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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-09-18 Board of Public Works Minutes September 18, 1961 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 Member Hodson and Superintendent Welch. Minutes of the previous meetings (August 21 and September 11) read and approved. Read letter from the Board of Selectmen regarding pur- chase of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company property at 11 Sanborn Street, Reading. Mr. Florence advised the Board that the Telephone Company had refused an extension of time for receipt of bids. The Chairman contacted the Selectmen for further consultation and was informed that the building had been sold. The Board adjourned temporarily at 8:00 P.M. to meet as the Board of Survey. The Board reconvened at 8:15 P.M. Read applications for sloped curbing received from Harvey Kelch, 475 West Street, and Richard B. Chesley, 50 Pratt Street. A discussion followed. Mr. Leonard moved that the appli- cations for sloped curbing be denied at this time due to lack of appropriation. Mr. Hodson seconded and it was voted. Read application for bituminous concrete sidewalk re- ceived from Robert L. and Phyllis L. Ballou, 8 Elliott Street. Mr. Leonard moved the application be denied due to the fact that it does not conform to the Board's policy at the present time. Mr. Hodson seconded and it was voted. The Board signed Memorandum of Agreement for the Main- tenance of certain roads in the Town of Reading under the Pro- I ;io visions of Section 34, Chapter 90 of the General Laws. Read letter from the Mystic Disposal Company inviting the Town of Reading to consider a 20-year contract for use of an incinerator to be built presently in Medford. Mr. Leonard moved that the Board meet with the proponents but suggested delaying answering the letter until after Mr. Watt' s return from Europe. Mr. Hodson seconded and it was voted. Read letter from the Personnel Board stating that it is in favor of certain basic steps in changing the Town' s Classifica- tion and Salary Plan for Public Works employees and suggesting a meeting in the near future after definite regulations have been for- mulated. Mr. Leonard moved that the letter be placed on file until the full Board has been able to definitely formulate a program; Mr. Hodson seconded and it was voted. Received application for sewer extension from Herbert Hutchinson, 58 Linden Street. Mr. Leonard moved that the applica- tion be approved, Mr. Hodson seconded and it was voted. A detailed discussion took place regarding Board of Pub- lic Works personnel installing sanitary sewer in Reading which is presently let out to contractors. Mr. Leonard moved that the Superintendent lay out a program and formulate his ideas on the Town Personnel doing sanitary sewer work, the information to be pre- sented to the Board in about ten weeks. Mr. Hodson seconded and it was voted. Received letter and petition from John E. Flynn, 12 Park- view Road, requesting sewer extension for Parkview Road. Mr. Welch explained to the Board that the sewer would be installed in the I : Sl rear of the houses, through private property, and would necessitate obtaining easements. Mr. Hodson moved that the Board proceed with the project, Mr. Leonard seconded and the motion carried. Read note from the Superintendent suggesting that the Agenda for any regular Monday meeting include in it only such items which are on file at 5:00 P.M. on the previous Wednesday. Mr. Florence requested that the proposal be included in the Agenda for discussion. Mr. Leonard moved that the request of the Chairman be complied with, with the reservation that if an item comes in after the deadline which the Superintendent considers important, it may be added with the permission of the Chairman. Mr. Hodson seconded and it was voted. It was also agreed that the Agenda will be mailed to each Board Member on Thursday L instead of Friday. Read letter from the Board of Selectmen relative to Lots 86 and 89 and 101 to Ill inclusive on Colburn Road. Mr. Welch ad- vised the Board that the lots were of no particular use to this Department. Mr. Leonard moved a letter covering the Superintend- entfs observations in reference to the property be sent to the Selectmen; Mr. Hodson seconded and the motion carried. Read note from Superintendent Welch suggesting the trans- fer of $6,000 from Water Available Surplus to Water Maintenance. This will be requested at a Special Town Meeting to be held on Thursday,. October 19, 1961. Mr. Leonard moved that the request of the Superintendent be complied with and that the Board of Selectmen be notified that the Board of Public Works will request a transfer of $6,000 from Water Available Surplus to Water Maintenance. Mr. Hodson seconded and it was voted. The Chairman brought before the Board the replacement of a Board Member. Mr. Leonard stated there was a gentlemen's agree- ment in existence that it would be a unanimous decision of the Board when selecting a new member. It was agreed that action would be postponed until September 25 when Mr. Watt will have returned from Europe. The Board signed the following: - Commitment Sheets - Water main and house connections Chain Link Fence contract with Cyclone Fence Company - Birch Meadow Playground and Washington Street Park Pay-roll and bill-roll for the period September 10 through September 16, 1961 Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, CL Secretary