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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-07-01-min 4106 SELECTMEN'S MEETING July 1, 1963 h regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, July 1, 1963, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Cole, Messrs. Burnell, Brown, Cataldo and Sheldon were pre- sent . Mr. Legro, Town "ounsel, Mr. Gray, Executive Assistant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present . Chief John W. Rycroft met with the Board and stated that his department has a breatiayzer it uses on these who wish to take it and are charged for operating under. He reported that he has had the machine for about one and a half years and from it, the department has not lost a case in forty odd. It Act only tells about drunken drivef's, but it also tells if a person is sick. The breathalyzer people in New Jersey are giving a course July 22 through 26 and are able to take twenty-five individuals. He said he was late because the fellow did not get to see him until last Friday. He would like to send Lt. Corr down, but it will cost $100, and he asked where the money would come from. The Chairman said this is out-of-state travel and the Chief explained that he has contracted for his out-of-state budget . The Chairman said he thought the Appropriation Committee could be requested to make a transfer, but the Chief said that would be too late as he has to make a call to Redbank, Niw Jersey, tomorrow. He stated that he has not made any commitment, but he is to let them know tomorrow. He said the doctor coming in for the course is one of the beat breath men in the world. Transfer Mr. Burnell asked if the Chief had any idea how they were scheduling for later on and he replied that the only in_ormation he received was that they expect to have courses afterwards This one is free, but the future courses *ill cost between $10 and $25 Mr. Cataldo said this doctor would not be avail- able for future courses Mr. Sheldon asked about the status of the Out-of- State Travel budget . The Chief explained that Lt. Corr represented him at Lt . Furdon's graduation, but as yet he does not have the bill . 4o1 c. Mr. Cataldo asked if this bill could be held up and if so, would there be funds to send Lt. Corr to the course. The Chief said the money is there and by the time it is needed, he will have the transfer. He said he could hold the $60 that has not been paid and he can get Lt. Corr in. Then if the Appropriation Committee refuses to make a transfer, he will cancel Lt . Corrie reservation. Upon motion duly made and seconded, t was voted to send Lieutenant James F. Corr to the breathalyzer course in Redbank, New Jersey; Mr. Gray to call the Appropriation Committee in the morning relative to a transfer. Chief Rycroft retired at 7:34 P.M. Mr. Legro stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Uray inquiring about the Gerry Fund to which Mr. George P. Morey referred on May 6 . He said the question was whether or not it could be used for scholarships for needy students in Lexington. He ex- plained that the deed of trust provides that the income accruing from said trust shall be annually distributed or expended at Christmas, or in December or January, or other suitable time at the discretion of the Selectmen Gerry Fund or the Overseers of the Poor. He said there are no provisions for such a use as a scholarship and he did not think it was within the province of the Board of Selectmen to determine. He explained that the management of the trust was taken out of the hands of the Board of Selectmen and placed in the hands of three trustees . The Chairman asked if a family could be given a grant if the Board decided it was poor Mr. Legro replied that there are no such provisions in the trust. The Chairman said there was nothing to prohibit it . Mr. Legro advised the only way to get this extended would be to go to the court, and it was his cbpinion that the court would not grant it . He said it is up to the Trustees to make the decision. The Chairman read a report dated June 27, 1963, from Donald K. Irwin, Building inspector, relative to Castoldi the barn located on North Street and owned by John W. barn Castoldi, Inc. Mr. Legro advised that the next step is for Mr. Irwin to send a notice to the owner to remove the building er_make it safe. (` Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to so advise Mr. Irwin. Mr. Anthony J. DiRocco and his attorney, Mr. Conroy, met with the Board. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman of the Board of Appeals , relative to Mr. DiRocco's petition requesting permission to DiRocco erect a house on Lot #2, Dunham Street . The Board of Appeals did not think the case had been fully discussed and, feeling it did not agree, that this was not within its province, so returned Mr. DiRocco's check for $15. Mr. Sheldon said Mr. Nickerson's point is that the Board of Appeals would not be unwilling to rule on it if a thorough discussion had taken place. In his letter, he is saying a thorough discussion had not been made. Mr. Cataldo said in his estimation. Mr. Carroll said there is no town water service in Dunham Street but there is a private 2" service. Mr. Burnell said the Board agreed this should not be extended any further. He said a policy was estab- lished when the Board set up the budgets this past year, not in regard to this lot, but for the current year. He said the Board did not want to extend a 2" line beyond where it exists at present. He explained that, in setting up the budget, the Board had to choose the areas where it would spend money, and the policy it made was not to extend water lines into new lots for new buildings. Mr. Conroy said Mr. DiRocco has agreed to pay for the new line. The Chairman asked if he meant the 2" line, and Mr. Conroy rpplied in the affirmative. He said he would be willing to sink a well if the Board did not want to run a line up there . Mr.DiRocco said there is a hydrant about thirty feet from the lot . Mr. Carroll said he thought the point Mr. Irwin made when he turned the application down is that the house is not on a public way, a private way or a private way dedicated to public use, and therefore he could not issue a building permit. He said Mr. DiRocco could agree to pay for the sewer main or a well, but asked what about the man who wants to build a house Sao ' down the street with trees on it such as Mr. Erickson. He said it is exactly the same problem The Chairman asked if it would be proper to refer this to Town Counsel for an opinion. Mr. Carroll said the Board could solve the problem 408 by laying out Dunham Street and constructing it . Then Mr. Irwin could issue a building permit . He stated that if the Board finds a way of overcoming this problem, and tells Mr . Irwin to issue a permit, it cannot then criticize him next week for issuing a permit to someone with a lot in the woods Mr. Conroy said the street is already there. Mr. Carroll said it is a paper street and not a public way, or a private way. Mr. Conroy said it is open to the public and the public can drive up and down. Mr. Carroll said this was a legal question. He said to his knowledge, Mr. Legro has determined it is not a public way or a private way opened or dedicated to the public use . Mr. Legro advised that the Board hear Mr. DiRocco 's story and take the matter under advisement . Mr. Conroy said Mr. DiRocco lives on Dunham Street now and there are three hous's. He wants tobuild a home on a lot adjacent to his present lot. He said the sewer is a simple problem as it ruhs up to his house now and he will pay the cost for extending it. The first problem is the 2" water main, whether or not this should be extended. If it is decided this should not be, Mr . DiRocco is willing to sink a well which should satisfy the Town. He said it comes to a legal question whether or not Dunhazn Stret is a legal street. Mr. DiRocco contends it is a street and has been on the Town map for years. It is maintained by the residents. Mr. Burnell asked about the condition of Dunham Street beyond Webb Street, and Mr. Carroll replied it is woods . Mr . Burnell said so it is a paper street . He re- commended that the Board ask Mr. Legro for assistance and decision. The Chairman said bhe Board would refer this to Mr. Legro for his opinion. The Chairman asked Mr. DiRocco what percentage of signatures he had on his petition this year, and Mr. DiRocco replied 100% for water and sewer and 90% for the street The Chairman said the Board would consider Dunham Street for acceptance at the next Annual Tt_wn Meeting. Messrs. DiRocco and Conroy retired at 8 :10 P.M. Mr. Carroll referred to bids opened June 24 for sewer work, Contract #1, and recommended awarding the contract to C.DiMartino & Sons, Inc. , the low bidder. 4 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Contract for to award Contrac #1 for sewer work to C. DiMartino sewer & Sons, Inc. , at the low bid of $147,425.00 . Mr. Carroll said he hoped to have the contracts ready for the Board to sign tonight , but they are not as Mr. Legro has some problems with corrections that have to be made. He said he would like to ask if there is any way the Board could arrange for a special meeting to sign these contracts . The Chairman said the Board could vote now to sign the contradts after approval by Town Counsel. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign a contract between the Town and C. DiMartino & Sons, Inc . in the amount of $147,425, after approval by Town Counsel. The Chairman read a letter from Parker C. Reed, 27 Hayes Avenue, protesting against the use of DDT in any form, for any purpose out of doors in Lexington. Mn. Carroll stated that Mr. Mazerall has been very careful not to spray Mr. Reed 's property. Spraying It was agreed to advise Mr. Reed that the Board appreciates his thinking on the subject of spraying, but it does have a carefully prepared plan for town- wide spraying which follows recommendations of the Waltham Field Station and the University of Massachu- setts . In compliance with his request , the Town will avoid spraying his property. Letter was received from Mr. William S. Emerson, 22 Thoreau Road, elaborating on his previous objection to the use of chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticides. Mr. Carroll explained the problem, as far as the elm trees are concerned is there are two beetles. TtLe elm bark beetle gets under the bark and carries the fungus . The elm leaf beetle attacks the trees this time of the year. The Town is spraying with Sevin which is very effective against the elm leaf beetle Mr. Mazerall informed him that Sevin is being used in Concord for the elm leaf beetle . He explained that Sevin is not effective against the elm bark beetle. Mr. Carroll invited the pard to make an inspection of other towns and compare the elm trees with those in Lexington. Mr. Burnell asked if Mr . Carroll thought the Park Department was knowledgeable enough in chemistry of these poiaens to do the mast valuable up-to-date work for the Town. Mr. Carroll replied that he did not think anyone 41 Q in the Park Department was qualified as far as ehemicals are concerned, but Mr. Mazerall, the Tree Warden, and all the people working for him are using all the re- commendations of the Waltham Field Station and the University of Massachusetts. Mr. Burnell said if the Town has this staff avail- able, it is not necessary to set up another organization of various people as recommended by Mr.Emerson. Mr. Cataldo said spraying is the business of these people. The Chairman asked if everything the Town is doing has the approval of the State and Federal Departments of Agriculture, and Mr. Carroll replied the Federal Department is not involved Mr. Cataldo pointed out that the insecticides could not be sold unless they were approved by the government. The Chairman asked if other Towns were suffering from having discontinued the use of the insecticides, and Mr. Carroll replied that Mr. Mazerall says they are. He explained that it will take time for the trees to show up, and once they are lost, all the good work the Town has done for many years is gone. The Chairman suggested writing to the State Board of Health requesting an opinion on the insecticides. Mr. Burnell suggested writing the Town Board of Health. Mr. Bataldo said he did not think they were qualified. Mr. Carroll invited the Board to attend a meet- ing of the East Middlesex Control Commission tomorrow. Notice was received from the State Department of Public Works advising that the sum of $1,500 has been Chapter 90 assigned for the maintenance of Chapter 90 roads on the condition that at least $1,500 shall be contribu- ted by the Town and $1,500 by the County. Notice was received from the State Department of Public Works advising that the sum of $22,900 hs?ksbeen Chapter 90 assigned for the improvement of Massachusetts Avenue , on condition that at least $11,450 shall be contribu- ted by th Town and $11,450 by the County. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Burrell, Director of Civil Defense, with reference to a re- quest from Dr. Francis M. Wiener, of the firm of Civil Defense Bolt, Beranek and Newman, Inc. , for permission to conduct tests in Lexington over a period of four days of measurement of sound propagation. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permissionto conduct the tests over a period not to exceed four days, subject to approval of Mr. Burrell and Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works. It was suggested that ample publicity be given this in the newspaper. Mr. Carroll retired at 8 :40 P.M. The Board of Fire Commissioners and Deputy Chief Belcastro met with the Board The Chairman said, so that the two boards under- stand each other, there is no question in the minds of the Selectmen that the Commissioners are not op- erating within the law that creates them and that they are operating legally the way the Board is onstituted. He said the Boa d of Selectmen asked them/t tcause some members of the Board have suggestions that the Commissioners might consider in the administration of the department, and they cover three areas. He said he would take them up one at a time. He said the first was purchasing, which is definitely in the Commissioners ' area and they did all purchasing. Mr. Fitzgerald said most of it. The Chairman said some minor items could be pur- chased by the. Chief and asked if there was any limit on this. Mr. Fitzgerald replied that there was a limit, he believed, of $25 except in an emergency. He said if the Chief tries to contact one of the three Commissioners and cannot do so, in the case of an emergency he has the power to go ahead whatever the emergency might be . Mr. Whitney said that within the paht two weeks, the Chief spent $200 to get circuit 5 back in repal . He said at the preceding meeting, at which the Chief was present, it was stated at that tithat no further ex- me enditures would be made to maintain a fire alarm except in an emergency. Mr. Fitzgerald stcted that the Chief reported to him this was an emergency and had to be done. He said he told the Commissioners last Monday night the Chief had been authorized to proceed with it Mr. Belcastro said wF1en the trouble arose, he went to Mr. Fitzgerald. Mr. Cataldo said the Board has been all through this, it knows the Commissioners ' procedures and knows they are within their rights. However , the Board does have some suggestions to make to the Commissioners. The Chairman said in regard to purchasing, the 41'_2 i Board suggests tht the Chief be allowed more latitude ' in the matter of purchasing. Mr Fitzgerald asked in what way, and the Chairman replied in the matter of emergency repairs. Mr. Sheldon said the Chairman was referring to the instance like the one that happened; a circuit was out of order and something had to be done. The Chairman asked if the Chief would have gone ahead if he had been unable to contact Mr. Fitzgerald, and Mr. Fitggerald replied in the affirmative The Chief said the most he was allowed to write out a purchase order for was $10 at any one time. He said right from the beginning, he was allowed a $10 purchase order. Mr. Sheldon said that was correct. The Chief said the amount has never been increased. Mr. Whitney said the Chief may have a point . He said there was a letter issued at the end of last year and sent to the Chief saying no further purchase orders would be approved until such time as the requisitions were straightened out . Mr. Fitzgerald said he remembered at the close of budgets when they were trying to run a balance, they asked the Chief not to write anything over $10. The Chief said that was not correct. There was a notice on the bulletin Board while he was on vacation that on all emergency purchases, the Commissioners would have to be contacted Mr. Whitney asked if the Chief knew why this was done. The Chief said he had no idea as he was not notified. Mr. Whitney said at that time it was the end of the year and the budget was running low. Mr. Sheldon asked what the purchase situation was, and Mr. Fitzgerald replied that he is granted up to $25, and this is the way he, Mr. Fitzgerald, has operated. Mr. Whitney said not that he knew. He said it was rescinded to the extent there has been a motion and it is in the minutes that it has been rescinded to the point where it is now $25. Mr. Cataldo said but the Chief has not been notified. Mr. Whitney said this he did not know. The Chairman said on this, there is a misunderstanding. Mr. Robbins asked what the Board 's recommendation is . Mr. Burnell said he could sense that there is a lack of communication between the Commissioners and the Chief He said he did not think it right or orderly for the Board to work out these problems at this meeting. He stated the Fire Commissioners have the responsibility of seeing 41 that the Fire Department is run and run properly, and they have under their direction a Chief Engineer. He said the Commissioners are allcapable and that he thought this should be worked out within their own Board meet- ings with the Chief, and how they choose to do it , he did not think was the Selectmen's prerogative to establish. He said the Commissioners were responsible for the Fire Department and what was bothering Mr. Cataldo is the fact that when the Boards are talking together, there seems to be a lack of coordination. He said he was not being critical but he thought there should be a policy, and he imagined they do have a policy, but it does not seem to come out. The Chairman asked if the Chief has authority to purchase up to $25 for an emergency without contacting the Commissioners. Mr. Whitney said as amended. The Chairman said if this was correct, he had no further questions. Mr. Burnell said as far as the Selectmen are con- cerned, it does not make any difference whether the amount id $10, $25 or $100, and he did not think the Selectmen have any right to question what amount the Commissioners establish as an amount for purchase orders Mr. Cataldo said he realized the Board had no right legally, but he thought the Board was looking for an efficient Fire Department , with due respect to the Chief Engineer. He said where problems could be eliminated would be to have the Chief attend all the meetings of the Commissioners except when his position is being discussed. J-n this way, when they did discuss the $25 purchase order, he would know about it. He said it is the Chief 's department and he is responsible for it 2!. hours a day, whereas the Commissioners may be gone for two weeks . He asked where the Chief stood in knowing what is going on if something happened to all three Com- missioners He said the Board has no legal rights, but does want an efficient Fire Department. He said in putting out fires, Lexington has a top department, and if the Chief is doing a good job putting out fires, he should know what is going on. He said he should know what is going on and have enough latitude to operate the department efficiently. He said this is what the Board would like to have plus the appointments, and perhaps the Commissioners should extend him the courtesy of an opinion as he ha,, to work with these appointments . Mr. Brown said he concurred with Mr. Cataldo to the extent that the Chief is the Commissioner63 liaison and his comments should be considered and he should be consulted on appointments and promotions . 4[14 Mr. Sheldon said he thought there had been some confusion and lack of coordination, and it is a case of getting along together. The Chief referred to the statement that it was $10 or $25, and the Chairman said it is within the province of the Fire Commissioners . Whatever figure they set is something about which the Selectmen would not dictate It would have to come from the Fire Commissioners and not at this meeting. Mr. Whitney referred to the request for a transfer of $2800, and said he had a comparison of expenditures. He said if there is any question why the Commissioners don't approve requisitions for purchases, he was sure it is because they are trying to control the budget. which is their responsibility, and this is what he thought was going to be discussed this evening. Mr. Gray said in reference to the $2800, he had arranged with Mr. Fitzgerald that he would meet with him July 8, Monday night, and have a report for the Board meeting on July 15. Mr. Brown asked if Mr. Gray had any suggestions in regard to the radio situation. Mr. Gray replied that he would rather discuss it with the Board before any conclusion is arrived at. The Fire Commissi^ners retired at 9:08 P.M. Mr. Gray said several weeks ago, the Board received a letter from Mr. Milton F. Hodgdon submitting an offer for tax title lots on Freemont and Asbury Streets which was referred to the Planning Board. Upon receipt of that Board 's recommendation, he was requested to contact Mr. Hodgdon. He did this and Mr. Hodgdon said the Planning Board's recommendation relative to regrouping the lots was acceptable to him at the same price he Tax title originally offered. lots Mr. Gray reported that in the meantime, two offers have been received for some of the same lots. One was from Mrs . James Hayden, 33 Homestead Street, and one from Mr. George Pisiello, 48 Freemont Street . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that a proposal to sell the lots be advertised in the Lexington Minute-man and that further consideration be given the offers at the next regular meeting of the Board; Mr. Pisiello and Mrs. Hayden to be so advised. The Chairman referred to recommendations of the Traffic Study Committee relative to Mr .Julian Soshnick's Traffic request for "Stop" signs at the intersection of Douglass and Cooke Roads, and read a letter he had prepared to send Mrs Soshnick. 11 4Th Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommendations of the Traffic Study Committee and to approve the Chairman's letter Letter was received from the National Park Ser- vice asking the Board to consider making available for Tax title transfer to the United States a parcel of tax title lot land consisting of lots 178-180 on Massachusetts Avenue and lots 185-189 on Hayward Avenue. Mr. Gray said he realized the Board had requested that all offers for tax title lots be referred to the Planning Board first, but he felt this particular offer should be presented to the Selectmen first. Mr. Legro agreed to check to determine whether the Board has authority to give tax title lots away. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to transfer this property if the Town Counsel rules it is within the Board 's right to do so or sell it for $1.00 if he rules it cannot be transferred without charge. The Chairman read a special bulletin on land use survey from the Boston Regional Planning Project, and Bulletin suggested that anything such as this could be read by Mr. Gray who could then give the Board a brief summary. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting held Minutes on June 24. In regard to a decision relative to the Town's insurance, the Chairman said he would like more time and reported that Mr. Gray has been giving the subject Insurance some thought . Mr. Gray said he felt the subject was too com- plicated for a quick decision. He said the Town is not without insurance coverage and he thought the Board should take time to discuss it. Mr. Sheldon said there is one member of the Board familiar with this and he would like his opinion. Mr. Brown said what sir. Gray said was correct . The Board is being asked to make a change in policy and it is not a question of what insurance is going to be written, but how it is to be handled. He said he had no recommendations. Mr. Burnell said he had received a letter from Samuel Fardy and he thought the other members had also received one The Chairman reported that he had been approached by other insurance men and received calls from inter ested citizens. 446 MC Mr. Sheldon asked if this didn't come down to the point of getting the best coverage for the Town and then becomes a question of whether this group or the present management or some other means is the best for the Town. He said then there is the question of mutual or stock companies, 4 review, adjusting amounts, increasing and decreasing, how can the Board proceed. Mr. Brown said in fairness to all parties, he thougnt it could be said that to a certain degree, and he thought a very large degree, the Town has not received the service it should. He said perhaps the Board should have requested more. He said, as he pointed out to Mr. Hill, an insurance account as large as the Town's should have a full review every four or five years. This, by admission of the present carrier, has not bean done. The Chairman said 11r. Hill has reviewed some areas and made certain suggestions. Mr. Sheldon asked if the Town had been taken as a matter of course. Mr. Brown replied that he thought it has been a case of presenting what was asked to be written. He said he thought more work could have been and should have been done. Mr. Cataldo said Mr. Brown stated the Association would ask the Board to change its policy, and asked in what way. Mr. Brown said the policy being that the Association is alsking the Board to make it the broker of record in order to go ahead and survey with the assurance they will write the insurance. Mr. Cataldo said, for his information, he would like to have the Association in again and ask that it lay its plans out as to how they would handle it and who would be the broker of record. Mr. Brown said they said the AssociatiL would be responsible for writing the Town business and by so doing, would designate one office of one of the members as the office to be contacted. Mr. Cataldo asked who would appoint the broker of record. Mr. Brown said the Town could. Mr. Gray said the members of the Association are thinking they would appoint the broker of record. Mr. Brown said they did not have to . Mr. Sheldon asked if it would be fair to ask the group for a more concrete proposal without them going into a complete analysis of policy. He suggested ask- ing them how they can serve the Town better, and if necessary, not make a complete study, but in other words they are asking for a than e to sell this . He He said without appearing to stall these people, ,17 said he could not see any harm in giving them a chance to sell it if they are willing to take the chance any sales- man would take. Mr. Burnell asked if the Board was at the point now where it could have two sales presentations made to it by the opposing groups on the same evening. Mr. Brown said this would not solve any problem. He said in reference to the existing insurance, the local group has shown a saving of $4.,000 or $5,000 over the current insurance program. The Chairman explained they have shown a saving by going to mutual companies and Mr. Hill has been laboring under the assumption that at some time a previous Town Meeting had passed an article that in- surance should not be placed with mutual companies. Mr. Burnell said he could remember since he has been a Town Meeting Member that this came up and the mutual companies were not favored. Mr. Cataldo said he referred to it as a vote of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Gray said Mr. Hill thought it was a Town Meeting some time in the 30's. Mr. Brown said the total savings was not on mutual. Mr. Sheldon said he had not been present during the discussion and thought if the Board could have the group in again, they could tell why they feel they can save the Town money and the subject could be discussed pro- viding it is without prejudice and they are Bing given an opportunity to present their case. The Chairman said this may be in order because Mr. Sheldon was not on the Board and Mr. Burnell was not present when Mr. Hill met with the Board. Mr. Cataldo said he would like to know the real structure of the setup. Mr. Gray said the group has never discussed how the distribution of the commission is going to be handled, and perhaps another meeting would be in order. Mr. Legro said there is also the question of whether the Board is dealing with an Association or a broker of record. Mr. Brown said the Board would be dealing with the Association of which one of its members is the broker of record. Mr. Sheldon asked how they would propose to divide the Commissions. T1r. Burnell said the subject could only be pursued with an open mind and the Chairman said the Board 's obligation is to the Town. Mr. Brown stated the intent was to divide any and all commissions among the Association members. 418 Mr. Burnell said this limits it to a certain small group. Mr. Brown said if the Board felt that the Town should have more work done, it should request a survey and he thought the Board could get a good survey. He stated that the organization has tried to point out that they feel a proper job has not been done. He said if Brewer & Lord was asked to make a survey, the Board would probably get a good one. It was agreed to invite the Executive Committee of the Association to meet with the Board again on Monday, July 29, to restate its case and to have Mr. Hill meet with the Board on Monday, August 12. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Edward D. Duncan, Treasurer of the Lexington Savings Bank, re- citing conditions existing in the area of the passage- way from Massachusetts Avenue to the Municipal Parking Complaint Lot at the rear of the bank. It was agreed to advise Mr.Kingston Howard, Brigham's, Inc , of the situation and ask if he has any suggestions that might help to alleviate the nuisance. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to g ant a Taxi Driver License to William D. Harrington, License 122 rett Road, satisfactory character reference having been received from Chief Rycroft . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Jury List to adopt the Jury List for 1963. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Ethel U. Rich, Collector of Taxes , asking that the Board rescind the vote of April 10, 1961 to abate ambulance bill #107 in the amount of $5.00 and bill #108 in the amount of $5.00 Abatements payment of both having been received Ju.:. 11, 1963. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to rescind the abatements voted April 10, 1961 pertain- ing to Gertrude DeWolfe #107 and Olivia Doyly #108, both in the amount of $5.00. Mr. Cataldo said he received a call from Representa- tive John Brox in regard to Route 3, and he wanted to know if the Board desired to pursue the letter sent by Mrs . Janet K. Starr, representing Belmont , to Commissioner Jack Ricciardi. The Chairman said the Board should contact Mrs. Starr. Mr. Cataldo said he would contact Mr. Brox. The Chairman suggested th t Mrs . Starr be advised that Lexington does have an advisory committee, who the 419 II/ members are, and ask that she keep in touch with the Board, aid to advise that the Board would keep in touch with her that the Board is in agreement with her approach. Upon motion duty made and seconded,it was voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discuss- ing, deliberating or voting on a matter which, if made Executive public , might adversely affect the public security, the Session financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. The meeting adjourned at 9 50 P.M. A true record, Attest 74-1 • i ive ler Selectm_ Gt f as it will with Mr. Brox Ifs was also agreed to advise her I