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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-06-18-BOS-min 501 SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 18, 1956 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, June 18, 1956 at 9:15 P.M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. James, Maloney, Tucker and Mrs. Morey were present. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, Mr. Gayer, Sup't of Public Works, and the Executive Clerk were also present. Letter was received from Mr. Gayer recommending accepting the bid of $18,895.00 submitted by Pesco Bid Equipment Corporation for a truck-mounted trench hoe, Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James, it was unanimously voted to accept the net bid of $18,895.00 submitted by Pesco Equipment Corporation for an Insley Truck-Mounted Trench Hoe, Type K-12. The Chairman read a letter from the Mystic Valley Gas Company requesting permission to locate two regulator pits and necessary—piping in Simonds Road. Mr. Gayer reported that he has discussed this subject with Mr. Blenkhorn, Distribution Supervisor, and the proposed pits are a safety measure. They are valves to regulate the pressure and are being installed in compliance with regulations of the De- partment of Public "Safety. Mr. Blenkhorn agreed to discuss actual existing mains with Mr. Gayer. The company fully intends to Gas regulator resurface Massachusetts Avenue from the gutter line pits approved out beyond any of the patches. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to grant permission to the Mystic Valley Gas Company to locate two regulator pits and necessary piping in Simonds Road, subject to approval of the Superintendent of Public Works. Notice was received from the Boston Edison Com- pany and the New England Telephone and •Telegraph Company of removal of five j/o poles now located Pole on Wood Street, westerly from a point approximately removals 5730 feet west of Holton Road. Mr. Gayer reported that he suspects they are in conjunction with the new access highway and has no objection when it comes to removal of utility poles. a2 C") Further consideration was given to bids received for reconstructing two tennis courts and resurfacing Tennis two tennis courts. According to the specifications Courts the fence in question was included and although not listed as a seperate item in the quotations, with the exception of Joyce, it was included in the total bid. Mrs. Morey suggested that the contract for re- constructing two asphalt courts be awarded to Driscoll if Town Counsel finds the forms in order. Tennis Mr. James said he did not think the contract Courts should be awarded to Driscoll unless the Board was given a definite reason why Joyce is incompetent and has never constructed a clay court. Mrs. Morey telephoned Mr. Adolph Samborski and reported that there are two types of bids involved. All data on the subject was taken by Town Counsel. The Chairman reported that the people on Concord Avenue are disturbed about the proposed widening and Concord are interested in the width of the travelled way. He Ave. explained that the County has made a survey which has Chapter 90 been forwarded to the State. Mr. Gayer was advised by the State that specific information will not be available until July 15th. Mr. Stevens suggested that the Board invite a representative of the area to attend a Selectmen's meeting at which time the Board could advise what it plans to recommend. Mrs. Morey called Mr. Gayer's attention to the East Street fact that the paved area in front of Mr. Cataldo&s house on East Street is badly broken. Mrs. Morey said that since Bertwell Road has Stop sign been accepted, it has become a speedway and should Bertwell Rd.have a Stop sign. Mr. Stevens explained that the Traffic Rules and Regulations would have to be amended and approved by the State Department of Public Works. Mrs. Morey reported that Mr. French told her he would have to go on welfare if he is prohibited from Picking at picking at the dump. Dump Mr. Maloney reported that he also called him and he tried to explain the situation to him. Mr. French contends that the trouble was lack of authority and lack of enforcement and that there were too many out- siders coming in and bothering people. Mr. French ..p 503 claimed he could make $50 a week picking the dump and Mr. Meadows could also make that much. Mrs. Morey asked where Mr. Kelley was now working and Mr. Gayer replied that he is at the dump. Mrs. Morey inquired about the number of Lexington pickers and Mr. Gayer said that there are three or four to his knowledge. Mr. Maloney asked how much dump Supervision was costing and Mr. Gayer replied that it is costing more money because he is keeping a man on it all the time it is open. The fill from the Worthen Road project had to be hauled by Town trucks. He said it will cost more money, no doubt, but more money will have to be spent to keep it under con- trol. He explained that he has spent less money so far this year than was spent last year for the same period of time. in Mrs. Morey asked if/this particular case, the Welfare Department could allow the individual to retain his truck. Mr. Maloney said that he will probably be hos- pitalized in July and therefore, there will be another month or six weeks that he will be unable to do any- thing. He suggested, and the Board agreed, to let the matter set for awhile. Mr. Stevens reported that he has agreed to settle with the Commonwealth on the land taking for Route 128 for $1500 which is the appraieer's figure. He ex- Claim plained that the property the town owned had all come through tax titles, a good many of which were not valid. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to ratify the settling of the Commonwealth claim for damages in the amount of $1500. Further consideration was given to a vacation policy and upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Tucker, it was unanimously voted to adopt the follow- ing policy in regard to vacations; said policy to Vacation supersede the one adopted on October 31, 1955. policy 1. The vacation period is from June first through Labor Day. 2. Any employee having worked for the Town the period of six months prior to September first is entitled to one week's vacation during the vacation period. 3. Any employee having worked for the Town the period of one year prior to September first is entitled to two weeks' vacation during the 5(4 vacation period. 4. Any employee who on September first has com- pleted at least fifteen years of continuous service with the Town is entitled to three weeks ' vacation, but the third week must be taken outside the vacation period unless it is convenient to the department head to allow it to be taken during the regular vacation period. 5. Any employee who on September first has com- pleted at least twenty-five years of continuous service with the Town is entitled to four week's vacation, but the third and fourth week must be taken outside the vacation period unless it is convenient to the department head to allow it of be taken during the regular vacation periods. 6. The fifteen and twenty-five year service periods mentioned in paragraphs 4 and 5 above will con- sider all military leaves of absence as part of the period of continuous service. While leaves of absence during the war years for the purpose of engaging in defence work will not be considered as interruption of con- tinuous service, the leave periods will not be included in the accumulated total years of ser- vice. Messrs. Maloney and Gayer retired at 10:05 P.M. Upon motion of Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mrs. Morey it was voted to sign a Sunday Movie License for the Lexington Theatre. Upon motion of Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mrs. Morey, ; Sewer Order it was voted to sign an Order for the construction of a sewer in Pollen Road from Pleasant Street westerly ap- proximately 490 feet. Mr. Stevens referred to the Analysis of Governing Statute in re playgrounds and recreation centers and Recreation the proposed article for the warrant to add a By-Law Committee to govern playground and recreation centers. Mrs. Morey recommended a Committee of six, two appointments to be made by the Selectmen, two by the School Committee and two by the Planning Board. She stated that the duties are much like those the Committee wanted when she was a member. Mr. James retired at 10:25 P.M. I 505 Following an informal discussion on the subject, Mr. Stevens suggested that the Boards who had received copies of the data be asked to give the subject some consideration. Then the Selectmen could invite one member of each Committee or Board to meet for the pur- pose of comparing ideas. Mrs. Morey presented the Chairman with a letter, Lexington signed by Annie L. Dane, Lillian C. Holt and Abby E. Children's Stevens, advising that they are all of the present and Museum surviving Trustees of the Lexington Childrents Museum Article which was organized in 1921. They voted to transfer all the Collections of birds, shells and minerals, formerly housed in Cary Memorial Building and now located in various schools to the Town of Lexington and this letter is to constitute evidence of the gift to the Town. Mr. Stevens advised that the gift"could be ac- cepted by the Town at a 'Special Town Meeting in the Fall. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. A true record, Attest: "7-'7 ---1----r-Tf:27 � cuve erk, electmen 1 r 506