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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-05-20 Board of Public Works Minutes 63 May 20, 1963 Regular meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7;30 P.M. in Room 16, Municipal Building. Present were Secretary Kenney, Board Members Cochrane, Florence and Leonard, and Superintendent Welch. In the absence of Mr. Watt, Mr. Kenney acted as Chairman. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. Read letter from Charles Laguidara, President, C & J Homes, owner of land on the east side of Main Street, south of Greenleaf ' s Gas Station, out of which it is proposed to make two lots. An existing ditch will fall close to the proposed property line between the new lots. Therefore, C & J Homes requests that the Town take a 15-foot drain easement on the most northerly section of Lot 2 and abutting Lot 1. Mr. Laguidara requested im- mediate endorsement of a Lot Plan showing the above, and that the Board proceed with the details of taking an easement. He also stated that the company would cooperate fully with the Town and sign the papers necessary for the taking. Mr. Welch stated that the lots were legal and met the requirements of the Zoning Law. Mr. Leonard questioned the 15-Foot easement and the maintenance thereof. Mr. Welch was of the opinion that 20 feet would be better but that the gift of the 15-foot easement might be accepted. An attempt could be made at a later date to obtain an additional five feet. Mr. Leonard moved that the Board proceed to process the ' taking of the 15-foot easement as described, hold a hearing and at- tempt to obtain the additional five feet at the proper time; Mr. Florence seconded and the motion carried. k)4 Read note from the Superintendent relative to the De- partment being closed May 31 and July 51 1963 as both days fall imme- diately after holidays and also fall on Fridays. It was proposed that the Department work May 25 and June 29, Saturdays, to make up the time. If approved, the following provisions would be made: - 1. In event of an emergency, needed employees would have to work. 2. Time worked May 31 or July 5 would be paid for the same as on a holiday. 3. Any employee who does not work on May 25 or June 29 will not receive any pay for May 31 or July 5. Mr. Florence moved that the schedule as outlined be ap- proved, Mr. Cochrane seconded and it was voted. The Board adjourned temporarily at 8:00 P.M. to meet as the Board of Survey. The Board reconvened at 8:30 P.M. The Board conferred with Mr. Frank Heaney of Camp, Dresser & McKee regarding the proposed Incinerator Study. Using the "Duty Specs", a discussion was held on size of Incinerator, varied types of rubbish, composting, sanitary land fill, operation of an Incin- erator as a Joint venture, etc. The Board met with the Office Needs Study Committee to discuss the availability of additional space. The Superintendent requested the following: - 1. A private office for the Superintendent - approxi- mately 200 square feet. 2. A room for the clerical force adjacent to the Super- intendent 's - approximately 200 square feet. This will provide the only entrance to the Superintendent 's office. 3. Double the space of the Engineering Division - approx- imately 1,200 square feet. v 4. A sound-proof machine room to house all business ma- chines for all Town Departments. ` 5. A Hearing Room in the Building - 1,500 square feet - which will hold 50-60 people. This could be sub- divided and Board Meetings of various Departments could be held in the rooms. A vault would not be necessary as long as fire resistant files for storage were available. The Superintendent expressed the opinion that a first or second-floor location would be preferable. Mr. Amon of the Committee stated that looking to the future, a private office for the Assistant Superintendent might be in order. Read letter from Evelyn Benson, Chairman, Program Commit- tee, Camp Fire Girls, requesting permission for the Bear Hill District of the Camp Fire Girls to hold a Grand Council Fire on Tuesday, June 11, at Memorial Park; in case of inclement weather, ' June 13. Mr. Leonard moved that permission be granted; Mr. Florence seconded and the motion carried. The Board removed from the table the item of construction under the Betterment Act of a Bituminous Concrete Sidewalk on the Westerly side of High Street between Middlesex Avenue and Lowell Street. Mr. Florence moved that Bituminous Concrete sidewalks be installed under the Betterment Act on the Westerly side of High Street between Middlesex Avenue and Lowell Street, Mr. Cochrane seconded. Mr. Leonard was opposed to the installation of sidewalks as a matter of principle. Mr. Leonard also stated that until the Department has a definite program, he would be opposed to the 6G installation of sidewalks. The Board voted to install the side- walks as described; Mr. Leonard abstained. ' It was moved, seconded and voted to table comments on visit to Garage. I� Read letter from the Board of Selectmen relative to al- leged incidents which occurred at the Town Dump recently. Mr. Leonard moved the item be tabled for one week and corrective mea- sures be investigated to keep conduct at the Dump in accordance with the regulations; Mr. Florence seconded and it was voted. Read resume ' of bids on a long list of recurrent con- struction materials used in the various departments of the Board of Public Works. Mr. Florence moved, Mr. Cochrane seconded and it was voted that the contracts be awarded to the low bidder in each case. ' Signed the Payroll and Billroll for the period May 11 through May 17, 1963. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, faoretar