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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-11-04-min 556 w. cmg SELECTMEN'S MEETING ' November 4, 1963 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen 's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, November 4, 1963, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs. Brown, 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. Mr. Legro made a brief report regarding tax title lot 118 Cary Avenue. A deed was executed at the Tax title last meeting of the Board conveying this lot to Charles H. Sweeney, Jr. Mr. Legro stated that Mr. Sweeney had paid the 1962 and 1963 real estate taxes and said the deed would go on record. Upon motion duly' made and seconded, it was voted Warrant to sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held Monday, November 25, 1963. Mr. Carroll said he had an item having to do with ' the construction of Lowell Street near East Street. In the process of laying out and designing this particu- lar section, which he indicated on a plan, now under contract to Coletti, they found that there is a large Lowell Street dip on the road approximately 500 feet from East Street drainage He said t'le only way the water can get out of the dip is to put it into the low area, land owned by Semonian The original design by Metcalf & Eddy in 1930 showed the same solution to this drainage problem He stated that the problem cannot be solved by raising the street , and Mr. Semonian does not life the proposed solution. Mr. Carroll said that for the time being, he had advised the contractor that he will break off the end of this pipe. He said he did think the Town should take what- ever rights it feels are necessary to insure that it is able to dump water onto this property. He explained that the water would get away down through Semonian' s property to Ridge Road which he said was a natural course for the water He recommended that no piping be done at the present time and stated this is a low swampy area He stated that all that would be done would be to channel the water. I ' The Chairman asked if the Town had the right to flood private property, and Mr. Canxoll replied that he did not think the Town would be flooding the property. Mr. Brown said Semonian is now picking up a quantity of water from the existing Lowell Street. The Chairman asked if Mr. Carroll contended that it would be a natural flow. Mr. Carroll replied in the negative. Mr. Robert Sherman, who lives on Ridge Road, said that the more water the Town put in here, the more water would run into the brook through his property. He said the land is low and will not take any more water Mr. Carrcll explained that to get the water all the way to Vine Brook would involve an expenditure of between $20;000 and $30,000. The Chairman said he would like to look at the area. Mr. Cataldo said if the pipe is bricked up, the condition would not be any different than it has been for years. The conclusion was that the members of the Board should inspect the area. The Chairman read a letter from Allen C. Smith, 5 Forest Street, requesting the installation of curbing on the northerly side of Forest Street from Waltham Street to Muzzey Street. Curbing Mr. Carroll reported that Mr. Smith talked to him on the telephone after he wrote the letter. Mr. Carroll said except for the appearance of the property, he did not think there is a need for curbing. He said the telephone company would seed the area between the side- walk and the street where the conduit has been placed. He said he did not think granite curbing should be in- stalled unless it was done under betterment and bitumi- nous curbing should not be installed because it would be establishing a precedent and numberous similar requests would be received from the neighbors. He said he would prefer to see the area grassed and left the way it was and he would go along with granite curbing only under betterment. He explained that the Town has been putting bituminous curbing in free wherever there was a need. Mr. Burnell suggested that the Board advise Mr. Smith that it would be the Board' s intention to install the curbing only if he was interested in paying for the curling. Mr. Cataldo said granite curbing would cost between $440 and $5DO a foot installed. Mr. Carroll questioned whether curbing could be in- stalled under betterment . 558, 4 MC C=: Mr. Sheldon said he did not think Mr. Smith wanted to pay anything. Mr. Burnell said the Town is not ready to put granite curbing on this street. Mr. Legro advised against installing a curbing under betterment. Mr. Carroll said that once the area is loamed and seeded, he thought it would be all right. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to tell Mr. Smith that it will not be possible to grant his request for the installation of the curbing and that the area will be loamed and seeded by the tele- phone company. The Chairman read a letter, signed by Charles F. Hutchinson, Philip Gallagher, Jr. , and Warren W. Fox, stated that the proposed land takings connected with the widening and relocation of Spring Street and the Route 2 overpass affect them adversely and, they felt, unnecessarily. They contended that the properties of Nos. 163-165-166 Spring Street ha*e more than adequate frontage to accommodate the desired widening and they asked the Board, if this request appeared reasonable, to request the State to consider a change. The Chairman asked if Mr. Carroll suggested that the Board write the State and ask to have the road changed. Mr. Carroll replied that it would not do any harm, but the Board has already told the State it approved the plans. He said he has talked to Jack Gardner who told him the State has gone into design on this. Mr. Burnell asked how much property the State was taking from Mr. Gallagher, and Mr. Carroll replied 25 feet at one end and almost 55 feet on the other end. Mr. Burnell asked if he would be able to maintain his home, and Mr. Carroll replied that is what the State intends . The Chairman asked if the Board wanted to send the State a letter asking if it could alleviate the problem. Mr. Burnell said he thought this is the only just action the Board can take. The Chairman read a litter from J. D'Amico Incorpo- rated in regard to the Woodhaven Trunk Sewer Project, Woodhaven on which they were low bidder, which has not been awarded. sewer con- Mr. Carroll explained that thelast step the Town tract has to take with the State Department of Health has been 559 taken and he hopes to get word by next Wednesday so the Board can make the award at that time. The Chairman said he would advise D'Amico that the Board is proceeding with all possible dispatch. The Chairman read a memo from Mrs. Rose E. Complaint Steinhauser, 9 Lexington Avenue, complaining about the re Lexing- construction work done on the street . ton Avenue Mr. Carroll reported that he has looked at the catchbasin problem. He also looked at the street and there are some minor problems. He said as far as he could see, the work was done very well. He recalled that this was a paved street and the people did not want to petition to have it accepted. This was initiated by an agreement by the Town to acquire all the Tower Estates' land and he believed acceptance was recommended by Mr. Stevens. It was agreed to advise Mrs . Steinhauser that the Board will investigate the matter. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant a petition and sign an order for the installation of two poles in Lillian Road, northwesterly from a point Pole approximately 385 feet southwest of Anthony Road, the locations proposed locations having been approved by Mr. Carroll. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Edward Cataldo with reference to furnishing water to lots 402 and 404 on Lincoln Street. Mr. Carroll said he did not think it wise for the Board to start putting in water mains, even though the money is available, at any time unless it is appropri- ated and discussed ahead of time. He said he felt the Water same way abort installation of sewer mains. He also service said he does not like the idea of long services . How- ever, because of this particular situation, he felt if the Town did construct a temporary water service to take care of both houses, Mr. Cataldo could pay for the entire cost, and if the Town installed a main next year, coming out straight, he should agree, if the Town did not appropriate funds, to pay the cost of something in the vicinity of $1,000. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to permit the installaticn of a temporary water service, providing Mr. Cataldo petitions for the installation of a water main in 1964, and that he agrees to pay for the installation of said main if the Town does not appropri- ate the necessary funds. 1 560 C- Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant a permit to Porter & Desmond to move a house from 10 Pilgrim hoed, Arlington, to Lincoln Street , Permit subject to the usual provisions. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Roland B. Greeley, with reference to so-called Lot B of the Lot B Meagherville School Site. Meagher- Mr. Gray was instructed to follow through on Mr. ville Greeley's suggestion. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting held on October 28, 1963. The Chairman read a report from Mr. Irwin in regard to the platform at the site of the former Carriage House Restaurant. Mr Burnell said he thought the liability would be Platform on the owner of the land. Lincoln Mr. Car_•oll explained that Mr. Irwin knows the Street people he is dealing with and is trying to be practical. Mr. Burnell suggested that the matter be referred to Town Counsel, but the Chairman felt that the Board should resolve it without turning it over to Town Counsel Mr. Burnell said he did not think the Town should move the platform. He suggested that the matter be re- ferred to Mr. Gray who may have to work with Mr. Irwin or Mr. Legro. The Chairman read aletter from Mr. Irwin in regard to property at 33I. Woburn Street and Mr. Jack Mitchell's letter of October 21, 1963. Complaint It was agreed to defer action until receipt of a report from the Planning Board. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Cert.of Inc to certify the character of Lewis B. Klebanoff, L. Marlboro Road, who has applied to the State for a Certi- ficate of Incorporation . Letter was received from the Appropriation Committee advising that the Board' s request for a transfer of $150 Memorial & for Veterans ' Day Expenses was denied, the Committee Veterans ' ;determining that it was not an emergency. Days The Chairman suggested that Veterans' Day and Memorial Day Observances be included in the Town Cele- brations Committee budget. Mr. Gray was requested to obtain information as to the origin of Memorial and Veterans ' Days . 561 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to the Simon W. Robinson Lodge, Use of hall A.F. & A.M. to hold a dinner and dance in Cary Memorial Hall on Saturday, May 9, 1964, subject to a charge of $35.00, plus a fee of $3.00 per hour for janitor!:s overtime services. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant a Taxi Driver License to William G. Converse, 40 North Hancock Street, satisfactory references having License been received from Chief Rycroft. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew Lexington Liquor Mart' s Package Goods Store license subject to approval of the .Alcoholic Beverages License Control Commission. Invitation was received from the State Director of Civil Defense to attend dedication ceremonies of the Invitation Emergency Operating Center in Framingham on November 16, 1963, at 10:00 A.M. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign an Order for the construction of a sewer in Moreland Avenue from 310 feet, more or less, southwest Sewer Order of Davis Road to 385 feet, more or less, southwest of Davis Road. (See Selectmen 's files - Sewer Orders 1963) Mr. Cataldo inquired as to how many 1964 budgets had been submitted to the Board and Mr. Gray reported he had received ten. Budgets The Chairman said he would like to send a letter requesting that all budgets, which were due November 1, be submitted immediately. The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners with reference to injuries sustained by Private DeVenezio and Private McIver. The Commissioners have not provided for medical bills in their budget and asked if the bills would be paid by the Selectmen or if Fire Depart- they should request a transfer of funds . ment medical Mr. Carroll asked if the men were covered by Work- bills men' s Compensation, and Mr. Sheldon replied that he did not think the firemen were covered. He stated that during his term on the Board of Fire Commissioners, they always paid the men 's medical bills. Mr. Burnell suLgested that this be referred to Mr. Gray to check. Mr. Gray suugested that all insurance policies be 562 placed under the care of the Executive Assistant to the Board. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis- cussing, deliberating, or voting on matters which, if made public, might adversely affect the public security, the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. 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