HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-10-09 Board of Public Works Minutes October 9, 1979
' Meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in the Audi-
torium of the Community Center at 7:30 P. M.
Present were Chairman Price, Secretary Cowell , Board Mem-
bers Testa, DeHart and Wood and Superintendent Louanis.
Mrs. Wood moved, Mr. DeHart seconded and it was voted to
approve the minutes of the previous meeting as submitted.
Chairman Price read letter from McCarthy Leasing wherein-
they acknowledge notification that the Board has decided to
purchase rather than lease equipment for the next two years.
The Board voted at the previous meeting to take an easement
through land easterly of Margaret Road for the purpose of extend-
ing the water main, looping the system and eliminating two dead
ends. It was moved, seconded and voted to sign the Order of
Taking.
Bids were received on September 24th at 10:00 A.M. for
Rock Salt and Solar Salt at Wakefield, Massachusetts Depart-
ment of Public Works. Nine surrounding Towns participated in
this cooperative effort with the following result:
Bidder Rock Salt Solar Salt
International Salt Co. $ 26.84 No bid
Diamond Crystal Salt Co. No bid No bid
Eastern Minerals $ 25.93 $ 25.93
Superintendent Louanis reported that the low bid last year was
$25.00 per ton. Mr. Cowell moved, Mrs. Wood seconded and it
was voted to award the contract for rock and solar salt to
Eastern Minerals in accordance with their bid in an amount not
to exceed the cost for 1 ,000 ton.
The Board recessed for five minutes.
Secretary Cowell read notice of public hearing regarding the
Town of Reading' s solid waste concerns, the hearing a continua-
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tion of the hearing begun on October 2d and to be continued fur-
ther on October 15th when it will be concluded.
Chairman Price welcomed everone present stating that NESWC
' had made a presentation on October 2d and this evening Charles
George Trucking Company, Inc. , will make a presentation at 8:00
P.M. and that following that, a presentation will be made by
B. F. I. (Browning Ferris, Inc. ) at 9:00 P. M. Following the pre-
sentations, the Board will ask questions and then the meeting
will be opened to everyone present for questions to the Board
and the respective companies. ,
Mr, Jerome G. Russ, Engineer represented Charles George I
Trucking Company, Inc. and stated his company was interested in
purchasing the 4.4 acres of land at the incinerator site where
they would build a baling and transfer facility in a building
of approximately 100 x 300 feet so that all activity would take
place within the building and no spilling or processing of solid
waste would be allowed in the open. This proposal is in keep-
ing with the proposal made to the Board in April of 1979 copy of
which is appended hereto.
Mr. Russ stated his company had been in business since the
early 1940 ' s and had the necessary financial backing to purchase
the site and would construct the facility at an estimated five
to six hundred thousand dollars. Mr. Russ felt the present site
had an asignment for an incinerator and it would be necessary to
obtain approval from D.E.Q.E. for a baling and transfer operation
and also expressed an interest in keeping the present asignment
so that in the event a future determination to activate the in- '
cinerator would not be jeopardized. He felt it might be possible
to produce steam to sell to the Public Works Department and to
General Tire but no definite plans had been worked on at this
time.
Mr. Price opened the meeting to questions from the Board.
Mr. Testa questioned the capability of the proposed transfer sta-
tion handling three hundred tons per day. Mr. Russ agreed this
was possible as the material would be separated, the solid waste
baled and the recyclable materials placed to the side. Charles
George would pay 500 per ton for the material that was baled but
no fee would be paid on the recyclable materials. Mr. Testa then
questioned whether Mr. Russ ' concern would be willing to enter
into a long term contract and received an affirmative answer.
Mr. Price asked for a ball park figure on curb side pick up. Mr.
Russ was not prepared to make a commitment but agreed to investi-
gate the subjectandget back to the Board with information. Mrs. ,
Wood asked if they would enter into a long term contract with or
without a transfer station and was informed Charles George was in-
terested either way, Mr. Russ adding that they would pay taxes
on the assessed value of the building etc. , plus taxes on equipment
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Minutes - continued October 9, 1979
of an estimated value of $440,000.00. When questioned by Mr. De-
Hart, Mr. Russ stated that his firm is currently using a facility
in Boston where they pay for the privilege. It is now possible to
haul material from one state to another and financially feasible
to do so within a radius of a hundred miles therefore the incin-
erator site off 128 and in close proximity to 93 is an attractive
location. Mr. Russ indicated when questioned by Mrs. Wood that
it would be possible to negotiate a minimum royalty fee.
At this point Mr. Price opened the meeting to questions from
the citizens. Mr. Benjamin Nichols was concerned that the salvage
and recyclable aspect to be conducted at the proposed facility
might have an impact on the Boy Scout ' s paper drive but was
assured his fears were unfounded. Mr. Vallentine of 166 Woburn
Street asked for clarification of the escalator clause and was
informed that this would be controlled by C.P. I . Department of
Labor for the Greater Boston Area. Several citizens expressed
concern relative to recycling and Chairman Price indicated the
Board was committed to the established recycling program and it
would continue. Mr. Gentile stated he would like to see haulers
entering the Town at the north border do so using route 28 and
continue that route exiting at route 128 to the John Street exit
to the incinerator site. Mr. Russ agreed that routes would be
worked out to the satisfaction of the department and every possi-
ble effort would be made to control the operation in order that
the-possibility of offending (odor etc. ) be kept at a minimum.
In answer to Mr. DeHart ' s question Mr. Russ indicated the opera-
tion would function six days per week.
This portion of the hearing was closed and Mr. Price called
for a five minute recess.
The Board reconvened at 9:30 P.M. Chairman Price called the
meeting to order. An attempt had been made without success during
the recess period to locate Mr. Greenwood of B.F. I . as his vehicle
was in the parking lot. Mr. Cowell moved, it was seconded and
voted to continue the hearing to Monday Evening October 15th.
The Board signed the Bill Roll dated October 12, and the Pay-
Roll for the period ending ending October 5, 1979.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
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