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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-04-22-BOS-min 4 '/ 7 SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 22, 1975 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen Was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday, April 22, 1975, at 7 30 p m. Chariman Kenney, Messrs, Bailey, Buse and Mrs Battin; Mr O'Connell, Town Manager; Mr Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr McSweeney, Director of Public Works/Engineering; Mrs McCurdy, Executive Clerk, were present At the request of the Town Clerk, the following jurors were Jurors drawn John E Straujups 35 Winchester Drive Eileen C Yaceshyn 168 Grant Street Mary Faith Wilson 16 Oakland Street Lawrence J Freier 12 Demar Road Kevin E Thompson 510 Waltham Street Robert A. Butler 22 Rangeway Douglas F Moore 38 Parker Street Mr O'Connell discussed President Ford's visit to Lexington on President Saturday, April 19, 1975, at 11 00 a,m He informed the Board that Ford's Mr Homer Luther of the White House Staff came back immediately after Visit the ceremony, and again today, to express the President's gratitude Bicentennial for such a pleasant and memorable visit to Lekington and for the warm reception accorded him by all The Board agreed that the Bicentennial celebration was most suc- cessful and enjoyable Mr O'Connell It has been suggested that we recognize the Town officials and employees and others involved with the Bicentennial celebration We are in the process of drawing up a proclamation to be given to all on Appreciation Day, April 28, 1975 Chairman Kenney read a letter from Mrs Victoria Badoian, 1 Bush- Bus Stop nell Drive, requesting the elimination of the bus stop at the corner Worthen/ of Worthen Road and Bushnell Drive, as there is another MBTA bus stop Bushnell 30 to 40 feet away on the corner of Worthen Road and Waltham Street Mrs Bodoian claims that the fence in front of her home on Worthen Road has been repaired three times as a result of damages caused by sitting on the fence while waiting for the bus A letter from the MBTA Acting Director of Transportation was read, requesting permission to eliminate this bus stop Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the matter to the Traffic Safety Committee for a recommendation Selectmen's Meeting April 22, 1975 Ricci Chairman Kenney read a report from the Director of Public Works/ Water Bill Engineering inreply to a request from Ricci Bros, Inc , 609 Waltham Street, for an adjustment of their water bill of $701 00 The report states that in reviewing the request, no evidence was found indicating that the Town is liable for their overrun in water consumption The Town only assumed the responsibility for the water service conhection from the water main to/ and includ- ing the water meter A letter had been written to Ricci Bros, Inc on March 7, 1973 stating that it is not unusual for the consumer to have a hidden leak beyond the meter reading, so that it is in- cumbent upon them to check for these leaks on a more frequent basis, rather than use the reading of the water meter to bring this to their attention It was further pointed out in the letter that unless further information could be submitted to support the re- quest, no adjustment could be approved Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works/Engineering that no adjustment be made in the Ricci Bros, Inc water bill Mr Ricci is to be informed by letter that it is the decision of the Board that the sum of $701 00 is due and payable to the Town M.V M H Chairman Kenney read a request from the Mystic Valley Mental Area Board Health and Retardation Area Board for thjnames of possible candi- dates for nomination to the Area Board Mrs Battin agreed to contact several persons who might be willing to serve When resumes are received, the Board will discuss and forward nominees to the Area Board. Certificate Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to certify of the character of the following who have applied for Certificate of Incorporation Incorporation Theodore Richard Schatzki 97 Baskin Road "Eastern Collegiate Ski Association, Inc " Joseph Cochin, M.D. 56 Robbins Road Anna G Jackson 62 Bow Street Frank H Totman, Jr 46 Moreland Avenue "Tri Community Health Services, Inc " Abatement Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Water the recommendation of the Director of Public Works/Engineering Bills to abate the following water bills Salvator Casella 104 Bedford Street $37 35 Navy Raytheon Mfg Co 78 Westview Street 40 50 Moore Homes, Inc 1505 Mass Ave 3 90 279 Selectmen's Meeting April 22 , 1975 Chairman Keeney read requests from Arts & Crafts for Buckman Buckman Tavern grounds Tavern Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant per- Grounds - mission to the Painters Guild of the Lexington Arts & Crafts Society Permits for the use of the Buckman Tavern grounds on Saturday, May 31, 1975 (rain date June 7) ; Saturday, October 4, 1975 (rain date October 11) Chairman Kenney read a letter from the Historic Districts Bicentennial Commission stating that the Commission is not opposed to the idea Permanent of the project of a permanent memorial on the Common for Lexington's Memorial bicentennial commemoration, but it is concerned about the possibility that irreparable damage to archeological details might result if the project is rushed through without adequate planning and funding The Board agreed to reply to the Historic Districts Commission that the permanent memorial subcommittee will be requested to fur- nish the Commission with more details regarding the project Also, before final approval is granted by the Selectmen, the plans are to be reviewed by Mr McSweeney, Director of Public Works/ Eng- ineering Chairman Kenney read a request for a walk-a-thon on Sunday, Permit May 4 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant per- mission to Amigoa de las Arnicas to conduct a walk-a-thon in Lex- ington on Sunday, May 4, 1975, subject to approval of the route by Chief Corr 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 matters which, if made public, might adversely affect the public security, the financial interests of the Town, or the reputation of a person After discussion of personnel matters, it was voted to go out of Executive Sessoon Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 815pm. A true record, Attest jj-- hc E ecutive Clerk, Selector III4