Municipal Works - Engineering - Welcome
Municipal Works - Engineering - Welcome
Christine Fetten, Town Director of Municipal Works
Email: cfetten@southamptontownny.gov
Phone (631) 283-5210
Fax: (631) 283-3732
John La Rosa, P.E. Acting Town Engineer
Email: jlarosa@southamptontownny.gov
Phone: 631-702-1750
Fax: 631-287-1530
- Engineering reviews all subdivision site plan applications to the Planning Division to ensure that all proposed improvements comply with the Town's Codes, technical manuals and specifications. Inspect and record all approved improvements during construction.
- Prepare estimates for the cost of engineering improvements, for all approved subdivisions, to establish performance bonds and review fees. Review bonds during construction, and advise the Planning Division on reduction, conversion and release of bonds, based on extent and quality of work done on site. Conduct sign-off inspections for CO's and preparation of checklists and final recommendations for taking roads into the Highway System.
- Administer various Capital Projects throughout the Town, from inception to completion. May involve management of outside consultants and contractors to in-house design and project management. This includes the preparation of preliminary cost estimate, conceptual plans and Engineering recommendations for potential Capital Projects. Provide design review, utility coordination and budget of payments to consultants and contractors.
- Prepare recommendations for the Road Review Committee for appropriate road improvements to private roads. Inspect work during construction and sign-off inspection, prior to issuance of a CO.
- Work with Planning Division to develop Old Filed Maps.
- Manage the Highway Department inspections of building lots for a flooding determination.
- Serve on various Committees as appointed by the Town Board.
- Manage the Town Law 200 process to bring private roads into the Town Highway system. Process includes the preparation of construction estimates, coordination with other Departments, following the application through the gathering of petitions, public hearing etc. Design and construction of the necessary road improvements while adhering to a fixed budget, and recommending acceptance of the road into the Town system.