HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-07 Board of Public Works MinutesA Meeting of the Board of Public Works, October 7, 1985 Pagel.
A meeting of the Board of Public Works convened on October 7, 1985 at
7:30 PM in Room 17 of the Community Center located at 52 Sanborn Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Secretary Hampson, acting as
Chairman Pro-tem, and Board Members Ronald Boucher, Robert Griffin, and
Arthur Polychrones. Also in attendance were Assistant Superintendents
William A. Redford and Edward D. McIntire Jr.
First order of business was a motion to accept the minutes of the
Meeting of the Board of Public Works, September 16, 1985. The vote was
3:0:1 with Arthur Polychrones abstaining. A motion followed to accept the
Minutes of the Board of Survey Meeting September 16, 1985 with the vote
being 3:0:1, Board Member Arthur Polychrones abstaining.
Discussion followed with regard to coverage of the October 21st
Conservation Commission Meeting. Board Member Bob Griffin agreed to
attend and cover the meeting.
A motion pertaining to the awarding of the Co-op Salt Bid was next on
the agenda. It was moved and seconded to award the Contract for Rock Salt
and Solar Salt to the low bidder, Eastern Minerals of 130 Plain Street,
Lowell, MA 01851 in the amount of $24.90 per ton, delivered, as per their
bid dated September 30, 1985. With all voting in the affirmative, the
vote was 4:0:0.
The only question regarding the Salt bid came from Board Member Bob
Griffin wanting to know if additional amounts of salt would be available
if needed. Assistant Superintendent William A. Redford assured Mr.
Griffin there would be no problem.
Under the Superintendent's Report, Assistant Superintendent Redford
reported on the break down of the filtering plant during the past week. A
blockage in the water line was caused by a solidified lime build up in the
pipes. The problem was solved by cutting out a section of the pipe and
having it replaced.
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With regard to the Town's wells, Assistant Superintendent Redford
reported all are in good shape but the water ban will not be lifted at
this time.
Board Member Griffin asked a question regarding action on the bid for
sidewalks in the area of Buckskin Drive, Willow Street, and Woodbine
Avenue. Assistant Superintendent Redford responded "we are not
recommending action now because we want to hold off until spring".
Under the Chairman's discussion Mr. Hampson inquired about coverage by
the Board of Public Works of the Special Task Force meeting to be held on
October 9, 1985. It was in agreement that all three Board Members present
would try to attend.
Under Board Members questions and commments, Mr. Griffin asked for a
report on the recent hydrant flushing that should include information on
what is out of service and a replacement policy.
The Board also requested an accounting of all overtime due to
Hurricane Gloria. Assistant Superintendent Redford reported that Mr.
Winkler is aware of all overtime and will notify the Board with a full
accounting.
Under the next order of business the Board signed a Sewer Lateral
assessment. It was moved, seconded, and voted 4;0;0 to approve a 100%
total sewer lateral in the amount of $385.00.
The Board also signed the Chapter 90 Reimbursement Forms.
A small discussion followed with regard to water meters. Assistant
Superintendent Redford noted that discussion was put on the agenda to
allow the Board time to be thinking about the new meter reading devices
that could be plugged in to give a direct reading. No action was
recommended at this time.
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At 7:55 PM the Board adjourned temporarily to meet as the Board of
Survey.
The Board of Public Works reconvened at 10:50 PM to settle all
unfinished business.
It was moved, seconded, and voted 4;0;0 to sign the Release of Lots
for Lilah Lane Phase III.
It was moved, seconded, and voted 4;0;0 to sign the Release of
Restrictions for Lilah Lane Phase III.
The Payroll and the Billrol.l were signed and a motion was made to
adjourn the meeting at 11:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Secret ry
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DOUGLASS L. BARKER, Chairman
BARRY E. HAMPSON, Secretary
ARTHUR POLYCHROICES
ROBERT P. GRIFFIN
J. R. BOUCHER
A. V. FLETCHER, P. E., Superintendent
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