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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-02-11 Board of Public Works MinutesBoard of Public Works Meeting of February 1.1., 1985 Pane 1 A meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in Room 16, Municipal Building at 7:30 P.M. Present were Chairman Barker, Secretary Hampson, Board Members Wood, F'olychrones and Griffin, Supt. A.V. Fletcher and Asst. Supt. William A. Redford. The Board reviewed the Articles submitted for the April 1985 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to approve the Article submitted regarding the completion of construction of Gavin Circle in accordance with the terms of certain performance bonds executed by Barkley Development Corporation. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to approve the Article submitted regarding the completion of construction of Latham Lane in accordance with the terms of certain agreements executed by Brandt Development Inc. It was moved, seconded and voted S:0 to approve the Article submitted regarding the acceptance of Granger Avenue as a public way. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to approve the Article submitted regarding the abandonment of a certain draiange and sewerage easement on Ash Street in Reading, Ma. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to approve the Article submitted regarding the appropriation for the purpose of making improvements to the water system. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to approve the Article submitted regarding the completion of construction of Buckskin Drive in accordance with the terms of certain agreements executed by Land Realty Trust. Board of Public Works Meeting of February 11, 1985 Page 2 It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to approve the Article submitted regarding the completion of construction of Warren Avenue Extension in accordance with the terms of certain agreements executed by Rivers Development Corporation. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:4 to approve the minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting of February 4, 1985 as amended. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to approve the minutes of the Board of Public. Survey meeting of February 4, 1985 as amended. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to approve the Executive Session minutes of February 4, 1985 as written and that they remain in private privy. Under Chairman's Comments: Chairman [Marker stated that the Finance Committee will be meeting tomorrow night with the Municipal Space Study Committee, the Industrial Development Committee and the Planning Board in regards to the February Special Town Meeting. He added that the puhlic hearing this Thursday will be covered by Cab l e T. V. The Board adjourned temporarily at 7:50 P.M, to meet as the Board of Survey. The Board reconvened at 7:58 P.M, The Board next discussed the M&F Proposal to provide engineering services in connection with evaluating water nuality in the vicinity of Test Well 82-20. It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0:1 (Mr. Hampton abstaining) that the Department expend $6,000.00 for, the purpose of studying Test Well 82-20 in preparation of a report for DFQF done by Metcalf & Eddy on said well. Board of PL1h 1. i c Works Meeting of February 1.1 , 1985 Page 3 The Board reviewed the request from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of One Charles Street Condominium Trust for individual billing by the Town for water/sewer usage. Supt. Fletcher recommended the Board deny this request and that the Trust purchase; and have installed, remote units that can be read by their Association. It was moved, seconded and defeated 4:5 to approve the request from Warren F. Rathbun representing One Charles Street Trust for separate water meters. Chairman Barker requested that the Department write a•letter to Mr. Rathbun advising him of where he might purchase a remote device. The Board next reviewed the memo from Asst. Supt. Redford regarding Inflow/Infiltration poli.cy. Supt. Fletcher stated we feel it is prudent now that a decision be made on the implementation of an I/I policy. Mrs. Wood stated the holding tank really does nothing to solve the problem, the I/I policy does. She stated she would personally like to see the 2/1 policy implemented to help solve these problems. It was moved, seconded and voted S:O at Summit Towers, Main Street Nursing Home and T.A.S.C. Building that the 2/1 I/I sewer policy he implemented. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 thiit all sewer applications that have not yet been approved be subject to the I/I sewer policy. The Board next reviewed the memo from the Superintendent regarding the Town Forest Well. The Supt. reported the well went down last Friday caused by a broken shaft. He recommended the Board petition Fi.nance Committee for an i.mmediate transfer of $i.S.000 to commence rehabilitation immediately. Board of Public Works Meeting of February 11, 1985 Page 4 It was moved, seconded and voted 4;0 to request from Finance Committee an emergency transfer of $15,000 for the rehabilitation of Town Forest Well. The Board next met with representatives of Northland Investment Corp. at 9;00 P.M. Present from Finance Committee were Russ Graham and Frank Gorgone, present from I.D.G. were Roc O'Connell, Don Stroeble and Dan Ensminger; present from the Planning Board were Peg Plansky and Maureen Rich. Also present were Jack Rivers, Gill Wagner and Michael Grill. Chairman Barker welcomed everyone to the meeting, and introduced the members of the Board and Department. Atty. William Wagner, representing Northland, stated they are very interested in developing the landfill and introduced Peter Garber, Senior Vice-President, Mr. Garber stated we own approximately ,000,000 square feet in New England, which is our only area of development property. He stated they are very serious about working with the Town in acquiring the former landfill site. he stated we have hired the architectural firm of AD, Inc. of Cambridge, Ma. to do conceptual design. We do not have a specific plan at this time. Mr. Skylar of AD, Inc. introduced himself and stated we have designed over $900,000,000 worth of construction in the past five years. He then presented his schemes for the landfill. L Mr. Barber stated we are trying to create a hQavily landscaped attractive area. We would be more than happy to consider the 8 - 9 acres beside the proposed 8.32 acres. There is a higher use for this property than is presently planned by the town. The larger site allows us obviously some economy of scale and negates the potential marketing constraints we J - Board of Public Works Meeting of February 11, 1985 'age 5 may have, but this is not a prerequisite. We are willing to do the smaller scale project. Mrs. Wood asked how many stories do you propose for this? Mr. Garber replied four stories. Mrs. Wood asked is it possible to push the development that you have a little towards the right so that we may have an access to the back? You are presently landlocki:ng this area. Mr. Skylar replied yes, and you would have to create an access of some sort. Mr. Griffin asked what would be your relationship with the public works facility precisely? Mr. Garber replied no relationship at all. We would be independent of the DPW. Mr. Griffin asked what would be your relationship with the current planning in order to accomodate the entire site? Mr. Garber replied this would be entirely up to the Town, it does not make a significant differenre to us. Mr. Pol,ychrones asked would your company consider buying the back portion of the landfill now, when you purchase the front? Mr. Barber replied T would be very interested in this property if I felt it was developable. Mr. Hampson stated T think you should consider the methane gas problem and perhaps incorporate your building's parking into the scheme. Mr. Barker asked what time factor are you looking at for this development? Mr. Barber replied the earlier the better. Mr. Barker asked what kind of financing or purchasing are you looki.nq for? r• - Board of Public Works Meeting of February 11, 1955 Page 6 Mr. Barber replied it would be a land purchase as opposed to a lease or some other arrangement. Mr. Hampson stated I think. you should have the value of your proposal ready to be given at Town Meeting floor. Huss Graham of the Finance Committee stated I think you should have the dollar value ready for the Finance Committee meeting tomorrow night.. Mrs. Wood stated I have a problem with the Town accepting this proposal as presented. I think the proposal should be more specific to fit with the Town's criteria. Dan Ensminger stated the I.D.C. stated explicitly that this Article was placed on the Warrant without prejudice. At some point the I.D.C. will have to have input on this type of criteria regarding different developers. The meeting with Northland ended at 9:55 PM. Supt. Fletcher stated he does not expect any more developers to come before this Board. The Board reviewed the draft John Street report, after amendments, it was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to accept this as a final report for presentation to Town Meeting on February 25. The Board signed the Payroll and the Billroll for the period ending February S, 1985. The meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Sec re . ry