HomeMy WebLinkAbout1936-04-24 Board of Public Works Minutes Reading, Mass. April 24,1936
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened t
at 7:30 P. M.
Messrs. Bancroft, Putnam, Lindsay, Davis and Superin-
tendent Welch were present.
At 7:45 P. M. Bids were opened for a heavy truck as
requested. A list of the bidders with the list of prices submitted
follow:
List Net. to Turn in Nat.To
Bidder Price Discount Dept. Allow. Town
Sterling Motors $4675.00 $824.00 $3851.00 $600.00 $3251.00
Corp.Mod.FC90
Sterling Motors 5919.00 1588.00 4331.00 . 600.00 3731.00
Corp.Mod.KC100
Mack Motor Truck 5400.00 800.00 4600.00 250.00 4350.00
Mod.AB
Mack Motor Truck 5590.00 840.00 4750.00 250.00 4500.00
Mod.BF Co.
Carleton Walsh 2810.85 36.20 2774.65 Unknown 2774.65
No Mod.NumbegCo.
Laing Chev. Stewart 4989.00 . Unknown 4989.00 5 0.00 4439.00
Mod.18xSD Incl es
scount
Fred Wells
Hug. Truck Mod. 3624.90 " 3624.90 Unknown 3624.90
42T
Fred Wells 4589.38 " 4589.38 It
4589.38
Hug. Truck-Four
Wheel Drive
Mr. Charles Evans of Martin Road appeared before the Board
to request an abatement on his water bill and complained about the
rusty water he has been receiving.
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A new waiver of damages was received from the Standard
011 Co, for the relocation of the corner of Washington & Main Sta.
and the same was referred to the Town Counsel.
It was voted to approve the agreement as to driveways,
subject to approval of the Town Counsel.
It was voted to abate the water bill of Charles Rorus
92 Orange St.
Voted to authorize the .Superintendent to expend a sum
not to exceed $95.00 for supplies in connection with the W. P. A.
recreation project.
A communication was received from the Planning Board
relative. to re-zoning.
A letter received from Mrs. Sarah DeMerritt relative to
a recent petition for repairs be the sidewalk on Haven St.
A letter was received from the Eastern Mass. Street R.R.
relative to the condition of John and Washington Streets. Superin-
tendent reports that these streets have been patched and will be
more extensively repaired at a later date.-
Board temporarily adjourned to meet with other Boards to
discuss the merits of a municipal garage. -
Planning Board and Electric Light Board were represented
by Messrs. Robinson, Watts and White, and Johnson and Ellenwood
respectively.
Selectmen, by Mr. Leman, Mr. Morton, and Mr. Killam.
Mr. Tirrell of the Cemetery Trustees sent work that they
were well taken care of and were not interested.
Mr. Johnson stated that he felt the Town should have a
central garage for servicing, if not for storage, and felt t;at
some savings could be made.
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Mr. Leman stated that the Selectmen had but two pieces of
apparatus to be considered. -
Mr. Robinson of the Planning Board stated that his Board
was more interested in the location and type of building than the
housing of apparatus.
It was suggested that a committee of three be appointed,
one from the Board of Public Works, one from the Municipal Light
Board and one from the Planning Board, This was later put in the
form of a motion and so voted.
Board considered a request from the Selectmen to alter the
grade of Willow St. and asked the Superintendent to advise the Select-
men that the Board did not think it advisable to do this job under
Town Meeting.
Board later agreed after a conference with Selectmen, to
hold public hearings on project. If done, Selectmen to pay all
expenses,
Mr. Bancroft was elected to serve on the committee to
consider the municipal garage..
Superintendent was authorized to arrange for the purchase of a
mimograph machine in cooperation with the Town Accountant and others.
Board adjourned at 11:30 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted:
(Signed) H. W, Putnam
Secretary