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City of Fort Bragg
Meeting Minutes
Public Works and Facilities Committee
Thursday, December 9, 2021 3:00 PM Via Video Conference
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Committee chair Peters called meeting to order at 3:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
All committee members present as well as Director Smith, Assistant Engieer O'Neal and Clerk Arellano.
Present: 2 - Lindy Peters and Tess Albin-Smith
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
Clerk read the "Please take notice clause".
ZOOM WEBINAR INVITATION
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
21-641 Approve Minutes of September 9, 2021
Both committee members accepted previous meeting minutes as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Two non-agenda item public comments received from:
1. Becky Walker
2. Kathy Silva
3. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
3A. 21-638 Public Works Director Oral Report on Departmental Updates and Items of Interest
Director Smith addressed committee members on departmental items of interest and provided project status' on several items including:
- Water tank #3 plan of action due to the sun's glare.
- Alternate safety option for Harold Street and Oak Street. - Traffic lane stripping on Harold Street and Oak Street. - Sweeper schedule and city wide sweeping maintenance.
- Public Works staffing needs and new hires.
- Future water storage reserves
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Public Works and Facilities December 9, 2021
Committee
Meeting Minutes
Updates were provided for the following:
- Water Meter Replacement Project
- 2021 CIPP Project
- Raw Waterline Project
- Biosolids Dryer delivery
- New fleet purchases through USDA grants
- CV Starr Center Projects
- City Facilities
- Water and Wastewater Collection Assessment
4. MATTERS FROM COMMITTEE / STAFF
Committee member Albin-Smith commented on concerns for funding for projects. The significant shipping cost increase for biosolids dryer was discussed. Firehouse remodel project was discussed. Water reservoir increase was discussed as staffing needs.Water drought affect on revenue was also addressed.
Assistant Director of Engineering O'Neal reported on: traffic at Oak Street and Harold Street; traffic changes, funding, safety research, safety routes to school programs and enforcement.
Street sweeping; Central Business District, parking enforcement. O'Neal also updated committee on Public Works and CDD project priorities, expressing the considerable project contributions of former City Manager are no longer depended on.
Committee questioned the status of grant applications to fund water projects. Director Smith emphasized the Water Meter Replacement project is a significant water project and is also projected for CDBG funds.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Peters adjourned meeting at 3:57 pm.
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