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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-10-31-BOS-min 308 SELECTMEN'S MEETING October 31, 1966 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, October 31, 1966, at 7:30 P.M. chairman Cole, Messrs. Cataldo, Sheldon and Mabee were present. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, and the Acting Clerk were also present. Mr. John J. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, had a previous commitment, and arrived later in the evening. Mr. Legro stated he had an Order of Taking on Lowell Street, property of Sutherland, which was dis- cussed at the last meeting and involves a stonewall Order of and awardof damages in the amount of $100.00. Taking Mr. Sheldon sitxted this was satisfactory to the members of the Board. Mr. Legro stated he expects a confirmatory deed and release. Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to sign the Order of Taking, prepared. by Mr. Legro, for property of Sutherland, Lowell Street, awarding damages in the amount of $100 00 All copies were taken by Mr. Legro . Mr. Legro submitted two copies of contract between the Town & Belli Bros. for the Board' s signature. He stated there are three or four things which were omitted, Contract normally required. He stated he had called the State but had been unable to connect with them; but in case there is an urgency, the Board could sign them and he would hold all three copies. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the contract between the Town and Belli Bros. for Chapter 90 work on Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. Gray reported a request from the Board of Transfer Retirement, Mr. George P. Morey, for a transfer of $175.00 due to additional expenses, records, etc. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the amount of $175. from the Reserve Fund to the Board of Retirement - Expenses Account. Mr. Gray stated he had a request for a transfer of $900.00 for the Clerical Pool. This is due to the illness of the Selectmen' s Executive Clerk and also Transfer thecoffice of the Veterans' Agent Clerk. He said this , would carry through to the end of the year. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 309 to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the amount of $900.00 from the Reserve Fund to the Clerical Pool-Personal Services Account. Mr. Gray submitted a bill for $1,000 .00, Architect' s fee, from the office of William A. Halsey, Project 17.6% completed to September 30. Architect He stated this was the first payment to the architect. bill Mr. Cataldo said, since construction. P.W.Bldg. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to pay architect' s fee of $1,000.00 to William A. Halsey, in payment of btill of October 17, 1966 . Mr. Gray reported receipt of an invoice from The Haller Testing Laboratories, Inc. , 68 Laurel Street, Watertown in the amount of $64.00, for tests made on concretic. Mr. Mabee asked why this wasn' t part of the contract. Bill-P.W. Mr. Cataldo stated it wasn't known how many tests Building would be run, that the specifications didn't cover the tests. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to pay bill of $64.00 received from the Haller Testing Bill -P.W, Laboratories, Inc. , 68 Laurel Street, Watertown, in Building payment of tests made on concrete. In the absence of Mr. Carroll, Mr. Gray reported the Implementation Committee on Lexington Center had hired Lex. Cen- John Frey of Mason & Frey, as architect. ter Mr. Carroll hasoontraets with Whitman & Howard for Architect the work and will forward them to Mr. Legro for his perusal. The Committee suggests that Whitman & Howard be hired to do the workl The Chairman stated this architect in particular had worked with Whitman & Howard, and the committee felt this is the best way, to go ahead and hire Whitman & C- -t Contracts Howard. Whitman & Mr. Mabee reported that the Library had requested Howard that they be referred to the architect for landscaping the grounds of Cary Memorial Library as part of the project. Mr. Gray reported that was taken into consideration. Mr. Adams reported he had seeen a letter from some of the people in the Central Block on which they were raising Central the rent and taking three-year contracts. Block Mr. Cataldo stated that this is something that should not be discussed in open session at this time. The Chairman thanked Mr. Adams for this information. Mr. Cataldo stated it is official, that they are signing nothing immediately, there is nothing concrete, as yet; it will be a couple of weeks. 310 Mr. Adams stated, wig reference to Question D on the ballot, that there bad` been no public notice; that Voters should stand on their own feet. The Chairman stated that this Board has never Sales Tax officially gone on record as supporting the Sales Tax. He suggested that information be given to the Town, the local newspaper. Mr. Sheldon said he was certainly for it. The Chairman stated there was only one issue that does affect the finances of the Towh4 Mr. Cataldo moved that the Selectmen recommend the Sales Tax, and it was unanimously voted. With reference to the Liquor question on the ballot Mr. Mabee made a motion that it was for the good of the Town. The Chairman stated he did not think any motion was necessary, that he hadn't heard any person say they were not in favor of C & D. Mr. Sheldon said he would vote "Yes" on C. & D, that it was a matter of public policy; a matter of the financial welfare of the Town. However, he stated, if it is the wish of the Board to let the matter drop, he was content to let the matter drop, but he was in favor of it. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Wilbur H. Roby, Acting Town Manager of the Town of Arlington, relative to a bill dated October 25, 1966, received for the newer betterment assessment on Maple Street in the amount of $1,850.40. Mr. Sheldon asked if it could be fixed so that it could never be built upon. Deferred Mr. Cataldo replied the Board should do what betterment is done for others, defer it for a three-year period. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to extend the time for payment of $1,850.40, without interest, until said land or any part thereof is built upon, sold orluntil the expiration of three years from the date hereof, whichever event occurs first If the land is built upon or sold, the entire amount becomes due. The Chairman stated this could be exthaded, and Mr. Legro stated that circumstances may change. Letter with reference to the roadside stand., "Sun 52 Lowell Valley FarmY , from Alice C. Monahan, 51 Lowell Street Street was read by the Chairman. The Chairman stated he had talked, with Mr Irwin, Building Inspector, and Mr. Irwin affirmed that inspections were completed, and complaints answered . Mr. Sheldon stated this was covered, by the Board. of Appeals' hearing last Tuesday night, the 25th of October , 111 and Miss Monahan should be advised to that effect. John and Rosina Busa were issued a permit to continue operation of their stand 311 Letter from Mr Jules Sussman, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, relative to an invoice from Singer Associated, 1430A Beacon Street, Brookline, for Appraisal appraisal work on the Hamilton Land, corner Worthen Road invoice and Massachusetts Avenue andon the Bayle land, corner Stratham Road and. Massachusetts Avenue, in the amount of $125.00, was received. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the amount of $125, invoice of Singer Associates. Letter from Mrs. Edwin B. Worthen, Jr. , with regard to the vine covering the Revolutionary Monument, was held over. Mr. Cataldo said he felt this vine should be trimmed a bit, but not to any great extent. Mr Sheldon suggested leaving this to Mr. Carroll, superintendent of Public Works. He felt what should be done was to preserve a fair measure of growth so the inscriptions could be seen. The Chairman felt it should be taken care of by the Public Workks Department so that the inscriptions could be readily seen and read. Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to advise Mrs. Worthen that the matterlhad been ' referred to Mr. John Carroll, and he would have it trimmed at his discretion so that the inscriptions could be readily seen and read. The Chairman referred to the Civil Service Certifications . He stated that there is the position of Captain which did not come through, and if the Board passes on these now, which it should do, the fact is that there is the Captain' s vacancy to fill. The Chief requests these vacancies should be filled, and he would hold for a few minutes until Chief Corr Arrived. Chief Corr came into the meeting and stated he had hoped to have the Captain. He suggested, with regard to the Lieutenant he believed that Dooley is #1 and Morelli, #2. He asked for Sergeant, that Dooley be appft iotd. He stated he has been a patrolman since December 27, 1949, a Sergeant in October 1955, is presently the oldest of the ranking Sergeants; has been doing desk duty for two or three years. The three lieutenants will fill the desk and two shifts at night. He also asked the Board to consider Charles Withrow, #1, for Sergeant and Carlson, #2. Since April 13, 1959 he has been a patrolman, and with regard to both officers, he would advise that there have been no reprimands, no punishments. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint William George Dooley a Lieutenant in the Lexington Police Department, effective November 4, 1966, at a salary of $7390. 00 per year. co 3.1.2 air Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Charles A. Withrow, Jr a Sergeant in the Lexington Police Department, effective November 4, 1966, at a salary of$6,700 per year.. The Chairman stated he felt it important that the Board know the status of its efforts to recruit outside of Lexington. He said he saw Miss Campbell and she is in the process of getting lists to send to the Board, of people to become policemen in the Lexington force. Miss Campbell says she sees no reason why we should not Jhave these lists and she is making these available to us . Letters from Mrs. George P. Morey, President of the Lexington Historical Society, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Clarke, Pres- ident, Board of Trustees, Cary Memorial Library, also Eleanor N. MacQueen, Corresponding Secretary to the Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, Inc. , nominating individuals for the vacancies on the Associate Members of the Historic Districts Commission, were read by the Chairman. The Chairman read the names of the nominees of the Lexington Historical Society and asked the Board to pick one of these; there are two who will be Associate Members. Mr. Cataldo said he would like to present the names of George Emery and Munroe Hamilton. The Chairman stated he would like to call these people . The alternate nominee is Mr. Whipple. The Chairman stated the Board has the nominations: Mr. George Emery and Mr. Munroe Hamilton, and if either declines to serve, Mr. Whipple will be appointed to serve. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Mr. George Emery and Mr. Munroe Hamilton, to serve as Associate Members of the Historic Districts Co,- mission, and Mr. ripple as an Alternate, should either nominee decline to serve . Later in the evening, Mr. Gray called Mr. Hamilton and he said he would serve if there were no Conflict of Interest. Mr. Legro left the meeting at 8:30 P.M. It was pointed out that Mr. Hamilton coulddisqualify himself on the Board. Mr. Sheldon stated he had every confidence in Mr. Hamilton' s judgment. When Mr. Carroll came into the meeting, the Chairman stated that with regard to Mrs. Worthen' s request for trimming the vine-covered monument on the Common, it was referred to him, and the Board requests trimming the monument judiciously so that the lettering can be read. Public Mr. Carroll referred to the Visitors' Center buildink. Pub. He stated that Lee Tarbox had given him information. On closing October 22, there were 138 visitors; on the 23rd, 316, 454 that weekend. October 27, 232, 73 on Sunday, a total 31.3 of 305. Mr. Carroll felt there was no need of making a change. It was voted to close the building this weekend. The Chairman stated it was open for discussion. Mr. Sheldon asked if it could be open for a couple of more weekends. Mr. Carroll asked if it would be open on Veterans ' Day, too, and the question was asked if the Chamber of Commerce was going to man it. Mr. Carroll stated on the Visitors' Center Building they were going to be in trouble . They need a transfer of $735.60 to get through to the end offthe year. He gave the Board abreakdown of figures. He stated there was one figure that had to be corrected. $1712. open for the year; WOO appropriation. Some estimates are up and some are down. Mr. Cataldo asked if this could be transferred from the original appropriation. Transfer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $750. from the Reserve Fund to the Public Facilities Building Account. The Chairman read a. letter from Elizabeth C. Whitman, 9 Deipar Road, relative to mowing the fields which are TowniMetmgg property, and asked what the problems were in mowing these Town fields. fields Mr. Carroll stated if they could get someone to mow them, if would be all right. Mr. Mabee asked if the hay could be sold, and was it O.A. Mr. Cataldo replied the hay was good, but each year it is that much poorer, and if it were possible to get it taken away. The Chairman asked Mr. Carroll to get more information on this for the Board. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Lawrence V. Giusti, 20 Burlington Street, complaining about the traffic at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and. Worthen Traffic Road. complaint The Chairman statedthis should be referred to the Traffic. Study Committee for consideration. Then Mr. Carroll stated it will run this month and then something will be dote. Letter was received from Pasquale Luongo, 14.7 Pleasant Street, relative to sewer betterment assessment on lots 10 and Pt. 11, Moreland Avenue. Mr. Carroll recommended that this be approved. Deferment Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Luongo under the porvisions of Chapter 159 of the Acts of 1950, sewer bet- to extend the time for payment of $369.30, sewer terment betterment assessment livied against Lots 10 and Pt. 11 asst. 314co CsQMoreland Avenue, without interest, until said land or any part thereof is built upon, sold orluntil the expir- ation of three years from the date hereof, whichever event occurs first. If the land is built upon or sold, the entire amount becomes due. Letter from Mrs. Monis Manning, 66 Hillcrest Avenue, requesting sewer main for Hillcrest Avenue and the accept- ance of the street, was rmlad by the Chairman. Mr. Carroll stated he would take care of this. Copy of letter from Alcoholic Beverages Com-' issio.i ABC mission relative to Liquor questions on ballot for November election was received and placed on file. Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverages Commission relative to the provisions for the sale of Alcoholic Beverages insofar as they relate to the sale and delivery of such bevexes on Christmas Day, Monday, December 26, 1966, and New Year' s Day, Monday, January 2, 1967. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unani- mously voted to conform. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Certificates of Incorporation for the following 11individuals, satisfactory character references having been received from Chief Corr: Richard L. Jenkins, 286 Bedford Street, Lexington Archangelo Cascieri, 500 Concord Avenue, Lexington Certificate George White, 55 Oak Street, Lexington of Ineorpo- William Downe, 286 Marrett Road, Lexingtnn ration Russell E. Cutter, 32 Brandon Street, Lexington Frank Pespisa, 23 Pine Knoll Road, Lexington Carol H. Miller, 30 Patterson Road, Lexington Wallace Feurzeig, 31 Patterson Road, Lexington Ella Lou Dimmock, 29 Munroe Road, Lexington Upon motion duly made and aeoonded, it was voted License to sign Common Victualler' s license on behalf of Folsom' s Seafoods of Lexington, Inc. Upon motinn duly made and -seconded, it was voted Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held on October 24, 1966. 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, might adversely affect the public security, the financial interest of the Town or the reputation of any person. 315 Following discussion of a brook-and lots on Grassland Street and two planning Board reports, "it was voted to resume the open meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:30 F.M. A true record, Attest: / /‹.42/ Fat--""4----r . bti ClOrk, Belectme,n;