HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-12-17 Board of Public Works Minutes December 17, 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 Mem-
bers Brown, Florence and Kenney, and Superintendent Welch.
Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.
Read petition from residents of Granger Avenue and Haver-
hill Street regarding the impounding of water at this intersection
and the request that the Board consider installation of a drain.
It was moved, seconded and voted that a letter be written
to the first person whose name appeared on the petition advising
that the situation has been listed for survey and study.
Read note from the Superintendent with reference to the
dangerous conditions caused by people pumping water onto streets.
A discussion followed.
Mr. Florence moved that in every case where it is possi-
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ble to provide effective relief and eliminate pumping onto the
street, the owner should be notified to desist. In every case
where effective alternates are not reasonably available, the owner
should still be notified to cease and desist so that the Town will
be protected even though the Department would not actively prose-
cute the notice. Each case will be considered and the homeowner
advised of the action which will be taken by the Board. Mr.Brown
seconded and the motion carried.
The Board adjourned temporarily at 8:00 P.M. to meet as
the Board of Survey.
The Board reconvened at 8:50 P.M.
Messrs. Leahy, Harte and Soracco of the Sturges Road-
South Street area appeared before the Board regarding drainage con-
ditions in that vicinity. Mr. Leahy expressed the opinion that the
drain might be blocked. A discussion ensued. Mr. Welch informed
the interested parties that the department would investigate the
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system for any blockage.
Mr. Welch presented to the Board copies of proposed equip-
ment replacement for budgetary purposes. This was accepted as in-
formation to the Board.
The Chairman read list of bids received for installation
of heaters at the garage as follows: -
Deming & Piercey - North Reading $3,338.00
Fitsall Metal Products - Swampscott 3,354.12
Sagamore Fuel Co. - Lynn 3,485.00
Chapin-Nichols - Reading 3,795.00
Flynn Heating Co. - Burlington 3,876.00
Mr. Florence moved that the low bidder, Denning & Piercey,
be awarded the contract to install Mammoth heaters in the main garage
and a Winkler heater in the small addition; Mr. Kenney seconded and
the motion carried.
Read petition signed by 13 abuttors from 121 through 166
Prospect Street with reference to the elimination of that section of
Prospect Street from the proposed sewer schedule for 1963. Mr.Welch
informed the Board that the inclusion in the 1960 program of sewer
extensions was an error on the department ' s part. Sewer connections
by gravity can be installed in three houses above the sill, namely,
121, 127 and 133 Prospect Street. Ejector pumps would be necessary
in the basement area.
Mr. Welch informed the Board that it would be impossible to
include the section in the 1963 sewer schedule due to the possibility
of easements, removal of trees, serious drainage conditions, etc.
Installation must be postponed until all problems are resolved.
Mr. Brown moved that a letter be sent to the person whose
name first appeared on the petition stating the above facts, Mr. Watt
seconded and it was voted.
A general consideration of the budget followed.
Signed the Billroll and Payroll for the period December ,
8 through December 14, 1962.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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