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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-09-13 Board of Public Works Minutes September 13, 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 Mem- bers Blood, Price and Botka, Superintendent Louanis and Acting Assistant Superintendent Bergeron of the Engineering Division. Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted with correc- tion. The Superintendent reported that in a telephone conversation with Town Counsel 's Office the subject of the default of DiMartino on Contract 76-2 was introduced and it was suggested the Superin- tendent write the law firm representing the bonding company (Aetna Surety and Casualty Company) covering DiMartino. The Superinten- dent reported that this was done some time ago and that copies of correspondence would be given to the Town Counsel on Tue'iay, Sept- ember 14th when he would be at the Town Hall . ' Read letter of appreciation from Mr. and Mrs. William Stan- iewicz relative to the fencing at Batchelder Field. It was accepted as a point of information. Read letter from Marianna Marshall , 94 Belmont Street, request- ing permission to block off Belmont Street between either end of Chequesette Road on Saturday, September 25th (September 26th in the event of rain) between the hours of 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. for a block party. It was moved, seconded and voted to grant permission and to close off a portion of the street as specified in the re- quest subject to the following conditions: 1 . No alcoholic beverages be served within the public way. 2. Proper liability insurance be obtained. 3. The street be swept and cleaned following the event. Meeting adjourned temporarily in order that the Board meet as the Board of Survey and reconvened at 7:40 P.M. The Board reviewed the specifications for bidding on the Rebuilding of Two Truck Frames on Model 951 Caterpillar Tractor and the bids received. The Superintendent stated that this work was similar to that done on the dump dozer last year in a very satisfactory manner by Babcock Equipment, the low bidder in this instance. After a brief discussion it was moved, seconded and , voted to award the Contract to Babcock Equipment Company, Inc. the low bidder in the amount of $3,025. Read letter from the residents of Harrison Street whose properties abut the drainage ditch through Memorial Park. It was suggested that the Superintendent write the petitioners explaining that the flat terrain in this area contributes to the problem and a copy of the letter be sent to James J. Sullivan, Jr. , Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and to Mr. John D. Cafazzo. of the Board of Health. Read Notice of Public Hearing at 7:45 P.M. regarding the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Town of Reading Municipal Light Department to locate a pole on the Northerly side of Franklin Street approximately 33' northerly of existing Pole 27/6. Mr. Neil Trulson represented the Municipal Light Department and explained that the pole was needed for guying purposes. The owners of the property at 545 Franklin Street, Mr. , and Mrs. Thomas Coppola, expressed an objection to the pole loca- tion as shown on the proposed plan. It was moved, seconded and voted to close the Hearing. Mr. Blood abstained. It was moved, seconded and voted (Mr. Blood abstained) to table the matter until the Municipal Light Department presents additional infor- mation. The Superintendent was requested to notify the abutters when the matter will be discussed again. Read Notice of Public Hearing at 7:50 P.M. regarding the Petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Town of Reading Municipal Light Department to place a pole on the northerly side of Franklin Street approximately 42' westerly of Main Street. Mr. Neil Trulson represented the Reading Muni- cipal Light Department and explained the new pole was needed for guying purposes. None of the abutting property owners attended the Hearing. It was moved, seconded and voted to close the Hear- ' ing. It was moved, seconded and voted to grant permission to the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Municipal Light Department to install the pole as requested. Mr . Blood abstained. 10 Read Notice of Public Hearing at 8:00 P.M. in regard to the proposed extension of the Boston Gas Company main in Main Street 1 from Summer Avenue to Cross Street, in Cross Street from Main to Ash Street and in Ash Street from Cross Street to the Town Line. Approximately ten people attended the Hearing. Mr. C. E. Kirchner represented the Boston Gas Company and explained that the new pipe lines would aid in equalizing the pressure and en— able his Company to provide more satisfactory service to its customers. Mr. Irving E. Dickey, Tree Warden for the Town of Reading expressed his concern for certain trees along Cross Street. Mr. Kirchner stated that the plan as prepared by the Boston Gas Company was flexible and they would avoid disturbing trees. It was moved, seconded and voted to close the Hearing at 8:30 P.M. It was moved, seconded and voted to grant Boston Gas Company permission to construct their gas mains as outlined in the Petition with the exception of Cross Street from number thirteen ( 13) to Main Street where the gas main will be relocated to the north west side of Cross Street. Meeting adjourned in order that the Board could meet as the Board of Survey and reconvened at 9:55 P.M. Read letter from the M.D.C. directed to Officials of Member Cities and Towns of the Metropolitan District Commission. It was accepted as a point of information. Read letter from Charles J. Hoskins, owner of the A. A. Able Sanitation Co. , 47 Rio Vista Street, N. Billerica, Me. 01862 wherein he requests that he be accepted as a Licensed Drain Layer for the Town. It was moved, seconded and voted to approve A. A. Able Sanitation as a Licensed Drain Layer. Read letter from residents of Libby Avenue, H Street and Heritage Drive requesting that laterals be installed when the sewer main is placed in their respective streets to eliminate the necessity of digging up the street when each house connection is made. Mr. Botka reported he had talked to Mr. Bradford and explained the Board ' s policy and this was satisfactory to Mr. Bradford. Mr. Botka moved that a letter be sent to Mr. Bradford concerning the Board's policy relative to the installation of main sewers and sewer house connections. It was seconded and voted. The Board read letter and reviewed plan submitted by George McSheehy concerning the installation of a proposed drain at the rear of the Atlantic Food Mart. Following a brief discussion it ' was moved, seconded and voted to grant permission to install the proposed drain at the rear of the Atlantic Food Mart in Brande Court providing a release running in favor of the Town in the event the Town's drainage system should fail is signed by repre- sentatives of the Atlantic Food Mart. Read letter from the County Commissioners Office notifying the Board of a Hearing to be held on October 19, 1976 at 10:00 A.M. regarding the relocation and repair of Hopkins Street from Main Street (Route 28) to the Wakefield Town Line. Mr. Price and the Superintendent will attend the meeting. Reviewed letter from the Office of the Board of Selectmen calling attention to the following meetings: September 16, 1976. . . . . Topic: Centralization of equipment main- tenance and grounds maintenance. October 4, 1976. . . . . . . . Finance Committee to discuss budget guidelines. Accepted as a point of information. Read memorandum from the Superintendent relative to our appropriation for a Comprehensive Water Study and suggesting the Board set up interviews with consulting firms to make the study. Mr. Price retired from the meeting. Following a brief discussion the Superintendent was instructed to set up two half- hour interviews for two of the regular October meetings with the following firms: Camp, Dresser and McKee, Inc. 1 Center Plaza Boston Fay, Spofford and Thorndike, Inc. 1 Beacon Street Boston - Weston and Sampson 10 High Street Boston Whitman and Howard 45 William Street Wellesley The Board signed the Pay Roll for the period ending Septem- ber 10, 1976 and the Bill Roll dated September 17, 1976. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Res fully s Ott d, Sec rez_tsa rr yc/tj/� , OFFICE OF JOHN H. RDR6 , Ch iI .n TOWN OF READING PAUL C. DUSTIN, E ,Mn LAWRENCE R. BLOOD BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS JOHZi W. PmM ALEEANDER T. BOMA e � MUNICIPAL BUILDING E. ROGER LOUAmS, Su Aft ea t �^ READING, MARS. 0188 MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss The undersigned, Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading, in compliance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 804rpsfymended by Chapter 63 of the Acts of 1933, hereby that the lists herewith contain the names of persons against whom we have made betterment assessments, together with the location of the land benefitted by the improvement and the nature and amount of such betterment assessment. Frontage - Sewer Main $ 616.80 Such list is certified to you for the pur- pose of committing the same to the Tax Collector, as provided by law. WITNESS our hands this 20th day of September A.D. 1976. Chairman Secret n— Members of the Board of Public Works See Commitment Sheet For List