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City of Fort Bragg
Meeting Minutes
Public Works and Facilities Committee
Thursday, November 9, 2023 3:00 PMTown Hall, 363 N. Main Street and Via Video Conference
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Committee Chair Lindy Peters called meeting to order at 3:02 PM
ROLL CALL
Committee Members Tess Albin-Smith and Lindy Peters present. City Staff; City Manager Peggy Ducey, and Public Works Director John Smith also present.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1A. Approve Minutes of July 13, 2023
Committee members Peters and Albin-Smith approved minutes as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
3. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
3A. Director Oral Report on Departmental Activities and Project Updates Director John Smith provided updates on the following projects and items of interest:
· Broadband Project - Design nearly complete. Working with Caltrans to share trenching. · Rooftop Solar Project- Moving forward, working on budget. · EV Charging Stations- Waiting for final plans and equipment. Some equipment will not be here for another year.
· Bainbridge park- In design.
· Projects for Facilities-Town Hall bathrooms, Police Department, Fire Station all out for design.
· Corp Yard Roof- Is complete. Repaired large hole in the roof. · 2022 Streets Project- Is underway and starting with sidewalk improvements. Schedule will be determined by the weather.
· C.V Starr HVAC System- 1.6 M capital project in design soon. · Oneka Desal Buoy Project- A lot of attention and interviews about project. About another 6 months to get something in the water.
· Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project- Will be out to bid soon. · Pudding Creek Water and Sewer Line- Is complete and secured to the new bridge. · Raw Water Line Project- Out to bid on November 16, 2023.
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Public Works and Facilities November 9, 2023
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· Reservoirs Project- Working on funding source and design. · Distribution System Rehabilitation Project- Working with consultants and will have a layout of all systems.
· Water Meter Replacement Project- Moving forward slowly, change in ownership of the company, which caused complications and delays.
· Recycled Water Feasibility Study- Waiting on the funds to be awarded. · Collection System Assessment- Working with same consultants as Distribution System Project.
· Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects- Sodium hypochlorite generators ordered. Dryer building needs a rehab. Need a bio solids storage building. · Elm Street Pump Station Project- Plumbing complete.
· Stormwater Trash Capture Devices- Working on applying for grant funds. · CleanCal Art & Recycle Project- Grant funding for new trash cans with local art.
No Public Comment was received on this item.
Discussion: Committee Chair Peters inquired about the 2022 streets project, wastewater treatment plant, and Bainbridge Park. Committee Member Albin-Smith inquired about Bainbridge Park, Solar Project, Recycled Water Feasibility Study.
Director Smith elaborated on projects with more details.
4. MATTERS FROM COMMITTEE / STAFF
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Committee Chair Peters adjourned the meeting at 3:29pm.
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