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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-05-14-BOS-min 135 SELECTMEN'S MEETING III May 14, 1973 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building; on Monday, 'May 14, 1973 at 7 30 p.m. Chairman Kenney, Messrs. Buse, Brown and Mrs. Riffin; Mr. O'Connell , Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel ; Mr. McSweeney, Director of Public Works/ Engineering; Mrs. McCurdy, Executive Clerk, were present. Chairman Kenney opened the hearing on the application of Mal 's Auto Body, 7 Massachusetts Avenue, to increase the storage of gasoline from 1 ,500 gallons to 5,000 gallons, and to install one 5,000 gallon under- ground tank to service vehicles. Notices of the hearing, which was advertised in the Lexington Minute-man on May 3, 1973, were sent by the applicant to the abutters. Chief Spellman had inspected the premises and had approved the Gasoline location and installation of the new 5,000 gallon underground tank. Mel 's Auto Mr. Malcolm Keljikian, owner of Mal 's Auto Body, was present and Body explained that because of the capacity of the small tank, it was impos- sible to obtain a contract with any of the petroleum suppliers. It is also imperative that gasoline be available for the tow trucks at any hour as they operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 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 grant permis- sion and to sign the license for Mal 's Auto Body to keep and store 5,000 gallons of gasoline in one 5,000 gallon underground tank on the premises at 7 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington. Mr. O'Connell informed the Board that a request had been received from the National Guard to set up a display on the Barnes' property on National May 19, Armed Forces Day. This would be the same type of equipment as Guard on Patriots' Day last year, which had generated a great deal of interest Barnes by the citizens of Lexington. Property The Board had no objection and Mr. O'Connell is to take care of the details involved. Mr. O'Connell discussed the July 4th celebration and informed the Board that the Lions Club had voluntarily decided to eliminate the fireworks this year. The carnival will be at Parker Field on Sunday, July I , from 4 00 to 10.00 p.m.; Monday, July 2, and Tuesday, July 3, from 6:00 p.m. to 12 00 M.; Wednesday, July 4, from 10 00 a.m. to 4th of 12 00 M. Setup may not take place before Saturday, June 30, at July Lions 7 00 a.m. and to stop at 9:00 p.m. All equipment must be removed by Club 7 00 p.m. on July 5. A night watchman must be on duty, at no cost to the Town, on July I through July 4 from II 00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permis- sion to the Lions Club to conduct the annual July 4th celebration subject to the conditions of the Town Manager. 136 Selectmen's Meeting May 14, 1973 Mr. O'Connell showed the Board a plan for the landscaping of the Harrington land which was submitted by the Lexington Field and Garden Harrington Club and has been approved by the Department of Public Works. Some Beautifica- bf the trees and shrubs would be supplied by the Town but Mr. O'Connell tion felt that funds could be requested from the Trustees of Public Trust for the rest of them as the Harrington area could be considered as part of the Battle Green. Chairman Kenney Could we ask the Trustees for funds for a bench or two in that area? Mr.. O'Connell said it could be included in the request. The Board agreed that Mr. O'Connell is to request the Trustees of Public Trusts for funds for the Harrington area. Mr. O'Connell informed the Board that Richard Michelson of the Bicentennial Lexington Bicentennial Committee has inquired about approval to use Coins-Town the Town Seal on the Bicentennial commemorative coins, which would be Seal about the size of a half dollar. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permis- sion to the Lexington Bicentennial Committee to use the Town seal on one side of the Bicentennial commemorative coins. Chairman Kenney read a request from Mr. and Mrs. David B. Dunn, 48 Grapevine Avenue, for the removal of the restriction placed on Lot 38 Grapevine Avenue that no building be allowed on the lot unless combined with the adjoining lot for a period of 99 years. Grapevine Chairman Kenney In 1958, the Selectmen deliberately voted the Avenue restriction in order to minimize the number of houses to be further Restriction built in the Town on lots containing only a 50 ft. frontage. This minimal frontage is not allowed under our current Zoning-By-Laws and this general policy of restricting 50 ft. lots has been continedd by the various Boards of Selectmen. This lot was sold by the Town at a low price which reflected the restriction and, also, the lot was sold in 1970 for a decreased price. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was Voted to deny the re- quest of Mr. and Mrs. David B. Dunn, 48 Grapevine Avenue, for the removal of the restriction placed on Lot 38 Grapevine Avenue. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant"the Permit request of the Lexington Lodge of Elks for a ceremony on the Green on Flag Day, June 14, 1973, at 7 00 p.m. Chairman Kenney read a request from Fred C. Coughlan, 30 Burling.. Coughlan ton Street, for the removal of a large tree at the corner of his Tree driveway and Burlington Street because of his inability to have- perfect Burlington visibility while backing out onto Burlington Street. Street Upbn motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request to the Public Works Department for a recommendation. 137 Selectmen's Meeting May 14, 1973 111 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Minutes minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting of February 20, 1973. Chairman Kenney read a request from Attorney Owens, Boston, for a license for Bedford Charter Service, Inc. , for morning discharge of patients at the Lynn Veterans Hospital to the Bedford Veterans Charter Hospital and pick-up in the afternoon. License Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the license for Bedford Charter Service, Inc. , to travel over Route 128 from the Burlington Town Line to Bedford Street; Bedford Street from Route 128 to the Bedford town line. The Board agreed to notify the Package Goods Stores to close on Liquor Memorial Day, May 28, 1973 and, also, to notify the motels, restau- Memorial Day rants and clubs not to serve alcoholic beverages before 12 00 Noon. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request of the Minute Man Associates to hold a block party on Dudley Permit Road and Goffe Road on Saturday, June 23, 1973, from 12 00 N. to 11:00 p.m. , with a rain date of June 24, 1973. Members of• the Board agreed to participate in the Memorial Day parade at 10:00 a.m. Chairman Kenney is to read the proclamation on the Green. Chairman Kenney read a letter from John H. McCann, 12 Vine Street complaining about barking dogs owned by Mrs. Leonie Flannery of 22 Flannery Vine Street. Dog A report was read from Mr. Heustis, Leash Law Administrator, stat- ing that there are six written complaints and two letters on file regarding these dogs. The Dog Officer has reported that he has talked to Mrs. Flannery and she stated that she would try to find another home for the barking dog. The Board agreed to write to Mrs. Flannery and inform her that if she does not remove the dog that does most of the barking, and if the complaints continue, a formal hearing will be hefd Mr. Brown agreed to attend the meeting on May 15 in the Lincoln Town Hall for a discussion of the upcoming Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission hearing. Chairman Kenney read a request from Virginia E Welch for an exten- sion of the Town sewer system to service her home at 29 Hayes Lane. Welch Sewer A report from the Director of Public Works/Engineering stated that Hayes Lane if there are any unexpended funds, her lot will be taken into considera- tion. Mrs. Welch is to be so informed. 138 Selectmen's Meeting May 14, 1973 Contract Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Contract 72-7-E 72-7-E awarded on April 23, 1973 to P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. , for sani- tary sewer construction. The Board agreed to hold the appointments to the Historic Dis- tricts Commission and the Board of Appeals until next week. Mr. O'Connell informed the Board that Mr. Zehner, Town Treasurer, requests approval of the Board for a change from 15 years to 13 years Cary for bonding the Cary Memorial Library. The bank made a computer print- Memorial out of the scheduling of the maturity and recommended 13 years as there Library was a less favorable market for 15 years. The Appropriation and Bonding Capital Expenditures Committees are in agreement with this change. The Board had no objection and agreed to bonding thh :Cary Memorial Library for 13 years. Chairman Kenney read a report from the Director of Public Works/ Engineering recommending the Installation of two street lights on Street Sylvia Street, as requested by George E. Allen, 18 Sylvia Street. Lights Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Sylvia St. Director of Public Works/Engineering to petition the Boston Edison'.Com- pany for two additional street lights on Sylvia Street. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Execu- Executive tive Session for the purpose of discussing, deliberating or voting on Session matters which, if made public might adversely affect the public security, financial interests of the Town or the reputation of a person. After discussion of matters of financial interest to the Town, it was voted to go out of Executive Session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. A true record, Attest . , l� c ecutive Clerk, Selectmen®