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October 10, 1960
' The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held
Monday, October 10, 1960 at 7:30 P.M. in Room 14, Municipal Build-
ing.
Present were Chairman Florence, Board Members Leonard,
Ames and Hodson and Superintendent Welch.
The Chairman and Sydney Hodson who comprise the Subcommit-
tee met with the Board of Selectmen regarding gasoline prices.
Mr. Leonard acted as Secretary and upon the return of Mr.
Florence and Mr. Hodson, the minutes were read and approved.
The Board adjourned temporarily at 7: 50 P.M. to meet as
the Board of Survey.
The Board reconvened at 7:52 P.M.
' A group of abutters from Pine Ridge Circle, namely,
Messrs . Dudley, McPhee, Allen and Robinson appeared before the
Board requesting that the aforementioned street be accepted as a
Public Way in 1961. Although a petition had been filed, the Street
did not appear in the program as outlined. The Board heard the
groupts remarks and were informed by the Chairman that the request
would be given every consideration and they would be duly notified.
Mr. Florence reported to the Board that the Board of
Selectmen was most anxious to advertise for bids on combined needs
for gasoline of all departments. The Board of Public Works agreed
to go along with the Selectmen provided there is no increase in
price.
"i The Board of Selectmen met with the Board of Public
Works regarding the correction of the drainage system behind the
Police Station. After some discussion Mr. Ames moved that the
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Board of Public Works reconsider the article that we disposed of
last week ; namely, that the Board of Public Works has a large '
amount of Department work to do and will not be able to accom-
plish the suggested work. Mr. Leonard seconded and it was voted.
It was agreed that the Board of Public Works will assist Mr.
Buckley with minor work in the drainage system.
The Chairman read Progress Report from the Superintendent
on construction during the week of October 3 , 1960. A detailed dis-
cussion was held regarding the sewer contract. Mr. Welch informed
the Board that he had written the contractor about the progress of
the work. Mr. Leonard made a motion that we confirm the sewer con-
struction notice and we sustain the superintendent in sending the
notice. Mr. Hodson seconded. Mr. Ames made the point that the
Board automatically concurs with the attitude of the Superintendent
on delinquent contractors. Mr. Leonard amended his motion and
moved that Bryne be notified to be present at the next meeting,
October 17, 1960, to discuss the progress of the sewer construc-
tion. Mr. Hodson seconded and it was voted.
Mr. Florence read note from Superintendent regarding the
regular meeting scheduled for October 24, 1960, at ihhich time a
Special Town Meeting will be held. It was moved, seconded and
voted to move the meeting to October 25 , 1960 at 7:30 P.M.
Read petition received from six abutters of a portion
of Ash Hill Road requesting that the street be accepted as a Public
Way. Mr. Hodson moved that the petition be placed on file , Mr.
Ames seconded and it was voted.
The Chairman read report from Mr. Welch regarding the
Salary Schedule. The Superintendent feels that increases would
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tend to improve the morale of the workers and enable the Board
' to hire additional help. A short discussion followed. Mr. Ames
moved to table items 6, 7 and 8 on the Agenda for future discus-
sion. Mr. Hodson seconded and it was voted.
The Chairman read letter from Robert F. Spousta, Chair
man of the Childrents Fair, Church of the Good Shepherd, request-
ing that a section of Chute Street running from Woburn Street up
200 feet be closed off on Saturday, October 22, 1960 from 10:00
A.M. to 4:00 P.M. It was moved, seconded and voted that the re-
quest be granted.
Mr. Ames moved, Mr. Hodson seconded and it was voted to
remove from the table items 6, 7 and S on the Agenda for further
discussion.
' Mr. Florence presented to the Board a plan vh ereby each
member will conduct a survey of the operations of the Board of
Public Works to be presented on or before December 31, 1960. The
program follows:
Mr. Leonard - Personnel and Town Dump
Mr. Ames - Office Procedure and Billing (includes clerical
and filing, bills, pay roll, etc. )
Mr. Florence - Engineering Division - Plans, surveys and
filing
Mr. Hodson - Motor Vehicles and Equipment - Maintenance
and care , operation of equipment; mainte-
nance of garage and garage facilities
Mr. Harrison - Sewer and Water
Mr. Ames moved that items 6 and 8, namely, Salary Schedule and
Rubbish Problems be referred to Mr. Leonard for proper study; Mr.
Hodson seconded and it was voted. Mr. Leonard stated an amendment
should be added that due to the critical employment situation,
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salary material should be taken under direct advisement of the
Board at the present time. Mr. Leonard was informed that the re-
ports could be brought in for discussion at any time. The surveys
will not be a policy but the opinion of the individual member, to
be discussed and voted upon by the entire Board. Mr. Welch in-
formed the Board that a notice would be posted advising all em-
ployees to give full and complete cooperation to the individual
members.
The Chairman read suggestion from the Superintendent
that Alvin Opland be promoted from Rodman to Transitman at an
increase in salary from $1.50 per hour to $1.75 per hour (from
$60.00 to $70.00 weekly) beginning October 16, 1960. Mr. Ames
moved that the Superintendent's recommendation be approved. It
was seconded and voted.
A discussion took place regarding the acceptance of
Pine Ridge Circle as a Public Way in 1961. Mr. Ames suggested
that a letter be written to the group advising that every effort
will be made to include this road in the 1961 program. Mr. Welch
explained again the impossibility of including any more roads in
next year's program. Mr. Leonard moved that Pine Ridge Circle
be included in the 1962 program. It was seconded and so voted.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
espectfu'/'lll/1y ubmitted,
Secret
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