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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1933-03-14200 1 c� SELECTMEN IS MEETING MARCH 14, 1933, 1 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held In the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, at 7;30 P.M, Messrs, Trask, Gilereast, Ferguson, O'Connell and Lyons were present. The Supt. of Public Works and Miss Elinor Moakley were also present. Mr. Lawrence G. Mitchell, Agent of the Board of Public Welfare, came before the Board relative to welfare and unemployment relief cases. He stated that he received application for unemployment relief from'Patrick MacKino of 540 Middle Street. He was given three days ori unemployment relief last year. He has Maxino had his co-operative bank payments on the mortgage suspended, case* and now pays $17. per month. He has a wife and three children. His wife has been working to help the family, but has no work now. Mr. Mitchell stated that he had talked to people who knew the family, and they considered this a worthy case. He recommended that he be given three days work a week, and it was so voted. In regard to the application of John Keneally, he stated that he had called twice to see him but no one was , Keneally home. However, he talked with Mr. George Smith in regard case to Mr. Keneally's paper route and he was informed thathe delivers 400 papers for which he gets a cent apiece. He understood that he had no car, but hires a car from the woman he boards with. He owes $84, for the board of himself and his daughter, . Mr, O'Connell requested that Mr. Mitchell investigate and report to the Board whether or not the car he now hires is the same car he owned last year. In regard to Patrick McDonnell, now getting four days a week on Unemployment Relief, Mr. Mitchell informed the McDonnell Board that he is now applying for Soldiers Relief. He has a mortgage -in the Woburn Co-operative Bank and pays $20, per month. He receives $12. per month compensation from the Government, and therefore applied for State Aid, but it would not be granted unless the Co-op. Bank suspended payments and allowed him to pay interest, In regard to the case of Mrs. Faulhefer, housekeeper for Mr. Thornton, who receives three days per week on Faulhefer unemployed, Mr. Mitchell stated that she had thries children and was divorced from her husband. He is supposed to pay $5, a week for the support of the children, but is out of employment and unable to do so. Mr, Mitchell stated that ' he talked with Mr. Copithorne, Public Welfare Agent of Somerville, about the case, and as Mr. Thornton is also a Somerville case, he suggested that the aid be given directly to Thornton rather than the Faulherfer family as a separate 201 family. After considering the matter it was voted to grant a $3. grocery order a week in this case. Mr. Mitchell stated that in regard to a car being operated by a welfare recipient on Cliffe Avenue, the only family he knew of was the Stanbrook family. Mr. 'and Bars. Auto. Stanbrook are being aided, and live with their son who works for the Burroughs Adding Machine Co. and runs his car back and forth to work. In regard to the case of Thomas Danforth, Mr. Mitchell Danforth stated that he had gone to Pawtucket R. I. to secure help . from his uncle. Mr. Mitchell reported that Jos. R. Lees, a single man receiving $6. a week, asked for another day. Noaction was Lees taken on this case. Mr. Paul Callahan also requested another day. He Callahan stated that his father was ill. There are two children in the family. He was reediving t as days and the 'board felt that there was nothing new in this case and did not take gny action upon it. Mr. Leonard Meek also requested another day, and no Meek action was taken on the matter. Mr. Arthur Green on LincolnlStrest was desirous of GtPeen having another day so he could g$et milk for his child, but thisapplication was passed up al o. Mr. Mitchell reported to thBoard that he felt the cases were beginning to drop off. He had seen 50 per cent Cheek4up less people in the last few days. He suggested that this of old would be a good time for him to eview the old cases and cases* check up on them. The Board con idered this a good suggestion and directed Mr. Mite ell to do so. Mr. Trask Stated that there 'Unemployment Relief and Welfare their checks recently. The Boar voted to suspend any further pay who had outstanding checks:- Ma Frank Serrilla, Andrew Ready, Le Mr. William G. Potter, Chai came before the Board. He stat making appointments at this time few words to say about the Clerk Spencer. He felt that Mr. Spene outside the office made by conta he felt that there might be cons Board of Assessors if this were After considerable discussi Chairman of the Selectmen to spe outside activities, are a few people on the yrolls who have not cashed Checks considered the matter and outstand- nts to the following men ins. el Silva, Walter Brown, and Meek, Mr. Dattoli. man of the Board of Assessors, d that as the Selectmen were he would like to have a of the Assessors, Mr. Frederick r had business interests is through the office and Assessors derable criticism of the Clerk. flowed, n it was left with the k to Mr. Spencer about his 202 Insurance. Entering Met,Sewer District. The matter of the number of hours Mr. Spencer puts in at the office, as he takes his vacation in odd days rather than two weeks at a time, was left with the Assessors to decide upon. Mr. Willard C. Hill came before the Board in regard to insurance in the Town. He Lquggested that the present insurance could be reduced 5% which would out off $77,340 insurance and save $989.95 in premiums during 1933. He felt that there had been a depreciation since the appraisal in 1931 so that this might be done. He suggested that if 5% were to be taken off, it ought to be taken off the policies that are nearest expiration because you do not suffer on the short rates so much. He stated that also the contents policy was a blanket policy and could be easily taken card of. The Board voted to act on Mr. Hillis recommendations to the extent of reduci -the amount of insurance on both buildings and contents 5%. The Board voted to reduce the blanket schedule by $77,340. and that the redubtinns be made on the insurance carried by the four agents who carry the largest amount of insurance on the Town property. Mr. Hill also stated that he felt that it would pay the Town to have an apprAlsal about every five years. Ne also called attention to the High School Building and stated that installing sprinklers in this building should be given consideration. Mr. Albert A. Ross and Mr. John T. Cosgrove came before the Board in regard to matters pertaining to sewers. Mr, Trask explained that there was a bill in the Legislature on the subject of Lexington becoming completely a part of the Metropolitan Sewer District. The bill is now awaiting the action. of the Town Meeting on the question of whether or not the: -Town will support the action of the Boa3{d in having it passed. He felt, however, that there was a question of whether or not there was an,amergency at the present time. It was felt that the emergency at Bow Street had been taken care of. The Board also felt that it would be good business to go ahead and construct trunk line sewers in the Town and then enter the Metropolitan District when they desired to and in that way avoid the yearly tax. The Board therefore voted to postpone action on the bill in the Legislature iddefinitely. The question of sewer rentals was then discussed. It was stated that Reading and Woburn already have in their own sewer acts the privilege of making sewer rentals a lien on Sewer property. Rentals, After discussing the matter, it was felt that further information should be obtained on the subject, and in the meantime rentals could be charged in the same manner they are now being charged. The Board therefore voted that anything pertaining to sewer rentals be indefinitely post- poned, D n In regard to the hydrant dama ' the 011sen Taxi'Co., Mr. Ross stat the Town Counsel, and that/ it was case should be settled out of Cour The matter was reconsidered,- refer econsidered,refer the matter to the Town Couns adjustment he can. r� In regard to sidewalks, Mr. 0 that a sidewalk be constructed fro Road and Waltham Street along the Street in a southerly direction to it be staked out forthat purpose b all the work to be done with unemp voted. Mr. O'Connell also made a mot constructed in North Lexington ext tracks to the present terminus of existing in front of the Kelley pr street line. This motion was also The matter of drainage was co to have the Town Engineer get the make a report in regard to the dra d in East Lexington by that he had talked with s opinion that the nd the Board voted to 1 to make the best Connell made a motion the junction of Marrett asterly side of Waltham Stedman Road, and that the Engr'neering Dept., byed men, and it was so on that a sidewalk be nding from the railroad he sidewalk already perty on the 50 foot passed. .sidered. It rades of the nage at both was decided street and locations. Damage to hydrant Sidewalks Mr. Scamman was instructed to finish the work on the Pollen Rd Pollen Road wall immediately. wall Mr. George E. Smith, police o the Board at the request of the Ch payment of his contribution to Une Smith stated that he had no intent amount, but would like to be allow this month and would make up the c The Board granted this reques In regard to the application a pool room license to be transfer decided to grant the license.' License was granted to Walter taxi in the Town. Auctioneerts License of Arthu this being a renewal. facer, appeared before irman in regard to non- ployment Relief. Mr. Smith re on of not paying the Contribu- d to pay his tax bill tion. ntribution next month. Franklin E. Barnard for to him, the Board J. Rose to operate a W. McLearn was granted, Licenses Application for playground intractor fob the summer Play - of 1933 was received from Sylvia S ett. The application was ground placed on file until such time as ppointments are to be Inst etor. made. Letter was received from the the Board to appoint a member to c to the proposed street from Lowell Line. The Chairman was requested Board. 'lanning Board, requesting' Proposed nfer with them in regard Street Street to the Winchester ;o confer with the Planning 204 Nominations, The Board signed nomination papers for Chester L. Blakely as Animal Inspector and Matthew Stevdnson as Slaughtering Inspector. Letter was received from Edwin B. Worthen in which he asked if the Board desired to confer with the Committee on Water Dept. Finance before receiving their report. The Board decided to inform Mr. Worthen that they would leave h the matter entirely in the hands of the Committee until report is submitted. Letter was received from the State Forester approving the appointment of John J. Garrity as Moth Supt. Letter was received from Mrs. Ernest Co Martin requesting that a street light be placed on Rowland Avenue.. As this is not a street which has been approved by the Board of Survey, the Board was unable to grant the request. Letter was received from the Joint Committee on Municipal Finance in regard to the budget for the Metropolitan District. The letter was placed on file. Old Age Assistance application of Charles S. McEnroe was referred to Mr. Gilcreast, The Board considered appaintmebts and voted to appoint the following: Board of Appeals Clerk, Selectmen Constables Dental Clinic Committee Fence Viewers Forest Warden Gammell Legacy Income, Trstees acting with Dept. Pub.Welfare Health Officer Health Inspector Lockup Keeper Milk Inspector Moth Dept, Superintendent Plumbing Inspector Public Welfare Agent Public Works Supt. Registrabs of Coters Sealer of Weights & Measures (Cont.) Arthur N. Maddison Charles E. Ferguson C. Edward Glynn Roland W. Baldrey Howard Robbins Helen C. Whittemore Charles E. Moloy Charles A. Cummings Mrs, John E. Gilcreast Mrs, William G. Potter Mrs, Thomas S. Grindle Frank P. Cutter Bartlett J. Harrington Edward W. Taylor Mrs, Robert P. Trask Lawrence G. Mitchell Dr, C. Reginald Hardcastle Matthew Stevenson James J. Sullivan Matthew Stevenson John -J. Garrity Andrew T. Bain Lawrence G. Mitchell William S. Seaman George M. Davis, 133. Charles E. Hadley r Slaughter Inspector Stone Building, Janitor Supt. of Water & Sewer Dept. Town Counsel Town Engineer Town Hall Janitor Town Hall Janitor, Ass1t, Town Physician Matthew Stevenson John E. Garmon Albert A. Ross Hydney R. Wright ington John T. Cosgrove Charles E. Moloy Philip E. Leaf Dr, C. Reginald Hardeastle 205 Mr. Ferguson raised the question of whether it would Wiring be desirable for the Town to establ"Ish special By-laws for Regulations the work of the Wire Inspector and it was decided that it would not be necessary but to continue to use the National Code. xr. Ferguson reported that as yet he had not obtained Health much material on septic tanks for the Health Regulations, Regula - but that he would have more information at a later date, tions and the matter was therefore left with Mr. Ferguson to consult with the Town Counsel The Board considered the Town Warrant, and voted to meet at seven o'clock on Monday evening to go over the votes ' before the Town Meeting, The Chairman inquired what stand the Board Would take on the vote of the Appropriation Committee to reduce the Town Employees' salaries 20%, and it was the opinion of the Board that they should not express any sentiment on the article, having had their instructions in regard to a 10% WarrAnt contribution last Fall. The Chairman stated that he felt that the Board should ask for $10,000* for the construction of a trunk line sewer; $30,000. for Public Welfare; and $1500 for Soldiers Relief, The Board discussed the appointment of a police officer, Police and decided to invite the Chief to appear before the Board officer at their next meeting with a report of the duties of the officers now in the department. The Supt. of Public Works presented a report of the Printing expenditures for printing last year by the various departments. needs The Board requested that he get an estimate from each department of their printing needs for the remainder of the year to present at the next meeting. The Board considered the matter of furnishing gasoline Gas for to the Supt, of the Park and Moth Departments, who uses his Park own automobile, and it was voted to furnish him gasoline Supt. from the Public Works Building for such use of his ear as he gives to the Town of Lexington. The Board signed the State Aid payroll for the month State of January in the amount of $6. and the month of February Aid in the amount of $6. 206 Cadn 04 Joint location was granted to the New England Tel. & ' Tel. Co. and the Edison Elec, Ill. Co. for one pole on Ward Street and sixty-seven poles on Mass. Avenue, eaterly, westerly and southerly sides, commencing at firat pole beyong junction of Marrett Road and extending southerly to Lexington -Arlington Line. The weekly report of the Supt. of Public Works was received. The meeting adjourned at 11 o'clock P.M. A true record, Attest: Acting Clerk• �I