in the Board of Elections has been remedied. Mr. Scholes stated it has always been heated and air conditioned, adding that now that the overhead door has been fixed, they are confident it will now be more comfortable.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1:19 p.m. following a motion by Legislator Graves, seconded by Legislator Dibble, and carried.
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