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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-04-03-BOS-min SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 3, 1958 A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen ' s Room, Town Office Building, on Thursday evening, April 3, 1958 at 5:30 P. M. Chairman Maloney, Messrs. James, Tucker, Adams and Mrs. Morey were present. Mr. Gayer, Superintendent of Public Works, and the Execu- tive Clerk were also present . Two Silva brothers, of Silva Bros . Inc. , Met with the Board at the Board' s invitation. The Chairman explained that the reason they had been asked to attend t`ze meeting was to discuss their ability to do a good job collecting garbage . Mr. Silva informed the Board that they have been working in Wellesley, a very strict town, and they have done an excellent job there . He said the Board could Garbage check with Wellesley or the Town of Concord. Contract The Chairman asked if Mr. Silva was going to continue collecting in Wellesley and he replied that they bid it last night but did not know if the contract had been awarded. He said there were two bids lower than his . Mrs . Morey asked if they were much lower and Mr. Silva replied $15)0. Mr. Silva said they have done such a terrific job in Wellesley they have cut the complaints down to about three a day and the previous contractor had thirty-five . The Chairman asked if they have equipment to handle the Town of Lexin bn and Mr. Silva replied in the affirma- tive . He said they had Wayland, Concord and Wellesley and have two extrh trucks that they did have in Wayland. The Chairman asked if the trucks were suitable and Mr. Silva replied that they are brand new covered bodies, chain drive . He :invited the Board to inspect the equip- ment. Mrs. Morey asked how many trucks he had and Mr. Silva replied that he hPs eight trucks and a pickup which is used for complaints. The Chairman said that they would be coming into Lex- ington new and asked if they could keep the people satis- fied. Mr. Silva replied that they went into other towns new. They just srarted the business five years ago and think they have done a good job. Mrs . Morey said that Lexington is lar?er than Welles- ley and asked if :hey would have three trucks in Lexing- ton and three in Wellesley. 304 Mr. Silva said they have one truck that picks up the college three days a week and that takes two hours. They plan to use that truck in Lexington with two others . Mr. Tucker asked Mr. Gayer if he thought that would be sufficient equipment and Mr. Gayer replied that he did for once a week collection. The Chairman said that two trucks does not do the job. Mr. Gayer asked how many men were on a truck and Mr. Silva replied three . Mr. Gayer asked if he was going to need personnel and Mr. Silva replied that they have turned away twenty men these past three weeks. He said he has plenty of good dependable help. Mr. Gayer asked if they would be feeding to their own hogs and Mr. Silva replied in the affirmative . The Chairman asked if they had read the contract very carefully and Mr. Silva replied in the affirmative . He said what he liked was the once a week collection. The Chairman explained that would not hold in the business areas . Mr. Silva said he understood that and they would be collected every day. He said Wellesley has twice a week collection over the entire town. Mr. Gayer pointed out that the contract states once in every seven days and Mr. Silva said he understood that. The Chairman said that Mr. Silva would have to eom- pensate for holidays and Mr. Silva said they made sure the Town is completely picked up from Monday to Saturday. Mrs . Morey asked how many more trucks would be needed if the Board decided it was necessary to have twice a week collection and Mr. Silva replied that to do the whole town they would have to double . The Chairman said that the load would be lighter. Mr. Silva said thatConeord has once a week and they are satisfied. They are sure the collector will be there once a week. Mr. Silva explained that Wellesley wrote the contract for twice a week because the contractor some times let the collections go for tenrdays . The Chairman stated that the Board wants collections every seven days . Mr. Silva said the collection would be as good if not better than what the town has had. He would give good ser- vice He said that during snow storms they never let Welles- ley go through a storm. Mr. Adams asked about rules and regulations. He said his garbage was not picked up for three weeks, the back yard was not shoveled. Mr. Silva said they would appreciate it if the people would shovel at least a path to the garbage container. Mr. Gayer said it was only fhir that the people clear a path to the container. He said he has been very strict 305 I and when people c 11 after a storm the first question asked is if a pat was shoveled to the container. Mr. Adams as ed about lobster shells and Mr. Gayer explained they ar included in this contract. They can be deposited in t e garbage container. The Chairman said that Mr. Silva knew what was in the contract; he s in the business . Mr. Silva saLd they do not like to take dead squirrels because some time ; they have been poisoned. Mr. Gayer asced if the contract was awarded to him if he would be willing to work with the Public Works Depart- ment in setting u3 definite schedules and routes . Mr. Silva replied in the affirmative and said if they could get the ool,.ections each day in a different color crayon on a map tiey would follow it. He said they know the town fairly well. Mrs. Morey skid that if everyone knew what day the collection was ma 3e it would help. Mr. Gayer saLd he would like to be able to tell people when they call on what day collection will be made in that area. He said he would like to make a more uniform distribution and he has a population map which might help. Mr. Silva said he would like to collect the town in five days and give his men a short day on Saturday. II The Chairman asked if complaints would be picked up on Saturdays and 'Mr. Silva replied in the affirmative . Mrs. Morey said that Mr. Silva said his equipment was three years old and she asked if he planned to buy any new trucks this year. Mr. Silva replied that the trucks are in good con- dition and have had new motors. The bodies are good for ten years. They cost $3500 each new and are good for at least ten or fifteen years without any trouble . The Chairman aaid that the bodies are good for that period of time awith enough equipment they would work in such a way that if one broke down, they would have some- thing to use . He said that if something happened, the Board would not ant to hear that the truck broke down. Mr. Silva said they would do a good job and do it right . He said they have as good equipment as the Town has ever had. The Chairm said that members of the Board, together with Mr. Gayer, ould be out to inspect the farm in the morning and Mr. Zucker said he could go over this evening. The Silva brothers retired at 5:45 P. M. It was agreed to hold the next meeting on Tuesday, April 8th at 5:15 P.M. 02 °` ` ,k A true record, Attest: `4f 1xecutivez Cler Selecinen