HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948-05-24 Board of Public Works Minutes 66 \
Reading, Mass . , May 24, 1948
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at ,
7:30 P.M.
Chairman Putnam, Messrs. Lindsay, Calvin, Donahue, Webb,
and Superintendent Welch were present.
Records of previous meeting read and approved.
Messrs. Robert Morrow and Harry Evans conferred with Board
and requested that arrangements be made for a conference of the
employees with the Board. It was agreed to hold the conference
on June 1, 1948, at 8:30 P .M.
Reopened hearing at 8:00 P.M. on proposed sewer and drain
easement from Bancroft Ave. to Cape Cod Ave. which was adjourned
from May 17, 1948.
Following persons present:
Joseph Cummings Melva Charles
Norman Charles Warren Charles
Daniel Chamberlain
Discussed possible locations for easement. An agreement
was reached on a new easement location which will be laid out
and developed by the Department.
Voted following pole locations:
Van Norden Rd. - Pole 136/35 moved 38 ft. southeasterly
Van Norden Rd. - Pole 136/34 moved 36 ft. southeasterly
Voted permission to N. E. T & T Co. to place anchor guys as
follows:
Ash Street - Pole No. 7/13
Forest St. - Pole No. 26/10A
Received letter from Thomas Gillies, Cardinals B Baseball '
team requesting dates for baseball at Birch Meadow.
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Voted to refer matter to Superintendent to decide after
1 receiving more information from Mr. Gillies.
Rearing at 8:45 P .M. on proposed storm drain easement off
Oak Street thru private lands to Scotland Road.
Following persons present:
Jean Williams In favor
Vernon Williams In favor
Gertrude Stratton In favor
Charles Stratton In favor
Edward Sheldon In favor
Harry Perry In favor
Ruth Sheldon In favor
Voted to take easement as laid out and described on plan.
Signed Order of Taking for same.
Received petition from certain abuttors requesting that a
section of John Carver (Private) Rd. be accepted as a public way.
This section extends approximately 80 ft. from the end of the
present acceptance.
Reconsidered the proposed salary of $59.63 per week for
Ernest Watson as water foreman.
Voted to approve this salary for a trial period of 90 days
at which time the Board will consider a request for a larger
salary. In any event Mr. Watson can return to his present
position if he prefers.
Considered two possible salary and classification schedules
for submission to the Classification Committee.
Voted to submit a schedule of broader and more detailed
classes and salaries.
Considered purchase of new equipment as authorized by the
Town Meeting vote.
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No action taken.
Board adjourned at 12:00 Midnight. ,
Respectfully submitted:
(Signed) Alex Lindsay
Secretary