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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-03-10-BOS-min "76 SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 10, 1958 11 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Toen Office Building, on Monday, March 10, 1958 at 7 :30 P.M. Chairman James, Messrs . Reed, Maloney, Tucker and Mrs. Morey were present. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, Mr. Gayer, Superintendent' of Public Works, and the Executive Clerk were also present . Petition was received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to Pole abandon and remove one pole on Lowell Street from removal approximately 516 feet northerly of Fairlawn Lane. Upon motion of Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mrs. Morey, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for removal of the above described pole . The Chairman read a letter from the Boston Petition Edison Company and the New England Telephone and with- Telegraph Company requesting the Board to grant drawn leave to withdraw on the petition for one pole, Patriots Drive, approximately 40 feet northwest of Meriam Street. Upon motion of Mr. Reed, Seconded by Mra. Morey, it was voted to grant the request. The Chairman read a letter from Ruoeco M. Sidewalk Frasca, 987 Waltham Street, requesting deferment assessment of a sidewalk betterment assessment in the amount of $413.50. Mr. Stevens agreed to check the statute to determine whether or not a sidewalk betterment assessment can be deferred. Mr.Gayer retired at 7:55 P.M. Mr. Stevens reported that the deed to the so- called Head property, 10 Westminister Avenue, was Tax title ready for execution by the Board. He explained that it is not made out to the individual who sub- mitted the highest bid, but is made out to John J. D'Errico of Arlington. He stated that he was re- quested by an Attorney to have the deed made out to Mr. D'Frrico because he is providing the money. The Chairman read a letter from Edwin R. Breslin, 11111 Bloomfield Street, a resident of the Town for five years, Ovising that he would like to participate in 277 l I the town's insurance business and also have his name included in the list of brokers to submit group insurance plans if the town votes for group insurance. Insurance Mr. Maloney reported that he advised Mr. Breslin that the Board would not be adding any agents to the present list because it is as now as large as the Board thinks desirable . It was agreed to reiterate Mr. Maloney's statements in a letter to Mr. Breslin. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. John MacNeil again requesting that he be permitted to compete for Insurance group insurance on town employees. Letter was received from the Board of Selectmen of Concord expressing appreciation for aid given that Town in combatting a fire at Concord Woodworking Com- pany. It was agred to forward a copy of the letter to the Board of Fire Commissioners . Letter was received from the Director of Civil Service advisirg that as a result of the examination for police entrance, an eligible list has now been established. A requisition blank was enclosed for completion II if the Board desires to make an appointment on a per- manent basis. Upon motsn of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted t renew an Auctioneer's license for License John A. Schopp t, 8 Dee Road. Letter wa received from John J. Shaughnessy, 44 Garfield St eet, Woburn, requesting permission to move a wood n dwelling, approximately 24' - 6" Permit x L40' x 0" x 1 ' - 6" high, loaded on dollies, off Concord Turnpi a to Watertown Street, to Pleasant Street, to Mas achusetts Avenue , left on Massachu- setts Avenue to Route 2A, to Lowell Street, along Lowell Street _nto Burlington. Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant the request subject to the following condtions : 1. Contr ctor to contact Chief of Police in advan e to arrange ttie day and time most conve lent for him. 2. Contr ctor to contact Mr. Paul Mazerall, Park apartment. 3. Bond pn file dated September 10 1953, ex- piration date September 10, 1958. 278 1.1 The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington School Committee relative to the possible use of the Barnes property by the School Department for central Barnes administrative offices. property A copy of the letter to the Appropriation Committee was enclosed, advising that, subject to final clari- fication of arrangements with the Selectmen, the Com- mittee plans to recuest 010,500 for renovation of the Barnes property. Mr. Stevens retired at 8 :15 P.M. The Board of Fire Commissioners met with the Selectmen to discuss further the capital expenditures Fire item for replacement of Engine #3, and retired at Engine 8:40 P.M. The Chairman asked if the Board desired to change its recommendation on the fire engine, and Mr. Maloney said he did not know whether Town Meeting would approve it or not. The Chairman said that if the Selectmen do not approve it, the Comissioners will discuss it on the floor. Mr. Reed suggested that the Board let the Com- missioners know in advance what its recommendation will be and then let the Commissioners carry it from there. The Chairman explained that the Boardshould tell Town Meeting whether it is in favor or not. He said when the motion is presented it could be in favor but let the Commissioners carry it. Mr. Vernon C. Page end three other gentlemen met with the Board. Mr. Page said they would like to see if some Sup't . at arrangement can be made for the Superintendent of Town Public Works to be present at the Town Meeting. He Meeting said any questions would be asked through the Board of Selectmen. He said there is no desire to embarrass the Selectmen or the Superintendent of Public Works, but they would like to try it and if it doesn't work they will not try it again. The Chairman explained that the Board is of the opinion that it would be better to have the Superin- tendent present at Precinct Meetings. He said if questions do not arise at an informal meeting they shouldn't arise at the Annual Meeting. He said if the Town Meeting members want answers they should attend the Precinct Meetings . Mr. Reed explained that the Selectmen are the Board of Public Works and should be able to answer any questions. The Chairman said he did not think the Superin- tendent 's presence at Town Meeting would provide any more information. 279 He explained th t he is an administrator of a depart- ment and many of the questions the Board ask him he does not know and has to get the information from his people. • One gentlemen asked if the Chairman was suggest- ing that he would not be helpful at the Precinct Meetings. The Chairman replied in the negative and said if he could not provide the answer at a Precinct Meeting there would be an opportunity to have the answer for the 'down Meeting. The same man asked if he would attend the Pre- cinct Meetings and the Chairman replied in the affir- mative. The group :retired at 8:50 P.M. The Recreation Committee met with the Board to discuss the amounts approved in the budget for 1958, Recreation and the Chairman explained the items which wero not approved as submitted. Mr. Allen suggested that someone in the Park Department be rssponsibl a for the maintenance of the swimming pool, He said someone in that depart- ment should be familiar with the mechanism. ' The Committee retired at 9:25 P.M. The Appropriation Committee, the Chairman of the School Committee, Chairman of the Cemetery Com- Budget missioners and Chairman of the Board of Assessors Meeting met with the Board, the meeting having ticalled by the Appropriation Committee as required by the General By-Laws. The group retired at 10:00 P.M. The subject of the Barnes property being used by the School Committee and Boy Scouts was discussed Barnes and it was agreed to have the Chairman arrange a meet- property ing with the School Committee and Mr. Howard Butler, representing the Boy Scouts to discuss the subject further. Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Tucker, it was voted tc make the following appointments for terms expiring March 21, 1959: Building Inspector Donald K. Irwin Executive Clerk Hazel 1. Murray Public Works Supt. Richard J. Gayer Public Works Asst. Supt.' John J. Carroll Town Engineer Richard J. Gayer Town Counsel Harold E. Stevens 280 'w Mr. Reed was elected Executive Clerk pro-tem. Mr. James moved that William E. Maloney be nominated. p. as Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year, Mr. Tucker seconded the motion. Organization Mr. Adams moved that the nominations be closed and the Executive Clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for William E. Maloney, as Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year which he did. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M. A true record, Attest : xe tiv Clerk, Select n t 1