HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-12-18 Board of Public Works Minutes December 18, 1972
AGENDA
Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P.M. in
Room 16, Municipal Building.
Present: Chairman White, BoardMembersBlood, Reed, and
Superintendent Louanis.
Report was made to the Board by Mr. Louanis as to the type
of planting to be used for screening the solid waste receiving area.
The Tree Warden has recommended that Dark American Arborvitaes be
planted along frontof the area for a distance of 260 ft. , and two (2)
eight foot spruce trees, at an estimated cost of purchase of $1 , 350.00
and about $300.00 for planting; with planting to take place in the
spring when trees are available, and weather permits. It was voted
and approved that the Superintendent proceed, with due discretion in
the purchasing and planting of trees for beautification of said area.
Read letter from John B. Pacino, Superintendent, Recreation
Committee: re: Special Park Improvement Account. It was voted and
approved that the Superintendent look into, and obtain an estimate
on: 1 . Reconstruction of the two ball fields at Joshua Eaton, cut
out basepaths,. erect backstops, level and seed area, and 2.projected
plans for developing Glen Meadow(tennis courts, basketball court,
land grading, etc. ) according to proposed plans. No further action
required at this time. Accepted as a point of information.
Mr. Blood moved and Mr. Reed seconded that the Board sign a
request for Snow and Ice Funds Transfer in the amount of $20,000.00.
Notice of Public Hearing read on Jt. Pole location and removal
on Pine Ridge Road. Four abuttors were present: - 2 in favor; one
opposed; one non-commital . It was recommended that the Board look
at the proposed pole location before further action is taken.
The Board adjourned at 8: 15 P.M. to meet as the Board of Survey,
and reconvened at 9:05 P.M.
The Board met with Mr. Hoyle of A.B . Reed to discuss completion
of Dustin Associates Contracts. It was moved, seconded and approved
by the Board for the continuance of the contractual agreements with
Dustin Associates, with A.B. Reed as sub contractor for them.
The Board reviewed the 1973-74 Budget, with all in favor '
that the Budget be accepted as so reviewed.
The Board signed the payroll for the period December 4,
1972 through December 10, 1972.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Secretary