HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-06-30 Board of Public Works MinutesBoard of Public Works Meeting of June 30, 1983 Page 1
A meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in Room 17,
Community Center at 7:30 P.M. Present were Chairman Wood, Secretary
Barker, Board Members Polychrones and Hampson and Superintendent E. Roger
Louanis and Assistant Superintendent William R. Bergeron. Also present
were Safety Officer Veno and Tree Warden Irving E. Dickey, Jr.
The Board reviewed a request for a block party from Ayre and
Donald Green to be held Monday, July 4 from 2:00 - 7 :00 P.M. They wish to
block off traffic with barriers on Pennsylvania Avenue from Virginia Road
to Red Gate Lane.
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 to grant permission subject
to the usual stipulations:
1. No alcoholic beverages may be served in the public way.
2. Proper police and insurance protection must be procured.
3. The area must be broom clean at the conclusion of the
event.
4. You may make arrangements to pick up and return the wooden
horses at our highway garage at 181 John Street (944 - 1122).
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 that Sheet No. 11, Bill No.
12 for a 100 % lateral for Charles F. and Grace P. Riley, 85 Hancock
Street, Plat 70, Lot 30, in the amount of $320.00 be committed to the Tax
Collector and betterments assessed accordingly.
Secretary Barker read the Notice of Public Hearing at 7 :45 P.M.
regarding the proposed improvements to High Street, Haven Street, Ash
Street, Main Street, Salem Street, Lowell Street, Harnden Street and Union
Street.
Mrs. Wood introduced the Board, the Superintendents and Safety
Officer Veno.
There were approximately 15 residents present.
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Assistant Superintendent Bergeron gave his presentation to the
group explaining that the project has been funded under the Public Works
Economic Development Program Chapter 732, Section 17(c), Acts of 1981.
Mr. Griffin joined the meeting at 7;54 P.M.
Mr. Bergeron explained the Town is responsible for the area of
Main Street from approximately the Old South Church to the railroad tracks
at Ash Street.
He explained he will be pulling out the curbing line
approximately eight feet across from the intersection of Woburn Street
down to Sarmans, as well as installing benches and trees in this area. At
the intersection of Haven and Main Streets, the current sidewalk would be
an eight foot concrete sidewalk with three trees. This will leave 10
spaces for parking, as there currently is,, From this intersection down to
the railroad tracks is basically a reconstruction of the existing layout,
new trees will be planted.
There will be no parking allowed on Main Street from Green Street
to Washington Street to allow for four lanes of traffic.
Streets.
There will be a slight rounding of the corner at Haven and Chute
The main thrust of the project was total improvement of the Depot
area, however, this was deemed not eligible for funding by the Mass. DPW.
We will be installing thermoplastic lines for the crosswalks at the Depot
area.
We expect the work will begin at the end of July to early August
and will take three to four months to complete, depending on the
contractors schedule.
Dick Neilson of 668 Main Street asked if a brick sidewalk could
be installed instead of concrete.
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Mr. Bergeron replied that this alternative was investigated, but
the cost and maintenance of brick was prohibitive.
Charlie Simms of 646 main Street stated he felt the installation
of six benches were too many. He would like a maximum of three benches
installed.
Karen Merrill of 676 Main Street asked how wide the pedestrian
walkway in the Main Street area will be.
Mr. Bergeron replied the existing sidewalk will remain the same.
The additions of the trees and benches will be in the expanded sidewalk
area.
Virginia Adams of the Historical Society asked if the Department
will take into consideration the aesthetics of the trees at the bottom of
Haven Street.
Mr. Bergeron replied yes.
Helen Nigro of 642 Main Street asked how much interruption of
doing business would there be while this construction is going on.
Mr. Bergeron replied he will try to schedule this work to be as
least disruptive as possible, but please let us know when you do not want
us to be there.
Robert Jones of 622 Main Street stated there will be one sidewalk
sale this Fall for a three day period.
be.
Superintendent Louanis stated please let us know when this will
Donald Walker of 610 Main Street stated he felt there is a safety
problem in
the middle of Main
Street by the
traffic beacon.
He would like
to see some
kind of barrier in
the middle of
Main Street to
prevent
U- turns.
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Safety Officer Veno stated he would investigate the options
available, including a "No U -Turn Allowed" sign.
Virginia Adams of the Historical Society wanted to go on record
stating she is opposed to this type of sign.
Mr. Walker stated the merchants in Reading are in a very
competitive market. He thought the bid should specify time for completion
and hours of work, etc.
Karen Merrill of 676 Main Street stated she felt there shouldn't
be any more than three benches installed in the square area. She stated
we have problems now with kids.
Mr. Polychrones stated he felt the older citizens of the Town
should have the right to rest on these benches.
Virginia Adams stated she felt a bicycle rack would be a good
alternative to at least one bench.
Mr. Bergeron stated the Department will be preparing the contract
documents next week.
P. M.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5 :0 to close the Hearing at 9:00
The Board reviewed the bids for Contract 83 -14 Highway
Construction - D Street.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to award the Contract to J.
Marchese & Sons, Inc. of Everett, Ma. in the amount of $9,747,50 subject
to their ability to provide the necessary performance bonds.
The Board reviewed the bid results for Loam Borrow.
It
was moved,
seconded and
voted
5:0 to award
the
contract for
Loam Borrow
to Domenic
Zanni Sons,
Inc. of
Reading, Ma.
in
the amount of
$7.95/c.y. for a total of $15,900.00.
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The Board reviewed the bid results for Bituminous Concrete
Materials.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 that the contract for
Bituminous Concrete Materials be awarded to 8effron Asphalt Corp.,
Wilmington, Ma. in the amount of $60,930.00 as per their bid of June 22,
1983 subject to their providing the Town of Reading with a $10,000
materials bond.
The Board reviewed the bid results for Sand, Gravel, Stone, etc.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to award the contract for
Sand, Gravel, Stone, etc. to J.J. Cronin Co., North Reading, Ma. in the
delivered amount of $35,375.00 as per their bid of June 22, 1983 subject
to them providing a materials bond in the amount of $10,000.00.
The Board reviewed the bid results for Copper Tubing.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to award the contract for
Copper Tubing to Eureka Cement Lined Pipe Co., Inc. of Lynn, Ma. in the
amount of $4,389.00 as per their bid dated June 15, 1983.
Pipe.
The Board reviewed the bid results for Cement Lined Ductile Iron
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to reject all bids for
Cement Lined Ductile Iron Pipe as per the Department's recommendation.
The Board reviewed the bid results for Cold Water Meters.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to award the contract for
Cold Water Meters to Carlon Meter Co., Grand Haven, Michigan in the amount
of $4,691.50 as per their bid dated 6/21/83.
The Board reviewed the bid results for Contract 83 -3 - Crack
Sealing Bituminous Concrete Surfaces.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to award Contract 83 -3 -
Crack Sealing Bituminous Concrete Surfaces to Seal -Best Inc., Bridgewater,
Ma. in the amount of $23,752.50 subject to the successful procurement of
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payment and performance bonds.
The Board reviewed the bid results for Contract 83 -4 - Hourly
Rates on Equipment with Operators.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5 :0 to award to all the low
bidders as recommended by the Department and try to use all low bidders
equally.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5 :0 to accept the D.E.O.E.
Trihalomethane Testing Program results as a point of information.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5 :0 to accept the Meeting Notice
from MEPA regarding Scoping Meeting for Proposed New Interchange with
Route I -93 as a point of information.
Superintendent Louanis stated the Personnel Board sent a memo
stating they would like the Department to send complete lists of all
personnel with the 6% pay increase effective July 1, 1983.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to accept the list as
presented at this time and make any changes after a complete review.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 that the Superintendent
explore very quickly the ventilation system at the chlorine room at the
Water Treatment Plant and take whatever action necessary to vent the room
properly.
The meeting adjourned at 9 :41 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Secr tart'
TOWN OF READING
MASSACHUSETTS
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OFFIC9 OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
RKADING. MABB. 01887
E. ROGER LOUAMS. SupMntendent
June 30, 1983
Middlesex, ss
The undersigned, Board of Public Works of the Town of
Reading, in aor..,pliance with the provisions of the General Laws,
Chapter 60, as amended by Chapter 63 of the Acts of 1933, hereby
certify that the lists herewith cnntain the names of persons
against whom we have made betterment assessments together with the
location of the land benefited by the improvement and the nature
and amount of such betterment assessment.
Sewer later?] ( 100% ) .......................$320.00
'Dotal ................ ......$320.00
much list is certifies. to you for the purpose of
committing saMIE; to the a'ax Collector as provided by law.
l,1�Z'<dES" our hands this thirtie,�h day of June 1933 A.D.
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