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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-05-03-min 136 c ct )1. SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 3, 1965 I A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, May 3, 1965, at 7: 30 P.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Sheloon 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. Mr. Legro said he wculd like to discuss the articles for the June 7 Town Meeting Warrant, and stated he had an article for abandonment of a sewer easement and temporary construction easements in the Evangelical Covenant Church Articles of Cambridge and the land of Anthony R. Cataldo, formerly for Town land of Swenson. Meeting in Mr. Legro said he had an article to authorize acqui- June sition of a school site off Marrett Road, and an article for the Lidberg property on Adams Street. The Chairman said the Board received a letter April 29 from the Planning Board requesting four articles, and the warrant closed April 26. Mr. Carroll reported that the Planning Board is having a study made on the Lidberg land. The Chairman said that the article on Barrymeade Drive would require a hearing according to Town Counsel. Mr. Carroll said there is a cul-de-sac on Barrymeade Drive whichshould be wiped out. The Chairman said he would take the articles one at a time. Mr. Cataldo asked what difference that would make; the Board would be denying them for a specific reason. The Chairman said notice was received on two of the articles, and Barrymeade Drive is one of them. Mr. Cataldo said that would be out regardless; there would have to b e two articles and there is not enough time. Mr. Legro said there would be two articles. The Chairman asked if Barrymeade Drive could be done. Mr. Legro replied it could as far as he was concerned and it can as far asthe Selectmen are concerned if they give seven days' notice to the owners and file a report with Town Clerk. Mr. Carroll said it involves a plan and he did not know what it involves in the field. Mr. Legro advised that the plan should be filed prior to the notice as the people coming to the hearing should be given an opportunity to look at it. He said the hearing could be held May 24. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted not to include the Planning Board articles on the Lidberg and Castoldi land. 137 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to include the Planning Board article to change the name of Franklin Avenue, Town Counsel having received notice of the article before the warrant closed. Mr. Gray left the meeting to advise the Planning Board that the Lidberg and Castoldi articles would not be included in the warrant. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to include an article on Barrymeade Drive, the Board feeling it would be in the best interest of the Town to have it in the June Town Meeting. Mr. Legro said, with reference to the Lidberg pro- perty, he did know about it. The Chairman asked if the Planning Board specifi- cally requested it . Mr. Legro replied in the negative and explained that the Planning Board did ask him to prepare an extension of the option. The Planning Board came into the Selectmen' s Meeting. Mr. Bryson said he thought the Lidberg and Castoldi articles were very important to the Town. They were put at the end of the last Town Meeting and everyone was tired and the articles were turned down. He said these are important issues and the Planning Board is holding an information meeting on the 19th concerning Everson Road which would all be in vain if these two articles are not in the warrant . He explained they were voted on the night of April 26 and he was under the impression it was going to be sent to the Selectmen right away. The Chairman said he hoped the Planning Board could understand the Selectmen ' s position in closing the warrant; it has to draw the line some place and the Board feels suf- ficient notice had been given. Mr. Bryson said he should think if the Selectmen gave consideration anywhere, it would give it to another Board in the Town. The Chairman agreed and said the Selectmen decided there comes a time when the Board do s have to enforce whatever rulings it has made. However, if the Board wanted to change its mind, all right and good. Mr. Bryson explained that the Planning Board is spend- ing $500 of the Town' s money in vain and will lose the chancp3• of acquiring the Lidberg pro7_erty. Tyr Fowle asked. the Board to explain what makes it difficult to get these articles in the warrant, whether it was a matter of principle or a matter of difficulty. The Chairman e xplained that the Board had made up its mind, when it set the closing date for the warrant, that it would close it that date. Mr. Fowle said the Board said this to itself and never told the Planning Board. The Chairman said Mr. Fowle would find notice had been given. 138 C2 Mr. Greeley said the Selectmen h ve spoiled the Planning Board in the past, that it did not have to meet the deadline and should have let the Planning Board know they meant it. Mr. Sheldon said there is another consideration here and he thought it would be poor strategy tobring these up in such a short time, but this was n( t why they were turned down. He said, as an individual, he was saying unless the Board does all the things that are necessary, these articles may pass at a fall Town Meeting, having been discussed with enough people and properly explained. He said he did feel if they were brought up at the June Meeting, they would bF lost. Mr. Fowle said that was somewhat irrelevant. Mr. Sheldon explained he was only saying to the Plan- ning Board, if it wants to win, don't bring these up until the proper groundwork has been done. Mr. Cambbell asked if the Planning Board shouldn't be the one to take the chance. Mr. Bryson said he hoped the Board would reconsider. Mr. Mabee said he would be agreeable to reconsider, having been on the Planning Board himself, it does oper- ate on the idea that when the Selectmen say the Warrant is closed, they don't mean it. He said, as a matter of opinion, he did not think a consultant for $500 was going to sell this. He said he was with the Planning Board, believed it, but did not think it could be done. Mr. Bryson said he was willing to sell it or forget it . There is an information meeting planned to which Town Meeting members will be invited. He asked if the Selectmen thought it was worth losing the Lidberg and Castaldi properties. Mr. Mabee asked how long thloption went. Mr. Legro replied August 2. Mr. Sheldon s"id he would be willing to spend a little more money and wait until a fall Town Fleeting. Mr. Fowle said the Planning Board is prepared to assume the responsilility that it will be difficult to sell the article. Mr. Sheldon advised that the entire concept of Emerson Road has to be sold and the Selectmen are in favor. Mr. Bryson said one of the reasons the Planning Board has had difficulty is that the articles are always at the end of the warrant . He said these articles are already written. Mr. Cataldo said they are all written and it should have been that much easier for the Planning Board to get them in on time . Mr. Greeley said the Selectmen sent what normally would have been enough notice but the Planning Board did not meet that week and therefore did not receive the notice until April 26. 39 Mr. Mabee said he thought the Board had really adopted a policy of enforcing the terms, but he would change his vote. Mr. Legro explained many times announcements come that a Board would like an article about something in very general terms, and very often it is something that requires a lot of preliminary work. Long after the warrant closes, the work has not been done and that is where the real difficulty is. He said he could see no problem at the moment on these two articles . Mr. Bryson said there is no great rush on Barrymeade Drive. Mr. Carroll said he had advised the Selectmen that the preliminary plan had been submitted by Mr. Sullivan and there is nothing that can stop him from filing again. The Chairman explained it is in the best interest of the Town to include Barrymeade in this meeting. Mr. Zaleski explained the developer will not go ahead with he subdivision until he knows how the Town is going. He could submit a different plan, emptying onto Marrett Road which is what the Planning Board does not want. Motion was made and seconded to rescind the previous vote of the Board by which the Board voted not to include articles in the warrant for the June 7, 1965 Town Meeting on the Lidber and Castoldi properties. Messrs. Sheldon, Cataldo and Cole were recorded in opposition and the vote was, therefore, lost . Mr. Legro referred to the acquisition of land for a school site off Marrett Road and asked if there would be an appropriation. he said he thought there would be difficulty in building a street through conservation land. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Mr. Legro to prepare an article so that the Town will hav,- the authority to construct a road across the easterly toe of the land the Town was authorized to acquire by vote of Town Meeting in March, 1965. The strip will be approximately 150 feet . Mr. Cataldo abstained from all discussion and voting. Hearing w ;s declared open upon written complaint Berry dog of Mrs . R . H. Wilhelm, Jr. , 10 Winter Street , and others, hearing against a dog owned by Mrs Olive Berry, 519 Bedford Street . All persons present at the herin, desiring to give evidence stood, raised their right hands and swore that the evidence to be given in this case would be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Dog Officer, Michael Shaughnessy, was present. The Chairman stated that notices of the hearing had been sent to all interested parties, and read the peti- tion received by the Board. Officer Shaughnessy reported that he had contacted Mrs. Wilhelm last week and she planned to attend the hear- ing, but at the moment was not present. He stated that in 1964, plus five times this year , on complaints of residents in the area of Winter Street, 1410 he made investigations as stated in his letter to the Board. He reported he went to the home of the Berry'ls on several occasions and did speak to them several times. He also went to the house on occasions when there was no one home. They agreed to restrain the dog July 1, which they failed to do. He reported one time when he went to the Berry home, he could not get out of the car until he blew the horn for Mrs Berry to come out after the dog. He said they have failed to restrain the dog as he re- quested; the petition is justified and he recommended that a restraining order be issued Mrs. H. A. Thomas, 55 Ivan Street , stated her daughter is a friend of Mrs . Wilhelm' s daughter and on two occasions, the dog has come after her . Once he pulled at her clothes and knocked her off her bicycle She also stated the dog came after her husband and her son. Mrs. Myron H. Ferrin, 24 Hastings Road, reported that as she was walking, the dog took her hand in his mouth and was biting on it, although there were no teeth marks . DeAnne Peterson, 14 Flintlock Road, stated the dog started biting her leg, but did not leave any mark. Mrs. Berry said these people say they have been bitten and asked if they ever had medical attention. She said the dog frightens ev ryone becau e of its size and actually he is doing a job of protecting .pis own family. She stated she has a husband who is ill and does not work. She has to work and depends on the dog for protection. She said she did realize he frightens a great many people . She said, as the Dog Officer report d, she had to bring him in There are times the baker leaves the bread and the milkman leaves the milk, She said she knew abort the petition and some people would go along with it be- cause they are afraid. The Chairman asked if there was any evidence that the dog had actually bitten anyone in that it would cause medical attention. Officer Shaughnessy replied he did net know. He stated this dog is a very large German Shepherd. He said the dog growls ut as far as biting, he did not know. Peter Berry verified what Mrs. Be ry said. Mrs. '"ilhelm said she knew the Berrys have a situ- ation where she has to work. She said she has called her many times and asked her to restrain the dog. She said she did not want anything to happen to the dog, but she does not want him bothering people coming to her house. She said if she knows her mother is coming, she has to ask the Berrys totake the dog in and they do. She said when the dog was growing up, she used to feed him and give him water. Recently he put his teeth in her arm. She stated everyone who comes to her aouse is terrified of this dog. She said actually the dog is really a coward, but people do not know that . 141 Mrs. McGrath, T '.F Winter Street, said ti, cg bit the milkman and he bothers everyone who comes to h r house. Mrs . Berry said the dog does not bother children very much. All the children go in and out of her house. She said she has sold her hcuse and will be moving away from Lexington in abcut a month. Mrs. Berry stated that she bought the dog in the beginning for a pet for the children, but it has developed into a protection situation. The hearing was declared closed and the group retired at 8:50 P.M. Officer Shaughnessy stated that he did not think the situation was going to change in a month. He said at one time Mrs . Berry said she was going to get rid of the dog because he was vicious but then changed her mind. Officer Shaughnessy retired at 8 55 P.M. The Chairman said he hoped there would be someway to resolve the matter without restraining the dog. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request Mrs. Olive Berry, 519 Ledford Street , to voluntarily restrain her dog so that he is not a nuisance or menace to the neighborhocd, and to emphasize that should another com- plaint be received by the Board, a restraining orckr will be issued immediately. At 9:00 P.M. , Messrs . Sus man, Ripley, Ells and Swenson Smith of the Conservation Commiss, on met with the Board, land The Chairman referred to the Swenson property and said he wanted it to be known that Mr. Cataldo abstains from any discussion or votes pertaining to that property. The Board intends to take 150 feet through there for Worthen Road. Mr. Sussman advised that the Commission has been in touch with the Town Engineer. The Chairman explained the purpose of the joint meet- ing was to replace a position on the Conservation Com- mission caused by a resignation of one of its members. He explained the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen acts as Chairman and entertains motions. At this moment Appoint- nominations were open for the one-year term. ment Mr. Sheldon nominated Mr . John J. Garrity. Motion was made and seconded that nominations be closed. The Chairman instructed the Clerk to cast one ballot for John J. Garrity to fill the unexpired term. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, advised the Chairman of the correct legal procedure and the Chairman polled all members of both Boards . All present were in favor of appointing MA . John J. Garrity. The Chairman declared Mr. John J. Garri y to be unani- mc$usly elected to the Lexington Conservation Commission for a one-year term expiring March 31, 1966 to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. William S. Richeyts resignation. The Commission retired at 9 08 P .M. X 42pz ct Mr. Carroll reported he received a layout of the pro- posed street lighting for Worthen Road and he submitted a plan to the Board stating he had a que tion. The plan shows 11,000 lumen vapor lights and the spacing shows the lights 120 feet apart. Mr. Carroll said if the Board ap- proves the plan as shown, the annual cost will be $1374 a year. If the lights are spared, as he recommends, the cost will be $723.60 per year but the Town will have to Street pay an additional ch. rge this year only for three poles lights that will have to be placed. He recommended lighting on every other pole at an annual cost to the Town of $723.60. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to follow Mr. Carroll' s recommendation. Mr. Carroll referred to Hartwell Avenue Sanitary Land Fill and stated last week he requested that a police officer Sanitary be assigned to the area on Wednesday, and because of the Land Fill results, requested that the officer be continued through Sunday. He read a letter which he received from Lieu- tenant James F. Corr, Acting Chief. Mr. Carroll reported since a police officer has been in the area, there has been much less rubbish being de- livered and there is no question but a great deal of rubbish was coming from out of town. de said the com- mercial rubbish collectors should be written stating future violations might mean the suspension of their permits. He said with the cooperation of the Police Department, inspections will be made from time to time. M± ; Carroll said he would have a report within two weeks on a permit system which Lieutenant Corr feels the Police Department can handle. Mr. Carroll stated the Board should vote to desig- nate someone to be the authorized representative of the Federal Board of Selectmen to apply for Federal aid for the pro- aid for posed sewer force main. The last time the Town applied sewer for similar aid, Mr. Carroll was the authorized repre- sentative. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unani- mously voted to adopt the following Resolution: AUTHORITY TO FIL , A"PLICATION WHEREAS, Town of Lexington, Massachusetts herein called the "Applicant", after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problem and study of available data, has hereby det rmined that the construction of certain works required for the treatment of sewage, generally described as Proposed 20-inch force main from the existing Brook Street (Description of project to be used in section 1 of Application) Pumping station to the existing trunk sewer at Hamilton Road, herein called the "Project", is desirable and in the 143 public interest, and to that end it is necessary that action preliminary to the ccnstruction of said Project be taken immediately; and WHEREAS, under Section 466e, Title 33, of the United States Code, the United States of America has authorized the making of grants to aid in financing the cost of con*. struction of necessary treatment works to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated sewage or other waste into any waters and for the purpose of reports, plans, and specifications in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has examined and duly considered said section of the United States Code, and related sections, and the Applicant deems it to be in the public interest and tot he public benefit to file an application under said section of the United States Code and to authorize other action in connection therewith: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY The Board of Selectmen the governing body of said Applicant, as follows: 1. That the construction of said Project is essential to and is in the best interests of the Applicant, and to the end that said project may be constructed as promptly as practicable, it is desirable that action preliminary to the construction thereof be undertaken immediately; 2. That John J. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works be hereby authorized to file on behalf or the Applicant an application (in the form required by the United States and in conformity with 33 U.S C . 466e ) for a grant to be made by the United States tot he applicant to aid in defraying the cost of construction of the sewage treatment works described above; 3. That if such grant be made, the Applicant agrees to pay all the remaining cost of the approved Project, over and above the amount of the grant; 4. That if such grant be made, the Applicant agrees to make provisions satisfactory to the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for assuring proper and efficient operation and maintenance 01 the treatment works after completion of the construction thereof; 5. That the said John J. Carroll. Supt. of Public Works is hereby authorized to furnish such information and to take such other action as may be necessary to enable the Applicant to qualify for the grant; Y 6. That the said John J. Carroll, Supt. of Public Works is hereby designated as the authorized representative of the 144 cr Applicant for the purpose of furnishing to the United States such information, data, and documents per- taining to the application for a grant as may be required; and otherwise to act as the authorized representative of the Applicant in connection with this application; 7. That certified copies of tris resolution be included as part of the application to be submitted to the United States, for a grant. Mr. Carroll referred to Winchester Drive, submitted a plan and called the Board' s attention to lot L-1 on which a house is being built by Mr. John A. Cadario and stated there is no sewer in Winchester Drive at this point. Mr. Cadario made arrangements with someone who Cadario owns lot 7 to have an easement over that lot to tie into sewer the Town of Winchester sewer. He did not have an ease- Winchester ment and the new owner of Lot 7 took it out. The Town Drive of Winchester said he can connect to the Winchester sewer if the Town of Lexington agrees to pay an annual charge of $50 a year to the Town of Winchester. Mr. Carroll said the problem is, what happens if Mr. Cadario does not pay. Mr. Sheldon asked if the Town of Winchester would make an agreement with Mr. Cadario, and Mr. Carroll re- plied in the negative. Mr. Cataldo pointed out that the City of Waltham entered into a similar type of agreement with Dr. Short. He asked how much it would cost to go Winchester Drive. Mr. Carroll replied $3,000, and it might be more. Mr. Cataldo said the Board should not enter into contract with Winchester. If Mr. Cadario wants to con- nect in Lexington, he will bear the cost Mr. Carroll said he would have to pay the entire connection; this house is ready to live in. Mr. Sheldon said the Board has to protect the interest of the Town. Mr. Legro said he would think the Board would need authority of the Town i-ieeting at the very least. The Chairman said as a citizen of Lexington he should be treated the same as other citizens in the same situ- ation and asked if any other property would derive any benefit . Mr. Carroll replied in the negative. The Chairman asked what the Board could expect as a betterment. Mr. Carroll replied about $1500; the total cost approximately $3,000. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Cadario pay the Town the amount of money he would pay in lieu of betterments. Mr. Carroll explained there has been no appropri- ation and whether there will be money left over after the bid is out, he did not know. A_ 45 It was finally agreed that the applicant for con- nection to the sewer, Mr. Cadario, should deal directly with the Town of Winchester. Mr. Carroll reported he is taking bids on the Bedford sewer meter and asked if the Board wanted to install a remote control device to keep a record. The cost will Sewer be $982 installed. control The Chairman asked if Mr. Carroll had sufficient funds, and he replied that he should be able to Let them. Mr. Carroll asked the Board about the Barn Committee. Mr. Gray explained he was waiting for the Appropri- ation Committee to organize. The Chairman said Mr. Gray would see that the com- mittee is formed as soon as possible, and Mr. Cataldo agreed to represent the Board on the committee. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the follow- ing j/o pole locations: Pole Eliot Road, northwesterly from a point ar.proximately locations 92 feet northwest of Pelham Road, -- Five poles. The Chairman read a letter from A. Lassell Ripley, 52 Follen Road, requesting deferment of sewer better- ment assessment on lots 25 and 26 Follen Road. Mr. Carroll subm4tted a pl?n ani mated the assess- Ripley ments are $439 for each lot, a total of $878. The assess- assessment for the house lot is $1,040.29. Mr Carroll ment recommended that the assessments be deferred. Upon motion duly made and seccnded, it was voted to extend the time for payment , under the provisions of Chapter 159 of the Acts of 1950, the sewer betterment assessments, totaling S878.00, without interest, until the land or any part thereof is built upon or sold or until the expiration of three years from the date hereof whichever event occurs first. Proposed personnel classifications for three posi- tions in the Department of Public Works were held over A cop's had been given tc each membe of the Board and Mr. Carroll explained this is something that should have been done originally. Personnel Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted classifi- to adopt the personnel changes as proposed by Mr. Carroll cation and that they become a part of the job descriptions as prepared by the Charles Evans Associates. The Recreation Committee, Messrs. Abelland Brrtini met with the Board. Mr. Hayes said the committee would like the Board to reconsider the plans for the Center Playground area, particularly the plan for the parking lot area along Recrea- Worthen Road. He said putting a parking lot there tion pushes the major ball field, which is planned, out quite 146 cr X. a way. He said it would be possible to get a 300 foot right field foul line if some of the bushes and trees were removed between Park Drive. He said he felt there is no indication as o now if the parking lot in this area is needed. He said last Saturday they had one of the largest crowds ever and there we e nc cars parked along Worthen Road. `le said if this parking area were elimi- nated for the time being, they could have a ballfield now. He explained the present and possible uses and said he would like to see, at this time, the pa king lot put off for two or three years . Then if there is a great need for this parking lot, the field can be moved. Mr. Carroll stated that he felt there should be a parking area along Worthen Road but he did not know the number of c rs that should be provided for. Mr. Cataldo recalled that a study had been made and everyone involved saw fit to k ep the hill to make it larger. He said he could not see taking the parking lot out. He reminded the group that the parking lot was very thoroughly discussed at the time the study was made and once this plan was made and agreed upon, there were to be no changes made. Mr. Hayes said plans could always be changed. Mr. 'ataldo said this was all thoroughly discussed and the Selectmen warned the group at the time the parking lot was to be retained. Mr. Hayes said if there is a great need for this parking lot in three or four years, the field can be moved. Mr. Cataldo said there must h_me been a need for this being proposed originally. Mr. Hayes said he thought Mr. Snow had the idea tiere should be a parking lot. Mr. Cataldo said this plan was accepted last spring and the Board said once it was accepted, this would be it. Mr. Hayes said if, in four years, there is a need for a parking lot, he could see spending $15,000 or $20,000. Right now they can use a ballfield next week and can use this play area tomorrow. The Chairman said the Recreation Committee feels right now there is a definite need for a play ar:a but there is nct a definite need for a parking area. He asked if, there should be a need for the parking area in the next two or three years, the Recreation Committee would give the Board a hard time. Mr. Hayes replied in the negative. Mr. Cataldo asked if when this plan was originally discussed if the Board specifically asked the committee if there was encugh room and everything was included in the plan as they needed. The Chairman said that was correct . Mr. Carroll said Park Drive is supposed to be abandoned and if it is abandoned and the area loamed over and seeded„ 147 there is all the room in the world for a field. He said there should oe parking along Worthen Road and said he felt very strongly about it . He pointed out cars are parked along Park Drive and when Park Drive has been elimi- nated, cars will park in the perimeter of the area. He said this was the plan that was adopted. Mr. Hayes said they would not get the parking lot until at least the next Town Meeting and they can use this ballfield now and if they have to, can move it back. Mr. Mabee asked if this entire concept wasn't based on the premise that there would be something across the street. Mr. Carroll replied Mr. Snow was directed to explore this area, which he indicated on the plan. Mr. Cataldo explained this was not Mr. Snow' s alone; the School Committee, Recreation Committee and Selectmen were involved. The Chairman recalled that to a specific question he asked at the joint meeting, everyone present agreed on the plan. He said in the beginning there was general agree- ment on what was done. He said apparently now the area is not being used and can be used to the advantage of the people playing, but the Recreation Committee should realize that by using it, it is doing so at its own peril and will have to relinquish it at the time the Board of Selectmen feels parking is necessary. Mr. Cataldo said they should realize that the back- stop will have to be moved. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the Recreation Committee be permitted to place the baseball field fifty or sixty feet closer to Wcrthen Road, with the understanding on its part, that when this land is required for perking or for the closing of Park Drive, the Com- mittee will have to relinquish it all. Mr. Abell said he was interested in this development of the diamond area and expressed his thoughts on the sub- ject. Tax title The Chairman said he had an idea of expanding play play areas . The Town owns many tax title lots, and his thought areas is to explore these lots and se_ if neighborhood play areas can be created. He said he asked Mr. Gray to get a list of tax title lots and see if some of these could be developed into play areas. Mr. Hayes said when the Chairman spoke to him about itp he thought it was a good idea The Recreation Committee retired at 10:10 P.M. Mrs . Austin Fisher, Mr. Leslie York, Mrs. Morey, Mr. Ripley, Mr and Mrs. Fred Johnson, Mrs. Bevan and several other persons met with the Board. 1.48 GP Mrs . Fisher said it had come to her attention that the location of the Public Facilities Building is not Public what she had in her mind when she voted on it. She Facilities submitted a letter from Anita P. and EdwiE-B. Worthen, Building 35 Dexter Road. Mrs. Fisher said if the building has to 1,e in the Meriam Street area, it would be serving no purpose to put it out in the middle of the lawn which will overwhelm Buckman Tavern. The Chairman stated that the Board of Selectmen felt that, contrary to the four to one vote of the Public Facilities Committee, the building should be nearer Mdiiam Street due to the parking problem that would be created in this area. He explained the building being here would be closer to a parking area and will be more accessible to tourists and townspeople. Mr. Cataldo informed the group that the Selectmen wanted to place the building back against Meriam Street' and indicated the area on the plan, but after looking at it, felt it would be disturbing the roots of too many large trees. He said in looking around, over the whole area, the next place the Board felt would be the least conspicuous would be the area it proposed, about 150 feet back from the curb. He pointed out that going by the Centr 1 Block, the first building one would see would be Buckman Tavern. He said in placing the building where the Board proposed, it will be covered at least the first part of it, by the beech tree. He explained the Board -would like to keep Buckman Tavern the prominent building of the green and felt the pro- posed location would be the answer to the problems that have arisen. Mrs . Fisher said four large trees would not be killed by placing the building in the corner, and Mr. Cataldo explained one would have to go. Mr. Greeley said the only important tree is the beech, that the others are not outstanding, and he thought it would be much better to preserve the large lawn and put this building close to the railroad tracks and Meriam Street or the railroad tracks and Hancock Street. Mr. Cataldo said either location would protect the beech tree and the first location will hide the build- ing completely. He stated the Board felt the building was not that objectionable. Mr. York stated as far as t he Public Facilities Building Committee is concerned, its original idea was to place the building on the other side of Buckman Tavern and the vote was four to one. He said the Board of Selectmen made the change and he ccnsulted Town Counsel to deter gine whether the Committee could override the Selectmen' s decision. Mrs . Morey stated that in all discussions before this came up at Town Meeting, there were two sites. 149 The site four members of the committee wanted was by the present facility and the second site was Meriam Street. She preferred Meriam Street. In all discussions, there had been only two sites . She said had she thought at Town Meeting that the building was to be as close to Buckman Tavern, she would have talked against it. She said people will find the building in back of the beech tree. Mr. Ripley voiced his views and said if a decision did not have to be made this evening, he would like to see it held over until his group can have a meeting and consider this more carefully. Mrs. Fisher said the group would like another chance to think about t lis, and asked if the Board, under any circumstances, would reconsider its decision on the lo- cation. The Chairman said one of the Board would have to propose it . Mrs. Morey said there has to be renegotiations with the contractor anyway which would take a little time so the Board would have some leeway. The Chairman said he was disturbed that t here has to be renegotiations . Mr. York explained when the specifications were pre- pared, it was on the original site so there has to be a revision . Mrs . Fisher a ked when it was expected they would break ground, and Mr. York replied in a few days. Mrs . Bevan expressed her views on the subject and mentioned the Garrity building, now being used by the Red Cross and the building used by the Park Department. Mr. and Mrs . Frederic K. Johns n were recorded opposed to the proposed location. The Chairman said the group had m de 9 plua to the Board for reconsideration. Mr. Greeley said he was strongly in support of Mr. Worthen' s letter. The group retired at 11 00 P M. Later in the evening, the Poard of Selectmen voted to locate the Public Facilities Building on the site originally approved by the Board, namely the far corner of Meriam Street near the r ailroad tracks ; the building to face Massachusetts Avenue, the rear _acing the rail- road tracks Mr. Cataldo went on record that this location could damage the trees . Classification of municipal boards and committees was held over. Mr. Legro retired at 11 12 P.M. 150 cr cl Upon motion duty made and seconded, it was vctod to certify the character of the following individuals who have applied to the State for Certificates of Incorpo- Cert. of ration, satisfactory references having been received Inc. from the Police Department: Dorothy Williams, 20 Barberry Road; Donald R. Mellen, 49 Wachusett Drive. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Randall J. Newell, 11 Grassland Street to the Appoint- Lexington Civil Defense Auxiliary Communications group, went as requested by Mr. Burrell, Director of Civil Defense. Letter from Mrs. Stuntz, 80B Hancock Street, with Dog Leash reference to a dog leash law, was referred to the Leash Law Law Committee recently authorized by vote of Town Meet- ing. Letter was received from the State Department of Commerce advising that August 28, 1965 has been reserved Lexington for the Town of Lexington as its day at the World's Fair. Day it was agreed to advise the Department no funds were appropriated by Town Fleeting for this purpose. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Licenses to grant the following licenses: Lexington Cab Company, Public Carriage; Walter E. Murray, Taxi Driver; Glen T. Kiedaish, Taxi Driver. Letter from the Board of Health with reference to that Board's Meeting with the Selectmen on April 20 was noted and placed on file. The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board Zoning listing four businesses that appear to be operating in By-Law violation of the zoning By-Law. A copy of the letter had been sent to Mr. Irwin, Building Inspector, who enforces the Zoning By-Law. Proposed poster for examination for the position of Chief Exam. Chief of Police was received from Civil Service, approved and the Chairman authorized to return it as approved. Mr. Gray referred to a request received last week from Mr. Anthony LaRocco that the restriction the Town Tax Title placed on tax title lot sold to Mr. William J. Gibbs be lifted as he desires to purchase this lot from Mr. Gibbs and erect a house on it. He reported that the Planning Board is not in favor of releasing the restriction unless Mr. LaRoeco can acquire the adjacent lot. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 11:14 P.M. A true record, Attest: 1ec tiv. Clerk, Selemen