HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-11-20 Board of Public Works Minutes - November 20, 1972
Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:40
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.
Read Mr . Van Magness' letter regarding ground water
run off from his property at 243 Franklin Street. A discussion
followed. The Board felt that the condition of the travelled way
would be considerably improved if the existing drainage system
was, extended approximately 200 feet. Mr . Watt moved, Mr . Reed
' seconded and it was voted to extend the system in an effort to
eliminate the existing problem and the Superintendent was in-
structed to schedule this project within the next budget period.
Read letter from Mrs. Fred Ward of 32 Thorndike Street
regarding drainage problem at . the corner of Thorndike and Orange
Streets. The Superintendent was directed to write to Mrs. Ward
advising her when funds were available we would undertake some
drainage work in this area.
Read letter from Mr . Hurford regarding drainage problems
in Hemlock Estates. The Board ruled that since this is a develop-
ment we cannot exercise any control . The Superintendent was in-
structed to forward the letter to Mrs. Anderson of the Conservation
Committee.
' The Board reviewed the bids for Cast Iron Pipe and
Fittings. Mr . Blood moved Mr . Watt seconded and it was voted
to award the bid to the low bidder, Conron, Inc.
Read note from Superintendent concerning schedule of
Board Meetings in the near future. It was agreed that the
Board would meet as follows : November 27, December 11 and 18 and
January 8, 1973.
Read copy of letter. from Superintendent to Mr . Fandel.
of the Personnel Board. Mr . Hall hasbeen promoted to the posi -
tion of Sanitary Division Engineer .
. Board signed the Bill Roll for the period ending
November 24 and the Payroll for the period from November 13
thru November 19.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Respectfully
espeecttfullly submitted,
- Secretary