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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-05-29-BOS-min L"t S •FCTMEN'S MEETING May 29, 1967 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Buil3i.ng, on Monday, May 29, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo and Kenney were present. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Woriss, and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present. Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to locate a pole in Franklin Road . Notices of the hearing were mailed to the petitioners, owners of property as listed on the petitioners' plans and Pole also filed with the Superintendent of Public Works. location Mr. Pratt, representing the Boston Edison Company, and Mr. Dunn, representing the New England Telephone Company, were present . Mr Dunn explained this petition is for an e.tisting pole to be 3/0 and is in its original position. No one appeared in favor or in opposition and the Chairman declared the hearing closed . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the Order for the follow- ing JO pole location: Franklin Road , southwesterly side, approximately 272 feet northwest of Castle Road, -- One pole. (This is an existing pole, no new pole to be set. ) Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Co. and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Pole for permission to locate poles on Middleby Road . locations. Notices of the hearing were mailed to the petitioners, owners of property as listed on the petitioners' plan and also filed with the Sgprintendent of Public Wprks. Mr Dunn, representing the petitioner, explained this is due to street construction and the poles are all located. One individual present at the hearing asked questions which were answered by Mr. Dunn. No one wishing to be recorded in favor or in oppo- sition, the Chairman declared the hearing closed fl e Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow- ing J/0 pole locations: Middleby Road , southwesterly side, southeasterly from a point approximately 33 feet southeast of Lincoln Street, -- Three (3) poles . (Three existing JO poles to be removed . ) Middleby Road, northeasterly side, approximately 524 feet southeast of Lincoln Street, -- One (1) pole. Middleby Road , easterly side, approximately 732 feet south of Lincoln Street, -- One (1) pole. Middleby Road , easterly side, approximately 1,050 feet south of Lincoln Street , -- One ( 1) pole. (One existing JO pole to be removed . ) Middleby Road , westerly side, approximately 1,143 feet south of Lincoln Street, -- One ( 1) pole. (One existing JO pole to be removed. ) Middleby Road , norbheasterly side, approximately 30 feet northwest of Outlook Drive, -- One (1) pole. (One existing JO pole to be removed . ) Middleby Road, northeasterly side, northwestetly from from a point approximately 220 feet northwest of Outlook Drive, -- Three (3) poles. (Three existing JO poles to be removed . ) Mr. Legro reported completion of the acquisition of the West Farm property and said he had prepared a partial release of the sewer betterment. West sewer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted betterment to execute the partial release of the sewer betterment as prepared and submitted by Mr Legro. Mr. Legro stated he delivered the Blue Cross-Blue Shield contract to Mr. Gray today and as far as the form Blue Cross is concerned, he could see nothing wrong. He suggested Blue Shie]c that the Board might authorize the Chairman to sign the contract contracts tonight and Mr. Gray said he would check last year' s contract to see if there are any substantial changes. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement between the Town of Lexington and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield for 64 a term from April 1, 1967 to April 1, 196e. , Mr. Legro stated that Mrs. Rich, Collector of Taxes, inquired about the Ernest Johnson land which abuts the Baskin Playground . The taxes are unpaid for 1965 and 1966, and, it seemed to him, the taxes were only for something like $2.20 or $2.30 for each of the two years. The side- walk betterment is about $24..00 or $23.00 with committed interest for those two years. Since the taxes are unpaid, she is preparing to go forward with a tax taking He said he told Mrs . Rich he would inquire if the Selectmen reached a decision on it. Mr. Legro advised the Selectmen or the Board of Assessors have no authority to abate the taxes. He suggested to Mrs . Rich that she take the land and the Board agreed . Mr. Gray read a letter from The Dunfey Corporation signed by John P. Dunfey, President, dated May 26, 1967, Lexington stating that it is the intent to operate in the fol owing Motor Inn manner: 1. A permanent service bar (no stools) would be installed in the dining room annex (Liberty Room) adjacent to the main dining room. Food service would be provided in both rooms at all times. Liquor wervice would be available not later than 11:00 P.M. , or whenever fod service closes, if before 11:00 P.M. 2. Portable service bars for serving alcoholic bever- ages would be used when necessary to service functions in the following rooms: LoweiiLobby - Minute Man Room and Colonial Room Upper Lobby - Independence Room and Executive Room Second level - Rooms A & B 3. Room service of liquor would be available to registered guests. In the letter it was stated the intent is to operate a first-class dining room and provide function rooms for conferences, seminars, social meetings and weddings . The Chairman said this follows what the Board requested for the other license it granted. Mr. Kenney asked if the other people have room service, and Mr. Gray replied in the affirmative Mr . Cataldo said he could see granting the license not only subject to acquiring the property, but subject to the Board's approval if they do acquire it and are ready to go forward. He said he thought when they are ready to take the premises over, the Board could give them Anal approval The Chairman said the Board could give approval and hold the license until the terms are met. 6J Mr. Legro advised first the Board has to issue an Innholderts license to the Dunfeys, upon submission to the Board of Selectmen evidence it is the owner of the property at 727 Marrett Road; the surrender for cancel- lation of the outstanding Innholder' s license for the premises to Lexington Motor Inn, and the surrender for cancellation of the outstanding Common Victuallerls license issued to Mark Management , Inc. Mr. Cataldo said the Board should specify the hours but not the rooms in which they are going to serve because the Board does not know whet they are going to do. He said the Boardshould have a drawing showing exactly what is going to happen. He said they should be told to identify where everything is going to be. Mr. Kenney asked if it would satisfy Mr. Cataldo if they gave the Board a blueprint of the rooms . Mr. Cataldo replied that is all he is asking. The Chairman said he was concerned about the time element. Mr. Cataldo said these people should know better. Mr. Kenney said the Board asked Mr. Gray to talk to them and he did. Mr. Gray said he did not ask for a blueprint because he did not know the Board wanted one. The Chairman said Mr. Gray could ask them to reduce this letter to a blueprint ; the Board could vote tonight to grant the licenses which it will hold until they take title to the property Mr. Cataldo said they are telling the Board they are going to take title June 10 or 12, or whatever it is , but they have served no notice. He said he did not want to be in the position of not knowing what is going to happen. The Chairman said the Board would hold the license here and rescind it at any time. He asked Mr . Gray to get them to reduce this to a blueprint . He said the Board would grant the license conditionally. Mr. Cataldo suggested granting it subject to the approval of the Board of their layout. He said if their layout conforms to his interpretation of this letter, he would have no objection. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue an Innholder, s license to Dunfey Corp. for the premises at 727 Marrett Road , Lexington, upon: 1. the submission to the Board of Selectmen of satisfactory evidence that said Dunfey Corp. is the owner or leasee of the premises at 727 Marrett Road, Lexington, and the facilities therein in compliance with General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 6; 1 66 CA: 2. the surrender for cancellation of the outstanding Innholder' s license issued for said premises to Lexington Motor Inn, and 3. the surrender for cancellation of the outstanding Common Victualler' s license issued for said premises to Mark Management, Inc. Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted upon the issuance of the Innholder' s license specified in the foregoing vote, to issue to Dunfey Corp. , subject to the prior approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Commission, a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be served and drunk on the premises at 727 Marrett Road, Lexington The Chairman said General O'Neil and Colonel Albert R. Shiely, Jr. , are having a reception June 3 and it has been Gift the practice in the past to give them a gift. He asked about a Paul Revere bowl. Selection of a gift was left up to Mr. Cataldo. The Chairman read a letter from the Church of Our Redeemer requesting permission to hold its semi-annual paper drive on Sunday, October 22, 1967, between the Permit hours of 1:00 F.M. and 6:00 F.M. Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to grant the request. Letter was received from Frederick J. Conroy, attorney for James D. and Mary Jane Eplett, claiming damages resulting from flooding of their basement of Claim town sewage. Mr. Legro said if this goes to the insurance company, there should be nothing further for him to do with it . Mr. Gray reported he had sent a copy of the letter to the insurance company. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow- Pole ing J/0 pole location: location Burroughs Road, northeasterly side, approximately 25 feet southeast of Thoreau Road , -- One pole . (One existing J/O pole to be removed. ) Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to the Mystic Valley Gas Company to locate a four-inch medium pressure welded steel gas main in Cedar Street to replace the existing cast iron gas main now in service . 11 6T II 7- ' Letter was received from the Arlingthn Housing Authority dated May 23, 1967, with copy of letter sent to the Metro- politan District Commission regarding overflow of sewage from manholes located along the Boston & Maine Railroad tracks at the Arlington-Lexington line next to the Housing Project for the Elderly. Sewage Mr. Cataldo said the Board would have to go after the overflow MDC to get that next contract let. Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to grant permission to the Simon W. Robinson Lodge to use the streets for a public procession on June 18, 1967, from Processia the Masonic Temple to the Church of Our Redeemer via Bedford Street and Mariam Street at about 10 45 A.M. Letter was received from he Town Meeting Members As- sociation advising that a warr nt information meeting will Meeting be held on Thursday, June 8, 1 67, at 8:00 P M. , in the Science Lecture Hall at the Hi h School. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to certify the character of Richard W. Spillane, 22 Oxbow Cert. of Road, who has applied to the Secretary of State for a Inc. Certificate of Incorporation. 1 IIUpon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held Minutes on May 22, 1967. Mr . Kenney referred to th Countryside excavation and said he did not know how 1 ng it has been since the members of the Board had looke at it . He said it is in a very dangerous condition and the planks used tocover it have been removed. He sug ested that the Board speak to the Building Inspector and sk him to check it for Countryside safety. excavation The Chairman said he and Mr Gray visited the owners and are negotiating with them to get some progress made in that area Mr. Kenney said he spoke t;o Mr. Gray last Friday; someone might get hurt. The Chairman said they could not get hurt if they did not trespass. He asked Mr. Gray to check the status of the property. Mr. Burnell suggested that the area across the street be cleaned up . Mr. Carroll stated it is not as simple as it appears and trees will have to be taker down, but he would take a look at it and report to the Bard. II 68 ze Yr� M s Mr. Cataldo reported DeMatteo has started hauling to the Hartwell Avenue site and the project is going along DeMatteo well. Mr McQuillan, Chairman of the Board of Health, hauling has been up there every day and he sees no problem. It has not interfered with the operation of the dump. Mr. Cataldo said he asked the Board two weeks ago for permission to meet with all the Boards on the Lincoln Street area and he has arranged a meeting for next Wednesday night and would report to the Board following this meeting. Mr. Cataldo said on June 13 twenty Swedish teachers Dinner are coming to Lexington and there will be a dinner for them in Cary Hall and it is hoped the Board will attend . At 8:25 P.M. , Messrs Bond, Hayes and Sparrow of the Recreation Committee, and Mr. Bertini met with the Board . Mr. Carroll referred to the instructional swimming pool article and said there was some question in his mind as to whether or not there would be sufficient money to build the pool with the $20,000 appropriated at the Annual Town Meeting. He said he reported to the Board, not Additional too long ago, that he had an estimate from Camp, Dresser funds for and McKee that they thought $32,000 would be needed. He pool scheduled a meeting with Camp, Dresser and McKee and the United Swimming Pool the night he was ill. The United Swimming Pool people have agreed that the rate of fil- tration should be four hours . They also agreed that they made a mistake on the inside of the building They revised their estimate which he received in a letter today of $18,500 which does not include contingencies . He said additional funds would be needed . The question is whether or not they can get the mechanical equipment into the ex- isting building. He said he did feel it would be wise for the Board to akk for at least $10,000 more . He re- commended that a small filter house, 12' x 12' ,be built. The Chairman asked if the pool could be built if the Town Meeting did not vote the additional funds, and Mr. Carroll replied not the pool he thinks is needed . Mr. Cataldo suggested that the Board meet with the Appropriation Committee and start with the figure of $10,000. Mr. Carroll advised not going below $8,000 The Recreation Committee retired at $:45 F.M. Appointments to the Conservation Commission, Town Appointments Celebrations Committee and Board of Health, were held over. Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public, Executive might adversely affect the public security, the financial Session interest of the Town or the reputation of any person. Following discussion with Mr Carroll in regard to personnel, it was voted to resume the open meeting. At 9:10 P.M. , Messrs Parrish, Zehner, Gary, Brenchick, Furash, Mrs. Souza and Mr. Perry met with the Board to discuss appropriations for the June Town Meeting. Motions Mr. Gary said the $20,000 figure which has been for June mentioned for the Buckman Tavern article may have been Meeting used as a rough figure He said it seems apparent that the work cannot be done for $20,000. He said the lowest bid was $22,180, the second, $22,387 and the third $25,381 . , and recommended that the appropriation be $25,000. Mr. Cataldo asked if they were ready to go out to bid and Mr. Gary replied in the affirmative. Mr. Cataldo mentioned the approach of $25,000 and any- thing extra the Lexington Historical Society would pay. The Chairman stated the Civil Defense wants the amount that was cut out of his original budget. Mr. Parrish said he was strongly opposed to the approach and the committee is recommending $2100 bo make sure the warning system will continue in operation. Mr. Legro retired at 9:55 F.M. The Appropriation Committee recommended $25,000 under Article 2; $2100 under Article 3; $300 under ARticle 4; no funds under Article 5; no funds under Article 6; $300 under Article 7. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjouan at 10:40 F.M. A true record, Attest : /yam ecive Jerk Select n