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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-09-01 Board of Public Works MinutesBoard of Public Works Meeting of September 1, 1983 Page 1 A meeting of the Board of Poblic Works convened i n Room 16, Municipal Building �t 7'3O P.M. Present were Chairman Wood, Secretary Barker, Board Members Polychrones, Griffin and Hampson and Assistant Superintendent Edward D. McIntire, Jr. Chairman Wood read the following in tribute to our deceased ` Super�ntendent, P. Roger Louanis' Roger Louanis was a man of foresight and vision, gentle, calm and objective with a wit that could be whimsical or quick depending on the people aroond him. His hear+ looked forward to a quieter, simpler way of life' while his head hridged the span, accepting the challenges of today, and moving forward to tomorrow. There is part of a poem that keeps returning to mind concprning Roqer� I may nmt have wealth, I may not be great, But I know I shall always be true For I have in my !i�re this courage you gave When I once rubbed shoulders with you. It is said that we becnme a part of each other when we touch each other, may that part of Roger that truly listened to people and remembered the worth of each individual remain a part of us. It was moved, seconded and voted S:0 that the aforementioned words be introduced into the minutes and a cnpy he sent to Mrs. Louanis and her thildren. It was mnved, seconded and voted S�O to accept the minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting of August 22, l983 as corrected. ` lt was moved, seconded and voted ��O to appoint Edward D. McIntire, Jr. as acting Clerk of the Board of Public Works until further notice. { �. IQ^ Board of Puhlic Works Meeting of September 1, 1983 Page 2 The Board adiourned temporar ly at 7'46 P.M. to meet as the Board of Survey. The meeting reronvened at 8'24 P,M. The Board reviewed the request from the Church of the Good Shepherd to use Memnrial Park for a picnic on S"nday, Sepfembe' 18. It was moveM, seconded and voted S to grant permission to the Church of the Cood Shepherd to use Memorial Park for a picnic on Sunday. September 18, 1983 frnm 10�OO A.M. to S�O0 P.M., subiect to the usual stipulatJ.ons� 1. No alcoholic beverages may be served in the pohlic way. 2. Proper police and insurance protection must be procured. 3. The area must be bronm-clean at the conclusion of the event, ' 4. Our, rontract with B.F.I. for rubbish collection includes a provision that the park barrels be emptied by them. We ask that you remove any trash generated by this group in order to leave the barrels free for the normal weekly accumulation. 6. Please notify the Reading Fire Department on the day of the event and apprise them of the fact that you will be barbequing. Mr. Barker moved that the Board go into ExecutIve Session at 8:25 P.M. for the purposes of discussing potential litigation against the Town and to reconvene in open sessinn and the Chairman polled the Board as follows, Mr. Hampson Mr. Criffin - aye Mr, Pnlyrhrones - aye Mr, 8arker Mrs. 410 n aye ' -w Board of Public Works Meeting of Septem 1 ber , 1.983 Page 3 The meeting reconvened at 9:36 P.M. The Board met with Mr. Carl Balsley of Hayes Eng4nee'ing regarding a proposed 3S lot subdivision off West Street, Mr. Balsley showed the Board the conceptual drawings of the subdivision. The subdivision as proposed would either branch off Avalon Road culminating in a cul-de-sac or continue through and exit on to West Street. One of the considerations of this plan is that there are three lots on West Street that would require a tie-in to the water and sewer services before the final repaving of oest Street is accomplished t his Fall, Mr. Balsley stated they are looking for a feeling from the Board as to which option they should proceed with. to go. Chairman Wood stated I would say the cul-de-sac is the best way Mr. Barker stated I would agree that another egress at that point on West Street is not a good idea because of the curve existing there now. Mr. Criffin asked what about traffic safety in this area? This is an extremely large development and yoo would be greatly impacting the residents of Whitehall Lane. He stated he has many reservations about this pro ect, and he is very much against the exit on to West Street. Mr. Balsley stated we expect to make application for utilities for the three lots on West Street for the water and sewer laterals as soon as possible and thanked the Board for their time. The Board next discussed the Article for the September 26 Spec�al Town Meeting. Mr. Barker moved that the Boerd s1lbm4t an Article for the September Town Meeting, the subject matter being abandonment nf the public way in the area of Street, the motion was seconded and voted S' O. / Board of Poblic Works Meeting of September 1, 1983 Page 4 Mr Barker stated it is my feeling that this should be a rather quick discussion item on the floor and would allow the Department to complete a safety hazard condition before Winter sets in. Mr. Barker asked the Chairman to communicate with the Selectmen regarding this matter. The Board discussed the Draft Rules and Regulations Governing Structures within the Public Way. The Board discussed the items in the draft line h' line and made adjustments where necessary. It was moved, seconded and voted 00 to accept as a point of information the letter from the Conservation Commission regarding their reaction to the proposed alternative DPW sites. Mr. Griffin stated that since the Conservation Commission stated that both of the most desirable sites were unacceptable to them and their recommendations seem unacceptable to us, it seems to me that the TASC proposal and these other proposals are not in our best interests. The evidence that has come forward thus far, in my opinion, does not give a favorable response to the TASC proposal. Chairman Wood stated these do not appear +o be in the Towns' best interests either. Mr. Barker stated we are awaiting communication from the Industrial Development Committee and at that point, there would be another meeting with TASC. Chairman Wood stated she has also asked for the Selectmens point of view and opinion. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to accept the letter from the American Realty Development Corporation regarding the John Street Incinerator Land Parcel as a point of information. ' ^ � Board of Public Works Meeting of September 1, 1983 Page S Mr. Barker requested the Engineering Division send them a plot plan of the parcel. It was moved, seconded and voted 6:0 to accept the letters from Senators Buell and Brennan regarding the Reading Pumping Station Project as a point of information with thanks. It was moved, seconded and voted 6:0 to accept the letter from John B. Pacino of the Recreation Committee as a point of information and that the letter be posted at the garage for the benefit of the Park Department. It was moved, seconded and voted S:O to accept the letter from the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs regarding the I-93 connector to Commerce Way at Woburn and Reading as a point of information. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to accept the letter from the Hazardous Waste Committee re: Hazardous Material Survey Form as a point of information. It was directed that a form be filled out for the Highway Garage and the Water Treatment Plant. Mr. Griffin directed the form be brought to the attention of the Safety ronsultant, Jack Fenton. The Board next discussed the draft Scenic Road Regulations adopted by the Reading Planning Board. The Planning Board is meeting again on September 14 at 700 P.M. After a brief discussion of "scenic ways" it was moved, seconded and voted 00 to adjourn until Tuesday, September 6 at 7:30 P.M. The meeting adjourned at 1000 P.M. Respectfully submitted, S e c r verr!'4