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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-12-19-BOS-min 379 SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 19, 1966 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, December 19, 1966, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Sheldon and Mabee were present. The Acting Clerk was also present. Mr. Cataldo and Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, arrived at the meeting at 8:20 P.M. after attending the School Committee meeting. Upon request from the Town Clerk, Miss Mary R. McDonough, three Jurors were drawn for duty as follows: Mr. George A. Higley 65 School Street Mr. Daniel A. Jones 32 Colony Road Jurors Mr. Marvin L. Brooks 7 Woodland Road Mr. Legro stated he had a contract which the Selectmen had previously agreed to award to J. D'Amico, Sewer Inc. , 49 Ellison Avenue, Dorchester, Mass. , for the Contract Interceptor Sewer and Force Main, for the Board to sign. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the contract submitted by Mr. Legro for the Interceptor Sewer and Force Main which was awarded to J. D'Amico of Dorchester. Mr. Legro stated he had an Order of Taking for sewer and drain easments off Grove Street in which Order of damages are awarded to Chandler; no damages to any Taking other owners because they have agreed to give deeds Grove St. and releases. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Order of Taking for sewer and drain easements off Grove Street as prepared by Mr. Legro. Mr. Legro reported he had two instruments, both of which are partial apportionments of easements in the Woodhaven Woodhaven Trunk Sewer which were authorized by Town Trunk Meeting. Sewer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted easements to sign the instruments as prepared by Mr. Legro. e 380 n The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Emily Dionne, 14 Walnut Street, relative to a traffic problem on Traffic Walnut Street and also requesting installation of Traffic II sidewalks. Mr. Gray stated a copy of this letter had been received by the Traffic Study Committee and the committee voted to install "Slow - Children" signs as requested. He stated with regard to sidewalks, Mrs. Dionne should be advised to petition the Board for a sidewalk to be included in the 1968 budget, as the budget for sidewalks for 1967 is already closed. The Chairman read a letter from Robert Drainoni, 479 Waltham Street, relative to the betterment assessment for sewer on his property. The Chairman suggested that this letter be held over until the next meeting of the Board, for Mr. Carroll's report. Letter from the Planning Board relative to the. installation of a pedestrian walk in Stedman Road Stedman (a "paper" street) was read by the Chairman. Stedman Road Mr. Sheldon asked how many feet were involved, Road and the Chairman stated he felt this letter should be referred to Mr. Carroll for his report next week. Letter from The Lexington Montessori School Route 2 relative to the reconstruction of the Route 2 - Route 2 Pleasant St. Pleasant Street interchange, was read by the Chairman. Pleasant St. interchange The Chairman stated he would be in touch with the interchange people and would brief them as to the discussion he had with the Board. The Chairman read a letter from the Metropolitan Appointment Area Planning Council, 44 School Street, Boston, Appointment relative to the expiration of Mr. ROand Greeley's three-year term as the Board's representative on the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint Mr. Roland B. Greeley as the Board's representative for a three year term on the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Package to approve "Package Goods" Store license for the Package Goods Lexington Liquor Mart, Inc. , Josephine Licciardi, Goods Store Manager, subjecttto the approval of the Alcoholic Store ' license Beverages Control Commission. license 381 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Virginia Coleman, d.b.a. Wildacre Inn, 50 Percy Road Lodging House R.H.D. Realty and Development Corp. , 1720 Mass. Ave. Innholder R.H.D. Realty and Development Corp. , Drummer Boy Rest. Comm.Vict. Brewster's, Inc. , 913 Waltham Street " " Pine Meadows Country Club, 232 Cedar Street " " Daniel Martinez, d.b.a. Hayden Skating Arena Peter Bertolami, d.b.a. Minute Man Restaurant " " Bellino's Coffee & Donut Shop, 141 Mass. Avenue Auto Engineering, Inc. , 436 Marrett Road 1st Class Ag't Morris Motors, 400 Waltham Street 2nd Class Ag't With reference to the Common Victualler license Licenses for Daniel Martinez, d.b.a. Hayden Skating Arena, it was voted to approve this license, subject to a report from the Board of Health. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting held Minutes on December 12, 1966. At 8:00 P.M. , Mr. Charles Cole representing the Historical Society, met with the Board relative to the Artifacts from the Hancock Clarke House dig. He stated the Society would like to have them on display in the main lobby of the Public Facilities Building; that they would like to store them in boxes at the present time. He stated they are anxious to have a place to keep them, that they want to take care of all the articles found in the excavation. The cellar is a very bad place to keep them and he stated many of the things found are comparable to exhibits in Williamsburg and Plymouth, and are most educational. He stated the Town has no museum, that the Society has to raise $100,000 for one to hold all these articles. They would like to store them until they get the cases, that these articles have to be under lock and key. Mr. Burnell asked if they weren't concerned about putting them in boxes, and Mr. Cole replied there is a closet in which they could lock them, that they had been given the Guide Room to use for storage; they are in open boxes now but would be put in closed boxes. 382 The question was asked about the Town's liability, and Mr. Cole replied at the present they have no insurance on them but that item would be considered. He stated the building is open only with the Janitor present, and felt they would be safe. Mr. Burnell stated he objected to storing anything in the basement of the building, that it is not for storage. Mr. Cole said within two months they would have the cases. The Chairman stated he was agreeable if this is definite that within six months theywould be out. Mr. Cole stated they putaway are all and the room is open for use, any other use. The question was asked where the headquarters were for the Historical Society, and Mr. Cole replied, Buckman Tavern, and it is very hard to control it. He stated he would like to have the Selectmen see the display thatit is of intense interest to visitors from all over the country. He stated the Society would be responsible for anything lost, that the cases would be theirs. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to allow the Historical Society to use the basement of the Public Facilities Building for the storage of the artifacts. The Chairman stated that the. Board was voting permission to store only in the basement, no permission given to use upstairs, and he asked Town Counsel if there was any liability on the part of the Town to allow this. Mr. Legro stated he didn't think there was any liability for neglect, that the Board might ask the Society to release the Town from any liability. Mr. Cole stated he would bring it up at its meeting in January. The Chairman referred to the Report on the Procedures for the use of Public Facilities Building. After discussion on the various items, it was finally agreed that the procedures would be as follows: RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR USE OF VISITORS'CENTER 1. Meeting Rooms will be available for meetings of all official Town Boards, Committees and Commissions at no charge. 2. Meeting room may be used evenings by other than official Town organizations at a specific charge. ,)t 3. At any evening meeting, there must be a custodian on duty regardless of who is using the rooms or the size of the meeting. Rules of 4. Official Town Boards, Committees and Commissions are Procedures to have priority on dates. Visitors Center 5. All arrangements for use of building are to be made through the Selectmen's Office. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the rules as outlined above. Mr. Legro stated there should be insurance as there is liability. Mr. Burnell stated as soon as the furniture is in, this building will certainly be used. The Chairman stated he felt the Board could adopt this and as it goes along it can be changed. Mr. Gray stated after six months, it can be amended by the Chairman, and the Chairman stated changes will be determined by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Cataldo suggested that Mr. Gray be instructed to have all specific changes brought to the Board of Selectmen first. The Chairman stated, with regard to the Battle Green Inn Liquor License, everything was not in order at this time, and there would not be a hearing tonight, that a Liquor hearing would be scheduled for 8:00 P.M. , January 3, License 1967 in the Selectmen's Room. s He stated there would also be a hearing on January9, 1967 on the application of the Lexington Motor Inn, Inc. for a Liquor License. Mr. Gray reported he had a request from the Cemetery Commissioners for a transfer of $1,416.80 which is due to extra expense incurred from overtime, and opening of graves. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of Transfer $1,416.80 to the Cemetery-Personal Services Account. Mr. Gray also requested a transfer of $400.00 to the Selectmen's-Expenses Account, due to extra advertising and miscellaneous expense. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Transfer to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the amount of $400 from the Reserve Fund to the Selectmen' s- Expenses Account. 384 CAD ac NQ Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to Executive go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing, Executi Session deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public, ve might adversely affect the public security, the Session financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. Following discussion relative to property on Cedar Street, Article in the Warrant, Stedman Road walk, Rosetti land, property on Clarke Street, Goodwin property, Cary Library maintenance, it was voted to resume the open meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:50 P.M. A true record, Attest: C rk, electmtp I 1