HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-12-03 Board of Public Works Minutes December 3, 1962
LRegular 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 Utility Agreement which is required under Federal
regulations with the Massachusetts Department of Public Works of
Municipalities whose installations lie within or across, above
or below the layout of any portion of an interstate highway which
is to be financed in part by Federal funds. Also read was letter
from Town Counsel stating that in his opinion the Board of Public
Works has control over excavation, repair and maintenance of the
water system in Reading. Therefore, if the Board passes a vote
as to the subject matter of the agreement, Mr. Killam by letter
attached to the agreement, will indicate that the authority to
execute such agreement is vested with the Board of Public Works.
Mr. Florence moved that the Board authorize the Chair-
man to execute the agreement and forward same to Town Counsel who
will attach letter as described; Mr. Kenney seconded and it was
voted.
The Board discussed progress being made by the con-
tractor at the new filtration plant; also taste, odor and color
of water.
Read note from the Superintendent regarding corrections
on financing pages in Water System Report and comparisons based
on an approximate 30% increase in water rates.
Mr. Brown moved that the General Program for improve-
ments to the Water System be accepted in its present form con-
tingent upon the rate increase; Messrs. Kenney and Florence
seconded and it was voted.
Mr. Yatt moved that the Water System Report be accepted
as a point of information; Mr. Florence seconded and the motion
carried.
Read request For pole relocation permit from New Eng-
land Telephone & Telegraph Company-Reading Municipal Light Depart-
ment to relocate one pole 18 feet Northeasterly; also remove two
poles.
Mr. Watt moved permission be granted; Mr. Brown
seconded and it was voted.
Chairman read proposed letter to be sent to the Board of
Selectmen regarding dump restrictions. Mr. Florence moved that
the letter as read be signed by the Board Members and sent to the
Board of Selectmen; Messrs. Watt and Brown seconded and the motion
carried.
Copy of the 1963 budget was presented to the Board Mem-
bers. A general discussion of the Budget took place. A meeting
will be held to discuss the budget only.
Signed Billroll and Payroll for the period November 24
through November 30, 1962.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, "..�
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