HomeMy WebLinkAbout1935-12-13 Board of Public Works Minutes CReading, Mass. , December 13, 1935.
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at
7:30 P. M.
Messrs. Putnam, Fowle, Barnes, Crocker and Superintendent
Welch were present.
A letter was received from Weston & Sampson recommending
the installation of Simplex Co. filter equipment under request for
bids of December 6.
Board voted to follow the engineer's recommendation and
recommend award of the contract for the filter equipment to the Simplex
Valve and Meter Co.
Superintendent notified Board that Snow & Ice Account was
nearly overdrawn - Mr. Bent to request Finance Board to approve
overdraft of $1,000.00.
Board voted that Mr. Godfrey's water bill be abated in
accordance with the Superintendent's recommendation.
Board voted to authorize the Superintendent to employ
Mr. Godfrey at .30¢ an hour as he may require.
Board voted to request the Superintendent to devise a plan
of street renumbering in the thickly congested business districts.
Board voted to buy curbstone in preparation for sidewalk
building in the Spring.
Mr. Samuel Davis appeared.
Board adjourned at 9:30 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted:
A True Copy:
Attest: Signed:
A. Russell Barnes, Jr.
Secretary