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1.0
Purpose
To establish a standard practice for the timely and efficient clearing of snow and ice
from Town streets, sidewalks and parking lots during and after winter storm events.
2.0
Objectives
The objectives of the Snow and Ice Control Policy will be to:
i.
Reduce the hazards of snow and ice conditions to motorists and
pedestrians.
ii. Facilitate the handling of emergencies by Fire, Police and Ambulance services.
iii. Maintain safe, passable school bus routes located within the Town.
iv. Minimize economic losses to the business community and industries.
v. Identify the criteria to be used in prioritizing the sequence for snow and ice
control.
vi. Define the levels of service for snow and ice control measures.
3.0
Policy
It shall be the policy of the Town of Mahone Bay that snow and ice control measures
(i.e. snow plowing, salting, and/or sanding of streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and other
facilities) will take place when the weather has caused conditions to become
hazardous as a result of a winter storm event (i.e. freezing rain, sleet, light or heavy
snow).
Due to limited human, financial, and equipment resources, it is not possible to
implement snow and ice control measures concurrently. For this reason, a policy on the
priority and sequence of snow and ice control measures is required. Notwithstanding,
it shall be the responsibility of the Public Works and Transportation Manager to
manage all human and equipment resources to achieve the greatest level of efficiency
and cost effectiveness in the delivery of snow and ice control measures.
The Public Works and Transportation Manager or designate, may amend the priority
of snow and ice control measures in response to specific conditions, circumstances, or
emergencies.
4.0
Streets - Priority Criteria for Snow and Ice Control
In determining the priority for snow and ice control measures during and after a
winter storm event, all streets in the Town will be classified into one of three categories
based on the following criteria:
i. Emergency Services Access (i.e. Police, Fire, Emergency Health Services)
Snow and Ice Control Policy
ii. High Volumes of Traffic
iii. Commercial/Industrial Areas
iv. Civic Facilities (School, Post Office, Town Hall, etc.)
v. Residential
vi. Efficiency in Service Delivery (i.e. Some Residential streets may be plowed if
adjacent to higher priority streets.)
A list of all streets in the Town and their classification (priority) are contained in
Schedule A (attached).
5.0
Streets - Levels of Service for Snow Plowing and Road Salting/Sanding
Two levels of service for snow and ice control will be carried out for all streets in the
Town. During a winter storm event, those streets included in Class I will be plowed first
to full width; those streets included in Class II will be plowed secondly to full width;
those streets included in Class III will be plowed thirdly to one vehicle width. Once all
Class I and II streets are plowed to full width, Class III streets will be plowed to full
width.
During a significant snowstorm where repeated plowing of streets is required, priority
will be given to maintaining a plowed full width surface on Class I and II streets, and a
one-vehicle width on Class III streets.
Upon the end of a snowfall event, and application of salt and sand will be made, if
necessary, based on the same priority order as shown above.
Dependent on street and weather conditions, an application of salt may be made at the
start of a snowfall event to help prevent the bonding of snow to asphalt surfaces.
The following streets and driveways, or sections thereof, are exempt from the use of
salt to avoid potential negative impacts on private ground water wells, and the Town's
water supply:
- Fairmont Street: gravel section located southwest of 162 Fairmont Street.
6.0
Sidewalks
Snow and ice control measures for sidewalks will follow the same criteria as used for
streets and will typically commence following the end of a snowfall event.
In cases of light snowfall events, snowplowing resources may be allocated to sidewalks
simultaneously to the implementation of other snow and ice control priorities.
The priority order in which sidewalks are cleared of snow may be altered in cases
where heavy equipment use is necessitated. The use of heavy equipment to clear
sidewalks can create hazardous conditions for commuters, heavy equipment
operators and pedestrians; thus, clearing operations may commence in lower traffic
flow areas in advance of higher priority areas.
The application of salt or sand to sidewalks will be determined based on an
assessment of surface conditions by the Public Works and Transportation Manager
or designate.
A list of all sidewalks in the Town and their classification (priority) are contained in
Schedule B (attached).
7.0
Parking Lots
Town resources will be applied for snow and ice control measures for Town held
parking lots in priority order, as shown below:
i.
Town Hall
ii.
Clairmont Street Public Parking
The plowing of the lots listed above shall have higher priority than the plowing of
sidewalks.
The following parking lots are maintained by independent contractors at the direction
of the Public Works and Transportation Manager:
i.
Fire Station (Contracted)
ii.
Edgewater Street Public Parking (including Parish St.)
Parking lots for accessing the trail system (Fauxburg Rd, Hawthorn Rd, Longhill Rd and
Clearland Rd.) will also be cleared of snow by the Town however the priority shall be
lower than for other parking lots and facilities.
The need for and timing of application for salt and/or sand to parking lots will be
determined at the discretion of the Public Works and Transportation Manager or
designate.
8.0
Priority Town Infrastructure Facilities
Snow and ice control measures for access roads and entrances to the following Town
infrastructure shall typically be completed after sidewalks, except if an emergency, in
the following priority order:
i.
Water Treatment Plant
ii.
Water Supply at Oakland Lake
iii.
Entrance to Electric Utility Sub-station (Pond Street)
iv.
Mahone Bay Public Wharf (asphalt apron and access road to dry
hydrant)
v.
Access Road and Parking Lot at Jubilee Park (Pond Street entrance
adjacent to dry hydrant)
vi.
Access Road and Town Storage Area (Kinburn Street)
vii.
Sewage Treatment Plant (Snow plowing on road completed by
contractor; Town forces responsible for plowing inside gate and
salting/sanding of road, as necessary)
viii.
Old Fire Hall
ix.
3 Sewage Lift Stations (Removal of snow from entrances, parking
areas and access ports will be completed on an as needed basis)
9.0
Park Cemetery
The Town will not plow snow or salt/sand roads associated with the cemetery with the
exception of Park Street itself. However, in the event of burial is required at the
cemetery, and reasonable notice is provided by the management of a funeral home,
Town resources will be applied to open up the necessary cemetery roads in order to
accommodate the preparation of a grave site (by others) in order that a funeral can
proceed.
10.0 Turning Areas for Waste Collection Trucks
Town resources will maintain adequate turn around areas for waste collection vehicles
at the following locations, which are dead-end streets:
- Fairmont Street
- Orchard Street
11.0
Fire Hydrants
The Public Works and Transportation Manager or designate with the assistance of the
Water/Wastewater Manager will verify all flags are still installed on fire hydrants,
which may potentially become buried as a result of Town snow and ice control
measures. Typically, this verification will be implemented in early December.
Public Work's staff will avoid covering hydrants with snow if possible. At times when
fire hydrants become excessively covered with snow, thus rendering them in
accessible by Fire Department personnel, the Town's backhoe or skid steer will be
utilized to dig out hydrants. The removal of snow from fire hydrants will be completed
as required, at the discretion of the Public Works and Transportation Manager or
designate.
12.0 Snow Removal Operations and Snow Dump Site
At the discretion of the Public Works and Transportation Manager or designate,
excess snow that accumulates along Town streets and sidewalks shall be removed at
the earliest possible opportunity to assist in public safety, parking and walking
conditions.
The Town will utilize it graveled parking lot area located adjacent to Mahone Bay
Public Wharf as its primary snow dumpsite. In the event this site becomes filled, and
no further snow can be added, the Public Works and Transportation Manager or
designate will seek to identify and cause to have prepared another Town held or
private property to be utilized for this purpose.
13.0 Private Driveways
In the clearing of snow from streets and sidewalks by the Town, private driveways may
be filled with snow as a consequence of plowing, either before or after the property
owner/occupant has cleared their driveway. The Town does not take responsibility for
removing snow from private driveways or walkways when this occurs.
14.0 Damage to Private Property
At the discretion of the Public Works and Transportation Manager the Town of
Mahone Bay will repair or cause to be repaired any damage to private property which
can be demonstrated to be a result of the Town's clearing of snow and ice from streets
and sidewalks. Claims for damaged property must be submitted in writing, addressed
to the attention of the Public Works and Transportation Manager no later than June
30 of each year for damage sustained during the preceding winter. The Public Works
and Transportation Manager will respond to such claims within 30 days.
Property owners not satisfied with the course of action recommended by the Public
Works and Transportation Manager may file an appeal in writing for consideration by
Town Council. Such appeals must be filed with the Town Clerk no later than September
30 of each year.
The Town will encourage residents to not park vehicles on their property within 1.2
meters (4 feet) of the edge of the asphalt or concrete street or sidewalk to help ensure
that vehicles may not be inadvertently struck by debris or snow plowing/removal
equipment.
15.0 Summary of Snow and Ice Control Priorities
Generally, Town priorities for snow and ice control can be stated in ranked order as
follows:
i.
Class I Streets
ii.
Class II Streets
iii.
Class III Streets
iv.
Public Parking Areas
v.
Sidewalks
vi.
Priority Town Infrastructure Facilities
vii.
Trail Parking Areas
viii.
Snow Removal Operations
ix.
Fire Hydrants - As Required
x.
Park Cemetery - As Required
Clerk's Annotation for Official Policy Book
Date of Notice to Council Members of Intent
to Consider {7 days minimum notice}: October 27, 2022
Date of Passage of
November 8, 2022
I certify that this Policy was adopted by Council as indicated
Clerk
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Date
Town of Mahone bay Snow and Ice Control Policy
Schedule A
Town Streets Classification (Priority Order)
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Underlined streets typically plowed with 1-Tonne Truck while those streets not
underlined are typically plowed with a 5-Tonne Truck.
Class I:
Main Street (i.e. West Main, Main, and South Main Streets)
Edgewater Street
Clairmont Street
Kinburn Street
Hawthorn Road
Class II:
Pleasant Street
Fauxburg Road
Clearway Street
Clearland Road (a.k.a. Woodstock Road)
Class III:
Fairmont Street
Spruce Street
Pine Grove Street
Stovepipe Lane
Maple Street
School Street
Pond Street
Hedge Row
Orchard Street
Cherry Lane
Parish Street
Old Edgewater Street
Longhill Road
Wye Street/Welcome Street
Park Street
Spur Street
Hyland Lane
Shady Lane
Garden Lane
Zwicker Lane
Freeman Veinot Road
Access Road to Jubilee Park (Clairmont Street entrance)
Aberdeen Lane
Town of Mahone bay Snow and Ice Control Policy
Schedule B
Town Sidewalks Classification (Priority Order)
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1. Main Street
Corner of Pleasant to Clearway (clear both sides of street excluding section
located between entrance/exit of 593 Main Street)
2. Clearway Street
Corner of Main along Clearway to property line with Bayview School (excludes
section of sidewalk located on west side of Clearway Street)
3. Main Street and West Main Street
Corner of Clearway to Freeman Veinot Road
4. Main Street
Corner of Pleasant to 804 Main Street
5. Pleasant Street
Corner of Main Street to Spruce Street (southwest side of street only)
6. Fairmont Street
Corner of Main to Pleasant Street
7. Fairmont Street
Corner of Pleasant to Pine Grove Street (alternates side of street atMaple Street)
8. Maple Street
Corner of Fairmont to School Street
9. School Street
Corner of Pond to Pleasant Street
10. Edgewater Street/Old Edgewater Street
Corner of Main to 121 Old Edgewater Street (clear sidewalk sections located on
both sides of street excluding section located in front of 33 Edgewater Street)
11. Clairmont Street
Corner of Main to 89 Clairmont Street