1/24 Public Works Committee Minutes

I attended the Public Works Committee Meeting on 1/24 and here are the Minutes for the meeting.

Cortney
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There will be a Public Works and Services Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2013, in the Village Council Chambers, 6907 Wooster Pike, Mariemont, Ohio, to discuss the following agenda item: 1. 2013 Street Rehabilitation Project and Sidewalk Repairs

Meeting was called to order on 1/24/2013 at 7:00 PM.  In attendance were Cortney Scheeser, Jeff Andrews, Denise Mccarthy, Dennis Wolter, Dan Policastro, and Chris Ertel.  Chris explained the recommended repairs:
Cambridge Ave.  Jeff confirmed Mariemont controls only this one section of the Street.  Denise mentioned the importance of this project since the Art Barn draws so many out of town visitors.  Cost approx $26000
2 halves of Mariemont Ave (Industrial Park) on either side of the orpaned Railroad tracks.  Cortney mentioned it's important to support the businesses in the industrial park.  Chris mentioned the current pavement has lasted 29 years.  Cost $53000 + $32000
Mariemont Ave Railroad removal.  Chris believes it's an orphaned section of track not useful to anyone.  Cortney asked Dennis to confirm Cincinnati Steel Treating is supportive of this.  Cortney asked Dan to confirm Kellog is supportive of this.  Cost estimate was $6000-$8000.
Spring Hill Drive.  Chris explained the drain had settled and is in need of repair for approx $4000.
Maintenance Facility Driveway.  Cortney mentioned there may be efficiency savings since work on Mariemont Ave would be adjacent.  Cost $15000.

Committee decided to recommend all street projects, even though this would overspend our street revenues + balances.  If pressed, we would prioritize Mariemont 1st including RR track, then Cambridge, then Spring Hill, then Maintenance Facility.

On sidewalks, it was learned there are now 2 grant funding sources:  Safe Routes to School, State of Ohio Grants.  The following list was brainstormed:  North side of Chestnut where sunken sections contine to fill with mud.  New crosswalk aprons on Plainville, currently grass + rubber mat.  Painted Crosswalk lines across Wooster @ East.  South side of Murray from the green space block to Miami Rd.  South side of Wooster Pike near Harvard Acres/Park.  South side of Wooster Pike between East and Indianview.  Miami Rd north of new sidewalk from 2012.  Cortney mentioned this would need to be in concert with the resident as well as would need to involve a moved guard rail (sidewalk could be on either side).  Chris agreed to review each.  This list will be provided to Safety Committee to help fill out the request for Safe Routes to School in February 2013.  The Committee decided not to recommend any self funded sidewalk work until the grant process has been completed.

The meeting was adjourned 7:45PM

Cortney Scheeser