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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-11-29-min 411 SELECTMEN 'S MEETING November 29, 1965 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, November 29, 1965, at 7: 30 P.M. Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo and Sheldon were present. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present. The Chairman, Mr. Cole , arrived at 7:45 P.M. Mr. Burnell acted as Chairman and declared the hearing open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission Pole to locate two poles on Allen Street. location Notices of the hearing were mailed to the petitioners, owners of property listed on the petitioners' plan and also filed with the Superintendent of Public Works. Mr. Serverson, representing the Boston Edison Company, and one other gentleman, who did not give his name, were the only persons present at the hearing. Mr. Serverson explained this is a relocation to supply service to the new Evangelical Covenant Church of Cambridge. He reported that the original request has been changed to everyone ' s satisfaction and the proposed locations have been approved by Mr. Carroll. The hearing was declared closed and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the following j/o pole locations: Allen Street, easterly side, approximately 916 feet north of Blossom Street, -- One pole. (One existing j/o pole to pe removed. ) Allen Street, westerly side, approximately 906 feet north of Blossom Street, -- One pole. Mr. Jerverson retired at 7:33 P.M. The following individuals were drawn for Jury duty: John A. Mercurio, 27 Dane Road, and Fletcher Ashley, 6 Moon Hill Road. Jurors The Chairman read a letter from Vincent J. Panico, attorney for Arthur Zani, 68 Hillside Avenue , Arlington, claiming damages against the Town, due to damage to his 1964 Oldsmobile by an object protruding from the ground at the corner of Lowell and East Streets. Claim Mr. Legro explained this is a claim for a highway defect of which he received a copy. He said there is no action to be taken by the Board at this time. 412 rr � With reference to decision to be made relative to the house at 572 Massachusetts Avenue, Mr. Sheldon said he did not believe any action should be taken until all 572 Mass. members of the Board were present. He said he would Avenue like to know Town Counsel' s opinion on the agreement submitted by Mr. Ripley last week. Mr. Legro stated he has done some work on this but thought it would be futile to go into it unless the entire Board was present. The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Food Market complaining about the attitude of the garbage collector. Mr. Carroll suggested that the Board advise Mr. Grigor that he would check into the matter and try to take care of it. Requests from the Metropolitan Building Movers Co. Permits for permission to move three buildings were held over. With reference to the proposed route from Marrett to a new location in Lincoln, Mr. Carroll explained that it is all State highway and therefore the Board need not take any action. He said he has explained to the mover that it will be necessary for him to obtain a permit from the State. With reference to the request for permission to move a building from the Town of Lincoln to lots 307 and 308 Wood Street, Mr Carroll had no objection. He said in order to do this., the mover has to go on private property, 215 Wood Street. He reported he received a letter from Mrs. Miller, owner of the property, stating she has ap- proved the house crossing her driveway. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request subject to the established crnditions. Mr. Carroll, in reference to the request for permission to move a building from 2935 Massachusetts Avenue to a lot on Wood Street, at the Schumacher farm, said it was all right as far as the Town is concerned. Mr. Mazerall is concerned about the fact there are some private trees that have to be cut. It was agreed to advise the Metropolitan Building Movers Co. that there are some trees on private property that will have to be cut and until they receive letters from the owners stating they have no objection, the Board would take no action on the request . Mr. Legr® stated he had an Order of Taking of the sewer easement in the McGill property on Cedarwcod Sewer Order Terrace. of Taking Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was vented to execute the Order of Taking as presented by Town Counsel. 418 Letter was received from Mrs . Donna N. Ryburn, Clerk of the first Church of Christ Scientist, relative to installation of a "Stop" sign on Muzzey Street. Traffic A copy of the letter had been mailed to each member of the Traffic Study Committee. Mr. Carroll reported that he asked Mr. Robert Adams of the Engineering Department, to make a study and report tot he Committee. The Chairman read a letter from Robert L. Lyon suggesting lights for the parking lot entrance off Waltham Street. Mr. Carroll stated he has had an order in for two lights from the Boston Edison Company on the parking area since it was built . He said the lights should be forthcoming shortly. A letter was received from Jean Baxter, 18 Hancock Street, with reference to the marsh next to the swimming pool at the Center Playground, a copy of which was mailed to each member of the Board. Swimming Mr. Carroll stated this area is going to be used as a combination basketball and skating area and was voted on by Town Meeting last March. Letter from Brewer & Lord relative to distribution of insurance commissions was held over. Insurance Letter was received from the Planning Board, together with a draft of a letter it recommended to be sent to high-class department stores in an effort to attract them to Lexington . Mr. Caltado said he cculd not see why the Selectmen should put themselves in this position. He siad the Board would be writing these people, asking them to come to Lex- ington and asked what it could offer. He said specific commercial space could not be offered. The Chairman said such a letter would be putting the Board in league with the Chamber of Commerce and it is that organization's responsibility to invite business to Town. The Chairman suggested, and the Board agreed, that this be held over for one week and in the meantime, Mr. Gray could check with Mr. Zaleski and find out what the Planning Board expects to accomplish. Letter was received from the Planning Board recommend- ing an addition to the staff of the Building Inspector' s Department. The Chairman said the Planning Board is in favor Building of a full-time assistant to the Building Inspector. He' Inspector 's said the Board could discuss this with Mr. Irwin when Department he meets with the Board to consider budgets for 1966. Letter was received from the Board of Fire Com- missioners requesting that an aduitional $976.00 be 414 ot cr added to the Maintenance of Fire Alarm and Radio in their 1966 budget. Mr . Sheldon said there could be a failure render- ing the Civil Defense service inoperative. He said Fire there is a brand new compressor purchased a year ago budget and all that is needed is one new tank. This would mean the Town would have a standby system. The Chairman said the subject could be discussed with the Commissioners when they meet with the Board to discuss budgets. He requested that a cojy of the letter be sent to the Appropriation Committee. Further consideration was given to names to be sub- mitted to Governor Volpe for appointment to the Ration Board. The Chairman reported he discussed this with the Director of Civil Defense and followed through with the Chairman of the Board of Appeals. The Chairman suggested submitting the names of three Ration members of the Board of Appeals, Messrs . Nickerson, Hoyt Board and Abbott. He said if they are agreeable these would be the names he would submit . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to certify the character of Howard A. Norris, Jr. , 9 Cert. of Great Rock Road, and applicant for a Certificate of Inc. Incorporation, satisfactory character reference having been received from the Chief of Police. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Dump to grant a Yearly Dump Permit to Ira A. Fraser , 17 Jason Permit Street, Arlington. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew the following Common Victualler Licenses : Woodhaven Country Stores Pine Meadows Country Club Daniel Martinez Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew the following First Class Agent ' s Licenses: Auto Engineering, Inc. Rowe Chevrolet, Inc. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted License to grant a Taxi Driver License to Paul G. Cunningham, 133 Bedford Street, Lexington. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted License to deny application for Taxi Friver License received denied from Eugene L. Peterson, 529 King Street, Littleton Common, Massachusetts. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew Package Goods Store License to Berman ' s Market, Package Inc., subject to approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Goods Store Control Commission. 415 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held on November 22, 1965. Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign statement of expenditures, in the amount of $4,500.05 made for or on account of the work covered Chapter 90 by the Memorandum of Agreement between the State and the Town, Contract 22499, dated August 18, 1965. The Chairman read a letter, copy of which was sent to the Appropriation Committee•, from the Town Clerk and Treasurer advising that she needs an additional Transfer $1,163 for her Personal Services Account. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to recommend to the Appropriation Committee that a transfer of $1,163 be made from the Reserve Fund to the Town Clerk and Town Treasurer - Personal Services Account. 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, Executive might adversely affect the public security, the financial Session interest of the Town, or the reputation of any ptrson. Following a conference with Mr. Conroy, attorney for The 1775 Realty Trust, a discussion with Donald Wilson, of Wilson Farms, Inc . , and legal matters with the Town Counsel, it was voted to resume the open meeting. The Chairman said there is the question of a Director of Guides. Mr. Gray reported receipt of t o applications, Mr. Director Burke and Mr. Connelly. of Guides Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Leon A. Burke, Jr. , Director of Guides, effective forthwith. It was agreed to so inform Mr . Burke and also every licenses guide. Further consideration was given to the appointment of a Salary Study Committee. Mr. Burnell reported he had talked to Dean Beate Salary and he is unable to do this. He then submitted the Study name of Milton Bretscher, 43 Hancock Street, General Committee Manager of Manufacturing, B. F. Goodrich Company, and also a past member of the Finance Committee in Arlington. The Chairman reported he had been unsuccessful in contacting Neil Chapman . Mr. Gray reported that Mr. Parrish suggested a Mr. Richard Bloomfield whose specialty is Salary Director, American Mutual Insurance Company. He said he thought Mr. Parrish planned to serve on the committee as a representative from the Appropriation Committee. 416 cZ a It was agreed that if MP. Neil Chapman declines to serve either the Chairman or Mr. Gray would contact Mr. Bloomfield. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Milton Bretscher, 43 Hancock Street, to serve on the proposed Salary Study Committee. At 9:30 P.M. , the Appropriation Committee met with the Board. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing, deliberating or voting on matters w'iich, if made public, Executive might affect the public security, the financial int€rest Session of the Town, or the reputation of any person. Following a discussion pertaining to the Ac�.ounting Department and Appropriation Committee meetings , it was voted to resume the open meeting The Chairman , with reference to a letter from Mr. Arnold Stern, 11 Woodcliffe Road, said Mr. Stern did not like the offer the Board made him on the sewer and drain easement. It was agreed to advise Mr. Stern that after a review of all the facts of the matter, the Board is of the opinion that the original offer of $25. is fair and just. Appo ntment of a Veterans! Agent was held over for Veterans! one week. Mr. Gray agreed to send copies of all the Agent applications to the Board. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn, at 103.20 P.M. A true record, Attest: tiv Cl r , Selec en 1