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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1927-09-27 127 REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 27, 1927. A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at the Selectmen's Office at 7:30 P.M. Messrs . Custance, Burnham., Ballard, Robertson, and Chamberlain were present. The Supt. of Public Works and tie Clerk were also present . The records were approved. Letter was received from the Chairman of the P1aS,ning Board in which he set forth several ideas, namely, that the Police Department be requested to cooperate in the enforcement of the Zoning Law by teporting tbrthe Building Inspector any additions or alterations to buildings where the parties doing the work have not received a permit, also that the Police Department be requested to remove all signs of any kind on the telephone or Edison poles, and that they inform the proper authorities of unauthorized signs in any part of the town. They also suggested that the roadside stands be regulated by the issuance of a permit to all stands being operated. Attention was called to an incident where an accident might have happened on Pleasant Street while a car was parked on the curve of the road at a roadside stand. It was decided to take up Mr. Emery' s letter at the next meeting, and perhaps put some of his suggestions into effect. While talkingon the matter of roadside stands the Chairman called atter on tthe fact that the Smith Bell Farm roadside stand were doing considerably more than their license permitted them to, that is, they were operating an amusement center. The Board felt that when it becomes time. to renew Air. Smith's license for a Common Victualler this matter should be given consideration. The Chairman reported in regard to his conference with Mr. Warren, owner of the Boutelle Block, that Mr. Warren felt he should receive at least the assessed valuation of the five foot strip of land intended to be taken by the town for highway or sidewalk purposes. There 'ot,- the amount he should receive would be $1282.00. The Chairman suggested a settlement for the sum of $1,000. and Mr. Warren stated that he would not object to that amount, but he did feel that h4 should not give his land to the town without any consideration. The Chairman was requested to make further arrangements with Mr. Warren. In regard to the proposed widening of assachusetts Avenue, Bedford Street, and Hancock Street along the Buckman Tavern property cebtain parties requested a chance to be heard, the Board therefor decided to invite the citizens of the town to come to the meeting of the Board on October 4, 1927 at which time they will be given an opportunity to inspect the plan and present their views, the time to be BP M. In regard to the County layout of Lincoln Street, it was decided to request the Town Engineer to go over the plans making any suggestions 128 ct he desires, and to have him designate on the plan the location of the Aker house recently erected, and also the location of the water main. Instructions were given to have the figures on Bedford Street damages paid and unpaid presented to the meeting on Tuesday evening next. Letter was received from George W. Norton of Watertown Street in which he thanked the Board for obtaining an appropriation for extension of a water main in Watertown Street, and hoped the water extension would be made this fall so that he could connect up with his heating system. Letter was received from Frank W. Dodge of 125 Bedford Street and also from George U. Teague of Bedford Street in which they coir plained that they were not satisfied with the damages awarded for the land taken on Bedford Street. The Board voted to authorize the installation of a sewer in Percy Road from the present end a distance of approximately 300 feet andiassed the following order. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex,ss. Town of Lexington WHEREAS the Town of Lexington at a town meeting duly called and held on September 22, 1927 duly adopted under Article 10 of the Warrant the following vote Voted' that the Selectmen be authorized to provide for the laying of sewers in the following streets: Locust Avenue, from Massachusetts Avenue to Tower Street; Plainfield Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Tower Street; Percy Road, from present end a distance of approximately 300 feet; Lincoln Street from Parker Street to Audubon Road; Audubon Road from Lincoln Street to Mass. Avenue; and Woburn Street from Fletcher Avenue a distance of approximately 650 feet, and that the sum of $25,000 be appropriated, and for the purpose of raising the money so appropriated the Town Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to sell, under the direction and with the approval of the Selectmen, bonds or notes of the town bear- ing interest at a rate not to exceed 40 per annum, issued and payable in accordance with law. VOZHD by the Selectmen, acting as a Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners under the authority conferred by Statute 1897, Bh. 504 and act in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, and of votes of the Town of Lexington pursuant thereto, that a sewer be con- structed in part of Percy Road between Highland Avenue and Eustis Street substantially in accordance with a plan made by John T. Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer, dated September 27, 1927 and entitled, "Plan and Profile of Proposed Sewer in Percy Road, Lexington, Scale, 129 II Horizontal 1 inch - 40 feet, Vertical 1 inch - 4 feet, John T. 11 Cosgrove, Acting Town Engineer." Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1926. The area which it is expected will receive benefit or advantage other than the general advantage to the community from such improve- ment is described as follows: That portion of those properties on each side of part of Percy Road between Highland Avenue and Eustis Street. The said area comprises the several lots shown upon the plan hereinbefore referred to which are designated in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. We estimate the betterments that will be assessed upon each parcel of land to be as shown in the schedule which is hereto annexed and made a part hereof. Witness our hands at Lexington aforesaid this 27th day of September, 1927. Theodore A. Custance ' Albert H. Burnham Selectmen William H. Ballard of the James G. Robertson Town of Francis Chamberlain Lexington Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, as. Lexington, Mass. September 27, 1927. Then personally appeared the above named, Theodore A. Custance, Albert H. Burnham, William H. Ballard, James G. Robertson, and Francis Chamberlain and severally ackno'vledged the foregoing instrument and statement by them subscribed to be their free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners or the Town of Lexington; before me, William S. Scamman Notary Public A true copy of the records, Attest: Helen C. Gallagher Clerk, Selectmen 130 C7 Schedule of estimated betterments referred to in the foregoing order. Percy Road. Owner as of April 1, 1927 Assessment. Hattie J. Coburn, (Heirs of) $140.00 James H. Boynton 160.00 Ellis W. Tower 135.00 Morris P. Capen 195.00 John C. & Elizabeth C.Phelps 135.00 G. Waldo & Grace J. Proctor 185.00 John C. & Elizabeth C. Phelps 15.00 $1085.00 A license was signed for the boarding of two infants by Mrs. Lillian M. Sefton of Fairview Avenue. Letter was received from William P. Martin of Marrett Street in which he complained of the location of the pigs on the Reynolds property,. and informed the Board that the unsightly outlook was the cause of his not selling his property. He urged that the Board take action under the provisions of Chap. 111 Sec. 143 of the General Laws. Anotherletter was received from Mr. Martin in which he complained of the conditions on the Custer property where the Canfield Hatchery are maintaining a sales station for brooders, and asked that the Board pass a restraining order. The meeting adjourned at 11.10 P.M. A true record, Attest: j iL g Q.1- "A Clerk. 131 SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 27, 1927. Present Messrs. Custance, Burnham, Ballard, Robertson, and Chamberlain. The Clerk were also present. Eugene G. Kraetzer, Daniel J. O'Connell, and Charles S. Cutter were invited to come before the Board to discuss the matter of sale of the Town Hall property. Mr. O'Connell and Mr. Cutter critisized the manner in which the proposal was set forth in Town Meeting, Sept. 22, 1927, and for this reason and for the reason that Mr. O'Connell informed the meeting that he would give a larger sum than had been offered to the Town by Eugene G. Kraetzer for the Town Hall property, this meeting was held. Mr. Cutter's main objection seemed to be that the Town would not pay any commission for the sale of the property, and he intimated that he had been requested by the Board to make a sale of the property. He was informed by Mr. Ballard that no action had been taken by the Board or the Committee to employ agents to sell the property, and that the preposiis were intended for bidders rather than agents. Mr. Cus- tance explained that Mr. Cutter had asked him several times in regard to the proposals, and he was informed that when the proposals were out he would have an opportunity to seek a buyer. This, however, was Mr. Cutter' s only ground for assuming that he was to be hired by the Town or paid a commission for securing a purchaser. Mr. O'Connell explained that he was ready and willing to pay an amoOnt larger than the amount offered by Mr. Kraetzer. He also critisized the form of proposal saying that he did not believe it was set forth in a business way. Mr. Kraetzer asked what action the Board was to take in regard to his bid, and he was informed that the Board would take the matter up this evening and decide. After considering the matter of the bids with Mr. Arthur N. Maddison and Mr. Norman t . Hooper sitting in unofficially, the Board decided that in fairness to all concerned that the only proper thing to do would be to reject the two bids now on hand and to readvertise for bids. Mr. Ballard was therefor requested to consult with the Town Counsel and draw up a proposal, said proposal to include the statement to the effect "that bids must be in excess of $50,000. and that the highest bid be accepted." It was decided to advertise for two weeks and have the bids opened Tuesday evening, Oct. 18, 1927 at 8 P.M. True record, Attest: Clerk.