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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-03-02-min YID SELECTMEN 'S MEETING March 2, 1964 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, March 2, 1961 , at 7 :30 P.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs. Brown, Burnell, Cataldo and Sheldon were pre- sent. Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Execu- tive Clerk, were also present . Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerz, met with the Board for the drawing of five jurors . The following individuals were drawn for jury duty: Malcolm S. Sawyer, 26 Red Coat Lane; Cyril J. Brown, 99 Gleason Road ; Jurors Herbert A. Wilson, 30 Coolidge Avenue ; Gustave J. Rath, 6 Dexter Road, and F. Robert Drury, 9 Bates Road . Mr. Carroll retired The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Carroll, Town Treasurer, relative to a proposed Blue Cross-Blue Shield agreement to become effective April 1, 1961.E if approved' Blue Cross by the Board. No action was taken relative to approval and Mr. Gray was requested to obtain more information including how much the proposed change will add to the insurance bill. Mr. John Carroll reported a balance of $12,000 in the Snow Removal budget, not including labor, and stated he did not think this would carry through the remainder Snow of the year. removal Mr. Sheldon felt that two weeks from now, the Board would be in a better position to make a decision. Mr . Carroll explained that, assuming there are no more snowstorms, he has to purchase salt for next fall, and repair equipment during the summer. Mr. Sheldon said he understood the $12,000 would be adequate for the fall, but Mr. Carvoll said he was discussing the time between now and December 31. Mr. Cataldo asked how much money Mr. Carroll felt he should have in the budget as of May 1, and Mr. Carroll replied at least $20,000. It was agreed to wait for two weeks before making a decision. 1Mr. Carroll reported on an inspection he made of equipment at Fort Devens that can be purchased through Civil Defense. Equipment 114 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted ' to authorize an expenditure not exceeding $x.53.00 for the purchase of equipment through the Civil Defense Department to be used by the Public Works Department . Mr. Carroll presented a plan of a drainage ease- ment on Lowell Street to Briarwood Road and reported Drainage that a location had been worked out. He said the easement property owners involved have been contacted and although no one is going to give anything, they do not object Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to make a tdiing as recommended by Mr. Carroll. The Chairman read a letter from Duval Sheet Metal Works, Inc. , 3 Bow Street, claiming damages to a wired Claim for fence caused by a sidewalk plow. damages Mr. Carroll reported that he had issued a work order and the fence may have already been repaired. The Chairman read a letter from Harry C. and Catherine King, 6 Scotland Road, requesting financial restitution for a sewer easement. Mr. Carroll presented a plan showing the taking between Scotland and Blodgett Roads, and mentioned Claim that the Board had settled with the Kirlins . He has requested an appraisal but has not received it and said he would, with the Board 's permission, obtain an appraisal and, working with Town Counsel, make an offer. Letter was; received from Benjamin M. Eisenstadt, 62 Harding Road, complaining about the Town's system of Complaint water billing. Mr. Carroll reported that the office records indi- cate a bill was sent out to Mr. Eisenstadt. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Carroll draft a letter in reply Upon motion duly made and seconded,it was voted to petition the Department of Public Works, Division of Kiln Brook Waterways, to have Kiln Brook deepened and widened. A hearing will be held by the Department of Public Works on Thursday, March 12, 1964, at 10 :30 A.M. Pole Boston Edison petition for pole locations on Wood location Street was held over again at Mr.Carroll 's request. I 11 5 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant petition and sign an order for the following j/o pole location: Ames Avenue, northerly side, easterly from a point ap- proximately 118 feet east of CarVille Avenue, -- Four poles. (Four existing j/o poles to be re- moved. ) The Chairman read a letter from Porter & Desmond for permission to move a house from Pilgrim Road, Arl- Permit to ington, to 398 Concord Avenue. move The Chairman referred the request to Mr. Carroll building to work out the details with Chief Rycroft The Chairman read a letter from Milton F. Hodgdon advising that he has terminated his association with the MacNeil Insurance Agency and re-established his own Insurance insurance agency at 7 Depot Square. He requested that his name be re-entered on the list of those re- ceiving commissions for the Town insurance business. It was agreed to advise Mr. Hodgdon thct his name will be considered next year. The Chairman read a notice pertaining to House Bill 1282 to be heard by the Committee on Harbors and Public Lands for increasing the amount of money which the Com- H-1282 monwealth may borrow to meet non-federal cost of flood prevention and related purposes The Chairman suggested that the Board send a letter recording the Town as being in favor of the proposed bill. Warrant was received from the Middlesex County Com- missioners in the amount of $3,433.92, payable on or before April 1, 1964, as the Town's assessment for the Assessment maintenance, operation and repair to the Middlesex County Sanatorium for the year 1963. The Chairman read a letter from Helen B. Welsh, 22 Woodcliffe Road, complaining about cars being parked on the street all night . Complaint Mr. Carroll reported that during the last storm, he checked and there was no car parked at #23 Woodcliffe Road . The Chairman said he would reply to Mrs. Welsh's complaint. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to advise the following groups that the Board has no 116 01 objection to the location of booths on April 20: 11April 20 Lexington Lodge, Order of Sons of Italy 1833 Mass. Avenue Battle Green Chapter DeMolay Masonic Temple Cnurch of Our Redeemer 1888 Mass. Avenue Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to the Lexington Youth BaseballLeague Use of hall to hold a meeting in Estabrook Hall on March 3, 1964, free of charge, but subject to janitor 's overtime services of $3.46 an hour Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted License to grant a Taxi Driver license to Edward F. Phelan, 6 Aerial Street, satisfactory reference having been received from the Chief of Police. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted License to grant a Taxi Driver license to William J. Young, 1162 Massachusetts Avenue, subject to satisfactory references being received from the Chief of Police. The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Conservation Commission calling the Board's attention to the great potential use to Lexington of Mt . Tabor Mt. Tabor Road, and requesting the Town retain its rights in Road this area, if, because of Route 2 construction or any other cause, abandonment or reconstruction of this road is contemplated. Mr. Carroll reported this is a public way and he thought paved by the Town of Lincoln It was agreed to acknowledge the letter and advise that the Town Engineer will watch out for the Town's interest Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Report to sign the 1963 Selectmen's Annual Town Report . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting held on February 24, 1964, as amended. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing, Executive deliberating, or voting on matters, which, if made public, Session might adversely affect the public security, the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. Following a discussion relative tothe garbage con- tract, it was voted to resume the open meeting. i ] 7 Letter was received from Mr. R. G. Hargrove , Chair- man of the Standing School Building Committee, proposing the following individuals to fill vacancies on that Com- mittee : Mrs . C. N. Touart, Kenneth Fox, Irving H. Mabee, Appeals Chairman read a letter from the Board of advising that it is being taken to court by the people who objected to the permission given the Corazzini Brothers Board of to build a nursing home on Blossom Street. Appeals Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request Mr.Legro, Town Counsel, to represent the Board of Appeals in the case of the Corazzini Brothers ' nursing home. Chairman Fitzgerald, Messrs. Whitney and Robbins of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Mr. Burrell, Director of Civil Defense, met with the Board. Air Tanks, The Chairman stated that the meeting was in regard Cary Bldg. to the air tanks at Cary Building, which, as all present know, were dondemned by the State Inspector . Mr. Fitzgerald said it was a verbal condemnation and the Commissioners have received nothing in writing. The Chairman asked if, under the new warning system, they IIould be tied in with that system. ' Mr. Burrell replied they could if it were set up that way. The Chairman said the control would be in the Fire Station anyway, and Mr. Sheldon said he understood it would be under Civil Defense. Mr. Burrell explained that his installation is for two controls, one at the Fire Station and one down here. The Chairman said the responsibility is the Civil Defense 's, and Mr . Burrell rpplied that it is delegated to the Fire Department. The Chairman said if this can be transmitted from the Fire Station through the Civil Defense warning, per- haps it would not be wise to do anything about these tanks. Mr. Fitzgerald said they have not discussed this as a Board and have not arrived at any decision. They have been waiting for a letter from the Inspector. In his opinion, he thought before any decision is made, the Commissioners should sit down with Mr .Burrell and discuss what can be done with the system he intends to install. Mr. Gray read a letter received last August from Mr . Burrell. Mr. Sheldon asked if the expense of modifying the system would be charged to Civil Defense, and Mr. Burrell II replied in the negative. He said this would not be an 1. 18 CI accepted item as far as the Federal Government is con- corned. Mr.Brown asked if any future maintenance of the system as such would be eligible for matching funds, and Mr. Burrell replied that the maintenance of the system itself would be eligible for matching funds. Mr. Sheldon asked if the Board had to take any action now in relation to the forthcoming Town Meetings Mr. Fitzgerald said he believed there would be a six month's temporary license permit granted, and he thought the insurance agent was going to approve the six months ' permit. Mr. Brown asked who the inspector represented, and Mr. Fitzgerald replied that the inspector originally here was from the insurance company and the tanks were con- demned by the insurance company. The Chairman summed the discussion up and stated that no funds would be spent at this time on the system at Cary Building and the Selectmen further investigate the possibility of using the Civil Defense system with a coding device. He said at the present time, the Selectmen are leaning very strongly in favor of every- thing tying in with the Civil Defense warning system The Fire Commissioners and Mr. Burrell retired at 9*07 P.M. Mr.Colby Kelly and Mr. Richard Sparrow, of the Recreation Committee, met with the Board. Mr. Kelly said he would like the Board to reconsider its decision to cut the budget and went over it at some length. He said he would rather not request a meeting with the Appropriation Committee if the Board of Selectmen does not reconsider. The Chairman said the Board would make a decision this evening and let Mr. Kelly know. Messrs. Kelly and Sparrow retired. Mr. Gray pointed out to the Board that the night the Appropriation Committee came down and discussed the $100,000 reduction, the Selectmen went along with the Conservation Commission and Lowell Street deductions, but did not actually vote on the Recreation Committee reduction. The Chairman polled the Boa d and all members were in favor of recommending an appropriation of $20,000 as requested by the Recrebtion Committee. Mr. Gray said about three weeks ago, he presented a report to the Board in regard to the Workmen's Com- pensation policy. Mr. Stolz called him today and if the Board is interested, it should take some action. He explained there would be no additional cost to the 1I9 Town, as this is a matter of the type of a program the Board enters into. He stated that, with the Town's experiences, the retrospective policy is the best type, and it is his and Mr. Stolz ' recommendation that the Board adopt this policy for the Town. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt the retrospective policy as recommended. Mr. Gray reported that Mr. Morey, of the board of Retirement, called regarding a part-time girl for that Board. Retirement Mr. Sheldon explained thst until the funds have help been appropriated by Town Meeting, no girl could be hired, but interviews could be started Mr. Gray said he would start advertising and in- terviewing. The Chairman requested Mr . Gray to advise Mr. Morey that there are no available funds, but that ap- plications will be processed. Mr. Gray reported that he had received a letter from Weiant Wathen-Dunn, on behalf of the Town Meet- ing Members Association regarding arrangements for the Annual Tour which will take place on Sunday, March 8, at 2:30 P.M. The Association requested: TMMA tour 1) Police escort. 2) Public address system to be loaned by Public Works Department 3) Tour of Public Works Building, and Mr. Carroll to discuss need for new equipment. L ) Discuss ambulance and fire engine requests with Mr. Fitzgerald. 5) View parcel of land in vicinity of Hartwell Avenue and have Selectmen ask someone to explain. The Board was in favor of co-operating and the Chairman requested Mr. Gray to coordinate everything with the department heads involved. Mr. Cataldo said he thought someone should contact Cabot, Cabot & Forbes in regard to the article in the warrant . Mr. Gray agreed to make a call in the morning. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. A true record, Attest : xeee Zva/Cle k, selen ; 5:4 ✓�to "{