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October 24, 1963
Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P.M.
in Room 16, Municipal Building.
Present were Chairman Watt, Secretary Kenney, Board
Members Florence and Leonard and Superintendent Welch.
Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved as
amended.
Read letter from John H. Witham, Co-Chairman, Equipment
and Grounds, Olde Redding Fair, 1963, expressing appreciation in
behalf of the First Congregational Church and the Fair Committees
for the cooperation of the Board of Public Works which added to
the success of the Fair held on September 13 and 14.
Mr. Florence brought before the Board a request from
.. Mr. Robert Curtis that the closing of the Dump on Monday be re-
considered. The Board discussed in detail the operation of the
Dump. Mr. Leonard suggested that the Board review the working
hours on the basis that they can be modified. It was agreed
that no decisions would be rendered until the Board receives a
request in writing from the Board of Selectmen.
Informal hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. in regard to the
possible acceptance, under the Betterment Act, of a Private Way
known as Nelson Avenue which runs in an Easterly direction from
Main Street, a distance of 435 feet more or less to a dead end.
Twelve persons attended the hearing. The intention of
the hearing was to ascertain the desires of the people before draw-
ing plans, estimates, etc. A very rough estimate of $15-$20 a
foot was given by the Superintendent. This figure would include
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excavation, drainage, gravel, oil and a sidewalk area. A Board
of Survey plan was approved in 1932• No houses, sidewalks and '
driveways existed at that time; therefore, a Change of Grade
Hearing would be necessary after the Acceptance Hearing.
Mr. Watt polled the abutters by a show of hands as fol-
lows: - In favor - 6; opposed - 6; non-committal - 0. The abutters
requested that the poll be based on the number of properties repre-
sented, which resulted in the following vote: - In favor - 3;
opposed - 5; non-committal - 0.
Mr. Leonard moved, Mr. Kenney seconded and it was voted
that due to the apparent lack of unanimity, no further hearings
be held and the project be eliminated from the Board of Public
Works ' future Street Acceptance Program.
The Board adjourned temporarily at 8:35 P.M. to meet
with the Finance Committee.
The Board reconvened at 9:40 P.M.
Read letter from James F. Orpin, Jr. and Marjorie R.
Orpin, 21 Hunt Street, requesting waiver of sewer frontage assess-
ments on a portion of their property.
Mr. Florence moved, Mr. Kenney seconded and it was
voted to hold the item in abeyance until all easements have been
obtained through private property westerly of Lee Street to Hunt
Street and northerly of Hunt Street to the High School main sewer.
Read note from the Superintendent recommending salary
increases for five employees. Mr. Leonard moved that the proposed
salary increases as recommended by the Superintendent be approved;
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Mr. Florence seconded and the motion carried.
Read note from the Superintendent with reference to his
meeting with representatives of U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Company
on Friday, October 11. Mr. Welch advised the Board that Mr. Reego
had indicated he would not sign the contract to complete the work
and wished to negotiate a new contract with U. S. Fidelity & Guar-
anty. Additional bids will be secured by the Insurance Company
but early resumption of the work is not anticipated.
Read note from Mr. Welch regarding the resurfacing of
sewer trenches. Mr. Leonard moved, Mr. Kenney seconded and it was
voted that if a signed sanitary sewer contract to complete the 1963
work is not forthcoming by November 7, the Board will award a con-
tract for the resurfacing of trenches with Bituminous Concrete,
I with work to be completed in early December 1963.
Read note from the Superintendent in regard to a pre-
liminary report on labor recruitment and classifications. Copies
will be mailed to all Board Members as early as possible and con-
tents discussed at the next meeting of the Board.
It was moved, seconded and voted to defer Item #3 -
Sidewalk Construction Program - until the next meeting.
The Board signed the following:
Billroll dated October 11, 1963
Order of Taking - Easement through Private Property - Ash
Street to Main Street for Drainage and
Sewer Purposes (See Plan $00-S-122)
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary