HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-09-19 Board of Public Works MinutesBoard of Public Works Meeting of September 19, 1983 Page 1
A meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in Room 167
Municipal Building at 700 P.M. Present were Chairman Wood, Secretary
Barker, Board Members Polychrones, Griffin and Hampson and Assistant
Superintendents Edward D. McIntire, Jr. and William R. Bergeron.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to approve the minutes of
the Executive Session meeting of September 1, 1983 as written and that
they remain in private privy.
It was moved, seconded and voted 6:0 to approve the minutes of
the Board of Public Works meeting of September 12, 1983 as written.
It was moved, seconded and voted QO to approve the minutes of
the
Executive
Session
meeting of September 12, 1983 as written and that
they
remain in
private
privy.
The Board adjourned temporarily at 7:35 P.M. to meet as the Board
of Survey.
The meeting reconvened at 7:46 P.M.
It was moved, seronded and voted 6:0 to accept as a point of
information the letter from the Finance Committee regarding Priorities and
Guidelines for FY85,
Chairman Wood stated the Board should meet with the Finance
Committee on October 3.
It was moved, seconded and voted S:O to accept as a point of
information the memo from John W. Agnew Jr. regarding the Selectmen's
meeting on September 22, 1983 to discuss options available regarding the
John Street property, TASC proposal, etc. and requesting the Board attend.
It was moved, seconded and voted 00 to eccept the letter from
Town Counsel, H. Theodore Cohen regarding the Fernekees matter aq a point
of information.
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It was moved, seconded and voted S:O to accept as a point of
information the letter from H. Lee Donley of 227 High Street regarding the
Mineral Street Bridge,,
It was mnvea, seconded and voted TO to accept as a point of
information the memo from the Planning Board regarding their agenda on
September 20, 1981:
It was moved, seconded and voted 510 to accept the draft of the
motion for the Special Town Meeting regarding Grove Street as a point of
information.
Thy Board reviewed the letter from the Mass, D.E.Q'E. rega"dinC
an offer of a grart up to an amount of $39,612.60. Because of the large
numIer of requests for grants during this application period grant awards
were limited to SO% of the requested grant amount for each applicant with
a maximum grant amount of $356,250.00.
It was moved, seconded and voted S:O to place an Article in the
November rown Meeting Warrant to receive fonds from the State "nder
Chapter 2n6 and to spend such sums accordingly.
It was moved, seconded =nd voted 6:0 to insert the appropriate
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language Article for the November Town Meeting for the road reconstruction
reimbursement account.
The Board Adjourned temporarily at 8:06 P.M. to meet as the Board
of Survey,
The meeting reconvened at 8'30 P.M.
The Board next met with Shepard C. Wilber and John Forger of
American Realty 0eve!"pmeYt Corporation and Michael Hass, architect.
American Renl+y Development ro,Pnration (ARDC) is interested in
purchasing the approximate 4 acre incinerator parcel located on John
q+ran+
,
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ARDC is proposing to develop approximately 90,000 square feet of
first class office space with pre-r=at concrete panels on a steel frame
structure. The space will include atrium(s), high speed elevators and a
high quality level of finish.
The Architect presented the B"*rd with conceptual site and floor
plan drawings as well as a rende"ing of the K"Tlding. The p'operty line
would be 20 feet away from the shed on the South side of the existing BPW
building in accordance with Zoning laws.
Mr. Wilbar stated this is a first-class office building which
would attract first class tenants.
Mr. Wilbar presented the noard with a written proposal which
outlined their terms and quoted an offer of $800,000,00 for the land. He
also stated they plan to demolish the incinerator itself.
Mr. Griffin inquired about other projects ARDC has done in the
immediate area.
Mr. Wilber replied they are working on projects in Stnneham,
Cambridge and Boston and presented the Board vith a portfolio,
Mr. Polychrnnes asked if they anticipated any furthe" growth by
buying Ony mnre lsna.
Mr. Wilhar stated if the other side of the street becomes
feasible' they may look into it' They would also like a right of first
refusal if the BPW land became avoiIable.
Chai,mao Wood Mated nre of the problems she has with more
development in the area is the fact that we have an overloaded sewerage
system in that area-.
Mr. Hanpson -fated he thinks the MDC Pumping Station is a long
way off in the futur". He stated in Boston they a,e installing holding
fpnk- in thp hnt+^mc of hoildinnn'
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Mr. Wilbar stated we would work with you to do whate^er we can to
solve your problems. Wp would have to do an engineering study and
determine the costs of a holding +ank.
The Chairman thanked all for coming and the meeting with ARDC
ended at 911O P.M.
The Board reviewed the letter from Attorne» Kenneth C. Latham of
Latham & Latham P.C. regarding the TASr prnpnseI to purchase the John
Street land.
Mr. Latham requested the BPW place an Article on the Warrant to
be considered at the November Town Meetin,
site without prejudice at this time. The motion was seconded and defeated
0; S.
Mr. Criffin stated I do not want my vote to imply that I am not
in favor of the 4rticlp. Tam somewhat against it coning from this Board
at this tme.
Mr. Polychrones aqreed with his s+atement.
Chairman uona thanked Mr. Latham and M". Cohen of TASC for
comlng.
Mr. Barker stated he appreciated the letter and he would have to
be honest and say that the circumstances and the magnitude of the
given
problem,
he could not
vote in the affirmative to place an
Article on the
Warrant.
There is
always the option of a Special Article
in the Warrant.
He felt
it would be
presumptuous of the Board to move in
that direction
before the
meeting
Thursday night with the Selectmen.
Mr. Barker
moved to submit for the November Town
Meeting a
Warrant
Article for
the release of the entire 15 acres of
the John Street
site without prejudice at this time. The motion was seconded and defeated
0; S.
Mr. Criffin stated I do not want my vote to imply that I am not
in favor of the 4rticlp. Tam somewhat against it coning from this Board
at this tme.
Mr. Polychrones aqreed with his s+atement.
Chairman uona thanked Mr. Latham and M". Cohen of TASC for
comlng.
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Thn Bcard next reviewed the revised figures for the space
requirements for the public works operations, including outside storage
space requirements and excluding snow dump areas,.
Mr. Bergeron also submitted sketches of the Higgins Site and the
Haverhill Street Mike Site. He stated a total of 6.14 acres would be
needed for our operations, exclusive of snow dumping.
Chairman Wood sta+pd the Conse'vatinn Commission is very much
opposed to the BPW moving our operations to either site.
Mr. Barker requested Mr. Bergeron tn show the gravel pit area of
the Town Forest outlined as were the other two areas.
Mr. Griffin stated his feeling is that we are best situated as we
currently are. In no way does he see the BPW position enhanced or
improved by relocating to either area, and that is his first priority.
Mr, Hampson stated he feels he would like to see the facility
stay at John Street because it is the only irdustrial area of the Town.
he does not feel our operation belongs in a residential area. If we keep
enough land at the John Street site we could replace the buildings without
a major problem
Mr. Polychrones stated he felt the same except that he has no
trouble with the selling of the incinerator parcel. No one has shown him
anything that would improve the BPW situation greatly.
Mr. Barker stated in view of no negative statements to the
contrary, we coold seriously entertain any proposals for the benefit of
the Town to sell the incinerator parcel.
Mr. Griffin stated the prope' offer for the incinerator site is
acceptable to him.
M". Hanpson stated he thought we should declare the A 1/2 acres
surolos
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The Board nex+ discussed the memo from William Bergeron regarding
the Mineral Street B'idge.
Mr. Bergeron is proposing to transfer ownership of the bridge
from the Town to the State under Chapter 634 of the Acts of 1971.
It was moved, seconded and voted 6:0 to direct the Department to
prepare the necessary Articles for the Fall 1983 Town Meeting per the
information provided under Chapter 634 of the Acts of 1971.
The Board next discussed the Proposed Capital Outlay Plan for
1984-1989.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to amend the Capital Outlay
Plan including the amount of $475,0:0.00 in FY86 for the entire garage
addition to be done at one timp.
it was moved, seconded and voted AN to amend the Roadway
Reconstruction amounts to $240,000 each year for FY85 - FY89.
It was moved, seconded and voted S:O to change the Parks and
Playgrounds amnunts to $30,000 in FY85 and FY86, $75,000 in FY87 and
$30/000 in FY88 and FY89.
The Board signed the Payroll and the Bill"oll for the period
ending September 16, 1983.
The meeting adjourned at 1105 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,