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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-17 Board of Public Works Minutes Board of Public Works Meeting of May 17, 1982 Page 1 A meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in Room 16, Municipal Building at 7:40 P.M. Present were Chairman Wood, Board Members Barker and Polychrones and Superintendent E. Roger Louanis and Assistant Superintendent William R. Bergeron. It was moved, seconded and voted 3:0 to approve the minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting of May 10, 1982 as amended. The Board reviewed Monthly Construction Progress Report No. 8 dated April 30, 1982, from Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. regarding the Water Treatment Plant Improvements, for the period April 1 to April 30, 1982. Superintendent Louanis stated he was a bit concerned about the progress on the plant. He felt that regarding the schedule of payments, they are falling a bit behind. He stated this is nothing to be seriously concerned about because the delivery of some of the equipment is behind schedule. H.H. White was actually 418 complete at the end of April, instead of their stated 56%. CDM was actually 47% complete at the end of April, instead of their stated 44%. Mr. Barker was concerned with the pending Motor Control Center alterations and stated he would like to meet with CDM to discuss the problem. He also questioned why telephone wires were being installed now, instead of when the walls were constructed. Mr. Fallon joined the meeting at 8:00 P.M. Board of Public Works Meeting of May 17, 1982 Page 2 Mr. Fallon questioned all four pending items on the Change Order: 1. Motor Control Center alterations 2. Revisions to existing electrical system in rapid mix room 3. Fire Alarm pull boxes 4. Additional light fixtures in locker room Superintendent Louanis explained the situations and stated he would apprise the Board of any further problems or information receieved. Mr. Fallon stated he would like dollar amounts for Items 1 and 2 above. Mrs. Wood inquired if there were smoke detectors of any kind at the plant and Superintendent Louanis informed her there were not, however, the plant is basically a brick and mortar building and therefore not easily combustible. The Board reviewed the letter from Richard H. Svirsky, Chairman, Reading Citizens for Controlled Development, regarding Article 27 - Dooley Property - asking to be informed of all pertinent information regarding this situation. It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 that the Board accept this letter as a point of information and that the Department cooperate wherever possible within reason. Assistant Superintendent Bergeron gave a slide presentation to the Board regarding the proposed Improvements to the Square Area, Haven Street and the Depot Area under Chapter 732, Section 17(c) of the Acts of 1981. Board of Public Works Meeting of May 17, 1982 Page 3 He stated the conceptual plans show the overall scope of the proposed changes being investigated and the final design would require some modifications. The intent of the project is; to improve the aesthetics of the areas with the use of new concrete sidewalks, trees, shrubs, benches and expanded sidewalk sections; to improve the safety for both the pedestrian and vehicle traffic; and to provide parking in areas where proper turning movements do not create problems. The project is comprised of three main areas with the associated costs as follows: Main Street Square Area 4314,000 Haven Street 70,000 Depot Area 400,000 Traffic Signalization 109,000 Engineering 72,000 Total 4965,000 Mr. Bergeron presented a slide of the proposed changes to Main Street. Mr. Barker and Mr. Fallon both stated they would like to see Main Street widened. Mr. Bergeron stated the tree plantings and shrubberies would have to be designed so as not to create a problem with the sidewalk plows. The proposed improvements to the square area will result in a reduction of approximately 2,400 square feet of paved roadway area and with the construction of the Union Street parking lot, a net gain of 33 ' parking spaces. Board of Public Works Meeting of May 17, 1982 Page 4 Mr. Bergeron presented a slide of Haven and Ash Streets. There are proposed major renovations to these areas. The proposed improvements on Haven Street will result in a loss of approximately 16 parking spaces due to the restricted width of the pavement, but the new depot area construction would provide 50 spaces or more for exclusive use of the business area for a net gain of 34 parking spaces. Mr. Bergeron presented a slide of the proposed reconstruction of High Street. He stated the reconstruction and the new parking areas around the depot area will improve the traffic flow and pedestrian access to the parking lot. Mr. Bergeron also stated that 25% of the funds from the Grant application could be used for land acquisition. A general discussion and question and answer period ensued. The Board generally concurred that the merchants of the Town would want some kind of reassurance that they would not be losing parking spaces for their stores. A Public Hearing regarding this subject is scheduled for Thursday, May 27, 1982. It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 that Sheet No. 7, dated May 17, 1982; Bill No. 8 - William J. Jr. & Rose H. Brogan 8 Wakefield Street, Plat 146 - Lot 16, in the amount of 8247.94, and 1 I Board of Public Works Meeting of May 17, 1982 Page 5 Bill No. 9 - Edwin J. Jr. & Jacqueline M. D'Entremont 11 Wakefield Street - Plat 165 - Lot 25a in the amount of 8237.16, and Bill No. 10 - William P. & Edith E. Connors 12 Wakefield Street - Plat 146 - Lot 13 in the amount of 8237.16, and Bill No. 11 - James M. & Janice B. Barron 27 Fox Run Lane, Plat 206 - Lot 19 in the amount of 4336.00, for a total of 41,058.26 for 70% sewer laterals be committed to the Tax Collector and betterments assessed accordingly. The Board reviewed the memo from Secretary James F. Carlin of the State Executive Office of Transportation and Construction stating that the deadline for applications for funding under the Public Works Economic Development program is Wednesday, June 9, 1982. It was moved, seconded and voted 4: 0 that this memo be accepted as a point of information. The Board reviewed the letter from Attorney Margaret W. Brill to Town Counsel regarding United Church Homes of Reading, Inc. Superintendent Louanis stated that Town Counsel has reviewed the documents and we will be obtaining copies once they have been recorded. The Chairman must sign the application for the sewer extension so that it can be forwarded to Water Pollution Control Division of the State for approval. It was moved, seconded and voted 4;0 to accept the letter from Attorney Brill as a point of information. Board of Public Works Meeting of May 17, 1982 Page b It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 that the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the Application for Permit for Extension of Sewerage System for the Town of Reading for the connection of Horizon Homes to the Towns' sewerage system. Under Old and New Business, Mr. Polychrones reported the status of the Data Processing Committee's findings. He stated the Town started out with eight companies, narrowed them down to four companies, then down to two. However, Arlington Trust is being interviewed on Thursday, so the field is now up to three companies. He felt, however, that a company would be selected in about a months' time. Mr. Fallon inquired if the letter of approval had come back from D.E.O.E. regarding the treatment plant and the Superintendent informed him the letter had not been received as yet but he is keeping in touch with D.E.O.E. Mr. Barker stated he has received several complaints from citizens about rubbish collection. He requested that a meeting be scheduled with BFI as soon as possible to rectify the situation. Mr. Fallon moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations, not to reconvene in open session and the Chairman polled the Board as follows: Board of Public Works Meeting of May 17, 1982 Page 7 Mr. Polychrones - yea Mr. Barker - yea Mr. Fallon - yea Mrs. Wood - yea The Board signed the Payroll for the period ending 5-14-82. The Board signed the Bill Roll for the period ending 5-14-82. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Secretar� GAIL F. WOOD, Chakman OFFICE OF JOHN L. FALLON, JR.. Sea ftry TOWN OF READING DOUGLAS A. COWELL DOUGLASS L. RARRER BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ARTHUR POLYCHRONES k MUNICIPAL BUILDING E. ROGER LOUANIS, Supe ntmdmt p Ei 00 J READING. MASS. 01881 MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex , as The undersigned, Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading, in compliance with the provisions of the General Lawa, Chapter 30, as amended by Chapter 63 of the Acts of 1933, hereby certify that the lists herewith contain the names of persona against whom we have made betterment assessments together with the location of the land benefited by the improvement and the nature and amount of such betterment assessment. Sower lateral f70%) .. . . . . . . . . . . .524'.94 Sever lateral f7n»). . . . . . . . . . . . .$237.16 Sewer Lateral ( 70+) .. . . . . . . . .. . .4277.16 Sever lateral (70%) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$336.nn Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,059.26 Such list: is certified to you for the purpose of committing same to the Tax Collector, ea provided by lay. WITNESS our hnnds this seventeenth day of May 19G2 A.D. Chairman ,Ca Secretary See Committment Sheet for List 1