The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-02

While E1eTnie'S appointment is subject to the approval of Mayor Vincent A. Scully, it was indicated at the board meeting last night that the mayor had expressed approval of the choice.
 Open Contracts July 8
 Piernie has had other experiences on Waterbury projects. Some time ago he assisted in the drafting of plans for the laying of the second pipe line from the basin where the third reservoir will be built. For his labor in this regard he received $2,O00. Contracts and bids for the pipe line, figured to cost about $1, 100000, will be opened on July 9th.
 Indications were last night that the work of construction on the proposed new reservoir and dam would be undertaken by private contracting under the direction of Piernie.
 Piernie, who was recommended by City Engineer Charles A. Root, will be in charge of the following tasks: drafting of plans and specifications supervision over contraction, con- ducting tests and giving reports as the work proceeds, prescribing devices for chlorination, checking on materials, and general Supervis- ion over the project, and care that the work progresses in accordance with SpecificationS.
 Other matters considered at last nights meeting were request by City Engineer Root for $5y000, to be applied toward city sewer con- struction. Reasons for the request advanced by the city engineer, were the need for supplies and equipment and the fact that W.P.A. workers who previously did the sewer work are no longer available.
 Engineer Root further proposed the construction of pumping sta- ton and tank on Colonial avenue, at cost of $1,226. This was re- ferred to the water committee.
 Another recommendation by the city engineer was that a hearing which the board ordered for July Is, be held concerning 8 layout of Wigwam avenue, from Chase to Perkins avenues.
 Water Pressure
 A request by H. G. Somers of the SomerS Brass Company to increase water pressure at the local factory, was referred to the water commit" tee. Frank Wall, who had prevt- ously requested the board to order construction of a sewer on Stone street, was informed that the mat ter would have to be delayed until adequate W.P.A. labor was provided
 A proposal for the laying of 250 feet water main on Ashford street was approved by the board with the proviso that property own CTS bear the expense, as they have promised.
 A delegation was informed that the board Is negotiating for the right of way for the construction of a sewer on Bronx avenue, after they had complained that sewage flowed in that street.
 A complaint of Mrs. John Sha- kaitis, Hewey street, that 8 neigh bor was obstructing her property by placing stones m front of 1t, thereby compelling her to park her car in such a manner as to block the street, was referred to the street committee.
 Sewer Assessments
 The board ordered the levying of sewer assessments for sewers build on Williamson drive, Stephanie lane and Essex avenue. They levying of assessments for the same purpose on Colonial avenue, was postponed, due to the claim by the Waterville Cor poration that the price on 900 feet of frontage made 1t inadmissable for them to undertake the work. since the property cannot be used for building purposes. The sewer committee will take the matter for consideration, and report its find- ings at the next meeting of the 1AfAVA