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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-03-07 Board of Public Works Minutes March 7, 1977 ' Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened in Room 16, Municipal Building at 7:30 P. M. Present were Chairman Russell , Secretary Dustin, Board Members Price and Botka, Finance Committee Members Cowell and Dube and Assistant Engineer William Redford. Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted with correc- tion. Read two memoranda from Executive Secretary Agnew concern- ing McNeil Associates Development on North Main Street, calling attention to a meeting at 8:30 P. M. on March 10, 1977 in the Selectmen's Office for the purpose of gathering input for the Board to aid them in setting forth conditions most advantageous to the Town should their decision be favorable to the project. Mr. Dustin requested a map, drawn to scale, of the area showing the proximity of the proposed 114 units to the existing homes on Sanborn Lane. The Board discussed whether they would appear as the Board of Public Works or the Board of Survey at this meeting but did not reach a decision. It was moved, seconded and voted to table the matter. Mr. Thomas McManus and Attorney Paul Good appeared before the Board and Mr. Good outlined the area at the dump site that Mr. McManus was hopeful of purchasing from the Town of Reading for the purpose of constructing a building similar in design to that now known as 128 Saab wherein they could have a display room for their Ford Dealership. If the various Boards within the Town of Reading appear to be in favor of allowing the pur- chase of the land by McManus there will be an Article in the Warrant authorizing the Selectmen to sell a parcel of land. The Superintendent advised the Board that the Engineering Divi- sion had reviewed the proposal and found there was no major con- , flict with the present or future operations of the sanitary landfill . However, an inquiry has been made to the State Depart- ment of Public Health as to any regulations or guidelines as to as to legal setback from the sanitary landfill for any buildings or utilities. It was generally agreed that the use of the land in question would be beneficial to the Town and the Superinten- dent was instructed to report to the Board next week on the recommendations made by the State Health Department. The Board reviewed the bids received on Pesticides for use by the Forestry Division, as follows: Quantity Item Hartney. Baird & _ Spray Corp. McGuire 5 55 Gal . Methoxchlor $ 1 ,581 .25 1 ,622.50 5 5 Gal . Sevin Carbaryl 277.50 292.50 2 5 Gal . Malathion 105.00 103.50 4 1 Gal . Meta Systox-R 80.00 No bid 5 1 Gal . Cytrol Anitrol-T 73.75 78.75 Following a brief discussion it was moved, seconded and voted to award the contract for the various pesticides to Hartney Spray Corporation in the total amount of $2, 117.50 as per their bid. ' Bids received on February 10th for trees and shrubs from the following nurseries were reviewed. Bigelow Nurseries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,330.00 Blueview Nurseries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,357.00 Cherry Hill Nurseries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ,545.00 OldColony Landscape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,217.00 Mahoney's Rocky Ledge Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ,861 .00 ** Princeton Nurseries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 296.30 Sudbury Nurseries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420.50 *** * Cannot supply on 6 items ** No bid on 6 items *** Bid received March 1st Fallowing a discussion it was moved, seconded and voted to award the contract for trees and shrubs to Bigelow Nurseries in the total amount of $2,330.00 The proposed personnel organization chart was presented to the Board and it was suggested the matter be tabled until ' Mr. Blood could be present. Minutes - continued March 7, 1977 ' The Board reviewed the cuts made in the Department 's Budget for the ensuing year by the Finance Committee. It was moved, seconded and voted to delete the replacement of Car #2 for another year. However, the Board agreed to go back to the Finance Committee and request funds to replace Pickup #4 for the Park Division, Truck #24 for the Forestry Division and for an addi- tional Bombardier for the Highway Division at a total appropria- tion for these three items of $31 ,000.00. Chairman Russell requested the Board Members to give him some input concerning the Town continuing with the law firm con- cept of Town Counsel vs. an individual Town Counsel . After con- siderable discussion it was moved, seconded and voted to table the matter for a period of one week. The Board reviewed cuts made by the Finance Committee in the Special Article for Park Construction. The Finance Committee had cut the request for appropriation from $25,000 to $12,000 recommending the drinking fountain and the lights for the Fop Warner Field be deleted. After considerable discussion of the Special Parks Program Mr. Dustin moved the Board request the Finance Committee approve $18,000 for the completion of the work started on the skating rink at Birch Meadow to create more park area. It was seconded. Mr. Price amended the motion to read $24,000 to include cleaning up the area along first and third base lines and behind the back stop at the basketball field. The amendment lost and the motion carried for $18,000 - three in favor and none opposed. The Board recommended that we request the Conservation Commission advise us when they reject a plan. It was noted too that we should advise the Conservation Commission of all Board of Survey Hearings. The Board signed the Billroll of March 11 and the Payroll for the period ending March 4, 1977• Meeting adjourned at 11 : 15 P.M. Respectfulyy submitted, ,.�C*f Secretary