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353 Rounds'method is to patch it up by placing concrete in the voids . by -hand and -'he propbs ed to. put a one inch layer of additional concrete around the compartment. That method might do the work but it is inferior to the mtjthod specified in the contract. Mr. Eddy's partner came out and looked at the work and on the same day the head of the Cement Finishers' Union came out and looked at it and he said he thought that Round's method would make it satis- factory. Mr. Sarano asked if it was their idea to put an extra man on to check on Rounds, and Mr. Eddy said they did not intend to put on an extra man, but they would put on an older and more experienced man. Their office will have to spend much more time on the Rounds contract than if they had a much more responsible contractor. Mr. Rowse moved that in view of the letter of Metcalf & Eddy which is incorporated in these records, it is un- necessary at the present time to take any action. Mr. Saran seconded the motion and it was so voted. Letter was received from the Secretary of the Board of Retirement stating that it was no longer necessary for Bonds for the members of the Board of Retirement to be bonded. Upon Retirement motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by Mr. Potter, it was voted Board. that the following votes be adopted; VOTED: That liability be terminated on June 30, 1939 ' on the bond executed July 21, 1938 by James H. Russell, as principal, and the New Amsterdam Casualty Company as surety, in the penal sum of $5,000.00 covering the position of member of the Lexington Retirement Board. VOTED: That liability be terminated on June 30, 1939 on the bond executed July 2 1, 1938 by Clarence S. Walker, as principal, and the New Amsterdam Casualty Company as surety, in the penal sum of $5,000.00 covering the position of member of the Lexington Retirement Board. VOTED: That liability be terminated on June 30, 1939 on the bond executed July 21, 1938 by Joseph A. Ross, as principal, and the New Amsterdam Casualty Company as surety, in the penal sum of $5,000.00 covering the position of member of the Lexington Retirement Board. VOTED: That liability be terminated on June 30, 1939, on the bond executed July 21, 1938 by James J. Carroll, as principal, and the New Amsterdam Casualty Company as, surety, in the penal sum of $15,000.00 covering the position of Treasurer of the Town of Lexington, acting as custodian of the funds of the Lexington Retirement Board. Letter was received from Mr. Russell advising that it would be necessary to hold an election around July 1st Member of to elect a member to the Retirement Board from among the members. Mr. Locke moved that an election be held for the Retiremeni Board. ' election of a representative of the members of the Retire- ment Board, the date of the election to be set by the Chairman. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion and it was so voted.