HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-06-13 Board of Public Works Minutes June 13, 1977
Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened in Room 16,
Municipal Building at 7:30 P. M.
Present were Chairman Dustin, Secretary Price, Board Mem-
bers Blood and Russell , Assistant Superintendent-Operations
McIntire, Acting Assistant Superintendent Bergeron and Assis-
tant Engineer William Redford.
The Board, at its meeting held May 23d voted to grant per-
mission to the Church of the Good Shepherd to use Philip Welch
Park from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on June 19th for their annual
church picnic. However, a desire to use the area until 3:00
P.M. was expressed and since this conflicted with a scheduled
soft ball game at 2:00 P.M. Memorial Park was suggested as an
alternative. Following a discussion, it was moved, seconded and
voted to grant permission to the Church of the Good Shepherd to
use the grove off Charles Street and the adjacent open field in
' Memorial Park on June 19th from 10:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. for
the annual picnic.
The Board accepted, as a point of information, notice of
civil action regarding land taking for sewer easement in the
City of Woburn.
The Board reviewed the proposed contract for storm warnings
by Weather Services, Inc. in the amount of $650.00 for the period
July 1 , 1977 through June 30, 1978 at an increase in cost of
$30.00 over the existing contract. Assistant Superintendent
McIntire assured the Board that the service was invaluable and
it was moved, seconded and voted to authorize the Superintendent
to sign the contract.
Mr. William C. Bliss met with the Board at 7:45 P.M. to
discuss the possible installation of sewer main in Barbara
Lane. The Board reviewed the facts as follows: a Public Hearing
was held on February 22, 1977 and at that time the abutters of
Barbara Lane voted 2 in favor and 4 opposed to the installation
of sewer main in their street and that it is the policy of the
Board to adhere to the wishes of the majority. Therefore, it
was determined that it is conceivable that a sewer main will not
be installed in this particular street until the property
owners petition for it or unless Mr. Bliss can successfully '
negotiate with his neighbors.
The Board signed Order of Taking on each of the follow-
ing streets: _
Annette Lane Balsam Road
Beaver Road Hodson Lane
Indian Tree Lane Red Gate Lane
Rustic Lane
Acting Assistant Superintendent Bergeron outlined the pro-
posed sewer main extension on Parkview Road and Oakland Road to
be accomplished by developer John Manning. Following a brief
discussion it was moved, seconded and voted to take the matter
under advisement until the question concerning a performance
bond is resolved.
Mr. Bergeron advised the Board that residents of Lafayette
Road are complaining of poor water pressure and indicated on a
plan the location of the 1114-inch water main and also indicated
the location of a proposed 8" main and location of proposed hydrant, '
stating it would be necessary to take an easement in Lafayette
Road before proceeding. It will also be necessary to take ease-
ments through private property in order to provide service to
house numbers 34, 48 and 55. The Board instructed Mr. Bergeron
to prepare cost estimates, schedule a Hearing on July 11th and
proceed with negotiations for easements on private property.
Bids for sewer contract (77-4) were reviewed. Note from
the Engineering Division indicated that Reading Sewer Contracts
were revised to exclude bid bonds. Contract documents had been
sent to Town Counsel for review and were returned on March 25th
approved with minor changes suggested in other parts of the
documents but with the allowance of only Treasurer 's or Certified
Checks termed legally correct. After bid opening, it was found
a new law had been passed in October of 1976 allowing the use
of bid bonds on this type of project and a communication from ,
the Department of Labor and Industries on June 10th indicated
the Town may not be able to reject bids with bid bonds. The
Minutes - continued June 13, 1977
bids were as follows:
Masoncraft, Inc. $ 389,267.44 . . . . bid bond
' Justino, Inc. * 390,087.50 bid bond
Charm Construction 417, 555.50 $20,000. check
C. Justino, Inc. had made a clerical error in Item III-7 which
reduced their bid by $1 , 120.00 making the actual total bid
$388,967.50 and the lowest bid submitted. The Engineers had
estimated the project cost at $335,000. The Board instructed
the Superintendent to return all bid deposits with the exception
of the low three and if approved by Town Counsel to allow Charm
Construction to substitute a bid bond in lieu of their $20,000.
check. The matter was tabled pending advice from Town Counsel .
The Board reviewed the cost of operation of the Incinerator
from March 21 to May 27 and the report was accepted as a point
of information.
The Superintendent's schedule of proposed salary increases
was reviewed by the Board and Mr. Blood moved, Mr. Russell seconded
and it was voted to approve the Superintendent's salary.
' The Board reviewed letter and background information con-
cerning various developments from the Conservation Commission.
It was accepted as a point of information.
Read letter from Peter A. Shields requesting permission to
close Randall Road from Lisa Lane northward to the dead end from
1 :00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 19th in order to hold
a block party. It was moved, seconded and voted to grant per-
mission subject to the following conditions:
1 . The area be policed and proper insurance be obtained.
2. No alcoholic beverages be served or consumed in the public way.
3. The area be swept and returned to a clean condition at the
conclusion of the event.
The Board signed letters to Pitt Pipeline Company and Fan-
toni Company setting completion date of individual contract at
May 2, 1978.
It was moved, seconded and voted to authorize any single
available Board Member to sign the Bill Roll and Payroll each
week during the summer months.
The Board signed the Payroll for the period ending June 10,
and the Bill Roll dated June 17, 1977.
Meeting adjourned at 8: 55 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
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