HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-10-16 Board of Public Works Minutes October 16, 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 Mem-
bers Blood, Florence and Reed and Superintendent Louanis.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
Read letter from Richard A. Berry, 61 Red Gate Lane,
requesting a Hearing with the Board. According to the Superin-
tendent, Mr . Berry and his neighbors wish to discuss drainage pro-
blems. The Board reviewed an interim drainage policy suggested by
the Superintendent. Mr. Reed moved that for the purpose of dis-
cussion, a letter be written to Mr. Berry stating the Board ' s
policy in regard to drainage problems, and invite the abutters to
a meeting, it was seconded and voted. Mr. Blood moved, it was
seconded and voted to accept the interim policy as amended. It
was agreed that the Board would review the policy at a future
meeting.
Public Hearing was held at 7:45 P.M. regarding taking an
easement through private property easterly of Governors Drive for
water purposes. Nobody attended the Hearing as Release from Damages
had been signed previously. The Board voted the Taking and the
Board signed the Order of Taking.
Public Hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. , regarding the pe-
tition of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company and the
Town of Reading Municipal Light Department for a new joint pole
location and one relocation: '
SPRUCE ROAD - Northerly side, approximately forty (40)
feet easterly of Grove Street, place one
( 1 ) pole
GROVE STREET - Easterly side, relocate pole 31/31 ap-
proximately twenty-five (25) feet
southerly
Frank Graupner of the Municipal Light Department attended the
Hearing. Mr . Watt moved, Mr . Florence seconded and it was voted
to approve the petition. Mr . Blood abstained. The Board signed
the petition.
Read lettersfrom the Board of Selectmen and Mr. and
Mrs. A. T. Brown, 13 Track Road, regarding purchase of Lot 11 or
a portion thereof. According to the Superintendent, the Quanna-
powitt drainage channel goes through the southerly side of said ,
lot. Mr . Watt moved, Mr . Florence seconded and it was voted
that the Lot could be sold to Mr. and Mrs . Brown with the pro-
vision that the Town obtain an additional five-foot easement
abutting and parallel to the present Quannapowitt drain easement
on Lot 11 . The Selectmen will be so advised.
The Board adjourned temporarily at 8: 10 P.M. to meet
as the Board of Survey.
The Board reconvened at 8:40 P.M.
Read letter from the Board of Selectmen and copy of
letter from Fire Chief Donald Mitchell requesting the Department ' s
assistance in removing the unused buildings in the former U.S. '
Army Nike Missile Control Station off Hopkins Street. According
to Mr. Louanis, the Department has no funds budgeted or approved
by the Town Meeting for this type of work. Mr . Blood moved, Mr .
Florence seconded and it was voted to advise the Board of Select-
men that the Engineering Department will prepare an estimate of
the cost for demolition and removal , by contract, and will forward
the data as soon as possible.
Read note from the Superintendent regarding Contract
and Agreement with Dustin Associates, Inc. for engineering services
in connection with the construction phase of the Sludge Collection
Facilities Pumping Station #1 , and a Well and Pumping Station in
the Town Forest, and Water Mains in the Town Forest from Revay Mea-
dow Well Site to Grove Street. Mr. Blood moved that the Department
proceed with the contract, Mr . Reed seconded and it was voted.
Read letter from Metropolitan District Commission re-
garding proposed improvements of extensions to the sewerage system.
It was accepted as a point of information.
The Board discussed briefly the five-year summary of
proposed capital expenditure projects . The program will be dis-
cussed at the October 30 meeting.
The Board reviewed bids received for Painting Refuse
Burning Equipment and Appurtenant Work taken on October 10. The
bids follow:
Paragon Contracting Corp. $8,440.00
outheastern Painting Co. , Inc. 12,945.00
John D. Ahern Co. , Inc. 16, 195.00
ield & Sons 16,800.00
Lazarakis 19,040.00
Hudson Maintenance Corp. 23, 300.00
Mr . Blood moved, Mr. Watt seconded and it was voted to award
the contract to the low bidder, Paragon Contracting Corporation,
subject to his ability to post a proper performance bond .
Read letter from the Finance Committee regarding the
18—month budget. The Board asked clarification of the statement
that free cash as certified by the State as of January 1 , 1973
will have to last for 30 months rather than the usual 12 months.
Mr . Chapman, Sub—Finance Committeeman, will report his findings
to the Board.
The Board signed Billroll dated October 20 and Payroll
for the period October 9 through October 15.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, '
Secretary