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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-07-31 Board of Public Works Minutes July 31, 1961 LRegular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P.M. in Room 14, Municipal Building. Present were Chairman Florence, Secretary Leonard, Board Members Hodson and Watt, Superintendent Welch and Assist- ant Superintendent Putnam. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved as amended. Conferred with Mr. Bogren of Weston and Sampson on the operational details of the proposed purification plant. A general discussion was held covering detailed operation of new plant and interest shown in the Leopold Agitator. The data was accepted as information to the Board. LRead note from Superintendent Welch recommending elimination of burning at the dump. Mr. Leonard moved, Mr. Watt seconded and it was voted that burning of rubbish of any nature at the Town Dump on John Street shall cease as of twelve midnight, Tuesday, August 1, 1961. The renaming of a portion of South Street was brought before the Board. It was agreed to table Item #4 until the August 21 meeting. Abuttors will be notified that a name will be chosen at the August 21 meeting. The Board will accept sug- gestions until then but on that date will proceed to take the necessary legal steps to change the name. Read note from the Superintendent regarding Annual L Conference of the New England Water Works Association to be held at Poland Springs. It was moved, seconded and voted to grant Mr. Welch permission to attend. JIB It was moved, seconded and voted to hold a special meeting, Wednesday, August 2 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the pro- posed schedule of classifications and salaries, and Items 12, 13 and 14 regarding appointments and salary increases. Read note from Superintendent in regard to discharge of water from private swimming pools and his remarks thereto. Mr. Watt moved that the Board accept the Superintendent's recommendation that he be granted general authority to abate, upon request in writing, when proper, an amount on the sewer bill equal to one filling of the swimming pool. Mr. Leonard seconded and it was voted. Read note from Board of Selectmen on Lot 3, Plat 61, Tax Title #635 on Willow Street and Tax Title #46 on property at the corner of Wilson and Pleasant Streets and Mr. Welch's comments thereto. Mr. Leonard moved that the Superintendent �. be instructed to write a proper letter explaining reasons why the properties should not be sold at this time. Mr. Watt seconded and the motion carried. The Board adjourned temporarily to meet as the Board of Survey at 8:50 P.M. The Board reconvened at 9:20 P.M. Read note from Ralph and Doris Steadman, 44 Winslow Road, requesting permission to use five feet six inches of the fifteen foot right of way which the Town of Reading now holds on their property for the purpose of erecting a garage. Mr. Watt moved the request be approved, Mr. Leonard seconded and it was voted. 119 Read petition received from fourteen property owners requesting the piping of ditch abutting railroad from near Pilgrim Road to near Plymouth Road. According to Mr. Welch, long-range plans are being made to drain the area. Mr.Leonard moved that a letter be sent to the person whose name first ap- pears on the petition covering the details as outlined by Mr. Welch. Mr. Watt seconded and it was voted. Chairman read letter from the Board of Selectmen with reference to list of complaints against the sewer con- tractor, Norino Mirra. A discussion followed. Mr. Leonard moved, Mr. Watt seconded and it was voted that the Superintendent write to the Board advising that the Board of Public Works is cog- nizant of the problems attendant to the construction of sewers as pointed out in their letter of July 24; that the contractor has hired a new superintendent and operations have improved. The Board of Public Works is still pressing for better and quicker work. Chairman read report from the Superintendent on side- walk construction. Mr. Watt moved the Superintendent's recom- mendation be followed that bituminous concrete sidewalks be built along Birch Meadow Drive from Main Street to Arthur B. Lord Drive but omitting the section immediately in front of the new Junior High School. Mr. Leonard seconded and the motion carried. ' Mr. Leonard expressed the opinion that sidewalks should be built on the Northerly side of Birch Meadow Drive 120 from Arthur B. Lord Drive to John Carver Road and on the Easterly side of Arthur B. Lord Drive from Birch Meadow Drive to Forest Street. No action was taken but the matter will be investigated. Signed Order of Assessments - Bituminous Concrete Sidewalk on the Easterly side of Pratt Street from Prescott Street to Woburn Street. Signed the Pay-roll and Bill-roll for the period July 23 through July 29, 1961. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Secretary '