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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-11-14-BOS-min 326co N4 SFT.F,CTMEN'S MEETING November 14, 1966 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was heldin the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, November 14, 1966, at 7:30 F.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Sheldon and Mabee were present. Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, and the Acting Clerk were also prevent. Mr. Gray reported receipt of e. letter today from Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, which he read to the Board. Mr. Legro enclosed a copy of letter to Mr. Cronin requesting the Board of Assessors to abate the pro rata share of the 1966 taxes on the land taken from Lexland Construction Co. Inc , andalso requesting the Selectmen to abate the unpaid balance of the sidewalk betterments as follows: Sidewalk account 321, Map 46 Lot 28: Abatement Unpaid balance 1966 apportionment $5.06 Unpaid balance 1966 interest 2.63 12 years future apportionmetts Ca3 7.43 89.16 $96.85 Sidewalk account 228, Map 46 Lot 31: Unpaid balance 1966 apportionment $5.82 Unpaid balance 1966 interest 2.57 10 years future apportionments Ca3 85.67 $94.06 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to aba#e the unpaid balance of the sidewalk betterments as outlined by Mr. Legro. Mr. Gray stated he had a bill from the Waltham Chemical Company in the amount of $195 for work Public performed as per agreement, together with a letter from Works William A. Halsey requesting that $50 be withheld from Building this amount as part had not been impregnated as the Bill sill is not yet in place. Mr. Cataldo explained that they were requested to give a recommendation of what to do, that they guaranteed to take care of the termites now and in the future. All the old wood is being treated. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize payment of this bill in the amount of $145; $50 being withheld from the total of $195. till a future date when the work will be completed. Mr. Gray read a letter from the Boston and Maine Railroad in reply to his letter relative to the rail 327 schedule of passenger and freight trains going through Lexington. His request was in connection with a letter from the Playground Committee of the Adams F.T.A. in Adams which they requested a fence be erected. School fence Mr. Gray said the Boston & Maine could not give any definite information as to the freight train going through Lexington, as the schedule is for one a day, Monday through Friday, but they have no way of knowing if it would come through Lexington except when the freight assignments were out here. Mr. Sheldon stated he thought the real question was brought up previously, that is, can a fence be run in such a way as to do any good. Mr. Carroll stated he had some information on the cost of a fence. He said from this endof the field toward Arlington, it would be 300 feet of fenee to the Tennis Court; 450 feet to the bushes which they couldn' t get around, 750 feet in all A six-foot fence, $6.00 a foot. Mr. Cataldo stated he hadlooked. at Muzzey and Adams, and he had had telephone calls with regard to it, and he had talked with parents. They agree, that because of the land being the way it is, the tracks being above the playground, the main job is to teach the children some responsibility and. discipline, that the fence would cure nothing, even going the whole 700 feet. The East Lexington playgreA d is below tie grade pf the railroad tracks and no ball is going there He felt the Board should talk with the School Department, and ask if it were their land, would they recommend a fence. He stated he couldn't see the need for a fence, and suggested that a letter be written to the School and ask them that specifixally. The Chairman stated that a letter be written to the School Committee, citing the facts , and asking *f this were their land, would they erect a fence. Mr. Carroll stated he had a note from Lee Tarbox regarding the Visitors' Center. He reported that on the 5th of November there were-164 people; the 6th, 22, Visitors' on that weekend a total of 186. Over the long weekend., Center 256 on the 11th, 45 on the 12th and 65 on the 13th 466 in all. He stated they had extended the closing on these weekends, and asked if be was to keep it open. Mr. Gray informed the Board that the transfer was granted by the Appropriation Committee, and the question was asked in view of that fact, could it be kept open. Mr. Sheldon asked if it could be run for two more weeks, and Mr. Carroll replied he did not know, that he would not like to go over his account and ask for any more money. 328 con The Chamber of Commerce wanted the big signs, and it was felt the building should not be closed. It was the consensus of the Board that it be kept open for two more weeks. Mr. Carroll stated that last year he hired some college students where they paid 10% of their salary. He stated requests have to be in early for next summer, College in order to get the 10%, and after August, it will be students 25%. He said they applied to ten colleges and ended up with two people; stated they would like to apply. Mr. Sheldon asked what classification, laborers, clerical or what. Mr. Carroll stated the problem is that you just don' t get the people. Mr. Mabee moved that the Board authorize Mr. Carroll to apply. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Mr. Carroll to apply for college students as requested. Mr. Carroll reported that up in front of the Hunt Block, Trani' s and Baker' s, the Hunt Block is going to be done very soon as well as Trani' s . There is 26 feet which is filled with gravel, and he felt something should be done to provide some sort of access to these I/Hunt Block stores To _pave the entire 26 feet wide from Depot paving Square to Baker' s with hottop would cost roughly $750 to $1,000. It was stated that there is no choice in the matter, it should be done to protect the Town. Mr. Cataldo asked if it would take a lot of work to take the curbing out, and Mr. Carroll replied it would be a lot of work taking it out. The Chairman suggested fixing it up. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to provide access to these stores as suggestdd by Mr. Carroll. The Chairman read a letter from Robert E. Mortimer, 8 Tricorns Road, relative to a request for street lights Street and inquiring about snow plowing during the winter. lights & The Chairman stated these are normal procedures. snow The letter was referred to Mr. Carroll, Superin- removal tendent of Public Works, who stated these matters would be taken care of. Letter from Mr. Salvatore Ferraguto, 145 Laconia Street, was read by the Chairman, in which Mr. Ferraguto referred to his letter to the Board of October 6, 1965 with regard to questions he had con- cerning Laconia Street. 32 The Chairman explained the context of the letter and asked if there had been a reply. Laconia Mr. Gray reported that both he and Mr. Carroll Street missed the letter, that in the minutes of that meeting it stated he and Mr. Carroll were to see Mr. Ferraguto. The Chairman stated he would write and inform Mr. Ferraguto that he regretted he had not been contacted previously, but that Mr. Gray and Mr. Carroll would be in touch with him very shortly. Letter was received and read by the Chairman from Donald R. Marquis, Town Manager of the Town of Arlington, relative to the Board' s letter of November 15., 1966 to Maple Street him with regard to the sewer betterment assessment on Sewer Maple Street. betterment It was suggested that a letter be written explain- ing that the Town of Lexington can only legally defer a assessments for a period of three years, and at the end of the three year period, it was certain that the then Board of Selectmen would consider a request from Arlington for a deferment from the Town of Lexington. With reference to the Civil Service Certifications for eight patrolmen, Mr. Gray explained that the Board Civil had received the Somerville list, that there are twenty Service names of individuals who are interested. They will have to be checked out, and suggested that the Civil Service be requested for a two-week extension. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request a two-week extension, to be signed by the Chairman and mailed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Memorandum of Agreement (in duplicate) , two contracts A, 1965, and B, 1966, for Chapter 90 work in the Town of Chapter 90 Lexington. contracts Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Election Returns as requested by Miss Election McDonough, Town Clerk. Returns Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was votdd to sign renewals of the following liquor licenses, Liqud►r subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages licenses Control Commission: Berman's Market, Inc. 55 Massachusetts Ave. Buse Bros, Liquors, Inc. 131 Massachuse is Ave. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting held Minutes on November 14, 1966. 330 N4 Mr. Gray referred to the passage of the referendum on liquor licenses. He stated he called the ABC, and this goes into effect January 1, 1967 for a two year period. Referendum Mr. Cataldo requested that a copy of the bill be procured, and asked what should be charged for a license; that the facts should be known. The Chairman stated the people of the Town want Hotels and Motels to serve liquor with their meals and in the rooms, and he thought any owner who put in a lounge would be in violation, as it would be like a tavern. Mr. Sheldon stated he would like to see the legislation, that the Town has rights in the legislation; it would be spelled cut, that the law sets forth the oper- ating proceddrey There had to be a certain number of beds. Mr. Mabee said he would like to hear from Town Counsel and see what the Board should do in granting licenses. The Chairman felt there would be no problem. Mr. Fred Beckmeier, 65 Sherburne Road, with his Mother and Father, met with the Board relative to his Cary Hall application for permission to conduct a dance in Cary rental Hall on December 10, 1966 from 6:30 P.K. to 12:00 midnight. Mrs. Beckmeier stated they had found out late this afternoon there was going to be a large affair at the school on that date, and asked if the following week were available, December 17. The Chairman asked what the purpose of the dance was, and Fred Beckmeier stated that his brother has a group in New York, and he had an idea of bringing them up here and get some publicity and interest in the group. The Chairman asked if this was a Rock and Roll Group and he replied in the affirmative. Mr. Sheldon inquired if he was just applying for this one date, and he replied at the moment he was. It was asked if this would be confined' to Lexington couples, and Fred replied they would issue mimeographed invitations which would be distributed at the High School. The Chairman explained that the Board had to be careful, that he was not sure that Lexington groups caused the trouble in the past . Mr. Sheldon asked about supervision, and Fred answered that they had a committee in school of several people and parents. The Chairman stated they would have to have adult sppervision, that there were several entrances to the dance floor, in fact six, and they would also have to have police officers. 331 Mr. Sheldon added they would have to have at least a do' en chaperones, and Mr. Cataldo asked if they had talked with the Chief of Police. The CFairman stated Fred would have to set the date and t: lk to the desk sergeant. He asked how many were expected to be at the dance, and Fred replied about thre:- hundred. Mr. S eldon stated they would have to have at least four police officers. Mr. C. taldo explained to them that Cary is a beautiful ' all, and Mrs. Beckmeier stated they hare run dances before and always found it wise to ttake out a polity for twenty-four hours' duration. The q estion was asked what type policy she referred to, and sh replied a general short-term policY. The Chairman said they would have to pick up after the dance, coke bottles, etc. Mr. Cataldo said they should have a number of police officers and chaperones, and the Board should have the list of adults. Mr. Mhbee asked if the insurance covered the physical damage that might occur , and also whatever kind of detrinlenta_ activity which might reflect on the Town; that the Board had something at stake and wanted assurance that the dance w ould be run in an adult fashion. Mr. Sheldon stated the Board had tried to be liberal, that it would affect a lot of other groups. The question was ad.ked if there is any kind of general insurance on the hall that would be in effect against unforeseen trouble, and Mr. Gray replied in the negative. The Chairman explained the charges for the hall, #35.00 plu;a the custodian' s fee, and requested that the Beckmeiers come back next Monday night, and if everything was satisfactory to the Board, it would be approved. It waa again stated that this would be by invitation only, and Mr. Sheldon said no newspaper publicity was planned, that if they had all the assurances, it would be acted on very quickly. Fred Beckmeier inquired if the date would be held for them pending these requirements, and the Chairman re- plied in the affirmative. The Chairman reported on Item four on the agenda, the meetin;3 with the Planning Board, and stated that the Planning BDard was unable to get a quorum so they would Planning not be in. Board The C:aairman asked if there was anything to be brought up in open session. Mr. Mabee inquired if there had been an opportunity Worthen to meet with Commissioner Ribbs and having met with him, Rood was there any report with regard to Worthen Road. 332 The Chairman replied there was still an exchange of letters, and Mr. Cataldo stated the Board is awaiting a letter from the Commissioner. Mr. Sheldon mentioned the budget meetings on Saturday Budget mornings, and the Chairman stated they would not be Meetings meeting this coming Saturday. Mr. Mabee asked how the reports were coming in and Town Report Mr. Gray reported he had about six, and Part A was coming in; also some of the budgets had been received. The Chairman voted a recess of five minutes, at which t line they would go into Executive Session. Mr. Carroll retired at 8:25 P.M. 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, Executive id made public, might adversely affect the public Session security, the financial interest of the Town or the reputation of any person. Following discussion with the Board of Fire Commission rs relative to promotions, the Chairmants reference to a meeting on Public Works ' Salaries, and discussion on collective bargaining, it was voted to resume the open meeting. 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