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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1933-03-31 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass. , March 31, 1933. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was ' called to order at 7:30 P. M. Messrs . Putnam, Fairclough, Fowle, Barnes and Superinten- dent Birnie were present. Records of previous meeting read and approved. Superintendent requested to make out the form with copies for each member of the Board of the work proposed for the coming week. Superintendent reports that Mr. Valido, Haverhill St. , has signed the 4% Guarantee, and the work is already to proceed. Mr. Birnie gave a report of conditions of progress on removing boulder at Willow St. Railroad Crossing. It was unanimously voted to award the contract of re- moving the boulder at the Willow St. Railroad Crossing to Mr. Frank Noble at the cost of $175.00, conditionally, for making satisfactory arrangements with the Railroad. Mr. Davis, Town Counsel, was given plan of the new loca- tion of the Drain from Chestnut Rd. to Weston Rd. to draw up the new release through land of James Lewis. Mr. Davis reported also that he spoke to the County Commissioners with regard to the drainage problem in West St. at the corner of South Street. The Commissioners have offered their assistance. Mr. Emerson of the Sanborn Hill Filling Station on Main St. appeared and demonstrated his Armstrong truck tires to the Board. -2- Mar. 31, 1933. Board voted to purchase One 2 drawer Oak filing cabinet for 3" x 5" cards. It was voted unanimously to purchase 2000 ft. of 6 inch Cast Iron B. & S. Spun Pipe in 16 ft. lengths from The United States Pipe and Foundry Company CD . 50,10 per ft. A card is to be made out with regard to the removal of the knoll opposite the boulder at the Willow St. Crossing. The Board is to refer the matter to the Board of Selectmen for action. A claim for damage to car of Harold Russell, Grove St. done by Street plow for $5.00 was turned over to the Town Counsel. A claim for damage was received from the Crescent 011 ' Company for $50.00 done to their truck by their backing their truck into a properly guarded ditch. See Superintendent 's report and letter and bill from Company which has been filed by Town Counsel. The Board considered the water bill of Charles Gorus with the Town Counsel, who advised us to send April Bill and after it has run thirty days to abate it. The Board voted unanimously to purchase tools as specified from Francis Bros . for ;5553.00, provided that in checking bids the Superintendent does not find any other bid lower. Also to purchase 2 tons Prime Western Lead from Frank S. Eaton @ $154.00 with * of 1% discount, and 2000 ft. of 3/4" Genuine Buyers Galv. Pipe, 1,000 ft. of 1" Galv. Pipe and 1,000 ft. of 1 1/4" galv. pipe from Fred F. Smith ' at $656.4G, less 2;% disc. , and to purchase Armstrong or Firestone Tires from the Sanborn Hill Service Station at the prices and discounts quoted with guarantee also. -3- Mar. 31, 1933. The report of the Superintendent on the drainage at the corner of West and Woburn Streets was accepted to be filed in a complaint file indexed under persons names and with a card indexed under Street names. The Town Treasurer advised that letters be sent out asking that good checks or cash be provided to replace checks received drawn on the First National Bank of Reading and the Board voted to have above action taken. A letter was received from the Town Counsel relative to the drainage situation at West & South Streets, quoting the authority of the County Commissioners and it was voted to have the Town Counsel consult further with the County Commissioner. , It was voted to forward the agreement to the Golf Club for its signature with regard to the sand and gravel easement. A report was received from the Town Counsel relative to changing the Town line between Woburn and Reading at South St. It was voted to lay matter on table until next meeting. Voted to purchase a stamp to date the receipt of letters, applications, etc. A letter was received from the Planning Board relative to the renaming of a Street in Reading, and asking that a date be set for a point meeting which was decided to be April 21, 1933 at 9 P. M. and the Secretary was requested to notify the Planning Board of the above date. ' Hoard voted to postpone asking for bids on crushed stone. A letter was received from Abbey J. Huse, 1118 Findlay Ave. -4- star. 31, 1933 . 1 New York City, N.Y. objecting to the Laying out of County Road. Secretary to acknowledge letter. A letter was received from Robert Carter, Supt. of Streets, Wilmington, Mass. asking authority to erect a town line sign on the Reading-Wilmington line and also asking our agreement to pay one half of the cost. This was voted, it being required that the sign be of a type approved by the State Dept. of Public works. George D. Ray and Ernest W. Chapman requested, by letter, that a drain be put in West Street in front of their i property. They are to be advised that this matter is before the Board and that when the money is available the work will be done. Voted to hire Mr. Gibbons of Melrose to do the necessary work to be done by steam shovel on Chestnut Road for $150.00. Superintendent to see Mr. Arthur Damon, Pierce St. , relative to fixing sidewalk. The Chairman reported progress made on defective wall on No. Main St. He suggests that some work be started this week. The Superintendent reported that $52.00 would put the Sewer Department Truck in passable condition. It was voted to have work done. Voted to appropriate $12.00 approximately, to paint cement foundation at New Pumping Station. -5- Mar. 31, 1933 Voted to have Mineral Street Bridge painted on Street side. Superintendent to have copies of Tax Payers Association report made for each member. Meeting adjourned at 12: 50 A. M. Respectfully Submitted: A True Record:- Attest:- Signed: William T. Fairclough Secretary ' C 0 P Y March 24, 1933 Board of Public Works, Town of Reading, Mass. Dear Sir: I submit my proposal for drilling, blasting and moving boulder at Willow St. Crossing. My price for the above work is Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($25o. ) ' Yours very truly, (Signed) Domenick 'Lanni COPY Town of Reading, March 24, 1933 To blast rock in the Boston Main Railroad in the cor- ner of Willow St. up to the crossing. Drilling and blasting dispose rock in Boston Maine property for the sum of two hundred dollars. ($200. ) (Signed) Angelo Zanni C 0 P Y ' Reading, Mass . 1933 Mr. Frank Noble, 271 West St. Reading, Mass. Dear Sir: The Board of Public Works are asking for prices for the removal of the boulder located on Railroad property at the Willow Street Crossing. When submitting price, also please state the manner in which you would remove the boulder. Any further information you may desire, may be ob- tained at the office of the Board of Public Works , and ouo- ' tations must be received on or before March 24, 1933. Yours very truly, (Signed) Alexander Birnie AB/K Superintendent Mar. 24, 1933. Referring to the above boulder, will remove same and guarantee no damage to wires and Railroad property, also to the satisfaction of the Board. Price for same 4W5.00. (Signed) Frank L. Noble TABULATION OF BIDS March 31, 1933. 2,000 Ft. more or less of 6" Class #150 C.I .Pipe Company Price per Ft. Where Delivered. United States Pipe & Foundry Co. . 50*¢ F.O.B. cars Reading R.D.Wood & Co. . 52J¢ " " Revere Fred A.Houdlette & Son, Inc. . 53¢ " - " Reading Warren Pipe Co. of Mass. , Inc. . 53*¢ " trucks delivered to job Byers Wrought Iron Galvanized Pipe Company Bid Discount Final Frank S. Eaton $653.00 Net $653.00 Braman, Dow & Co. 653.00 less 2,% 639.94 Francis Bros . 655.00 Net 655.00 Fred F. Smith 656.40 less 2% 643.27 ' Prime Western Pig Lead Firm or Company Bid DiNebunt Final Richards Metal Co. Inc. $74.00 Net $74.00 Braman, Dow & Co. Moo less 1% 74.25 Frank S . Eaton 77.00 less 1/2 of 1% 76.61 Francis Brothers 100.00 Net 100.00 " " Alternate 85.00 Net 85.00