HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-04-24 Board of Public Works Minutes April 24, 1978
Meeting of the Board of Public Works opened in the Auditorium
of the Community Center at 7:30 P. M.
Present were Chairman Dustin, Secretary Price, Board Members
Russell , Cowell and Testa and Superintendent Louanis.
Mr. Dustin reported to the Board that the Finance Committee
had reinstated $940 in the Forestry Division Expense Account and
$5,300 in the Landfill and Recycling Salary Account and $3,500 in
the landfill and Recycling Expense Account but we were unsuccessful
in winning the Finance Committee's approval for $17,000 for the
Water Department expenses for computer data processing equipment.
Mr., Russell moved that we do not present the Computer Data Study
to the Town Meeting but rather give a report on this at the Fall
Town Meeting and prepare a money Article for the next�7gln Meeting.
Mr. Price read Notice of Public Hearing regarding the proposed
extension of ,the main sanitary sewer in Border Road, West Street,
South Street, Whitehall Lane and Breton Circle. Approximately
thirty people attended the hearing. Chairman Dustin introduced
the Board, outlined the proposed sewer program stating that there
was a difference in procedure in that sewer laterals will be con—
structed to the property line so that the street can be returned
to a better condition with greater speed. This method will elimin—
ate the constant digging up of the roadway and trench patching as
has been done in the past. The abutters will be billed for thirty
(30%) percent of the lateral upon completion and seventy (70%) per—
cent later when the house connection is made by a licensed drain
layer connecting the home with the sewer system. The property
owner will be required to make his own arrangements for the
connection from the street line to the home at his own expense.
Negotiations are underway to obtain an easement from Border Road
to Richards Circle in Woburn in order that a sewer interceptor may
be installed thereby eliminating the need for a pumping station
at the end of Border Road. Routine questions were asked of and
answered by the Board. It was moved, seconded and votedto close
the Hearing. Members of the Engineering Division remained to
answer questions regarding specific parcels of property. Members
of the Board and the Superintendent returned to Room 16, Munici-
pal Building where the meeting continued.
Mr. Russell reported to the Board that he had been in con-
tact with the Cochairman of the Conservation Commission, Lynn
Stasz, and she had indicated they had an opportunity to apply for
some funds to develop the land off Pinevale Avenue controlled by
the Conservation Commission for non-organized sport and had re-
quested that the Board of Public Works assist in some of the en-
gineering. Since the Board had already approved $3,000 for non-
organized sports activity to be spent on the Higgins property Mr.
Russell moved, it was seconded and voted that $3,000 of the Special
Parks Construction Funds be used to assist the Conservation Commission
in the engineering of the Pinevale site and if it is not needed the
money will be spent at the Higgins property as planned. ,
The Board met with Michael Gustin of Browning-Ferris, Inc.
at 8:45 P.M. to discuss a possible solution to the problem of dispo-
sition of solid waste generated by commercial and business estab-
lishments in the Town. Mr. Joseph Alpedo and a representative of
the Boston Stove Company, as well as representatives of two or three
other small businesses joined the meeting. Superintendent Louanis
pointed out that the solid waste disposal area was still available
to the commercial people for non-burnables. A discussion ensued
relative to the volume of burnable trash and options available for
handling it. The Board requested that Browning-Ferris Industries,
Inc. supply cost figures for a 50 yard box to be located at the
present incinerator site, hauling and dump fees, etc. Mrs. Adams
asked that the record show her request for reconsideration of the
vote of March 11 , 1978 when it was decided to take advantage of
the substantial budget cut with the contract option. Chairman
Dustin noted that three options were available at this time, as
follows:
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1 . No commercial pickup
2. A mini transfer station
3. Town wide pickup
The Board agreed to meet with the interested parties at 7:30 P.M.
on April 25, 1978 and attempt to resolve the matter.
The Board signed the Pay Roll for the period ending April 21 ,
1978 and the Bill Roll dated April 28, 1978.
Meeting adjourned at 11 : 15 P.M.
,RTspectfully submitted,
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