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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1931-04-03 Board of Public Works Minutes -I- Reading, Mass . , April 3, 1931. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order at 7:30 P.M. All Members and the Supt. present. Minutes of March 27th and 30th meetings read and accepted. Mr. Hartshorn rendered a report of progress with the Golf Club Officials, relative to right of way through their property. Also stated 1100 sq. ft. of land, owned by Mr. Carroll, could be purchased for $10.00 Mr. Crimp, Police Station Architect, interviewed the Board relative to construction of walks, driveways , etc. Matter taken under consideration. Bids received for Conant Sand Loader from Fred Smith $995.00 F.O.B. Reading, and Conant Machine Steel Co. $985.00 F.O. B. ' West Concord, Mass . Board voted to buy loader from Fred Smith if his bid covered our requirements . Letter received from Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel Co. regarding changing the paint specifications from regular black paint to aluminum for stand pipe. Will inform Board shortly as to cost. Board voted to lay 6" water pipe in Pinevale Ave. at request of Lillie E. Lindquist, who would assume, if necessary, 4% guarantee charge. Mr. Howard of Van Norden Road, requested Board to fill in water pipe trench, caused by settling during winter. Stated eight or ten loads of gravel should complete work. He was L informed of Betterment Act and is to meet the Board April 17th, to learn cost, etc. -2- April 3, 1931 Cont. Superintendent instructed to obtain bids for approximately two car-loads of cement from local dealers ; to be supplied as needed. Board considered the year's requirement of road oils and instructed the Superintendent to obtain prices, etc. on a cement mixer. Walter Anderson's request for a sewer on Summer Ave. , etc. , laid on the table. Roy Lally petitioned for a sewer on 11 Gardner Rd. and petition was referred back to him, requesting he obtain, if possible, additional users. Mr. Davis reported Arthur Gordon' s request for ,sidewalk grade line. That he was progressing rapidly on the title of property needed for new water project. That he would discharge lien on P.M. Burgess property on Dudley St. caused by his withdrawing his petition for granolithic sidewalk and that he would draw up easement, covering water pipe line through Golf Club property. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 P .M. A True Record:- Attest:- Frank M. Merrill SECRETARY