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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-03-20-min 212. SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 20, 1963 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen waa held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Wednesday, March 20, 1963, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Adana, Cole, Burnell, Brown and Cataldo were present . Mr. John J. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk, were also present. Mr. Legro arrived at 10:30 P.M. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectman ' s Meeting held March 11, 1963. The Chairman read a letter from Arthur J. Brock, Chairman of the Democratic Town Committee, recommending the purchase of additional voting machines prior to the election in November, 1964. It was agreed to advise Mr. Brock that a similar Voting request had been 1eceived from the League of Women Machines Voters in January, at which time theBoard stated that it believed an article would be inserted in the warrant for the 1964 Annual Town Meeting, requesting an appropriation, and that the machines would be available for the election in November, 1964 The Chairman read a letter from John F. Rodrigues, 87 Burlington road, Bedford, pertaining to a bill in Claim the amount of $43 for repairing damages to his car which he claimed were caused by a rut on Lowell Street. The letter was referred to Town Counsel The Chairman read a letter from the State per- taining to a release of damages in connection with Release a parcel of land on this side of Massachusetts Avenue just before Route 128. The Board had voted at a previous meeting to settle for $175. The letter and instrument of release were taken by Town Counsel Chief John W. Rycroft met with the Board at 8:00 P.M. and recommended that Officer Forten's resignation as Dog Officer be accepted and that Officer Shaughnessy Dog Officer be appointed to fill the vacancy. Upon motion dulyrnade and seconded, it was voted to accept with regret Officer George W. Forten's resig- nation as Dog Officer, effective immediately. aid 1a Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Michael J. Shaughnessy Dog Officer, effective March 22, 1963, for a term expiring March 31, 1964. The Chairman read a letter from Chief John W. xycroft preferring charges against Officer Allen M. McSherry as a result of a complaint filed with the Chief by Lt. Paul E. Furdon, in regard to Officer McSherry's behaviour on Saturday, March 9, 1963. Police Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to notify Officer McSherry that charges have been pre- ferred and that a hearing will be held before the Board in the Selectmen' s Room, on Monday, April 8, 1963, at 8:30 P.M. The Chairman referred to Louis Bongiorno's meeting with the Board last week and stated that he wants a private parking space. Chief Rycroft said he was opposed and at ed that no individual is entitled to a private parking space. Mr. Carroll suggested paving the area in which Mr. Parking Bongiorno is interested and installing meters. It was agreed that no individual or business should be given special parking privileges and unanimously voted to deny Mr. Bongiorno's request. Chief Rycroft stated that ordinarily he takes bids on individual ears and was thinking about having one bid from each dealer for three cars so that all cars will be the same. Police cars The Chairman stated that the Board wants to start some system of centralized purchasing whereby all de- partments can participate. He said he did not know whether anything could be done on the purchase of cars or not. The Board authorized Chief Rycroft to invite one bid for three cars from each dealer Chief Rycroft retired at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Richardson's letter with reference to water drainage on Diana Lane was held over. Drainage Mr. Carroll reported that he thought the condition could be remedied by paving when the weather permits. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the petitions and sign the orders for the Pole following pole locations, Mr. Carroll having approved: locations Lowell Street, westerly side, approximately 454 feet north of Westminster Avenue, -- One (1) pole. 914 I � Waltham Street, southeasterly side, southwesterly , from a point approximately 35 feet southwest of Worthen Road, -- Three (3) foles. (Four existing JO poles to be removed. ) Waltham Street, southeasterly side, northeasterly from a point approximately 35 feet northeast of Worthen Road, -- Three (3) poles. (Four existing lIO poles to be removed. ) The Chairman read a copy of a communication sent to the Lexington Minute-man by Charles 0. Rolando, 15 Complaint Henderson Road, complaining about sanding. It was agreed to suggest that Mr. Rolando contact Mr. Carroll who said he would be pleased to discuss the subject with him. The Chairman read a petition, signed by the members of the Lexington Fire Department, requesting that the working week be reduced from 56 hours to a maximum of 50.4 hours . ,I The Chairman stated that the subject would have to be deferred until budgets for 1964 are being considered and reported that a 50.4 hcur week would mean six addi- Work week tional men. for firemen Mr. Burnell said he would like to have more in- formation and would also like toknow what other Fire Departments are doing It was agreed to request the Board of Fire Com- missioners for a complete report. At 8:20 P.M. , Mr. Harold E. Stevens met with the Board. Upon motion duly 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 public, might adversely affect the public security, the Executive financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of any Session person . Following a discussion pertaining to the Air Force water supply, it was voted to resume the open meeting. Mr. Stevens retired at 9:00 P.M. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Meeting to hold a meeting of the Board on Wednesday, March 27, 1963, at 7:00 P.M. 'I, 215 Messrs. Mabee, Campbell, of the Planning Board, Mr. Snow, Mr. Gardner of the State Department of Public Works, Mr.Gallagher and Mr . Cluke met with the Board for the purpose of discussing the Route 2 - Spring Street interchange. Route 2 - Mr. Snow presented a plan and the two Boards re- Spring Street viewed the discussion held today with the State Depart- ment of Public Works and the Bureau of Public Roads. Mr. Mabee stated that he thought if the rezoning is postponed, it would then conform to the State pro- posed plan. The Chairman stated that the plan meets, in a major part, what both Boards and a number of interested citizens wanted. Mr. Campbell suggested that a letter be written to the effect that the Boards are in agreement relative to the proposed layout of the roads. Mr. Mabee said the State has cooperated with the Town and he felt the Town should cooperate with the State and wait on the zoning until the State has made a definite layout. The Chairman suggested that the zoning could be deferred until a fall Town Meeting. He reported that on advice of Town Counsel, the article pertaining to zoning could not be reduced. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the State Department ' s revised design for the southeasterly quadrant for the Spring Street - Route 2 Interchange, granting the Town a ramp from Spring Street onto Route 2. It was also voted to withdraw its pre- vious request for an "Off" ramp at the southwesterly quadrant of the Waltham Street - Route 2 Interchange. The group retired at 10:30 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Helen Davis, President of the Lexington Field and Garden Club, ad- vising that it has been suggested that the club install Flower basked two alnmintnm flower baskets hanging from a bracket on the lamp posts in the center . The question of maintenance was considered and it was decided to refer the subject to Mr. Carroll. Letter was received from Robert P . DiNapoli, 372 Weston Street, Waltham, offering $350 each for tax title Tax title lots 1i8 and 50, Marvin Street The Clerk reported that the Planning Board recommends that the Town retain ownership of these lots inasmuch as they abut other town-owned property which is proposed to be used for a recreational area. 11 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 211 3C to reject Mr. DiNapoli's offer, it being the opinion of the Board that it is in the best interest of the Town to retain ownership of these lots . An offer of $2342 for tax title lots on Grandview Tax title Avenue was held over pending receipt of recommendation from the Planning Board. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Bond to approve bond #821850 in the amount of $1,000 on be- half of Paul E. Furdon, Constable. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Bond to approve bond #1019236 in the amount of $108,600 on behalf of Ethel U. Rich, Tax Collector. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Use of Hall to grant permission to the Minuteman Freedom Committee to conduct a meeting in Cary Hall on Sunday, March 31, 1963 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Use of Hall to grant permissionto the Lexington Firemen's Relief Association to conduct a Record Hop in Cary Hall on March 29, subject to the usual requirements. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renww the following Auctioneer' s licenses: Licenses Robert Cann Robert Rockwell Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted April 19 to grant permission to the Lexington 4-H Town Committee to sell eatable wrapped items on April 19. The Chairman read a letter from the Committee for the celebration of the 250th Anniversary requesting the Proclamation Board to issue a proclamation to the effect that the personnel of the business establishments wear Tricorn hats April 17 through April 21. It was agreed to suggest that the Committee write the proclamation it proposes and submit it to the Board for signatures. Following a discussion of Article 75 relative to Article an appropriation for the provision of facilities to the out-patient clinic of the Mystic Valley Children's Clinic, it was decided to take no action as a Board. I 21110 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go on record as being in favor of the NASA research NASA center being located in the State of Massachusetts, and particularly in the Merrimac Valley area. A proposed agreement relative to Blue Cross - Blue Shield was taken by Mr. Legro. Agreement Memo was received from Attorney General Brooke rela- tive to the conflict of interest law The meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. A true record, Attest X�` iVv/e lerk Selector ri I