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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-07-29-min 434 h� SELECTMEN'S MEETING July 29, 1963 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, July 29, 1963, at 7:30 P.M. Chairaan Cole, Messrs. Brown, Burnell, Cataldo and Sheldon were pre- sent. Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Executive y Assistant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public works, and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present. Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, had verbally requested the drawing of three jurors. The following Jurors individuals were drawn for jury duty: Wallace Curtis Collins, 7 Tufts Road, Paul R. Drouilhet, Jr. , 359 Woburn Street, and Edmond M. Dewan, 30 Fuller Road. Hearing was declared open upon petition of Craft Cleansers, Inc. for permission to store 5,000 gallons of #2 fuel oil underground on premises located at 171- 201 Massachusetts Avenue . Oil Storage Mr. Michael Vidette, of the Arlex Oil Corporation , hearing representing the petitioner, was the only person present at the hearing. Notice of the hearing was mailed to the petitioner, owners of all property deemed by the Board to be affected thereby as they appear on the most recent local tax list and also advertised in the July 11, 1963 issue of the Lexington Minute-roan. The application was approved by Mr. B. J. Belcastro, Chief Engineer of the Lexington Fire Department . The hearing was declared closed and Mr. Vidette retired at 7:35 P.M. Upon motion dulymade and seconded, it was voted to grant a license to Craft Cleansers Inc. , to maintain an underground tank for the storage of 5,000 gallons of #2 fuel oil on premises located at 171-201 Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. Legro stated that back the end of 1962 and early 1963 the Board had corresponded wihh Lieutenant Benjamin Keith sewer Keith, 138 Burlington Street, with regard to the abatement abatement of the sewer betterment assessment for a confirmatory deed and release of damages. He reported that he now has the deed and release of damages . Upon motion duly made and seconded,it was voted to 41435 abate sewer betterment assessment in the amount of $606.20 levied against property owned by Benjamin Keith, 138 Burlington Street, in return for confirmatory deed and release of damages . Mr. Legro stated that he had prepared a contract between the Town and Warren Brothers Roads Co. for paving streets and sidewalks. He explained that the corporate vote is not now satisfactory to him, but the company's counsel has agreed to send him an instrument that is satisfactory. Street Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted contract to sign contract, prepared by Town Counsel, between the Town and Warren Brothers Roads Co. , all copies to be retained by Mr. Legro until the satisfactory corporate votep.is received. Mr. Legro stated that he had prepared a contract, for painting various Town Buildings, between the Town and The Kenney Co. which is in order for the Board's signatures. Painting Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted contract to sign contract, prepared by Town 'ounsel, between the Town and The Kenney Co. Mr. Legro reported that the lease, with Minot, DeBlois & Maddison, in connection with the parking area at the rear of the stores, 1733 Massachusetts Avenue, has expired and they are willing to enter into another lease. The lease runs for one year from July 27, automatically renew- able each year fpr a period of five years whereby they Parking lease to the Town for $1.00 a year land used as a parking area lease lot. renewed Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew the lease with Minot, DeB1da & Maddison for a period of one year expiring July 27, 1964. At 7:45 P.M. , Chief John W. Hycroft met with the Board and reported that one of the cruisers, responding to a call was involved in an accident . The cruiser was Damage to going down to East Lexington about forty miles an hour cruiser with the siren going and as it approactaed the Follen Church, a car was going to make a left turn. The cruiser had ample room to go behind but suddenlythe driver changed 8 his wheels to pull out, apparently confused and in order to avoid hitting the car, the cruiser hit a tree. The Chief had Officer Forten look at the car and he esti- mated damages to be $800. Rowe-Jackson' s estimate was $835. He said the problem is whether to have the car repa ired or replaced. Officer Forten recommended turn- ing the damabed car in because of the type of work it is 436a rt c.a involved in. He said Rowe-Jackson would probably allow $700 for the car in its present condition and it would cost $1,000 to replace it . He explained that these are not firm figures. The Chief said he would like to take the car he has now, which came out in the original bid of three cars, without extras, and turn that in for a cruiser and get a new six cylinder Chevrolet for his own use. He explained that when he finishes with a car it goes to the Inspectors and said there is a balance of about $1300 in the appropriation of $49,000 for cruisers. Mr.Burnell asked if the Chief would turn in the old car, plus $1,000 and he replied in the affirmative. The Chairman asked how much it would cost to convert the Chief' s car into a cruiser and he repl ed about $45 He explained his car is the same as the cruisers except it does not have lights or decals. Damage to The Chief asked if he would have to request bids and cruiser Mr. Legro replied that it is over $1,000. The Chairman asked if, where an attempt is being made to get everything standardized within a department, it would require a bid and Mr. Legro replied that it is a purchase of over $1,000. Mr. Burnell suggested that the Town Counsel and the Chief look into this on the basis of replacing the car as suggested by the Chief. The Chairman asked if the Board was in agreement that the car should be replaced and the members of the Board replied in the affirmative. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to trade in the wrecked police cruiser to meet the Chief's requirements, the details to he worked out by the Chief with Town Counsel. Chief Rycroft retired at 7:57 P.M Mr. Carroll referred to slope easements taken on Concord Avenue and recalled that on October 29, 1962 the Board agreed to accept a grant of a slope easement Monarch from Mrs. Monarch, 321 Concord Avenue, in consideration release of of planting some trees at a cost of approximately $75. damages He reported a telephone conversation with Mrs. Monarch at which time she said she wanted the $75 instead of having the shrubs planted. He stated that Town Counsel has a release of damages drawn. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize payment of $75 to Mrs. Monarch, 321 Concord Avenue, in consideration of the granting of a slope ease- ment. Mr. Carroll reported on bids opened last Monday for street and drain work. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Street to award the contract to L. Coletti & Sons, Inc. , at its contract low bid of $134'921.60. Upon Mr. Carroll's request, the Board granted him permission to insert a notice in the Minute-man to the effect that petitions for streets, sewer and water should be returned by October 15, 1963. Mr. Carroll reported that he had looked at the truck at the Navy Yard which he mentioned last meeting could be Civil Defense purchased for $1,000 through Civil Defense, but did not truck think it was worth buying. Letter was received from Mr. Greeley with further reference to the subject of spraying and Dutch elm disease. Mr. Carroll agreed to acknowledge it. The Chairman read a letter from the American Public Works Association Research Foundation relative to Snow Removal and Ice Control in Urban Areas which Mr. Carroll thought the Board should consider. Snow and Mr. Cataldo said anything this foundation comes up Ice removal with will be put into production within a very short time. ' The Chairian suggested that consideration be given the subject when budgets for 1964 are being discussed and that the Foundation be advised that the Board is interested in a progress report and would like more in- formation. The Chairman read a letter, signed by Francis W K. Smith, attorney for Louis Stacie, Inc. , and Alexander M. Hammer, Jr. , and Alice W. Hammer with reference to a sewer betterment on Lot C. , Hancock Street . Request was made that the unpaid betterment be divided between Sewer Parcel-2 and lot C-1, the owners waiving notice of the betterment intention to make the requested division of the betterment: Hancock Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Street to apportion the unpaid balance of $524..78 between Lot C-1, owned by Alexander M. Hammer, Jr. , and his wife, Ante W. Hammer, and parcel C-2 owned by Louis Stocio, Inc. as follows: Lot C-1 $511.25 and Parcel C-2 $13.53. The Chairman read a letter from John H. Devine with further reference to a sewer betterment assessment levied against "Tennis Court Lot", Slocum Road, in the amount of $1,955.25. It was agreed to have Mr. Gray arrange for a meeting .eith Mr. Devine and Mr. Carroll in an effort 4138 to explain the betterments to Mr. Devine' s satisfaction. Further consideration was given to Mr. James H. Fitzpatrick' s letter of July 9, 1963 relative to a sewer betterment assessment in the amount of $630 levied against his property, 6 Green Lane. Mr. Carroll reported that the award of damages on the other properties was $350 Mr. Sheldon said the point was Mr. Fitzpatrick had an opportunity to appeal and didn't. Mr. Carroll explained that Mr. Fitzpatrick told him that he had received a notice of the taking. He said there are five or six other properties involved and he frankly thought it would be a very bad precedent to abate this betterment . Mr. Sheldon suggested that the Board take no action and Mr. Fitzpatrick be so advised. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Contract to sign a contract between the Town and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for Chapter 90 maintenance. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant petitions and sign orders for the following pole locations, all having been approved by Mr. Carroll: Massachusetts Avenue, southerly side, approximately Pole 455 feet east of School Street, -- locations One pole. (One existing j/o pole to be removed. ) Manning Street, southeasterly side, southwesterly from from a point approximately 5 feet southwest of Bedford Street, -- Five poles. Grant Street, westerly side, approximately 260 feet north of York Street, -- One pole. (One existing j/o pole to be removed. ) Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held July 15, 1963. Mr. Carroll referred to traffic control on Worthen Traffic Road through the center playground and submitted draw- Worthen ings of proposed signs to be placed at each end of the Road road. He reported that the Chief was of the opinion that the signs would be beneficial and Mr. Burnell said 4a9 they were recommended by the Traffic Study Committee. The particular design of the signs was left to Mr. Carroll to g.etermine. Mr. Carroll retired at 8:34 P.M. Messrs. MacNeil, Lyon and Bartlett, Executive Com- mittee of the Lexington Association of Independent Insurance Agents, met with the Board. The Chairman stated that the Board regards the proposed change in the Town's insurance program a very serious matter and is, therefore, proceeding slowly. Mr. Burnell asked what the requirements are for anyone desiring to belong to the Association. Mr. MacNeil explained they must have an insurance broker's license in the State of Massachusetts, must have an office in the business zone area of Lexington for at least two years, mut be an independent, non- captive agent, and membership is limited to one member per agency. Mr. Burnell asked the reason for the two-year term Mr. Lyon replied, part of it is experience. Many people first in the insurance business are rather Executive inexperienced and until they have had more, it is not Insurance appropriate for them to get into this decision making Committee area. Mr. MacNeil said the Town has been besieged for many years by the broker who is not really in the busi- ness and it is the intention to have the business handled by those who are full-time insurance agents. Mr. Sheldon asked what they proposed to do to help the Town which has not been done before. Mr. Burnell explained in asking questions, it is because he wants to be sure himself that if the board does make a change it will be for the best as far as the Town is concerned. Mr. MacNeil said the thing the association is striving for is what is best for the Town. He stated that they have found many coverages lacking and find that the cost can be improved. He said if the Board thought it advisable, rather than just taking the savings, it could add other coverages and tighten up the Town'f financial structure . He said they feel there are many ways to improve on the Town' s coverage, and as the market stands now, a great deal can be benefited cost-wise for the town. This is something that should have and could have been done a long time ago. He said there are many members who will provide service on a continuing basis to the Selectmen or to the agent of the Selectmen. 440 Mr. Sheldon asked if they intended to have a smaller committee or one individual who would function for the Town. Mr. MacNeil replied that all the correspondence would go through the secretary Mr. Lyon and he would communicate with the rest of the organization. Mr. Sheldon said someone has to be charged with the duty of worrying about the Town's welfare, and someone must watch it. He asked if this is what they planned to do. Mr. MacNeil replied this is their plan. They are the executive bo4d of the Association and will keep their eyes on it . He said the Board's intent would be to go through Mr. Gray. He said all the members are anxious to cooperate but so the Town will not have a number of individuals bringing in separate ideas, this will go through Mr. Lyon to the executive board. Mr. Lyon said he would provide Mr. Gray with a summary of the Town's coverage so any employees of the Town could address their questions to him and he in turn would consialt the association. He said he feels there are people in the working level of the Town employees who are not aware of the present insurance coverage that exists The policies are kept in a tin box in Mr. White 's office and nn one knows what is in it . Executive Mr. Sheldon said he assumed they would want to Insurance make an exhaustive study of what the Town has and what Committee it should have and what can be saved Mr. MacNeil said it might be more beneficial to start off with the existing insurance and then do a detailed study of each phase, reporting to the Board or Mr. Gray Mr. Sheldon said he felt when someone is asked to do a job involving a lot of work, a certain obligation is incurred He said if such a survey was requested by the Board, he assumed the association would be willing to gamble on it . Mr. MacNeil said they were not willing to gamble much more time . He said he felt they have furnished the Board with substantial information upon which they feel the Board should be able to make a decision. He said even on the preliminary basis there are savings . Mr. Sheldon asked how commissions would be allocated under the proposed program and Mr MacNeil replied that is spelled out in their By-Laws . Mr. Gray said if insurance people met the three qualifications, he assumed there would be no reason for keeping them out of the organization 441 Mr. Lyon said if anyone qualifies under the By-Laws, they would be welcome to join. Mr. C-taldo said as far as the structure is concerned, the association's secretary will be a liaison man and there will be no actual broker of record Mr. MacNeil said the phrase broker of record has been overstated A broker of record is necessary to the Insurance Rating Association of Massachusetts in order to rate work to accomplish certain rate benefits Mr. Cataldo asked if Mr. Lyon would be the secretary at all times, and Mr. Lyon replied this would be the most convenient way Mr. MacNeil said the association goes direct to its companies which provide engineering services These people, with the Board 's permission, find out why the rates are established as they are. Then they give the association information if thus and so is done how savings can be made and coverage improved. Mr. Cataldo said from the presentation the execu- tive is appointing the secretary as liaison and the Board couldn't say who it would be Mr. MacNeil said one office should be designated and it does not matter . Mr. Gray asked if they would leave this up to the Selectmen to determine Mr MacNeil replied if they wish Only the agent of Record would get the information. Mr. Cataldo asked, no matter who this is, if each member had an equal right, and Mr. MacNeil replied in the affirmative. The Chairman said now the Board votes on the allocation of commissions and this it would no longer be able to do. Mr. MacNeil said that was correct The Chairman asked if the executive committee would rotate and Mr MacNeil replied in the affirmative. The Chairman referred to the committee 's statement that $4,000 or $5,000 could be saved and asked if this was on a mutual basis . Mr MacNeil replied not necessarily. They also have stock company facilities available which may result in the same savings Mr. Brown said a detailed study involves a great deal of time and would cost a considerable amount of money. He asked hiw often shotid something of this type be done for the Town Mr . MacNeil replied that they should get into the present program. Beyond this is to go into every phase of coverage in which the Town could be interested and beyond that to correlate all this material for any one 442 time of the year would be exhaustive for them and for the Board. As coverages come up for renewals, they are studied and presentations are made various times of the year If, at budget time, it would help to have it all presented at a particular time of the year, this could be done. To have everything readybyMarch first y g would mean starting early. Mr. Cataldo said th t Mr MacNeil felt a complete study first is not the approach. Mr. MacNeil said no, because he did not think this would ever get off the ground. He said he thought the preliminary study can be substantial saving. Mr. MacNeil said he has found th at the Town has not be re-rated firewise for twenty-eight years Perhaps in these twenty-eight years the Town may not have been in condition to be considered for improved rating, but during the last fifteen years , the Town has made improvements so he feels there is a big possibility of getting the entire Town reserviced. Mr Burnell asked if a study like this would indi- cate that the Town might have to build another fire station.. Mr. MacNeil replied in the negative. He said he felt rates could be reduced. He said if the Town con- templated or if the rating association said if the Town did construct another fire station the rates would go to another level and this would be good to have. Mr. MacNeil said the P. I.P. form was available October 17, 1960 and the Town could have had it at least a year before it did. He said he thought Mr Hill cost the Town money because his office did not put this in effect soon enough, and this slowness is not beneficial to the Town. The group retired at 9 :15 P.M. Mr. Ernest A. Giroux, Mr. William T. Welsh and Mr. A John Gale, Minute Man Park Realty Trust, met with the Board. Mr. Giroux said they purchased the Central Block and there is a recurring article in the Town Report with respect to the old fire station site. He said any plans the Trust may formulate will depend a great deal on that piece of property, and asked the Board what its plans were for that piece of land. The Chairman said each year there is an article in the warrant to permit the Board to sell or exchange this land. Mr. Giroux said what they own now is an ell-shape piece of land . The fire house property cuts into the back of their land and they need to know what the Town 443 has in mind as far as an exchange goes. He said they have heard that the Town wants to widen Massachusetts Avenue the full length. They would have to have an agreement and know the exact amount that would be in- volved in the front so they can plan. He explained they do notnexpect to build the building, knowing the Town is interested in acquiring the front land. They cannot build any building immediately under the terms of purchase because the purchase was subject to a lease which expires in 1965. Their plans are to build a new building as soon as they are able . He said nothing will be a final plan until they know exactly what land they will have and what their relations with the Town will be. Central Mr. Welsh said the first problem is the shape of Block the land and the Town's desire to widen Massachusetts Avenue . He said they could trade any time. Mr. Sheldon said there is a definite footage set- back that has been contemplated and asked if this was a matter of record. Mr Burnell said that somewhere there must be plans for widening the street at this point , and asked if it wouldn't be better to have a member of this group meet with Mr. Carroll and Mr. Gray to work out the groundwork. He said this is something that must be done over a plan, and he was very much in favor of continuing the widen- ing of Massachusetts Avenue Mr. Wash said they want to get a plan of action started. Mr. Sheldon said he liked Mr Burnell 's suggestion so that something concrete can be brought up for dis- cussion. It was agreed by all present that Mr. Gray and Mr . Carroll would work this out and present the plan to the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Giroux said until some agreement is reached with the Town, they cannot do anything. The group retired at 9 :30 P.M. Letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners re- questing a ruling from the Board relative to classi- Fire Dept fications for menr pe forming extra duties, other than extra duty those under which they are classified, was held over for the 1964 Tudget discussions . The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners requesting a letter stating the recommendations suggested by the Board at its joint meeting on July 1, 1963. The Clerk was instructed 444 ,,, v to send the Commissioners a copy of the records of , the meeting. Further consideration was given to Mr . Kenneth Kelly's offer to purchase tax title lots 20 and 21, Block 16, Earl Street Tax title It was agreed to invite Mr. Mab e, Chairman of the Planning Board , to meet with the Selectmen to explain that Board 's reasons for holding out for a large lot in an area with smaller lots . Mr. Gray presented a plan and indicated tax title lots located on Freemont and Asbury Streets for which offers to purchase had been received from Milton Hodgdon, Mrs . Albert A. Ross, Harold Michelson, George Pisiello, Cyril R. Pratt and James Haydon. The Chairman reported that Mr Richard D Hamilton, who made an offer in 1960, called him to find out whether or not his offer could be accepted. He did not submit another bid because he thought his original bid would Tax title be sufficient . Mr. Gray was re -uested to find out from Town Counsel if Mr. Hamilton's offer could be considered and if so, if he would accept the Planning Board 's recommendation in regard to the lots. Mr. Gray was also instructed to find out whether or not Mr. Pisiello 's offer included betterments . Consideration is to be given the offers at the next meeting of the Board on Monday, August 12. Mr. Cataldo referred to the Civil Defense warning system and asked if he was correct in his thinking that the system was put out on bids The Chairman replied in the negative and Mr Cataldo Warning asked what the advertisement was in the paper requesting system quotations on a warning system He asked how this could be putout for bid without the tests being made. The Chairman said the tests were being made at no cost to the Town. Mr. Cataldo asked how they could be put out for bid, He asked how anyone could bid without knowing thelocations. Mr. Burnell said they were buying a certain number of stations and this was something they agreed to. Mr. Cataldo asked who was supposed to know what is going on in this department . The Chairman replied the director, and said the test is to determine where these installations will be . Mr. Cataldo said he could not see anyone putting out a bid asking for seven stations but not knowing where . 11 44.E The Chairman asked if Mr Cataldo would be willing to discuss this with Mr Burrell. Mr. Brown said he would like to know the answer Mr. Cataldo said he would never enter into a contract on this basis . It was agreed to have Mr . Gray discuss the subject with Mr . Burrell and .eport to the Board. Mr. Gray was also requested to obtain definite in- formation relative to tying in the firealarm system. Letter was received from Mr. Samuel P. Snow stating that he is available to undertake the preparation of a detailed plan for the development of the Town's central playground or plana for the development of any other recreation and school grounds. Recreation Mr. Cataldo questioned whether or not Mr. Snow areas could do this because of a conflict of interest as he did not leave the employ of the Town until after May 1. The Chairman said he would like an opinion from Town Counsel. Mr. Gray said he would compare the old plan for the Town's central playground with the Recreation and School Committee 's plan. Mr. Gray suggested a meeting with the School Committee, Planning Board and Board of Selectmen. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs . Abraham Brooks, North Easton, suggesting that the statue of the Minute Man be turned around, her reason being that it is hazardous for tourists to take pictures It was suggested thtrt some type of sidewalk might be installed in front of the statue so that tourists could take pictures in safety The Chairman read letters from Mr-. James E. Collins, Director of the Public Welfare Department , requesting transfers of funds to pay necessary dental Transfers bills for Linda Iverson, 26 Cottage Street, and for an artificial leg forWilfred Burgess, 30 Cottage Street Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Trustees of Public Trusts to transfer the sum of $164.00 for the Iverson girl and the sum of $302.72 for Mr Burgess, from the Bridge Charitable Fund The Chairman read a letter from the Boston Traveler "Tell It To Joe" editor, requesting assistance "Tell It To in regard to a letter received by the paper pertain- Joe" ing to Children playing in the streets because they live two miles r'rom the nearest playground 44 6 3C � r LT C.� Further consideration was given to letters re- ceived lest meeting from the MSPCA and the Animal Rescue League with reference to the Pound Bill . Pound Bill It was agreed to request the State Represbnta- tives, Senator and the Massachusetts Federation of Taxpayers for assistance in enacting proposed legis- lation which would remedy the situation. Letter from Brigham's Inc . , Cambridge relative to a recent complaint filed by the Savings Bank was Complaint noted and placed on file. A copy of the letter is to be sent to the bank and to the Chief of Police. Rev . Landon Lindsay's letter relative to the appointment of a bi-racial council was held over , the Chairman having reported that he has been un- successful in contacting Mr. Lindsay. Application was received from Mrs . R. E. Sessions , on behalf of the American Association of University Women, for the use of Estabrook Hall the first Wed- nesday evening of every month from October until April. Use of Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Hall to grant the use of the hall, free of charge, with the understanding that if the hall is needed by the Town on any one of the Wednesday nights, the group will have to make some other arrangement for its meeting Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the following licenses : Licenses John Mammola, d.b .a. The Coach, Common Victualler, #316 Marrett Road ; Lexington Bowladrome, Sunday Bowling, #1698 Massachusetts Aven us, Peter A. Boeing, Taxi Driver , 1 Adams Street Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign an Order for the construction of a sewer in Estabrook Road Sewer from end of existing sewer 245 feet, more or less, Order southerly to Grandview Avenue, in the following form: (See Selectmen 's Files, Sewer Orders, 1963 . ) Mr. Gray reported that a switchboard operator to replace Miss Day, who resigned, is willing to take the Switchboard position for $61 . The starting salary in the Evans Operator ' s Report is $59. This girl has seven years' experience. salary Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize payment of $61.00 per week . 447 Mr. Gray read a letter from the Board of Assessors requesting a transfer of $1,000 for Personal Services . Mr. Gray said he did not understand why the Assessors needed additional funds to get out Group No. L. Assessors They have a girl hired on a part-time basis and there is $1200 in that budget for part-time help. He said he understood that Group No. 2 was work the Assessors would have to do and to him, it was off-season work Mr. Gray said he would obtain more information and report to the Board. Mr. Burnell said if the Board must spend $1,000 to save $14,000, he would be in favor of doing it . On the other hand, he thought some common business sense should be used. They should think over their work and try to use the people the department has. He asked if vacations had anything to do with this, and Mr. Gray replied that he did not know. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to elect Mr. Levi G. Burnell Chairman of the Board during Mr. Colets absence in August when he will be stationed at Camp Drum. The meeting adjourned at 10 :50 P.M. A true record, Attest; , / i , • c v le 4, elec *7-aer J I