Minutes - PUPW - 3-18-24 Dispositions — File 24-0394

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions 6:00 PM Virtual Monday, March 18, 2024 The meeting took place virtually via Zoom and was called to order at 6:01 PM by Chair Clingan and adjourned at 6:36 PM on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors McLaughlin, Strezo and Clingan), none against and none absent. Others present: Arn Franzen – Director of Parks and Open Space, Brian Postlewaite – Director of Engineering, Hannah Carrillo – Legislative Liaison, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk. Roll Call Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan, Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin and City Councilor At Large Kristen Strezo Present: 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of February 12, 2024. 24-0180 Accepted Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin and City Councilor At Large Strezo Aye: 2. That the Director of Water and Sewer address the use of threatening notifications as part of the water meter replacement project. 24-0151 Councilor Clingan Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 3. That the Director of Engineering update this Council on the policy and plans pertaining to repairing leaking gas pipes versus replacing them, and the necessary transition away from gas infrastructure. 24-0148 Councilor Wilson and Councilor Clingan Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 4. That the Administration and the Director of Water and Sewer update this Council, in writing, on the plan to support residents who cannot afford the recent water bill increases. 24-0040 Page 1 of 2

Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes Dispositions March 18, 2024 Councilor Strezo Sponsors: Recommended to be marked work completed 5. That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the bench, previously donated and installed in honor of longstanding Brown School principal Marilyn Haggerty, on the Brown School grounds. 24-0039 Councilor Strezo Sponsors: Kept in committee Page 2 of 2