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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-05-14 Board of Public Works Minutes 6J May 14, 1962 Regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P.M. in Room 16, Municipal Building. Present were Chairman Hodson, Secretary Watt, Board Members Brown, Florence and Kennel, and Superintendent Welch. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. Read letter from Board of Selectmen inquiring if the Board of Public Works has any further use -of the property off John Street and a brief description of what the water and storage facilities might be for the area at the present time. Mr. Hodson read the Superintendent's comments thereto which resolved the problems into four headings - 1. Theoretical approach 2. Future utilities 3. Present utilities 4. Engineering studies Mr. Florence moved that the information contained in the note dated May 14 from the Superintendent be incorporated in a reply to the Selectmen; also that the Board feels that it should not at this time attempt to give specific answers to questions rela- tive to utilities either as to location or capacity but should wait until studies are completed. It was seconded and the motion carried. Mr. Arnold Berger, an interested party, questioned the Board about a reply to a letter received from the Board of Se- lectmen. Conference was held in regard to the New Filtration Plant with Messrs. McGlame and Mullaney of James Construction Company, and George Bogrenof Weston & Sampson. Also attending 64 the meeting were Brendon Davis, James Putnam and John Louanis, Mr. Bogren, at the meeting held on May 7, agreed to go over the items to be done with the contractor and report to the Board on same. Each item was discussed in detail and decisions made. At the May 7 meeting, it was the opinion of the Board and Mr. Bogren that the 18"x 12" Wye installed in place of an 18"x 18" Wye should be removed. Mr. Bogren asserted that after further study of the plans, he had approved the 18"x 12" Wye and had so notified James Construction Company. A discussion followed. As Mr. Bogren approved installation of the 18"x 12" Wye, no further action was taken. Read letters from Hosmer R. Kimball and Guerton Elec- tric Company regarding replacement of 24 Conductor #14 cable damaged in three places. It was the opinion of Guerton Electric Company that if damaged only in the manhole, the cable could be spliced. It was the opinion of Roemer R. Kimball that a new cable should be installed. Mr. Florence felt that Mr. McGlame should concur with Mr. Bogren and Mr. Kimball. Mr. Bogren was to pursue this matter further with Guerton Electric Company, A detailed discussion ensued on the definition of leaks and dampness and the use of water stops or waterproofing, Mr. McGlame was questioned about completion of the north half of the Filter Plant, May 29 was set as the date, not May 23, as designated by Mr. Bogren, Cut-over would take seven working ' days, followed by sterilization. Mr. Welch is to inform Mr,Bogren, 65 who in turn will notify the contractor when the plant may be taken over. When questioned about the Estimate which had been re- ceived showing 5% work remaining to be done, Mr. McGlame stated that 5% or $25,000 should be quite sufficient to cover the cost of the work remaining to be done. The Board adjourned temporarily at 10:55 P.M. to most as the Board of Survey. The Board reconvened at 11:05 P.M. Read note from the Superintendent in relation to "go carts" using the driveway to the garage and the Town Counsel' s opinion on same. Mr. Kenney moved, Mr. Brown seconded and it was voted to prohibit the use of the driveway by "go carts". Read note from Mr. Welch listing qualifications of Edward Blaine, Jr. of Stoneham as a replacement for Mr. MacBrien as Chief of Survey party. Mr. Welch recommended that Mr. Blaine be hired at a minimum salary of $94.20 per week as of May 21, 1962. Mr. Florence moved the Superintendent's recommendation be followed, Mr. Kenney seconded and it was voted. Signed the Billroll and Payroll for the period May 6 through May 12, 1962. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Secretary TOWN OF READING OFFICE OF SYDNEY M. HODSON, JR., CNAIRNAR WILLIAM H. WATT. SECRETARY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FLOYD E. BROWN t DONALD E. FLORENCE MUNICIPAL BUILDING FRED C. KENNET. JR. READING, MASS. PHILIP WELCH. SUPERINTENDENT MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS'S Middlesex, as. To The Assessors Of The Town Of Reading The undersigned, Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading, in compliance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 80, as amended by Chapter 63 of the Acts of 1933, hereby certify that the list herewith contains the names of persons against whom we have made betterment assessments, together with the location of the land benefited by the improvement and the nature and amount of such betterment assessment. And such list is certified to you for the pur- pose of committing the same to the Tax Collector, as provided by law. WITNESS our hands this twenty first Day of May A. D. 1962. Boarcl of Public W SEWER HOUSE CONNECTION ' NAME ADDRESS PLAT' LOT AMOUNT' John C. Daly and 8 Hampshire Road 39 53 $121.17 Annie T. Daly E & M Construction, Inc. 15 Robin Road 53B 43 87.05 Realty Construction & Engineering, Inc. 391 West Street 58 210 95.89 Edward C. Small and 62 Tennyson Road 66B 76 167.45 Martha L. Small Total $471.56