HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-23 Board of Public Works Minutes May 23, 1977
' Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7: 15 P.M.
in Room 102, Parker Junior High School in Reading.
Present were Chairman Dustin, Secretary pro-tem Blood,
Board Members Russell and Botka and Superintendent Louanis .
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as written.
The Board discussed letters from Clean Communities Corpor-
ation, Resco and Reclamation Systems, Inc. regarding their
possible alternatives to Reading ' s solid waste disposal . After
considerable discussion it was agreed that the Superintendent
should continue discussing with these companies in an attempt
to obtain more detailed, information for the Board 's consider-
ation. The Board discussed the solid waste resource recovery
facility and electric generating facility operating agreement
presented by Mr . Botka and decided to table further discussion
for approximately two weeks because of the need to study the
lengthy document.
Read letter from Austin Preparatory School regarding possi-
ble purchase of the pumping station land at Willow Street. It
was agreed the Superintendent should explore the possibility
of Austin Preparatory School purchasing the land and station
and report back to the Board when more details were available.
Read letter from The Church of The Good Shepherd regarding
their annual picnic at Birch Meadow. It was moved, seconded
and voted to grant their request subject to the normal condi-
tions.
Read letter from the American Credo Club regarding the
program to be held on Reading Common on June 14, 1977. It
was moved, seconded and voted to grant them permission to use
the Common and close Lowell Street from Salem to Woburn from
5: 30 P.M. to 8: 30 P.M. on June 14, 1977 .
The Board discussed the summer schedule for Board Meetings .
It was agreed the Board would meet each Monday during June
and on July 11th for the month of July and one meeting during
the month of August: the date yet to be determined.
The Board signed the Payroll for the period ending
May 20th and the Bill Roll dated May 27, 1977 ,
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 P. M.
R pectfully submitted,
cretary