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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-06-02-BOS-min 366 SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 2, 1958 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, June 2, 1958, at 5:00 P. M. Messrs. James, Tucker, Adams and Mrs . Morey were present. Mr. Gayer, Superintendent of Public Works and the Executive Clerk were also present. Mr Maloney arrived at the meeting at 5 4o P. M. Mrs. Morey suggested, and the Board agreed, that pending the Chairman' s arrival, Mr. James act as Chair- man. Mrs . Morey reported that Superintendent of Schools, John Blackhall Smith, asked her about the High School driveway and why the Town could not do something. She School explained that she had a copy of a policy drawn up when driveway Mr. Emery was on the Board which she had shown to Mr. Gayer. If it meets with the Boards approval, she would like to have Mr. Gayer look it over and come back to the Board with recommendations for approval so that it may then be submitted to Mr. Smith . Mr Tucker said that the Board has, on several occasions, discussed the subject of parking in front of the Central Block but the suggestion of restricting park- ing, the same as is now in force at the Hunt Block, has always had to be deferred pending a traffic survey on Mueney and Clarke Streets . He said the latter would not have much effect on the Central Block parking and he would like to have something definite done . Mr. Adams said the subject was discussed at the last meeting of theTraffic Study Committee and another Parking meeting is scheduled forthis Thursday. Mr. Tucker asked why something should not be done now and Mr. Adams replied his only thought was what would happen when the Depot Square Road is put through. The Chairman pointed out that it would not change the traffic going up the avenue . It was agreed to make the following changes, for a trial period, in the Traffic Rules and Regulations : Eliminate parking from 11 :00 P. M. to 6:30 P. M. on the northeasterly side of Massachusetts Avenue from parking meter number 55 through parking meter nutiber 59. r)b Mr. Adams said that signs would have to be in- stalled on the Buckman Tavern grounds and that signs "No Parking" should be erected on the Buckman Tavern side of Massachusetts Avenue . Mrs . Morey asked Mr. Gayer to have an arrow painted directing one-way traffic in the municipal parking area. Traffic She also suggested that an arrow be painted at signs the Depot Square exit. The Chairman suggested that the Traffic Study Committee consider the "No U Turn" signs up and down the Center. He said that they should either be re- moved or enforced. Mr. Gayer retired at 5:30 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Rocco M. Frasca, 987 Waltham Street advising that he would like to have the sidewalk betterment assessment levied against Sidewalk his property deferred for three years. betterment The betterment is $413 .50 and Mr. Tucker ques- tioned if the land was actually benefited that amount . He said it did not seem fair to assume that at some future date Mr. Frasca may purchase the land in the rear and Mr.Adams said it is a matter of policy. The Chairman suggested, and the Board agreed, to hold the matter over until the next meeting of the Board. The Chairman read a letter from Minot, DeBlois and Maddison, Trustees of Real Estate Investment Trust of America, advising that the lease dated July 27, 1953, between the Town and the Trustees, covering a portion of the parking area to the rear of 1733 to 1753 Massa- Edison Way chusetts Avenue , expires on July 27, 1958 . parking The Clerk reported that she had discussed the subject with Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, and he was of the opinion that the Board would want to extend the lease for another five-year period, the time per- mitted by Statute . The Chairman said that if the Town Counsel re- commends extending the lease, he thought it was the action to take and the Board agreed. Letter was received from the Emergency Finance Board, together with a vote passed on May 27th, author- izing the Town to borrow in accordance with Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948, for construction of a new Junior High School. 368 Mr. Stevens informed the Clerk today that the II contract was signed and delivered last Thursday night School and he assumed work was started this morning. He borrowing thought Mr. Carroll, Town Treasurer, had been requested to proceed with the borrowing. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. William J. Gibbs' offer of $500 for tax title Lot #38 Grapevine Avenue . A proposal to sell this lot was advertised in the May 22, 1958 issue of theLexington Minute-man. No persons contacted the Selectmen' s office as a result of the advertisement . Tax title Mrs . Morey reported that Mrs. Franceschelli, whose property abuts this lot, called her b cause she was of the opinion she owned the property. he agreed to check her deed, but nothing further has bee heard from her . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to sell and convey Lot #38 Grapevine Avenue to William J. Gibbs, 49 Grapevine Avenue . Mr. Maloney arrived at the meeting at 5:40 P. M. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Appointment to re-appoint Mr. Charles H. Cole to the Board of Health II for a three-year term expiring June 1, 1951 Pursuant to Chapter 48, Section 8, of the General Laws, as amended, it was voted to appoint Roy A . Cook Appointment as Forest Warden for the year 1958, subject to the ap- proval of the Director of Forestry. Mr. Adams said he would like to suggest that the Selectmen meet occasionally with some of the Committees for the purpose of discussing policy. He said he noticed two appointments to the Capttal Expenditures Committee Policy are men without experience . discussions The Chairman said that if Mr. Adams would suggest an evening, he would try and arrange such a meeting. Mr. Adams said that there has been swimming in the North Street pit and he felt very strongly that something should be done as he noticed several complaints in the police blotter. North Street The Chairman said that the property should be pit posted. He suggested that advice be obtained from the Town Counsel as to what the Board should do about post- ing the property, protecting the Town and enforcing no trespassing. Mr. Adams said he thought the Board should ask I 39 ' the Recreation Committee what progress is being made on the Baskin playground and the North Street pit projects . The Chairman asked if the inquiry should be to Recreation Mr. Snow or the Recreation Committee and suggested that Mr. Gayer also be questioned relative to these two items . Mrs . Morey mentioned a dinner for Mr. Reed and it was agreed to discuss the subject next Monday evening. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 P. M. A true record, Attest: I ce ' tiv/CCle , Sel tmen. 9" Q /`L-1. L1 1 �. I