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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-01-21 Board of Public Works MinutesBoard of Public Works Meeting of January 21, 1985 Page 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 Polychrones, Griffin and Wood, Superintendent A.V. Fletcher, P.E. and Assistant Supt. William A. Redford. The Board signed the contract for drain channel relocation - John Street site, and Colonial Drive Extension Subdivision plans. Under members questions and comments, Mrs. Wood stated she would like to address the problems at the ice skating rinks in town. She felt the Board should realize their job is providing adequate and safe facilities. We should have at least two or three sets of hockey nets to be installed at Sturges Park, Memorial Park and Castine Field. She suggested the Department locate the nets, set them up in a designated area at each rink and advise the Police Department for enforcement. Secretary Hampson read the Notice of Public Hearing at 7:45 P.M. regarding the Petition of NET&T and RMLD to locate poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including the necessary anchors, guys and other such sustaining and protecting fixtures to be owned and used in common by the petitioners, along and across the f olloiwng public way or ways: Bear Hill Road: westerly side, place one (1) pole, pole 177/6. Present was Mr. George Cooley from NET&T. There were also three (3) abuttors present. Chairman Barker introduced the members of the Board and the Department. Mr. Cooley stated this pole is requested on Bear Hill Road, because of a spanning problem between two existing poles. This is in conjunction with the petition granted for the interface telephone cabinets on Hopkins Street. Board of Public Works Meeting of January 21, 1985 Page 2 Deidre Quinlan of 38 Clear Hill Road stated I object to this pole. I feel this is of no advantage to me. Mr. Cooley stated we could possibly relocate this pole if Mrs. Quinlan objects. Mrs. Quinlan stated I object to any pole at all. Mr. Polychrones asked what is the distance between normal poles? Mr. Cooley replied 100 - 150 feet. Mr. Polychrones asked would you consider this to be a safety factor? Mr. Cooley replied yes, we will be placing a cable between these two poles. Chairman Barker asked what is the approximate location of the present poles? Perhaps these poles could be reset to give her only one pole. Mr. Griffin stated the placement of this pole may also represent a safety factor as well for the.Quinlan family. This is an extremely steep and treacherous hill. Mrs. Wood stated I don't think the pole should be moved across the street to block access to someone else's property. Asst. Supt. Redford stated it is unlikely that Kenneth Road would be extended, if the Light Department and New England Telephone want to place a pole in the middle of the paper street there would not be a major problem. Mr. Cooley stated I strongly believe we could move this pole southerly to Kenneth Road. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to close the hearing at 8:20 P. M. Board of Public Works Meeting of January 21, 1985 P It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 that Pole 177/6 be southerly of the proposed point by approximately 251. Mrs. Wood asked that the Department check this for poss liabilities. The Board again discussed the skating rink controversy. Mr. Hampson asked what about putting up signs stating t designated areas. Chairman Barker stated perhaps this should be scheduled by times similar to the municipal swimming pool. We could request that our Recreation Committee liaison do this. Mr. Hampson stated I think the Board should send a letter to the Police Department stating we are putting up signs and ask the Police to enforce this. It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0:1 (Mr. Griffin abstaining) to designate appropriate areas for hockey play at the skating rink, move the hockey nets to those areas and advise the Police Department of same. The Board next discussed the Draft Report to Special Town Meeting (February 25, 1985) on the new John Street Facility. After a very lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to ask the architect, C.E. Maguire, to make a presentation at the Special Town Meeting on February 25th, including slides and boards. Mrs. Wood felt the Chairman should give an introduction followed by the engineer/architect presentation, followed by the financial presentation, and lastly a summry or review of space requirements based on current and future needs. Mr. Hampson felt we should break down the equipment and furniture costs further. Board of Public Works Meeting of January 21, 1985 Page 4 i Mfr. Griffin stated I have a general concern about the entire f report. The report satisfies those who have been here and have been familar with this material. This does not address those people who have not seen this report or kept up with our information. We should add much more information to this report for the Town Meeting members. Mir. Griffin then read his changes to the report which will be incorporated by the Department. Regarding the Annual Town Report for 1984, Chairman Barker suggested that verbage on the water treatment plant and evaluations be included in addition to the usual report. The Board signed the Payroll and the Billroll for the period ending January 18, 1985. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Secreta