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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-05-12-BOS-min +7 9I IIISELECTMEN'S MEETING May 12, 1975 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, May 12, 1975, at 7 30 p.m. Chairman Kenney, Messrs Bailey, Busa and Kessler, Mrs Battin; Mr O'Connell, Town Manager; Mr Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr Martin, Assistant Town Engineer; Mrs McCurdy, Executive Clerk, were present Chairman Kenney declared the hearing open upon the petition Pole of the New England Telephone Company and the Boston Edison Company Concord to relocate a pole on Concord Avenue near Old Shade Street Ave Notices of the hearing were sent to abutters, as shown on Old Shade the petitioners' plan, and also filed with the District of Public Street Works Mr Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company, and Mr Pinault, representing the New England Telephone Company, were present Chairman Kenney read a report from Mr Coscia, DPW Manager, III recommending that permission be granted to relocate the pole Mr Pinaultlexplained that this petition is for the purpose of relocating an aerial cable and eliminating a wire crossing No one beinJj present in favor or in opposition, Chairman Kenney declared the hearing closed Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to the New England Telephone Company and the Boston Edison Company for the following location Concord Avenue Approximately 139' easterly from Old Shade Street, one pole; also, remove one pole Chairman Kenney declared the hearing open upon the petition Pole of the New England Telephone Company and the Boston Edison Co- Lowell/ pany for abandonment of a pole at the intersection of Lowell and East Sts East Streets Notices of the hearing were sent to abutters, as shown on the petitioners' plan, and also filed with the Director of Public Works. Mr Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company, and Mr Pinault, representing the New England Telephone Company, were present Chairman Kenney read a report from Mr Coscia, DPW Manager, recommending that permission be granted as this pole location was abandoned due to the construction of East Street 298 Selectmen's Meeting May 12, 1975 No one being present in favor or in opposition, Chairman Kenney declared the hearing closed Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone Company to abandon the following pole locations Lowell Street Pole 58/101 at the intersection of East St , (Work Completed) 59' from the southeasterly corner of East Street and Lowell Street on the southerly side of Lowell Street Chairman Kenney declared the hearing open upon the petition Pole - of the New England Telephone Company and the Boston Edison Co- Fern St. pany for the relocation of a pole on Fern Street near Pleasant Street Notices of the hearing were sent to abutters, as shown on the petitioners' plan, and also filed with the Director of Public Works/Engineering Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company, and Mr. Pinault, representing the New England Telephone Company, were present Chairman Kenney read a report from Mr Coscia, DPW Manager, recommending thatipermission be granted to relocate the pole for the purpose of improving the visibility for vehicles making111 a right turn onto Pleasant Street This is in conjunction with the recent reconstruction of the Fern Street - Pleasant Street intersection Mr Richard J Milewski, 11 Fern Street I have a copy of the petition plan and I question some of the drawings involved The drawing shows the fence coming to the corner Mr Pinault The pole is to go to the inside of the side- walk, 5 feet toward Pleasant Street The tree stump is going to be removed Mr Milewski The wires now go across Pleasant Street and up to pole 32/2; they now go near the house approximately 32 feet If you move it, the wires and cables will go very near the house There was a new support cable put in either last fall or last summer and it comes very close to the roof of the house Mr Pinault I didn't notice that; I would have to check it out Mr Milewski I am requesting that you reconsider the area Chairman Kenney to Mr Pinault Please meet with Mr Milewski and answer his question I 299 Selectmen's Meeting May 12, 1975 Upon p motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the petition of the New England Telephone Company and the Boston Edison Company for the relocation of a pole on Fern Street, from a point at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Fern Street northwesterly 44 feet, one pole on the southwesterly side of Fern Street, one pole to be removed Chairman Kenney declared the hearing open upon the petition Pole of the New England Telephone Company and the Bost9n Edison Com- Lowell pany for joint owership of pole 3/40 on Lowell Street at Fair- Fairlawn lawn Lane. Lane Notices of the hearing were sent to abutters, as shown on the petitioner's plan Mr Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company, and Mr Pinault, representing the New England Telephone Company, were present Chairman Kenney read a report from Mr Coscia, DPW Manager, recommending that approval be granted for join ownership with the Boston Edison Company of a former New England Telephone Company pole. No one being present in favor or in opposition, Chairman Kenney declared the hearing closed Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition for joint ownership by the New England Telephone Company and the Boston Edison Company of a pole at the following location Lowell Street From the intersection of Fairlawn Lane and Lowell Street 30 feet northwesterly one pole Chairman Kenney read a petition from the Boston Edison Company Poles - and the New Engald Telephone Company for approval of transfer of Clarke ownership to the EostonEdison Company of three poles on Clarke Street Street A report from Mr Coscia, DPW Manager, recommended approval of the transfer of ownership due to the fact that the New Eng- land Telephone Company has removed all existing overhead wires from poles 10/1, 19/2, and 19/3 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to trans- fer the joint ownership to the Boston Edison Company at the following location Clarke Street Three poles 12 feet from the intersection of Mass Avenue and Clarke Street in a Southwesterly direction on the northwest- ly side of Clarke Street 3 O O Selectmen's Meeting May 12, 1975 Conduit - Chairman Kenney declared the hearing open upon the petition Hartwell Ave. of the New England Telephone Company for the installation of Hinchey conduit at Hartwell Avenue and Hinchey Road Notices of the hearing were sent to abutters, as shown on the petitioner's plan. and also filed with the Director of Public Works Mr Pinault, representing the New England Telephone Company, was present Chairman Kenney, read a report from Mr Coscia, DPW Manager, recommending that permission be granted to install the conduit The purpose is to hopefully eliminate the overhead service and poles on Hinchey Road; this will not affect the services to the existing homes Conduit is not to be installed until after the water and sewer installation on Hartwell Avenue, which will serve the development of the land on Hartwell Avenue between Bedford Street and Hinchey Road Mr Pinault This conduit has to be run and the existing aerial service is going to be removed Service will be retained at #72 as this is the only residence in the area The other three houses have been sold and will be taken down No one appearing in favor or in opposition, Chairman Kenney declared the hearing closed ,Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to the New Englald Telephone Company for the following location of conduit Hartwell Avenue and Hinchey Road From an existing man- hole located on the easterly side of Hartwell Avenue (in front of property of Hewett Packard - #32 Hartwell Avenue) 319 Feet in a northerly direction to the intersection of Hinchey Road, thence easterly 320 feet to a pole on Hinchey Road Conduit - Chairman Kenney declared the hearing open upon the petition Mash. Ave. of the New England Telephone Company for the installation of Rhodes St. conduit on Mass Avenue, Rhodes Street, and Tower Road. Tower . Notices of the hearing were sent to abutters, as shown on Rd the petitioner's plan, and also filed with the Director of Public Works Mr Pinault, representing the New England Telephone Company, was present Chairman Kenney read a report from Mr Coscia, DPW Manager, recommending that approval be granted for the puspose of pro- viding additional service to the areas I 301 Selectmen's Meeting May 12, 1975 Mr. Pinault The work is being done to eliminate the ex- isting aerial wires Mr Daniel Lucas, 3 Tower Road I want to know if it is necessary, and what it entails to the abutters Mrs Harold Andelman, 1130 Massachusetts Avenue I have questions also Mr Pinault The General Laws require that when work is being done, to notify the abutters Aerial wires came down Mass Aveune and they are going to place the conduit Every- thing will be done within the public ways and will be restored under the scrutiny of the highwasy supervisor Mrs Andelman How will it affect my driveway? Mr Pinault It will not be blocked They will be by it in an hour Mrs Andelman In the evening? Mr Pinault It will be open Mrs Andelman The telephone pole in front of my house has wires Mr, Pinault That will not be affected. Let me say that the road will be better Mr Bailey Keep in mind that for 90 days it will be a temporary patch Mrs Andelman I am concerned about the digging Mr Pinault whatever is needed will be reseeded and put back in condition and there will be no damage to your bushes Mrs Andelman What about my driveway? Mr Pinault That will be all restored and put back Mrs Andelman I object Mr Martin, Asst Town Engineer The Public Highway Department will require a bond from the utility company and the job will be inspected Mrs Andelman I don't want it to happen We don't know what the plan means Chairman Kenney Would you like it fully explained? Mrs Andelman Yes Chairman Kenney requested Mr Pinault to meet with Mrs Anderson and Mr Lucas and explain the details of the proposed conduit installation Mr Pinault agreed Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the petition of the New England Telephone Company for the in- stallation of conduit on Mass Avenue, Rhodes Street and Tower Road 302 Selectmen's Meeting May 12, 1975 Chairman Kenney declared the hearing open upon the petition Conduit- of the New England Telephone Company for the installation of Bedford conduit on Bedford Street to service Rowe Chevrolet Street Notices of the hearing were sent to abutters, as shown on the petitioner's plan, and also filed with the Director of Public Works Chairman Kenney read a report from Mr Coscia, DPW Manager, recommending that approval be granted to remove the existing overhead service and install underground service to Rowe Chev- rolet, Incorporated No one appearing in favor or in opposition, Chairman Kenney declared the hearing closed Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to the New England Telephone Company for the installa- tion of conduit at the following location Bedford Street Starting at Manhole 54/100A on the north- erly side approximately 500 feet from Harrington Road; northwesterly, approx- imately 192 feet of underground conduit to the property line between 25 Bedford Street and 33 Bedford Street Contract Mr O'Connell informed the Board that bids have been received111 76-15-E- on April 2 for the construction of the Recreation Service Build- Recreation ing and the three low bidders were Valid Restoration Corp. , 1 Service Medford-$27,900; Jones Development Corp , Taunton-$36,000; C & E Building Construction Company, Salem-$36,700 Mr McSweeney recommends, and I concur, to award the contract to the lowest bidder, Valid Restoration Corp , under the authority contained in Article 36 of the 1975 Annual Town Meeting Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award Contract 76-15-E to Valid Restoration Corp , Medford, for the construction of the Recreation Service Building in the amount of $27,900 Mr O'Connell informed the Board that bids have been received Contract on April 2 for the construction of the Animal Shelter and the 76-18-E three low bidders were Valid Restoration Corp , Medford-$17,526; Animal Skill Construction Co , Inc , Boston-$22,660; Jones Development Shelter Corp , Taunton-$24,500 Mr McSweeney recommends, and I concur, to award the contract to the lowest bidder, Valid Restoration Corp , under the authority contained in Article 37 of the 1973 Annual Town Meeting, and Article 34 of the 1975 Annual Town Meet- ing Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award Contract 76-18-E to Valid Restoration Corp , Medford, for the construction of the Animal Shelter in the amount of $17,526 303 Selectmen's Meeting May 12, 1975 Mr. O'Connell informed the Board that bids have been received Contract on April 29 for the construction of sanitary sewer on Summer Street 75-11-E (Rte 2A) , Ames Avenue to Banks Avenue Interceptor, Bates Road, Sanitary Woodcliffe Road, Peachtree Road, Appletree Lane , Scotland Road, and Sewer Grapevine Avenue The three low bidders were Po-Mar Contract- ing, Inc , Cambridge-$184,843; Pitt Construction Corp , Acton- $195,888 25; Brentwood Constrcution Corp , Brockton-$199,383 50 Mr McSweeney recommends, and I concur, to award the contract to Po-Mar Contracting, Inc , under the authority contained in Article 20 of the Annual Town Meeting This would be done by a vote of intent to award the contract to Po-Mar as the apparent low bidder, subject to the determination of the Department of Public Works that Po-Mar Contracting, Inc is a qualified low bidder Mr McSweeney has written to them requesting a financial statement of the corp- oration, list of available equipment, experience in similar projects, etc Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted the intent to award Contract 75-11-E to Po-Mar Contracting, Inc , Cambridge, for the construction of sanitary sewers, as the apparent low bidder in the amount of $184,843, subject to the determination of the Depart- ment of Public Works that Po-Mar Contracting, Inc is a qualified low bidder Mr William Page met with the Board to discuss the Cable Tel- evision Committee Chairman Kenney The Board is pleased to meet with Mr Page, Chairman of CATV The Committee has been in operation about two and a half years They did submit a report to the Selectmen and Town Meeting Members, and had requested an Article in the Warrant Indefinite postponement was moved by Mr Bailey at Town Meeting as the Board will not set up an official state mandated advisory committee until it is required to do so by state law Until that time, the Board plans to continue its unofficial advisory committee Mr Page I have a list of four tasks that we recommend (1) Hold hearings on the subject of ownership and operation, (2) Make a specific recommendation to the Board of Selectmen regard- ing ownership and operation of a cable system for Lexington (3) Continue to prepare for the time when the licensing process is officially triggered (4) Recommend the structure and func- tions of a permanent overseeing commission to promote the best interests of the Town once a cable system has been installed and operating In our report, we passed along various options of intent and operation, and we intend to make recommendations on various options that are studied. We would reconstitute the CATV to consist of seven members All, except one, are willing to serve on the committee or consultants. There are thirteen people now who would be willing to serve 304 Selectmen's Meeting May 12, 1975 Chairman Kenney On your second recommendation, are you being premature as we haven't had applications yet? Mr Bailey That would be a recommendation appropriate at that time,and nothing would happen until that time when the committee had proposals that trigger it It was agreed that Mr Page would submit a list of names for appointment by the Selectmen and, also, recommendation on which should be members or consultants Mr Page I received a call from the Executive Secretary of the State Cable Antenna Television Commission asking me if I would be willing to serve on the Commission I will be talking on that this week and, if so, I would hope there wouldn't be a conflict of interest The Commission consists of seven members, and the major function acquired this spring is the authority for the agency to negotiate the initial rate and, after the rate is set, the state has the role of the final setter of rates Twenty-four of the sixty systems are applying for a rate increase Mr Page retired from the meeting Signs & Mr O'Connell informed the Board that he has asked Mr Briggs, Billboards Planning Director, to attend a hearing to be held by the Outdoor Advertising Division on May 13 This hearing deals with a proposal to change the rules and regulations for Control of Billboards and Signs and, in view of the Town's involvement, he felt Mr Briggs 11/ should attend The Board agreed Mr O'Connell recommended that the Board approve the request Transfer to the Appropriation Committee for a transfer of $1,000 to Account Account 2935 because of the increase in the use of the copier machine from 2935 12,500 to 17,000 copies per month Copy Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request Machine the Appropration Committee to approve a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Account 2935-Office Copier and Supplies in the amount of $1,000 Mr O'Connell read "An Open Letter to Lexington Youth " Lexington "I have had an opportunity to talk with several Lexington Youth Youth about their unfortunate disturbance on Friday evening, May 2 Although they were neither participants nor observers of the disturbance, the discussion was constructive and did include opinions concerning the rights of the parties involved or af- fected These discussions grew out of a complaint that no Town officials were willing to listen to the youths' side This letter is written to correct that incorrect impression I have in the past and continue now to urge those who feel they have not been treated properly by the palice WI discuss their complaints with Chief Corr If these parties are unwilling to do so, but feel they still wish to talk about this matter, the Town Manager is willing to listen and discuss the situation I may not agree with many of the views expressed, but I am willing to listen and 305 Selectmen's Meeting May 12, 1975 I particularly wish to learn what these views are based upon I am interested in discussing not only the matter of rights but also the responsibilities of all involved parties Any youths who feel they have worthwhile information to con- tribute or who wish to express their views are invited to call the Town Manager's office, 862-0500 Ext 62, for an appointment I suggest that the discussion will be more effective if limited to one-half hour and not exceed more than five individuals at a time Walter C O'Connell, Town Manager " Mr O'Connell I hope that some of the youth who have felt they have not been listened to will take advantage of this op- p mitt :- Chairman Kenney You will recall that we were soliciting letters from people who had statements on the incident In part- icular, we wanted to get the facts from people who might have been there We have received seven communications officially, and two tonight. Of the seven, none had direct knowledge Handed to me this evening, was a communication giving names of six or seven youths who would like to talk with us If the Board is interested, we will contact these people and set up an informal meeting to listen to them and discuss it with hhem Additionally, through the media, we would say that if there are any other in- ' dividuals with direct knowledge or strong feeling to call Mrs McCurdy Dr Kessler I would point out that I have received few anonymous calls; I am sure that-other Selectmen have also I think it important that everyone realize that we can't act on anonymous calls Anyone that has concerns about protection or privacy should be assured that, if put in writing to any Selectman, every one of the Selectmen will maintain a list and, if a person desires to remain anonymous, we will protect the privacy We can't do any- thing unless people are willing to back up their complaints Mrs Battin I had several phone calls wishing to remain anonymous and I said I wouldn't investigate until I had their name, which they gave me The Town Manager and I thought could give their name at least to one of us It would then remain anonymous from the remainder of the Board and the public We would respect that Chairman Kenney Yes, but for the time being, we will accept it Mr Bailey What is the purpose of these meetings? Chairman Kenney They wanted to talk with some of the Select- men and wanted to come this evening but they would hope to do it in circumstances which are fairly relaxing and informal 306 Selectmen's Meeting May 12, 1975 Mr Bailey The intent of this meeting would be to arrive at facts of exactly what happened this evening? As far as I am concerned, I want to know what you are driving at You have to be very clear ad to what you want as the outcome Chairman Kenney I want to go along the lines of what Mr O'Connell has said verbally this week Some have said that no- body will listen to them, and I want to listen to them and see what is concluded from them. I am not pre-stating any course of action we would take Mr Cohen In other words, this would take the place of a written report Mr Bailey There is a very wide discrepancy in the facts I think it is going to be necessary at some point to have somebody establish what the facts were As long as that exists, I think we are going to have a problem It is possible you should go ahead with that Mrs Battin There might be two different dialogues I would have the Chief a part of the whole process Dr Kessler I don't think we want to go into the wide range of problems that people would bring up We should confine it to that particular issue Mr O'Connell Those I have contacted don't want to talk about this issue - they want to talk about their rights I en- courage the three students that came in to see me to get first- hand information from other sources of information, as they offer- ed. Mention was made about an Open Letter to the People of Lex- ington, written by Alan M. Stewart Chairman Kenney I haven't seen the Stewart letter Polly Kaufman What process do you intend to set up for adults - problems in relation to the police? Chairman Kenney We haven't concluded or gotten that far There is a youth problem in the Town Ms Kaufman I am just asking for a dialogue Chairman Kenney We are still evaluating it, and we don't have an answer yet The problem will not be just on police, vandalism, etc It is a social problem. Ms Kaufman You have to start somewhere When you listen, you are really taking in some of the information we have Chairman Kenney to the Board What is a convenient time to meet? Mr Busa I hope we keep it in perspective, that we will not broaden it and have a public hearing and polarize the Town I would like to hear the story and have it in small groups I would gladly meet with anybody Beyond that scope, I don't think the end will justify the means Selectmen's Meeting May 12 , 1975 The Board agreed to be in the Selectmen's Meeting Room on Wednesday, May 21, at 3 30 p m Chairman Kenney Anybody who wants to come_and talk to us can call Mrs McCurdy for an appointment There will be no further discussion now Later on in the meeting, the Board discussed the use of tape Tape recorders at Selectmen's meetings Recorders Chairman Kenney It seems that the Board would do well to vote to have a policy not to allow it as it has a tendency to in- hibit the discussion; particularly when the Board often discusses matters and they have not made formal statements I don't see any advantage to it and it might inhibit If we see that a tape recorder is needed, it might be an advantage to have Mr O'Connell or Mrs McCurdy tape it and people can hear it afterwards Once you go on tape, you don't know how a person would use it afterwards Mrs Battin I am not sure I concur If it is an open meet- ing, that is the risk we run as elected officials What we say is open to all the public Chairman Kenney It is not a risk we run There are all sorts of things that can be done to a tape recorder Dr Kessler If it is in the public interest, we should be the ones to tape it I, for one, am not anxious to have tape record- ers when I am not sure about it Mrs Battin Misusing and altering it could be a worry I hadn't thought about that Mr Buse Open meeting doesn't have to be taped; an open hear- ing could be . Chairman Kenney If there is a particular reason why an in- dividual wants it taped and we agree with him, if we want to tape it we can or grant permission Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to prohibit the use of tape recorders at the Selectmen's meeting without prior permission Mr O'Connell informed the Board that the Town has received Cherry about $100,000 more than last year, and the amount is very close Sheet to Mr. Perry's (Comptroller) prediction It leaves open another question if now that we know what they promised as to what they will deliver The tax rate forecast at Town Meeting looks very good Chairman Kenney read a request from Mr Chase, Town Engineer, Banks Ave regarding easements on Ames Avenue to Banks Avenue Ames Ave Sewer & Drain Easements 30S Selectmen's Meeting May 12 , 1975 II/ Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer of an intent to take permanent and temporary sewer and drain easements from Banks Avenue to Ames Avenue, as voted by the Board on April 7, 1975, and to append to that vote that no damages be awarded Memorial The Board agreed to participate in the parade on Memorial Day Day and Mr Bailey is to read the Proclamation Heitman Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Street abatement of the street betterment assessement to Mr and Mrs Betterment John Heitman, 34 Rockville Avenue, in the amount of $940 00 Auctioneer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Auctioneer's license issued to John D Brucchi, 63 Paul Revere Road Police Chairman Kenney read a letter from the Woburn Police Captain Dept commending Chief Corr and his department for an excellent job done during President Ford's visit onApril 19, 1975 Subdivision Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Street Oders of Taking for the acceptance of the following subdivision Acceptance streets, as approved by Town Meeting Columbus Street, Kendall Road, Sherburne Road, Worthen Road, Springdale Road, Emerson Road, Bryant Road, Bushnell Drive, Village Circle, Militia Drive Columbus Street 150' From the accepted portion of Columbus Street to end Kendall Road 2230' From Sherburne Road to the Vine Brook Sherburne Raad 1125' From Kendall Road to 110' beyond Dane Road Worthen Road 1100' Starting 400' from John Poulter Road to 150' beyond Sherburne Road Springdale Road 900' From Bates Road to the end Emerson Road 520' From Maple Street to the end Bryant Road 330' From Page Road to Emerson Road Bushnell Drive 470' From Worthen Road to the end Village Circle 1350' From Bryant Road to the end Militia Drive 460' From Worthen Road to the end 309 Selectmen's Meeting May 12, 1975 Chairman Kenney read a recommendation from Mr Chase, Town Belfry Engineer, for awards of damages on Belfrey Terrace Terrace Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award damages Damages for land takings in the following amounts Claude and Louise Patterson, 10 Belfrey Terrace, 160 sq ft $320 00 John and Mariannne Pearson 16 Bel£tey Terrace, 330 sq $660 00 Annette Slocumbe 18 Belfrey Terrace, 32 Sq ft $ 64 00 Upon motion duly made and seconded,it was voted to sign the Belfry Order of Taking for the acceptance of Belfry Terrace, 350' from Terrace Forest Street to end, a betterment street, as approved by the 1975 Acceptance Annual Town Meeting Chairman Kenney read a request from Mr McSweeney to sign Contract Contract 75-7E awarded by the Board on April 7, 1975 to P Gioioso & Sons, 75-7-E Inc for sewer construction as the lowest bidder in the amount of Sanitary $235.497 Sewer Mr Cohen I would like to report that there was a hearing in Gioioso Labor and Industries on that case I understand that the decision was mailed today and the finding was in favor of P Gioioso & Sons, Inc as the lowest bidder. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted so sign Contract 75-7-E awarded to P Gioioso & Sons, Inc for the construction of sanitary sewers in the amount of $235,497 Chairman Kenney read a memo from Mr Chase, Town Engineer, re- Sowkow - orarding a request from Mr Peter Sowkow, 64 Valleyfield Street, to Brook relocate the brook running through Lot 91 Valleyfield Street The Relocation Board voted on January 13 to grant permission to Mr Sowkowwsubject to the following conditions (1) That a plan and profile be submittted to the Director of Public Works/Engineering for approval of the work to be done; (2) That a grant of a brook easement be furnished to the Town This memo is to inform you that Mr Sowkow has submitted an acceptable plan and profile and that necessary documents are being prepared We wish to point out that a portion of the relocation work falls outside the limits of the Tripi-Sowkow property and lies upon Town-owned and privately owned land DPW/ Engineering feels that the interests of all will best be served if the channel is relocated as shown on plan and, for that reason, recommends that the Board give Mr Sowkow permission to relocate the brook across Town-owned land, as proposed Permission to re- locate across privately-owned land is a matter between Mr Sowkow and the other owners Conditional approval, subject to a final Order of Conditions, has been granted by the Conservation Commission 310 Selectmen's Meeting May 12, 1975 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant per- mission to Mr Perer Sowkow to relocate the brook running through Lot 91 off Valleyfield Street, as shown on the plan and profile, with the understanding that a final order of conditions must be granted by the Conservation Commission Mrs Battin discussed the practice now used by the Police Towing Department in the towing of vehicles after accidents in the Town After Mrs Battin The question has come to us to consider the es- Accidents tablishment of a policy under which towing by order of the Police Department is assigned, rotate or shared among those Lexington tow operators who have appropriate storage facilities I feel there should be a list of towing agencies and a pattern of utilization, by equal distribution for those who qualify Chairman Kenney If we are going to talk specific names, we should do it in Executive Session and ask Chief Corr to come in Mr. O'Connell was requested to compile information for dis- cussion by the Board at a later date. 11 Little Mr Luigi DiNapoli came into the meeting to discuss Little 1 League Baseball League Mr DiNapoli We have a p petition representing 175 children and their parents who feel they have been discriminated against on Little League Chairman Kenney It is because of the lack of fields? Mr DiNapoli We are trying to make room for 175kids and we were notified today that there were no fields Speaking on behalf of the Lexington Little league, we are trying to schedule a series that will not conflict with the schedule in the Town We were told we could have one field on Saturday and four fields on Sunday The Little League is new and the kids had no one to play with We formed this new league to play through June and the summer and we are trying to find a place for them to play on Mr O'Connell The information was not given today but was given last weekend I would recommend that you follow the course that the Town officials tell you. I don't agree with Mr DiNapoli that there is no place for them to play Another thing, this league came in late Its sponsor agreed to give the Ch-aireanof the Recreation Committee their plans and programs and, as of this after- noon, that had never been done The Recreation Committee has done the best that it could Time has been spent by the Committee and The Town Manager, and to argue that claims have been made and to take this petition to the Board is unfair and unnecessary 311 Selectmen's Meeting May 12, 1975 Mr Alfred Buse The Recreation Committee has yet to receive a letter on who they are and until they begin down in Recreation we will not hear them up here. Chairman Kenney We don't have enough fields to meet the current demands The appropriate way to handle it is to work with the Manager and the Recreation Committee You were given fields on Saturday and Sunday Dr Kessler. What is the petition about? Mr DiNapoli We would like the opportunity to sit down with the Recreation Committee and work this thing out I have a letter which was dated March 7 Dr Kassler moved to refer this matter to the Recreation Committee for a solution Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the Little League petition to the Recreation Committee Mr O'Connell Is this matter referred back to the Recreation Committee to go to the Town Manager? The Board agreed that the matter is to go to the Recreation Committee to the Town Manager Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive Executive Session for the purpose of discussing, deliberating or Session voting on matter which, if made public, might adversely affect the public security, the financial interests of the Town or the repu- tation of a person After discussion of matters concerning the formation of committees, it was voted tb go out of Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10 00 p m. A true record, Attest (:)1-71A/ e Executive Clerk, Selectmen