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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-03-30-BOS-min 7� n GC 0.4 SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 30, 1959 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, March 30, 1959, at 7 30 P.M. Chairman Maloney, Messrs. James, Adams, Ferguson and Mrs . Morey were present . Mr . John J Caroll, Superintendent of Public Works, and the Executive Clerk were also present. The minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held on Minutes March 23, 1959, were declared approved. The Chairman read a letter from George A. Clemow, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Methodist Church, expressing appregiation of the church for the assistance provided by the 'own in plowing the snow from the parking lot. He also asked if the Town had planned for sidewalks in front of the church. The Chairman said he thought the Town should install a sidewalk in front of the church property Mrs . Morey advised that there was a didewalk there before construction was started, and Mr . Carroll explained that it was a stone dust sidewalk The Chairman said that he thought a hot top sidewalk should be constructed in that area, and Mr. Carroll said that the Town has installed sidewalks in front of most of the churches . Mrs . Morey suggested that, in the future , when curb- ing is installed in front of churches, the sidewalk should be done at the same time . Mrs. Morey asked if Mr . Carroll was planning to put a sidewalk in front of the Medical Building on Clarke Street. She suggested the installation of a sidewalk with the assessment of betterments. The Chairman said that usually betterment sidewalks are requested by the property owner and Mrs. Morey said that the Center could be prompted to submit a request for a sidewalk Mr. Adams said that on Muzzey Street, and many other places, the sidewalks are in a bad condition Mr. Maloney said the Center could be prompted to re- quest a sidewalk and could be told that it can be done very reasonably. The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners advising that they understood some dis- cussion had been held regarding a change in the salary 75 schedule for the Police and Fire Departments. This change would reduce from twelve to six years the time required to reach maximum salary for a Private and would require a transfer of $1375. Mr. Adams explained that this came about as a result of some of his discussion. He said that the Chief of Police suggested shortening the period and the Board said yes, but nothing was done about it . He explained that the Chief has sufficient funds be- cause Officer Meadows resigned. Mr. James said that if the Fire Department should Salaries have a retirement about the first of June or July, funds would be available . Mr. Ferguson stated that he understood there were to be no increases in salaries except on a merit basis, and this in effect is an increase for both the Fire and Police Departments . He said it was also brought out at the Town Meeting that there were to be no in- creases except one or two merit increases and this is not in that category. Mr. Adams said that there were increases because of this twelve-year schedule voted last year. He stated that Chief Rycroft made the statement before Town Meeting but no action was taken. Mrs. Morey said that when the Chief made the sug- gestion, it was presented as an idea and the Board may have said it was a good idea, but it did not authorize him to put it into effect. Mr. Ferguson said that the school teachers have a schedule and their salaries automatically go up and it is not considered a raise ; the police and fire salaries go up. He said the only ones that haven't been taken care of are the clerks here and he did not think it was right Mrs. Morey said she never felt that the Board said to change from twelve to six years . Mr. James recalled that when this twelve-year schedule was put into effect a year ago, all the police and fireman were very happy about it. He said he did recall that Chief Rycroft proposed a six-year schedule Mr. Ferguson said that he thought there were to be merit increases only and this is a general increase with no merit in it . Mr. Adams explained that it would not affect all the men and Mr. James said that everyone from three to twelve years on the force would benefit. He said under this, it would be possible for some men to receive a $300 raise . Mrs . Morey said she thought a schedule change such as this should come before Town Meeting . 76 Mr James said he thought it is a little early to make a change such as this with the other schedule having been in effect only a year. Mr. Ferguson said he thought some employees may be under the impression that the salary will be more than it is going to be . Mr. James said he did not want any change made right now Mr . Stevens arrived at the meeting at 7:55 P.M. Upon motion of Mr . James, seconded by Mrs . Morey, it was voted to advise the Police and Fire Departments that the Board has agreed to hold the salary schedule as it was in 1958 and that the subject would be con- sidered when budgets are being discussed for 1960. Mr. William R. Page, 25 Oakland Street, Lexington, met with the Board. He stated that he was present to ask for some backing from the Board for a weekend in May when a group of United Nations Secretariat people are coming to Lexington, the weekend of May 15, 16 and 17th. He explained that he has discussed the matter with Mr U.N. Gustin who advised him than the Town Celebrations Com- Secretariat mittee is a by-law committee restricted by the by-law weekend to the celebration of United Nations Day and Patriots Day and such other days as the Selectmen may designate . He said this is an event where about fifteen to thirty people , depending on what happens within the next few weeks, will be coming here Friday night and spending the weekend with different people in Lexington. He said he would like to get some town wide participation, and has contacted the Rotary, Lions, churches, etc. The Lions and Rotary indicated that they would prefer to have this on a Town Celebrations Committee basis or on a Lex- ington Historical Society basis He said he was now asking if the Board of Selectmen would see fit to endorse the idea. Mr. Page said th_ t there is a voluntary agency in the United Nations Secretariat who represents other United Nations personnel, arranging for different week- end g g withinthree hundred mile radius of events a two or New York for entertaining the United Nations people . He visited the agency in New York two months ago and dis- cussed the idea with the Town Celebrations Committee two weeks ago]. They indicated an interest but wanted more information. He explained that the weekend available where the people could come up was not a United Nations Day weekend, but this weekend in May . Mr. Gustin sug- gested that he discuss the subject with the Selectmen and that is where the matter now stands . He said he would like some endorsement from the Board either official or unofficial. He stated that the weekend will not cost the Town anything as the people pay for their own transportation, 77 and the expense would be covered by ah admission charge . He said there is usually a get-together on Saturday night. He said theUnited World Federalists are behind this and the League is behind it. He dis- cussed the matter with the President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and he said the Board would back it pending a vote of that organization He stated that he has talked with Mr. Marshall and Mr. MacNeil of the Lions and Rotary Clubs to see if they would back it, but it would be better to have it on as broad a par- ticipation as possible . He said he thought it would make a good impression if there is a town-wide backing which does not have to be official . Mr. James asked what the program would be in Lex- ington, as Mr Page sees it, during those three days . Mr. Page replied that the suggestion made to him was that there would be only one get-together of the group on a Saturday night . Belmont, Concord and Wellesley have done this and in Belmont they had a square dance . He said they like to have some event where the people of the town have a chance to meet the people of the Secretariat . The rest is up to the host and hostesses . Mr. James said that the participation ton the part of the Town Celebrations Committee would be assistance in arranging this function and carrying it out and asked Mr. Page if that was correct Mr. Page replied tbEt the guests have to be assigned to different homes in Town The United Nations asks that some information be given on each one of the people who will entertain the group. Mr. James asked if obtaining these volunteers would be a function of the Town Celebrations Committee and Mr. Page replied in the affirmative . Mr Page said that the group that comes will not have been in the area before and the people will want to take them to Concord. Whatever entertainment is provided will be novel to them. The Chairman asked who sponsored the program in Concord, Belmont and Wellesley. Mr. Page replied that it was sponsored by the League in Belmont and Wellesley but he did not know who did it in Concord. The Chairman asked if he was looking for someone to sponsor the program in Lexington and Mr. Page replied that it was suggested b Mr. John MacNeil of Rotary that it be sponsored -y the Town Celebrations Committee or the Historical Society. Mr. Page explained that he was connected with the Belmont weekend, is a United World FedDralist himself ' and interested in anything that will help to get people from other countries better acquainted with the people 78 n tre in this country. He said hefblt it was one way to help those people to know what the people here are like . The Chairman asked if Mr. Page had any group that was willing to sponsor this right now and Mr. Page re- plied the United World Federalists, the League of Women Voters and tentatively the Junior Chamber of Commerce . The Chairman said he hesitated to involve the Town Celebrations Committee as it seemed an imposition having in mind the effort that group has put into preparation for the celebration of April 19th. Mr. Adams asked if there would be thirty families here and Mr. Page replied that it means fifteen or twenty because some of them are husband and wife . He said most of the work would be taken care of by the people who have volunteered to help so far. He stated that if the Town Celebrations Committee was to participate , and having Mrs Cheever, who is willing to help, would aid in putting it across. He said it would make a better impression to have the whole town behind it. The Chairman said that the Board would discuss the subject and try to arrive at some answer that might be of some help. Mr. Adams asked if this program was going to be set up on a yearly basis and Mr. Page replied that he had not thought about that . He said he did not think Belmont was doing it again. He said that Worcester is doing it April 19th and Weston is trying for the first of May. Mr. Page retired at 8 10 P.M. Mr. James said that he would be willing to go along with the program if the Town Celebrations Committee wants to take it on a voluntary basis. Mr. Adams said that he did not think this should be done by a private individual, but he was in favor of having it done by the Town Celebrations C ommttee . He said he thought it a proper function of the own to of- ficially endorse it once it is under way. He said he would go along and see if the Town Celebrations Committee would do it. Mr. James said if they wanted to do it voluntarily, but he would not ask them to do it . Mr. Ferguson suggested that Mr. Page be advised that the Board is willing, if he wants to get some organizations to sponsor it, to go ahead, but that is it. Mr. Adams said he would hot like to see the United World Federalists as the sponsoring agent, but he did be- lieve it a desirable project. Mr. Ferguson said he would be in favor of encouraging it, but did not want to sponsor it. 1 79 It was agreed to go along with the program if th9 Town Celebrations Committee wants to undertake it on a voluntary basis, but that group is not to be asked to do it. Mr . Page is to be advised after the Board hears from the Town Celebrations Committee . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute- tha instrument, prepared by Town Counsel, releasing the sewer easement in land abutting on lot Sewer 233 Freemont Street that had been granted to the Lown Easement by Leeland Construction Co. , Inc . This action was taken pursuant to tia vote adopted under Article 33 of the Warrant for the 1959 Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Stevens presented a plan showing the property owned by Gray taken for the new Junior High School and explained that the Town has a twenty-five foot sewer easement through it. Mr. Reenstierna appraised the value of the lot as $4,000 and Gray wanted $20,000 Land In his answer to interrogatories he had it down to Taking $10,000. He explained that he had a conference with Gray's attorney and their expert figures $4800. Mr. Stevens advised the attorney that $4,000 was a very generous payment. The expert thought the lot was worth $6,000 but depreciated -)ecause of the easement which brought it down. Mr. Stevens reported that two lots, 60 and 65, sold together for $9500 and were only sold at this low figure because fill was required. He said that if Gray is willing to go along, the case has reached the point now where it should be settled for $4500. The Chairman said he thought it would be wise to try and compromise and Mr. Stevens said that he will offer $4500. Mr. Stevens said he hoped the Board would give some consideration to the matter of an Executive Secretary as he just can' t keep up. He said there are Executive a number of towns that now have one and some have had Secretary one for a good many years . He said the Board could appoint a committee to work on it He explained that there is a Statute that can be accepted, but he did not think it necessary, which would give the Executive Secretary a certain amount of power He said that in Belmont the Town Clerk, who is only Town Clerk and not Town Treasurer, is also Clerk to the Board of Selectmen He said he thought there should be someone to work with all the different departments and act as a liaison which would seem much better than a Town Manager until such time as the Board is forced into having a Town Manager . (,omome 1.4 The Chairman read a letter from Benjamin W. White, President Board of Trustees, Peacock Farms Association, Swimming in feference to the swimming pool that is proposed to Pool be built on Association land. The Chairman also read Mr. Stevens ' reply, advising that there is no liability on the Town. Mr. Carroll reminded the Board that Mr . Frederick Maloney's sick leave would expire March 31st. He talked to Mr. Maloney today on the telephone and was advised that the doctor said he is coming along very well, but would not give him an answer as to when he would be able to return to work. He has improved to the extent that he is now driving a car . Mr . Adams recalled that there have been a number of instances where the time has been extended. Mrs . Morey asked if there was any reason why Mr. Carroll could not go along on half pay basis . Mr. Carroll replied that there have been cases where people have gone along on full pay for more than two months; however, this is only hearsay on his part . Mrs . Morey said she remembered instances in the School Department where they received half pay Mr. Adams explained that there had been a number of cases in other departments of sickness for periods Sick Leave much longer than Mr . Maloney' s, for which full pay had been received. Mr. James asked what Mr. Carroll would have Mr. Maloney do, presuming he returns to work within a month, and Mr. Carroll replied that he was a foreman when he left as well as a shovel operator, and he would be a foreman when he returned. He said that Mr. Maloney has worked for the Town about twenty-five years and to his knowledge, during the last six years he has not been sick more than one or two times during that period. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Adams , it was voted to extend the period of sick leave for another month; the subject to be reviewed again in thirty days if Mr. Maloney has not at that time returned to work Mrs . Morey made a motion thatthe Board work on a personnel policy, which would be a guide . Mr. Ferguson said he thought each case would have to be considered as it comes along Mr. Carroll advised that bids will be opened next Monday for the trunk sewer in East Lexington and the Bids following Monday, bids will be opened for the Raytheon sewer and painting the standpipe . The Chairman said that two years,ago, funds were appropriated to correct the leaks in Cary Memorial ` 81 Building, but the work has not been done . Mr. Carroll said that the work has been done . Mr. James said he thought the steps were to be pulled out and a water-proofing membrane was to be put underneath. Mr. Carroll said the work was done , but not done that way, and it has been done many times. He said the steps should be taken out, there is no question about it. The Chairman said that is what theSoard thought was going to be done , and he asked Mr. Carroll to find out how much it will cost to do the job right. Mr. Ferguson said that Mr. Stevens mentioned writ- ing letters about land acquired by the Town. He said that the Town purchases land for school, recreational and other purposes and asked Mr Stevens to whom letters would be written on those . Mr. Stevens replied that would be the case wli re it is expected, at some future date , a school would be built, and he thought the Board would first find out from the School Committee what its schedule is as to when it ex- pects the land to be used If they don' t know, then he could see no reason why the land couldn' t be turned over for recreation use . He said the Selectmen could ask I the Recreation Committee to examine the land and make recommendations to the Board as to how it could be used. They should have some guide , however, that in five or ten years it is anticipated that a school will be erected on the land. Mr. Stevens said that something should be done in Sun Valley, where the Town ha acquired land for some specific purpose , either to reserve it for the future or for a school. He said the Board could find out when they are going to use it and in the meantime , the Board could use it. He said he thought that when land is ac- quired, the Board should consider whether any use is to be made of it and who is to handle it . Mr. Ferguson asked Mr. Carroll if anything had been done on the Fiske School Field and he replied in the negative . Mr. Ferguson asked when work would be started and Mr. Carroll replied as soon as the frost is out of the ground. He explained that the ground is very muddy and it is impossible to work there now. Mr. Ferguson explained that there is to be a back- stop erected and a 'diamond laid out which is to be used this year and it would be helpful if Mr . Carroll could get the work started as soon as pomible Mr. Carroll retired at 9:10 P.M. 82 0111 CD CC Mr. Richard Purinton met with the Board. The Chairman asked what he could tell the Board about Civil Defense and Mr. Purinton replied not very much. He said he would like to,ask some questions. He reported that he has acquired the necessary communi- Civil cations equipment for: the amateur group to use in any Defense Civil Defense activities and this will be used in the April 19th morning and afternoon parades. He said there are a number of things that can be done and asked if the Board was familiar with the State evacuation plans. The Chairman replied only that information received in a letter today. Mr. Purinton explained that under the State plan, Lexington would be evacuated to Townsend, but there is a great deal of the plan that one could criticize . He said the Town government would move to Townsend and if there is no provision for it, he felt sure nothing but confusion would result. He said it depends on how seriously the matter is taken. Some townspeople have called him and expressed the opinion that something should be done . He said it seemed to him that the mem- bers of the Board of Selectmen would have to make up their minds what course of action they would take in the event of an enemy attack or war He said with the Berlin situation as it is, there are people in Lexington who are disturbed and he thought it would do no harm to make some tentative plans thct would give an idea where the Board wanted to go and how it would manage it. He said the program for the evacuation of Boston is one that would not work short of a miracle . It envisions no people running out of gasoline and 20,000 people from Lexington would be going to Townsend which at its best could take only 10,000 more people . He said thereshould be some publicity and a discussion of the problem of what to do in the schools to get the children home, about handling evacuation of children independent of action by their parents . He said most parents, in the event of any action such as an attack, would To to the schools and try to pick up their children. Mr Purinton said there are a number of things to be done . The appropriation of 1958 for $1500 to provide auxiliary police uniforms has not been used He said that nowhere near the amount appropriated has been spent so he did not ask for additional funds for 1959. He reported that he has all the necessary paper work set up to take care of mathing funds for a new police transmitter. He said that piece of equipment, together with necessary auxiliary equipment, is what Chief Rycroft would like to have to give full coverage in the police cars That will be going through within the next two or three weeks . Mr. Purinton said he has been asked by Captain MacIsaac what is being done for doctors, nurses and Department of Welfare in the event of an attack. He said that under the Civil Defense organizational picture , the Director has nothing directly to do with the exe- cution of government in an area It is an aid, but dnes not step in and run things. The Town Government runs things and it is very clearly spelled out in the law. He said. the Board of Health and Welfare group could play a part in this . He said there should be an organization of doctors and nurses and all their names and the right place to have that is not in his files but in the Board of Health files . He said there needs to be a show of interest and direction from the Board of Selectmen He said he did not know how interested the Board is and after May, if the Berlin crisis is solved, it will be difficult to get anyone interested. The Chairman said that there is a room set up in this building for Civil Defense Mr. Purinton said he knew that and he would keep the antennas on the roof and use the room that is here . He explained that there is no one in the room now ex- cept on Sunday evenings The Chairman asked if the Town was adequately covered as far as communications go, and Mr . Purinton replied tht there is no question about it . Mr. Purinton said that there are many things that can be purchased with matching funds but for every dol- lar spent by the government, the Town has to ppend a dollar, and he felt it ridiculous to spend money for items that are not needed. He said he would like to get uni- forms for the auxiliary police and there is $1500 avail- able . He reported that he has talked to Chief Rycroft several times and he indicated that he would go bo Arling- ton to see what they did to get uniforms for the police in that Town. He said as far as he knows, the auxiliary police are out Halloween and that is all, but it would be helpful if they were more active . He said one of the greatest needs will be in the handling of traffic. He said that the generator is intended to operate the amateur station equipment and could be used to supply lights in this building He said he was sure that headquarters, in terms of town needs, would be here in this building and there are no provisions for the police generator to operate the lights here . He said a generator could be purchased under matching funds that would be adequate to take care of this whole building . He said that there should be a generator to take care of this building. 84 1.4 Mr. Adams asked about the warning system and Mr. Purinton said that it is inadequate Mr. Purinton said that if the population exceeded 50,000 and the Town had its present warning system, matching funds would not be available because of the rating. The Chairman asked how elaborate a warning system the Town should have . Mr. Purinton said that Waltham has a good system which he believes is the least costly. It is a number of small unite placed in areas so that it can be heard throughout the Town. It is also usable as a no school warning. He said the law, he thought, required sounding the entire system once a week. The Chairman asked if anything had been planned for a warning system in Lexington and Mr. Purinton replied that it had been discussed. Mrs . Morey asked how many individuals were enrolled in the communications, exclusive of the police, and Mr. Purinton replied that there are about fifteen. He said there are seventy-five licensed amateurs in Lexington. Mrs . Morey asked if there was a list of people avail- able or if he could get them at a momentts notice, and Mr. Purinton replied th t he could get fifteen immediately who are fBm`iliar with the equipment. Mrs . Morey asked what he had besides the communications and he replied that there is nothing else . Mrs. Morey said thPt there should be a group of people who would be a Civil Defense Corps as well as a warning system. Mr . Purinton said he would like to see the Board of Health and Welfare Department involved in Civil Defense . Mrs . Morey asked how often the communications group met, and Mr.Purinton replied every Sunday night. The Chairman asked what was lacking in the Civil Defense setup, and Mr. Purinton replied that he would like to see it tied into the Town Departments, particularly Health and Welfare He said he would like to see the Police Department do more with the auxiliary police . There is nothing wrong with the auxiliary firemen and they are very well trained. He stated the Chief Ryeroft felt he could get more interest if uniforms were available . The $1500 is there and ready for him, but he has done nothing about it. He said that he has no authority to tell the Chief what to do. He said the Board has a problem that could be eased somewhat if there was a plan. He explained that the Board is responsible and not the Director as he has no authority He said there is a training program at Topsfield which should be taken by the Fire and Police, and Lexington cannot get fallout equipment unless someone is sent to the school in Topsfield. He said this equipment should be in the Police Department and to explain what it 85 means reouires training . The Chairman asked if the men would have to remain in Topsfield, and Mr. Purinton replied that the training is on a day to day basis . Mr. Purinton said that he has not done too well because his work won' t permit it and there should be regular paid Town employees trained. Mr. James asked if in the event of a disaster, natural, civil or military, the State would require people in Lexington to go to Townsend. Mr. Purinton said that in the event of military evacuation, the entire Boston area would be , he assumed, under martial law, and he presumed the Governor would have authority to order the people out of Lexington: He said under the State plan there is a rallying point at the State Barracks in Concord, but it would be futile to go to Townsend. The Chairman asked when Mr. Purinton would be able to come up with some information concerning a warning system and he replied in about six weeks . Mr. James agreed to work with Mr. Purinton. The Chairman asked if Mr. Purinton felt progress has been made and he replied in the affirmative stating that the communications is such now that strong support can be given to the Police Department. He said the com- munications equipment covers the Town better than the Police and Fine . He said he has more equipment than operators . The Chairman asked if the next move should be for a warning system and Mr. Purinton replied in the affirma- tive . He said that would take the better part of this year, and he could have preliminary information within six weeks, which may require further study. Mr. Purinton retired at 9:55 P.M. Mr. Adams said he thought the Board should tell the Police Department that it wants some work done and also have the Department heads meet with the Board next week. Mr. James said that the Board should have a concrete proposal and an outline for a plan before asking the De- partment heads to meet . Mr. Adams asked if the Board wanted to talk with Captain MacIsaac and Mr . James said that there is a question as to whether it is worth doing or not . Mr. Ferguson asked what Mr. Adams suggested doing right now, and he replied that he could see no harm in asking the Department heads to meet with the Board. Mr. Ferguson asked him that his ideas were , what he wanted to do and what he wanted to accomplish. He said he was willing to listen to ideas and try to see 86 *4 lI qty what can be done . He suggested thinking about the subject for a week. Mr. Adams said that the greatest hazard will be panic. Mr. James said that confusion is the one point and if that occurs there will be no evacuation anywhere re- gardless of the plan. Mr. Adams said that if there is panic, there should be adequate policing. Mr. Ferguson suggested that Mr. Adams investigate the Civil Defense organization in Concord and Bedford and report to the Board next week. Mr. Jams suggested that Captain MacIsaac be invited to meet with the Board and at that time be asked for his recommendations. Letter was received from Mrs . Edward J. Gildea, on behalf of the Pilgrim Congregational Church, requesting Stand permission to erect a temporary refreshment stand on Dr. Boyer' s property at 1932 Massachusetts Avenue, on April 20th. The Board had no objection. Request was received from Reverend Harold T. Hoindley , on behalf of the Church of Our Redeemer, to conduct a Paper paper drive on Sunday, April 26th. Drive Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request. Application was received from Robert C . King, 9 Banks Avenue , for a peddler's license to sell Cushman' s Bakery products Satisfactory character references were re- License ceived from the Chief of Police . Upon motion duly na de and seconded, it was voted to sign the application. Sealed bids for replacement of three police cruisers were received as follows Police Car Rowe-Jackson Chevrolet, Inc Bids 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne 2 door Sedan, Less allowance on 1957 Ford, Motor #A7EG239520, net $1139.70 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne 2 door Sedan, less allowance on 1958 Ford, Motor #A8EG178954,net 1239.70 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne, 2 door Sedan, less allowance on 1958 Ford, Motor #A8EG17955, net 1289.70 1 87 Dunn Ford Sales, Inc. 1959 Ford Tudor Sedan, less allowance on 1958 Ford Tudor Sedan, Motor #A8EG178955, net $1088.90 1959 Ford Tudor Sedan, less allowance on 1958 Ford Tudor Sedan, Motor #A8EG178954, net 1088.90 1959 Ford Tudor Sedan, less allowance on 1957 Ford sudor Sedan, Motor #A7EG239520, net 1148.90 Mawhinney Motor Sales 1959 Plymouth Patroller, 2 door sedan, less allowance on 1958 Ford, Motor #A8EG178954, net 938.20 1959 Plymouth Patroller, 2 door sedan, less allowance on 1957 Ford, Motor #A7EG239520, net 1038.20 1959 Plymouth Patroller, 2 door sedan, less allowance on 1958 Ford, Motor#A8EG178955, net 1138.20 Upon motion of Mr . Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Adams, it was voted to accept the low bids submitted by Mawhinney Motor Sales for two 1959 Plymouths, and the low bid sub- mitted by Dunn Ford Sales Inc . for one 1959 Ford. It was agreed to write letters to the three dealers who submitted bids on a 1959 ambulance, and ask them to arrange to have an ambulance at the rear of the Town Of- Ambulance fice Building on Monday, April 6, 1959 at 5:30 P.M. at which time the Board will view them The Chairman reported that Mr . Tucker telephoned to advise that the Lexington Historical Society does not have any interest in the so-called Garrity Property Garrity at 9 Hancoc]¢ Street, and if the Red Cross wants to use House the building for two or three years, the Society has no objection. Mrs. Morey left the meeting at 10:30 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from F. Robert Naka, Chairman of the Red Cross, restating the organization's request for permission to use the building as the Chapter House . The Chairman said he would like to tell Mr. Naka that after every other avenue has -een explored, the Board would give the request further consideration. Mr. Ferguson reported that the Red Cross is not being 88 r fV evicted; they are paying $30 a month rent in the present location and $20 a month to the Unitarian Church They have seen the property vacant and think it would be an ideal setup. They also realize that it would be neces- sary to spend some money on it; that it is only a temporary situation and they are willing to agree to any terms set down by the Selectmen. Mr. Ferguson suggested that the Board permit the Red Cross to use the building providing the organization meets the requirements the Selectmen might set up for its occupancy, invite the Rod Cross in and tell them the type of restrictions the Board has in mind . If the restrictions are acceptable, they can be drawn up for the Red Cross to sign. It was agreed that the members of the Board would be prepared next Monday night to decide what they want to do if the Red Cross is to be permitted to use the building, and an appointment then made inviting the Red Cross in for discussion. The Chairman read an excerpt from the Town Clerk' s records relative to the Ganriell Legacy which provided aammell for luxuries and delicacies for the inmates of the town's Legacy almshouse . It was agreed to ask Town Counsel for advice as to what should be done about the legacy and also to ask if the Lexington Hems for the Aged would qualify under the terms of the will. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to make the following re-appointments : Board of Public Welfare and Old Age Assistance Bureau Harold F. Lombard Robert K. Taylor John A. Sellars Howard H. Dawes Paul F. Bartel The meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. A true record, Attest: xecu ive erk, Select". 1