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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-05-31-BOS-min 92 SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 31, 1955 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday, May 31, 1955 at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Bateman, Messrs. Reed, Gay, and Maloney were present. The Clerk was also present. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Angus W. Req. for McIver, 30 Follen Road, stating that he is having sewer trouble with his cesspool and would like to have his property connected with the sewer. The sewer in Follen Road does not extend far enough to include this property and there are no funds available to make the extension this year. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. William Cary Building Roger Greeley re ventilating system in Cary Hall, ventilation together with report from Richard D. Kimball Co. , the engineering company that designed and super- vised the construction of the system. Letter was received from the County Commis-• sioners advising that a hearing will be Wad in the Commissioners' Office June 21st at 10:30 A.M. on petition of •the Selectmen for the discontinuance of a portion of Wood Street as a public way. Letter was received from Mrs. F. J. MoPeake, No. Lex. 34 Valley Road re drinking fountain for the new Tennis Court tennis court in North Lexington. The Chairman was authorized to refer the com- munication to the Recreation Committee. Letter was received from Mr. Carroll, Town Loan in Treasurer, advising that he had received bids for anticipation a $500,000 loan in anticipation of revenue as fol- of revenue- lows: Merchants National Bank .9 % Second Bank-State Street Trust Co. .94,E Lexington Trust Company 1. % One for 1.10% N a 1.15% 93 Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to approve action taken by the Chairman previous to the meeting whereby he authorized the Town Treasurer to accept the bid submitted by the Merchants National Bank. The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board advising that the Board proposes to prepare population Census data studies, as a basis for pfojecting future planning for for Planning Lexington, presenting the information in the form of Consultant age class spot maps. Census data from which such studies may be prepared are under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Commonwealth and cannot be used without permission. The Planning Board requested that the Selectmen write seeking permission for Mr. Snow, Consultant to the Planning Board, and Paul C. Killam, a student assistant, to use the Lexington census data for plan- ning purposes. The Chairman was authorized to request the desired permission. The Clerk 'reported that, due to the unforeseen ex- penses involved as a result of the referendum held on Transfer May 9th, the funds in the Elections Account are ex- hausted and there are bills outstanding in the amount of $328.03. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $328.03 from the Reserve Fund to the Elections Jurisdiction Selectmen Account. Itemised statement was received from Allen Else- E. Lex. tric ,Service for material and labor used at the skating skating rink rink at the rear of Adams School. The Chairman to contact Mr. Gordon Steele re the hours for labor and then discuss the subject with Mr. Allen. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Gay, Licenses it was voted to grant the following licenses: Simonds lontiac 436 Marrett Road 1st Class Agent Lexington Theatre 1794 Massachusetts Avenue Sunday Movies John Abel ?3 Grant Stteet Guide Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to sign the Warrnat calling a Special Town Meeting for Mondgq , June 20, 1955. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meeting at 7:40 P.M. 94 ClaPetition was received from John J. Burtch, 6814 LosellIktreet, et al re pollution of Butterfield' s Pond. Butterfield's Mr. Stevens asked if the water is polluted and Pond also if there is enough silt going into the pond to interfere with Lexington' s drainage rights. He said he previously understood that it was outside the limits of the town's taking. The Chairman agreed to answer the petition and Mr. Stevens is to check further. Letter was received from James F. Mowat, Dog Officer, reporting that during the past six months Viaious dog a dog belonging to John W. Woodbury, 1-3o Massachu- setts Avenue, Lexington, has bitten three persons. It is Officer Mowatis opinion that the dog should be disposed of or compelled to wear a muzzle. The Chairman agreed to contact Mr. Woodbury and if he is unwilling to dispose of the dog a hearing will be bald at which time the Board will make an order concerning the restraint or disposal of the dog as may be deemed necessary. Today was the final date for Master plumbers Plumbing Insp. interested in the part-time Plumbing Inspector posi- tion to contact the Board. Four local men reported interest and the part-time Inspector for Eelmont in- dicated interest if no Lexington residents are avail- able. The Chairman said that he would write to those interested and invite them to meet with the Board to discuss details before requesting Civil Service to conduct an examination. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted. to sign a deed, prepared by Town Counsel, releasing Tax title such part of Lot 135 situated on Philemon Street, as lies within the Town of Lexington to Irene B. Graziano of Arlington. Mr. Stevens advised the Board to have some spec- Proposed Road ific name selected for the Proposed Road, a portion of which will be voted on at the Special Town Meeting in June, from Bedford Street to Massachusetts Avenue. He said that Mr. Worthen has suggested the name of Tilton Road or Boundbrook Road. It was unanimously agreed to recommend that the Planning Board consider Worthen- Road as a name for the proposed highway. 95 The Chairman read bids for a truck to be used by Truck bids the Park Department as follows: Truck Sales & Service Co. $2,750.00 Frederic R. Childs 2,975.00 International Harvester Company 3,000.00 Rowe-Jackson Chevrolet, Inc. 3,162.00 Reo Motors Inc. 3,501 .50 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the low bid of $2,750 submitted by Truck Sales & Service, Co. , gubSect to Mr. Burns' approval. The Chairman read bids for a truck to be used by Truck bids the Public Works Department as follows: GMC Truck & Coach Division $5=955.00 Truck Sales & Service Co. 6,660.00 Frederic R. Childs 6,700.00 International Harvester Company 6,710.00 Reo Motors Inc. 8,092.80 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the low bid of *5,955 submitted by GMC, sub- ject to Mr. Burns' approval.Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to re-appoint Mr. Charles H. Cole, 4 Appointment Franklin Road, a member of the Board of Health for a three-year term expiring June 1, 1958. Upon motion of Mr. Reed, seconded by kr. Maloney it was voted to re-appoint Mr. J. Henry Duffy and Asso- ciate Member of theBoard of Appeals for a one-year Appointment term expiring March 31, 1955; Mr. Duffy to advise the Bca rd if he is unable to accept. Legal notice was received from the Lexington Plan- ning Board re hearing to be held on June 6th relative to application for approval of a subdivision property of Anne and Joseph Spinelli, known as Cary Acres. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. A true record, Attest: / 115,7 —G�le:sls, S .ectmSn