HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-08-09 Board of Public Works Minutes August 9, 1976
Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P. M.
in Room 16, Municipal Building.
Present were Chairman Russell , Secretary Dustin, Board
Members Blood, Price and Botka, Superintendent Louanis and
Assistant Superintendent Bergeron.
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as written.
Bids were received on August 5, 1976 for Chain Link Fence,
as follows:
N. E. Chain Link Fence $ 5,980
Everett Fence Company, Inc. 6,680
De Lucca Fence Company, Inc. 7,545
Armour Fence Company 7,620
Reliable Fence Company 7,679
Walpole Woodworkers 9,041
It was moved, seconded and voted to award the Contract to N. E.
Chain Link Fence Company the low bidder in the amount of $5,980
subject to their ability to furnish a proper performance bond.
The Superintendent outlined proposed wall reconstruction
planned for the receiving area at the incinerator and indicated
progress in the maintenance area at the incinerator was steady;
the maintenance of the sprinkler system is complete and the need
for additional drainage in the yard area between the incinerators
is being investigated and the lockers still have not been removed
from the stair wells but will be as soon as a suitable new loca-
tion has been found. The Board reviewed bids received on August
5th for Incinerator Maintenance and Repair Work under Contract
No. 76-14, and following a discussion it was moved, seconded and
voted to award Contract 76-14 to Machinery and Steel Services, Inc.
the low bidder, subject to their ability to furnish proper perform-
ance bond.
The Board met with Mr. Robert Warnick, representing the Little
League Ball Club, and Major Scott Scoppettuolo from the Engineering
Battalion, National Guard, Camp Curtis Guild at 7:45 P.M. Mr.
' Warrick stated more fields were needed for the Little League ball players
and presented plans to improve the existing field at Eaton and Pleasant
Streets, and for the construction of another field adjacent to it on
unused Town land. Major Scoppettuolo indicated that the National
Guard has been furnishing labor and equipment to do work of this '
type in an effort to promote a feeling of community involvement.
The Major elaborated on some of the projects completed in the
past and outlined the scope of their involvement in the proposed
field in an effort to have the existing ball field ready for the
1977 season and the new field in operation in the 1978 season. It
was suggested that a parking area be constructed utilizing a parcel
of Town owned land adjacent to the proposed playing field. Follow-
ing a lengthy discussion concerning the investigation of the legal
ramifications and the possible involvement of the Conservation
Commission connected with the proposed venture it was moved, seconded
and voted to grant permission to the Massachusetts National Guard to
do substantial reconstruction to the base paths, infield and
outfield of the Little League Field at the southeast corner of
Pleasant Street with the understanding that Reading Little League
provide all necessary material for the proposed work.
Meeting adjourned at 8: 35 P. M. in order that the Board meet ,
as the Board of Survey and reconvened at 9:40 P. M.
The Board met with Mr. Robert MacCaughey who requested the
Board reconsider his application to become a Licensed Drain Layer.
The Chairman read letters of recommendation from Mr. Domenic
Zanni and Mr. Robert Zanni . Mr. McCaughey stated he has pur-
chased some equipment and has additional equipment on a rent-buy
option. To further strengthen his appeal Mr. McCaughey stated
that although he has not performed any work in North Reading as
yet, he has been approved as a Licensed Drain Layer in that Town.
It was moved, seconded and voted to rescind the previous action
of the Board with regard to Mr. McCaughey's application to be-
come a Licensed Drain Layer. It was further moved, seconded and
voted to approve Mr. McCaughey as a Licensed Drain Layer.
Read letter from John F. Albis, Chairman of the North East
Solid Waste Committee recognizing the appointment of Mr . Botka
as a representative for the Town of Reading on their Committee
and requesting clarification as to whether or not the Board de-
sired to be a voting member. Mr. Botka agreed to present his
copy of the contract for the Board's review. The Board agreed
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it was not possible to enter into an agreement involving funds
without the approval of Town Meeting and directed the Superin-
tendent to reply to Mr. Albis ' letter.
Read letter from Thomas C. McMahon, Director of the Water
Resources Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts stating the
following additions must be incorporated into the Reading Sewer
Use Ordinance prior to its approval by the Division of Water
Pollution Control .
1 . Addition to Article 11 , Section 1 :
"Any person proposing a new discharge into the system or a
substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants that
are being discharged into the system shall notify the Board of
Sewer Commissioners at least forty-five (45) days prior to the
proposed change or connection."
2. Addition to Article III , Section 9:
"All industries discharging into a public sewer shall perform
such monitoring of their discharges as the Board of Sewer Commission-
ers and/or other duly authorized employees of the Town may reason-
ably require, including installation, use, and maintenance of
monitoring equipment, keeping records and reporting the results
of such monitoring to the Board of Sewer Commissioners. Such
records shall be made available upon request by the Board of
Sewer Commissioners to other Agencies having jurisdiction over
discharges to the receiving waters. "
3• Addition to Article IX, Section 3•
No provision in this Sewer Use Ordinance shall contravene
nor render ineffective any lawfully established rule and regu-
lation of the Metropolitan District Commission, Sewerage Division.
It was moved, seconded and voted to incorporate the above in
the Reading Sewer Use Ordinance as stipulated.
Read letter from Kenneth A. Tarbell , Regional Sanitary
Engineer citing the regulations violated at our solid waste
disposal area. The Superintendent informed the Board that
appropriate action has been taken to rectify the situation.
The Superintendent reported to the Board that as part of
the acceptance of Fox Run Lane the Town forces were repairing
' and modifying the drainage system which runs in an easement
through land owned by Mr. and Mrs. Balboni . Mr. Balboni requested
theTown to stop construction because he wished to pipe the ditch
involved. He was informed that it would be necessary to obtain
approval from the Conservation Commission and the Town had no ,
funds for piping the ditch at this time. The Superintendent
advised Mr. Balboni that from past experience the Conservation
Commission probably would not approve the request. Mr. Balboni
petitioned the Conservation Commission for a determination and
the Conservation Commission ruled that the problem involved did
not come under their jurisdiction. As a result of this Mr. Balboni
requested the Town' s assistance in piping the ditch and as is the
policy of the Department, the Engineering Division prepared a
plan and design and furnished Mr. Balboni with the plan whereupon
Mr. Balboni felt the cost for what the Town required was greater
than he anticipated spending and therefore requested the Town
to assist in the cost of the construction. Mr. Balboni was
willing to participate in the amount of four or five hundred
dollars . It was moved, seconded and voted to inform the Balbonis
that the Town had no funds for piping the drainage ditch at this ,
time, but the Board would be willing to consider their request
at a future meeting.
The Superintendent made a report of progress on the inter—
ceptor sewer to Woburn indicating that the State and Federal
funding may be as much as 90%. Mark—Phillip Trust indicated
they would like to sell the land where the sewer would go instead
of granting an easement. It was the consensus of the Board that
it would be better for the Town to take the easement rather than
own the land.
Mr. Russell requested Board Members give him any suggestions
for changes in the Bylaws to be submitted to the Bylaw Committee.
Mr. Price requested the Superintendent report on the status
of the diMartino bond situation. The Superintendent had no infor—
mation at this time.
The Board signed the Payroll for the period ending August 8
and the Bill Roll dated August 13th. '
Meeting adjourned at 10: 15 P.M.
�tful �ed,
Secretary