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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-04-29-min 308 3K C- SELECTMEN'S MEETING 1 A pril 29, 1963 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, April 29, 1963, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Adams, Messrs. Cole, Brown, Burnell and Cataldo were present Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Execu- tive Assistant, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Hurray, Executive Clerk, were also present Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, met with the Board for the drawing of two jurors. The following Jurors individuals were drawn for jury duty John B. Miles, 8 Sullivan Street, and Paul A. Morrison, 21 Sky View Road. Mr. Carroll retired Mr. Adams submitted his resignation as chairman of the Board of Selectmen to take effect immediately. The Clerk stated that nominations were in order for the election of a Chairman Chairman Upon motion duly made and seconded, Mr. Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. , was nominated for Chairman of the Board. Upon motion duly made and seconded, nominations were declared closed. The Clerk cast one ballot for Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. as Chairman. Mr. Cole was unanimously elected Chair- man of the hoard to fill the unexpired term caused by Mr. Adams ' resignation. Mr. Legro left the meeting at 7:50 P.M. to attend the Planning Board meeting. Mr. Carroll reported that he received bids today on a hydraulic sprayer for the Park Department. Only two bids were received; Abbott Spray & Farm Equipment Sprayer bid Co. , $3400, and Hartney Spray Corp. , $3530. Mr. Carroll recommended acceptance of the low bid Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the low bid of $3400 submitted by the Abbott Spray & Farm Equipment Co. Mr. Carroll reported that he received bids two weeks ago for a roller for the Park Department . Nine bids were received from eight different companies and there were demonstrations from five distributors He recommended 3Q9 acceptance of the bid submitted by Clark-Wilcox Company and explained this company was not the low bidder but its product met more of the specifications than any other Roller bid bidder. It being determined that it was in the best interest of the Town, motion was duly made and seconded, to accept the bid of $1187.50 submitted by Clark-Wilcox Company. Mr. Carroll reported that he had called Mr. Hue, relative to a meeting for the purpose of discussing Route 3 and was told that it was not in Mr. Hue's province as yet, no funds having been appropriated. Mr. Hue suggested that he contact Mr. WhIbumk in the Survey and Right of Way Division. He was unsuccess- ful in contacting Mr. Whitcomb but did arrange with his assistant for a meeting Thursday morning at 10:00 A.M. Route 3 Mr. Adams said that Walter Pierce, Peacock Farms, called him and said he was a friend of William Waldon, the Commissioner of Administration, who advised that a meeting would be arranged if a written request was sent to Mr. Ricciardi. Mr. Carroll was instructed to arrange a meeting for Thursday morning at 10:00 A.M. Mr. Adau,s said someone should notify Mr. Pierce. Mr. Carroll said the Planning Board should also be notified. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into executive session for the purpose of dis- cussing, deliberating, or voting on a matter which, if made public, might adversely affect the public security, the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. Executive Following a report by Mr. Carroll on the East Lex- Session ington trunk sewer, a discussion of Fire Department matters, and car allowance for Mr. Gray, it was voted to resume the open meeting. Mr. Gray reported that Mr. Carroll has required curbing at the Mobil gasoline statin on Bedford Street and the company has objected and wanted the subject brought up at a Board meeting. Mr. Carroll presented a plan which was used at the Board of Appeals ' hearing and explained the location of Curbing the curbing which he felt should be installed. He ex- plained that the companyy feels that the plan was ap- proved by the Board of ppeals and therefore approved by the Town. He said he thought the situation is dangerous, and the curbing should be installed. I/ 310 �1) Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to follow Mr. Carroll's recommendation and approve the installation of the proposed curbing Mr. Gray reported that he received a letter from the Fire Commissioners explaining that the coat and boots worn by Harold Roeder ' s son are his own private clothing. He and other "sparks" arrange for private transportation and the day Mr Roeder was seen, he was waiting for this transportation. Mr. Gray reported that mutual aid is covered by an index on running cards and any assignment other than what is on these cards is the responsibility of the Senior Officer on duty. Mr. Gray stated that when the Board classified Town employees, the library personnel and substitute personnel in the School Department were not included. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to classify part-time Library Assistants, Pages-Students, Library Trustees, substitute teachers, part-time school custodians and part-time school secretaries as Special Municipal Employees The Chairman read a letter from the State Department Woodhaven of Public Health in regard to Lexington .,dPC-Mass-91 Sewer Intercepting Sewer-Contract 5. The department is of the opinion that the plans meet the requirements for the department and approved the plans as submitted. The Chairman read a letter from Marian T. Hopkins, 15 Meriam Street, inquiring about a second loud speaker Loud speaker for April 19 programs at the Common and registering a and complaint complaint about the condition of the parking area off Meriam Street Mr. Carroll reported that he locked at the area today and to him it didn't seem to be unsigntly He hesitated to say that the Town would take better care of it and said the only solution would be to hottop the strip be- tween the two curbings. The inquiry relative to the loud speaker was re- ferred to the Town Celebrations Commiti:ee Mr Adams said he thought the Town should purchase Loud Speaker a new loud speaker system for Cary Memorial Hall. The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners advising that they had agreed to raise and lower the flag on the Common from now throughout 311 September on a trial basis, the details to be worked out with Mr. Gray The Chairman read a letter from Metropolitan Build- ing Movers Co. requesting pe.amission to move a dwelling Permit to owned by DiPietro, 139 Cambridge-Concord Highway to lot move build- 19 Green Lane and a dwelling owned by Presho, 116 Pleasant ing Street to lot 8 Pleasant Street Mr. Carroll traced the proposed moving route on a sketch and reported that he and Chief Rycroft had gone over the route. He explained that no trees, except those on private proper -y, are involved. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request, subject to the usual conditions. Mr. Legro returned to the meeting at 8:40 P.M. Upon motion duly made and seconded,it was voted to go into executive session for the purpose of discus- sing, 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. Following a discussion, brought up by Mr Adams, of the Air Force water contract, motion was made and seconded to resume the open meeting. Messrs. Legro and Carroll retired at 9: 10 P.M. Report was received from Michael J. Shaughnessy, Dog Officer, relative to Mr. Howard Adams ' request to Adams ' dog have the order restraining his daughter' s dog lifted. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unani- mously voted to keep the restraining order in effect . Report was received from Michael J. Shaughnessy, Dog Officer, relative to a complaint from Mr. D. H. Baker, 23 Ivan Street, about a dog owned by Albert L. Hildebrand, 26 Donald Street . Dog It was agreed to ask the Dog Officer for a recom- mendation. Certification of the Board' s requisition for five permanent patrolmen was received from the Division of Civil Service. Police No action was taken inasmuch as L'hief Rycroft had not completed his investigation. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meetings held Minutes April 22, 1953 and April 24, 19b3 312 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to certify the characters of Anthony Principe, 23 ,Cert of Winchester Drive, applicant for a certificate of In- Inc. corporation, satisfactory character reference having been received from Chief Rycroft Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to certify the characters of John Silvestro and Adeline Cert. of Silvestro, 38 Lawrence Lane , applicants for a certificate Inc of Inecrporation, satisfactory character references having been received from Chief Rycroft Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the following individuals to serve on the committee authorized by vote of Town Meeting, March, 1963, to study an make recommendations as to the needs of the Town relative to providing public facilities in ommittee or near the Battle Green District , so-called, or other areas in the Town: Messrs . Levi G. Burnell, Mrs . George P. Morey (Lexington Historical Society) , Leslie H. York, `Chamber of Commerce) , Philip B. Parsons (Historic Districts Commission) , and George Kolovson (Chamber of Commerce) . Appointments to the Town Celebrations Com _ittee were held over. Letter was received from the Lexington Historical Society advising that the Society had nominated George E. Graves to replace Charles H. Cole on the Historic Dis- pommission tf'icts Commission. Upon motion duly mdde and seconded, it was voted to appoint George E Graves to the Historic Districts Commission for a term expiring January 1, 1958, to fill the vacancy daused by Charles H. Cole 's resignation. Mr. Adams reported his conversation with Mr. Robert Appointment Trask, relative to replacing Mr. Lombard on the Board of Public Welfare. No change was made in the vote of the board on April 22, 1963, appointing Mr. David F. Toomey. Invitation to attend a luncheon of the Middlesex County Veterans ' Service Agents ' Association was re- Luncheon ceived from Maurice D. ilealy, Executive Committee. The Chairman agreed to represent the Board. Letter was received from Arthur E. Burrell, Director of Civil Defense, together with a current Divil Defense roster of personnel associated with the Civil Defense program in Lexington. 81� Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the following licenses Isabelle M. Kitson Public Carriage Renewal Town Line Pharmacy, Inc . Sunday Sales rr Trinity than acy " It n Brighams' Inc. " " 1t Louis A. Guadagnino Bowling Letter was received from The United Fund of Greater Boston relative to appointment of a Municipal Chairman for the next drive United Fund It was agreed to ask Mr. Maurice D. Healy to take the Chairmanship again this year Mr. Gray reported that Mrs. Riffin of the Town Meet- ing Members Association offered the Association 's Assist- Route 3 ance in the solution of the location of Route 3. The meeting adjourned at 9 55 P.M. A true record, Attest : /,' Ekecativlerk, Selectmen I