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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-11-07-min 219 3ELEC TMJ N'S MEETING November 7, 1960 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, November 7, 1960, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Morey, Messrs . Adams, Ferguson, and Richards were present Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and the Executive Clerk were also present. Mr. Cole arrived at the meeting at 8:00 P.M. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes ofthe Selectmen' s Meeting Minutes held on October 31, 1960, subject to corrections suggested by the Chairman . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Warrant calling a Special Town Meeting to be held Monday, November 28, 1960, in Cary Mem- orial Hall at 8:00 P.M. The Chairman stated that the Board had received a letter from the AEC advising that should it be the desire of the Board to resubmit notice of approval of the application of Buss Bros. for a "Package Goods" Store license , the ABC would take action on it again. She said the Board is a little confused about the pro- cedure and what should be done . This license was voted at the end of Bebruary by the previous Board Busa appli- of Selectmen and the question is whether this Board cation for of Selectmen noot wants to resubmit the license to the "Package ABC , or in view ofthe fact licenses will be voted on Goods"license tomorrow, it would rather defer action. Mr. Stevens said it would be wise to lay the matter on the table not only as far as the voting tomorrow is concerned, but also because the ABC may clarify its position. He reported that he has talked to the Commissioners individually and to the Secretary to try and determine what their position is . He said both letters from the Commission are phrased as though it is up to the Board to decide whether or not the ap- plication is to be resubmitted. On the other hand, one of the Commissioners who acted on it said the matter is still under their control. He said he believed the Commissioners were somewhat confused. They do take the position that the application hav&ng been granted by the 220 cD Board of Selectmen and then not approved by the ABC and an appeal 'baked to the courts, leaves the Town in a situ- ation where a license has been granted and the lack of approval of the Commission has not become final. He explained that the Board does not have the authority to issue another license until the Court proceedings have terminated. He said it was finally left with the ABC that he would report to the Board that it was best to lay this on the table until the Commissioners decide exactly what their position is . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that until such time as the Selectmen know what the correct procedure is, that the subject be tabled pend- ing receipt of a letter from the ABC . Letter was received from Mr. Irwin, Building Inspector, reporting on an investigation made at the rear of 20 Maple Street on Friday, November 4 The premises were occupied by the D and 0 Box Company of 100 Fulton Street, Boston. The old barn and ad- jacent area were being used for storage and sorting crates and boxes . There was one worker on the premises sorting boxes, and three commercial vehicles, one loaded Zoning with crates The owner of the property and the tenant violation were notified by letter of the violation. The Chairman reported that an application hadbeen made for a long water service to service the barn and it raised the question of what the,,barn was being used for. She said Mr. Carroll now has the question of whether or not he should put in the water service . Mr. Stevens stated that he thought Mr. Carroll should not put it in if the Board has been advised by the Building Inspector that there is a violation of the Zoning By-Law. He said the Town should not put in the service and should return the deposit. Copy of letter from Mr. Stevens to Mr. Bair was received relative to the statute requiring the placing Question on of the question of equal pay for men and women teachers ballot on the ballot at the 1961 Annual Town election. Mr. Stevens retired at 8:12 P.M. Mr. Richard P. Cromwell, President of the Lexing- ton Savings Bank, met with the Board. Overhanging Mr. Cromwell said the Board of Appeals, on the clock 18th of October, approved an application for a permit to erect a clock on the outside of the bank building. He presented a picture and said that if the Board grants permission, the bank does not plan to have any advertise- ment on it . He said it is hoped that the clock can be 221 regarded as a public service , and he thought it would be something that would improve the Town. The Chairman explained that the Board has received requests for permission to erect marquees, and they have been consistently refused. She said the Board would con- sider the subject and advise Mr. Cromwell of its decision. Mr. Cromwell retired at 8:23 P.M. Mr. Adams said he was not in favor of breaking any precedent . Mr. Richards said he would not like to see a rush of protruding signs, and he did not think the bank would improve its identity any by the clock, and that it was not necessary. He mentioned that the Board has con- sistently denied requests received from the Battle Green Inn. Mr. Cole asked if Mr. Richards felt approval by the Board would be establishing a precedent, and Mr. Richards replied that he did not see the purpose of it Upon motion duly made an seconded, it was voted to deny the request . Mr. Cole abstained from voting and said he was not definitely opposed. Mr. Carroll reported that he checked the bids re- ceived last week for removal of Dutish Elm diseased trees. He stated that Brine Tree Surgery, Inc . , was the low bidder, with a quotation of $16a4.0 and he recommended that the contract be awarded to Brine . Tree Upon motion duly made and secaded, it was voted removal bids to award the contract to the low bidder, Brine Tree Surgery, Inc. , in the amount of *l644.32. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the fol- lowing j/o pole location, the proposed location having been approved by Mr. Carroll . Pole locations Meriam Street, northeasterly side, ap- proximately 180 feet southeast of Hayes Avenue One existing j/o pole to be removed. Form letter was received from the State Department of Public Works relative to snow removal Route 2A, Town Gap 0.20 miles Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Snow to continue the arrangement, providing it meets with removal the Department' s approval, whereby the State will plow the entire length of Maple Street and the Town will I ' remove snow from all of Massachusetts Avenue . 1.3 222 The Chairman reported that a group in Watertown is studying the Public Works organization and would like to meet with the Lexington Se]e ctmen to discuss the subject. She also reported that a request has been re- Meeting ceived from MIT to meet with the Selectmen and the Planning Board for .a discussion of an expansion pro- gram. The Board felt that the meeting with MIT was the more important, and it was agreed to arrange a meet- ing with MIT next Monday at 8:30 P.M. The Chairman read a letter frau Mr. Stevens to Mr. McQuillan advising that Mr. Shaw, attorney for Walnut Farm Trust , wrote that the court appeals in the case against the Board of Health had been with- drawn. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, advising that title has been acquired Title by the Town to approximately nine acres of land situ- ated on and off Hathaway Road, previously owned by Kingston Homes, Inc . Letter was received from Mr. Lurvey, Executive Health Officer, advising that several loads of heavy Sand fill have been dumped on Lot B, Burlington Street, which should eliminate the problem created by blow- ing sand. A memo of proposed changes in the composition of the 1959 Annual Town Report was received from Mr. Kingston. Town Reports The Board approved of the recommendations and Mr. Adams agreed to assist in writing the specifi- cations for bids. Letter was received from Mr. Irwin, with quo- tations for printing Building, Sign, and Plumbing Printing By: Laws. By-Laws The Chairman stated this would be an item to be included in the 1961 budget . Letters were received from the Appropriation Committee advising that the following transfers from the Reserve Fund have been approved: $700 to Fire Department Personal Services 810 to Fire Department Expenses 300 to Collector ' s Personal Services 223 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Dump to grant Yearly Dump Pernits to Ahti Jakisaari, Maynard, Permits and Albert Saganich, Lexington. Upon motion duly made art' seconded, it was voted to sign an Order for the construction of a sidewalk Sidewalk on the westerly side of Bedford Street from 154.1}8 feet north of Reed Street to 392.43 feet north of Reed Street. Messrs . Stevens and Carroll retired at 9:10 P.M. The Planning Board met with the Board and the Chair- man etplained the meeting to be held with representatives of MIT next Monday at 8:30 P.M. An informal discussion was held relative to the joint meeting in Cary Hall on Thursday, and articles Planning in the warrant for the Special Town Meeting, November Board 28, 1960 . The Planning Board retired at 9:30 P.M. The Appropriation Committee met with the Board. An informal discussion was held relative to the Appropriation articles in the warrant for the Special Town Meeting, Committee November 28, 1960, and the proposed budget sheets for 1961. The Appropriation Committee retired at 10:35 P.M. The Chairman referred to the New England Municipal Conference to be held on Thursday, December 1, at the Statler-Hilton Hotel . The Clerk was instructed to advise that three members of the Board plan to attend amla definite con- Conference firmation will be mailed after next Monday' s meeting . The subject is to be placed on the agenda again for next week. Mention was made of enforcing the Zoning By-Laws and the Chairman brought up the subject of the sale of Christmas trees. She suggested that a list be obtained Zoning this year of all individuals selling in a residential area and letters sent advising that they were in vio- lation and action would be taken if they proceeded to continue next year. It was agreed to bring up the subject of precinct boundaries next Monday. ' The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. A true record, Attest: e 4tiv C le . , Se lecimen / v Cf'