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HomeMy WebLinkAboutImperial Drive O U � U Tozzw O-P Soadl 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074 R.Cp� AREA CODE 203/644-2511 �dSO October 14, 1976 Allan S. Young, Director of Public Works Town of South Windsor 1540 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor, Connecticut RE : Adam Wisniewski- Imperial Drive Dear Allan: I have reviewed the correspondence you submitted in connection with the problem with Mr. Wisniewski' s sewer lateral installation on Imperial Drive and have discussed the matter with Mr. Wisniewski' s attorney. There appears to be a substantial factual dispute between the parties over whether Mr. Wisniewski failed to properly restore the road surface after installation of the sewer. Mr. Wisniewski - adamantly maintains that the trench was properly repaved and his attorney has indicated that he is willing to spend whatever amount is necessary to establish this fact in court. Although I do not normally respond to threats of law suits , I feel that in this case it would not be in the Town' s best interest to pursue this matter in the courts. As you know, the original installation occurred approximately two years ago and we were somewhat remiss in allowing the matter to continue uncorrected for such a long period of time. If there is a problem with Mr. Wisniewski s work the Town forces should have insisted that he immediately correct same and should not have waited two years to take remedial action. According to my information it would not be an expensive item for the Town forces to restore the trench and would no doubt cost substantially less than protracted litigation. Accordingly, it is my opinion that we not pursue this matter against Mr. Wisniewski but rather have our own forces do the corrective work. This advice should in no way be construed as an indication that if a contractor in the future doesi-nferior work in restoring the road surface we should not use all the means at our disposal Page Two to insure that the contractor performs properly. However, these steps should be taken promptly and not after a lengthy delay such as experienced here. 1 yo s, TH MAS G. DENNIS Town Attorney TGD:j r 4- I'6emo from TOWW OF SOUTH ;YWINDSOR TOWN HALL SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074 TO Lester A. Braddock , DATE Oct. 25, 1976 SUBJECT: Imperial Drive (see attached letter) FOLD Please investigate restoration of this situation on Imperial Drive. As you can see, Atty. Dennis feels we must make repairs ourselves. Please get three (3) quotes to perform the work lump sum and make out a Purchase Order, Acct. 3112-541-221. This work should be performed as soon as possible. Please notify me when completed. A -71 740�� ASYsprb By Allan S. Young MEMORANDUM May 6, 1976 To: Melvin C. Stead, Jr. Re: Im_ e�rial Drive Cul-de-sac I met with Adam Wisniewski today at Imperial Drive cul-de-sac to try and resolve the problem with the sanitary sewer trench patch which extended the sanitary sewers to the houses in Manchester. The trench shows evidence of being repaired at least twice its entire length. I asked Adam to excavate and repair one more time--at which time I would be present as representative - from the Engineering Department. If done properly, I would recommend acceptance of this patch to be maintained by the Town subsequent to completion. It should be noted that this project is two to three years old, with many different participants. Adam' s schedule is May 3 through May 7, 1976. Lester A. Braddock LAB:prb E MEMORANDUM 1 =-`PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMMT POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION n X � / = TO Terry V. Sprenkel Town Manager Mm Melvin_ Edwards, Jr. - Superintendent of_Pollution Control DATE 11 'September, 1975 SUBJECT TEMPORARY PATCH ON SEWER LINE INSTALLATION IMPERIAL DRIVE Reference your Memo of-September_ $th on the subject, which was received in this. Office on '-the .9th. Pavement cut was-made by Adam Wisniewski in June of 1974 in conjunction with the construction of two (2) -house connections'for .Capitol Builders. At that time the cut was squared with compressor hammer and filled with temporary patch. Since then the cut has- been'repaved on two (2) different occasions I' have spoken with Adam this morning, and he stated that he intends to connect Councilman Havens' house to the sanitary sewers next week and will be glad to meet with Lester Braddock of the Engineering Division and myself at that time in order to determine what repairs are necessary to.make this acceptable to Town standards. It is my understanding that connection of Mr. Havens' house will entail cutting his driveway in order to reach his septic system-due to the location of his well, and I am sure that: the three (3) of us will'be able to reach an agreeable solution at that time. ;I will keep you advised of further developments on this situation. f s Z hope,-that the above meets with your approval. r Respectfully submitted by, e wards, Jr' Superintendent . Pollution Control' Division CC Councilman Edward' Havens Emil W. Lucek - Director of Public Works Lester A. Braddock - Chief Inspector, Engineering r e MEMORANDUM � Q ©� 5� TO: Melvin Edwards, Superintendent of Pollution Control FROM: Terry V. Sprenkel, Town Manager DATE: September 5, 1975 SUBJECT: TEMPORARY PATCH ON SEGO LINE INSTALLATIONS - IMPERIAL DRIVE Councilman Havens, several times, has mentioned that sanitary sewer cuts have been made on Imperial Drive and that a temporary repair conditions still exists at the two locations. I have requested that this matter be checked and corrected. As of this date there hasn't been any response or corrective action taken by the contractor. Please in- vestigate the status of this complaint, instruct the proper parties to make the repairs and advise me, immediately, of the date the work can be anticipated to be properly completed in accordance with the usual street repair standards. cc: Councilman Edward Havens 17) 1.9 �� 01 4 T-0-wn, O-P SotdA 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074 �YdS,0 -00� AREA CODE 203 f 644-2511 Public Works' September 17, 1976 Atty. Thomas G. Dennis P. O. Box 52 South Windsor, Connecticut Dear Tom: Attached please find copies of correspondence regarding proper restoration of sewer lateral installation on Imperial Drive. The patching was not performed satisfactorily, and the Bureau of Engineering has tried unsuccessfully for two years to get Mr. Wisniewski to correct the situation. The Town of South Windsor must, it seems, call the bond in order to get the work completed satisfactorily. I am requesting . that we proceed with the necessary legal actions to call the bond, and have others perform the work. Please advise. Very truly yours, TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR Allan S. Young Director of Public. Works ASY:prb Attmts. JJCL�L� C� �1J at ctw - 428 BURNSIDE AVENUE HERBERT BARALL EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06108 TELEPHONE J.PATRICK DWYER (203) 528-9521 September 15, 1976 Mr. Allan S. Young, Director of Public Works 1540 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor, Ct. 06074 RE: Sanitary Sewer - Imperial Drive Dear Mr. Young: This office has been consulted by Adam Wisniewski with regard to your letter of August 27, 1976. First, Mr. Wisniewski contests the premise of your letter that the road patch was improperly installed. The original work was done over two years ago, and repaired onces at the Town's request, not because of its impropriety, but for reasons of courtesy. It is felt that the problem is not with the patch, but whether or not there should be a resurfacing of the road, which is the responsibility of the Town. I have asked Mr. Wisniewsky to take photographs of similar patches throught the town. In addition, your letter indicates that you wish to proceed to call in the per- formance bond. That is certainly within your prerogative to attempt, and we will welcome an outside opinion. However, in addition to this, your letter appears to threaten the withholding of permits with regard to septic tank services of Mr.; Wisniewski. We feel that this threat in relation to a minor patch issue is improper and without standing. If this continues, we will have no alternative but to bring suit. I would suggest that you contact your Corporation Counsel as to the propriety of such a threat. If there are any questions, please contact this office. Very truly yours, I Herbert Barall HB:hbp CC: Lester A. Braddock Frank J. Smith -0-wh O-P S_01dA ?101;�� 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074 0x•c0 AREA CODE 203/644-2511 Public Works August 27, 1976 Mr. Adam Wisniewski 678 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor, Connecticut Dear Mr. Wisniewski: Re: Sanitary Sewer - Imperial Drive South Windsor Permits #591 and #592 As you are aware, the patch for the trench over the above- mentioned sanitary sewer was never repaired satisfactorily. Several months ago, .Mr. Braddock met at the site with you to discuss this situation, and I felt at that time you had resolved that this repair work would be done within a week to ten days from that date. However, as of today this work has not been accomplished. Therefore, this letter will serve as a written notice to proceed immediately with the repair of this sanitary sewer trench. If the trench is not repaired by September 10, 1976, the Town will proceed to have the work done by others, and call your Performance Bond to pay for the work. I shall also request that the •Town' s Pollution Control Division withhold any future permits from your firm until the work is done to the Town's , satisfaction. Very truly yours, TOWN OF SOUTH ND Allan S. Yo n Director o ub Works ASY:prb CC: Lester A. Braddock Frank J. Smith MEMORANDUM May 6, 1976 To: Melvin C. Stead, Jr. Re: Imperial Drive Cul-de-sac I met with Adam Wisniewski today at Imperial Drive cul-de-sac to try and resolve the problem with the sanitary sewer -trench patch which extended the sanitary sewers to the houses in Manchester. The trench shows evidence of being repaired at least twice its entire length. I asked Adam to excavate and repair one more time--at which time I would be present as representative from the Engineering Department. If done properly, I would recommend acceptance of this patch . to be maintained by the Town subsequent to completion. It should be noted that this project is two to three years old, with many different participants. Adam' s schedule is May 3 through May 7, 1976. Lester A. Braddock LAB:prb