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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-02-26-BOS-min 32 C42, L.. SELECTMEN'S MEETING February 26, 1968 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, February 26, 1968, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Kenney were present Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr . Gray, Executive Assistant and Acting Superinten- dent of Public Works, Mr. McSweeney, Town Engineer, and Mr. Henham, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, and Mrs. McCurdy, Executive Clerk, were also present. Hearing was declared open upon the application of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for the installa- tion of one pole on Grant Street. Mr Pratt, representing The Boston Edison Company, was present at the hearing. He stated that the petition was for the installation of one Pole pole to cut down the long span between poles; it location was within the street layout , not on private property. No one was present in favor but Mr. Paul R. Porter, and abuttor, asked to be recognized and said that he wanted to be sure that the pole was not on his property. The Chairman invited M . Porter to look at the plan to see that the pole was within the street layout. Mr. Porter bad no objection. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition and sign the order for the following JO pole: Grant Street, easterly side, approximately 133 feet south of East Street One (1) pole. At the request of the Town Clerk, three jurors were drawn, as follows: Nancy B. Hudson 58 Laconia Street Forrest S. White 38 Liberty Avenue Jurors Harry Cram, Jr. 759 Waltham Street Mr. Legro asked if the Board had received notice of election, AFL-CIO - Public Works Department , to be held at the Public Works' Building on March 5, 1968, between 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. A list of names of those eligible to vote is to be furnished , to be used AFL - CIO at the voting place to check the employees as they present themselves to vote. The Town and the Union may each designate one representative to act as observer and checker. 325 Mr. Gray said that Mr. Wenham or Mr. Weisenger would be there as observer. One Labor Relation repre- sentative to be present. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis- cussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public, might adversely affect the public secur- Executive ity, the financial interest of the Town or the repute- Session tion of any person. Following discussion with Town Counsel concerning litigation, it was voted to resume the open meeting. Mr. Gray said that he had received an application from Temple Isaiah requesting permission to conduct an antique show at Cary Memorial Hall on Sunday, October 27 and Monday, October 28, 1968, and would charge admission of $1.00. Temple Mr. Gray said that, normally, no affairs of this Isaiah nature are conducted on a Sunday. The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to do some checking and report back to the Board. Mr. Gray brought up the matter of poles on Marrett Road. The Edison Company said that, if underground, they might run into a problem if a breakdown oceurred; time would be a minimum of eight hours. They also said that if you don't allow poles, can 't supply power to Honeywell Company Mr. Gray and Mr. McSweeney showed the Edison plan to the Board and discussed the National Park, in relation to the problem of overhead or underground . Poles Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to Marrett deny the petition of the Boston Edison Company to Road install nine poles on Marrett Road, southwesterly side, southeasterly from a point approximately 1,022 feet southeast of Massachusetts Avenue . Mr. Gray asked the Board to approve the layout of Adams Street He said that Mr. Kenney had looked at the situation during the week. Adams Mr. Kenney said that he had hoped to find a feasible Street alternative, but could not; with profile change, the number of trees involved has been reduced from 51 to 30 or 33. He agreed to the plan . The School Committee, Recreation Committee, and the Planning Board met with the Board. The Chairman asked Mr. Robert Bond to present the proposal for the Lincoln Street Recreation Area. 11 Mr. Bond showed the plan and asked for approval. He said that the costs are $422,000 for 17 acres, and the question was how much was going to be done per year. Mr. Fowls said that if we are going to have 17 acres at $422,000, this is something like $25,000 per acre; would like to get some idea of the cost difference if on land that had not been used for a dump. Mr Cataldo said that this area which was sanitary land fill would be $422,000 to develop now. The cost on acreage not a dump would depend on the grading; would have to build it up to the grade being recommended. We want 12' of gravel, plus 6't of loam. Without structures the cost is basically the same for the dump area. Mr. Fowle said that you have answered the question if the land had not been used as a dump that the cost would be the same. The question I have is, would it be Lincoln more economical at another location in town, not a dump Street site. There are 14 acres near the Harrington School Recreation and Woburn Street that would be a lot cheaper to develop. Mr. Cataldo said that the cost is exactly the same; there is no loam on that site and it is not graded; would have to haul loam. We are not talking cost per acre; oing beyond that to get flat playing fields for under $300 ,000 expenditure; loop water main, utilities, double access; talking snow dump, access to Worthen Road, fenced in area; not talking acreage, talking development. Overall concept as what part you want to develop. The Chairman said that the planning Board was all for developing at one time. Since that time, we have saved better than $1,000,000 in fill at no cost to the Town. For $422,000 you can get package that Planning Board was in favor of at one time . Mr. Fowls said it was the first time he had raised the question about costs; would like to see a list of major items and cost of them Cost per acre so high, they should be examined Mr. Bond explained the costs, which included; Grading, $38,250; Gravel, $92,540; Top soil, $76,000; Fine grade and seed, $38,000; Planting, $25,000; Pavement and curbing, $7,000. The Chairman said that the question is whether you approve of conceptual plan. Could have reserva- tions on cost. The Chairman said that he would poll for conceptual plan without time schedule It was agreed that the Planning Board, Recreation Committee and those present on the School Committee were in favor of the conceptual plan. 327 Mr. Cataldo said that as far as costs are concerned, the Consultant has come up with a figure Now much we do would be the decision of these Boards If area in the center is built, bow do you want to phase this - three year program based on $400,000? This is the direction telling you that this can be had for this number of dollars. Mr. Kenney asked if you could drain and Mr. Cataldo said part of it could be done. Mr. Fowle asked the School Committee how it could be scheduled to best fit their needs. Dr. Fobert said that he had given information on the number of Varsity Squads and the number of fields to maintain. There. is a critical need for at leant three fields; high participation of youngsters . Mr. Greeley said that using all fields by 1971, if you want to absorb the whole thing over three years, what amdusts of units of money are feasible ones? What periods of time make sense, two to four years? Mr. Cataldo said a minimum of 3 years , because of the nature of the area. Mr. Van Boughton said appropriate money for engin- eering done. We don't really have specifics . What areas go first; need a lot more information before deciding. The Chairman said to recommend so much engineering the first year, nothing next year. Mr Mitchell asked how much money for detailed engineering design of this area and Mr. Cataldo said, $25,000. How much do you want us to spend the first year, add engineering fees to it . Mr. Lund said to get figure and asked if there is any way to get information now Consultant, $150,000? Mr. Cataldo said that the Consultant does not get another dime. The Chairman said the minimum recommended is three years. Mr. Fowls said, vote for three year program. Mrs. Riffin said, if they could do outline, three year or five year program, to get some alternative. The Chairman asked if the School Committee would agree to three to five year program. Dr. Fobert said he would like some fields by September '68; if it takes five years to develop full area, fine. The Chairman asked if the Recreation Committee sub- scribes to this , and the answer was in the affirmative. Mr. Fisher asked how much is practical to build now? I 328 o 0 Mr. Cataldo said they would have to start at Lincoln Street, have to get access for snow dump. Mrs. Clarke said to find out from the Consultant. Mr. Cataldo said, flat fee basis, all designed final plans . Mr. Zaleski asked if the Consultant would give cost estimate for third and fourth stages . The Chairman asked if they could agree on three stages and Mrs . Clarke said that four stages are more sensible. Mr Cataldo said, three stages for basic playing fields. The Chairman said, three stages for development and fourth for landscaping; utilized for athletic endeavors. Mr Cataldo said he would like to go back to the Consultant and have him break it down, 17 acres phased for three years Mr. Greeley asked, before Town Meeting? Mr. Cataldo said, what total thing can be done and what can be split . Mr. Greeley said that he felt they ought to go ahead with engineering; talk 1/3 money, talk gravel. School Committee said logical way to get the most playing fields . First phase, first three fields; for how much money can we get this. The Chairman said, we are agreed to request money for engineering at this Town Meeting. Direct the Committee the most practical way to proceed and bow much it would cost per segment . Mr Greeley asked if engineering would be a separate Article . Mr Cataldo said , no Engineering and Contracting, one Town Article Article can be amended down to engineering alone. Counsel The Chairman read a letter from Mr Nicholas J. Cafarelli, Jr. requesting an interview for the position of Town Counsel. The Board will take under advisement. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Fred C Bailey requesting that consideration be given to the installa- tion of sidewalks on Coolidge Avenue . Sidewalks The Chairman said that a letter would be written to Mr Bailey, telling him that it is too late to take action this year but the Board will take the matter under consideration for next year' s budget . The Chairman read a letter from Dr. Fobert which School stated that the School Department will use the Civil Dept. Defense warning system for no school announcements, effective March L , 1968 . 32q Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to Inn- sign an Innholder's license for Wild Acre Inn, 50 Percy holder Road license The Chairman read a letter from Mrs . Daniel J. Red- house requesting permission by the Lexington Council Easter of Churches to hold Easter Sunrise Service at 6:00 A.M. Service on April 14, 1968. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to the Lexington Council of Churches to hold Easter Sunrise Service at 6:00 A.M. on April 14, 1968. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Donald P. MacMunn, President of the American Institute for Human Request Relations , requesting space to conduct a program in the management sciences The letter was discussed and it was agreed that a letter be written to Mr MacMunn informing him that there are no facilities available in Lexington. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 11:25 p.m. A true record, Attest: gie_etzw_...v 2p Executive Clerk, Selectmen The next regular meeting of the Board will be held on Monday evening, March 4, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen ' s Room. ,. �