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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-10-10-BOS-min 193 SELECTMEN'S MEETING October 10, 1955 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, October 10, 1955 at 7:30 P: M. Chairman Bateman, Messrs. Gay, Reed, Maloney and James were present. The Clerk was also present. The Chairman read a letter from Ralph A. Nason, Secretary of the Board of Trustees Cary Memorial Library, requesting a transfer of $193, the amount Transfer paid for repairs to the roof damaged by hurricanes last year. Upon motion of Mn. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $193 from the Reserve Find to the Cary Memorial Library Expense Account. The Chairman read a letter from W. Neil Chapman, Secretary Pro Tem, Lexington School Committee, stat- ing that because the action taken by the Selectmen and the School Committee on salaries at budget time has a mutual interest, they would be glad to work with the Board when it is nearing decisions which may establish policy. The Chairman was authorized to advise Mr. Chap- man that the Selectmen would be pleased to discuss clerks' salaries for 1956 based upon the report of the Personnel Advisory Committee. However, there will be nothing definite to discuss relative to custodians or other personnel until after the first of December. Mr. Burns arrived at the meeting at 7:40 P.M. He reported that the bid submitted by Richard Sewer bid White Sons for trunk sewer work had been checked and found to be accurate. Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was•1vated to accept the low bid of $259,930 sub- mitted by Richard White Sons for trunk sewer work in Lexington. The Chairman read a copy of letter from Charles H. Cole, architect, to Mr. Burns re Maria Hastings Crosby Rd. School, Crosby Road. Mr. Burns explained that Whitman & Howard called Mr. Cole' s office several times to find out what the 194 established grades were and finally received them as they appeared on a contract plan given to Mr. Tocci. He explained that the road was laid out and planned as a straight road by Mr. Cole and appears on his plans that way. He said that someone squared the distance instead of surveying it and missed the line by four feet and also missed the grade. Mr. Burns said that the change is not proper but is one that he will have to go along with and it will involve extra cost because the road was laid out according to lines on the layout. The Chairman said that he did not believe the Public Works Department should stand the expense for a mistake made by the School Building Committee and Mr. Burns stated that he has aa? eady acknowledged Mr. Cole's letter. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Nellie Req. for Morris, hO Windsor Road, West Somerville, advising water in that houses are to be erected on Webb, Young and Webb St. Dunham Street and she would like to have town water installed and requested necessary papers for signa- ture. Mr. Burns mentioned that there are other streets in town, with houses already erected, that do not have water and it was agreed that the Board would view the area before making any decision on the re- quest. Mr. Burns reported that the pick-up truck used Truck bids by Mr. Weisinger is a 19148 model and will have to be replaced or repaired at a cost of $300 or M1;00. He explained that he has funds available to purchase a new truck and received a bid of $1193 from Rowe- 7ackson Chevrolet and $10145 from Fred Childs for a 1955 half-ton truck. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to accept the low bid of $10145 for a 1955 half-ton truck, submitted by Fred Childs. The Chairman referred to the sound re-enforce- public ment system for Cary Memorial Ball and reported that Address he had telephoned Mr. Randle and also written him a System letter asking him to submit a bid by noon today if he were interested. No word has been received by him. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to accept the bid of $925,65 (total in- stalled price) submitted by the DeMambro Sound. Equip- ment Co. and the Clerk was instructed to so advise M . Peter Oppenheim. 195 Letter was received from Richard Edwards, 365 Harvard Street, Cambridge, offering $600 for lots Tax title 22-23 Moreland Avenue and lots 54-53 Rockville Ave- property nue. In 1954 the Board refused to accept an offer for these lots due to the fact that there is no town water available. The Chairman was authorized to ad- vise Mr. Edwards that in the opinion of the Board it would be to the town' s best interest not to dispose of the lots, and further to suggest that before he pur- chases any property in the area give serious considera- tion to the subject of water and how he expects to get it to service his proposed house. Mr. Harold Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meeting at 8:10 P.M. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Reed, Tax title it was voted to sign deed, prepared by Town Counsel, property conveying tax title lots 187 and 188 Rindge Avenue to Mr. Joseph A. Moretti, 8 Rindge Avenue, Lexington. Mr. Stevens reported on the status of the pro- posed parking area between Waltham and Muzzey Streets and instructed the Clerk to put through a voucher' Parking for $$,000 payable to D. Francis Mahoney and George Area J. Matheson, Jr. The -Chairman read a letter from the Outdoor Ad- Outdoor vertising Division stating that John Donnelly & Sons Advertising had withdrawn applications 39081 and 39082, proposed signs on Route 128. Letter was received from Col. Connell Albertine, advising that due to other civic commitments., he is Committee unable to accept the appointment to serve on the Town Celebrations Committee. At 9:00 P.M. Mr. Mortimer Seabury, who proposed Seabury re: to erect a Motel on the so-called Bashian property, Crossing met with the Board re sewerage facilities. Route 128- ,He reported that he spoke to the State relative Sewer to crossing Route 128 and was advised that it. is not impossible and very feasible, but the way to do it is to have the Town request a permit for him to c ross 128 from his property on one side to his property on the other side. He stated that it is a very large culvert and he would like permission from the Town to go across the school property and then easterly to the existing sewer on School Street. He ex- plained that he has spoken to a representative of 1 9(3CIA the Methodist Church and received an informal opinion. They are having a meeting this evening and he anticipates no difficulty. Mr. Seabury said that he is in a position to give the Town 2.3 acres, more or less, between Route 128 and the school property. The Chairman asked if he would dig up the blacktop and Mr. Seabury replied that he would go along the stone wall and if anything wasdone, he would repair or replace it. The Chairman asked who would be liable for the maintenance and upkeep Df the sewer. Mr. Seabury replied that he does not know the details but he might turn the line over to the town. The Chairman explained that the town would pre- fer not to have it. Mr. Stevens said that if the State grants the Town permission it would be the town's responsi- bility insofar as the State is concerned. Mr. Reed asked how far Mr. Seabury had gone to get individual permission and he replied that the Department Engineer suggested that he see the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Reed asked if he had been told that it would be impossible for him •to obtain a permit and Mr. Seabury replied that they advised him it would be more feasible for the Town to obtain it. Mr. Reed asked if he had been refused and he replied in the negative. Mr. Reed explained that the Board woullprefer to have Mr. Seabury obtain the permit to go under the road, but if it is impossible, the Board will then consider requesting permission. Mr. Seabury asked how the Board felt about crossing school property and the Chairman replied that it would be up to the School Committee. Neither the Board nor Mr. Burns had any objec- tions. Mr. Seabury stated that he would apply directly and formally to the State. Messrs. Seabury, Stevens and Burns retired at 9:10 P.M. Invitation was received from John Blackhall Smith to attend flag-raising ceremonies at the Maria Hastings School on Monday, October 17th at 9:00 A. M. The Chairman said that he would represent the Board. Requisition C5 15035 was received from the Divi- sion of Civil Service listing four officers as being 19? IIeligible fbr the position of Sergeant in the Police Civil Department. Inasmuch as the Board intends to appoint Service three Sergeants, one filling a vacancy, and two newly Sergeant established positions, the Chairman was authorized List to return the requisition and request additional names from which to make the appointments. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. A tr4 record, Attest: ate / ��lerk, SectnIen