HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-09-30 Board of Public Works Minutes September 30, 1974
Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P.M. in
Room 16, Municipal Building.
Present were Chairman Blood, Secretary Reed, Board Members
Russell , Dustin and Price and Superintendent Louanis.
Minutes of previous meeting were accepted as amended.
Mr. Blood reported to the Board on his meeting with the Board
of Selectmen regarding the problem raised by the Pop Warner Group.
As a result of that meeting and cooperation of the Municipal Light
Department temporary lighting was installed at Memorial Park on
Tuesday, October 1 which has resolved the problem for the moment.
The Board met with Messrs . David K. Blake, Robert M. Pope and
Eliot F. Tucker from the engineering firm of Weston and Sampson.
Mr. Blake and Mr. Pope outlined the history and experience of
their firm. It was their considered opinion that there would be
no problem in accomplishing the engineering or the practical work
' involved in running an interceptor gravity sewer from the Willow
Street Pumping Station to the M. D. C. trunk sewer in Woburn. It
was Mr. Tucker 's opinion that approximately two thirds of the pro—
ject would be eligible for seventy—five per cent aid from the
Federal Government and fifteen per cent aid from the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts. He stated further that there was still some 1976
money available. Mr. Pope was confident that all documents for the
bidding and approval could be prepared within 90 days.
Messrs. Bradley Jones and David Beech from the engineering
firm of Coffin and Richardson met with the Board at 8:30 P.M. to
elaborate upon their letter of proposal relative to the sewer
interceptor at the Willow Street area. They did not feel that
Reading would be considered eligible for the Federal and State
funds. It was their opinion that the problem would be considered
as one of rehabilitation as it concerns an already developed, and
not a new area of the Town. Coffin and Richardson would prefer to
' establish eligibility before proceeding with a formal proposal .
The Board went into executive session at 9:20 P.M. to dis-
cuss point of conflict of interest.
Read memorandum from the Secretary of Transportation regard- ,
ing the railroad right-of-way. It was accepted as a point of in-
formation.
Read letter from Water Resources Commission regarding meet-
ing to be held October 2, 1974. Mr. Louanis will attend the
meeting. It was accepted as a point of information.
Read letter from property owners on Harrison Street regard-
ing the ditch at Memorial Park. It was moved, seconded and
voted that the Superintendent write a letter to the residents
stating we will clean up the ditch.
It was moved and seconded that the Chairman sign the letter
addressed to the State Department of Public Works as prepared by
the Superintendent with regard to proposed Chapter 90 work on
Franklin and Salem Streets. The motion did not carry. A new
letter was drafted stating that 1976 funds are requested for the
reconstruction of Salem Street from the Wakefield line to Route '
28. It was moved, seconded and voted that this letter be signed
by the Chairman.
The Board adjourned temporarily to meet as the Board of
Survey and reconvened at 10: 15 P.M.
The Board signed Contract 74-9 for the Reconstruction of
Portions of Washington and Willow Streets by Bell and Flynn, Inc.
The Board discussed the law suit pending by Mr. Nitsche of
453 Haverhill Street for land damage. It was moved and seconded
that we recommend to the Town Counsel that this matter go to
Court. The motion did not carry. Following further discussion
it was moved, seconded and voted to inform the Town Counsel
that the Board of Public Works recommended a settlement be made
with Mr. Nitsche for the land damage in accordance with the
provisions of law.
Mr. Blood reported on his meeting with members of RETURN ,
to the Board. It was moved, seconded and voted that the Board
Minutes - continued September 30, 1974
authorize the Superintendent to direct an employee of the Depart-
ment to deliver a truck load of cans collected by RETURN to a
designated point.
The Board signed the Pay Roll for the period ending September
29 and the Bill Roll dated October 4, 1974.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary