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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-03-28-BOS-min 15 SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 28, 1966 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, March 28, 1966, at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Sheldon and Mabee were present. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. John Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, and the Acting Clerk were also present. At the request of the Town Clerk, three jurors were drawn as follows: George Grayson, 5 Suzanne Road; Jurors Thomas D. Crockett, 5 Liberty Avenue; Joseph DiMarzo, 14 Diana Lane. Mr. Gray reported that the Public Facilities Build- ing was scheduled to hold Open House next Sunday. In talking with Mr. York, it will not be complete, with Open draperies and furnishings, to hold Open House. Mr. House Gray had talked with Mrs. Morey who told him the other Pub. Fac. historical houses would be opening on the 16th of April. Building Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to postpone Open House for the Public Facilities Building, scheduled for April 3, 1966, to April 17, 1966, Mr. Gray to so advise Mr. Adams and have a notice in the Lexington Minute-man. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, confirming his opinion concerning the appoint- Assistant went by the Board of Selectmen of an Assistant Building Building Inspector. Inspector The Chairman stated that the letter substantiates the contention of Mr. Byrne. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to give this matter further consideration after Town Meeting. Notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities relative to the petition of the Vermont Transit Company, Inc. , to allow them to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over routes in a number of communities, passing through a section of Lexington. Hearing No action was taken by the Board with regard to the petition, but Mr. Gray was requested to attend the hearing to be held on Tuesday, April 5, 1966 at 10:00 A.M. at the new State Office Building, 100 Cambridge Street, 12th floor, Boston. Notice from the Labor Relations Commission relative to the International Association of Firefighters, Local Local 1191 #11+91, was read by the Chairman. Mr. Legro requested that a copy of the form be sent to him. 16 co . N Letter was received from Louis J. DeLuna, 257 Concord Turnpike, Lexington, with regard to water problem on Water Wellington Lane Avenue. The matter was referred to Mr. Carroll,, Superintendent of Public Works, who stated he would send Mr. DiLuna a petition to fill out, and consideration would be given in next year's budget. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to amend the Traffic Rules and Regulations as follows: ARTICLE VIII (Isolated Stop Signs) By adding to this section the following: Southbound drivers on Hancock Street at Adams Street. The Chairman read a letter from Miss Edna G. Sanford, Counselling Consultant, Lexington Public Schools, relative to camping privileges for some of the school children. She mentioned her hope that the Bridge Fund might be made avail- able for the needs of these children. It was the consensus of the Board that the disposition of this Fund is at the discretion of the Trustees of Public Trusts. Mr. Gray was requested to arrange a meeting with Miss Sanford. Letter was received from William G. Nowlin, Jr. , 29 Maple Street, relative to selling post cards while serving in his capacity as a guide. Guide - Mr. Sheldon stated at the meeting when the Director Post Cards of Guides was present, he understood. the Director was op- posed to the sale of post cards. Mr. Cataldo stated Mr. Burke was pleased that the Board made the decision they did, and he felt the Board had no authority to legally give him permission. Mr. Burnell felt the letter should be referred to Mr. Burke, and Mr. Mabee said Mr. Burke should make these decisions. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to send a copy of Mr. Nowlin' s letter to Mr. Burke for his opinion as Director of Guides. The Chairman read a letter from William R. Page, on behalf of Troop 122, Boy Scouts of America, relative to planting seedlings in suitable areas in the Town, as has Tree plant- been their custom in past few years. ing Mr. Carroll was requested to take this matter up with Mr. Mazerall, Tree Warden and advise the Chairman of his decision. 17 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Certificate of Incorporation on behalf of Cert. of Mayer S. Goldman, 30 Stimson Avenue, Lexington, satis- Inc . factory character reference having been received from the Chief of Police, James F. Corr Letter wa reoeived from W. H. Lyon, 55 Waltham Street, sing that permission had been given to the Lexington Chapter, Veterans of Foreign Wars, to have a stand at the entrance to the parking lot immediately April 19 adjacent to Bateman' s Department Store, subject to the Board' s approval. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted voted to advise Mr. Edw and D. Fitzgerald, Jr. , Past Commander, Lexington Post #3007, Veterans of Foreign Wars, that the Board of Selectmen has approve the location as stated in Mr. Lyon' s letter Letter was received from Thomas F. Ryan, on be- half of St. Brigid and Sacred Heart Parishes, for per- Pappr mission to conduct a paper drive on May 1, 1966. Drive Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request . Letter from Mr. Joseph M. Vitale, Secretary, Order of the Sons of Italy, for permission to sell novelties on a stand located at 1833 Massachusetts Avenue on April 19, 1966. The Board had no objection. Invitation was received from Company C, First Bat- talion 110th Armor, Massachusd;ts National Guard, and the Concord Minutemen, to attend their Annual Patriots' Day Ball on Monday evening, April 18, 1966. Invitation Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to thank them for their invitation and state that if it is at all possible, the Board will be represented The Chairman read an invitation from the Concord Board of Selectmen to participate in the 191st Annual Concord Patriots' Day Parade Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to advise the Concord Selectmen that` Town Celebrations C ommittee exercises and our own Town activities pre- clude any participation on the part of the Selectmen . A "Coffee Day" decl:3ration from the Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children was read by the Chairman, Coffee Day requesting support of this day by the community. declare- - IIThe declaration was signed by the Chairman and ation given to the Lexington Minute-man for publication 18 n Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission for "The Unknowns" to hold a dance tress of on April 16 and April 22, 1966, from 8:00 P.M. until Cary Hall 11:30 P.M. , subject to the required number of chaperones and adequate police protection. There will be a charge of $35.00 for the use of the hall, plus a fee of $3.65 per hour for custodian's over- time services. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Licenses Frederic B. Hubley, 1 Stetson Street Auctioneer Robert N. Cann, 48 Hancock Street Auctioneer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meetings held on Marc# ]4, March 19, March 21, and March 23. Members of a group met with the Board relative to Article 52 of the Warrant , Beautification of Lexington Center . The Chairman stated that Mr. Eric Clarke had called him the night before, and that he, the Chairman, had stated the decision had been made by the Board of Select- men, the Planning Board and the Revitalization Committee. Mr. Clarke stated he had been working with the group for the past two months, and he thought the compromises had been pretty good and felt that when the last 100 feet became 96 feet, it brought up to a point where the group was trying to make good compromises. He felt he would like to get all sides to the point where they would dis- cuss the problems involved and keep both sides fluid. They want to keep a large numberiof people happy and knew they would not satisfy everyone . Mr. Clarke feels the Board of Selectmen has frozen its attitude; that the Board is going to sit on its 60 feet prerogative; that there is no further point in talking and would like to fight it. He asked if the Board would entertain further discussion. A discussion followed relative to traffic, parking and the dimensions for the street and sidewalk %he Chairman stated the Board had met with the com- mittees and given them every chance. He stated he did not feel the Board had been remiss. It is the only authority and is the one that can be the "fall guys" on this. What- ever decision is made is up to the Board, and it is willing to discuss matters with anyone. Mr. Sheldon stated it seemed to him that there is no footage in the motion; vote for beautification. It is not a subject for debate and leave the details to be worked out; have it the way the motion is worded 19 Mr. Cataldo stated he felt they would get into problems He felt the people should be given a sort of commitment ; that they would have to mention dimensions . He stated he wouldn' t want to go to Town Meeting that we would possibly move from the 60 feet. Mr. Sheldon stated it would be most unfortunate to debate on these details at the meeting. Mr. Mabee said he did not think there was any doubt but that the Board is very strong. It should not make any bones that the Board was unanimous. Once the matter is voted, it would listen to them all. The Board would certainly rely on the people. The Chairman read a statement he had prepared for Town Meeting as follows: "At this point in time , in view of all the information and advice from experts available to us, the Board of Selectmen believes that a vehicular travelled way of 60 feet is neces- sary to provide four travel ways, plus two parking lanes. Following the same advice, we believe a travelled way of 56 feet is necessary for four travelled ways and one parking lane. We further believe that when adequate off-street parking is provided, we will be able toremove one parking lane and ' reduce the vehicular travelled way to 56 feet. The Board of Selectmen will give the committee the opportunity to refute or rebut the advice of our experts or to advance any information that they believe we should consider in order to review our position." The Chairman stated the details could be worked out later and open up the subject again. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to hold a special meeting of the Board on Wednesday evening, March 30, 1966, at 7:00 P.M. , in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building . The meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. A true record, Attest: Acting erk, Selectmen w! �r 6