HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-01-04 Board of Public Works Minutes Board of Public Works Meeting of January 4, 1482 Page i
A meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in Room 16,
Municipal Building at 7:30 P.M. Present were Chairman Cowell, Board
Members DeHart, Fallon and Barker, Superintendent E. Roger Louanis and
Assistant Superintendents McIntire and Bergeron.
It was moved, seconded and voted 3;0: 1 to accept the Executive
Session minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting of December 7, 1981
as corrected and that they remain in private privy.
Secretary Wood joined the meeting at 7;34 P.M.
It was moved, seconded and voted S:0 to accept the Executive
Session minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 1981
as written and that they remain in private privy.
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0: 1 to accept the minutes of
the Board of Public Works meeting of December 14, 1981 as corrected.
Next discussed was the letter from the Historical Commission
requesting a preliminary survey of the historical records of the Town of
Reading. The Department has not yet responded to their request. The
Chairman expressed his hesitance to turn over these records to the
Commission, however, we could make the records available and let them gain
access. The Chairman instructed that the Department respond to this
letter. The letter was also accepted as a point of information.
Next discussed was the letter from the Conservation Commission
regarding Input on update of "Conservation Plan - 1976". To date, only
the Department of Public Works has offered any response. The letter was
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accepted as a point of information and the Chairman advised the
Superintendent to bring the Board up to date on this matter.
Next discussed was the letter from Tyler & Reynolds regarding
Pitt Pipeline v. The Town of Reading asking for the Boards' approval and
signature on the Compensation Stipulation for the Arbitrators. It was
moved, seconded and voted 5: 0 to instruct the Superintendent to sign on
behalf of the Board, but also to clarify the amount of the bill.
Under Old Business, Mr. Barker requested a progress report on the
installation of hockey nets at Sturges, Birch Meadow and Memorial Parks
and was informed by Mr. McIntire that the garage has started work on the
construction of these nets.
Under New Business, the rodding of the sewer service at #5 Arrow
Circle was discussed. The Chairman informed the Board that because of the
particular circumstances involved, he felt it to be in the best interest
of the homeowner and the town to rod the service. The cause of the
problem will have to be determined at some future date.
The Chairman read a letter from Don B. DeHart, advising the Board
that he is choosing not to run for another term for the Board of Public
Works. The Chairman and the Board accepted the letter with regret.
The Board adjourned temporarily at 8:05 P.M. to meet as the Board
of Survey.
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The meeting reconvened at 8: 30 P.M.
Next discussed was the FY83 Budget. The Board did a rapid
walk-through of Budget Sheets 1-30 and discussed each category on a
general basis, asking questions and making requests for further
clarification of certain items.
The Superintendent gave his recommendations on the budget and how
the Department arrived at the various figures.
Mr. Fallon moved that the Board go into Executive Session for
purposes of discussing personnel matters not to reconvene in open session.
Chairman Cowell polled the Board as follows:
Mr. Barker - aye
Mr. Fallon - aye
Mr. DeHart - aye
Mrs. Wood - aye
Mr. Cowell - aye
The Board signed the Payroll for the period ending 1-1-82.
The Board signed the Bill Roll for the period ending 1-1-82.
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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January 4, 1982
Dear Fellow Board Members:
It is my intention that this Board be the first to know
that I am choosing not to run for another term for the Board
of Public Works. I feelthat I hopefully have been an asset
to this Board and to the citizens of Reading.
My reasons for not seeking another term are simply that
my work and personal schedules do not fit with the time
shhedule of the Board. There are just not enough hours in
the day.
During the last three years it has been my pleasure to
work with this Board and with Roger Louanis, a professional
and dedicated public servant. My decision is with great
reluctance but also of necessity.
Sincerely,
Don B. DeHart