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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-07-23 Board of Public Works Minutes July 23, 1979 Meeting of .the Board of Public Works convened in Room 16, Municipal Building at 7:30 P. M. Present were Chairman Price, Secretary Cowell , Board Mem- bers Testa, Dellart and Wood, Superintendent Louanis and Assis- tant Superintendent William Bergeron. Minutes of the meeting of July 9th were accepted with correction. The Board reviewed the Rules and Regulations governing the use of the Sanitary Landfill Area and memorandum recommending a fee be charged for the use of the facility. (copy of the Rules and Regulations and the memorandum appended hereto) Mr. Cowell requested the words "five gallon cans, oil drums," be stricken from Number 5 of the Rules and Regulations. A lengthy discussion ensued and was followed by a motion from Mrs. Wood that, in the interest of cost savings and in an effort to educate the public toward this end the solid waste disposal area be open the first Saturday only during the months of January, February, March, April , July, August, September and December. It was seconded. The vote was 2 in favor - 3 opposed. Mrs. Wood then moved that the Sanitary Landfill Area be open to residents of the Town of Reading the first and third Saturday of May, June, October and November as opposed to every Saturday in an effort to reduce costs. It was seconded: the vote 3 in favor and 2 opposed. The Sanitary Landfill Area therefore will be open the first and third Saturday of the month twelve months of the year. Mr. Cowell indicated that a fee schedule should be established and moved as follows: a) Residents of the Town, there be no fee; b) Commercial establishments depositing acceptable materials $50.00 annually and c) commercial rubbish disposal haulers depositing acceptable material $150 annually. There was no second. Mr. Testa moved the matter be tabled until the Superintendent can come up with some alternatives. Mr. Cowell seconded and it was voted. Super- intendent Louanis indicated it would be possible to have a fee schedule prepared for the Board' s review at the meeting of August 6th. Secretary Cowell read notice of public hearing at 9:00 P. M. regarding the extension of the sewer main on Chute Street for the purpose of connecting the residence at No. 45 to the main. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cressinger indicated their willingness to ' assume responsibility for the assessment that will be made on the property in the event the Town extends the main. Their septic system has been overflowing and the abutters have directed an expression of displeasure to the Board of Health. Superinten- dent Louanis indicated that Jiustino, Inc. , the present sewer contractor, is unwilling to assume this additional work as it is too remote from the area where he is working and would prove too costly. Mrs. Wood moved the hearing be closed. It was seconded and voted. Mr. Cowell moved we extend the sewer main on Chute Street to a point where it would be possible to connect the residence at No. 45 and assess betterments accordingly. It was seconded and voted. Superintendent Louanis reviewed his memorandum to the Board (copy attached) concerning the need for reconsideration of the transportation sharing concept in connection with the disposition of solid waste. Mrs. Wood suggested the meeting be held on a week night other than Monday to avoid conflict with other Board meetings. After a discussion of the problems facing the Board as outlined in the Superintendent ' s memorandum the Board suggested the following schedule of hearings to deal with the solid waste problem prior to the November Town Meeting as follows: (details of which will be worked out with the Chairman of the Board, the Boards representative to NESWC and the Superintendent) 09-10-79 A public hearing at which time NESWC will be asked to make its full presentation to the public. 09-17-79 Meet with Charles George, Resco, C.E.A. , and the Bureau of Solid Waste to review with them their pro- posal for reuse of the Municipal Incinerator Site. 10-15-79 Advertised public meeting with NESWC to review legal aspects of the proposed contract, and 10-29-79 Advertised public hearing to review the available options to the Town for a solid waste disposal pro- gram and propose recommendations to the Town Meeting. Cliff Allen and Ernest Mello appeared before the Board to express an appeal for a home for Pop Warner Football as they are no longer able to use the field at Parker Junior High School , Considerable discussion ensued and Superintendent Louanis suggested again as he had four years ago that they approach the Minutes - continued July 23, 1979 Recreation Committee and find a home ground for their efforts in working with the youngsters within the Town. It was agreed that the David Castine Memorial Field would be available for Pop Warner practice this Fall and in the event the area became unplayable they could practice at Sturges Park and the lighted softball field at Birch Meadow. It was also strongly urged that the Pop Warner Program express their need to the ad hoc committee for parks and playgrounds. The Superintendent pointed out that the field now being used for athletic events within the park system are being scheduled for activities beginning in April and ending in early November and this leaves no time for any regrowth of the grass area in the playground and in fact some programs will be over- lapping one another such as the softball program. The Chairman requested the Superintendent determine whether or not the soft- ball program had been extended over last year and report to the Board. Read letter from Glenn H. Matthews concerning an article that appeared in the newspaper entitled "Water Testing Gear on the Way" . At the request of the Chairman Price a motion was made to ask the Superintendent to write Mr. Matthews and answer his questions concerning Reading' s water supply. The motion was seconded and voted. Meeting adjourned temporarily and following a meeting of the Board of Survey reconvened at 11 : 15 P. M. The Board reviewed correspondence and file on Contract 78-4 Cleaning and Painting Auburn Street Elevated Storage Tank, noting that the letter from Robert L. Merithew, Inc, indicates that clean- ing and painting work on the elevated tank is now approximately 85% done in accordance with specifications. Most recent correspon- dence from Tankco, inc. , dated July 17, 1979 indicates they will complete the project in no more than ten working days upon notifi- cation of the date the tank is drained. Since Tank Co. , Inc. is in receivership, Superintendent Louanis stated he thought the Board should look to Town Counsel for direction as to which way to go on this Contract. Mr. Cowell suggested the Superintendent write to Town Counsel and bring him up-to-date on this issue. The Board read letter from Albert J. Wall , Superintendent of Public Works of the City of Woburn directed to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen in Reading requesting assistance from the Town of Reading in furnishing water to Woburn as they have lost two of their major water supply wells. The Board was unani- mous in its vote to authorize Chairman Price to sign a letter committing the Town of Reading to supply 3/4 of a million gallons of water per day to the City of Woburn at off-peak times. The Board reviewed letter from the State Department of Public Works regarding bids received for the reconstruction of Hopkins Street as follows: Peter H. Arakelian & Sons, Inc. 156 Main St. Groveland $115,575.00 J. Tropeano and Sons 43 Vine St. Andover 116,517.+ A. R. Belli , Inc. et al 271 Nevada St. Newtonville 117,321 . Charles Contracting Co. Inc. 75 Rosedale Rd. Watertown 125,499. Early and Sons, Inc. 58 So. Kimball Bradford, 135,748.50 Northeastern Const. Co. Inc. 21 Beaver Ct. , Framingham 147,962.00 The State recommended the Board award the contract to the low bidder Peter H. Arakelian and Son, Inc. of 156 Main Street, Grove- land, Massachusetts in the amount of $115,575.00. It was moved, seconded and voted as recommended by the State. The Board signed the following: Payroll for the period ending July 20, 1979 Bill Roll dated July 27, 1979 and Letter to Town Collector committing the following: Sewer Frontage Betterment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 641 .72 Sewer House Connection Betterment. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ,679.22 for collection. Meeting adjourned at 11 :45 P. M. Respectfully s mmi/tttedo,�/� Secretary - ( Y RULES AND REGULATIONS for the use of the SANITARY LANDFILL AREA 1 . Until subsequent change, and for the purpose of these rules and regulations, the Sanitary Landfill Area located on John Street is limited to Solid Waste generated within the Town of Reading. 2. Residents of the Town of Reading will show proof of residency upon request to any Police Officer, or Town Official , or any employee of the Town supervising the area. 3. Commercial rubbish disposal haulers and commercial establish- ments may purchase a permit from the Office of the Board of Public Works and will show said permit upon request to any Police Officer, Town Official or any emp loyee of the Town supervising the area and vehicles must be registered from Reading_ 4. No permit will be issued to commercial establishments or in- dependent contractors having their place of business outside the limits of the Town of Reading. 5. Materials which will be received from the residents of the Town of Reading are limited to bulk items, residential in nature, such as household furniture, appliances, tires, pipes, swing sets, auto parts, lawn mowers, _... r ' G44 larg drmm , scrap metal , mattresses, plastic, e plastic items and yard Makings, brush and ashes from stoves and fireplaces as examples, except for items in section 7 of these rules and regulations. 6. Materials which will be received from commercial rubbish dis- posal haulers and commercial establishments are limited to solid waste generated withL'�he Town of Reading in the normal operation of their business except for items in section 7 of these rules and regulations. 7. The Town of Reading reserves the right to reject any materials which it feels to be detrimental to the operation of the sani- tary landfill . Materials considered detrimental would include, but would not be limited to the following: rubbish of a large bulky nature including tree stumps, rubbish which would occupy substantial space, rubbish of a highly inflamable nature, rubbish of a specialized industrial nature, a chemical waste such as toxic, radioactive or otherwise hazardous material , pathological waste, chemicals and other materials which cannot legally be disposed of in properly operated sanitary landfill , liquid waste, sewage, sludge, septic tank pumpings, or rubbish which would require special handling. a Decisions under this section shall be made forthe Board of Public Works by the Superintendent. B. Wood from trees and brush shall meet the following requirements: a) Any stems or limbs two (2) inches in diameter or smaller shall be considered brush. b) All brush suitable for chipping will be deposited as direct- ed in the brush pile. c) Any stems or limbs larger than two (2) inches in diameter and not greater than twenty (20) inches in diameter shall be considered logs and must be cut into lengths no longer than forty-eight (48) inches or chipped suitable for mulch- ing purposes. d) Any stems or limbs larger than twenty (20) inches in dia- meter shall be cut into lengths no longer than (24) twenty- four inches. e) All diseased elm wood shall be placed in a special area in the sanitary landfill . 9. The Sanitary Landfill Area will be open to commercial rubbish disposal haulers and commercial establishments Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1 :00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. except for legal holidays. 10. The Sanitary Landfill Area will be open to residents of the Town of Reading, each Saturday for the months of May, June, October avid November and on the first and third Saturday for the months of Januar , February, March, April , July, August and Septembers rT"om 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. except for legal holidays. 11 . All metals brought to the sanitary landfill for disposal will be deposited as directed in the metal recycling pile. 12. Fee Schedule a)- Residents of the Town •of Reading. . . . . ... . . . .Fee, .none. b) Commercial establishments depositing accept- able materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .Fee $75 annually c) Commercial rubbish disposal haulers deposit- Imo, in rma erial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... ... . ...Fee $?5B annually,, 13. These Rules and Regulations are adopted under Article 7, Section 4 of the General By-Laws of the Town, and violations of these Rules and Regulations are subject to Article 27, Section 1 of the General By-Laws of the Town of Reading. These Rules and Regulations become effective July 1 , 1979. Board of Public Works 19 July 9, 1979 The rational behind charging for the rubbish disposed of at the landfill is twofold. 1 . Residents now have the option of disposing of bulk items in the normal rubbish collection pickup. If residents wish to take advantage of this service it would be possible to get rid of 52 bulk items per year. This should be enough to dispose of most items and virtually eliminate the require- ment for the landfill . People wishing to use the landfill facility can do so but should pay the proposed fee. 2. Commercial Permit holders of which there are about 28 pay the fee of $50.00 per year to use the facility and the two rubbish haulers pay $100 per year. The Department of Public Works started a sign in - locked gate procedure on May 14, 1979 for normal commercial operations during the week. The results of the 33 working days indicate that 591 trips were made to the facility. The two Commercial Haulers accounted for 267 trips during the time indicated or 45.2% of the trips. Reading Disposal , Inc. was highest with 208 trips and Jiffy Disposal was second with 59 recorded trips. The fee schedule should be implemented and the Town' s sub- sidy of the permit holders especially the commercial haulers should be ended. The Town should also allow the use of the facility on an as available basis and not be obligated to remain open. The fee collection if implemented would be based upon actual signed in trips for commercial permit holders that will be billed on a monthly basis, failure to pay within a specified time will result in a loss of the use of the facility. The fee for residents would be via a ticket system each ticket equal to one dollar. . . .to be obtained at the Town Hall Complex. i ITEM N0. . . . . . . 13 July 9, 1979 Sanitary Landfill and Recycling Salaries $ 31 ,460.00 Expenses 30,000.00 Equipment 7,740.00 Drain Relocation 18,850.00 Total Cost $ 88,050.00 Recycling Income $ 4,000.00 Permit Income 1 .600.00 Total Income $ 5,600.00 Net Cost $ 88,050.00 - $ 5,600.00 $ 82,450.00/yr The present yearly usage of the sanitary landfill results in approximately 10,100 tons of material being disposed of. The commercial operation contributes approximately 3,000 tons per year and the residents approximately 7, 100 tons per year. The average cost per ton , $ 82,450.00/yr./. 10,100 ton/yr = $8. 16/ton The average cost per cubic yard assuming an average weight of 250 lbs. per cubic yard for uncompacted rubbish is as follows: The average cost per cubic yard $8. 16/ton x ton/2000# x 250#/cy .$1 .02,6 Therefore, use $1 .00/c.y. to set fee schedule as determined last yr. JOHN N. PRICE, Chairman OFFICE OF DOUGLAS A. COWELL Sen M, TOWN OF READING DAVID L. =A DON B. DIHART BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS GAIL F. WOOD E. ROGER LOUANIS, Supertut�t MUNICIPAL BUILDING READING. MASS, 01887 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 t such betterment assessment. Sewer Frontage Betterment $ 641 .72 Sewer House Connection Betterment 1 ,037.50 Total $1 ,679.22 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 third day of July A.D. 1979. 7 09 i � r See Committment Sheet For List