HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-07-08 Board of Survey Minutes Board of Survey Meeting of July 8, 1985 Page 1
' A meeting of the Board of Survey convened in Room 16, Municipal
Building at 6:05 P.M. Present were Chairman Barker, Board Members
Polychrones, Griffin and Boucher, Superintendent A.V. Fletcher, F.E. and
Assistant Superintendent William A. Redford.
Regarding the Performance Bond taking on Gavin Circle, it was moved,
seconded and voted 4:0 to postpone action on the Performance Bond until
July 29th.
Regarding the Performance Bond taking on Latham Lane, Assistant
Superintendent Redford stated as of Wednesday, all work in this
subdivision has been completed.
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 to release in total all monies
currently held ($500.00) under the terms of a Performance Bond dated
October 22, 1979 for Latham Lane.
Regarding the Performance Bond taking on Warren Avenue Extension,
Assistant Superintendent Redford stated all the work on this subdivision
has been completed.
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 to release in total all monies
currently being held ($100.00) under the terms of a Performance Bond dated
January 4, 1982.
Mr. Griffin stated I have reservations about any meetings that
transpire regarding Criterion Road. I believe an accurate accounting of
the meeting must be recorded and request that the Department suspend the
meeting in the event of legal implications.
Assistant Superintendent Redford stated I intend to deal with Board of
Survey issues only.
Mr. Griffin asked do you feel any need to have Counsel present at this
meeting.
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Mr. Redford replied I would suspend the meeting if I felt Counsel was
needed.
Mr. Griffin stated I would urge that very careful minutes be taken.
The Board next met with James Pacy, Developer for the Buckskin Drive
Subdivision.
Assistant Superintendent Redford informed the Board that the Developer
(Land Realty Trust) has done very little work on this subdivision during
the past construction seasons and has substantial work remaining despite
previous proddings.
Mr. Pacy stated my major problem is unavailability of materials. John
DiTonno, my contractor, could not get materials for paving. He presented
the Board with a letter from DiTonno explaining his problems and an Order
for the cutting of granite curbing that was initiated on June 20, 1985.
Superintendent Fletcher stated I have a problem with why an order
wasn't placed the previous Spring. We have three developments this Winter
where the curbing is in. I know they have been slow, but we are talking
about well over a year.
Mr. Pacy stated from my point of view it is not a good idea to
complete the road untilall the heavy machinery is removed from the site.
Superintendent Fletcher stated that has nothing to do with curbing.
Chairman Barker stated there are no trees, no sidewalks and no bounds
down there. You put down a binder course and you stopped, you sold the
lots and you left. He added, I am not going to let projects sit.
Mr. Pacy stated this is not deliberate.
Chairman Barker stated I am in favor of taking this bond at this time.
Mr. Polychrones asked why couldn't you have done something down there
to show you had intentions of carrying on this work?
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Mr. Pacy replied I had no idea the problem of purchasing these
materials existed.
Mr. Polychrones asked when would you say you are going to complete
this?
Mr. Pacy replied DiTonno stated that once he receives the curbing, he
can install it in one week.
Chairman Barker stated I in asking you for assurance of a firm
commitment to finish this by October 15th.
Mr. Pacy replied according to these freight records I will have this
completed by August.
Chairman Barker stated I will not accept a verba] response.
Mr. Griffin asked if we delay taking the bond until the first week in
September, will that allow us enough time to get this done before the cold
weather sets in?
Mr. Redford replied we would be able to get everything done except the
curbing before September. Curbing does not have to be put in before the
sidewalk.
Superintendent Fletcher asked how can we be assured this order has
been placed?
Chairman Barker stated there are many other things you could be doing
down there, and I want that assurance in writing. He asked how long are
the residents supposed to put up with an uncompleted street?
Assistant Superintendent Redford stated at least a month ago 1 told
Mr. Pacy about this. There is no reason why sidewalks, bounds or binder
course can not go in. If I was doing the work, I would prefer the
sidewalks in first, but this does not mean that your surveyor couldn't
place grades on the opposite side.
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Superintendent Fletcher stated I want sidewalks and bounds in there by
July 29th.
Mr. Pacy stated if this will prevent the taking of the bond, I will do
it.
Superintendent Fletcher stated unless the sidewalks and bounds are in
by July 29th, I want the bond pulled and a delivery date ascertained for
the granite.
Mr. Polychrones moved that we extend the taking of this bond until
July 29th pending that the sidewalks, bounds, and leveling course be
installed by that time and that the granite curbing order be verified and
a delivery date established. The motion was seconded.
Chairman Barker amended further that the developer be reqested to
submit in writing a schedule for total completion of and acceptance by the
Board of Buckskin Drive. This document should be in our hands by July
29th. The motion was seconded.
The main motion as amended was voted 4: 0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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