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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-05-20-BOS-min 446 CC SELECTMEN'S MEETING 11 May 20, 1957 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, May 21, 1957 at 7:30 P.M. Chair- man James, Messrs. Reed, Maloney, Tucker and Mrs. Morey were present. Mr. Gayer, Superintendent of Public Works, and the Executive Clerk were also present. Mr. James J. Carroll', Town Clerk, met with the Board far the drawing of three jurors. The following individuals were drawn for jury duty: Warren E. Jurors Henderson, 169 Blossom Street; Leonard F. Niigata, 60 School Street and Robert H. George, 1614 Spring Street. Mr. Carroll retired. Mr. Gayer referred to the so-called Baskin development, in the area of the new Senior High School, and submitted an estimate of $23,500 Road in for water, sewer, drain and paving a nerrrhighway connection coming in from Waltham Street over the lot now with Baskin owned by the Town. His estimate was based on a development thirty-foot pavement and he pointed out that the present strip of Worthen Road is approximately fifty feet wide. Mrs. Morey said that she thought Worthen Road is too wide. Mr. Maloney explained that Worthen Road was to be a highway across Town and the Board didn't want to have to widen it at a later date. The Chairman said that he understood the Town is required to buildthe road when the developer has built an equivalent length of the accepted street. Mr. Gayer explained that Mr. Stevens has the agreement, but that was his understanding. The Chairman said that the developer cannot get in to build anything until the Town builds a road and Mr. Gayer agreed. The Chairman said that the only difference it makes to the Town is whether it is done first or second and in either event it will cost the tame amount. On the other hand, it might be possible to get some help from the developer in otddr for him to get his equipment in. 447 Mr. Maloney said he thought the Town was obligated to make it possible for the developer to get in. Later in the evening, the Chairman advised Mr. Stevens that it was his recollection that the Town is required, under the terms of the agreement, to put in a road when the developer has built a road of equivalent length. Mr. Stevens read the following excerpt from the Agreement. "Work on the said right of way, referred to in paragraph one of this Agreement, and on the said Board of Survey Street, rbferred to in paragraph two of this Agreement shall be commended only when the said Lexington Estates Trust or its successor in title has procured the approval of the Lexington Planning Board of plans for the layout end development of the remaining land of said Lexington Estates Trust, and has procured the approval of the Board of Survey of the Town of Lexington of plans showing a pro- posed Board of Survey Street on said remaining land of Lexington Estates Trust that will meet the Board of Survey Street to be constructed by the Town of Lexington from Waltham Street, said street or other streets tO be con/. structed by said Lexington Estates Trust as shown on said Board of Survey plan to be at least equal in length to the Board of Survey Street to be constructed by the Town of Lexington, and has entered into written agreement with the Town of Lexington for the completion of said street or streets or an agreed portion thereof and has actually commenced- work under said Agreement." Mr. Reed asked if the Town had to make a road passable for the developer at this time and Mr. Stevens replied in the negative. He said they do have access through the other end and whether it is a practical access or not, they can get into it but not very con- viently. They might find it easier to travel over the road the Planning Board would select as the road to be built by the Town. He said they might find it more convenient and less expensive. He explained that there is no requirement as to when the Town shall complete it. If the developer comes in the other way and starts construction, then the Town starts construction. He said the thing to do is to determine where that road is to go, and then provide funds to proceed with it. The Chairman said that means a Town Meeting, and Mr. Stevens said he did not know whether there was 4418r" going to be a Town Meeting in June or not. Be said he did not think the Board would want one in June and one in September. Mr. Gayer presented the Chairman with a summary of bids received today for three 2-ton dump trucks, one i-ton pickup truck and one 3/4-ton pickup truck as follows: Rowe-Jackson Chevrolet Three 2-ton dump trucks $14,073.66 Less trade-in allowance _3.095.51 Total- three units 16,97t5.15 One i-ton pickup truck 1,988.77 Less trade-in allowance 660.32 *, Total - one unit l,jdo.45 One 3/4-ton pickup truck 2,273.48 Less trade-in allowance 667.32 Total one unit 1,606.16 Total 5 units $13,912.76 Truck Sales & Service (Dodge) ' Three 2-ton dump trucks 12,647.43 Less trade-in allowance _14442 Total - three units 11,1144.4.3 One i'-ton pickup truck 1,739.00 Less trade-in allowance 200.00 Total - one unit 1,539.00 One 3/4-ton truck 1,936.00 Less trade-in allowance 200.00 1,736.00 Total 5 units *14.442.43 International Harvester Co. Three 2-ton dump trucks 'Total $11,500.00 One 1/2-ton pfiokkp truck No bid One 3/4-ton pickup truck No bid 4449 Automotive Service Co. (GMC) Three 2-ton dump trucks $12,14.50.00 Less trade-in allowance 675.00 Total - three units 11,775.00 One 1/2-ton pickup truck 1,755.00 Less trade -in allowance 155.00 Total - one unit l,bOO.00 One 3/14.-ton pickup truck 2,000.00 Less trade-in allowance 10.00 Total one unit l,6 0.00 Total 5 units $15,225.00 G.M.C. Truck & Coach Div. Three 2-ton dump trucks 12,339.00 One 1/2-ton pickup truck 1,656.98 One 3/4.-ton pickup truck 1.850.94 Total 5 unite 15,846.92 Less allowance 5 units 480.00 15,366.92 Mrs. Morey risked if Mr. Gayer felt all the trucks were comparable and he replied that with a standard make, it is all quality.merchandise. Mr. Gayer explained that there are three 1941 Chevrolet dump trucks, a 19148 Ford dump truck a 194.9 1� Chevrolet dump truck, a 1 3/4 ton pickup truck and a 1948 Ford 1/2 ton pickup truck. Mr. James asked if there were bids received from Ford and Mr. Gayer, replied that he talked to them atter the bids had been received and they had forgotten about them. Mr. Maloney explained that he has tried the smaller make trucks and has not been satisfied. However, if the Town asks for specifications and the bidders meet them it is almost obligated to purchase from the low bidder. Upon motion of Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mrs. Morey, it was voted to accept the bid submitted by Rowe-Jackson for five units at a total price of $13,912.76 450 r CNJ L's7 The Chairman read a letter from Whitman & Howard in relation to the bide received May 13th for demoli- tion of the concrete tank and sewer work. The low bid for demolition of the tank was sub- mitted by the American Building & Wreaking Co, in the amount of $11,500 which is $1,500 above the appropria- tion. Whitman & Howard reported that this is kin old reliable concern and $11,500 is the best price to be had. It vas their recommendation that the Board try to get additional funds as soon as possible due to the fact that the steel for the tank is due this Fall and the new foundation must be built in the meantime. The Chairman said that the Board could ask for a transfer or request an appropriation if there is a Demolition Special Town Meeting. of concrete Mr. Stevens said the latter could be done only if tank the low bidder would hold his bid open. Mr. Reed said that if a transfer is requested, it could be done right away. Mr. Stevens left the meeting at 8:05 P.M. It was agreed to request the Appropriation Com- mittee to transfer the sum of $1500 from the Re- Transfer serve Fund to enable the Board to accept the bid and enter into a contract for the demolition of the con- crete water tower. In the matter of sewer work, Whitman & Howard recommended accepting the alternate bid of $73,057 submitted by George Brox, Inc. By using the alter- Sewer nate, ,there will be a saving of $1,625. bid Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mrs. Morey, it was voted to accept the• low bid submitted by George Bnnx, Inc. for Sewer Work, Contract No. 3, using the alternate of #73',057.09. At 8:00 P.M. Thr. Lionel Lynch met with the Board. , He said he would like to know why he was let go as an employee of the Highway Department. The Chairman asked if he had been told and he replied that he did not understand what Mr. Gayer told him. The Chairman explained that the position the Board takes is that it hires department heads to operate the departments. Re said that the hoard of Selectmen has neither the time or energy to take care of details, and that is why it hires depart- ment heads. He explained that if a department 1 451 � � ��� i� a sinuigitle he did not believe anything could be accomplished by discussion this evening and if Mr. Lynch wanted to talk to Mr. Gayer tomorrow that is all that can be done. Mr. Lynch retired at 8:15 P.M. Mrs. Williams and four other individuals met with the Board. She said the problem 4as to do with the traffic on Paul Revere Road in connection with the children walking to school. She said the school bus wa'e taken off and they have no objection to the children walking to school providing something 6an be done about the traffic problem at that time in the morning. She explained that out of thirty-five families involved, twenty-eight attended a meeting at her house. They opposed installation of side- walks because of the cost. They wanted the sewer installed and for some of them further costs for a sidewalk would be substantial. Furthermore, the did*- walk would have to be plowed before eight in the morning to be of any use. She said the parents would like to have a police officer on duty from 7:30 until 9:00 in the morning. ' Mrs. Williams said another solution which was Traffic on suggested was one-way traffic on Hill Street and Paul Revere Paul Revere Road from 7:30 in the morning until Road 9:00, going front Massachusetts Avenue to Bedford Street. She said they felt this could be put into effect immediately, it would not be permanent and would not cost the Town any money. She reported that there are 103 children going to school in the morning who walk on Paul Revere Road and sixty- seven more in another two years. Mrs. Williams reported that a traffic count was made between 7:45 A.M. until 8:30 or 9:00 A.M. On May 9th there were 156 cars; May 10th 138 cars; May 13th 158 cars; May 14th, 340 cars; May 15th, 53 tetra. Upon investigating the drop in the number of cars they found a power shovel working which blocked through traffic on Bill- Street. Mrs. Williams said the -group would lila to see something done immediately which would not cost the purple or the town any -money. She asked if there was anything they could do to help the Federal road going through. 1 452 r [17 The Chairman said he doubted if the Board could ' give an answer relative to making the streets one-tray. He explained that it requires a survey to be made by the State and approval by the State which takes time .' Furthermore, Hill Street and Paul Revere Road are both Chapter 90 roads which are County roads. He said he' was not sure that the Board had the legal right to re- quest one-way traffic, but the subject could be explored. One of the group asked when the by-pass road would be constructed and the Chairman replied that all the in- formation the Board had been able to obtain is that it , is supposed to be in some congressional budget now. Mr. Reed explained that it is in the Air Force budget and that budget has hot been approved. lie said it is very difficult to obtain information on the subject. Mr. iteed explained that this is a by-pass road purposely constructed to by-pass the town, coming from the point opposite Coolidge Avenue to Revere and Hill Streets and then Paul Revere Road. He said he thought there would be some difficulty in having it made a one- way street. be suggested as a possible solution pro- hibiting right turns on Hill Street between certain hours which would have to be erstsusced to be effective.. He said no right turn would eliminate the traffic from Bedford Street. One man present said that there are old people living on the street and he did not think it would be fair to ask them to pay for sidewalks. Mr. Stevens returned to the meeting and Mr. xeed asked him what the possibility would be of getting one way signs on a County road during certain hours in the morning. Mr. Stevens said that he could not recall ever having tried to. He said it would be tip to the County Commissioners to do it and it would seem to him very doubtful that they would consider limiting a County way to one-way traffic. He explained that the road coming over from Coolidge Avenue, Revere and Hill Streets was referred to as a by-pass around the oentar. The County and State aid was obtained on that basis. He said it would be difficult now to ask the County to restrict it for local use. Mr. Reed said the Board was talking about some thing on a temporary basis and Mr r8teiens said 'he thought if the State and County Commissioners re- viewed it, it would be doubtful. 453 Mrs. Morey said the Board could request it. Mr. Stevens explained that he was just trying to be realistic. The Chairman said the Board would request No Right Turn signs and also One Way and see what happens. The group retired at 9:50 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Stevens in regard to Boston Edison Company sewer easement. The sewer being constructed in the Lowell Street area in- volves a small triangular portion of land owned by Boston the Boston Edison Company and the company will grant Edison the sewer easement s© it would be all right to go ahead sewer and do the construction work without waiting for the easement actual easement grant. However, the company will grant the easement upon the condition that no betterment is or shall be assessed on the land or on the grantor's other adjoining land on account of the construction and maintenance of the sewer or its availability for use by the grantor. he said he felt the company justified in insisting that no betterments be assessed. The proposed grant of easement containing the pro- vision that no betterments would be assessed was aceptable to the Board and the Chairman agreed to so advise Mr. Stevens by letter. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Water Order to sign a Taking Order for the installation of a water line in Tavern Band with no betterments to be assessed in the following form: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, se. Town of Lexington • At a meeting of the. Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington held on the 20th defy of May, 1957, it is ORDERED: Whereas at a Town Meeting duly called, warned and held on March 4, 1957, namely at an adjourned session thereof duly held on March 25, 1957 in accordance with the provisions of law aaplicable thereto, it was unanimously "VOTED: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install water mains not less than six inches but lees than sixteen inches in diameter in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen .may determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or 454 r Tj otherwise, and to take by eminent domain or otherwise acquire any fee, easement br other interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of $106,600.00 of which $2,600.00 is to be transferred from the Water Assessment Fund; $14,000.00 is to be transferred from the Water Department Surplus; and the balance of $90,000.00 is to be provided by the issue of bonds or notes of the Town; and that the. Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and he hereby is authorized to borrow tjie sum of $90,000.00 and issue bonds or notes of the Town. therefor, to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended, within a period not exceeding fifteen years." NOW, THEREFORE, we, the undersigned, being a majority of the Board of Selectmen of said Town of Lexington, duly elected and qualified and acting as such do hereby determine that the easements herein taken are necessary for the purpose of installing water mains and, therefore, pursuant to the aforesaid vote and under and by virtue of the provisions of Chapter 79 of the General Laws and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, and of any and every other power and authority us hereto in any way enabling, take in the name and on behalf of said Town of Lexington the perpetual rights and easements to lay, construct, install, inspect, repair, renew, replace, operate and forever maintain water mains and any and all appurtenances thereto, and to do all other acts incidental thereto, including the right to pass along and over the land for the aforesaid purposes, in, through and under the following described parcel of land being a portion of Tavern Lane, an unaccepted street in said Lexington, and shown upon a plan entitled "Plan of Easement For Water Main in Tavern Lane Lexington - Mass." dated May 1957, Richard J. Gayer, Town Engineer, to be recorded herewith, and bounded and described as follows x. Beginning at a point of compound curvature in the westerly sideline of Tavern Lane, said point being southerly and distant 92.09 feet along a curve of 205.00 feet radius from a point of curvature, thence bearing to the left with a curve of 201.93 feet radius distant 103.19 feet to a point of tangency, thence southerly distant 161.92 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 470.00 feet radius distant 122.11 feet to a point of compound curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 20 feet radius distant 48.58 feet to a point of tangency, thence bearing to ALM the right along the northerly sideline of Eliot Road with a curve of 231.60 feet radius distant 80 feet more or less to a point, thence northerly distant 34 feet more or less to a point, thence bearing to the left with a curve of 510.00 feet radius distant 197.31 feet to a point of tangency, thence northerly distant 161.92 feet to a point of curvature, thence bearing to the right with a curve of 161.93 feet radius distant 82.75 feet to a point of compound curvature, thence westerly distant 40.00 feet to a point of beginning, all as shown on the aforesaid pland and marked "Easement for Water Main". Said rights and easements in the land included within the above description are taken without interference with or prejudice to the rights of the respective owners of the land, except so far as is reasonably necessary in the exercise of the rights and easements hereby taken, and there are reserved to the respective owners and their het*s, successors and assigns all of their respective rights in and to the use of their lands lying within- said described land for all lawful purposes not inconsistent with the use thereof for all of the purposes hereinabove mentioned. On each occasion that the Town enters upon the land in which the aforesaid rights and easements are taken and 1 performs any work thereon, it shall be the obligation of the Town to remove all surplus material and to leave the premises in reasonably the same condition as when the entry was made. Any trees upon the land included within the above- described strips are included within the taking. The land in which the aforesaid rights and easements are taken are believed to belong to the following named parties, but if the mane of the owner of any of said land or of any interest therein is not correctly stated, it is to be ,understood that such land or interest is owned by an owner unknown to us: OWNER LAND AS SHOWN ON TEE PLAN Clarence Walker Lot 1 Raymond A. Bond, Clarence S. Walker, Lincoln Higgins and New England Trust Co. Lot 2 Josephine Berglund Unnumbered lot 4.56 1-' MC OWNER LAND AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN C21 Lexington Historical Society Unnumbered lot ' Rowland M. and Irene H. Wardrobe Lots 8 and B Bryant C. and Irene H. Emerson Lot 10 John M. and Maureen M. Geaghan Lot 11 No betterments are to be assessed for the im- provment for which this taking is made. And said Board, having considered the question of• damages, hereby determines that no damages have been sustained and none are awarded. WITNESS our hands at Lexington as aforesaid, this `' 20th said of May, 1957. Raymond W. James Ralph H. Tucker Ruth Morey Haskell W. Reed Majority of the Selectmen of the Town of Lexington COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ' Middlesex, ss. May 20, 1957 Then personally appeared the above-named Raymond W. James, 411-1-14:.: T. Maloney, Ruth Morey, Haskell W. Reed and Ralph H. Tucker, known to me to be a majority of the duly elected?, qualified and acting Selectmen of the Town of Lexington and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be their free act and deed, before me, Hazel J. Murray My commission expires: Nov. 29. 1957 1 457 The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Stevens with reference to Mr. Tro,eano's letter relative to land situated in the rear of Sunnyknoll Avenue now owned by Abbie W. Fuller. Mr. Stevens reviewed the situation Release he at the Registry Of 'Medi and f©ufd.Mr. Trope'artO is Abbie Fula correct in stating that the Town purported to take tax title the land, on which taxes have been paid regularly, in- stead of the 25 toot strip of land on which the taxes have not been paid. In view of this situation he said the taking by the Town was invalid and he prepared a release of all right, title and interest acquired by the Town under the tax taking and foreclosure. Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Tucker, it was voted to sign the release, the original of which is to be mailed to Mr. Tropeano. At 9:20 P.M. the Board of Fire Commissioners met with the Selectmen. The Chairman referred to the Commissioners ' letter of April 9th requesting a transfer of $600 for, the main- tenance of the ambulance. He explained that the Board Transfer had acknowledged the request but at the time there was mo Appropriation Committee, and no action could be taken. However, the Committee will be organized very shortly and the request for a transfer made. He recalled that the Board also referred to the number of pieces if equipment responding to accident calls. He said it was his recollection when the res- cue truck was purchased, its primary purpose was for accident work. He said he felt, particularly in re- gard to automobile accidents, that the rescue truck should be the only piece of equipment going to ac- cidents on the first call. It has a radio .and if any- thing else is needed, a call could be put through. Mr. Sheldon said he had asked the Chief for a record of the ambulance calls from the first of the year to date. There were 98 and 1+3 were automobiles Ambulance accidents. Twenty-two were needless runs and on twenty-one occasions the ambulance *WAS used to take someone to the hospital. He said it was a difficult situation and agreed that now they are sending too much equipment. He said the fire apparatus is sent on the theory that there may be a fire. He said that piece of apparatus could be left and could be summoned. However, if there Is a fire the extra ten or fifteen Minutes might be fatal to someone. He explained that in half the cases the ambulance should have been there. He said if the ambulance is on the scene, patients can be taken to the hospital ten or fifteen minutes quicker. 458 C�7 Mr. Sheldon said the Chairman was correct in stating that the rescue truck was purchased for this purpose. He said it is also out at night for lights, and it could be used as an emergency ambulance. He said that, however, there are two disadvantages. It is not a comfortablb rifle and it woulh be taking that piece of apparatus out of town and if it is out of town, it is not in town. He said the Fire Department receives its calls from the Polite. They report the accidents and most of the calls come in before the police arrive at the accident. He said to receive a call from the scene of the accident would be better. He said that they would have to wait for the police to get to the accident and then wait for the right equip- ment to arrive. He stated that since they have not had- any cases where fire was Involved they could leave the engine at the station and lee it be summoned. He said it is obvious that the department has been overservicing the accidents, and some lines have to be drawn. How they can draw them, without taking chances he did not know. Mr. Tucker asked if the rescue truck had fire equip- ment and Mr. Sheldon replied that it has extinguishers, jackhammpers and stretchers. Mr. Tucker asked if they turned the hose on if a car was on fire and Mr. Fitzgerald said it depended on the type of fire. The Chairman said that it would be gasoline or oil and Mr. Fitzgerald said it could be inside the car. The Chairman asked how many accident calls in= volved fires and Mr. Sheldon said of the forty-three, Chief Cook could not say, but possibly four or five. Mr. Fitzgerald said that there had been one that he knew of since the first of the year. The Chairman explained that the Board was thinking of the procession of vehicles which looks humorous and second, safety. Furthermore, the department is short of men and here is a way possibly to avoid short- age by cutting down on the number of pieces •of equipment sent out en accidents. Mr. Fitzgerald said he thought they could cut down as the State police has a better 'patrol of Route 2 now and the coverage on Route 128 is better. He said there a re a number of cases where they could wait until the police cars arrive at the acene and then radio back. He said he thought it should be tried. The Chairman and Mr. Reed stated that they were in favor of trying it. Mr. Sheldon said it would require instructions from the Board so the police would know the Fire Department is going to wait until a call is received from the police. Mr. Fitzgerald said he thought they could save many runs by waiting. 459 The Chairman suggested, and the Board agreed, that it be tried for a month to see how it works, Mr. Sheldon requested the Board to send the Com- missioners a letter advising the effective date. The Chairman inquired about two men in the Public Works Department who have applied for positions as fire men and Mr. Sheldon explained that one of the two men Appoint has completed his physical and the other one has not. for Fire The Chairman asked if they had been appointed when Dept. the Board heard about it and Mr. Sheldon replied in the negative. The Chairman inquired on what basis prig ity for vacations is determined. Vacations Mr. Sheldon replied that it has been based on the order in which these men were appointed and if more than one man was appointed on the same date, it be- came an alphabetical arrangement. The Chairman asked if it was determined' by length of service in the department regardless of rank and Mr. Sheldon replied in the affirmative. The Chairman explained that the Board has sent the Chief of Pollee a letter to the effect that vacation choice shall be on the basis of service within the de- partment regardless whether the individual is a private or an officer, Mr. Sheldon said he thought that was resonable and the Chairman said it might be well to make it uni- form. Be asked if the Fire Department had privates who have had longer periods of service than officers and Mr. Sheldon rylied that there are two. Mr. Sheldon said that the men all seem satisfied and they have had no trouble. The Commissioners retired at 8:50 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Greeley stat- ing that the Town voted to have the new Town Office Building to match the old and this has been done, includ- ing painting it white. He said that the Old Town Office Building is being painted yellow and should be changed to the original white at ones. The Board agreed that the new and the old building should be the same color. Mr. Reed said he thought painting the old building should be held up until a decision has been made. The Chairman said that painting should be stopped on both buildings and someone should contact Mr. Brooks, Chairman of the New Town Office Building Committee. 460 L�7 Mr. Reed said he thought it was upto the Town Office Building Committee to decide onthe color and Painting then paint the old building the same, and it was left Town at that Offices The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Arthur F. Scammell, 7 Bates Road requesting that trees be planted, on her half of the street. Mr. Gayer reported that this request is one the list and when he gets to the point where all requests are fulifilled and hers is in order, it will be filled. Mr. Gayer presented the following bids received for a water billing machine. Underwood Corporation $3,541.50 Less 10% 1;%.15 3,1137.3! Less trade-in 157.00 $3,030.15 Burroughs Corporation 3,998.00 Less 10% )92.80 3,596.20 Less trade-in 300.00 3,298.20 National Cash Register Co. 3,750.00 Less trade-in 200.00 3,550.00 Mr. Gayer explained that the department can use the stand it is now using for the Underwood machine. That is an item not shown but it would be added on, and would add. $ 50. Mrs . Morey asked if it would be extra on all three bids and Mr. Gayer replied in the affirmative. Mr. Gayer explained that with a Burroughs machine he would have to change the forms now being used. Upon motion of Mr. Tucker, , seconded by Mrs. Morey, it was voted to accept the low bid. submitted by the Underwood Corporation. The Chairman read a letter from Paul . McCormack, representing Mrs. Andrew F. Kilgour, who has com plained out the trucks and machinery owned by Mr. Robert 461 Trebino, 83 Spring Street. A report was received from Mr. Irwin advising that an April 8, 1957 a letter was sent to Mr. Trebino concerning the use of the premises for parking his Complaint trucks and earth-moving equipment. He made an in- spection on May 17th and found a violation of the Zon- ing By-law and as Mr. Trebino evidently does not intend to abate it, a formal complaint will have to be filed against him. It was agreed to request Town Counsel to contact Mr. McCormack. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Palmer, Secre- tary to the Board of Retirement with reference to Retirement Arthur Silva's term as a member of the Board which will election expire July 1, 1957. It was agreed to request Mr. Palmer to follow the procedure and arrangements for the election that was held in 1954. The Chairman read a letter from John M. Belding, Chairman of the Cary Memorial Library Addition Committee, with reference to a previous letter and conversations with Mr. Maloney regarding parking facilities. If there is a possibility that the town will acquire additional' Library property, the grading and paving plans should be changed parking at an early date. Library The Chairman said the Board should know what addi- tional land would cost and then determine whether it is worthwhile or not. Mr. Maloney agreed to check into the subject further. Letter was received from Paul Lloyd, on behalf of the Lexington 1 -H Horse Club, requesting permisstbn to conduct a horse show at 202 Cedar Street on June 30th Permit beginning at 12:30 P.M. The letter explained that all parking would be completely off Cedar Street. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Reed, it was voted to grant the request. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Reed, Licenses it was voted to grant the following licenses: Harold Ryan, d.b.a. Concord Hill Grocery Sunday Sales George H. Phelan, 11 Cary Avenue Peddler 4b 2 N The Planning Board met with the Selectmen at 10:35 P.M. and Mr. Jaquith went over the proposed notuce of the Planning Board Hearing on an amendments to the Zoning By-law so as to provide for an additional type of zoning districts to be designated 0 t - Regional Shopping Center Districts. A tentative date for a Special Town Meeting was set as June 21Eth. The Planning Board and Mr. Gayer retired at 11:00 P.M. The Chairman reported that the Moderator would like to have a member of the Board of Selectmen serve on the Group Insurance Study Committee. Mr. Maloney agreed to contact Mr. Ferguson and advise him that the Selectmen are of the opinion that someone with more time to devote tb the committee should be asked to serve on it. Mr. Tucker agreed to represent the Board on the Hospital Needs Study Committee. It was unanimously voted to re-appoint Mrs. Eleanor Litbhfield a member of the Town Celebrations Committee for a three-year term expiring April 30, 1960. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M. A true record, Attest: Eke tiv Cler*, Selec en 4163 BID OPENING May 27, 1957 A meeting was held in the Selectmen's Room, Tawn Office Building, on Monday, May 27, 1957 at 5:00 P.M. for the purpose of receiving bids for cast iron pipe, hydrants, tapping sleeves and valves, with boxes, and gate valves. Mr. Gayer, Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. Kraynick, Whitman & Howard engineer, and the Executive Clerk to the Board were present. Bids were opened and read by Mr. Gayer as follows : Cast Iron Pipe Shahmoon Industries, Inc. 6700' - $4.77 per foot 650' - 6" 1.92 per foot Terms: Net cash within 30 days from date of invoice Shipment: one week from date of order United States Pipe & Foundary Co. 6700' - 12" 4.83 per foot 650' - 6" 1.94 per foot Terms: Net cash 30 days from date of invoice Shipment: three weeks after receipt of order R. D. Wood Company 6700' - 12" 4.82 per foot 650' - 6" 1.94. per foot Terms : Prices firm Shipment: two to three weeks 1 464 r GC ydrant s ' The Ludlow Valve Manufacturing Co. 18 90.0 hydrants $185.68 each Terms: 2% 10 days, Net 30 days Shipment: Six to sight weeks H. R. Prescott & Sons, Inc. 18 hydrants 168.89 each Terms: 2% 10 days or city pay day, Net 30 days Shipment: Two to three weeks Public Works Supply Company Model 18 Darling/hydrants 170.33 each Terms: 2% 10 days, Net 30 days Shipment: Three to four weeks Hilso Supply, Inc. 18 hydrants 197.53 each Alternate 177.78 Terms : 2% 10 days, Net 30 days Shipment: Four weeks Tapping Sleeves & Valves. with Boxes The ludlow Valve Manufacturing Co. 2 - 12" x 12" x 12" 335.92 each Terms: 2% 10 days, Net 30 days Shipment: Four to six weeks Public Works Supply Company 2 - 12 x 12 Darling 316.50 each Terms: 2% 10 days, Net 30 days Shipment; Three to four weeks 61 H. R. Prescott & Sons, Inc. 2 - 12" x 12" M & H $303.68 Terms : 2% 10 days, or city pay day Net 30 days Shipment: Two to three weeks Hilco Supply, Inc. 2 - 12 x 12 303.65 Terms: 1% 10 days, net 30 days Shipment: Part at once, complete two to four weeks Gate Valves and Boxes Hilco Supply, Inc. 8 - 12" 167.94 each 1 - 8" 89.66 21 - 6" 61.89 each Terms: 1% 10 days, Net 30 days Shipment: Delivery from stock H. R. Prescott & Sons, Inc. 8 - 12" 168.93 each 1 - 8" 94.16 21 - 6" 61.88 each Terms: 2% 10 days, or city pay day, net 30 days Shipment: Two to three weeks The Ludlow Valve Manufacturing Co., Inc. 8 - 12" 186.91 each 1 - 8" 99.79 21 - 6" 68.53 each Terms: 2% 10 days, Net 30 days Shipment: Stock to 15 days Public Works Supply Company 8 - 12" 181,67 each 1 - 8" 92.45 1 46 21 - 6" 63.80 each , Terms: 2% 10 days, net 30 days Shipment: Three to Pour weeks The meeting adjourned at 5:20 P.M. A true record, Attest: x�tve jler Sete en