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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1928-07-31"n REGULkR SELECTMEN'S MEETING JULY 310 1928. M A regular meeting of the Selectmen was held at the Selectmen's Room at the Town Office Building at 7:30 P.M. Messrs. Burnham, Custance, Ballard, Chamberlain and Robertson were present. The Supt. of Public Works and the Clerk were also present. The records of last meeting were approved. Bids for sidewalk work, in accordance with the contract sent out by the Supt. of Public Works were received as follows: Walter G. Black Simpson Brothers Anthony Ross & Son Jamds E. Gray Enc. A. G. Tomasello & Son John A. Gaffey & Son B. J. Harrington $2409.45 No figures on Meriam St. Figured with same price for Meriam St. 356.70 $2661.88 2975.50 2976.15 3187.75 3273.25 3273.45 It 2766.15 Walter G. Black, being the lowest bidder, was awarded the contract at the sum of $2261.88 plus such extras as may need to be done at the same unit price. Mr. Frederick L. Emery, Mr. W. D. Milne, Clarence H. Cutler, and J. Henry Duffy came before the Board at their request to dis- cuss the application of Prendergast Brothers for a gasoline filling station to be located at the junction of Fottler Avenue and Mass. Avenue. The Boara explained that inasmuch as a building line was not established on Mass. Avenue, that stores could be erected on the street line, and they felt that it might be good business to grant the application for a filling station at this location al- though many filling stations existed in that vicinity. Mr. Emery explained that he felt that the more filling stations that were erected, the higher the cost of gasoling, inasmuch as these stations all have to be supported. Mr. Chamberlain informed the meeting that �Ir. Prendergast stated that he would have to put stores in right away if the gasoline permit were not granted, inasmuch as he had his money tied up in the land, and he would have to get some income from same, and he would place the stores right on the street. Mr. Emery felt that this was more or less of a threat, but that possible negotiations could be made with Prendergast Brothers to set the stores back, provided something were done by the Town in the wayy of an approach to the stores. , Mr. chaffy felt that as far as a business proposition was concerned and the return of the money invested, a filling station or stores would be about a fifty-fifty proposition regarding the income. After discussing the matter quite fully, the Board voted to lay the application on the table for two weeks. In the meantime, Mr. Emery agreed to consult with the Town Counsel to see if proceedings could be started on the establishing of a building line. ' It was decided to invite the Veteran's Memorial Committee and the former Committee that constructed the present �flemorial on the Town Hall Lot to come before the Board on Tuesday evening next to discuss the matter of moving the present Memorial. The Board discussed the matter of Water and Sewer Survey quite completely, Mr. Ballard having presented a letter from Metcalf & Eddy giving their proposal under date of July 17, 1928 to make an independent investigation and report on the advisability of combining with the Mass. Department of Mental Diseases and the City of Waltham and the Town of 'Natertown in constructing a join# sewer in the Beaver Brook Valley as outlined in the proposition of June 8, 1928, item one. The Board discussed the advisability of employing Metcalf & Eddy or Fay, Spofford and Thorndike from whom a bid was also received. It was finally d cided that the bid of Metcalf & Eddy wss less than'Fay, Spofford & horndike and they being also a very reputable concern, it,was voted to employ them as Engineers, in accordance with their letter of June S. 1928 and Dilly 171 1928. The application of William °fano for permission to erect a marquise over the sidewalk at the Lexington Theatre was again taken up, and it was voted not to grant Mr. Viano a permit to ereet the marquise. In regard to his request for a public hearing on the matter, ' the Board decided to notify Mr. Viano that inasmuch as they felt it was for the best interests of the Town to again decline his Application, they do not believe there would be anything gained by granting his request for a public hearing on his application. It was voted by the Selectmen, acting as a Board of !:Mater and Sewer Commissioners under the authority conferred by Statute 1897, Ch. 504 and acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, and of votes of the Town of Lexington pursuant thereto that a sewer be constructed in G1en"Road, from Upland Road to Oakland Street; Eliot Road, from Mass. Avenue through land of James P. Munroe and Sumner Robinson, Trustees, to Tavern Lane, thence in Tavern Lane to Eliot Road, and in Eliot Road from Pelham Road. to Warren Street, substantially in accordance with plans made by John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, dated July 1928 and entitled, "Plan of Proposed Sewer in Eliot Road., Lexington,", Scale, one inch equils 40 feet, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, also plan dated., July 1928, entitled, ."Plan of Proposed Sewer in Eliot Road, Lexington," Scale one inch equals 40 feet, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, and plan dated April 30, 1928, entitled, "Plan and Profile of Proposed Sewer in Eliot Road & Tavern Lane, Lexington," Scale one inch equals 40 feet, hor., one inch equals 6 feet ver., John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, and plan dated April 1928 entitled "Plan and Profile showing Sewer Right of ',lay from Tavern Lane to Mass. Ave., Lexington." Scale one inch e equals 40 feet hor. and one inch equals 6 feet ver., John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer. The Supt, of Public 'Norks was therefore authorized to proceed with the worlr of constructing the sewer. In regard to the installation of a sewer in Glen Road, it w= --s voted to lay this matter over for one week. In regard to installation of sewer in Hastings Road, it was =� voted to lay tris over for two weeks. The following is the weekly report of the Supt. of Public Worlks For week ending Y Jul 28, 1928. Highway Department. A drain has been placed across Waltham Street near C. W. Ryder's driveway carrying'the surface water into the land of Mr. Ryder from the catch basins at this point. He would much prefer to have the water run in on the low land than to have it stand in front of his driveway. The street durface on Waltham Street, between Marrett Road and about 200 feet east of Vine Brook Road, has been patched and sealed with tar, covered kith pea sbDne and rolled. Curbing has been set on the northeast corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Cedar Street, and the drain through land of Firs, H. C. Whittemore on Massachusetts Avenue at Cedar Street completed, and street surface is being prepared for final dressing and sealing. Surface patches made in Lincoln Street, Watertown Street and Massachusetts Avenue.' Drainage in Simonds Road., from rrescott Road. to Dexter Road has ' been started. The Department will be occupied with maintdnance work and construction of Simonds Road during the next few weeks. Moth and Shade Tree Departments. Trees on Pleasant Street, Oakland Street and Lincoln Street were trimmed. Brush was cut on dangerous corners, Lowell St., East St., Woburn St., Revere St., Hancock St., Hill St., and Cedar St. This work will becmntinued as there are many places in need of attention. Park Departmeht. Regular maintenance work is now occupying the Dept.►s full time. 'Nater Maintenance. One service installed in North Hancock Street. Four services in Mass. Avenue where the new street is to be constructed. hive been renewed. There are nine services to be installed next week. Water Construction. Work has been started on laying a 6" water main in Crescent Hill Avenue and Franklin Avenue. About 300 feet of pipe has been 3iid and one hydrant has been set. Approximately 200 feet of 8" pine has been laid in Independence Avenue, and about 150 feet in Locust Ji enue. The Dept. will be occupied with these three jobs next week. Sewer Maintenance. ' One service has been installed at 168 Mass. Ave., and one service h?s been laid to bhe curb only at 241 Mass. Ave. The sewer recently laid in Lincoln Street and Audubon Road has been flushed. One carload. of 6" pipe has been received and unloaded. Sewer Construction. 280 feet of 8" sewer pipe has been laid inSmith Avenue, and 160 feet in Independence Avenue. 80 feet in Locust Avenue. The Dept. will be on the work in this locality next week, and will also be ready to sratt construction of the sewer, either in Tavern Larle, Eliot Road, or Woburn Street. Engineering Department. The activiths of the Engineering Dept. for the week ending July 28, 1928 were as follows: Sewers Grades for Construction at Locust Avenue, Independence Avenue and Robbins Road. Grades for house connections at Mass. Ave. ' Highways. Line and grade for curb at Cedar Street. Layout of Board of Survey line on part of Vine Street. Line for abutter on Oak Street. Sketches of suggested takings at Percy Road and Tavern Lane where they join Mass. Ave. Drains. Grades for drain in Mass. Ave., at H. C. Whittemore property. Location of btooks near Tower property for possible drainage. In Re Developments. Two days spent on topographical survey at Star Realty Trust Development. 1 Remarks. To give the above mentioned (line for abutter on Oak St.) required the work of three men for an entire day. Lack of stone bounds on Oak Street made it necessary to run the lines from Chase Avenue along Taft Avenue and thence up Baker Avenue to obtain correct Oak Street line. Yours very truly, William S. Scamman Supt. of Public Works. sq 71 Application was re'ceived from the Fuelite Natura Gas Corp. for 'd permission to (pect a building at the Sand Pit, orth Lexington. + It was decidLad to set a hearing on the application and to inquire of the Company whether or not they install their tanks under ground in other locations, or whether they have the tanks above ' the ground.. It was voted to authorize the Supt. of Public "forks to install 600 feet of 6" water main in 'Hard Street and Garfield Street at the estimated cost of $1800. The Board signed an order for extra work to be done in the „ amount of $150 for pointing up the culvert under Sickle Brook. "his is in connection with the contract for the re -building of Mass. Avenue from Oak Street to Marrett Road. The Supt. of Public Works reported in regard to the sewer on the property of Ellen Tower that it required the construction of 600 feet of sewer and 3 man holes at the estimated cost of $3500. The Board discussed the matter and felt that 43500 was a large amount for one connection to a sewer and that there was no harm in the cesspool remaining where it is at present in the Tower Park and at a later date, if the property were developed, the con- struction of a sewer would be done differently. Thq Supt. of Public Works estimated the cost of laying the drain with 12. pipe, catch basin and outlet to be approximately $1200 to take care of the surface water in the Tower Park. The Supt. of Public Yorks was requested to get additional information in regard to the Tower drain. ' The following commitments were signed: $939.10 for Water Charges. 735.19 for Sewer Charges. Letter was received from Albert B. Tenney of the Special Committee to study the Fire and `"later Departments, stating that the Committee was now ready to study the Water Supply and wondered If the Board would be ready to have the Committee talk with the Engineer to be employed under same. The Supt. of Public Works reported that application for a water main had been received from James A. Nickerson, who desired to install a water mAin through a right of way on his property located off Mass. Avenue near Maple Street. Mr. Nickerson is building houses on the stre-t wtich was tentatively approved by the Board of Survey, bht he was unable to secure the permission from Mr. Rothschild, owner of the property where the street is proposed to be located from Mass. Avenue, over the land of Mr. notbschild, and for this reason Mr. Nickerson desired to place a water main in the private way owned by him, and the Town could continue a 6" water main in the proposed street. The Board felt that inasmuch as they tentatively approved the layout of the proposed street off Mass. Avenue, it would be better ' to have a Board of Survey hearing and make a bout of this street from Mass. Avenue over the land. of Mr. Kothschild. It was decided to advettise the hearing. The Supt, of Public Works reported that the cost of t=:a Ford Truck would be $987.85 and a Chevrolet truck $1078.00 to be used in connection with the collection of garbage. ' He recommended that they purchase the Ford Truck inasmuch as he felt that it would be more economical. The Board authorized the Supt, of Public Works to purchase the Ford Truck. The meeting adjourned at 12:15 P.Y. A true record, Attest: 1 1 c�14� Clerk.