HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-10 Board of Public Works Minutes3 Board of Public Works Meeting of February i0, 1986 Page .1
A meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in Room 167
Municipal Building at 7:45 P.M. 'resent were Secretary Hampson, Board
Members Griffin and Boucher,, Superintendent A.V. Fletcher, P.E. and
Assistant Superintendent William A. Redford.
Secretary Hampson assumed the Chair in Mr. Barker's absence.
It was moved, seconded and voted 3:0 to approve the minutes of
the Board of Public Works meeting of January 27, 1986 as amended.
It was moved, seconded and voted 3:0 to approve the minutes of
the Board of Survey meeting of January 27, 1986 as written.
It was moved, seconded and voted 3:0 to release the following
Executive Session minutes from private privy:
December 15, 1984, December 17, 1984, February 4, 1985, March 11,
1985, March 19, 1985, March 5, 1985, April 1, 1985; May 6, 1985, May 13,
1985, May 28, 1985; June 10, 1985 and October 22, 1985.
Under the Superintendent's Report:
Supt. Fletcher reported on Phase II - Aberjona. He added that we
have in hand three easement releases and expect three more by the end of
the week. He stated that Mr. Keramas called to suggest that he was willing
to go along on a friendly basis. There are several minor changes that will
have to be made. This does not change the project but does involve some
re-survey work.
The Board also discussed the Riverpark 93 appeal process.
The Board adjourned temporarily at 8:05 P.M. to meet as the Board
of Survey.
The Board reconvened at 9:30 P.M.
The-Board next discussed and reviewed Asst. Supt. Redford's memo
regarding.the BPW'.s possible cooperation with the Planning Board on Newly
Adopted "Townhouse" By Law.
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Asst. Supt. McIntire joined the meeting at 9:40 P.M.
Under Members Ouestions and Comments:
Mr. Griffin questioned the Whitman & Howard Engineering Contract
for services on the standpipe.
Supt. Fletcher explained that you can authorize us to hire
someone as an inspector or rely on an in-house person to do the
inspection.
It was moved, seconded and voted 3:0 to accept the Whitman &
Howard proposal for standpipe repairs and painting subject to Town Counsel
approval. Upon such approval., the Superintendent is authorised to enter
into the agreement and begin the process.
Regarding the ARC- Water Meter System - Supt. Fletcher reported
that $60,000 will. cover six routes and provide a modest stock of these
meters to meet immediate needs. I feel this puts us in the best position
for a grant.
It was moved, seconded and voted 3:0 that the sum of $60,000 be
dedicated to the establishment of the ARCM Water meter system.
The Board discussed the proposed Articles for the April Town
Meeting.
Under Old & New Business:
Mr. Griffin reported that the upcoming Regional Aquifer
Protection-Meeting will be a direct request to other Towns regarding what
we wish of there, specifically relating to Aquifer Protection. He stated
he would prefer we have some assistance at this meeting. If there are
incoming questions of a technical nature, he would appreciate it if
someone was there.
Mr. Hampson stated I think that Still Redford should attend the
'meeting.
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Supt. Fletcher reported that John Shawcross of.M&E will
sending us a synopsis of the Aquifer Protection Grant.
Mr. Hampson reported that Atty. Ted Cohen stated there is no
legal reason why we have to bring Mr. Fletcher's salary increase before
the Personnel Board.
The Board signed the Payroll and the Billroll for the period
ending February 7, 1986.
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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