Works
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Public Works subsection links Main Page | Flood Monitoring | Streets & Traffic | Water | Sewer | Construction | Fleet | Permits | Fees | Contacts |
he Public Works Department is the largest of City departments and is responsible for providing a variety of services to the residents of Montpelier.
The Public Works Department oversees six divisions:
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| Street Division Fleet Operations Water & Sewer Divisions Water Treatment Plant Waterwater Treatment Plant Administration |
(802) 223-9510 (802) 223-9510 (802) 223-9510 (802) 229-1401 (802) 223-9511 (802) 223-9508 |
Flood Monitoring
The Public Works Department also provides flood monitoring through it's River Watch/Ice Jam Prevention program implemented after the Flood of March 11, 1992.
Street and Traffic
The Street Division maintains
52 miles of paved streets within the City limits. Maintenance includes street
and sidewalk cleaning; bridge maintenance; snow and ice removal; traffic control;
street lighting; and sanitation.The Street Division is also responsible for specific parking lot maintenance and cleaning throughout the City. |
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| Water The City of Montpelier distributes an average of 1 million gallons of water to Montpelier residents each day and is responsible for the water supply, water distribution system maintenance, water treatment, and water meter operations. City of Montpelier Water Quality Report, Spring 2008 234 KB, 3 pages  City of Montpelier Water Quality Report, Spring 2007 142 KB, 3 pages |
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Sewer
The City's Wastewater System consists of sewer collection system maintenance, treatment, and sludge disposal.
The Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Plant treats approximately 1.1 million gallons of sewage daily.
The Plant works in conjunction with the local Waste Management company and the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District (CVSWMD) for sludge disposal.
Construction
Currently, there are several projects in pre-bid and bidding process for the upcoming spring/summer/fall construction season.
FleetThe Department's Fleet Operations maintains the City's fleet of vehicles and equipment as well as Building Operations, which includes maintenance of the Public Works Facility.
Public Works Department Fees
- Stump Dump Disposal
- Please call the Public Works Garage at 223-9510 to determine fees and hours of operation.
Ordinance Sections Pertinent to the Season
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Chapter 3, Article V, Sec. 501.
- No person shall erect any fence, building or other permanent structure, or set in the ground any post, stone, marker, shrub, tree or other thing indicating possession or ownership under claim of right, nor excavate, fill or in any way alter the surface of land immediately adjoining any street or municipal land, without first having ascertained the bounds and grade of the same by application to to Public Works Director, and conformable to such bounds and grade.
Bounds of Public Property Given Before Construction.
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Chapter 3, Article V, Sec. 3-502.
- No person shall break or dig up the ground or pavement in a street or public place or erect thereon, or in dangerous or inconvenient proximity thereto, a staging or other device for building, or place or deposit thereon stone, earth, sand, brick, lumber or other materials, without first obtaining a written permit from the commissioner of public works and complying in all respects with the conditions of such permit. Upon the expiration of such permit, the person so permitted shall, within a reasonable time, restore and repair such street or public place to the satisfaction and acceptance of the street commissioner.
Permit to Dig or Obstruct a Public Way
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Article V. , Sec. 3-510. Drainage.
- No person shall excavate, fill, divert, pipe, channel, or in any manner change or obstruct existing drainage or any natural water course on public lands or private property without first obtaining permission from the Public Works Director.
The Public Works Administration offices are located in City Hall. The Public Works Director, the Assistant Director, and Secretary are located there.
Department of Public WorksMontpelier City Hall
39 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602-2950
Phone: (802) 223-9508
FAX:(802) 223-9524
Administration
- Todd Law, Director of Public Works, tlaw@montpelier-vt.org
- Thomas McArdle, Assistant Public Works Director, tmcardle@montpelier-vt.org
- Ginny Mackey, Administrative Assistant, gmackey@montpelier-vt.org
- Kurt Motyka, Assistant Engineer, kmotyka@montpelier-vt.org
- Steven (Sam) McGrath, Custodian, smcgrath@montpelier-vt.org
Dog River Road
(802) 223-9510
- Frank Ellis, Water and Sewer Supervisor, fellis@montpelier-vt.org
- Eric Ladd, Equipment Supervisor, eladd@montpelier-vt.org
- Michael Garand, Street Supervisor, mgarand@montpelier-vt.org
Dog River Road
(802) 223-9511
Ron Mercier, Chief Operator, wwtp@montpelier-vt.org
Water Treatment Plant
Berlin, VT
(802) 229-1401
Geoff Wilson, Chief Operator, wtp@montpelier-vt.org
Page updated May 8, 2008
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