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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-09-16-BOS-min 111 SELECTMEN'S MEETING September 16, 1957 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, September 16, 1957 at 7:00 P.M. Chairman James , Messrs . Reed, Maloney, Tucker and Mrs. Morey were present. Mr. Gayer, Superintendent of Public Works, and the Executive Clerk were also present. Petition was received from the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Guy Company for permission to locate two anchor guys and and polo two poles on Morgan Road, a private way running from location Jean Road. Mr. Gayer reported that the proposed locations are on a private way and the owners have signed. The Chairman explained that the petition is for two anchor guys and tqo poles, one of which is on Morgan Road, a private wa and the other one on f' a proposed private way/'} ieh the Town of Lexington is an abutter and that is the reason for the petition. He said the Board had to approve as a property owner. Mr. Gayer said that this installation may be helpful when the new transmitter is put up on the water tower. Upon motion of Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mrs. Morey, it was voted to grant permission requested for the location of two anchor guys and two poles on Morgan Road. The Chairman read a letter from William A. Oliver, 106 School Street, requesting removal of a tree from Tree in front of his property. Letter was received from Mr. Gayer advising that he had Mr. Mazerall check the tree and received a report that it should be trimmed and the dead wood removed, but he did not recommend removal. The Chairman said he felt the Board should go along with Mr. Mazerall's recommendation and report back to Mr. Oliver. The members of the Board agreed. Mrs. Zubowitch's request for removal of a tree Tree at 86 Oak Street was held over from the last meeting of the Board. Mrs. Morey reported that the tree does occupy about half the width of the sidewalk and there are V �-C a couple of cracks that should be repaired with cold patch. Mr. Gayer said if the Board wanted to have the tree taken down he would do so, but he did not recom- mend removing it. The Chairman asked if it presented a problem plowing snow and Mr. Gayer replied in the negative . The Chairman said that if there are irregularities in the sidewalk that need patching that could be done and the request for removing the tree denied. The Board agreed. The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners, together with five recommendations in regard to the dump which they felt would help the Fire Department and also save the Town money and con- serve water. Letter was also received from Mr. Gayer commenting on each of the suggestions. The Chairman asked when the hydrant is to• be in- stalled at the dump and Mr. Gayer replied that he would have it installed as soon as possible, but pre- ferred not to state any definite time. He said that Dump there are other things to be done which he feels are of more impottanee. Mr. Maloney pointed out that when the water main is put in, many of the fires can be extinguished with out calling the Fire Department. Mr. Tucker reported that yesterday afternoon there was a load of garbage at the dump which had attracted many flies. He asked if it would accomplish anything to have two or three signs, of the type that can be moved, placed near the dumping area, relative to dumping garbage with a brief statement that it is prohibited for health reasons and punishable by a fine. Mr. Gayer said he thought it was a good suggestion. Be said the other approach is to have someone from the Health Department take an officer to the dump and spend some time there, but they just don't have time . Mr. Tucker asked if there was a spray that would reduce the fly menace. Mr. Gayer agreed to check and find out whether or not something can be done . The Chairman read a letter from the Town Meeting Members Association stating that it is the desire of the Association to have department heads attend Town Meetings and be prepared to answer c,uestions, having in mind particularly the Planning Director, Director of Public Works and Town Accountant. The letter also 1 asked the Board's immediate attention for the Special Town Meeting this evening. The Chairman said he thought it was a little late for this evening. Mrs. Morey said that the presence of the Depart- ment heads would be more helpful at the precinct meet- ings and there would not be the formality that there is at a Town Meeting. She said a Town Meeting hardly seems the place for the Department heads. Mr. Tucker pointed out that a precinct meeting has no official standing. Mr. Reed said that it does not have an official standing, but the Association feels that it wants the meetings. Mr. Maloney said the precinct meetings are where subjects important to the members are dis- cussed and he thought that would be the t3.me to discuss matters with the Department heads. Mr. Reed said that the Board has had Department Town Meet3nE heads present when there was some subject the Board wanted him to explain. He said to have them present at Town Meeting would, to him at least, be putting the employees in an undesirable position. He said the Board of Selectmen is the Board of Public Works and should be answering the questions. The Chairman suggested, and the Board agreed, to advise the Association that the Board would like to have this arrangement instituted at precinct meet- ings; it being the opinion of the Board that more in- formation and help would be derived from the Department heads attending Precinct Meetings where there would not be the formality of a Town Meeting. Application for Certificate of Incorporation was received on behalf of Thomas J. Wilson, 73 Meriam Cert, of Street, and others not residents of Lexington, to Inc. be known as Blue Knights Officers Association, Inc. Satisfactory character reference was received from Chief Rycroft. Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to sign the application and return it to Edward J. Cronin, Secretary of State . Letter was received from Chief John Wi. Rycroft requesting the appointment of Lieutenant Corr as. Acting Chief during his Annual vacation beginning Acting 22nd. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Reed, Chief it was voted to appoint Lieutenant James F. Corr as Acting Chief of Police during the period of time L 8 Chief Rycroft is on his annual vacation, starting September 22nd. List was received from Freedom, Inc. , 110 Tremont Street, Boston, of the names and addresses Good on Good Citizenship awards. Mr. Robert Custance, Citizen- 88 Hancock Street was named for Lexington. ship award Letter was received from James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, together with copy of Traffic Control Signal Traffic Permit No. 1781 - Massachusetts Avenue at Adams Signal School. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. David W. Walsh's offer of $500 for tax title lots 2631265 inclusive on Wood Street. A proposal to sell these lots Tax title was advertised in the September 12, 1957 issue of the Lexington Minute-man. No persons contacted the Selectmen's Office as a result of the advertisement. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Tucker, it was voted to sell and convey tax title lots 263-265 inclusive On Wood Street to David W. Walsh. Application was received from Ray Feeley, d.b.a. Lexington Theatre for renewal of his Theatre License. License Upon motion of Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to grant the License. Form letter was received from the United States Day Committee, Inc. , together with proposed pro- U. S. Day clamation for observance, October 23rd. No action was taken by the Board. Mrs. Morey suggested that Mr. Adams might be able to use the material in the Minute-man. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting at 7:35 P.M. The Chairman reported that Mr. Tucker received a Sidewalk letter from Mr. Sussman, in regard to the proposed sidewalk on Massachusetts Avenue, with a statement signed by property owners indicating their willingness to make such arrangements as reasonable and necessary in order that the sidewalk shall not cause the removal or destruction of trees. Mr. Gayer reported that Mr. Sussman had called him and asked if he would be willing to meet with him. Mr. Gayer told him he would, but he heard nothing further. He said he thought the Board should decide to put in the sidewalks. He said Town Counsel has indicated that the Town cannot go back on their property and he thought there is only one solution. 9- ' Mrs . Morey asked if he meant to proceed as planned and Mr. Gayer replied in the affirmative. He said the Town is trying to do a good job with the least amount of damage. Mr. Reed asked if Mr. Gayer was referring to the original plan or the one with changes. Mr. Gayer said he meant the plan presented to the Board the other evening. Mr. Reed said he thought the group should be in- vited to meet with the Board at which time J!r. Gayer could explain what he has prepared, and the Board agreed. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Stevens rela- tive to the type of business that can be conducted on land owned by Westlex Corporation and located off West- view Street. It was Mr. Stevens ' opinion that the type of Zoning business carried on by the firm of Avery & Saul, prospective purchaser of the property, would not qualify under the term "light hanufaeturing" as used in our Zoning By::Law. The Chairman said he would send a copy of Mr. Stevens ' letter to Westlex Corporation. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M. A true record, Attest : exective Jerk Selecten 10 BID OPENING September 23, 1957 Bids for sewer work, Town of Lexington, Contract No. 7 were received at the Selectmen's Office on Mon- day, September 23, 1957 at 5:00 P.M. Mr. Howard, rep- senting Whitman & Howard, Messrs. Kraynick and Gayer were present. The Executive Clerk to the Board of Selectmen was also present. The bids were opened and read by Mr. Howard as follows : Bidder Proposal Alternate Check Ricci & DeSantis Construction $94,585.00 $91,675.00 $2,000 J. W. Construction Co. 162,180.00 2,000 N. Cibotti & Sons 83,370.00 81,795.00 2,000 (Letter taking exception to the time without any suggested time . ) Joseph Lazaro Corp. 138,325.00 115,775.00 2,000 Crognale Construction Co. 107,485.00 107,955.00 2,000 Pitt Construction Co. 173,637.50 93,937.50 2,000 Richard White Sons 79,243.35 77,443.35 2,000 C. DiMartino & Sons 105,225.00 102,525.00 2,000 Susi & DeSantis Co. 94,150.00 91,900.00 2,000 The meeting adjourned at 5:25 P.M. A true record, Attest : cr Executive Clerk, Selectmen C fi 11