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May 4, 1981
' Meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in Room 16,
Municipal Building at 7:30 P.M.
Present were Chairman Cowell , Secretary Wood, Board Members
De Hart, Barker and Superintendent Louanis.
It was moved, seconded and voted 3:0: 1 to accept the minutes
of the meeting of April 22nd as submitted.
It was moved, seconded and voted 4:0:0 to accept the minutes
of the meeting of April 27th as amended.
The Board reviewed and signed legal document entitled, "Order
of Assessment" involving property owned by Paul F. and Donna L.
Papaluca at 49 Dividence Road. The assessment covers the cost of
the water main extension in Dividence Road and is not to exceed
' $2,700.00.
Chairman Cowell called the Board' s attention to a letter from
William J. St.Hilaire, Department of Environmental Quality Engineering
with regard to Reading' s Solid Waste Facility. Mr. Cowell suggested
that it be accepted as a point of information and that it be placed
on the agenda of the meeting to be held on May 11th when the draft of
a letter of response will be available for the Board' s approval . The
letter of response is to be submitted to Mr. St.Hilaire prior to the
15th of May.
The Boardsfigned the Payroll and the Billroll for the period
ending May 1 , 1981 .
Mr. Fallon joined the meeting at 8: 10 P.M.
' The Board reviewed the proposed Rules and Regulations for the use
of the Sanitary Landfill Area. Minor changes in the wording were
requested, However, Mrs. Wood expressed an objection to charging
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' commercial establishments fees in excess of $50.00 per vehicle as
they are taxpayers and are not receiving any service in this area,
whereas the homeowner is given the privilege of curbside pickup of
trash. Following a discussion, Mr. DeHart moved, Mr. Barker seconded
to accept the rules and regulations as presented. Mrs. Wood amended
the motion to omit Items 1 , 2, 3, 4 and 5 setting fees in addition to
the $50.00 per vehicle charge. Mr. DeHart seconded the amendment.
Chairman Cowell called for a vote on the amendment - 1 :4:0 - the
amendment lost. A vote was then taken on the main motion 4: 1 :0. The
motion carried.
The Board then proceeded to review the proposed Rules and
Regulations concerning rubbish collection. Mr. Barker requested the
format be changed and indicated the manner he proposed the material
' be presented. Chairman Cowell requested rules and regulations be
retyped in accordance with Mr. Barker ' s request and presented to the
Board at the next Meeting.
Meeting adjourned temporarily and following a meeting as the
Board of Survey reconvened at 8:55 P.M.
Bids were received on April 30, 1981 on Contract No. 81-7
Crack Sealing Bituminous Concrete Surfaces, as follows:
Sealcoating, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,069.00
Cape and Island Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ,696.05
Seal Best Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,201 .50
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0:0 to award the contract to
Sealcoating, Inc. in the amount of $20,069.00 subject to their
ability to provide the proper performance bond.
' Superintendent Louanis stated that the department was in process
of updating the Board of Survey Rules and Regulations, and requested
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' the Board Members review their copy of the publication and be prepared
to submit input and/or recommendations.
Chairman Cowell indicated that he planned to meet Thursday
evening at 7:30 with the Board of Selectmen in their office to
discuss the proposal that the repair and maintenance of some Town
vehicles under the control of the Board of Selectmen be accomplished
by the mechanics at the Public Works ' Garage.
Superintendent Louanis advised the Board that equipment had
been purchased last year to aid the department in the area of water
leakage control . A seminar is to be held May 19th and 20th on the
use and operation of this equipment in Stoughton, the cost to be
$190 per person. The Superintendent stated he would like to send
two people, the chief of the survey party and the land surveyor in
order that they may learn how to use this equipment effectively.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0:0 to send two employees to the
Water Leakage Control Seminar in Stoughton, Me. on May 19th and 20th
at a cost of $190 per person, total cost of $380.00.
Mr. Cowell presented to Mr. Fallon in behalf of the Chippewa,
the O' Fallon coat-of-arms and history.
The Chairman requested that the Board go into Executive Session
for the purpose of discussing matters of personnel and not to
reconvene in open session.
Mrs. Wood - In favor
Mr. DeHart - In favor
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Mr. Fallon - In favor
Mr. Barker - In favor
Mr. Cowell - In favor
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
secretary