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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-08-15 Board of Public Works Minutes August 15, 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 Russell and Botka, Assistant Superintendent of Operations McIntire and Acting Assistant Superintendent-Engineering, Bergeron and Carl Beaulieu of the Finance Committee. Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted with correc- tion. The Board reviewed letter sent to the Water Resources Com- mission, Division of Water Pollution Control regarding Fiscal Year 1978 Federal Priority List Wastewater Treatment Facilities together with supporting information. It was accepted as a point of information. The Board of Selectmen had requested a list of projects for the Economic Development Administration and the prepared list in order of priority, i .e. High, Moderate and Low, was submitted to the ' Board for comment. Following considerable discussion the Board re- quested that Item 2 under Moderate Priority, namely Park Construc- tion, be moved up to become Item 6 on High Priority. List as a- mended attached hereto. Mr. Robert Fuller appeared before the Board in behalf of the Reading Y.M.C.A. and with the aid of Mr. Bergeron indicated on a plan where the 'Y ' planned to locate the driveway entrance and exit to their property on Arthur B. Lord Drive. Vertical granite curb with an eight foot radius will be used in each in- stance. Following a brief discussion, it was moved, seconded and voted to grant permission for the curb cuts as shown on the plan. -It was further moved, seconded and voted to allow the Y.M.C.A, to tie into the existing catch basin subject to the review and approval of the Engineering Division. Read Notice of Public Hearing regarding taking of easements for drainage, sewerage and water purposes in, and in the vicinity of Lafayette Road, a private way located off Main Street (Route 28) . Mr . Alfred Overton questioned the cost of his individual service pipe since the original plan for servicing his home at #55 and the Amato residence at #48 had been altered. The Board directed Mr. Bergeron to prepare a new cost estimate and in- form the property owners of the probable cost. It was moved, ' seconded and voted to close the Hearing. It was further moved, seconded and voted to take the easement for water, drainage and sewer purposes in and through Lafayette Road. The Board signed the Orders of Taking through properties owned by the following: (1 ) Hubert and Frances Cronin - Ralph and Doris Lake - Mary L. Comers and Jean J. Jorio (2) Alfred and Dorothy Overton (3) Joyce M. Rand The Board met with Atty. Vigeant and his client Mr. Fernekees, a property owner on Barbara Lane. Mr. Vigeant reviewed the history of discussions, letters and meetings relative to the installation of a main sewer in Barbara Lane. The Board reviewed Town Counsel 's opinion, as follows: "Regardless of the wishes of the homeowners, it is clear that the Board is authorized to extend the sewer to Barbara Lane, either to Mr. Fernekees ' lot or for the entire length of the Lane, and to assess all of the abuttors accordingly if they deem such action necessary to public convenience and health. Should , the Board decide to extend the sewer to Mr. Fernekees ' lot, I would prefer to see assessments levied in the usual manner, that is to the owners of record, and have Mr. Fernekees enter into a private agreement with the other abuttors by which he would pay their assessments. If for some reason the other abuttors would not en- ter into such a private agreement, then I can find no reason why the Board may not enter into an agreement with Mr. Fernekees where- by he would agree to pay the frontage assessments for the other abuttors, as well as his own, if the Board votes to extend the sewer to his lot." A lengthy discussion ensued and it was agreed to hold another sewer hearing on September 19, 1977 at 7:45 P.M. In the interim Mr. Fernekees and his attorney could proceed with negotiations with the neighbors on Barbara Lane. The Board di- rected Assistant Superintendent McIntire to send notices of the impending hearing to the abuttors via certified mail . , Meeting adjourned temporarily in order that the Board could meet as the Board of Survey and reconvened at 9:45 P. M. Minutes - continued August 15, 1977 The Board reviewed letter from Town Counsel concerning pri- vate construction of a sewer in a public way wherein General Law Chapter 83, Section 8 is cited as follows: "no person shall dig up or make an excavation in a public way for the laying altering or repairing of a drain or sewer without obtaining a written' permit from the board or officer having charge of the mainten- ance and repair of sewers in the town in which such way is situated," and that, "no such permit shall , except in case of an emergency, be approved or issued by said board or officer until copies of the notices to public utility companies required by section forty of chapter eight-two have been filed with said board or officer by the applicant for such permit." Following a lengthy discussion it was moved, seconded and voted to grant permission to allow the construction of the sewer within the public way subject to the following recommendations of Town Counsel : 1 . The plans and specifications for the construction of the sewer should be carefully reviewed by the Board and, if necessary, by the Department of Public Health and the Department of Public Works. 2. An agreement should be entered into whereby the progress, nature and completion of the construction is carefully monitored and restricted, together with provisions for appropriate enforce- ment remedies by the Board. 3. A performance and payment bond in the full amount required to complete the construction of the sewer should be• provided. 4. Public Liability insurance in an amount suitable to the Board should be provided. 5. As part of the agreement enumerated in number two above, the terms of the conveyance to the Town should be set forth, includ- ing the obligation of Mr. Manning to indemnify the Town for any loss or liability arising by reason of his construction of the sewer. and the Engineering Division's recommendations as follows: 1 . The Town approve the contractor doing the work. 2. A performance bond in an amount determined by the Engineering Division be furnished to the Town. 3: The Town receive a conveyance of easements and utilities in- stalled. 4. The plans submitted with proposed sewer main extension, if re- quired, be modified to meet the requirements of the Engineer- ing Division. 5. All work done be inspected by the Engineering Division and installed according to the specifications of the Department. 6. The contractor will provide all equipment necessary to per- form and pass air pressure tests satisfactory to the Engineer- ing Division. 7. The contractor or developer will repair any damage to the roadways and right-of-way areas and will provide the necessary trench patches for all work done and at the lapse of 90 days from the installation of the last trench patch the entire disturbed area would be given a one inch thick bituminous concrete overlay. Mr. Symes, of Chimo Development, who has agreed to purchase the property from Mr. Manning was present and agreed to conform with the ruling. The Board reviewed bids received on Contract 77-8 for Apply- ing Bituminous Chip Seal , as follows: Bell and Flynn, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unit price .40 square yard Able Bituminous Contr. Inc. . . . . . . . .Unit price .447 square yard Following a brief discussion it was moved, and seconded to award the contract to Bell and Flynn, Inc. The vote: 3 in favor, Mr. Price opposed. The Board reviewed bids received on repairing bituminous concrete roads and sidewalks with infra-red heater method, as follows: Felix A. Marino Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.50 a square yard It was moved and seconded to authorize the Superintendent to con- tract with Marino the only bidder, for infra-red heater method of repairing bituminous concrete roads and sidewalks at the unit price of $6.50 per square yard. The vote: 3 in favor, Mr. Price opposed. Read letter from Robert W. Fitzgerald in which he requested that the sewer main be extended in Colonial Drive in order that he could request a house connection for his home at number 71 . It was moved, seconded and voted to table the item until Septem- ber 12th or 19th and Assistant Superintendent McIntire was directed Minutes - continued August 15, 1977 to write Mr. Fitzgerald acknowledging receipt of his letter and inform him of the Board 's action, stating further that in the meantime a study of the Brewer Lane area would be done. The Board met with Mr. John R. Rivers of Riverside Homes, Inc. and Peter Ogren of Hayes Engineering who indicated on a plan the location of the seven lots on the easterly side of South Street where Mr. Rivers intends to build. The builder agreed to conform with the comments of the Engineering Division, as follows: 1 . The seven lots shown on the plan all have sufficient frontage and area to meet the existing Zoning By Laws as legal build- able lots. 2. The developer wishes to provide municipal services by easement into the property to allow the homes to have a large noise barrier from Route 93• 3. The final location, plans, specifications, etc. , would be done to the satisfaction of the Superintendent using Town of Reading specifications. 4. The developer will be required to provide all legal documents to convey the easements and municipal services to the Town and provide a performance bond in a form acceptable to the Town. 5. There will be a separate driveway for each lot within the limits of the lot being served. 6. The water main would loop down along the property line of Lot 5 and 6 and have a hydrant and tee installed to allow the Town to close the loop sometime in the future. 7. A normal house service will be installed in a utility easement across Lot 6 for the Lot 7 water service in place of extend- ing the water main into Lot 7. 8. The easement water main would in effect eliminate the need of approximately 470 lineal feet of water main for the eventual loop connection to the West Street side of South Street. 9• Having the utilities in the easement will create no problem for the opposite side of South Street due to the fact that Route 93 butts up to South Street in the proposed project area. 10. One inch bituminous concrete overlay on the street where utilities are placed on South Street. The Board signed the Plan. Mr. Price suggested tabling a discussion concerning the Municipal Incinerator until the Superintendent returns from his vacation. Underground construction is in progress in the area of Causeway Road and the Municipal Light Department has requested permission to move one pole for a short time, make a temporary replacement, and when work is complete place the pole as near as possible to its original position. Mr. Bergeron indicated on a plan the present and temporary location of the pole and the Board agreed to grant permission as there would be no inconvenience to other property owners. The Board reviewed letter of application to become a licensed drain layer from Donohoe & sons, Inc. , 80 Pearl Street in Reading and the supporting references. It was moved, seconded and voted to issue a license to Jerry Donohoe, President of Donohoe and Sons, Inc. providing he furnish a proper bond and pay the standard license fee of $25.00. The Board signed the Payroll for the period ending August 12th and the Bill Roll dated August 19th, 1977• r Meeting adjourned at 11 :00 P. M. R pecttffuullllly submitted, /Yv ecretary LIST OF PROJECTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION High Priority 1 . Exploration for additional water supply $ 100,000. 2. Development of wells 300,000. 3: New water mains 100,000. 4. Improvements to Water Treatment Plant 2,000,000. 5. Road Reconstruction Program 400,000. 6. Park Construction 500,000. 7. Salt Storage Building 50,000. 8. Construction of Master Drainage System 3,400,000. 9. Main Sewer Sealing Program 100,000. Moderate Priority 1 . Maintenance Garage Addition 150,000. 2. Sidewalk construction and reconstruction 250,000. 3• Granite Curb Construction and reconstruction 250,000. 4. water Main relining 100,000. 5. Painting and repairs Auburn St. Water Storage Tk. 75,000. Low Priority 1 . Parking area at the Depot 250,000. 2. New Street Signs for all Town ways 20,000. 3. Water Main Replacement 100,000. Revised 8-15-77