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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-11-05-BOS-min 134 '.4 M1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING I November 5, 1956 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, November 5, 1956 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. James, Maloney, and Tucker were present. Mr. Gayer, Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, and the Executive Clerk were also present. Mrs. Morey arrived at 8:15 P.M. Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, met with Jurors the Board for the drawing of two jurors. William F. Caddy, 52 Paul Revere Road and Mr. William A. Morrill, III, 352 Marrett Road, were drawn for jury duty. Mr. Carroll retired. Mr. Stevens reported that the only claim still outstanding arising put of accidents that occured during snow plowing operations last March is one of Claim Thomas J. Porter, Jr., 32 Cliffe Avenue. One of the town trucks struck his parked car and knocked offaa rear-view mirror. He said that he has obtained a general release from Mr. Porter in the amount of $7.50 and requested that a check for this amount be made out to Mr. Porter and sent to him so that the matter may be closed. Mr. Stevens presented a letter from the Director of Accounts approving payment of two judgments rendered against the town in favor of Claim Workingmen's Cooperative Bank in the amount of $9,113.20 and in favor of Herman B. MacKay and Margaret R. MacKay in the amount of $23,829.06, plus costs of $64.85. The Clerk was instructed to submit a copy of the letter to the Town Accountant. Letter was received from Mr. Stevens re claim against Veronica Belke. Mr. Ga ijiformed him that on September 7, 1956 a town/di 'ted by Claim. his department was struck while on Bedford Street at the intersection of Hill Street, by a vehicle owned by Veronica Belke. Damage to the town l 135 truck has been repaired by Frederick R. Childs at the cost of $75. Mr. Stevens made claim to recover damage, and the company insuring Veronica Belko has agreed to pay $75 to cover the damages in full. Mr. Stevens presented a release to be executed by the Board in order that he may complete the disposition of the claim. Mr. Stevens left the meeting and the Appro- priation Committee met with the Board to discuss articles involving appropriations to be pre- Transfer sented at the Special Town Meeting on November 19th. The Chairman advised that the Selectmen have received numerous requests for school signs, bus loading signs and children signs for which there is no money available. He said that the Selectmen believe that there should be more money for signs and would like a transfer of $500. He explained that the approximate cost for the signs and installation is 25 each. Mr. Madden, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, said his Committee would consider the request and asked to have a letter on the subject. Mr. Gayer reported that the balance in the Snow Removal Account as of November is $179.95 in the red, with $14,06.56 in outstanding bills to be paid. Snow Mr. Madden asked if Mr. Gayer was requesting removal additional money in .anticipation of snow storms and Mr. Gayer replied in the negative and expladiined that it is for salt installation and blades for the plows, chains, etc. in preparation so that the equipment will be ready to use when needed. The Chairman said that actually the request should be for more money but in order to keep the Reserve Fund from going down too low„Mr. Gayer has been asked to carry some of the bills over until the first of the year. The Chairman went over the articles, supplied the appropriation figures and explained that the Selectmen have not discussed the methods by which the funds are to be raised. The Appropriation Committee retired at 9:15 P.M. The Chairman explained that he would like to make r® Lsition, to the Division of Civil Service for two police officers, the eligible Police list list now being available, at $72.07 per week, effective date of employment November 29th. 136 ►� The Chairman read a letter from Carl Howard, Sherburne 10 Sherburne Road*exceeds the value- of the work. Road The Chairman was authorized to acknowledge Charge the letter and call Mr. Howard's attention to the fact that the betterment did not exceed the estimate which signed. A copy of petition was received signed by Walter E. Steeves, et ale, protesting removal of trees opposite 38 Highland Avenue. The Chairman reported that Town Counsel has advised that the proposed parking area in connection Tree with the operation of Wildacre Inn is an accessory removal use and must go before the Board of Appeals. The Chairman suggested that the Board take no further actio4 on the request from Mrs. Coleman to have the trees removed until the parking situation has been clarified and the Board agreed. Further consideration was given to Superintendent Smith's letter with reference to the Harrington School boundaries and policy for payment of secretaries and custodians. Mr. Gayer explained that an error may have been made in the survey from which the plan was drawn but he would find out from Miller & Nylander, who did the surveying for the School Committee, what the error they mentioned is all about. He said that he has already ansvered •Mr. Smith's letter. The Chairman was authorized to adtise -Mr. Smith that the Board has not arrived at a decision re salaries, but has requested the Personnel Advisory Committee to make a re-study of the subject. The Chairman read a letter from Herbert M. Collins re sewer and water betterments on lots 34 Collings and one half of 33 Robbins Road, which he has sewer and purchased from Munroe Hamilton, who previously water purchased them from the Town. betterments Mr. Collins said that the lots were purchased with understanding that there would be no charges for sewer and water betterments, but when he ap- plied -Tor connections he was asked to pay $528.50 betterments before the sewer and water can be con- fleeted. The Chairman presented a plan and said that the sewer and water was never extended to lot 34 at any time, However, the Assessors records show a water and sewer betterment against lot 34. The Chairman said he would check further and try to obtain more information. * stating that he believes the amount charged for paving Ilherburne Road 137 Mr. Gayer reported that Mrs. William Marshall, 9 Independence Avenue, wants $500 for a drain ease- ment through her property. He explained that her property will be dug up, close- to the house and a pipe put in. It also involves going through her hedge and one maple tree about fifteen feet high will have to be removed. He reported that he had Marshall advised Mrs. Marshall that if she would give the claim Town the right to go through her property, every thing would be put back as the trench is filled. Drain If she did not want the Town to go on her property, easement a taking would be made and she would have a period of one year in which to file a claim for damages. Mrs. Marshall asked him to come back at a later date which he did and she informed him that she wanted $500. Mrs. Morey asked if the Town would still put the land back into condition and Mr. Gayer rep- lied in thelaffirmative . Mr. Stevens advised that it would not be worth making a taking through her property for $500. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to approve the sum of $500 for the easement. Town Counsel to prepare the necessary instrixaent. The Chairman mentioned that no decision had been made relative to the sewer on Mr. CPI-torts property on Follen Road. Mr. Stevens asked -if the Board had determined the fact as to where the sewer stoped, and the ChaiM.- man replied that everyone agrees it runs half way. Apparently, the Board of Selectmen at that time should have levied the assessment and in view of that fact he could not see how Mr. Cutter isof Cutter being bettered at this time. He said he could/see sewer the justification for assessing a .betterment now. betterment Mr. James said he got the dist&ndt impression that Mr. Cutter would have been willing to pay a betterment in the amount it would have been at that tbem. The Chairman said that if the contractors are -constructing water and sewer mains and stop- ping at one particular spoo, the Board should be ad- vised and it shl;u.ld be shown on the water and sewer cards. It was unanimously agreed to have Mr. Gayer compute the amount of payment that it would have beem hat it been applied when. the last extension was made. 138 Ionarwmi CQSwimming pools Mrs. Morey questioned if swimming pools should be permitted where there is no sanitary sewer, and Mr. Stevens said that it would depend on'tkesize of the lot. The subject of burning leaves on the pave- ment was discussed briefly and Mrs. Morey suggested Burning sending out letters similar to those used this leaven summer during the water shortage. Mr. Tucker said he thought it was something to bear in mind for another year. Messrs. Setevens and Gayer retired at 10:20P.M. Further consideration was given to Mr. Sgrassoes request for the removal of one tree to enable him Tree to enlarge his driveway. removal Mr. Tucker expressed the opinion that Mr. Sgrosso could build his driveway and still save the tree, but he would not oppose removal,. It was unanimously voted to post the tree at the edge of Mr. Sgrosso's driveway, 104 Reed Street, for removal. The Chairman read a letter from the Board pf Fire Commissioners asking if the physical examinations for members of the Fire Deiartment also applies to call men. The Chairman said that if the call men Call men are members of the retirement system they should pass a physical.examination. Mr. maloney said he thought all the men should be required to pass a physical examination because the Town Would be liable if a call fire- man was injured in the line of duty. He also pointed out that call men are often appointed as permanent man and they should know their status in the beginning. The Chairman was authorized to advise the Board of Fire Commissioners that the Selectmen' s decision is that both regular and call firemen should be required to pass a physical examination. The Chairman read a letter from Charles H. Wansker, 79 Milk Street, Boston, real estate counselor, asking if the Town proposes rezoning Zoning the land now adjacent to Route 128. The Clerk was instructed to refer the communication to the Planning Board. 139 The Chairman reported that Harry Sulliyan telephoned the Selectmen' s Office re the proposed Tax title restriction in the deed conveying tax title lots 35 and 36 Hillcrest Street to him. It was agreed to invite Mr. Sullivan to meet with the Board and ask him to bring in a plan and be prepared to advise the Board to what he intends to do with his property on Hillcrest Street. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to sign the following Street street layouts; Streets Ivan Street from Eldred Street northwesterly approximately 380 feet. Allen Street from Waltham Street southeasterly 1620 t feet to a point• on Allen Street which is 120 feet southeasterly of Clematis Road; Proposed Street from Depot Square northwesterly 152 » feet to Meriam Street. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the following Water Orders: Ames Avenue from Carville Avenue southwesterly distant 600.00 feet to Blake Avenue; Round Hill Road from 152' I.+ south of Oakland Street, a distance of 360 ' southerly. Mr. James said that last Tuesday night ht he agreed to contact the Personnel Advisory Committee. He said that Mr. Lewis Hoyt and Mr. Bryant Emerson have resigned. He reported that Mr. Hoyt, in answer Appointment to his inquiry, said he did not think either Mr. Fawcett or Mr. Whipple could carry on. He suggested having someone on the Committee with personnel ex- perience. Mr. James said that David A. Eberly, 9 Myrna Road is personnel administrator with General Electric in Lynn and would be willing to serve on the Committee. He also suggested Earl Sukeforth, but said he did not have an opportunity to discuss the subject with him. Mr. Sukeforth is working in personnel work with Hood Milk Co. It was unanimously agreed to appoint David A. Eberly a member of the Personnel Advisory Committee for an unexpired term ending April 1, 1957. 140 r" Mr. James said he would contact the Connnittee if Mr. Sukeforth will accept. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. A true record, Attest: ' - xe itiee/ecrekary tY', 'L a l