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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-11-27 14 Go SELECTMEN'S MEETING November 27, 1944 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, November 27, 1944 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Locke, Messrs . Potter, Sheldon, and Sarano were present. The Clerk was also present. The Members were notified of this meeting by a notice mailed November 24, 1944. At 7:30 P.M. Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, appeared before the Board for the drawing of two jurors . Jurors Mr. Richard P. Cassidy, bus driver, 16 Curve Street, was drawn to serve on Civil Business , Second Session, at Cambridge on the first Monday in January, 1945. Mr. John C. Hilton, Machinist, was drawn to serve on Civil Business, Second Session, at Cambridge on the first Monday in January, 1945, Mr . Hilton resides at 70 Baker Avenue, Lexington. Mr. Carroll retired at 7:50 P.M., and Mr . Neil McIntosh appeared before the Board. Mr. McIntosh said that several years ago he appeared before the Board for the same reason that he had requested Neil an appointment for tonight, i.e. relative to his property McIntosh on Farmhurst. Mr. McIntosh said that he has owned this Farmhurst land since 1917, and sold all of it with the exception Land of three lots . The lot in question at the present time was sold before Allen Street was abandoned, and Mr. Me.. Held Intosh kept a twelve foot right-of-way. He said that he Over. would like to purchase a tax title lot and by adding this lot to the land he already owns, he will have a parcel of land large enough to build a house upon. He said he would be willing to pay $200.00 for this property. It was decided to hold the matter over. Mr. McIntosh retired at 7:53 P.M. and Mr. Adams appeared before the Board. He called the Board's attention to the fact that the 1943 specifications for printing the 1943 Tow Report had Town not been followed. Re had a copy of theWTown Report with Report him, and he explained to the Board Just what he meant. Specifi- Mr. Adams retired at 8:05 P.M. and Mr. Paxton ns appeared before the Board. catio pp e 15 ' 1 He said that he had made inquiries pertaining Purchase to an address-graph machine and that he has added the Of an sum of $1,000.00 to his 1945 Water Maintenance Budget Addresso- for the purchase of this particular machine. However, graph in talking with the company, he now understands the Machine restrictions of the lar Production Board have been lifted somewhat, and it is possible , at the present time, to make a purchase of the addressograph machine at an estimated price of $1,000.00. He said t at there is a balance in the Water Maintenance Account between $3,000.00 and $5,000.00. Mr. Paxton said that even if the trit were ordered immediately, it would not he delivered until some time next year, and in talking with Mr ''shite, Lown Accountant, he was informed that on a Maintenance Appropriation permission may be obtained from the Director of Accounts to carry it over, and Mr. Paxton asked the Board if they felt it advisable for him to obtain a price from the Addressograph '-omrany. He said that if the Board approved, he would then obtain the proper War Production Board authority, make out the order, and then request the Town Accountant to carr,,* over the amount of $1000.00, and thereby reduce his Water II Maintenance Budget. Mr. Paxton explained that if he waits until the new ap3ropriation is approved, the order could not be placed until after Town Meeting, and he would then probably have to wait five or six months. Mr . Sarano moved that Mr. Paxton be authorized to obtain a bid on the purchase of a new addressograph machine. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that the Appropriation Committee had approved a transfer of $140.00 from the Reserve Fund to the Chain Link Fence Account. Mr. OtBrion of the Chain Link Fence L'ompany came to Lexington and conferred with Mr. Garrity, and Mr. Paxton. The posts Placed are available at the present time and in order to reserve them for Lexington, Mr. O'Brion is immediately putting Order in a request for the nine gauge wire fence. Mr. Paxton Nine Gauge said that he placed the order for the fence at a net Wire fence cost of $4,140.00; the fence to be erected if, and when, the nine gauge wire is available. Mr. OtBrion will keep the posts in stock and earmark them for the Town of Lexington. The Chairman asked if the price would still be the same at the time the nine ,auge wire fence is availa le. Mr . Paxton replied in the affirmative. 1 116 DC Mr. Paxton said that he had received a complaint Improved relative to the lighting in one of the offices , and inas- Interior much as he did not feel justified in correcting the Lighting situation in one office only, he had a test made of the working areas in the entire building and found that they run between thirteen and twenty foot candles and for a clerical office there should be a minimum of forty candles. The lighting in the entire building is about one-third of what itshould be. He said that an approximate price on the installation of new fixtures is $30.00 on the mimimum and $40.00 on the maximum for fluorescent lighting, and there are twenty-six units. The Board suggested that Mr. Paxton include this item in his 1945 budget. Mr. Paxton retired at 8:25 P.M. The Chairman asked when the Board preferred to consider budgets, and it was decided to meet Saturday afternoon, December 9, 1944. The Chairman informed the Board that it had been called to his attention that a hearing is scheduled for December 18, 1944 on a petition presented ^ r Ethel Blaine Tenney to register and confirm her title on a certain parcel of land located at the corner of Parker Street and 14assachusetts Avenue. The petitioner claims as assurtenant to her land the right-of-way in pasaage-way shown on a plan filed with the petitioner. The Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Wrightingtori of this hearing and request that he check into it to see that the Town is properly protected. Chief Rycroft appeared before the Board at 8:25 P.M. The Chief informed the Board that he has been advised Chief that the Town would not tet into any difficulty by sell- Rycroft ing the ammunition, originally purchased for the Committee to dispose on Public Safety, because of the fact that it was of ammunition purchased three years ago, and it may be disposed of any way the Board so desires . The Chief stated that there are memners of the Auxiliary Police who have expressed a desire for some of the ammunition. The Ivar Johnson Company would purchase it in the bulk lot and pay the wholesale price. The Chief stated that George E. Smith also wanted to purchase it at the wholesale price. The Board felt that there would be no objection to seiii.n,T the entire lot of ammunition to George E. Smith, at wholesale price. Mr. Sheldon moved that Chief Ryoroft ce empowered to dispose of the ammunition to George y. Smith at the wholesale price. Mr. Sarazao seconded the motion,and it was so voted. 17 Chief Rycroft retired at 8:40 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Aline E. Lloyd, 176 Cedar Street, Lexington, complaining about the property at 172 Cedar Street, which belongs to a Mr. Flemming Complaint and is being used as a hen yard. Mrs . Lloyd claims Re : Hen that the hen house is not more than 25' from her front yard door and two of her bedroom windows. She claims that the Cedar St. buildings are unsanitary, in a filthy condition, and infested with rats. The Chairman also read a letter from the Health Inspector stating that Mr . Fleming, owner of the property, has agreed to dispose of all chickens before the spring of 1945, thoroughly clean the houses and disinfect them at the same time. He has also agreed to erect a fence at once so that the chickens will not be nearer than 75' from the house now occupied by "yrs. Lloyd. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge Mrs . Lloyd's letter, and advise her as to what Mr. Fleming has agreed to do. The Board gave further consideration to Miss Eleanor Sell Lots Heaney's offer of $150.00 for Lots 294, 295 and 296, 294, 295, Baker Avenue, Lexington, A proposal to sell these lots 296,Baker was advertised in the November 22, 1944 issue of the Avenue Lexington Minute-Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen's to Eleamr Office as a result of the advertisement. Mr. Sarano Heaney moved that the offer be accepted, and that Lots 294, 295 and 296, Baker Avenue, Lexington, be sold and conveyed to Eleanor Heaney. fir. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Board gave further consideration to the Dix Lots 41 Lumber Company's offer of $50.00 for Lots 41 and 42, and 42 Earl Street, Lexington. A proposal to sell these lots Earl St. was advertised in the November 22, 1944 issue of the Sold to Lexington Minute-Man. to persons contacted the Selectmen's Dix Lomb Office as a result of the advertisement. Compahy Sheldon moved that Lots 41 and 42, Earl Street, Lexington, be sold and conveyed to the Dix Lumber Company. Mr. Sarano seconded tie motion, and it was so voted. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. Robert Sell Lots F. Lutz's offer of $150.00 for Lots 252, 253 and 254, 252, 253, Chase Avenue, Lexington. A proposal to sell these lots 254, mase was advertised in the November 22, 1944 issue of the Avenue Lexington Minute-Man. to Robert An individual, who preferred not to reveal his F. Lutz name, called at the Selectmen's Office as a result of this advertisement and inquired as to the amount of the offer. The Clerk advised him that she preferred not to reveal this information and if he were interested 18 0D in these particular lots, he should submit an offer in writing to the Board before 5:00 P.M. on Monday 27, 1944. However , no offer was received. Mr. Sarano moved that Mr. Lutz's offer be accepted and that Lots 252, 253 and 254, Chase Avenue, Lexington, be sold and conveyed to Mr. Lutz . Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion,and it was so voted. Sell Lots The Board gave further consideration to Mr. Henry 135, 136, E. Cronier's offer of $75.00 for Lots 135, 136 and 137, 137, Hayward Hayward Avenue, Lexington. A proposal to sell these Avenue to lots was advertised in the November 22, 1944 issue of Henry E. the Lexington Minute-Man. No persons contacted thc, Cronier Selectmen's Office as a result of this advertisement . Mr. Sarano moved that the offer be accepted, and that Lots 135, 136 and 137, Hayward Avenue be sold and conveyed to Henry E. Cronier. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Lot 39 The Board gave further consideration to Mr. Gustave Spring St. F. Fischer's offer of $200.00 for Lot 39, Spring Street, Sold to Lexington. A proposal to sell this lot was advertised Gustave F. in the November 22, 1944 issue of the Lexington Minute- Fischer Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen's Office as a result of the advertisement. Mr. Sarano moved that the offer be .accepted, and that Lot 39, Spring Street, Lexington, be sold and conveyed to Mr. Fischer . Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Application was received from the Minute Man Use of Sportsman's Club, Inc. requesting permission to use Hall Estabrook Hall on the evening of Monday, December 11, 1944, from 8:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. for the purpose of holding a regular meeting. Mr. Potter moved that the use of the hall be granted, free of char_;e. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Application was received from the Middlesex Farm Use of Bureau, Inc. for permission to use Cary Hall on the Hall evening of Monday, December 18, 1944, from 5:00 P.M. to midnight, for an Annual Meeting and Banquet. Mr . Potter moved that the use of the hall be granted, subject to a charge of $30.00. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 19 1 Sealed bids were received for printing the Annual Report of the Town of Lexington for the year 1944 as Annual f ollowss Report Bid Adams Press , Inc. I wish to submit the following Awarded bid for printing the 1944 Town Reports of Lexingtrn n. For 500 copies the price will be 43.51 per page accord- ing to your specifications subject to government war- time regulations. 100 reprints of the school Department report -will be 430.15. 100 reprints of the Accountant 's Report will be 464.90. Fleming & Son Our estimate for printing the Annual Report for the town of Lexington as per your specifications is $3.52 per page; 100 additional copies for school department 05.00; 100 additional copies of Accountant'n Report 465.00 Somerville Printing Comoany We will Furnish you with five hundred copies of the Lexington Annual Report printed according to your specifications of November 14, except that stock will be fortyfive pound instead of fifty, for two dollars and ten cents per page, covers I counted as pages; one hundred copies of the School Department report for ninety cents per page and one hundred copies of the Town Accountant 's report for ninety cents per page. No charge for author's corrections. Rapid Press Service. For Town Of Lexington Mad Annual Report 1944 Size 6 x 9 Pages Approximately 256 pages & cover _..7_2_11T-fie- 10 pt. on 11 pt. 26 x 42 picas Plates Not included in this estimate oZr'pies 500 Price saperStock 44.31 per page-Annual Report Kind English rinish 40# 2.35 per page-School Dept 75175r White Reprint Size 50# not available 42.08 per page- Account's IIBEt Antique Cover Report Reprint OolOr Choice of regular available colors Ern— 20 x 26 -65 1 . Black Binds Side wire, cover glued; 10 copies only bound in cloth Misc. No bleeds- Five copies to have names imprinted- Reprints of Accountant & School Department II reports quoted as extra 20 00 Mr. Sheldon moved tt}at the bid of the Adams Press, Inc. be accepted for printing the 1944 Town Report. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Chairman read a letter from Raymond L. White, Town Accountant, to which was attached a list of the Taxes various taxes due the Town which are long overdue. Due The Accountant suggested that some action be taken in Town order that these old accounts might be collected or abated. The Clerk was instructed to ask the Tax Collector to furnish the Board with the names of the individuals from which these unpaid taxes are due. List of The Chairman read a letter from Mr. White, Town Accounts Accountant, to which was attached a list of Accosts Receivable Receivable due the Town as of November 18, 1944. The Accountant suggested that the Collector or some other individual send out statements each month in an effort to collect some of these accounts . It was decided to hold this matter over until the next meeting of the Board, and the Chairman asked Mr. Potter if he would check the list. A true record, Attest: Clerk( ) 1 j�1 , v I