HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05-01 Board of Public Works Minutes May 1 , 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 Florence,
Blood and Reed and Superintendent Louanis.
Read letter from Roderick E. Macdonald, Assistant
Superintendent, for the Reading School Committee, requesting
assistance of the Board of Public Works in draining the hot-top
playground at the north side of the Pearl Street School . The
School Department requests survey grades, estimate on drain
pipe - manholes and materials necessary, estimate on labor for
excavating trench and laying pipe, and filling trench, grading
and clean-up labor, etc. The amount budgeted was $3,500.00. Mr.
Louanis was of the opinion that cleaning out the basins might
solve the problem. The Department will cooperate with the
School Department.
Mr . Watt joined the meeting.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved as
amended .
The Chairman questioned the results of the emission
tests . It was agreed that the Board would meet with the Engineer
at the Incinerator, May 8, at 7:00 o'clock.
The Board adjourned temporarily at 8:00 P.M. to meet
as the Board of Survey.
The Board reconvened at 8:45 P.M.
The Board met with Harold Kilgore of Dustin Associates, ,
Inc. and reviewed the increased water rates based on a single
rate structure and its effect on the various users. It was
agreed that a flat rate of $0.58 per 100 cubic feet up to the
first 100,000 cubic feet be adopted, and $0.44 per 100 cubic feet
over 100,000 to be adopted the first year, and the second year, a
flat rate of $0. 58 per 100 cubic feet be adopted for all water
sold, after Mr. Kilgore has reviewed the effects on the revenue
to be generated under this plan. Also, a press release be pre-
pared to accompany the publishing of the new rates when they are
officially adopted by the Board.
Mr . Kilgore also spoke about leakage in the system in
the amount of 38%. The Superintendent was instructed to look ,
into the prospect of a leakage study.
Read note from the Superintendent regarding bids re-
ceived for a Backhoe Front-end Loader on April 20, 1972. The
Superintendent outlined the facts to be considered in evaluating
the bids . Mr. Florence moved, Mr. Blood seconded and it was
voted to accept the bid of Clark-Wilcox Company for One ( 1 )
Hydynamic Dynahoe Model 190-4 in the net amount of $34,450.00.
Read note from the Superintendent regarding Town
Meeting vote to require departments to promulgate regulations
for the use of Town lands, buildings and equipment under their
control . Mr . Watt was of the opinion that it is an important ,
item and should be given real consideration. It was suggested
that the Superintendent present a plan of action at the next
' meeting.
Mr . Florence left the meeting.
Read note from the Superintendent regarding qualifica-
tions of the low bidder on the main trunk sanitary sewer, Charm
Construction & Dimartino. It was moved, seconded and voted to
award the contract to the low bidder - Charm Construction &
DiMartino in the amount of $385,719.00.
It was agreed to postpone any discussion on the pro-
posed agreement between Reading and Wakefield for the disposal
of waste until May 8.
The Board reviewed bids on a 60-inch Rotary Type Power
' Mower, as follows :
Sawtelle Bros. . lnc. Cost Trade-in Net
Jacobsen Commercial 60" $2395.00 93.55 $1901 .45
Bac her Corp.
Heckendorn 62" 2495.00 300.00 2195.00
Heckendorn 88" 2860.00 300.00 2560.00
Mr. Blood moved, Mr. Reed seconded and it was voted to accept
the low bid of $1 ,901 .45 from Sawtelle Bros . , Inc.
Read letter from Pitt Construction Corporation request-
ing approval as a Licensed Drain Layer; also Mr . Louanis ' com-
ments in relation thereto. Mr . Blood moved, it was seconded and
voted to approve Pitt Construction Corporation as a Licensed
Drain Layer.
Read note from the Superintendent regarding petition
for the relocation of a jointly-owned New England Telephone &
Telegraph - Reading Municipal Light Department Pole #136/27 lo- ,
cated on Van Norden Road. According to the Superintendent, the
pole required relocation because of the construction of Landers
Road. Mr. Watt moved, it was seconded and voted to approve the
relocation. Mr . Blood abstained.
The Board signed the Payroll. for the period April 24
through April 30, and Billroll dated May 5•
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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