Committee Report - Rodent - 9-17-14 — File 197729

September 17, 2014 Rodent Issues Special Committee Page 1 of 4 Printed 9/23/2014 REPORT OF THE RODENT ISSUES SPECIAL COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Maryann M. Heuston Chair Present Matthew McLaughlin Vice Chair Present John M. Connolly Alderman At Large Present Others present: Goran Smiljic, Omar Boukili Mr. Smiljic informed the members that ISD does not have a site for baiting with the product purchased from Senestech, other than Trum Field. Video cameras were installed and showed no evidence of rodents. Mr. Smiljic also reported that there has been a significant drop in rodent call sightings. The sterilization process has not yet begun. There are some sites in Davis Square, Trum Field and on Gilman Street. There were no rodents sightings in the area of the Magoun Square CVS, possibly due to enforcement of the dumpster regulations. Chairman Heuston requested that the rodent activity map be shared with the aldermen in a future meeting and that the city ordinance and fine structure be reviewed, as well. Approval of the Minutes of June 04, 2014 RESULT: APPROVED 196852 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the dumpsters and area around the Highland Creole Cuisine restaurant, 2 Highland Avenue, for signs of rodent activity, and take appropriate actions.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 196876 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the Park Avenue/Laurel Street area for rodents and communicate with residents and the Ward 2 Alderman on actions taken.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

Committee Meeting September 17, 2014 Rodent Issues Special Committee Page 2 of 4 Printed 9/23/2014 196877 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the Bowdoin Street area, including Lincoln Park and Washington Street, for rodents and communicate to residents and the Ward 2 Alderman on actions taken.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197005 - That the Director of Health and the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the building manager at Bryant Manor to inform the residents not to throw food out their windows to feed the birds, as they are inadvertently feeding the rats as well.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197006 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait George Street and inspect the area for rodent related problems.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197007 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the corner of Cross Street East and Pennsylvania Avenue for rodents and install signage prohibiting the feeding of animals at the intersection.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197008 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Myrtle Street for rodents.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197009 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) investigate reports of rodents on Gilman Terrace, Pickney Street, Pearl Street, Mt. Vernon Street, Indiana Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue and George Street.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197010 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) investigate the rat burrows along the Starbucks in Assembly Square.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197011 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) report on the compliance of construction workers along Broadway, and elsewhere in East Somerville, regarding required rodent baiting.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

Committee Meeting September 17, 2014 Rodent Issues Special Committee Page 3 of 4 Printed 9/23/2014 197104 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Wilton Street and inspect the area for rodent related problems.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197141 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Sunnyside Avenue for rodents.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197142 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the Alston Street area for rodents.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197143 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Pennsylvania Avenue for rodents.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197223 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owner of 47 Webster Avenue to clear the rear lot of all overgrowth and debris and bait the property if evidence of rodent activity is found.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 197232 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owner of the vacant lot adjacent to 12 Beacon Place to clear it of overgrowth and debris, bait it for rodents, and address rodent burrows.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197263 - That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the area along the billboard near 3 Chester Avenue, and that the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait it for rodents.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197354 - DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/26/14.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197376 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the area around 80 and 82 Morrison Avenue for rodents.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

Committee Meeting September 17, 2014 Rodent Issues Special Committee Page 4 of 4 Printed 9/23/2014 197449 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 14 Otis Street and 27 Pinckney Street for rodents and bait the area.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197459 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 20 Mt. Vernon Street for rodent activity and issue fines accordingly.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197460 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the area around 55 Bonair Street for rodents.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197461 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Otis Street, by the Edgerly School.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197462 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the area around 50 Oliver Street for signs of rodent activity and bait the area.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 197500 - That the Director of SPCD (ISD) monitor the 23-25 Highland Road area for continued rodent activity.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED