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City program sparks debate on enrollment and awareness By RoKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
Courtesy City of Glen Cove
Former City Councilman John Perrone, far left, addressed the council, offering his insight into potential conflicts of coverage between Pipelogix and property owners’ own insurance plans.
Glen Cove homeowners may notice a new charge on their tax bills as the city introduces a sewer lateral repair program in partnership with Pipelogix LMS Inc., a private contractor based in Long Beach. The new initiative, which passed the City Council by a narrow 4-3 vote on Aug. 27, aims to provide homeowners with repair coverage for any problems with their sewer lateral lines. All city buildings, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 347, will get the protection for free. Concerns have been raised, however, about the program’s automatic enrollment system, public awareness, and the speed at which it is Continued on Page 4
Aiming to put an end to Woolsey Avenue flooding By RoKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
Residents of Woolsey Avenue have faced periodic flooding for over two decades. The neighborhood, near Dosoris Lane on Glen Cove’s west side, has seen water rise during almost every significant rainstorm, leaving yards, streets, and basements inundated. Storms last month were no exception, bringing r unof f that quickly overwhelmed the eight storm drains on Woolsey, and more than a half-dozen homes reported flood damage once again. In response to the ongoing problem, the City Council has
authorized the rental of a Vactor Combination Sewer Cleaner, a specialized vehicle designed to clean out clogged sewers, drains and other stormwater infrastructure, through next month. The $27,000 rental is intended to provide immediate relief by cleaning out the storm drains on Woolsey and in other affected areas. “ We d o h ave a Va c t o r machine, but it has been out of order,” Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck explained. “This will clean the drainage structures until our own truck can be repaired.” The city is also seeking a long-term solution, and recently approved a $17,100 agreement
with Cameron Engineering to conduct a comprehensive drainage study of Woolsey Avenue, Seaman Road and Elm Avenue. The study will assess the current drainage infrastructure and make recommendations for improvements — though some residents are pushing for it to go beyond a surf ace-level review of Woolsey and evaluate the flow of water from adjacent streets as well. The flooding, residents say, has only worsened in recent years. The repaving of Dosoris Lane, a major county road nearby, redirected more stormwater runoff toward Woolsey, which, they say, has insufficient drain-
age to handle the increased water flow. As a result, Woolsey and surrounding streets are now more vulnerable than ever to flooding, particularly during heavy rains. Residents have taken it upon themselves to protect their homes, using a variety of makeshift methods to divert water toward stor m drains. Some
have used insulation and boards to redirect water, while others have resorted to clearing drains with rakes as rain pours down. Linda Melbinger, a longtime resident of Woolsey Avenue, has been asking for a solution since she and her husband, Steve, moved to the neighborContinued on Page 7