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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-07-26-BOS-min a SELECTMEN'S MEETING July 26, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, July 26, 1954 at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. James and Maloney were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, met with the Board for the drawing of one juror. Mr. Thomas Juror Corcoran, electrician, 91 Woburn Street, was drawn. Mr. Carroll retired. Mr. Burns presented a list of street lights to be approved, totalling 53 including all requests as of this date, and explained that a small margin is left which would take care of two or three more. Mr. Maloney stated that he had received a re- quest for the location of a light at the corner of Lisbeth Street. Mr. James said that people in the vicinity of the intersection of Blake and Preston Roads had men- tioned to him that they would like a light in this Street location. lights Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following list of street lights: Rowland Avenue 1 - 1,000 lumin Gleason Road 1 - 1,908 Eldred Street 1 - 1,000 " Grove Street 1 - 1,000 " Lisbeth Street Summer Street Blake & Preston Roads Ballard Terrace 4 - 1,000 Williams Road 14 - 1,000 " Castle Road Nb poles Peachtree Road Full street is li*hted Scotland Road " " " Appletree Lane " " " " Peartree Drive " " " " Lantern Lane 4 - 1,000 lumin Philip Road 1 - 1,000 " Hutchinson Road 3 - 1,000 " Webster Road 14 - 1,000 " Benjamin Road 5 - 1,000 " 446 CL Barberry Road 2 - 1,000 lumin Minute Man Lane 6 - 1,000 " Battle Green Road 4 - 1,000 " Patterson Road 5 - 1,000 " Calvin Street 1 - 1,000 " Longfellow Road 4 - 1,000 " Hawthorne Road 2 - 1,000 " The Chairman read a letter from Brewer & Lord with reference to the fire insurance rate as affected Fire by the Maria Hastings School. Due to the wood roof, insurance unprotected lally columns and the large proportion of increased glass windows, the rate will be approximately $2.08 per thousand annually as against 61.29 per thousand on the Fiske School. The townts fire insurance schedule will be increased approximately $1,316.42 for five years or $263.28 annually. Petition, signed by eleven residents of Hancock Street, was received registering protest against the removal of a large elm tree at the junction of Revere Street and Quincy Avenue. Mr. Burns explained that water and sewer could Tree be installed whether the tree is there or not. He removal said, however, that whatever is put around the tree will kill it and if the enclosure is large enough, it will interfere with cars passing, and hot top will event- ually kill it. Mr. Maloney said that he did not think the tree should be left in the middle of the street and he felt it would create a traffic hazard. Before making any decision, the Board is to view the location and then instruct Mr. Burns as to what action is to be taken. The Chairman read a letter from John F. and Evelyn Paratore requesting the installation of a hot top Req. for sidewalk at 11 Berwick Road. sidewalk Mr. Burns explained that he does not have money available and suggested that Mr. Paratore submit his request which could be included in next year's budget. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. J. Yntas, 40 Moreland Avenue, requesting extension of water main to service a small cottage on Rockville Avenue. Req. for The Chairman was authorized to advise Mrs. Yntas water that there are no funds available at the present time, but if she can obtain a petition signed by the property owners requesting the installation of the water main, the project will be considered when the budgets for 1955 are prepared. 407 Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to sign contract between the State hill Street of Massachusetts and the Town of Lexington for Chapter Contract 90 construction, Hill Street. signed Copy of letter was received from C. M. Sullivan, Captain, USN. to the Bedford Board of Selectmen in regard to tapping the government-owned line supplying water from the Town of Lexington to the Raytheon Man- Water ufacturing Company for the purpose of providing water USN. to five dwellings in the Tilden Street South Road area. Mr. Burns explained that Lexington supplies Raytheon from a pit at Westview Street and we have no part in this at all. Raytheon will be billed for the water. Notice was received from the Town Clerk re claim for damages filed by Mt. Vernon Motor Transportation Company. A company truck was run against by a tree Claim hanging low over and across Marrett Road. Mr. Burns reported that this is a State highway and Mr. Stevens is aware of the facts. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr.Maloney, it was voted to sign an Order for the installation of Sewer a sewer in Lowell Street from Maple Street to Bartlett Order Avenue. (Copy of order in 1954 Selectmen's Files under Sewer Orders. ) Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived at the meeting at 7:40 P.M. Discussion was held relative to the dump on Lincoln Street and upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to adopt the folldneing Rules and Regulations governing the operation of the Town Dump on Lincoln Street: RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF THE TOWN DUMP ON LINCOLN STREET IN LEXINGTON Pursuant to the power conferred on the Board of Selectmen by the General By-Laws of the Town, and every other power them thereto in any way enabling, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington hereby adopt the following rules and regulations governing the opera- tion of the Town Dump situated on Lincoln Street in Lexington: 1. The dump shall be open daily between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M., and the placing or depositing of any material in or about the dump, except during the O Coaforesaid hours, is prohibited. No person, unless expressly authorized, is permitted within the dump during the hours that it is closed. 2. The lighting of any fire in the dump and the placing of any combustible material on any fire that may be burning in the dump is expressly prohibited. 3. No material is to be placed or deposited by any person in such portion or portions of the dump as may be marked by signs indicating that dumping in those areas is not permitted. 1. . No garbage, offal or offensive material shall be placed or deposited in or about the dump. 5. The dump is maintained for the deposit of ashes, cinders, papers, and other refuse and rubbish originating within the Town of Lexington, and the dumping or depositing therein of any material origin- ating outside of the Town of Lexington is prohibited. 6. The penalty for violation of these rules and regulations is a fine not exceeding $20.00 for each offense. 7. These rules and regulations shall become effective on August 1, 1954. BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON Messrs. Stevens and Burns retired at 8:07 P.M. Mr. J. Edward McManus, 225 Russell Street, Everett, who submitted a bid of 65 for Lot 3, Block 91, Essex Street, met with the Board. The Chairman explained that another offer had been received from a Mr. Waldo who explained that he wanted this lot and two others for protection. He Tax title asked Mr. McManus to explain his reason for wanting property to acquire this land. Mr. McManus stated that this lot is essential to him in his plans to build a house and said that he owns lots one and two. He said he would also like to obtain lot four, not owned by the town. The Chairman said that lot four is in the process of being foreclosed and the Assessors could tell the name of the owner if Mr. McManus wanted to try and acquire it. The Chairman said that if the Board decides to sell lot 3 to Mr. McManus it is to be definitely un- derstood that he will pay for putting the water in. 1 4100 li Mr. McManus said that Mr. Burns had advised II him that there was no money available to cover the cost of water installation and he said that he would be willing to pay for it. The Chairman explained that if the Board does decide to sell the lot, it will have to be advertised. Mr. McManus retired. Upon motion of Mr. James, seconded by Mr Maloney, it was Voted to entertain an offer of $100 for this lot. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Worthen ad- vising that the lettering on the tomb of Rev. John HancockRelettering and Rev. Jonas Clarke is nearly obliterated. He has discussed the subject with others and a plan old may be worked out whereby a private individual will tomb assume 1/3 of the cost and the Historical Society a//, providing the Town will assume the other third. It was agreed to ask Mr. Burns to obtain an estimate of cost for relettering the tomb. Copy of letter from Mr. Jackson to Mr. Carroll was received in which Mr. Jackson advised that he Resignation will resign as Health Sanitarian effective September 15, 1954. Mr. Jackson has applied for acceptance at the Graduate School of the University of Massachusetts as a Food technology major. Application was received from the Lexington Lions Club requesting permission to conduct the Annual Merchants ' Exhibit in Cary Memorial Hall on October Use of 26, 27 and 28 from 6:30 P.M. until 10:30 P.M. ; also hall Sunday, October 24th to set up the exhibits and Saturday, October 30 to take them down. Application was also received from the Lexing- ton United Nations Committee for permission to conduct a meeting in Cary Hall on Saturday, October 23rd from 8:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. The Clerk raised the question of janitor's fees for preparing the floor after use by the United Nations group for use by the Lions Club. The Chairman agreed to contact Mr. Rochette, Janitors custodian, and try to find out more details about the fees overtime work that will be necessary and then deter- mine which group is to be charged. Both uses of the hall were granted free of charge. 11Mr. John Bruechi, 63 Paul Revere Road, met with the Board and complained about sewage flowing onto his property. Jjd{; Ain C LL The Chairman explained that the Selectmen have no jurisdiction over the matter and it would have to be Brucchi discussed with the Board of Health. complaint The Chairman informed Mr. Brucchi that if he wished to register any complaints to the Board it would have to be in writing and signed by him. Mr. Brucchi retired at 8:45 P.M. Chairman McQuillan, Messrs. Cosgrove, Mole and Jackson of the Board of Health, Mr. Stevens and Mr. Burns, met with the Board. Mr. McQuillan said that he has been talking with Mr. Burns on the subject of cesspool and septic tank inspections in regard to subdivisions. He said that at all times there are approximately 100 inspections ahead of the Board of Health, and Mr. Burns thought something could be worked out with Whitman & Howard whereby some- Cesspool one, not a full-fledged engineer, would do the inspec- Inspections tion work for the town. He mentioned the $3500 appropriation for engin- eering fees and said that the Board of Health is not in favor of paying engineer's fees for builders and sub- dividers who are making a living out of building in Lexington. He said that Mr. Burns had suggested advising the subdividers that they will have to pay the engineer's fee to the town. Whitman & Howard will be employed by the Town but the subdivider will be required to pay the fee. Mr. Stevens said that the town could employ Whitman & Howard, they would render a bill to the Board of Health and that bill would be paid by the Board. Mr. Burns suggested obtaining a price from Whitman & Howard and have the developer pay it in ad- vance just as is done when water services are installed. Mr. McQuillan said that a bill could be sub- mitted to the developer for whatever the estimate is as quoted by Whitman & Howard. The group retired at 9:05 P.M. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to appoint the following Election Officers for terms expiring September 1 1955 (See Selectmen's Files-Election Workers 1954) Letter was received from the United Nations Com- mittee, together with suggested letter to be sent to U. N. Mayor M. Rey, Colmar, France as an act of friendship on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Frederic Auguste Bartholdi who created and sculptured the Statue of Liberty. The Board had no objections and the Chairman was authorized to sign the letter. 411 Further consideration was given to Donald K. Irwin's offer of $2500 for thirty-eight tax title lots located on Hillside Avenue. The Board viewed the area and is unanimous in Tax title the opinion that it would be to the best interest of property the Town not to dispose of these lots until the pro- posed road from Oak Street is definitely located and constructed. Further consideration was given to Misa Clariscia P. Russell's letter in regard to Lot 164, Ledgelawn Avenue. The Board viewed the lot and unanimously agreed to entertain an offer of $1,000 which includes better- ments, back taxes and interest. Further consideration was given to Mr. Frank A. Waldo's offer of $150 for Lot 3, Block 91, Essex Street and Lots 6 and 7, Block 93. The Board viewed the lots and inasmuch as there is no water available, felt that it would be in the best interest of the town not to dispose of lots 6 and 7. In regard to Lot 3, the Board was unanimous in the opinion that they should be owned by the owner of lots 1 and 2 who had submitted a higher bid. Further consideration was given to Mr. James Harrison's offer of $150 for Lot 22, Hillcrest Street. The Board viewed the lot and unanimously agreed to entertain an offer of $4.25.00 plus water betterment assessment of $75. Further consideration was given to Mr. William H. Sullivan's offer of $750 for lots 30 and 31 Hillcrest Street. The Board viewed the lots and unanimously agreed to entertain an offer of $1900. 41,000 for the two lots plus betterment assessments of 50 per lot) . Further consideration was given to Mr. Harry M. Sullivan's offer of $200 plus betterments for Lots 35 and 36 Hillcrest Street. The Board viewed the lots and unanimously agreed to entertain an offer of500 for Lot 35, $750 for Lot 36, plus betterments of $1,071.90, or a total for both lots including betterments, of $2,321.90. Further consideration was given to Mr. Manuel Souza's offer of $.00 for Lots 7 and 8 Eastern Avenue. The Board viewed the property and inasmuch as building would result in demand for installation of water main, it was unanimously agreed that it would be tof in the best interest of the town to retain these two lots. Further consideration was given to Mr. Alfred P. Tropeano's offer of $150 for Lots 117 and 118 Oak Avenue. The Board viewed the property and inasmuch as building on these lots would probably result in demand for installation of a water main, it was un- animously agreed that it would be in the best interest of the town to retain these two lots. Further consideration was given to Mr. Salvatore R. Corvo's offer of $100 for Lots S3 and 54 Tax title Rockville Avenue. property The Board viewed the lots and inasmuch as building on them would probably result in request for installation of a water main, it was unanimously agreed that it would be in the best interest of the town to retain them. Further consideration was given to Mr. Datolli's offer of $544 for Lot 66 Albermarle Avenue. The Board viewed the lot and inasmuch as lots 63, 64 and 65 are also tax title property, the Board was of the opinion that no one lot should be sold separately. 11It was agreed to advise that if Mr. Datolli is interested in purchasing the four lots he should submit a bid. Further consideration was given to Mr. Elbert A. Fisher's offer of $75 each for Lots 31 and 32 Rangeway Road. The Board viewed the lots and unanimously agreed to entertain an offer of $350 for each lot, plus betterment assessments of $304.28. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. A. D. Wilson's offer of $500 for Lot 215 Spring Street. Upon advice of Mr. Burns the Board unanimously agreed that it would be in the best interest of the town not to dispose of this particular lot. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. A true record, Attest: Clerk, Selectmen.