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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-11-02 Board of Public Works Minutes 107 November 2, 1964 Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P.M. in Room 16, Municipal Building. Present were Chairman Kenney, Secretary Cochrane, Board Members Florence, Leonard and Watt and Superintendent Welch. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. The Board reviewed bids for cleaning, painting and repairing the Auburn Street Standpipe. Mr. Watt moved that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, George Burgess Co., Hingham, Massachusetts, in the amount of $4,672.00; Mr.Florence seconded and it was voted. ' Read note from the Superintendent in regard to the ap- proval by the Town Meeting of an appropriation of $2,000.00 for an Engineering Study of the effect of the Drinkwater excavation at the Ipswich River, abutting the 100-Acre Wellfield, and his suggestion that action be taken as early as possible. Mr. Leonard stated that in his opinion, after review- ing the situation, it would be a waste of the Town's money to retain Consulting Engineers. The contractor, according to Mr. Leonard, has done as much as he can do insofar as this particu- lar operation is concerned and there is no evidence which would indicate that any damage to our wellfields will ensue. A dis- cussion followed. Mr. Kenney stated that if Drinkwater alters ' the course of the river and continues his digging, some damage might be done. The Court will not take the word of the' Depart- lob ment or Superintendent. The Board has no alternative except to hire Consulting Engineers. It is the direct action of the Town Meeting. Mr. Florence stated that in his opinion the work which Drinkwater is performing may have an effect on the Read- ing water supply and he was in favor of obtaining an engineer- ing opinion. Mr. Cochrane concurred with Mr. Florence. Mr. Cochrane moved that the Superintendent contact Thomas Camp of Camp, Dresser & McKee with reference to under- taking the project, Mr. Florence seconded and it was voted. Mr. Leonard was opposed. Public hearing was held regarding the proposed exten- sion of the Mystic Valley Gas Company in Bancroft Avenue Exten- sion from Hartshorn Street northerly. Mr. Lewis Stockwell represented the gas company. The Superintendent informed the Board that the main would be relocated on the easterly aide of the street which abuts Birch Meadow. Instead of being out the normal thirteen feet, it will be out only five feet in the street because of the multiple public utilities now in the street. Mr. Florence moved, Mr. Watt seconded and it was voted that the Mystic Valley Gas Company plan for relocation and extension be approved. Read note from the Superintendent regarding appropria- tion of $$7,000.00 for reconstruction of the Department's garage. 109 Mr. Florence moved that the firm of Cleverdon, Varney & Pike be retained to prepare plans, specifications, etc, for the proposed reconstruction of the Town Garage and that an agree- ment be signed, Mr. Cochrane seconded and it was voted. Read note from the Superintendent in regard to a section of the General Laws, Chapter 40, Paragraph 22D, Vehicles Parked Under Violation of Law; Removal. It was suggested that the Selectmen be requested to do four basic things as follows: - A. Prepare for a drive against cars parked on the public way so as to impede the removal of snow. B. Pay particular attention to cars parked on sidewalks which make it impossible to properly plow sidewalks. ' C. Submit this Section to the Town for acceptance. D. During snowstorms, cruise the Town for violators in- stead of waiting -for Board of Public Works to turn in a com- plaint. Mr. Florence moved that the Board of Selectmen be soad- vised. Mr. Leonard moved that the Chairman and Secretary con- fer with the Board of Selectmen in regard to the anti-parking drive; Mr. Watt seconded and the motion carried. Mr. Florence withdrew his motion. Read note from the Superintendent with reference to salary increases made wholly on the basis of merit, as follows: - Present Proposed Name Class Min. Me _Sala— r Increase ' Robert Nickerson Sk3l:i ab. 8�.�1 '.00 9 .00 Robert Fazio Skil.Lab. 8$.90-108.00 88.00 3.00 Arthur Dyment Semi-skil. 68.20- 86.00 77.00 4.00 Gordon Barnes Semi-skil. 68.20- 86.00 76.00 4.00 110 Mr. Florence moved, Mr. Leonard seconded and it was voted that the above increases be granted, subject to approval by the Personnel Board. Read summary prepared by the Superintendent on the items requested in a recent letter from the Recreation Commit- tee. The Board discussed at length various facets of the Park Department Budget. Mr. Florence suggested that the information be filed for further discussion when preparing the budget. Read letter from the Capital Expenditures Planning Committee requesting that the Board review needs for future Capital Expenditures for the next ten years. The Superintendent presented to the Board possible schedule of proposed capital expenditures for the designated period . Mr. Leonard questioned the listing of the $'800,000 bond issue for the Incinerator in the year 1966. The Board discussed the possibility of Federal Aid for the Sewer Inter- ceptor and Incinerator. Mr. Leonard moved, Mr. Florence seconded and it was voted to accept the data as a point of information. Copies will be sent to the Capital Expenditures Committee. The Board discussed the First Phase of the Rubbish Disposal Study - collection; open dumps; size, construction and operation of Incinerators. Mr. Heaney of Camp, Dresser & McKee will be contacted in regard to a field trip to observe various Incinerators'. The suggestion was made that a meeting 111 ' be held with a group of persons who understand engineering, fi- An nancing, etc. , and ascertain if Qw Incinerator should be only for the Town of Reading, privately owned or in conjunction with other Towns or Cities. Mr. Leonard suggested that a study be made of all dumping areas, their size and potentialities. The Board signed the following: - Chapter 90 Agreement Forms Billroll dated October 30, 1964 Commitment Sheets - Sewer House Connections - Various builders Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ^� � �cretary TOWN OF READING OFFICE OF FRED C. KENNEY. JR.. CHAIRMAN GEORGE W. COCHRANE. Ho. MAC""ARY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ooNALD E. FLORENCE a LAWRENCE W. LEONARD MUNICIPAL BUILDING WILLIAM H. WAIT READING. MASS, RNILIV WELCH. .uv.........NY ASSACHUSETTS COMMGRWLALTR OF MASSACRUSdTTS Middlesex, as. To the Assessors of the Town of Reading The undersigned, Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading, in compliance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 80, as amended by Chapter 63 of the Acts of 1933, hereby certify that the list herewith contains the nrmes of persons against whom we have made betterment assessments, together with the location of Lthe land benefited by the im,>rovement and the nature and amount of such betterment assessment. And such list is certified to you for the pur- pose of committing the same to the Tax Collector, as provided by law. WITRI=' our hands this second day of Rovember A.D., 1964. �Pl�( See Commitment Sheet For List \j iIIIIIIIp or Public Work*