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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-06-08 Board of Public Works Minutes Board of Public Works Meeting of Tune 8, 1982 Page 1 A meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in Roam 16, Municipal Building at 8:20 P.M. Present were Chairman Wood, Secretary Fallon, Board Members Barker and Polychrones and Superintendent E. Roger Louanis. Also present were the following members of the Engineering Department: William McCauley, Alvin Dpland, Donald Waters, William High, and William Redford. As first order of business, Mrs. Wood read a dedication to Mr. Douglas A. Cowell: Board of Public Works Meeting of June 8, 1982 Page 2 Douglas Cowell is a man who will no longer be with us, but is a man who we remember as patient, honest and forthright with a dedication to serving his fellow man. Doug was a man whose love and concern for his family showed through as he showed us his obvious delight at the birth of his grandson. He was a man who took his civic responsibilities seriously, serving the Town Meeting, the Finance Committee and the Board of Public Works with commitment, a sense of purpose, and a sense of humor that never failed him. Those that worked with him knew Doug as a stable, understanding man and respected him for being a leader who was able to listen to both sides and cooperate with the majority, even if he occassionally found himself on the other side. Many of us feel a loss at Doug's passing, but for those that he touched there is more of a gain at his coming, for Douglas A. Cowell was truly a gentleman. Mr. Fallon moved that these words be spread on the pages of these minutes and this page dedicated to the memory of Douglas A. Cowell. It was seconded and voted 4:0. A moment of silence was then observed in dedication to Mr. Douglas A. Cowell. Board of Public Works Meeting of June 8, 1982 Page 3 It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 that the minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting of May 27, 1982 be accepted as corrected. It was moved, seconded and voted 3:0: 1 (Mr. Fallon abstaining) that the minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting of June 1, 1982 be accepted as written. It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 that the minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting of June 3, 1982 be accepted as written. It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 that the minutes of the Board of Public Works Executive Session meeting of May 27, 1982 be accepted as written and they remain in private privy. It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 that the minutes of the Board of Public Works Executive Session Meeting of June 3, 1982 be accepted as written and they remain in private privy. It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 that Sheet No. 10, Bill No. 14 dated June 8, 1982 for a 70% sewer lateral for Lynda C. Palladino, 47 Border Road, Plat 7 Lot 5, in the amount of 8252.00 be committed to the Tax Collector and betterments assessed accordingly. The Board reviewed the salary increases for the Engineers. Engineer William Redford requested that the discussions be held in Executive Session. Mr. Barker moved that the Board go into Executive Session at 8:30 P.M. to reconvene in open session, and the Chairman polled the Board as follows: Board of Public Works Meeting of June 8, 1982 Page 4 Mr. Polych rones - yea Mr. Barker - yea Mr. Fallon - yea Mrs. Wood - yea The meeting resumed at 10:20 P.M. Mr. Redford requested a copy of the Executive Session minutes of this meeting. Mrs. Wood stated the Board would consider his request. The Board reviewed the letter from Jean W. Tammaro requesting the use of Memorial Park on Monday, June 21, 1982 at 5:30 P.M. for the Tacoma Little League Team barbeque. ' It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 to allow the Tacoma Little League to use Memorial Park subject to the usual stipulations: 1. No alcoholic beverages may be served in the public way. 2. Proper police and insurance protection must be procured. 3. The area must be broom clean at the conclusion of the event. 4. Our contract with B.F. I. for rubbish collection includes a provision that the park barrels be emptied by them. We ask that you remove any trash generated by this group in order to leave the barrels free for the normal weekly ' accumulation. ' T Board of Public Works Meeting of June 8, 1982 Page 5 S. Please notify the Reading Fire Department on the day of the event and apprise them of the fact that you will be barbecuing. The Board reviewed the bid for Stone Chip Seal Contract No. 82-7. It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 that the Board award the Stone Chip Seal Contract No. 82-7 to Bell & Flynn, Inc. with an upset limit of $35,914.73. The Board reviewed the request for a sewer abatement on a swimming pool from Mr. Robert T. Strandberg, 70 Haverhill Street. It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 to award a sewer abatement to Mr. Strandberg in the amount of $25.67. _ Mr. Barker moved to direct the Superintendent to henceforth, when a request for a sewer abatement for the initial filling of a swimming pool is presented in the proper form that the Department act on that abatement with the Boards' approval. The motion was seconded. Mr. Polychrones amended the motion that the Board be notified of the abatements. The amendment was seconded and voted 4: 0. The main motion as amended was voted 4:0. The Board reviewed the letter from Mr. Pacino of the Recreation Committee informing the Board that the Recreation Committee i will open their summer season on Monday, June 28, 1982. i There was general discussion regarding the letter and Mr. Fallon felt the Recreation Committee should be notified that the ' Department had taken care of most of their concerns even before the date i i i of their letter (May 2B). t Superintendent Louanis stated he did not want to create an antagonistic attitude. It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0 that the letter be accepted as a point of information. Under Old and New Business, Superintendent Louanis stated as a point of information, he has received Change Order No. 2 from Camp Dresser & McKee regarding the Water Treatment Plant. He has not reviewed it as yet, when he does he will have it before the Board as soon as possible. Mr. Barker asked about the status of the Highland School Playground. Superintendent Louanis stated the swings have not been found as yet, and the Selectmen have requested Public Works to now the lawn at the Highland School at the Selectmens' expense. Mr. Barker requested the Superintendent follow up an this subject and report the status to the Board. There was a general discussion regarding the motions to be presented at Town Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Secretary2'zz:a� i GAIL F. WOOD, Chnlim¢n OFFICE OF JOHN L. FALLON, JR., See eWn TOWN OF READING DOUGLAS A. COWeLL DOUGLY ARMOR SS L. BARKER BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS wxrxDR POLvcxaoNes E. ROGER LOUANIS. Supe nlm"nt .. P MUNICIPAL BUILDING �.e n¢e.� READING. MASS. 01887 MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, as The undersigned, Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading, in compliance with the provisions of the General Laws, Chapter 90, as amended by Chapter 63 of the Acte of 1933, hereby certify that the lista hsrewdth contain the names of persona against whom we have made betterment assessments together with the location of the lend benefited by the improvement and the nature and amount of such betterment assessment . Sewer lateral (70%) . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .$252.On Total . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$242.00 Such list is certified to you for the purpose of committinc some to the Tax Collector, as provided by law. WITNESS our hands this eighth day of June 1992 A.O. Chairman `ecretery See Committment Sheet for List 1