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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-23 Board of Public Works MinutesBoard of Public Works Meeting of January 23, 1984 Page 1 A meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in Room 16, Municipal Building at 7:40 P.M. Present were Chairman Wood, Secretary Barker, Board Member Polychrones, Superintendent Anthony V. Fletcher and Assistant Superintendent William R. Bergeron. It was moved, seconded and voted 3:0 to accept the minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting of January 9, 1984 as written. It was moved, seconded and voted 3:0 to accept the minutes of the Board of Public Works Executive Session meeting of January 9, 1984 as written and that they remain in private privy. It was moved, seconded and voted 3:0 that Assistant Superintendent William R. Bergeron be authorized to sign Industrial Discharge Permits for the ensuing period of one year. The Board next discussed the bids received for Rubbish Collection Contract No. 84-1. Assistant Superintendent Bergeron explained that the Rubbish Collection Bids have come in. One of the main landfills SCA was using in Amesbury has been closed. There are rumors the landfill in Peabody is questionable. The low bidder will be hauling the trash to Plainville. Mr. Bergeron stated we have done some reference checks on the low bidder and don't have all of them in as yet. Mr. Bergeron wondered if the Board should investigate limiting the collection amounts, or going with RESCO, finding a secure landfill site, etc. Mr. Griffin joined the meeting at 7:4S P.M. Chairman Wood stated I feel we should perhaps limit the number of collection bags per household. Mr. Griffin stated I have mixed emotions about going back to the limited collection policy. Board of Public Works Meeting of January 23, 1984 Page 2 Mr. Bergeron stated the contractors costs are going up considerably higher than what the C.P.I. shows. Mr. Bergeron informed the Board he would investigate this further and discuss it with the Board at another time. Mr. Barker read the Notice of Final Public Hearing at 8;10 P.M. regarding the laying out as a public way, Morgan Park, under the Betterment Act. There were approximately 11 abuttors present. Mr. Bergeron gave his presentation regarding the laying out of Morgan Park and passed out the final cost estimates for its acceptance as a public way. He stated that the Engineering Division has done a detailed survey and has investigated the drainage problem. All of the roadway from approximately house no's. 4 and 10 will drain out to King Street, the rest of the street will drain and be piped into the brook behind house no. 14. We are in agreement there needs to be work done in the ditch area. Mr. Bergeron stated there are no major stumbling blocks on this construction. The money, if it were appropriated, will be appropriated at the Spring Town Meeting and cannot be spent until July 1st. Robert Mahoney of 10 Morgan Park stated he plans to install a driveway and will notify the Department as to where it should be located. Albert Haigh of 14 Morgan Park stated he had a problem with the natural gas lines, and asked the Department to notify the Gas Company before the construction begins. Mr. Bergeron stated we are required by law to do this. Mr. Paul Hurley of 4 Morgan Park stated he would like to put in a driveway at the time of construction of this street. Board of Public Works Meeting of January 23, 1984 Page 3 Mr. Griffin stated there have been several requests tonight for openings in addition to driveways, will that cause any drainage problems back into these peoples' property? Mr. Bergeron replied no. Mr. Griffin asked is it possible a drainage condition could be created that is not desirable. Mr. Bergeron stated we will ultimately pave these openings. Mr. Bergeron asked that the opinion polls be returned within ten days. It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 to close the Hearing at 8:40 P. M. The Board next discussed Rubbish Collection Contract 84-1. Mr. Bergeron stated the State's closing of all of the area landfills is not helping this problem. Mr. Polychrones asked Mr. Bergeron what is your opinion on this, what should we do? Mr. Bergeron replied you should make a decision as to whether you want to seriously consider a regional landfill (such as NESWC or Refuse Fuels). With NESWC it would be a 20 year contract, RESCO could be a shorter period of time, but you will pay a premium. Mr. Griffin stated although there may be a dollar savings now, I think the one year provisions we started checking out may not be in the best interests of this Board or this Town. They may also close down the best back-up support system we have. I would like us to make a serious consideration towards the 20 year provisions over the long haul and decide which is in the best interests of the Town. Mr. Bergeron stated if we joined NESWC now, we would be joining 6 {[F F at a higher rate. Chairman Wood and Supt. Fletcher left the meeting at 8:50 P.M. Board of Public Works Meeting of January 23, 1984 Page 4 j , Mr. Bergeron stated now would be the time to go through the process again, the prices are high, but are very much in line with what the going rate is. Chairman Wood and Superintendent Fletcher returned to the meeting at 9:00 P.M. Mr. Barker stated the sooner we get out of the landfill business, the better. Mr. Barker stated I do not favor any limitations on household pickups. There may be some people in the community that have knowledge on this subject. He stated he would like to see the Department look at buying an extension to the BFI contract and at the same time investigate the way we want to go. Mr. Bergeron stated we have just received these bids - we certainly have the time now to talk with other people about other options available. Mr. Barker asked do you have the manpower to do this? Mr. Bergeron stated I would just as soon have the responsibility for this. We do the legwork anyway. The Board tabled further discussion on this until February 6th. The discussion on new equipment bids was tabled. Mr. Griffin requested the projected maintenance cost for 36 and 48 months for the tractor-type 7 Gang Mower. The Board signed the Payroll and the Billroll for the period ending 1/20/84. The meeting adjourned at 9:46 P.M. Respectfully submitted, C~ Secretary