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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1931-05-01 Board of Public Works Minutes -1- Reading, Mass. , May 1, 1931. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order at 7:30 P.M. All members and the Superintendent were present. Previous Minutes of April 24th meeting read and accepted. Messrs. Shay and Robinson of the American Legion requested use of Ball Park Firday afternoons and evenings . Referred to Coach Fitzgerald of School Dept. by Mr. .Dickie. Supt. to notify Mr. Robinson. Fred Farnum of Golf Club requested proper materials to lay dust in driveway and parking area. Board voted to aid Golf Club in this work, because of their cooperation on new water project. Superintendent to investigate their requirements. Sampson & Weston filed with Board a list of Bids received by them for the engine equipment. Mr. Sampson stated he would , study same and make recommendations at next meeting.. Mr. Dickie of the School Department interviewed the Board regarding the drainage of playground area in rear of Junior High School, stating culvert across Woburn and Prescott Streets should be lowered, etc. Chairman read letter to Board addressed to School Committee from Prof. Herman, regarding subject. Superintendent instructed to write Mr. Dickie and Harold Davis to attend our next meeting. M. E. Brands and Fred Smith requested Board to sign copy of Plan of Brands Court and Smith Avenue layout, to file with Registry of Deeds. -2- May 1, 1931. Cont. Quotations received from Barrett Co. and Barber Asphalt Co. for Road Oils, copies of same filed herewith. The Board instructed the Superintendent to buy these products according to his require- ments from these two bidders. Board signed plan for Malden & Melrose Gas Light Co. , showing proposed location for gas mains in Pinevale Avenue and Forest Glen Road. Messrs. Charles, Hall, Higgins, Howard, Wallace and Sias appeared in favor of the proposed underground system of street lighting, etc., of the Municipal Light Board, held at 8:30 P.M. As a result of the Joint meeting with the Board of Public Welfare, the Superintendent instructed to use the men they send to us to start the work necessary to drain Birch Meadow. Board of rublic Welfare to pay the salaries of these workers in commodities , without any expense to our Department. Vote of thanks received from American Legion, because of Board's cooperation with them on Sidewalk construction abutting their headquarters. Board voted to hire a truck for the next five or six weeks, cost not to exceed $35.00 per week. To purchase 200 shrubs, duplicating those purchased last fall, for ball park, cost not to exceed $100. To install a sand box in a suitable location at Ball Park. To investigate the placing of a back stop for base ball diamond. L -3- May 1, 1931. Cont. Signed order for sidewalk Assessment for Emily J. Hunt, corner of Hill Crest Road and Ellis Avenue; for Mineral Street, Lots 3 A - 3 and 8; and an order for Curbing Assessment on Dudley Street, Lots 3 - 28 - 29 - 30 and 31. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P .M. A True Record:- Attest:- Frank M. Merrill SECRETARY. i i COPY THE BARRETT COMPANY Foot Beacham Street, Everett Station, Boston, Mass . May 1, 1931. Town of Reading, Alexander Birnie, Supt. Public Works, Reading, Mass. Dear Sir: The Barrett Company is pleased to quote you on Tarvia for the Season of 1931 as follows: Tarvia A, for hot surface treatment, delivered and applied by auto truck pressure distributor, on the streets of Reading, as directed, $0.1125 (eleven and one-quarter cents) per gallon. Tarvia B, for cold surface treatment, delivered and applied by auto truck pressure distributor, on the streets of Reading, as directed, $0.1125 (eleven and one-quarter cents) per gallon. ' Tarvia Retread B, for cold surface treatment, delivered and applied by auto truck pressure distributor, on the streets of Reading, as directed, $0.1125 (eleven and one-quarter cents) per gallon. Tarvia X, for construction, delivered and applied by auto truck pressure distributor, on the streets of Reading, as directed, $0.1125 (eleven and one-quarter cents) per gallon. Tarvia K. P, delivered by auto truck and pumped into your containers at Reading, $0.1375 (thirteen and three-quarter-cents) per gallon. We guarantee these materials to meet the specification of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and we further agree to give the Town of Reading the very best of service in the way of deliveries. Very truly yours, TBE BARRETT COMPANY By Robt. W. Pond COPY THE BARBER ASPHALT COMPANY , 1600 Arch Street Philadelphia, Pa. 109 Cummings Street, Boston, Mass. April 28th, 1931. Mr. Alexander Birnie, Supt. of Public Works, Reading, Mass. Dear Sir: We take pleasure in .quoting you our prices for your requirements for the yeat, 1931, as follows: BERMUDEZ ROAD ASPHALT - Delivered and applied Hot by our Auto truck Distributors on any Street in the Town ofReading, Mass . , as required, Eighteen Cents ($.18) per gallon. BARBER BRAND LIQUID ASPHALT "C" - Delivered and applied by ' our Auto truck distributors on any Street in the Town of Reading7 Mass. , as required, Eleven & One- Half cents ( .11 ) per gallon TERMS: Net 30 Days. From date of Invoice. The above quotations are made with the understanding that the Barber Asphalt Company shall not be liable for failure or delay in shipments or delivery arising from strikes , labot disturbances , fire, earthquake, action of the elements war, insurrection pestilence, interference by civil or miliary authorities , delays in transportation ,or any other causes beyond its control or affecting its source of supply. Hoping to be favored with a continuance of your valued patronage and assuring you of our prompt and efficient service at all time, we are, Very truly yours, THE BARBER .ASPHALT COMPANY By: A. T. Hausler. New England Representative. '