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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-03-22-min 64 Cr et SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 22, 1965 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, March 22, 1965, at 7:00 P.M. Messrs. Burnell, Cataldo, Mabee and Sheldon were present . Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, and the Acting Clerk were also present. In the absence of Mr. Cole, Chairman, Mr. Burnell acted as Chairman . Miss Mary R . McDonough, Town Clerk, met with the Board for the drawing of three jurors. The following Jurors individuals were drawn for jury duty: Sherman H. Starr, 62 Hill Street; James 0 . Malcolm, 1 Hilltop Avenue , and Allen M Mintz, 51 Blake Road. Miss McDonough retired. Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to locate two poles, guy wire and anchor on first pole, on Worthen Road. Pole Mr. Serverson, representing the Boston Edison Company locations and Mr. George Cooley, representing the New England Tele- phone and Telegraph Company, were the only persons pre- sent at the hearing. 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 explained the company was extending pole lines to service the new Grace Chapel - new service going in and the old coming out. Mr. Carroll stated the locations were approved by his department. He also stated for the Board's information that there was a letter requesting street lighting. The Board will have to consider paying for light poles in a 500 foot gap or wait until the business of the street re- quires the poles further . If lichts are to b put along the entire road, it will still leave a gap of 500 feet. The Chairman asked if this would prevent acting on this petition, and Mr. Carroll replied in the negative. 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 location: - Worthen Road, northwesterly side, southwesterly from a point approximately 1,118 feet southwest of Bedford Street, -- Two (2) poles-guy wire and anchor on first pole . 65 Mr. Cole arrived at 7:05 P.M. and presided as Chairman II for the remainder of the meeting. Hearing was declared open upon petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to lay and maintain underground conduit and manholes in Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. George Cooley, representing the petitioner, was the only person present at the hearing. Manhole & Notice of the hearing was mailed to the petitioner, Conduit owners of property as listed on the petitioner 's plans, locations and also filed with the Department of Public Works. Mr. Cooley explained the Telephone Company is peti- tioning for Manholes and conduit and is for special equip- ment which will mean faster service between Boston and Lexington. Mr. Carroll stated the locations had been approved. The hearing was declared closed, and upon motion dily made and seconded, it was voted to sign the order for the conduit and manhole locations: Massachusetts Avenue: Near Maple Street; Southerly, from M H 54/22A approximately 5' feet of underground conduit, also one (1) manhole 54/22B. Massachusetts Avenue : Southwesterly side; approximately 94' feet of underground conduit northwesterly, from Marrett Road to pole 64/71. Massachusetts Avenue : Northeasterly side, northeasterly, from M H 54/5 approximately 20' feet of underground conduit; also , one (1) manhole 54/5A. Mr. Henry Nicoll, a member of the Lexington Minute Men, Inc. , met with the Board at 7:15 P.M. Mr. Nicoll stated the Minute Men would like to request a stand to sell refreshments on the 19th of April, prefer- ably, if possible, on the Buckman Tavern Grounds. He stated it will be the same venture as last year, a concession run by "Pours", a charitable organization providing sheet music for children, and is run on a percentage basis. They will sell frankforts and hamburgers. Mr. Nicoll reported Minute that the American Legion stand is on the corner of Meriam Men Stand Street and their stand ,will be away from them. Last year the Minute Men had a stand on the School Administration Building grounds, and was unsuccessful as compared to the other location which they had two or three years ago. Mr. Burnell stated the Board would like to keep the Green open and not have concessions around it, but is aware that it is the test location. He said it is open- ' ing up a situation which will lead to others in the future. Mr. Cataldo stated he felt it was not the place to put the stand again, and asked Mr. Nicoll if they had an alternate location. The Legion is the only one that has been granted permission in this location. 66co cr C, The question was asked how far the stand should be from the Legion, as all profits go to the Legion and the Minute Men' s concession is on a percentage basis. Mr. Burnell asked if the Minute Men could be asked to stay as far away from the Legion as possible, and stated the Board should establish an off-limits policy before another year. He also asked if the Board could give permission subject to the selection of a site to see that it is far enough away so as not to interfere with the historic Buckman Tavern. Mr. Gray was requested to meet with Mr. Nicoll Tuesday morning to see if the location was acceptable. Mr. Legro reported that there was a slight change made in the wording of Article 65 motion, for the widening Article of Massachusetts Avenue. He stated he had given Miss McDonough, Town Clerk, and the Moderator copies of this change and the Chairman was given a copy. The Chairman referred to the letter from the Board of Health, dated March 12, 1965, relative to the case involving Cummings ' milk license, which was revnked. He asked Mr. Legro for his recommendation. Mr. Legro replied that it was a matter involving Cummings' litigation and should be taken up in Executive Session. license The Chairman stated it would be discussed at the end of the meeting, if time permitted. However, later in the evening, it was decided that this matter should be held over until the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Cataldo reported that Mr. Vasseur came in to Rindge see him today on the Rindge Avenue site and stated Avenue that Mr. Vasseur will accept the $2500.00 Mr. Gray is to contact Mr. Vasseur. Mr. Carroll stated he had an item concerning the standpipe. He reported last year the wrong type of paint was specified. Mr. Carroll reported in the Water Maintenance budget this year they had spent more money than antici- pated, and there is not enough to paint the standpipe, Bids for less than $6,000.00. The low bid is $8,140, George F. painting Burgess, Hingham; second low, $8,160, third, $9,100, up standpipe as high as $9,900. This year, he feels the Water Maintenance budget will be less, and he suggested that the Board award the bid to George F. Burgess, Hinghan. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award the bid for painting the standpipe to George F. Burgess, Hingham, at the low bid price of $8,140.00. Mr. Carroll reported that Duffy has bought Carrigfs subdivision. He explained the water system by means of a map. He suggested that the Board approve a 12" main 67 instead of an 8", about $4.00 a foot for 2,000 feet, a total of $8,000.00. The Chairman asked if he had enough money to take care of it this way, and Mr. Carroll replied in the affirma- tive. Mr. Burnell asked if anytning had been done on it, Water and Mr. Carroll replied in the negative. main The Board authorized Mr. Carroll to use the 12" main, and Mr. Carroll stated he would get the Planning Board's approval. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen ' s Meeting held Minutes on March 15, 1965. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve bond No. 1019236 on behalf of Ethel U. Rich, Bond Collector of Taxes, in the amcunt of $111,200.00. The Chairman referred to the application of the Gulf Oil Corporation, held over from last week, to increase the storage from 12,000 gallons of gasoline to 18,000 gallons on premises located at 321. Marrett Gasoline Road, and stated that Chief Engineer Belcactro of the storage Fire Department had disapproved the application. license Mr. Cataldo stated there is no more danger in granting 18,000 gallons than 12,000 gallons, providing they can keep the deliveries down as they propose to do. Mr. Burnell asked if the Board thought it right to do before first going back to the Chief. Mr. Sheldon stated other Towns are doing this , and felt that just because the Town has been limited to 12, 000 gallons previously was no reason to continue. Mr. Mabee said it was 12,000 gallons because of precedence. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the Gulf Oil Corporation a license to increase the underground storage of gasoline from 12,000 gallons to 18,000 gallons. The majority of the Board voted in favor. The Chairman read a letter from John F. MacNeil, Liberty Realty Trust, relative to a meeting concerning the future planning of the land and buildings in the Depot Depot Square area. Square Mr. Gray reported that he had discussed the matter with Mr. MacNeil and had informed him that the reason he was not notified was that his property was not affected by this. The Chairman read a letter from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission reporting a violation in connection with the business of Busa Bros. Liquors, Inc., 131 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington. 68 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to advise the Commission and Buse Bros. Liquors, Inc. , ABC that the Bo-rd of Selectmen will hold a hearing on violation April 5, 1965, at 11.00 P.M. , in the Selectmen ' s Room, Town Office Building, to discuss the matter. Letter was read by the Chairman from Thomas F. Ryan, on behalf of St. Brigid and Sacred Heart parishes, requesting permission to conduct a paper drive on Paper April 25. Drive Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request. Application by Mrs . John Morrell for permission to use Estabrook Hall on March 31 for an Ad Hoc Committee meeting, not open to the public, was discussed by the Board. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Use of that the request be granted with the stipulation that Hall the meeting be open to the public , There is to be no charge for the hall but a fee of $3.46 per hour will be charged for custodian ' s overtime services. The Chairman reported that he had a call from a member of the Parker P.T.A. relative to the subject su je ct of Policewomen covering crossings during the summer Preschool for Pre School Children. He questioned whether there Police was sufficient money for the Board to make a decision Coverage and asked if the Board would be willing to say that the crossings would be covered during the summer session. Mr. Gray stated the School Department says five crossings are critical . The Chairman stated when this w' s previously brought up, it was the Board' s understanding that the onus would be on the parents to see that the children got to and from school. Now they do not agree to this . It was brought up at budget time, and last year it was turned down. Mr. Cataldo felt the parents should assume this responsibility. Mr. Burnell felt it should be looked into further and asked if the Board could vote on it at the next meeting. Mr. Sheldon asked if the Board didn' t do it, who would pay, and the Chairman stated the Board would be harassed; that the School Department feels the Police budget should pay for it, and the Parker P.T.A. would like a vote before Wednesday night, when they are having a meeting. It was decided to contact Mr. William Buchanan, 70 Simonds Road, Parker P.T.A. , and have him meet with the Board to discuss the subject on Monday, March 29th. 69 Mr. Harold E. Stevens reportethat they were asking that Article 83 be taken up immediately after the Adjourned Town Meeting was open. They are offer- ing indefinite postponement, the reason being there Article should be more study made, and if it can be improved, it should be. They plan to bring it before the meeting in the fall. There has been some possibility of a June meeting but that will not give enough time for study, so it willbe presented at a fall meeting. Mr. Bryson will ask that Article 83 be taken up immediately so that this motion can be offered. Following a discussion of articles to be taken up at the meeting this evening, the m eting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. A true record, Attest : Acting Clerk, Selectmen