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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-10-15 Board of Public Works Minutes October 15, 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 Kenney, and Superintendent Welch. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. Read note from Mr. Welch regarding the dangerous condi- tions created by the parking of cars on the sidewalks where the Department plows snow. Mr. Florence advised of hazardous condi- tions caused by the display of merchandise by various establish- ments on the sidewalks in front of their stores. Mr. Florence moved that the Department request the Board of Selectmen to conduct a drive against parked cars across sidewalks or on public ways which may hamper snow _removal work or other work of the Department; Mr. Brown seconded and it was voted. Hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. regarding the proposed extension of gas mains as requested by the Mystic Valley Gas Company in the following location: - SUNNYSIDE AVENUE EXTENSION - Southeasterly from a ry ewvenue, a d stance of 655.00 feet more or less to Melbourne Avenue. Mr. Louis Stockwell, representing the Mystic Valley Gas Company, attended the hearing. Mr. Florence moved that the petition be approved, Mr. Brown seconded and the motion carried. The Board signed the plan for the proposed extension of gas mains in Sunny- side Avenue. r 114 Read note from the Superintendent suggesting that the Payroll period be ended on Friday at midnight instead of Satur- day at midnight. Mr. Watt moved that the recommendation as out- lined be followed; Mr. Kenney seconded and the motion carried. Hearing was held at 8:15 P.M. regarding the construc- tion under the Betterment Act of a Bituminous Concrete Sidewalk and Sloped Curbing on the Southerly side of Temple Street from #22 to #66 inclusive. Eight persons attended the hearing. Mr. Welch answered detailed questions. - Mr. Hodson polled the abuttors as follows: - In favor - 7; Opposed - 1; Non-committal - 0. Charles Hasty, 46 Temple Street, who was unable to attend, requested that his vote be re- corded as in favor. Mr. Kenney moved that a Bituminous Concrete Sidewalk and Sloped Curbing be installed under the Betterment Act on the Southerly side of Temple Street from #22 to #66 inclusive; Mr. Watt seconded and it was voted. Read comments of Mr. Welch with reference to the seri- ous problem of people draining cellars into the sewer system. Mr. Watt moved that the Board follow the Superintendent ' s recommenda- tion that a form letter explaining the problem be prepared and included with the sewer bills. The form should state the problem, request the cooperation and contain a mild threat of future re- strictive measures; Mr. Kenney seconded and it was voted. Messrs. Brown and Welch will collaborate on a letter which will be pre- sented to the Board for action. The Board discussed the use of a r bonnet type seal in the event further restriction is needed. ' 15 Read letter from Office Needs Study Committee requesting information on additional space which may be required in the fu- ture. Mr. Welch suggested the following: - (1) A private office for the Superintendent (2) Double the space for the engineering division (3) A sound-proof machine room (4) Hearing room in building that would contain 50 or 60 people Mr. Florence moved that the Superintendent 's recommendation be fol- lowed in answer to the Office Needs Study Committee; Mr. Brown seconded and the motion carried. The Board adjourned at 9:20 P.M. to meet with the Finance Committee. The Board reconvened at 9:45 P.M. Read comments of Mr. Welch regarding drainage conditions at 246 Walnut Street caused by the construction of Route 128; also correspondence between E. K. Hall, owner of the property, the Board of Selectmen and the Chairman of the Board of Public Works. Mr. Hodson advised the Board that he visited the scene with Mr. Winslow upon receipt of the first letter on March 20. Mr. Welch also visited the area and added the request to the lengthy list of sur- veys to be made. A discussion ensued. Mr. Florence moved a letter be written to Mr. Hall ex- plaining the situation and copy sent to the Board of Selectmen; also that the Superintendent advise Mr. Hall to contact the State of Massachusetts; Mr. Brown seconded and it was voted. It was agreed that the Board would meet Thursday evening, October 25, at 7:30 P.M. in Room 16 to consider the Reading Water System Report. 11 r Mr. Brown moved that Item #9 regarding "Duty Specifi- cations" for the Incinerator be tabled until after visit has been made to Winchester by the Board; Mr. Kenney seconded and the motion carried. Read list of bidders on Truck Mounted Sand Spreader, opened Thursday, October 11, 1962. They follow: - Vendor Model Net Price E. J. Bleiler Good Roads Jet $2,330.00 Torrey's Garage Shunk-Torwel 2,364.28 Hedge & Mattheis Weston 2,1486.00 Included in each bid is a turn-in on a 1955 Good Roads Jet Sander. Mr. Welch suggested the purchase of the Shunk Sander. Mr. Watt moved that the bid be awarded to Torrey's Garage - Shunk Torwel, second bidder, in the amount of $2,3614.28; Mr. Kenney seconded and it was voted. The Board signed the Billroll dated October 11, 1962. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, L Secretary