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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-04-29-BOS-min .- I 9 SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 29, 1974 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select- men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, April 29, 1974, at 7 00 p m Chairman Kenney, Messrs Bailey, Busa, Brown, Mrs Battin; ' Mr OI-Connell , Town Manager, Mr Cohen, Town Counsel ; Mr McSweeney, Director of Public Works/Engineering, Mrs McCurdy, Executive Clerk, were present. Mr O'Connell discussed the glaucoma clinic which had been scheduled as of last year for May I , 1974 in Cary Hall Because of Town Meeting, it has been recommended that the Lions Club use Estabrook Hall Glaucoma Chairman Kenney The Lions Club claims that this is not satisfac- Clinic tory It was agreed that Mr O'Connell is to talk with a member of the Lions Club Mr. O'Connell informed the Board that the 6-months tax bills are Tax Bills being mailed out and they will be payable within 30 days of the mailing date. The Board again discussed the request from the Sisterhood of Temple Isaiah and it was agreed to inform their lawyer that we have received Temple further inquiry concerning the request of the Sisterhood to conduct a Isaiah selling activity on Sunday, May 19, at the parking area of the Stop and Sisterhood Shop supermarket located at Bedford Street and Worthen Road The acti- Request vity has been described in previous communications as a flea market, garage sale, and fair We will attach a copy of the Lexington Town policy covering garage and yard sales, a private sale does not require a permit from the Board of Selectmen We will advise the attorney to inform those planning this sales activity, as well as the property owner, that conducting a garage or yard sale on Sunday would be contrary to this policy Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Execu- tive Session for therpurpose of discussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public, might adversely affect the public secu- Executive rity, the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of a person Session After discussion of the renewal of taxi licenses, it was voted to go out of Executive Session and resume the open meeting At 7 30 p m , Chairman Kenney declared the hearing open on the peti- NET&T tion of the New England Telephone Company for the installation of conduit Conduit and manholes on Massachusetts Avenue, Rhodes Street and Forest Street Manholes Notices of the hearing had been sent to abutters, as shown on a plan submitted by the petitioner, and filed with the Director of Public Works 520 Selectmen's Meeting April 29, 1974 Mr Leonard Scott, representing the Telephone Company, was present and explained that the work is being done for the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and there are repeater manholes There will not be any work done on them for 5 to 10 years and they will lay dormant Chairman Kenney read a recommendation from Mr Coscia, D P W Manager, that permission be granted The New England Telephone Company Ok is proposing the addition of repeater manholes and conduit work for the American Telephone and Telegraph Company at various locations in Massa- chusetts Avenue, Rhodes Street, and Forest Street The purpose of this work is to install hardened cable in order to upgrade the system for special toll and government circuits from Littleton to Boston The con- struction permit will not be issued until after the April 19 celebration Mr John Frey, 1133 Massachusetts Avenue, was present as an abutter and asked if the installations were to be in the paved way or on private property? Mr Scott They will be located in the sidewalk or in the payed way None will go on private property When our contractors are there, they will take great care not to disturb any plantings on private property No one in the audience wishing to speak in favor or in opposition, Chairman Kenney declared the hearing closed Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permis- sion to the New England Telephone Company for the installation of con- duit and manholes in the following locations, subject to the following restrictions I All excavation at or near the existing trees is to be done under the supervision of the Tree Warden 2 Residents are to have access to their driveways. Massachusetts Avenue In front of #2127, approximately 110' feet of underground conduit, westerly, from manhole 54/82, also, one ( 1 ) manhole 54/82A Massachusetts Avenue: From in front of Robbins Cemetery, westerly, approximately 30' feet of underground conduit, from manhole 54/51, also, one ( 1) manhole 54/51A Massachusetts Avenue From MH 54/20, easterly approximately 140' feet of underground conduit Rhodes Street From Massachusetts Avenue, northeasterly approxi- mately 25' feet of underground c_onduLt, also, one ( I ) manhole 54/20A Massachusetts Avenue. Opposite Wood Street, from MH 54/88A, approxi- mately 35' feet of underground conduit, also one ( 1 ) manhole 54/880 Forest Street From MH 54/76, junction of Clarke, Street, easterly, approximately 20' feet of underground conduit, also, one ( I ) manhole 54/76A 521 Selectmen's Meeting April 29, 1974 Chairman Kenney read a request from the Lexington Taxi Co. , Inc. and 81 Woburn Street Corporation d.b.a Minuteman Cab Co for renewal of their taxi licenses. A-discussion had been held in Executive Session with Mr Richard Zimmerman, owner of the cab companies, and it was the decision of the Board that these licenses would be granted on a provisional basis with the clear understanding that he is to comply strictly with the rules and regulations Taxi for taxicabs in the Town of Lexington. Additionally, the Board will re- Licenses quest Chief Corr to keep a constant check on the taxicabs in the Depot Square area, especially those parked in the Meriam Street Parking Lot, and to submit a report of any violations to the Board Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue temporary licenses for a period of 60 days, expiring June 30, 1974, for the follow- ing taxicabs. 81 Woburn Street Corporation Lexington Taxi Co , Inc d/b/a Minuteman Cab Co. Registration No 452 Registration No 470 453 472 471 483 " 1051 485 1052 486 5349 1053 5354 1054 " 5356 5352 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the letter from Roland B Greeley, President of the Historical Society, regarding Outlook the request from the Outlook Club ladies to serve afternoon snacks on the Club Buckman Tavern grounds during July and August. Chairman Kenney read a letter of resignation from Royston T Daley. Resigna- Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept, with re- tion gret, the resignation of Royston T Daley as an Associate Member of the Bistortc Historic Districts Commission, representing the Cary Memorial Library Districts Trustees. Comm. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the minutes Minutes of the Selectmen's meeting held on December 10, 1973. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7 40 p.m A true record, Attest. Executive Clerk, Selectme