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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSlater Street (3) RECEIVED November 17, 2009 NO� So,, u.vvSOR PUBLIC WORKS Dear Mr. Gantick, Thank you for answering my letter in such a timely manner. I understand the issue concerning the lack of funds for future projects. I am sure that it is your policy to inform residents when their area will be reconstructed so expect to hear from you in the future when financial matters are more stable. The fall/winter season is good for our street as the tree on the corner has bare branches and the visibility of the traffic pattern is greatly improved. It has been around seven years or so since we, the residents on Slater Street, requested the removal of that tree. You can imagine how much larger it has grown since that time. I would suggest that the area would be looked at again from the southern approach to Deming Street when the tree is fully leafed out. When our street is worked on, it would only stand to reason that the corner would be realigned in some fashion. Since funding in the future will probably always be an issue, it would be to everyone advantage to have these issues worked on at the same time. Again, thank you for taking time to answer. Hopefully, these issues can be resolved in the future. Sincerely, Patricia A. Thompson SAWN 3fq - �' F 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 soR.co TELEPHONE (860) 644-2511 October 29, 2009 Patricia A. Thompson 342 Slater Street South Windsor, CT 06074 Dear Ms. Thompson: I am in receipt of your letter dated October 25, 2009. I unfortunately did not receive any messages that you had called. Not sure who you may have talked to. We had hoped to repave Slater Street during this fiscal year but as you may have read in the newspaper or seen on TV funding for the Road Resurfacing and Drainage Program was eliminated from the budget. Numerous funding sources have been discussed by the Town Council, but no funding has been approved as of this date. Therefore, I cannot confirm when any additional road work will take place. The Police Department has reviewed your concern regarding the tree at the intersection of Slater Street and Deming Road and do not believe there to be a sightline problem. Very truly yours, Michael I Gantick, Director of Public Works cc: Karl Reichle, Superintendent of Operations Mark Owens, Manager of Street Services RECEIVE® OCT 2 7 2009 SOUTH WINDSOR October 25, 2009 1 PUBLIC WORKS Dear Mike Gantick, I spoke with you last year concerning the condition of Slater Street. At that time you indicted we would be on the schedule for this year. I called your office three times early in the spring season into summer hoping for a time commitment. My calls were not returned. I realize that there are budget concerns and that there are ongoing projects throughout the town of South Windsor. I am also aware that the pot holes on Slater were filled in recently. Obviously we can't expect to have the work done this year so what would the time frame be for resurfacing our street in the future? There is also another issue on our street concerning the huge tree at the intersection. It does not impact the traffic from the other directions but definitely presents a dangerous situation for traffic leaving our street. There is no visibility when looking to the left down Deming Street. Cars coming from the left rarely come to a full stop. Residents on the south side of Slater requested that the tree be removed a number of years ago. It has only gotten to be more of a hazard. Is there any way that intersection could be made safer, such as,removing the tree and squaring off the street? It would be great if Steve Lavigueur could have the tree relocated to the fitness trail area since fall is a good time for that to happen. With both departments working together in a timely manner, the job would be completed with the safety of our neighborhood in mind. I would appreciate hearing from you. Sincerely, ` Patricia A. Thompson 342 Slater Street South Windsor,CT 06074 (860) 644-3398 Page 1 of 1 Gantick, Michael From: Duchesne, Christopher Sent: Thursday, October 29,2009 9:18 AM To: Reichle, Karl; Gantick, Michael; Lavigueur, Stephan Subject: RE:Slater/Deming Karl, I went through all four sides of the intersection without a problem. I would suspect that any problems occurring there would be attributed to inattentive driving or stop sign violations rather than a sight line issue. From: Reichle, Karl Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:05 AM To: Gantick, Michael; Lavigueur, Stephan Cc: Duchesne, Christopher Subject: RE: Slater/Deming Mike, I have looked at this tree very recently, and didn't have a problem seeing the car at the stop sign on the intersecting street. I will ask Chris Duchesne to review the situation with me. Karl From: Gantick, Michael Sent:Tuesday, October 27, 2009 3:44 PM To: Lavigueur, Stephan; Reichle, Karl Subject: Slater/Deming I received a letter from Mrs.Thompson on Slater asking about removal/relocation of the tree at the intersection. She says it is affecting sightline.We went through this before it seems.What was the final decision? Michael J. Gantick, P.E. Director of Public Works Town of South Windsor 1540 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor, Ct 06074 (860)644-2511 ext. 242 Michael.Gantick(Dsouthwindsor org GIS LINK http://www.southwindsor.org/pages/swindsorct dpw/gis/gis 10/29/2009