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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-11-23 Board of Public Works Minutes November 23, 1964 Regular 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. Read letter from Willard C. Arnold, 115 Lowell Street, in regard to possible blasting for the large water main at Bancroft Avenue and Lowell Street and the resultant damage to his property; also Mr. Arnold 's statement that he is prepared to bill the responsible authorities for such damage, and if necessary, to take due recourse to law for the collection of such damages. The letter was accepted as a point of informs- tion. Mr. Watt moved that the contractor, Crognale Con- struction, Inc. , be given a copy of the letter; Mr. Leonard seconded and it was voted. Public hearing was held at 7:45 P.M. regarding the petition of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company to install underground conduit and one manhole as follows: - WOBURN STREET: Westerly from existing manhole 74/54. lo- LINDEN STREET cated Woburn Street at the northeasterly intersection of Linden Street, extending northerly into and along the westerly side of Linden Street to proposed manhole 74/71, approximately five hundred fifty L two (552) feet of underground conduit and one (1) manhole . 1 ,2 LINDEN STREET: Northerly from proposed manhole 74/71, lo- LOWELL STREET cated westerly side of Linden Street, extending to the northerly side of Lowell Street to existing manhole 74/19, approx- imately four hundred fifty eight (458) feet' of underground conduit. ` Mr. George H. Cooley represented the New England Tel- ephone & Telegraph Company. Also present were Preston F.Nichols and Benjamin G. and Audrey P. Beaudry, abuttors residing- on Linden Street. Discussed in detail were the need of the sidewalk location, manhole in front of the property of Preston Nichols, activity in the manhole, the use of an offset manhole and the possibility of another route. Mr. Cooley informed the Board and abuttors that he would consult the Engineering Division of the Telephone Company for the requested information. Decision was withheld pending the holding of another Meering. Public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. regarding the petition of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company to install underground conduit and one 'manhole as follows: - LOWELL STREET: Northerly side, westerly from manhole 74/39, approximately four hundred seventy (470) feet of underground con- duit. Also northerly side, easterly from proposed manhole 74/39A approxi- mately fifty (50) feet of underground conduit and one (1) manhole. Mr. Cooley stated that the petition was a continua- tion of that presented at the immediately prior hearing. He requested that a decision be withheld until decision is reached on the Linden Street petition. i26 ` It was moved, seconded and voted to comply with Mr. Cooley's request. The Superintendent presented to the Board proposed Special Parks Program based on $9,000.00 annual appropriation. It was agreed that the Recreation Committee will be invited to confer with the Board of Public Works at the meeting to be held November 30. The data was accepted as a point of information. The Board discussed the proposed Sidewalk Construction Program prepared by the Superintendent. Mr. Cochrane was of the opinion that Officer Pantano, Safety Officer, be contacted in regard to children using the sidewalks going to and coming from the various schools. t Mr. Leonard moved, Mr. Watt seconded and it was voted t` that a letter be sent to the School Department requesting cooperation in urging the children to use sidewalks where avail- able ; also, that Officer Pantano be advised through proper channels. Read letter from Richard C. Boutiette, Director, Board of Public Works, stating that the Wakefield Incinerator Study Committee 's Chairman, Lawrence J. McCluskey, requests a joint meeting to be held on December 9, 1964 at 8:00 P.M. in the Lafayette Building, Wakefield, Room 20, for the purpose of dis- cussing the possibilities of joint incineration between the Towns of Wakefield, Lynnfield, . Reading and Stoneham. Mr. Florence stated his thoughts were the same as L last week and that the meeting would be exploratory - a point of information. Mr. Leonard agreed with Mr. Florence. Mr. Leonard stated until the Board thoroughly examines the item, not only incineration but other areas of disposal, it is not ..r ready to form an opinion or vote. Mr. Florence moved, Mr. Cochrane seconded and it was voted that the Board accept the invitation of the Wakefield Incinerator Study Committee to attend the joint meeting to be held on December 9. The Board discussed the area of Cedar Swamp and the factors involved when taking land by eminent domain. Mr. Leonard moved that the Superintendent be in- structed to obtain all information possible on the Cedar Swamp area which would include acreage not owned by the Town, State and Government. The motion was not seconded. Mr. Leonard stated that the location of an incinerator was an important factor. Mr. Leonard felt he was entitled to all the information on the Cedar Swamp area. He requested it as a part of making a decision. If incineration becomes a necessity, he is not opposed but wants the matter discussed fully. Mr. Leonard stated that the report from Camp, Dresser & McKee had been received December 3, 1963 and enough time had been wasted. He would not be stampeded into making a decision. Mr. Leonard 's former motion for information on the Cedar Swamp area was put in the form of a request. Mr. Florence reiterated his thoughts on. incineration. Mr. Watt stated that he had looked over the report. It does indicate that the long-range answer is incineration. Sooner or 125 later the Town is going to incineration. It looks like a de- sirable operation for the immediate future. Mr. Watt felt that entering into the meeting with Wakefield is a step in the right direction. Mr. Cochrane stated that he had not changed his mind from two weeks ago. The Board discussed the 1965 Proposed Budget as follows: - Administration, Engineering Division, Highway Con- struction and Maintenance, Drainage Construction, Storm Drain Maintenance and Sidewalk Construction and Maintenance. Mr. Watt moved, Mr. Cochrane seconded and it was voted that discussion of the Budget be continued at the meeting of November 30. The Board signed the Billroll dated November 20 and Payroll for the period November 13 through November 20, 1964. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Secretary VZ � (Z