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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-06-02-BOS-min 318 SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 2, 1969 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, June 2, 1969 at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Cataldo, Messrs. Mabee, Kenney, Greeley and Bailey were present. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Burke, Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. McSweeney, Town Engineer, and Mrs. McCurdy, Execu- tive Clerk, were also present. The Chairman requested the Board to sign the form, Cert. of received from the Secretary of the Commonwealth, oerti- Inoorp. fying the character of Roger Elliott, 25 Blossomorest Road, "Combustion Engineering Association, Inc. " * Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Minutes to approve the minutes of the special meeting held by the Selectmen on May 23, 1969. Mr. Gray informed the Board that he had talked with Mr. Jaquith regarding the petition of the Arts Arts and and Crafts Society for a sign to be posted in Lexing- Crafts ton Center on Waltham Street, showing the location of the Arts and Crafts building. Mr. Jaquith said that he had no information on this until after the hearing on June 5, 1969. Mr. Gray informed the Board that Dr. Smith re- quests permission to fence in a small area in order to separate the dogs delivered to him by the Dog Officer; the cost figure is not available but will be given by next Monday evening. Mr. Gray said that the Board will have to seriously consider putting something in Dogs tho budget. Dr. Smith would not mind if another loca- tion was found for the dogs, as he is afraid that dis- temper would spread throughout the kennel. He does have an area which could be fenced off by a 6 foot ohainlink fence and he would take care of this, if the Town would bear the Dost. The Chairman said that the Board would not con- sider fencing this area. Mr. Greeley said that no shelter would be provided with this arrangement and he felt that the dogs should be protected from the elements. Mr. Mabee suggested that the Dog Officer come be- fore the Board. * Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to certify the character of Roger Elliott, 25 Blossom- crest Road, "Combustion Engineering Association, Inc." 319 It was agreed that the Dog Officer would meet with the Board on next Monday evening to explain the situation at the kennel. Mr. Burke informed the Board that three bids had been received on May 29th for the paintingof the water tower; Interstate Contracting Company, $1},500; Ahern Company; $17,695; Leonard Company, $34,000. He recom- mended that the contract be awarded to the Interstate Contracting Company of Pennsylvania for $14,500. This company has had several contracts in this area and Mr. Burke .checked with Brookline on the quality of work per- formed; Brookline gave a good recommendation. There is Painting a problem involved as this company is out of state and of Water must file for a certificate stating that the company Tower will comply with specifications 3 and 5 of the State Statutes. Mr. Burke has talked with their attorney and the company is in the process of being certified. He recommended that the contract be awarded, pending re- ceipt of the certificate. Mr. Mabee asked if $14,500 included the consultant's fee? Mr. Burke replied that it did not; it would be $1,000 for the consultant 's fee and we have enough money in the water to cover this . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award the contract for the painting of the water tower to Interstate Contracting Company of Pennsylvania, in the amount of $14,500, pending receipt of the certificate. Mr. Burke informed the Board that he had checked the cost of raising the manholes before the State raises the pavement on Route 2A from the Arlington line to Maple Rte. 2A Street and Route 128 bridge to the Lincoln Line. Massa- Manholes chusetts Broken Stone Company gave a figure of $35 per manhole and Starrett Company agreed to $30 per manhole and $15 per gatebox. Starrett Company will perform the work; there are 70 structures and the cost involved will be $1660 which can be charged to the street program. Mr. Yewell met with the Board. He said that he bad received bids on $1,000,000 to be borrowed in anticipa- tion of taxes and recommended that the Board award to Trea— the low bidders. surer He requested the Board to sign the notes and the delivery authorizations. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award the contract to the low bidders, to sign the notes and delivery authorizations to the following banks : 320 Lexington Trust Company on $500,000, 4.40 discounted New England Merchants on $250,000, 4.49 discounted National Bank Capitol Bank & Trust Co. on $250,000, 4.49 discounted The Article on incineration was discussed and the Articles Chairman said that if the appropriation is voted, the Committee has agreed to come back to the Board before any money is spent. The Board unanimously agreed to support the Article on acquiring the Douglass property. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:26 P.M. A true record, Attest : Executive Clerk, Selectmen 1