HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-12-06 Board of Public Works Minutes Board of Public Works Meeting of December 6, 1982 Page i
A meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in Room 16,
Municipal Building at 7:30 P.M. Present were Secretary Fallon, Board
Members Bar•ker•, Polychrones and Griffin and Assistant Superintendents
McIntire and Bergeron.
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 to accept the minutes of
the Baord of Public Works meeting of November 18, 1982 as corrected.
Chairman Wood joined the meeting at 7:32 P.M.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to accept the minutes of
the Board of Public Works meeting of November 29, 1982 as corrected.
Mr. Fallon read the Notice of Public Hearing at 7:35 P.M.
regarding the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
and the Reading Municipal Light Department to install a pole as follows:
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"C" Street - Northwesterly side, place (1) pole,
Pole 158/2A.
Representing N.E.T.&T. was Mr. Jin Warren. Mr•. Warren stated that the
company would like to place a new pole on the property line 100 feet from
pole 158/2 as well as an anchor guide, to give service to a new home at
#10 C Street.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to close the hearing at
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7:40 P.M.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to grant permission to
N.E.T.&T. and the Reading Municipal Light Department to install a pole as
follows:
"Cu Street - Northwesterly side, place (1) pole,
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Pole 158/2A as per their Petition #4-3592.
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It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 that Sheet No. 26, Bill
No. 90. for a 70% Lateral for Robert J. and Lois E. Tulikangas, 22 Arnold
Avenue in the amount of $285.67 be committed to the Tax Collector• and
betterments assessed accordingly.
The Board met with Bob Lottero and Jim Sedgewick of
Continental Cablevision to discuss the status of the water meter reading
program via cable.
Mr. Lottero stated they ar•e in the process of putting together•
the entire system to read the test meters for• the Reading Municipal Light
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Department. He showed the Board an electric meter encoded and ready to be
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transmitted over• cable.
Continental Cablevision does not have the water• meters yet,
but is working on a deal with Rockwell International to ship the meters.
Continental expects to have the first meter on-line before the first of
the year. They presently have a list of 10 volunteers, including Light
Department employees, willing to allow Continental to read their• meters
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via cable. Computer terminals are being provided at no charge by
Datavision, one will be installed at the Town Hall, one at R.M.L.D. and
one at Continental Cablevision's office at 286 Main Street, Reading.
Mr•. Polychrones asked if there was any arm-twisting of the
employees that volunteered.
Mr. Lottero stated uo.
Mr. Polychrones stated that at the last meeting the Board said
this protect would start only if Continental had 20-25 volunteers.
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Chairman Wood stated she didn't think that was a condition of
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starting the project.
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Mr. Sedgewick stated he has a list much larger• list of
volunteers.
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Chairman Wood stated she has received calls from people who
want to volunteer for the project.
! It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 that the Board accept the
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progress report as a point of information.
The Board reviewed the letter from the First Congregational
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Church requesting the Departments' help in carrying out the blocking off
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of Salem Street for the Celebration of "Christmas on the Common".
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to cooperate with the
First Congregational Church in carrying out the blocking off of Salem
Street immediately in front of Old South Church in order that the Reading
! Clergy Association can celebrate "Christmas on the Common" on Sunday,
December 19th.
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The Board adjourned temporarily at 8:01 P.M. to meet as the
Board of Survey.
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The Board reconvened at 8:03 P.M.
The Board met with the Recreation Committee to discuss the
Committee's recommendations for parks and playgrounds for FY84. the
Committee handed out a list of prioritized items to the Board.
Present from the Recreation Committee were; John Pacino,
Superintendent, Susan Cavicchi, Chairman and Member John E. O'Keefe.
The items discussed were as follows:
1. Bleachers for the lighted softball field at Birch Meadow at an
approximate cost of X2,000.00.
2. Sprinkler system for the infield parking lot field and lighted
softball field at an approximate cost of $18,500.00. Mr. Fallon stated
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the system could sprinkle the infield parking lot field and could handle
the street field and the ligtted softball field. The controls would be
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maintained in a ceruent block building similar to the building underneath
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the water• towers. This 10' x 12' building will be divided into two
sections - one section for the sprinkler's electric timer controls, the
other section for storage space which can be used by the various athletic
groups. There will be limited access, since the controls for the
sprinkler system will be isolated from the storage areas.
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3. Start construction (tree resoval, site prep) for utility field next to
practice football field at an approximate cost of $10,000.00. The feeling
j of the Committee is that there is a need for more fields.
Mr. Fallon stated he has discussed the feasibility of an
additional field of this size with Assistant Superintendent's McIntire and
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Bergeron. The School Department paid $44,000 to refurbish the High School
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Football Field. Mr. Fallon stated he walked the area and estimated
approximately b - 8 trees to be removed in the vicinity of Welch Park.
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Mr. McIntire has since stated there is a distinct possibility of shifting
the field, more towards the parking lot field which would cut down the
cost. This field could be sprinkled in the future by gating it to the
existing system in the area. Mr. Fallon also stated this could be done in
three years time, depending upon the possibility of funding.
4. Refurbish four school fields - Eaton, Killam and Pearl - at an
approximate cost of $10,000.00. The Committee stated that based on the
fact that everything comes together with the Memo of Agreement between the
School Committee, the Department of Public Works and the Recreation
Committee, they feel they need as many fields as possible for scheduling.
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S. New lights for lighted softball field (R.m.L.D. recommends changing to
sodium lighting). The Committee is waiting for a price estimate from the
Light Department.
6. Upgrade the lighting on Birch meadow tennis courts (far• three courts)
- approximate cost $7,000.00.
mr•. Fallon asked the Department to do research on the sodium
lights vs. the lights presently at the courts and fields. Mr. Barker
suqqested stripping the softball fields of all lights and moving them to
the skating areas.
7. Install fencing (approx. 125-150 feet) for left field on lighted
softball field at an approximate cost of $1500. The Committee stated
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there have been complaints from the Softball Leagues of a dangerous
situation. The Committee felt the three benches could be relocated and
the fence installed along that line. The League is willing to pay for• the
cost of the fence and the installation of the fence. Therefore, site prep
work is estimated at a cost of $400.00.
8. Playground Equipment - $2,500.00 - mr•. Pacino stated his feeling was
that this could probably be inc: uded in the Parks Equipment Replacement
figure and $25P0 would seem to be an appropriate amount.
Chairman Wood thanked the Recreation Committee for coming.
The Board signed Contract 82-19, Drain Construction.
The Board reviewed the Snow Plowing and Removal Bids.
Superintendent Louanis stated his recommendation is to award
the Contracts with the exception of the bid from Russell Trucking for
Alternate I-A. - for their 1970 Autocar, as this unit is not applicable to
our operations.
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Mr•. McIntire stated the bids we received this year are an
increase of 8.0% for• plowing and 7.1% for hauling which is not a
tremendous increase. Mr. McIntire also stated we need two more four-wheel
drive units.
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 to award the contracts
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for snow plowing and hauling as listed on the Bid Summary Sheets Pages 1
and 2 with the exception of the one bid from Russell Trucking for their
1970 Autocar.
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 to accept tte Interim
Report of the Blue Ribbon Committee and the Reading Charter Commission as
a point of information.
3 Under• Old and New Business; Mr. Barker stated the Board should
contact the League of Women Voters to advise them of closing the Recycling
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Center in the Winter months.
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j Mr. Barker instructed the Superintendent to contact the League
of Women Voters to meet with the Board on December 13 to discuss the
matter.
The Board reviewed the Budget for FY84.
Sheet 1 - ADMINISTRATION - Mr. Barker moved that the FY84
figure for Training be reduced to $1,000.00, seconded and voted 4:0.
Mr. Barker• moved that Sheet 1 be tabled pending review of the
Office Equipment Account.
Sheet 2 - ENGINEERING - It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0
to approve salaries at $169,242.00. It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0
to approve expenses at $3,797.00. It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 to
aprove a total budget of $173,039.00.
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Sheet 3 - HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE PATCH -- It was moved, seconded
and voted 4:0 to approve salaries at $20,741.00. It was moved, seconded
and voted 4:0 to approve expenses at $37,823.00 and it was moved, seconded
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and voted 4:0 to approve a total budget of $58,564.00.
Sheet 4 - HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE CHIP - It was moved, seconded
and voted 4:0 to approve salaries at $31,240.00. It was moved, seconded
and voted 4:0 to approve expenses at $67,287.00 and it was moved, seconded
and voted 4:0 to approve a total budget of $98,527.00.
Sheet 5 - HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE OVERLAY - It was moved,
seconded and voted 4:0 to approve salaries at $6,882.00. It was moved,
seconded and voted 4:0 to approve expenses at $53,915.00 and it was moved,
seconded and voted 4:0 to approve a total budget of $60,797.00.
Sheet 6 - HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SWEEPING - It was moved,
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seconded and voted 4:0 to approve salaries at $14,490.00. It was moved,
seconded and voted 4:0 to approve expenses at $20,200.00 and it was moved,
seconded and voted 4:0 to approve a total budget of $34,690.00.
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Mrs. Wood rejoined the Meeting at 10:25 P.M.
Sheet 7 - HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE GENERAL - It was moved, seconded
and voted 5:0 to approve salaries at $195,275.00. It was moved, seconded
and voted 5:0 to approve expenses at $61,057.00 and it was moved, seconded
and voted 5:0 to approve a total budget of $256,332.00.
Sheet 8 - SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE - It was moved, seconded and
voted 5:0 to reduce the figure for Equipment Rental to $566.00. It was
moved. seconded and voted 5:0 to approve salaries at $14,745.00. It was
moved. seconded and voted 5:0 to approve expenses at $7,246.00 and it was
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moved. seconded and voted 5:0 to approve a total budget of $21,991.00.
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' Sheet 9 - PARKING AREAS - It was moved, seconded and voted
P 5:0 to approve salaries at $1,770.00. It was moved, seconded and voted
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5:0 to approve expenses at $6,201.00 and it was moved, seconded and voted
5:0 to approve a total budget of $7,971.00.
Sheet 10 - DRAIN MAINTENANCE - It was moved, seconded and
voted 5:0 to approve salaries at $46,805.00. It was moved, seconded and
voted 5:0 to approve expenses at $5,863.00 and it was moved, seconded and
voted 5:0 to approve a total budget of $52,668.00.
Sheet l] - EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - It was moved, seconded and
voted 5:0 to approve salaries at $72,545.00. It was moved, seconded and
voted 5:0 to approve expenses at $116,768.00 and it was moved, seconded
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and voted 5:0 to approve a total budget of $189,313.00.
Sheet 12 - PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS - It was moved and seconded
to approve salaries at $101,155.00. It was moved and seconded to approve
expenses at $19,969 for• a total of $121,124.00. Mr. Fallon amended the
motion to raise the Operations Salaries figure to the sum of $80,973.00
and the Seed and Trees figure to the sum of $1,347.00. The amendment was
seconded. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to table Sheet 12 - Parks
and Playgrounds for further discussion.
Sheet 13 - FORESTRY - It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to
approve salaries at $98,342.00. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to
approve expenses at $19,853.00 and it was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to
approve a total budget of $118,195.00.
Sheet 14 - TRAFFIC SIGN - It was moved, seconded and voted
5:0 to approve salaries at $2,700.00. It was moved, seconded and voted
5:0 to approve expenses at $13,283.00 and it was moved, seconded and voted
5:0 to approve a total budget of $15,983.00.
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The Board signed the Payroll and the Billroll for• the period
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ending 12-3-82.
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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GAIL F. WOOD, CMfmm.
OFFICE OF JOHN L. FALLON. JR., Se Wry
TOWN OF READING DOUGLASS L. HARKER
ARTHUR POLYCHRONES
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ROaEnr P. GRIFFIN
" MUNICIPAL BUILDING E. ROGER LOUANLS. Su"mnlm t
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READING. MASS. OI9a7
MASSACHUSETTS
Dot-ember 6, 19"7
Middlesex , am
The undereionad. Board of Public Works-of the Town of
Peadinr,, in compliance with the provisions of the General Laws,
Chapter 30, as amended by Chapter 63 of the Ants of 1933, hereby
certify that the lists herewith contain the names of persons
soninst whom we have made betterment assessments tooether with
the location of the land benefited by the improvement and the
nature and amount of such betterment assessment .
Sever lateral '70%1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$285.6'
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6285.63
Such list is certified to you for the purpose of
eommittlnn some to the Tax Collector , as provided by law.
WITMFSS our hands this sixth day of December A.D. 1992.
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