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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-09-25 Board of Public Works Minutes September 25, 1972 ' Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P.M. in Room 16, Municipal Building. Present were Chairman White, Secretary Watt, Board Members Blood and Reed and Superintendent Louanis . Minutes of previous meeting read and approved as amended. Read letter from Richard C. Boutiette, Director, Board of Public Works, Wakefield, requesting connection to the public water supply of a lot located on the northerly side of South Street at the intersection of Hopkins Street in Wakefield. Mr. Reed moved, Mr. Blood seconded and it was voted that water be ' provided to the lot with the stipulation that the owner pay all costs involved and the Town of Wakefield reimburse the Town of Reading for all water used by the resident. Read letter from the Finance Committee regarding Cap- ital Expenditure program. It was accepted as a point of informa- tion. It was agreed that the item would be discussed at the October 16 meeting. Public Hearing was held at 7:45 P.M. regarding the pe- tition of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company and the Town of Reading Municipal Light Department for a joint pole re- location - GROVE STREET - Relocate pole #31/31 opposite side of ' street forty (40) feet westerly - one ( 1 ) pole Niels N . Trulson represented the Municipal Light Department at , the Hearing. Mr . White questioned the advisability of relocat- r ing one pole on the westerly side of Grove Street. Mr . Trulson stated it was the opinion of both companies that this is the proper place for the pole. The Board requested that a scale drawing more nearly representative of the situation be submitted . The petition was laid on the table. The Board adjourned temporarily at 8:00 P.M. to meet as the Board of Survey. The Board reconvened at 8:30 P.M. Read note from the Superintendent regarding Engineering . personnel . Mr. Watt moved, Mr. Blood seconded and it was voted to request an $8.00 weekly increase for Edward McIntire, Assist- ' ant Civil Engineer , and $10.00 weekly increase for Henry Weston, Civil Engineer . It also was moved, seconded and voted to authorize payment of $165.00 for tuition for Mr . McIntire who has enrolled in a course to prepare him to take the Professional Engineer 's Examination. Read letter from Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. to Division of Industrial Safety requesting minimum wage rates for Painting Refuse Burning Equipment and Appurtenant Work in Reading. It was accepted as a point of information. Read letter from Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. to Combustion Engineering, Inc. regarding issuance of a Certificate of Accept- , ance. According to Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. , approval of the tests ' has not been received from the State Air Pollution Control . It was accepted as a point of information. The Board discussed extra work orders in the amount of $1 , 353.25 for materials and labor to supply increased power re- quirements to six motors . No action was taken. The item will be discussed with Mr. Giantris of Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. during his future meeting with the Board. Read letter from Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. to the Town of Reading which stated that they had overrun the upset limit of $10,000.00 and are planning to bill the Town for the costs which were incurred. The Board discussed facets relative to the con- tract and the possible termination; also . negotiation of a new ' contract. The Board requested that a meeting with Mr. Giantris be held on October 2. Read note from the Superintendent regarding October 9 and 23 which fall on holidays. It was agreed that a meeting would be held on October 9. The Board reviewed bids received on a New Chassis Mounted Materials Spreader taken on September 14. Mr . Blood moved, Mr. Reed seconded and it was voted to award the contract to the low bidder, Northeast Sales & Service, Inc. , in the amount of $3, 130.00. The Superintendent reported to the Board that he had in- vited the residents of Spruce Road to an informal meeting on October 2 to discuss the drainage problem of the area and presented plans ' and profiles of how the drainage of the area existed prior to the development of the land and how it was improved during the course of development. The Superintendent stated that the present 5-Year sewer program had not been reevaluated at this time and a discussion ensued relative to a sewer policy - what would be developed to take care of emergency situations by seek- ing additional funds so that the present 5-Year program could remain intact. It was agreed that the Superintendent would in- clude planning for sewer in the Spruce Road area in the 1973 budget. The Board conferred with Irving Dickey, Tree Warden, regarding disposal of diseased wood at the Dump. Mr . Dickey requested that the Department of Public Works issue a letter stating that it can no longer accept the wood at the Town Dump. ' According to the Superintendent, this would allow the Forestry Department to attempt to obtain permission to dispose of the diseased trees by open burning - a possible location being the Nike Site off Haverhill Street. It was the general feeling of the Board that every possible suggestion should be evaluated before open burning is permitted. The situation will be ex- plored at a future meeting. Read note from the Superintendent regarding the desire of the Reading Conservation Commission to establish a wetland zone; also, the request that a Member of the Board serve on the Committee. William H. Watt agreed to servd -e on the Committee. , Read note from the Superintendent listing items which might be included in a Master Plan for the Town. Mr . Blood moved, Mr . Watt seconded and it was voted to send a letter to the Planning Board and include the following items: 1 . Reevaluation of the present zoning by-law with em- phasis on a new zoning by-law which would curtail the growth of the Town in keeping with its own re- sources. 2. Master Drainage Plan for the Town. 3. In light of the fact that the Town through its Con- servation Commission is acquiring large parcels of land, an evaluation of the property use of all Town properties might be worthwhile. Read letter from R. E . Jones, Chairman, Flea Market, Reading Scholarship Foundation, requesting permission to use the ' parking space in front of the Garage at the Department of Public Works, off John Street, to conduct a sale on Sunday, October 15, 1972. Mr . Watt moved, Mr . Blood seconded and it was voted to ap- prove the request contingent upon the following conditions: 1 . Suitable liability insurance be obtained. 2. That no alcoholic beverages be sold or drunk on the premises . 3. All debris shall be removed from the site at the end of the sale. The Board signed the following: Billroll dated September 29 Payroll for the period September 18 through September 24 (hours only) Contract for Construction of Improvements to Pumping Station #1 Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully /submitted, 6' Secretary ' (SEAL) N 0 T 1 C E LEAF COMPOST AREA As a public service, Reading residents may take their leaves and lawn rakings to the leaf compost area on John Street (opposite the Municipal Incinerator). This area will be open to the public on the following Saturdays: September 30th,October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, and November 4th, lith, 18th and 25th. No earth, gravel , stones or rubbish will be accepted. Open 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Nathan C. White, Chairman William H. Watt, Secretary Lawrence R. Blood Donald E . Florence Malcolm E . Reed E.Roger Louanis,Superintendent September 21 , 1972 ' (SEAL) N 0 T I C E SOLID WASTE RECEIVING AREA The Solid Waste Receiving Area will be closed starting November 1 , 1972 and the Area will be open to the public for disposal of bulk I refuse only the first and third Saturdays of each month from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Normal household rubbish and garbage will not be accepted. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Nathan C. White, Chairman William H . Watt, Secretary Lawrence R. Blood Donald E . Florence Malcolm E. Reed E .Roger Louanis,Superintendent September 21 , 1972