HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-11-27 Board of Public Works Minutes November 27, 1974
Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened in Room 16,
Municipal Building at 7:30 P.M.
Present were Chairman Blood, Secretary Reed, Board Mem—
bers Russell , Dustin and Price, Superintendent Louanis and
Mr. Charles Hewitt of the Finance Committee.
Minutes of the meeting of November 13 were read and
accepted with correction. Minutes of November 18 were accepted
as read.
Mr. Blood reported to the Board that Town Counsel stated
verbally that it appeared that it would be possible for the
Department to proceed with the development of Batchelder Park
and that a written opinion will be forthcoming.
Mr. William Parker of 39 Ellis Avenue appeared before the
Board and explained the problem experienced by his neighbors
as a result of his inadequate septic system. Mr. Parker's
' house is very close to the property line and the elevation of
the land is such that there is no possible way for Mr . Parker
to add to his leaching field to alleviate seepage onto his
neighbor 's property. It was moved that this work be given to
the next sewer contractor and assess Mr. Parker according to
his frontage. The motion did not carry. The Superintendent
was directed to contact Mr. Murphy (40 Ellis Avenue) to see
if he has any interest in connecting to the sewer and to request
that the Health Department test the following locations and
submit a report of findings to the Board:
39 Ellis Avenue
79 Oakland Road
13 Track Road
It was moved, seconded and voted to table Mr. Reed 's motion
until a report is received from the Health Department.
Read letter from Town Counsel and memorandum of comments
' relating to the proposed rules and regulations of the Planning
Board. The matter was tabled until December 9.
The Board adjourned temporarily to meet as the Board of
Survey and reconvened at 9:30 P .M.
The Budget for the Fiscal Year 1975-76 was discussed. It '
was determined that every effort would be put forth to work
out the best possible recommendation for a Leaf Collection
Program presenting the positive and negative aspects of the
issue in order that it may be presented at Town Meeting.
The Master Drainage Plan of the Town was discussed in
great detail . It was decided that since the engineering estimate
for work had gone from $35,000. to $43,500. this year that the
Superintendent be instructed to obtain proposals from other
consultants before the Board makes its final decision.
The Equipment Replacement Program was discussed and the
Superintendent was instructed that maintenance data on the
equipment be turned in so that the Board can discuss the matter
more intelligently.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, '
Secretary