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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-05-09-BOS-min 72 ac n SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 9, 1966 ' A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, Mir 144 1966, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs. Cataldo, Sheldon and Mabee were present. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were also 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 Executive made public, might adversely affect the public security, Session the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. Following discussion with Town Counsel pertaining to legal matters, it was voted to resume the open meeting. At the request of the Town Clerk, one juror was Juror drawn: Francis J. Caliri, 18 Butler Avenue, was drawn forjz`y u duty. Mr. Leon Burke, Director of Guides, introduced License Jayne Gillespie, 4 Fairland Street, applicant for a Guide License. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant a Guide license to Jayne Gillespie, 4 Fairland Street. Mr. Gray gave each member of the Board a report on ambulance billing and collections for the period 1961 Ambulance to April, 1966. collections The Chairman asked Mr. Gray to send a copy of the report to Town Counsel. Mr. Gray said there was a question regarding the appropriation for the Recreation Committee and its Senior Citizens ' program. He stated that somehow, going over the r esults of Town Meeting, $500 was not Transfer included in the Recreation Committee Expenses budget. He called Mr. Parrish who said he did have a note in his budget book for this amount but it was not included in the total. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $500 from the Reserve Fund to the Recreation Committee Expenses Account. Mr. Gray said he had another request for a transfer to the Clerical Labor Pool. 73 The Chairman said the labor pool has been used to provide necessary work. Mr. Gray explained there was additional help in the Accounting Department and this transfer should carry through for the balance of the year. Transfer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $3,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Clerical Labor Pool. Mr. Carroll reported that he and Mr. Gray met with Mr. Sulesky, Director of the Sewerage Division, MDC and discussed the problem with the Town of Bedford. Mr. Sulesky agreed Bedford is outside the area. He agreed Bedford to write a letter to the Town of Bedford informing that sewer town of this fact and also stating that the MDC wanted the agreement honored and does not want any more sewer installations outside the area without first negotiations being held with the Commission and the Town of Lexington. Mr. Carroll said they discussed various solutions to the entire problem of the sewer between Lexington, Bedford and the MDC. Bedford is the last remaining town only partially served by the MDC and any further negotiations will be on the fact the entire town of BedeSrd will have to be served. He said the sewer will be extended toward Bedford to pick them up, in which case Bedford will have to come toward the MDC. Mr. Carroll said there might be a situation where Lexington will still carry the sewer through. He suggested that construction of the force main be held up until same more definite information is available as to what is going to happen. He said the sewer t o which he was referring is the one from the pumping station to Hamilton Road, $166,000. The Chairman asked how long this would have to be postponed, and Mr. Carroll replied he did not know; it will depend on what happens in the discussion with Bedford and MDC. He said he had not yet been contacted by the Town of Bedford. Mr. Cataldo suggested that a letter be written to Bedford stating the Board would meet withthem two weeks from tonight. Mr. Gray suggested t hat a copy of the letter be sent to the MDC. The Chairman suggested that the MDC be invited to the meeting. It was agreed to arrange a meeting for two weeks from tonight, a letter to be sent to Mr. Sulesky also, inviting him to be present. Mr. Carroll reported construction has startz,d on the Arlington-Lexington relief sewer and he thought he had everything in order to collect money for the Woodhaven Trunk Sewer. 74 Mr. Cataldo asked if the Town could get a check in now, would it be figured on this year' s tax rate. The Chairman replied in the negative. Mr. Gray explained this was not used as an estimated receipt. The Board of Assessors have not yet sent in a report. He said this could be included in the estimated receipts and he would call Mr. MacKinnon. Mr. Cataldo said perhaps the Board should go after this check before the figures are submitted. Mr. Gray said he would find out from Mr. MacKinnon if this check comes in before the -report goes to the State if it can be used. Mr. Carroll reported bids on sweepers. He reported six were received but he has not made a decision. He is Sweeper having a demonstration after which he will made a recom- bids mandation to the Board. Mr. Carroll submitted a drawing of the proposed sign for the corner of Meriam Street and Massachusetts Avenue Sign for the Public Facilities Building and the churches. The Board felt the concept of the sign was good. Mr. Gray reported he received a telephone call today from Mrs. Turchinetz who wants to hold a concert on Use of June 11 at Hastings Park. She wants to sell tickets in Hastings advance and at the park the night of the concert. He said Park he did not think the Town could give permission to anyone to sell tickets for admission to park land. The Chairman asked if Town Counsel says this is per- missible, the Board would have any objection. Mr. Cataldo said he thought the Board should be very careful before it starts this and should know what the liabilities might be. Mr. Mabee asked why the Board didn't suggest that the group use Cary Hall, and if they sell tickets, they will have to pay for the use of the hall. Mr. Gray was instructed to check this out with Town Counsel and to offer the use of Cary Hall if it is free that night. Letter was received from the Attorney General's Roeksalt office advising the Board of a meeting to be held on meeting May 13, 1966 in regard to the purchase of rocksalt. The letter stated it is essential that a representa- tive of the Town be present. It was agreed that Mr. Gray and Mr. Carroll would represent the Town. The Chairman read a letter from Dennis Slone, Acting Chairman for the Peacock Farm Association, requesting the Board to seek a review and reconsideration of the loop Route 2 aspect of the Route 2 and 14.-225 interchange by requesting the Division of Conservation Services (attention of Mr . nH Brace Gullion) to direct their attention to the conservation aspects of this case. Mr. Slone was present at the meeting and stated he was talking to a Mr. Foster who said they would look at this and request the Department of Public Works to consider this with them if the Board of Selectmen would write a letter to him requesting such a review. He asked if the Board of Selectmen would give him a copy of the letter from Commissioner Sargent with the attached memorandum. He also asked the Board to instruct the Superintendent of Public Works to release to him the proposal which was unani- mously voted to be accepted. He said the group intends to request Kennedy, Morse and other sources to pursue this and attempt to obtain a review of this from the Bureau of Federal Roads in Washington. Mr. Carroll said he had copies of the plan available and told Dr. Slone he could have a copy if the Board wanted him to. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Mr. Carroll to give Dr. Slone a copy of the proposal he requested. The Chairman said the Board would give Dr. Slone a copy of Commissioner Sargent' s letter and a copy of the memorandum. Mr. Cataldo said rather than waste everyone' s time, the Board should go to Mr. Gullion and ask if it will do any good to follow this route. Dr. Slone said Mr. Gullion told him if the Board would give the group a request to put this on the review committee, he would proceed. The Chairman said he thought the best chance was the Bureau of Public Roads and not Conservation. Mr. Cataldo said the Board would have to ask Mr. Gullion for a review with the Department of Public Works . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to write a letter to Mr. Gullion. The Chairman read a letter from Herbert S. Kassman, 5 Stonewall Road, to which was attached a petition for Sidewalk construction of a sidewalk along the portion of Concord Avenue westerly of Waltham Street. Dr. Olga Leary Wells, 140 Concord Avenue, was present at the meeting and submitted a petition opposing the con- struction of a sidewalk. She said the signatures were Concord Avg those of eighteen residents on Concord Avenue in the stretch involved and many feel very strongly that it would destroy the last lingering rural territory. She said they are financially unable and unwilling to put the sidewalk in. The Chairman stated there are no funds in the budget I 11 for a sidewalk in the area this year. He explained the normal procedure is to consider it in next year ' s budget N Cj and take into consideration the School Committeets comments in regard to the need here as compared to the need in other areas in Town. Mr. Gray reported that the Superintendent of Schools called him and said this is not a high priority sidewalk as far as the School Department is concerned. The Chairman said there are no funds this year and the earliest it could be considered would be when budgets are discussed for the Annual Town Meeting next March. Dr. Wells asked how those who do mot want the side- walk will know it is going to be considered. The Chairman replied the Board would keep a file on this. Mr. Carnll said this will automatically go into his budget for next year. He said it is not Wise at this point to determine which side of the street the sidewalk will go. Dr. Wells asked if the Town would have to take more land if the sidewalk is put in, and Mr. Carroll replied in the negative. Dr. Wells retired at 8:25 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Helge A. Anderson asking what steps are necessary to improve the sidewalk Sidewalk at 251 Marrett Road. Mr. Carroll said he would take a look at it. He has already received a call from Mr. Anderson and told him he would look at it. I/ Petition, signed by all residents on Plainfield Street, was received protesting the use of the street as a parking lot for tenants of apartments on Massachusetts Avenue, et al. Mr. Sheldon stated if the Chairman would write Mrs. Malaguerra, he could explain what has been discussed. He said the use of visible parking tickets is going to be voted on, and there will be graduated parking fines. The Chairman said he would explain this matter is being studied by the Traffic Study Committee and the Board does expect recommendations from Town Meeting in June . The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Robert Jeremiah, Wire Inspector, stating he is working for M.B. Foster in Waltham and his electrical contractor is doing the Kennecott Copper addition in Lexington. Occasionally Mr. Jeremiah will be working at the Kennecott Copper job and he asked to have Francis Agresti, 4 Foster Road, cover for him. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Francis R. Agresti, 4 Foster Road, Lexington, substitute Wire Inspector, to inspect the wiring in the Kennecott Copper adltibn in Lexington; it being understood financial arrangements are to be made between Mr. Agresti and Mr. Jeremiah. 77 Letter was received from the Stanley Hill Post #38 requesting the Board to install an Honor Roll on the lawn in front of Cary Hall, listing the names of Lexington men Honor Roll now serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Mr. Sheldon felt this was a subject that deserved some study and if something is to be done , it should be fairly inclusive. He suggested a committee consisting of the Chairman of the Board, Mr Cataldo, and Mr. Adams to consider the matter. Mr. Cabaldo said possibly this could be incorporated in the library at the High School. The Board agreed with Mr. Sheldon' s suggestion. Letter was received from the Stanley Hill Post #38 requesting the Board to install an Honor Roll on the lawn in front of Cary Hall, listing the names of Lexington men now serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Honor Roll Mr. Sheldon felt this was a subject that deserved some study and if something is to be done,it should be fairly inclusive. He suggested a committee consisting of the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Cataldo and Mr. Adams to consider the matter. Mr. Cataldo said possibly this could be incorporated in the library at the High School. The Board agreed with Mr. Sheldon' s suggestion. Letter was received from the Stanley Hill Post #38 requesting the Board to name the Public Facilities Building the Veterans' Memorial Building. Mr. Cataldo said he, as a veteran, would be op- Public Fac- posed. ilities It was decided that the committee to study the Building subject of an Honor Roll would also consider this request. The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Health advising that due to an early evening appointment, it will not be able to meet with the Board on May 16 until nine o'clock. The Board of Health also requested information as to whether the meeting would be open or executive Board of session and what problems would be discussed. Health The Chairian said he would advise the Board of Health it is his tope that the meeting will be open and the main problem of discussion will be the problems entailed with the B.L. Cummings Milk case, and other problems that the Board may want to discuss at the time. Names suggested for the Conservation Commission were Leslie York, William Ray and Alfred Peckham. Actual ap- Appoint- pointments were held over until the next meeting of the ments I Board. II 78 CZ C? Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Bond to approve Public Official Bond No. 86-72-23 in the amount of $3,000 on behalf of Paul E. Furdon, Constable. Application for a recreational program for handi- capped children,received from the Department of Edu- cation, was referred to the Recreation Committee. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Poppy Drive to grant the Veterans of Foreign Wars permission to hold the annual Buddy Poppy Drive on Thursday and Friaiy, May 19 and May 20. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Lioenses to grant the following licenses: Louis A.Guadagnino Bowling n It It Sunday Bowling Lexington Cab Company Public Carriage Bertram P. Gustin Auctioneer Paul F. Driscoll Taxi Driver Minute Man Cab Co. Public Carriage Ralph J. White Taxi Driver ' Use of hall Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to the Prom-Manaders Club to conduct a dance in Cary Hall on May 28,1966 from 8:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. , subject to a charge of $35.00, plus $4.15 per hour for custodiants overtime services. Upon motion dulymade and seconded, it was voted p to grant permission to the Board of Health to hold a Use of hail Polio Vaccine Clinic in the Conference Room, Cary Memorial Building, on May 25, 1966 from 2:00 P.M. until 11.:00 P.M. , and onMay 28, 1966 from 10:00 A.M. until noon. Mr. Cataldo reported he attended a meeting in Waltham Regional onrtherregibnai ineineratdrt Everyone agreed to have a Incinerator subcommittee to lookiinto the possibility of a regional incinerator He said the suggested site was the Massachusetts Broken Stone. Mr. Cataldo told the group he would be in favor of having a representative there to look into this further to see what could be accomplished. He said he would let them know if the Board is willing to participate in a study. A 500-ton incinerator would cost $2,000,000. It was agreed that the Board should be represented at the next meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Minutes to approve the minutes of the Seleotments Meeting held May 2, 1966. 79 Mr. Cataldo said, with reference to the Public Facilities Building, last year he agreed to supply the shrubs. However, a landscape design has been submitted which he would prefer not to be associated with. He said he understood this was under the Board's jurisdiction now, and akked how the Board wanted to handle the landscaping. He said he had a layout at home submitted by Harry Erickson. Mr. Sheldon suggested that Mr. Cataldo bring the layout in for the Board to look at. Letter was received from the Lexington Historical Society nominating Max. H. Straw, 88 Hill Street, and George Emery, 47 Somerset Road, for appointment to the Historic Districts Commission. 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 Executive interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. Session Following report given by Mr. Sheldon on a parcel of land the Town might be interested in, it was voted to resume the open meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. A true record, Attest: /1 xecative Clerk, Selectmen r IA e,'_ . F eti.s 1