HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-31 Board of Public Works Minutes January 31 , 1972
' Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7: 30 P.M.
in Room 16, Municipal Building.
Present were Chairman White, Board Members Cochrane and
Watt and Superintendent Louanis.
In the absence of the Secretary, Mr. Cochrane read the
minutes of the previous meeting which were approved.
Read note from the Superintendent regarding transfer of
a Park Department truck, which the Department plans to turns in
this year, to the Forestry Department to be used as a spray tank
truck. It was suggested that the amount of $750.00 (turn-in
value) be transferred from the Forestry Department budget to the
Board of Public Works account. Mr. Watt moved, Mr . Cochrane
seconded and it was voted that the Board of Public Works sell to
the Forestry Department one ( 1 ) truck for $750.00.
Read note from the Superintendent recommending the re-
duction in the Storm Drain Maintenance Account from $3,000.00 to
$1 ,000.00. The program of cleaning and reconstructing major
drainage ditches throughout the Town with the use of a hired
dragline should be discontinued and an experimental plan using
smaller and different types of equipment be substituted. Mr .
Cochrane moved, Mr. Watt seconded and it was voted to reduce the
budget request by $2 ,000.00 for Storm Drain Maintenance.
Read note from the Superintendent regarding the estab-
lishment by the employees of a credit union under a charter from
either the State or Federal Government. Mr . Watt moved, Mr .
Cochrane seconded and it was voted to encourage the Superin-
tendent to pursue his study on the Town ' s credit union. '
Mr. Cochrane left the meeting temporarily at 8:00 P.M.
Public Hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. on the laying out
as a public way under the Betterment Act of SPRUCE ROAD. Eight
persons attended the Hearing. Mr. White explained to the abutters
that the estimated assessment was higher than the figure mentioned
at the Preliminary Hearing held November 1 , 1971 . Drainage which
must be put in to serve another area is not included in the cost
to abutters . The proposed assessment is still substantial . Mr.
Weston explained the plan, answered routine questions and stated
that the total right of way would be 40 feet. The abutters re-
quested that action be deferred for a week. '
Mr. Cochrane returned to the meeting.
Public Hearing was held at 8:30 P.M. on the laying out
as a public way under the Betterment Act of the following -
OSBORNE AVENUE: which runs in a northerly direction
from Pleasant Street
Eleven persons attended the Hearing. Mr. White explained the
assessment. The voting was as follows: In favor - 6; opposed - 0;
non-committal - 1 . Mr. Cochrane moved that the Board recommend
acceptance of Osborne (Private) Avenue as a Public Way under the
Betterment Act at the Annual Town Meeting; Mr. Watt seconded and
it was voted.
Read letter to Mr. John Tully, Vice President, Com- '
bustion Engineering, Inc. , prepared by the Superintendent and
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' outlining the Board 's feelings toward the delay in the completion
of the Incinerator. A discussion ensued and the following points
are to be incorporated in a new letter to be sent to the President
of the Company:
1 . Three additional acres of dump area have been used
for rubbish, rather than residue from the Incinerator.
2. Town has had to renew its annual contract for the
collection of garbage at a cost of approximately
$56,000.00.
3. Paid additional amounts to the Engineers for services
of resident inspector .
4. Based on the promised completion dates, the Town
has employed and paid personnel to be trained for
the Incinerator .
5. Lack of concerted effort to complete the project.
(Copy of letter is attached)
The Board signed the Billroll dated February 4 and
Payroll for the period January 24 through January 30.
Meeting adjourned at 9: 20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary