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Public works director outlines leaks, Tremont Hall repairs and seasonal work; crew size remains small
Summary
Public Works Director Jackie Cordero briefed council on recent saltwater leaks, Tremont Hall interior renovations, cemetery operations, and preparations for the busy season. She said the department operates with about 12 full‑time staff plus 3–4 part‑time employees and highlighted upcoming CIP tasks including mole, 5 Corners and Pebly Beach revetment.
Public Works Director Jackie Cordero described recent field work and long‑range maintenance priorities for Avalon, emphasizing the department's broad operational responsibilities — streets, stormwater, parks and cemetery operations — and the seasonal nature of many tasks. Cordero reviewed recent saltwater leaks on Middle Terrace and Front Street, explained delays in repaving owing to material and barge logistics, and showed before‑and‑after work at Tremont Hall where interior renovations included new flooring and stage improvements.
Cordero said the department "is a very small crew" with "about 12 full time" employees and an anticipated need for 3–4 part‑time staff this coming fiscal year. She also listed capital and maintenance priorities: the Mole Project, 5 Corners pedestrian improvements, Pebly Beach revetment repairs, beach and street prep for peak season, and routine pothole and sidewalk work. The presentation underscored how much of the city's functioning depends on a compact public works team handling both planned CIP and emergency response tasks.
