HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-12 Board of Public Works Minutes March 12, 1979
Meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in Room 16,
Municipal Building at 7:30 P. M.
Present were Chairman Dustin, Secretary Price, Board Mem-
ber Douglas Cowell , Superintendent Louanis and William Redford
of the Engineering Division. The Finance Committee was repre-
sented by Paul Metcalf and Gail Wood.
It was moved, seconded and voted to approve the minutes of
the meeting of March 5th as written.
Mr. Price moved, Mr. Cowell seconded and it was voted to
authorize the Chairman to sign letters dated February 26, 1979
(copies attached) to the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Health
and the Planning Board.
The Board reviewed memorandum from the Superintendent out-
lining proposed method of selecting a consulting engineer for
the Water Department Expansion Program together with a suggested
"Invitation for Qualifications", appended hereto. It was moved,
® seconded and voted to proceed as outlined in the Superintendent' s
memorandum.
Meeting adjourned temporarily and reconvened at 7:45 P.M.
following a meeting of the Board of Survey.
Read Notice of Public Hearing at 7:45 P.M. regarding tak-
ing an easement through private property located off Grove Street
for drainage and sewerage purposes. Superintendent Louanis in-
dicated the abutters had agreed to grant the easement in consider-
ationof a new driveway apron and reseeding of the trench area
where a sewer house connection had been installed. The purpose of
the easement is to improve the drainage on Grove and Franklin
Streets prior to reconstruction. It was moved, seconded and
voted to close the hearing. It was moved, seconded and voted
to take the easement at 208 Grove Street through property owned
by Theodore E. and Barbara E. Nigro for drainage and sewerage pur-
poses and the Board signed the Order of Taking.
The Board reviewed Articles to be presented by the Board of
Public Works at the May Town Meeting. It was moved, seconded and
voted to table action on this until the conclusion of the Hearing
scheduled at 8:00 P. M.
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Read Notice of Public Hearing at 8:00 P. M. regarding tak-
ing an easement through private property located off Brewer Lane
for drainage and sewerage purposes. Superintendent Louanis in- ,
dicated that Dennis M. and Theresa L. Symes had agreed to grant
the easement for the placement of a sewer ejector station in con-
sideration of an abatement of their sewer frontage assessment
of $452.64. It was moved, seconded and voted to close the Hear-
ing. Following a brief discussion it was moved, seconded and
voted to take the easement, grant the abatement of $452.64 for
sewer frontage assessment and the Board signed the Order of Tak-
ing.
The Board resumed discussion of the Articles to be presented
at Town Meeting and it was moved, seconded and voted to instruct
the Superintendent to proceed and present the Articles to the
Selectmen prior to 8:00 P.M. on March 19th requesting that the
Superintendent poll the absent Board Members (Testa and Russell )
before doing so.
Mr. Russell joined the meeting at 8:05 P. M.
The Board reviewed letter from Tyler and Reynolds
Town Counsel , dated February 22, 1979 concerning possible future
adjustments of water rates within the Town together with Notice
of Change in Water Rate and in Sewer Use Charge as prepared by
the Department. Following a discussion it was moved, seconded
and voted to publish the Notice of Public Hearing on March 26,
1979 concerning the change in the water rates and sewer use charge
and to post the notice in three locations in Town.
Read Notice of Public Hearing at 8: 15 P.M. regarding taking
an easement through private property located off Pearl for drain-
age and sewerage purposes. Construction of two new homes has
impeded the path of drainage from Pearl Street into the swamp
causing puddling in the street. Therefore, Superintendent Louanis
recommended taking the easement and placing drainage in Pearl
Street and directing the runoff through the easement area into
the swamp. Mr. and Mrs. Quagan have signed a Waiver of Claim
from Damages through their property at 746 Pearl Street. It was
moved, seconded and voted to close the hearing. It was then
moved, seconded and voted to proceed with taking the easement
through property owned by Robert J. and J. Gail Quagan at 746
Pearl Street and the Board signed the Order of Taking.
The Board signed the Pay Roll for the period ending March
9th and the Bill Roll dated March 16, 1979.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P. M.
�e tful ly %Lomitted,
ecretar/'Y
M E M 0 R A ND U M
TO: Board of Public Works
FROM: Superintendent
DATE: March 9, 1979
RE: Water Department Expansion Program
The following is an outline of a possible way to select
a consulting engineer for the Water Department Expansion Program,
and I would like the Board' s approval or modification to the pro-
posed process.
1 . Selection Committee
A. An invitation for qualifications would be advertised in
which we would outline briefly the scope of the project
and ask the firms to indicate their ability in regard to
the general type of work to be accomplished.
B. A Selection Committee made up of the Public Works staff
as follows: Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of
' Construction and Assistant Superintendent of Engineering.
C. This committee would review qualification proposals and
make a recommendation to the Board.
2. Request for Engineering Services for Design and Construction
of the New and/or Renovated Water Treatment Facilities and
Water Supply Exploration.
A. The Selection Committee will review the proposal from the
engineering firm selected in (1) above and after careful
evaluation in visiting projects designed and built by the
firm make a recommendation to the Board of the three (3)
firms in the order the committee feels are the most
qualified.
3. Final selection of the firm by the Board of Public Works.
A. The Board may accept the recommendation of the Selection
Committee, or
B. The Board may interview the firms and make a selection.
' INVITATION FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading, Massachu-
setts requests qualification data from consultant engineers in-
terested in the following planned project. a) Evaluation of the
existing conventional water treatment facility and/or construction
of new water treatment facility. Completed facilities are to pro-
vide consistently safe, potable water for the residents of Reading
and must meet all requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act of
1974 PL-94-523 and subsequent drinking water standards promulgated
by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Written statements should be submitted, brief but specific,
and may be accompanied by a brochure to indicate qualifications,
staffing and past experience. Specific experience records are
requested relating to design and construction of water treatment
facilities, including conventional and other treatment methods,
chlorination facilities, and backwash treatment and/or disposal
facilities, as well as distribution storage facilities.
Following an evaluation of the experience and qualifications
of firms submitting statements, personal interviews will be conducted
with not less than six firms selected for further consideration.
Interested parties must reply to the Board of Public Works,
16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867 by
DRAFT
PAUL C. DUSTIN. CAa,+ "
TOWN OF READING OFFICE OF JOHN N. RUSSELL oma.p
DOUGLAS A. COWELL
40 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
rp DAVID L TESTA
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MUNICIPAL BUILDING E. ROGER LOUANIS.
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�xodJa READING. MASS. 01887
MASSACHUSETTS February 26, 1979
F. A. Smith, ChairmanI,
Board of Selectmen
16 Lowell Street
Reading, Massachusetts 01867
Dear Chairman Smith:
The Board of Public Works is currently investigating poten-
tial reuses for the municipal incinerator and incinerator area.
Interest to date indicates a solid waste disposal option as a
strong possibility.
Options currently being discussed are as follows:
1 . Proposals for transfer stations
2. Proposal for baling and transfer operation
3. Possible reuse of the existing site facilities with
' modifications
4. Possible conversion of existing site facility to energy
producing units.
Since the options are only in the preliminary stages de-
finitive information on individual options is not extensive but
several interested parties have expressed a desire to lease or
buy the area. The Board of Public Works realizes that this type
of arrangement would probably come under the jurisdiction of the
Board of Selectmen as provided for in Chapter 40, Section 3 of
the Massachusetts General Laws. The Board of Public Works under-
stands that the land will , most likely, have to be turned back
�to the Selectmen for ultimate disposal as required by Chapter 40,
Section 15A.
The Board of Public Works is acting as an agent for the
Town to determine what viable options the Town has open and
realizes that any arrangements .made will be the result of par-
ticipation by other Boards and the approval of Town Meeting would
be mandatory to consumate any final negotiations.
The Board of Public Works would be receptive to any sugges-
tions or concerns that the Board of Selectmen may have regarding
D R A F T
PAUL C. DUSTIN. Op in an
OFFICE OF JOHN W. PRICE. Secretory
TOWN OF READING JOHN R. RUSSELL
DOUGLAS A. COWELL
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS DAVID L. TESTA
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a MUNICIPAL BUILDING E. ROGER LOUANIS. Superintendent
READING. MASS. 01887
MASSACHUSETTS February 26, 1979
Maureen O' Brien, Chairperson
Planning Board
52 Sanborn Street
Reading, Massachusetts 01867
Dear Chairperson O'Brien:
The Board of Public Works is currently investigating po—
tential reuses for the municipal incinerator and incinerator
area. Interest to date indicate a solid waste disposal option
as a strong possibility.
Options currently being discussed are as follows:
1 . Proposals for transfer stations
2. Proposal for baling and transfer operation
3. Possible reuse of the existing site facilities with
modifications
4. Possible conversion of existing site facility to energy
producing units.
Since the options are only in the preliminary stages defini—
tive information on individual options is not extensive but sever—
al interested parties have expressed a desire to buy or lease the
land.
The Board of Public Works is currently acting as an agent
for the Town to determine what viable options the Town has open
and realizes that any arrangements made will be the result of
participation by other Boards and the approval of Town Meeting
would be mandatory to consumate any final negotiations.
The Board of Public Works would be receptive to any suggestions
or concerns that the Planning Board may have regarding this
matter and look forward to providing a short and long term
solution to the Town' s solid waste disposal needs as well as
the expedient reuse of a valuable Town property.
Very truly yours,
Chairman
DRAFT
�— PAUL C. DUSTIN. 0Mi ..
OFFICE OF JOHN W. PRICE. Se Oa,y
TOWN OF READING JOHN H. RUSSELL
DOUGLAS A. COWELL
a " y BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS DAVID L. T TA
pa MUNICIPAL BUILDING E. ROGER LOUANIS. SuVennte dmt
p`e READING. MASS. OIa67 �II
February 26, 1979 '.
MASSACHUSETTS
John D. Cafazzo, Chairman
Board of Health
16 Lowell Street
Reading, Massachusetts 01867
Dear Chairman Cafazzo:
The Board of Public Works is currently investigating
potential reuses for the municipal incinerator and incin-
erator area. Interest to date indicate a solid waste dis-
posal option is a strong possibility.
The Board is well aware of the jurisdiction of the
Board of Health outlined in Chapter 111 , Section 150A of
the Massachusetts General Laws and of the authority over
the normal day-to-day operations.
The past experience indicates that the two departments
have worked well together in providing for the safe disposal
— - _ of the Townes solid waste requirements but now is the time
to�aak- to�the future-requirements of the Town and to pro-
vide the Town with some realistic long term solutions.
The Board of Public Works would like to invite the
Board of Health to help establish and review the possible
reuse proposals and to assist in developing operating criteria
necessary for the continuation of satisfactory solid waste
disposal needs of the Town.
Options currently being discussed are as follows:
1 . Proposals for transfer stations
2. .. Proposal for baling and transfer operation
3. Possible reuse of the existing site facilities with
modifications
4. Possible conversion of existing site facility to energy
producing units.
Since the options are only in the preliminary stages
Adefinitive information on individual options is not extensive
5aven Street would be eliminated resulting in a net gain to the Town of
linately eight to ten parking spaces. It was than moved, seconded
ed 4-0 to grant permission to Mr. Bastolla for the curb out as SII!! --
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lined in the Plan dated 7-13-78 drawn by Robert Parsons, Architect
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ject to the condition that he conform with all items indicated on the
i except #11 and #12 parking spaces.
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The Board adjourned the meeting temporarily and met as the Hoard of
ey reconvening as the Board of Public Works at 8:10 P. M. _
Letter and proposal from Jortberg Associates, 1 Newbury Street, .
body, Massachusetts was accepted as a point of information. It was I
ed, seconded and voted to instruct the Superintendent to advertise for l
s in order that the Board may receive proposals on possible or antici-
ted use of the Incinerator. iI, )
The Board recessed at 8:25 P.M. and reconvened at 8:30 P. M. at which
they met with the commercial users of the John Street Dump site and
Board of Selectmen. Approximately thirty-five people attended the -
eting. Mr. Austin greeted those in attendance, explained that the Board
To meet with the commercial people to discuss the proposed fee schedule
of the solid waste disposal area. Secretary Price read the Rules and n
iulations for the Use of the Sanitary Landfill Area, Following a lengthy .I,j
scussion Mr. Price moved that the following permit schedule be adopted:
00,00 per year for three (3) years for all commercial establishments;
.00 per year per vehicle for three (3) years for all rubbish haulers. '-
emotion was seconded. After further discussion the Hoard voted 3-1 in Ili j
osition to the motion. Mr. Price moved that the Board adopt a permit --
hedule as follows: $50.00 for commercial establishments arms $100,00 per
hicle for rubbish haulers until July 1, 1979 and a 5 % escalation per year
r the next two ( ) years after that date, The motion was seconded. During
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e discussion following the motion it was noted that the Hoard did not have -_-
e authority to bind future Hoards and that the 5% escalation per year I :
d do this. The motion was opposed by a 3-1 vote. It was moved by Mr. --
ce that the existing permit schedule of $50.00 per year for commercial
istablisbments and $100,00 per year per vehicle for rubbish haulers be --
ecetad by the Hoard. It was seconded and voted 3-1 to continue the exist-
tes, Mr. Marvin Rosenthal commented that he had received complaints
ee - grocery size paper bags for rubbish collection and the fact that
he private rubbish contractor was not collecting them. He felt that it was
he desire of Town Meeting to allow residents to put rubbish in any container,
Some members of the Board expressed similar feelings on the subject. It
was moved, seconded and voted to allow residents to use grocery bags for
rubbish containers and that each bag would be considered as one of the
six ma:dmim allowed per week. The Assistant Superintendent was instructed
to contact Browning-Ferris Industries and inform them of the Board's action.
Mr. Price moved, it was seconded that the following be deleted from the rules
concerning the use of the sanitary landfill area: "that all vehicles must
be registered in the Town of Reading", on the grounds that people who live
in Reading or do business in Reading drive vehicles that are not necessarily
registered from a Reading address. It was voted 3-1 in favor of deleting
ithe said phrase.
The Board signed the Pay Roll for the period ending July 14th and the
Bill Rolle dated July 21, 1978 and commitment sheet for sewer laterals in
,I the amount of $1,020.00.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P. M.
peetitillp su tted,
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PAUL C. DUSTIN, Cha ..
OFFICE Or JOHN W. PRICE, SfRet&Ty
TOWN OF READING JOHN H. RUSSELL
DOUGLAS A. COWELL
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS DAVID L. TESTA
E. ROGER LOUANIS. Snperintmtlmt
x MUNICIPAL BUILDING
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MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
The undersigned, Board of Public Works of the
Town of Reading, in compliance with the provisions of
General Laws, Chapter 80, as amended by Chapter 63 of the
Acts of 1933, hereby Certify that the lists herewith con-
tain the names of persons against whom we have made better-
ment assessments together with the location of the land
benefited by the improvement and the nature and amount of
such betterment assessment.
Se.l
Sewer House Connection Betterment $215.60
Such list is certified to you for the purpose
of committing the same to the Tax Collector, as provided
by law.
WITNESS our hands this twenty sixth day of
March A.D. 1979.
- See Committment Sheet
For List
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