6 Questions With
the Department of Public Works Director Michael Smith
Q: How often is yard waste collected?
A: The City of Oswego's
DPW collects yard waste daily from around the city, but this means that each neighborhood
will have their yard waste collected only about once a week.
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Q: How do
I get a tree for my property?
A:
If any homeowner wants a tree for their property, they must first make the request
of their own alderman. If their alderman grants permission to plant a tree in
the ward, the Department of Public Works will then step in.
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Q: Can the
DPW fix sidewalks, ect. Based on private complaints?
A: Yes, the DPW will take requests to fix specific problems
of city residents. Before correcting any problems, the DPW must first clear the
call for a change with the alderman of the resident: work will only be done if
the alderman approves and there is available time.
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Q: How do
you deal with congested traffic in areas being repaired by the DPW?
A: Often times, bright signs or cones are
posted to warn of a constructed area, or men alert oncoming traffic. In heavily
constructed areas, streets may be closed so that no risk for other problems is
present.
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Q: How do you predict when
the first snow fall will occur?
A: Usually, we have snow plows ready to roll just before Thanksgiving,
because normally, there aren't too many storms before this time. The city owns
quite a few trucks for snow removal, in order to accommodate for the need for
such an important problem in Oswego. The DPW has a number of trucks available
for snow removal: there are trucks that are strictly plows and multi-function
trucks that can be used in both summer and winter.
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| Q: Where can
one find out more information about the Department of Public Works?
A: For more information, call Michael Smith at 342-8180 or e-mail him at
msmith@oswegony.org
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