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MEETING: GENERAL, PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION MEETING
DATE: MAY 1, 1989
REPORT #: WD-46-89 FILE #:
SIJ&JECT: DUST, NOISE AND GARBAGE IN VICINITY OF
ABSEC PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS
VILLAGE OF NEWCASTLE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report WD-46-89 be received for information.
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REPORT
1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 On February 27, 1989, Council passed the following resolution:
"THAT staff be directed to prepare a status report for
Council pertaining to building inspection, dust noise,
and garbage being generated by Absec Property
Developments in Newcastle."
1.2 The issue of building inspections have been addressed in a separate
report (PD-84-89) .
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2.0 REVIEW AND COMMENT
2.1 The Absec Subdivision has been monitored for dust/mud tracking by the
Public Works Staff since the fall of 1988. During this monitoring,
garbage has not been noted as being a problem.
2.2 On several occasions, excessive mud had been tracked outside of the
subdivision limits, particularly on Arthur Street. On these occasions,
the developer's consultant was contacted and advised to have the road
cleared immediately.
2.3 In this development the builder has a rubber tire backhoe on site, used
to scrape the streets clear of mud and debris. This is done on a daily
basis or as required.
2.4 Frequent rains and mild spring weather have compounded the problem of
mud tracking in this subdivision, as well as all others presently
undergoing new house construction. The tracking of mud is impossible
to prevent and frequent monitoring and clearing is the best alternative.
2.5 Attachment No.1 is a copy of a letter which has been sent to the owners
and their consultants for all subdivisions in Newcastle.
3.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
3.1 Public Works staff have monitored the dust/mud tracking since
February 27, 1989 and have found the level of mud to be acceptable and
cleaner than comparable subdivisions in other areas. Public works staff
will continue to monitor this subdivision and others in the Town.
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3.2 It is, therefore, recommended that this report be received for information.
Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation
to the Committee,
Walter A. Evans, P. Eng., Lawrence K tseff,
Director of Public Works. Chief Admini rative officer.
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April 19, 1989
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j . CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
401EMPERANCE STREET
40WMANVILLE, ONTARIO
UC 3A6 TELE°HONE 623-3379
April 12, 1989
Absec Property Dev. Inc.
483 King Street East
Newcastle, Ontario
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ATTENTION: Mr. Kumar
Dear Sir:
RE: ALL PROJECTS WITHIN THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
Pursuant to the subdivision agreement please be reminded of your
responsibilities with respect to the removal of winter sand and the
required maintenance of all roads internal and external (where
applicable) . All maintenance and clean-up shall be completed by April
21, 1989, to ensure a safe, well drained and well maintained driving
surface is available.
In the past, Town cleaning equipment was available for this purpose,
however due to commitments with our existing road system this service
is no longer offered. Developers will be expected to retain the services
of a private company.
If work is not completed by the above-mentioned date, the Town will
be in a position to take matters into their own hands and have the
work completed on behalf of the Developer, and invoice the developer
accordingly including all associated administration and mobilization
costs.
Notwithstanding the above-noted, all roads shall be monitored regularly
to ensure a mud free and dust free surface is maintained. Mud and
dust shall be kept to an absolute minimum as directed by the Director
of Public Works or his designate in an approved and consistant manner.
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For further information and clarification please call Michelle Hendry,
Engineering Supervisor or Norm Clark, Inspector Technician of our
office.
Yours truly
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W.A. Evans, P. Eng.
Director of Public TAbrks
MEH/kms
cc: Mayor Marie Hubband and Members of Council
L. Kotseff, Chief Administrative Officer
A.S. Cannella, C.E.T. , Manager of Engineering
D. Patterson, C.E.T. , Manager of Operations
Nick Mensink, P. Eng. , G.M. Sernas and Associates Ltd.
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