HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05-22 Board of Public Works Minutes May 22, 1972
Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P.M.
in Room 16, Municipal Building.
Present were Chairman White, Secretary Watt, Board Mem-
bers Florence, Blood and Reed and Superintendent Louanis.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
The Chairman appointed Members to the following Commit-
tees:
Planning Board ' s Master Plan Study - Donald E. Florence
Industrial Committee - William H. Watt
School Site Committee - Malcolm E. Reed
Mr. Cameron joined the meeting at 7:45 P.M. and requested
that the Board send a representative to the Selectmen ' s meeting to
answer questions from residents of Audubon Road. Mr . White and
Town Engineer Henry G. Weston left to assist the Selectmen. Mr.
Watt assumed the Chair .
The Board reviewed the proposed Rules and Regulations
for the land and buildings under the Department 's control . Dis-
cussion ensued as to where the "No Trespassing" signs would be
placed. The Superintendent said that it was his intention to
place the signs on all buildings or fences surrounding properties
under the control of the Department. Mr . Reed was concerned about
the fact that there is no chain link fence around the Auburn Street
Standpipe and Elevated Tank. It was agreed that an item for fenc-
ing in the area with a six-foot chain link fence and three strands
of barbed wire would be included in next year 's budget. It was
moved, seconded and voted to accept the proposed Rules and Regu-
lations except for the Regulation covering Parks and Playgrounds,
and it was agreed that this item would be taken up as the first
order of business at the next meeting.
Mr . Blood moved, Mr. Florence seconded and it was
voted that the Superintendent explore with Town Counsel what
legal action could be taken to prevent pollution of the Reading
water supply by the neighboring Town of North Reading.
Mr. Kilgore of Dustin Associates, Inc. joinedthemeet-
ing at 8:00 P.M. and bids for Construction of Sludge Collection
Facilities were opened, as follows:
Fred Di Lizio Co. , Inc. , Andover $159,700.00
R. H. White Co. , Inc. , Auburn 182,499.00
Wes Construction Co. , Dedham 190,000.00
The Normac Co. , Inc. , Westwood 222,000.00
C . I .F. Construction Co. , Inc. , Quincy 222,560.00
The bids were taken under advisement and Mr . Kilgore was in-
structed to evaluate the bids and report to the Board at the next
meeting.
Mr. Kilgore gave a verbal report which he will confirm
by letter at a future date on the effects that a single rate per
100 cubic feet would have on the water users in excess of 40,000
cubic feet semi-annually. Mr. Kilgore stated that this group
would pay a large percentage of the revenue to be raised and that
the cost per 100 cubic feet would be 59 cents (per 100 cubic feet
and all in excess of 40,000 cubic feet, 44 cents per 100 cubic
feet, effective July 1 ,J > 1972, and all in excess of 40,000Jbic
uly
feet, an additional 15 cents per 100 cubic feet effective
1 ,
4Q 1973, totalling 59 cents.
A gentleman appeared at 8:20 P .M. with a sealed bid
for the Construction of the Sludge Collection Facilities. Bids
had been opened at 8:00 P.M. He stated that he had been mis-
directed by Robert Cummings, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen,
to the North Reading Board of Public Works. He requested that
the Board accept the bid and any consideration which could be
given would be appreciated. It was Mr. Kilgore 's opinion that
the bid should be returned unopened . The Superintendent was in-
structed to check with Town Counsel for proper action to take.
(Town Counsel advised that the bid should be returned unopened. )
Mr. White joined the meeting and assumed the Chair at
8: 25 P.M. and gave the Board a brief description of the Spruce
Road situation prior to meeting with the residents. The Board
met with the residents of the Spruce Road area at 8: 30 P.M. and
recognized John Russell as their spokesman. Mr . Russell ex-
plained the drainage situation and sewerage problem in the Spruce
Road area. It is the residents ' belief that the drainage situa-
tion has worsened since the construction of the Development known
as "Apple Gate" and that the water level is higher than before and
septic systems are draining into the ditch and causing an un-
healthy condition. They requested that the drainage system be
lowered so as to make their land usable and the sanitary sewer
be programmed for installation in their area in 1973•
A lengthy discussion ensued. It was agreed that the
Engineering Division would evaluate the drainage system and a
report would be made to the residents by September 30. It was
agreed that the Board would review the five—year sewer program
in an effort to move Spruce Road up on the list.
The Board adjourned temporarily at 9: 25 P .M. to meet
as the Board of Survey.
The Board reconvened at 9:40 P.M.
Superintendent Louanis advised the Board that the gate
to the dump had been locked and he had established a Solid Waste
Receiving Area in front of the Incinerator . Mr. Blood was very
concerned that the public had not been notified properly of the
change and it was agreed that future changes would not be made
without first notifying the public. It was agreed that the Solid
Waste Disposal Receiving Area would be open on May 27, June 10 and
24, and the third Saturday of the month, July through September.
A Fall dumping schedule will be announced at a later date.
The Board signed the Payroll for the period May 15
through May 21 , and Billroll dated May 26.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
��y .
Secretary