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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-27 Board of Public Works MinutesBoard of Public Works Meeting of February 27, 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 Members Polychrones, Griffin and Hampson and Superintendent Anthony V. Fletcher. Mr. Griffin moved that the Board offer its condolences to Mr. William Redford. The motion was seconded and voted 5:0. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to accept the minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting of February 6, 1984 as written. It was moved, seconded and voted 5;0 to accept the minutes of the Board of Survey meeting of February 6, 1984 as written. It was moved, seconded and voted 4;0;1 (Mrs. Wood abstaining) to accept the minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting of February 13, 1984 as amended. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 that Anthony V. Fletcher be authorized to sign the Payroll and Billroll as Superintendent for the Board of Public Works. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 that Anthony V. Fletcher be appointed Clerk of the Board of Public Works and authorized to sign all bonds, grants, etc. pertaining to the Board of-Public Works. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 that Anthony V. Fletcher be appointed Clerk of the Board of Survey and authorized to sign all bonds, grants, etc. pertaining to the Board of Survey. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 that Sheet No. 19, Bill No. 21, for a 100% lateral dated 2/27/84 for the Hagar Corp., 117 Main Street, Plat 12, Lot 20, in the amount of $347.20 be commited to the Tax Collector and betterments assessed accordingly. Board of Public Works Meeting of February 27, 1984 Page 2 The Board reviewed the request from the Board of Health to use the John Street Garage facility to hold its Rabies Clinics this coming spring. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to grant permission to the Board of Health for the use of the John Street facility on Saturdays, April 7 and April 28, 1984 from 10;00 a.m. to 1;00 p.m., with the provision they will assume responsibility for payment of the call man on those dates. It was moved, seconded and voted 5;0 that the Board submit to Town Meeting the results of the sewer hearing on Dean Road and apply for the funds for the sewer program. Mr. Barker moved to submit to Town Meeting the request for funds for Lakeview Avenue sewer to run from John Street to Beech Street and to request funds accordingly. The motion was seconded. Mr. Polychrones asked how can we vote in favor of this when there are three lots and only one homeowner in favor. I don't think this would be proper. Chairman Wood replied one homeowner is in favor and none are opposed. Mr. Hampson asked does the Board of Health have an opinion on this. Chairman Wood replied they were not asked. She stated part of the problem has to do with the water and pumping as well as the overloading of the septic system. Mr. Barker requested both of the non-respondents be notified and questioned again as to their opinions. These notifications should be made by certified mail, return receipt requested. He stated there is sewer Board of Public Works Meeting of February 27, 1984 Page 3 reimbursement money available that may not be available next year. Mr. Barker requested the Department write a letter to the Board of Health and have their Health Agent inspect this site and respond to the Board of Public Works. Mr. Griffin asked should we decide not to go with Lakeview Avenue would that reduce our overage of $55,000.00 in our FY85 budget? Chairman Wood replied she didn't think so. Mr. Barker stated if we get a negative response from Lakeview Avenue, he would like the Department to look into another area of reduction in the budget. It was moved, seconded and voted 5;0 to table the Lakeview Avenue sewer main project. The Board next reviewed the letter from Albert Haigh of 14 Morgan Park regarding the acceptance of Morgan Park as a public way. Mr. Griffin requested the Department ascertain the costs for curbing factored over ten years for the two parties involved (Haigh and Forsberg) and respond to them accordingly. The Board next discussed the proposed Drinkwater development in North Reading. Chairman Wood presented the Board with a map from the Conservation Commission of the property proposed for development, the Ipswich River and Readings well. field is in the immediate vicinity of this proposed development. There is a meeting being held tonight by the North Reading Conservation Commission. A plan has been filed with them for seven multi-story office buildings. There is also a question as to the ownership of this land. Board of Public Works Meeting of February 27, 1984 Page 4 Charles Costello of the Reading Conservation Commission will be present at the meeting tonight in North Reading. Chairman Wood stated the plan filed is not very detailed. The buildings are proposed to be on septic systems. She stated this could possibly cause contamination of our water supply. The Reading Conservation Commission has written to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, the Army Corps of Engineers and the North Reading Conservation Commission regarding this situation. They have not written to Q.E.G.E.. It is also the B.P.W.`s responsibility as Water Commissioners to protect our water supply. Mr. Barker moved that the BPW write to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs to express its support of the Reading Conservation Commission and its concern over the potentially catastrophic impact on the sole source aquifer of the Town of Reading. The motion was seconded and voted 5:0. Chairman Wood stated when this comes up for discussion or for an Order of Conditions from the North Reading Conservation Commission, one of the things Mr. Costello was saying is that he would like it all under one Order of Conditions because of the policing of the proposed development. If North Reading does not police it, it is the problem of the Town of Reading. Mr. Barker moved that the Board send a letter to Karen Adams of the Army Corps of Engineers expressing our deepest concerns. The motion was seconded and voted 5;0. Mr. Griffin felt it would also be a good idea to contact the Q.L. Maher Co. who have consistently done well repairs and testing for the Town of Reading. Board of Public Works Meeting of February 27, 1984 Page 5 Mr. Barker moved that the Board send a letter to the North Reading Conservation Commission requesting we be formally notified of any and all hearings on the subject and express our serious concerns. The motion was seconded and voted 5;0. Mr. Griffin moved that we write a letter thanking the Conservation Commission and request that we work jointly for the protection of the Reading well field. The Board next discussed the alternative locations of the Public Works Offices. Mr. Polychrones stated everything has already been discussed. What the Municipal Space Study Committee wants from us is a final decision as to whether we want to stay in the Town Hall or move to the new location. They would prefer to see us leave, they would like to utilize this 2,000 square feet. Mr. [Marker moved that we send a letter to the current Municipal Space Committee that the present sitting Board of Public Works wishes to remain in the central. Town Hall facility and request to include a minimum of 3,000 s.f. for such facilities of the Board of Public Works. The motion was seconded and voted 4;1 (Mr. Barker opposed). Mr. Griffin moved to direct the Facility Relocation Committee to include in all planning the 3,000 square feet currently necessary for the operations of the Department of Public Works. The motion was seconded and voted 4;1 (Mrs. Wood opposed). Under Old and New Business; The Board discussed the Water Treatment Plant. Superintendent Fletcher stated there are things up there that are not functioning properly yet. We did agree that among priority items the treatment plant is going to have to take precedence. Board of Public Works Meeting of February 27, 1984 Page 6 Mr. Hampson stated J would like to see you work on that this week as a priority item. A general discussion ensued regarding the relocation of the public works garage facility. Mr. Griffin moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss non-union personnel, not to reconvene in open session and the Chairman polled the Board as follows: Mr. Hampson - aye Mr. Griffin - aye Mr. Polychrones - aye Mr. Barker - aye Mrs. Wood - aye The Board signed the Payroll and the Billroll for the period ending February 24, 1984. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Sec re ary TOWN OF LEADING k M O i MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, on GAIL F. WOOD, Chairman DOUGLASS L. BARKER, Secretary ARTHUR POLYCHRONES ROBERT P. GRIFFIN BARRY E. HAMPSON February 27, 1984 The undersigned, Board of Public Works of the Town of Redding, in compliance with the provisions of the General Laws, Chapter 80, as amanded by Chapter 63 of the Acts of 1933, Thereby certify that the lists herewith contain this names of s~ersons against whom we have made betterment assessments together with the location of the land benefited by the improvement and the nature and mount of such betterment assessment. Suer lateral (loot)- o..oo....o.oooooo.o$347.24 Total • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • a • • • , $34 ! . 20 Such list is certified to you for the purpose of committing same to the Tax Collector, as provided by law. FITNESS our hands this 27th day of >rebruary A.D. 1984. i --=r`~ .C . , lA ~ Chairman Secretary OFFICE OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MUNICIPAL BUILDING READING. MASS. 01867