HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-03-02 Board of Public Works Minutes _ 17
March 2, 1964
Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30
P.M. in Room 16, Municipal Building.
Present were Secretary Kenney, Board Members Cochrane
and Leonard and Superintendent Welch. In the absence of Mr.Watt,
Mr. Kenney acted as Chairman.
Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved as
amended.
Read note from the Superintendent in regard to the use
of wading pools after the completion of the new swimming pool.
It was moved, seconded and voted that the information be placed
on file.
The Board read and the Acting Chairman signed letter to
the Board of Selectmen in regard to the parking of cars on tra-
velled ways and sidewalks.
It was moved, seconded and voted to accept the supple-
mental report on rubbish disposal from Camp, Dresser & McKee as a
point of information.
The Board signed petitions for refiling with the State
for channel improvements to a portion of the Aberjona River in
Reading.
Mr. Leonard moved, Mr. Cochrane seconded and it was
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voted to continue the meeting7executive session.
The compromise salary increase schedule as approved by
the Personnel Board was discussed. The several general subdi-
visions were considered and discussed in detail. The effects on
the budget were considered and various possibilities discussed.
After considering matters of personnel, the meeting
continued as an open meeting.
The proposed cuts in the budget were discussed and
possible alternates considered.
Due to the fact that the Finance Committee reports
have been published and to eliminate possible confusion at the
Town Meeting, it was agreed that no attempt should be made to
change the budget items now.
The Board signed Billroll dated February 28, 1964;
payroll for the period February 22 through February 28, 1964.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, ,
Secrot y