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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1942-12-14(See Page 115 for Meeting of December 7) SELECTMEN'S MELTING December 14, 1942 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was.held In the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, December 14, 1942 at 8:00 P.M. Chairman Giroux, Messrs. Potter, Rowse, Locke, and Sarano were present. The entire Board of Fire Engineers, Associate Counsel, George A. McLaughlin, Mr. Edward W. Taylor and his attorney, Pierre A. Northrup, were present. The Clerk was also pres- ent. At 8:00 P.M. hearing was declared open before the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Fire Engineers sitting Chief together, but as separate bodies, upon the request for a Ta; -:.or hearing by Mr. Edward W. Taylor on the contemplated aboli- hearing tion of the position of Chief of the Fire Department of Lexington, if such position legally exists in this Town. The record of the hearing was taken by Mr. Francis J. Hunt, court stenographer. The hearing lasted until 11:20 P.M. at which time everyone but the members of the Board of Selectmen -retired. Mr. Paxton submitted in writing matters to be acted on as follows: 1. Boiler insurance - In the 1943 budget there is an item of $800.00 for the boiler insurance policy. This figure was given to Mr. Paxton by the Elmer A. Lord Company in November and the insurance is figured at anew rate. c`lsr However, the new rate has been rescinded temporarily and Irsarar.ceit is possible for us to renew the boiler insurance for a three-year period at the old rate if it is done immediately. This would mean that the present policy, which expires on May 17, 1943, would have to be cancelled and a new policy issued costing approximately $500.00. In order to take ad- vantage of this reduction in rate, a transfer of $500.00 would be necessary. Mr. Potter moved that the Appropriation Committee be requested to transfer the sum of $500.00 from the Reserve Fund for the renewal of the boiler insurance policy in December for a three-year period. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. M Chief Taylor hearing Boiler Insurance Transfer Ashes & Dmps Acct. 2. Ashes & Dumps - Mr. Paxton said that bills had been submitted on this account which exceeded the appro- priation by $283.15. The cost of the tin cans and metal salvage collections was $319.29 and it is expected that the cost of tin can collections next week will be $75.00, making a total salvage cost of about $425.00. Pvir. Paxton M Chief Taylor hearing Boiler Insurance Transfer Ashes & Dmps Acct. 98 �• Transfer requested that the Appropriation Committee be asked to , approve a transfer ,from the Reserve Fund of $425.00. Mr. Potter moved that the request be granted. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 3. Insurance Expiration - The Workments Compensation policy for the Town of Lexington expires on -January 1, Insurance 1943, through the office of Elmer A. Lord and Company. Mr. Potter moved that the policy be renewed through the same office. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 4. Equipment Rental - Chester Lidberg of Adams Equip- Street requested the rental of a Town compressor to help ment clear a drain on his property. Because it was an emer- Rental gency, Mr. Paxton granted the use of the compressor at the usual rates. Mr. Locke moved that Mr. Paxton's action,be approved. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 5. R. H. Stevens payments - Mr. Paxton reported Stevens that sand had been from R. H. Stevens at a cost payments .purchased of $677.25 and on Thursday of this week Mr. Stevens will pay $414.25 to the Town of Lexington. 6. Water main in Spencer Street - Application.was Water received for the extension of approximately 275 feet of , Main water main in Spencer Street from Joseph Road. Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Locke, it was voted to authorize the extention and sign the order of taking as follows: ORDER OF TAKING By the mown of Lexington of Easement for the construction of a Water Maiji SPENCER STREET' (From Joseph Road in a northwesterly direction, a distance of approxi- mately 275 feet) WHEREAS, at a meeting duly called and held on March 219 1942 and adjourned to March 23, 1942, the town meet- ing of Lexington pursuant to an article in the warrant of the meeting for %hich due notice was given, duly adopted by unanimous vote the following vote and made an appropri- ation therefor: "VOTED: That the Selectmen be authorized to install water mains not less than 6" nor more than 16" in diameter in such accepted or unaccepted streets as may be applied for during the year 1942, subject to the assessment of betterments, and to take by eminent domain any necessary easements therefore." AND WHEREAS, the right of way and easement hereinafter described and taken are necessary for the establishment and ' maintenance of the said water main: NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, acting as a Board of Water and Sewer Commission- ers, for and in behalf of the said town, by virtue of the authority conferred upon them by the foregoing vote and of every other power them thereto enabling, hereby adopt this order of taking by eminent domain, for the said public im- provement for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a water main in Spencer Street from Joseph Road in a north- westerly direction, a distance of approximately 275 feet as aforesaid, the following easement, namely: The right to enter uF,on the land shown as Spencer Street on a plan entitled 'Plan of Proposed Water Main in Spencer Street, Lexington, Mass. Scale: 1 in. m 40 ft. Dec - William 0. Paxton, Supt. Public Works' and ember 14, 19420 owned by A. Horace Weene, and construct therein a line of water main with all necessary connections, shut -offs, and appurtanances substantially as shown on a plan of William .C. Paxton, Supt. Public Works, dated December 14, 1942 to be recorded herewith. The easement covered by this taking includes the right on the part of the Selectmen of the said town or other duly authorized agents of the town to enter upon, dig up, open and use the land embraced within the said way as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose:of initially constructing and thereafter maintaining, operat- ' Ing, inspecting, repairing and replacing from time to time the said water main, (the said town being always bound to see that the ground after the completion of the work in each case is cleared of all surplus material and surface left in as smooth and good condition as at the time of entry.) Betterments will be assessed for this improvement in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 80 of the General Laws. The area which it is expected will receive advantage other than the general advantage to the community from such improvement .comprises'the several lots shown upon the plan of William C. Paxton, Supt. Public Works, above referred to, which are designated in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. We estimate the betterments that would be assessed upon each said parcel of land to be as shown in the said schedule. We determine that no damages have been sustained and none are awarded. To have and to hold the said easement to the Town of Lexington, its successors and assigns, to its and their own use and behoof forever agreeable to the provisions of the said Chapter 79 of the General Laws and all pertinent acts In amendment thereof or supplemental thereto. IN WITNESS THEREOF the undersigned being a majority of the Board of Selectmen of Lexington aforesaid have hereunto 100 subscribed our names this fourteenth day of December, 1942. Archibald R. Giroux Errol H. Locke Selectmen William G. Potter of George W. Sarano Lexington A. Edward Rowse COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. December 14, 1942 Then personally appeared the above named Archibald R. Giroux, William G. Potter, A. Edward Rowse, Errol H. Locke, and George W. Sarano and severally acknowledged the foregoing instrument by them subscribed to be their free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, before me., Eleanor M. Lowe Notary Public My commission expires - Oct.. 9, 1947 SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED BETTERMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDER SPENCER STREET (From Joseph Road in a northwesterly direction, a distance of approxi- mately 275 feet) Owner as of January 1, 1942 Lot Assessment A. Horace Weene C $89,56 it it " D 85.50 ' It it " E 100.85 It it F 90.00 7. Gas main in Saencer Street - Application was re- ceived from the Arlington Gas Light Company for the approval Gas of the installation of approximately 200 feet of gas main main in Spencer Street from Joseph Road. The plan was attached. Mr. Potter moved that the extension be authorized. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was received from Tax Commissioner, Henry F. Bonds Long, giving the sum of $48,000.00 as the amount not less than which the 1943 bond of the Town Treasurer shall be written. Mr. Long set the amount of $51,100.00 as the amount not less than which the bond for the Tax Collector shall be written. Mr. Potter moved that the sum of $48,000.00 be estab- lished as the amount of the bond for the Town Treasurer and $51,100.00 as the amount of the bond of the Tax Collector for the year 1943. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was received from W. H. Lyon thanking the Board for the insurance policyrenewed through his office. 1®1 Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Locke, it was Pole voted, to approve the following pole location and sign the Pole Locati-on order Location Reed Street, southwesterly side, approximately 11 feet southeast of Ash Street, 1 pole; :Reed Street southwesterly side, approximately 7 feet southeast of Ash Street, remove 1 pole. Letter was received from Leon W. Bateman, President of the Chamber of Commerce, submitting the names of Fred Johnson, William E. Mulliken, and Theodore A. Custance as War possible chairmen for the office of local Chairman of War War Trans. Administration. Trans. Mr. Sarano moved that Theodore A. Custance be re- Chairman man quested to serve in this capacity. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion and it was so voted. Letter was received from the Board of Fire Engineers stating that on Sunday the ambulance had been called to transport a person ill with spinal meningitis. The r.ce engineers wish to know what procedure they should follow Ambulance in the future with reference to transporting persons ill with contagious diseases. Mr. Rowse moved that the Selectmen adopt the follow- ing amendment to the Ambulance Regulations. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted; "The Veterans' Memorial Ambulance is not to be used for the transportation of persons ill with contagious dis- eases." The meeting adjourned at 11:55 P.M. A true record, Attest: Clerk