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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFarnham Road November 21 , 1996 Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager Town of South Windsor 1540 Sullivan Ave . South Windsor, Ct. 06074 SUBJECT: Farnham Estate Drainage Improvement-Phase II Dear Mr. Galligan, We still await a reply to our follow-up memo of May 10 , 1996 and September 18 , 1996 . These letters were in reponse to your letter of February 13 , 1996 . Our anxiety continues to mount as we once again approach the wet and cold weather. Once again we must continue to prepare for water flowing in the cellar. Your early cooperation and action will be appreciated. Sincerely, iWFdfrnham Girardin Road NOV South Windsor , Ct. 06074 �, 996 So uth QvIZ) i s ��e �tOV1N at C r 7-0-wn Ole G � 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR,CT 06074-2786 OR-CO�� AREA CODE 203/644-2511,EXTENSION 200 FAX 203/644-3781 Town Manager December 26, 1995 Mr. Robert E. Girardin 29 Farnham Road South Windsor, CT 06074 Dear Mr. Girardin: Recently you contacted this office regarding a drain which runs from your house to a drain in the street installed by the Town a year or two (2) ago. The drain from your property was installed several years ago, prior to the Town's installing a perforated drain in the street. . When this work was done in the street, connections were made for each house, and these connections went back ten ( 10) feet from the curb line. The Town believes your stoppage or pipe failure is more than ten ( 10) feet back from the curb line and repair is your responsibility and not the Town's . Cordially, Dana Whitman, Jr. Acting Town Manager DW:dr cc: ' 'tnt` ck`, Director of Public Irks Jerry Iazzetta, Town Engineer D EC 2 .7 1995 /reid/W I IITMAN-95/PUBLIC WORKS/I-girardin MEMORANDUM TO: Michael Gantick, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: 29 Farnham Road DATE: December 19, 1995 Review attached complaint of Robert Girardin, 29 Farnham Road and advise this office of your findings . Dana Whitman, Jr. Acting Town manager DW: jh -- Attmt. a D EC 2 7 1996 YY 12!16/1995 15:25 2035283564 WILMAR CONSTRUCTION RAGE 01 )01*0/pro Mayor bill Amen December 12, 1995 Town of South Windsor Dear Mr. Mayor, Subject: Farnham Estate Drainage Improvement - Phase Ix Congratulation! I hope your "tour" is successful . Hart my reason for writing to you. The following is what I Wrote to Mayor Ryan: "I recently discussed my letter of April 5, 1995, to you, concerning the above with your fellow Republican Roy Normen. x asked him to remind you that you had not replied to my letter. I neglected to mention in my letter that was hospitalized while work was being done to my connection. fly information from my wife, neighbors, and contractor indicate that the pipe from my house to the drainage connection was clogged, yet a check valve was placed on a blocked pipe! Your Field Engineer stated at the time that the pipe had dripping water and that the work crew was to fill-in the hole after the check valve west place. Why would anyone do such a thing? Was it because I was not available to comment? Was it because I was not available to have the clogged pipe isnblocked? or was it simply a desire to get the job done? I have attempted to clear the pipe without success . A job I 'm told whould have been very simple if the and of the pipe is exposed. The error was buried by the work craw along with a new check valve which is totally useless ! The contractor gave me a drawing indicating exactly where the chock valve is 'located. He dial this knowing the job had been 'BOTCHED' . . My request is for the Town Engineer to do the right thing and correct the error. - Thank You for your patience. T will gladly sand a rnpy nf_ my original letter if it is lost. I realize this is a busy time with the Cnunti 1 working l,pynrid if.! netXenal hniir..!a, a tbp ram pAi.gri i.n full stride, but I would appreciate some response. " I only want an answer. Your response will be app�^ Si el f• be raz� i n 2 yar am Road � +� South Windsor, Ct. t cD � V l V V"` MEMORANDUM TO: Michael Gantick, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: 29 Farnham Road DATE: December 19, 1995 Review attached complaint of Robert Girardin, 29 Farnham Road and advise this office of your findings . Dana Whitman, Jr. Acting Town manager DW: jh Attmt. "4 two , — DEC 2 0 1995 � u 12/18/1995 15:25 2035283564 WILMAR CONSTRUCTION PAGE 01 " Mayo Bill Aman December 12 , 1995 Town of South Windsor Dear Mr. Mayor, Subject: Farnham Estate Drainage Improvement - Phase IT Conoratulationl I hope your "tour" is successful . Here' s my reason for writing to you. The following is what I wrote to Mayor Ryan: "I recently discussed my letter of April 5, 1995, to you, concerning the above with your fellow Republican Roy Normen. I asked him to remind you that you had not replied to my Letter. I neglected to mention in my letter that was hospitalized while work was being clone to my Connection. My information from my wife, neighbors, and contractor indicate that the pipe frrom my house to the drainage connection was clogged, yet a check valve was placed on a blacked pipe! Your Field Engineer stated at the time that the pipe had dripping waiter and that the work crew was to fill-in the hale after the check Valve Was place. Why would anyone do such a thing? Was it because T was not available to comment? Was it because t was not available to have the clogged pipe unblooked? or was it simply a desire to get the job drone? I have attempted to clear the pipe without success . A job I 'm told whould have been very simple if the and of the pipe is exposed. The error was buried by the 'Work crew along With a new check valve which is totally useless ! The contractor gave me a drawing indicating exactly where the check valve is located. He dial this knowing the job had been 'BOTCHED' . . My request is for the Town Engineer to do the right thine and correct the error. Thank You for your patience. T will clladly sond a rnry nf- my original letter if it is lost. I realize this is a busy time with the rnilnn-i 1 worki nel hayond i tea nnr.innl hnur,,n , pl.ux the C`.amrAi.gn in full stride, but I would appreciate some response." I only want an answer. Your response will be appr Siff a el be '`rex in 2 Far am Road South Windsor, Ct. 1p� i t0%jT_au� ap S_0� ?1)&U&0t 8 f, D w� 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074 soe•co AREA CODE 203/644-2511 November 5, 1991 Mr. and Mrs . Norman Yvon 44 Farnham Road South Windsor, CT 06074 Dear Mr. and Mrs . Yvon: Pursuant to my recent meeting with Mrs . Yvon in the Town Hall, I have reviewed the file concerning your claim that in 1978, the Town's sewer contractor damaged your basement storm drainage pipe while installing the sewers on Farnham Road. I regret to inform you that I have no basis upon which to proceed further in this matter. There is no demonstrable evidence that the sewer contractor was responsible for the problems you have described. The sewers were constructed in 1978, and the first notification of a claim was received by the Town four years afterwards in 1982 . The opinion of a Roto-Rooter employee concerning a pipe blockage "which. he cannot see is not the evidence that I need to proceed farther and dig up the road. The Town's policy regarding such storm drainage structures is that the property owner is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the entire length of pipe extending from the house out to the Town's storm drainage system. It is my understanding that the drain pipe was of the type called--orangeburg; such a pipe is no longer used because of the brittleness and poor quality of the material . It is not difficult to suppose that such a pipe installed in 1958 when the house was built is now in need of replacement. In any event, I am left with no other option than to repeat my advice to you detailed in my letter of December 19 , 1988: any repair of the foundation drain is the property owner' s responsibility, and I encourage you to -secure the services of a qualified plumber. l 1 Mr. and Mrs . Norman Yvon November 6, 1991 Page 2 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact this office. Very truly yours, C. F. Shaw Ass 't. Director of Public Works CFS:bmr cc: Michael J. Gantick, Director of Public Works - y r down o-Ps-qutA ?&zd-sot o o G U �� 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR. CONN. 06074 JN�S ItT AREA CODE 203/644-2511 December 19 , 1988 Mr . Norman Yvon 44 Farnham Road South Windsor, CT 06074 Dear Mr . Yvon: As follow-up to our meeting and discussion on November 17, 1988 - regarding the basement drainage at 44 Farnham Road, I would like to repeat hereinafter the advise I gave to you in 1983 . In order to resolve your concerns about adequate foundation drainage, and proper sump pump operation, I encourage you to secure the services of a qualified plumber . It was not possible to obtain, in 1983 , sufficient proof that the sewer contractor caused any damage to your foundation drain. Therefore, in accordance with Town policy, this repair of the foundation drain continues to be your obligation and responsibility. Very truly yours, C. F . Shaw, Ass ' t. Director Public Works/Pollution Control CFS :bmr cc: Michael J. Gantick, Director of Public Works ,