HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-01 Board of Public Works Minutes October 1 , 1973
' Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened in Room 16, Muni-
cipal Building at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Chairman Blood, Secretary White, Board Members
Dustin, Reed and Russell and Superintendent Louanis.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read, amended and
approved.
Read note from Superintendent regarding bids received on
September 20th for reconstruction of a portion of Willow Street
from Lowell Street to the Boston and Maine railroad tracks. The
only bidder was Bell and Flynn, Inc. of Stratham, New Hampshire
in the amount of $21 ,914.00 and the Superintendent recommended
that the contract be awarded to Bell and Flynn, Inc. The
Board discussed the reason for the single bidder and instructed the
Superintendent to include in future specifications for this type
of work an alternate method of construction in the hope of attract-
ing other contractors to bid. Mr. White moved, Mr. Reed seconded
and it was voted to award the contract for the reconstruction of
Willow Street from Lowell Street to the Boston and Maine railroad
tracks to Bell and Flynn, Inc. in the amount of $21 ,914.00 subject
to their ability to provide the proper performance bond.
The Board adjourned temporarily at 7: 55 P.M. to meet as the
Board of Survey and reconvened at 8:00 P.M.
Secretary White read notice of Public Hearing regarding
proposed extension of the Mystic Valley Gas Company main in the
following streets:
John Street Salem Street
Pleasant Street Harrison Street
Wilson Street Charles Street
Pearl Street
The following people attended the Hearing:
Edward C. Abely 241 Pearl Street
C. M. Toland 72 John Street
Irene Toland 72 John Street
Lewis Stockwell 25 Hamilton Rd. , Peabody
Mr. Lewis Stockwell of the Mystic Valley Gas Company presented
the proposal for the gas main extension to the Board and the reasons
for it. A discussion ensued and Mr. Dustin moved that the hearing
be closed. It was seconded and voted. Mr. White moved, Mr.
Russell seconded and it was voted that the Gas Company be allow—
ed to install the extension. The Board signed the Plan. ,
The Board signed the Payroll for the period ending September
30 and the Bill Roll dated October 5, 1973.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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