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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-07-12-BOS-min 400 SELECTMEN'S MEETING July 12, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room„ Town Office Building, on Monday evening, July 12, ]1951] at /:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Maloney and James were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Mr. Burns reported that the bid submitted by Sewer Contr. Quintin Vespa Co. on Contract No. 2 for sewer exten- #2 awarded sions has been analyzed and there are no changes in the prices quoted. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. James, it was voted to award the contract to Quintin Vespa,C0., the low bidder, at the bid figure of $89,964.50. When Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, arrived later in the evening, four copies of the contract were signed and taken by him. Further consideration was given to the proposed Dump regulations governing the use of the dump on Lincoln Street, submitted by Mr. Burns at the last meeting of the Board. Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, was instructed to pre- pare regulations effective August 1, 1954 which may be enforced, subject to fine for violation, incorporating the following: 1. No dumping before 7:00 A. M. or after 8:00 P. M. 2. No lighting of fires. 3. Anyone lighting a fire will be fined. It was further agreed to insert a notice relative to these rules in the local paper, erect a sign at the dump in regard to the hours and to request the Chief of Police to stop out-of-town trucks from dumping. Discussion re Mr. Cushman's request for removal of three trees at 65 School Street was held over from the last Board meeting. Removal of The Chairman reported that he viewed the area and trees there are three small elm trees growing in one butt, probably four inches in diameter, located at one edge of the driveway that Mr. Cushman wants to widen. He said that personally he would recommend taking them down. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to post the trees for removal. 401 Petition was received requesting installation of traffic signals at Route 2 and Spring Street. Request for Mr. Burns reported that he had asked the State traffic for lights at Pleasant Street and also at Spring signals Street. The State approved the installation of lights at Pleasant Street and Route 2, but did not approve the Spring Street location, the major reason being that there is no accident record here. Mr. Burns was instructed to again contact the State re installation of traffic lights at Route 2 and Spring Street. Contract in triplicate was received from the Chapter 90 State, dated Juhe 22, 1954, between the Town of contract Lexington and George Brox, Inc. for reconstructing a section of Paul Revere Road under' Chapter 90. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to sign the contract. Mr. Maloney mentioned that a Mr. Gerald Friel would like to have a tree removed from Revere Street Tree removal as it interferes with a house being erected there. Mr. Burns reported that the tree has already been posted for removal. Mr. Burns retired at 8:45 P. M. and Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, met with the Board. The Chairman read a letter from Henrietta M. Atwood and Elizabeth Scheibe requesting extension of time for payment of water betterment assessment, without interest, on property at 376 Lincoln Street. Scheibe Pending further investigation and approval of Betterment Town Counsel, it was voted under Chapter 159 of the Assessment Acts of 1950, to again e*tend the time for payment deferred of water betterment assessment in the amount of $4914.71 without interest, until said land or any part thereof is built upon or sold, or until the expiration of three years from the date hereof, whichever event occurs first; provided, however, that this extension of time shall terminate immedi- ately if the facilities of the water main are used for said land or any part thereof. The Chairman read a letter from Thomas McNamara Zoning requesting an investigation of zoning violation at complaint 88 Oak Street where a business is being conducted. Letter was received from Mr. Lindstrom advising that he inspected the premises and the garage is evidently being used for a business of a plasterer. There are bags of plaster, wire lath, spread can- 02 Co CL vasses, shovels, extension lights and rock lath in- side the garage, Outside, there are two mixing beds 7' x 3k' , one 275 gallon oil tank used for storing water, wire mesh screens, two 55 gallon oil drums, several wooden horses and milk cases, as well as tires and miscellaneous cans. Mr. Lindstrom wrote to Mr. McLaughlin, owner of the property and informed him that the zoning viola- tion would have to cease immediately or legal action might be taken. Mr. Stevens advised the Chairman to inform Mr. McNamara that it is the responsibility of the Building Inspector to enforce the Zoning By-law. Mr. Stevens retired at 8:30 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Elbert A. Fisher, Tax title 12 Rangeway Road, offering $75 each for lots 31 and property 32 Rangeway Road. Before making any decision on the offer, the Chairman and some representative of the Board will view the lots. The Chairman read a letter from Alfred P. Tax title Tropeano advising that he has been authorized to property offer $150 for lots 117 and 118 Oak Avenue. Before making any decision on the offer, the Chairman and some representative of the Board will view the lots. Certificate of Incorporation, on behalf of Manfred L. Warren, who with others not residents of Cert. of Lexington, have applied for incorporation under the Inc, name of Massachusetts Secondary School Principals' Association, Inc. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, it was voted to sign the certificate and return it to the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Letter was received from Mrs. Hale Burdge re- Rummage questing permission, on behalf of the Pre-School Sale P.T.A. for permission to use the Barnes property for a rummage sale the first Saturday in September. Upon motion of Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to grant the request. Use of hall 4pplication was received from the Lexington Choral Society requesting permission to conduct a concert in Cary Hall on December 12, a rehearsal on December 11 and set up on the morning of December 11. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, 403 it was voted to grant the uses of hall free of charge providing no admittance is to be charged for the con- cert, subject to $1.50 per hour for janitor's overtime services. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Maloney, Sewer Orders it was voted to sign the falling Sewer Orders: Butler Avenue from end of existing sewer a distance of 450' southeasterly and Lowell Street from Bartlett Avenue southerly, a distance of approximately 680 feet to Summer Street. Copy of both orders in 1951 Select- men' s Files under Sewer Orders. The Chairman reported that he represented the Resolution Board at a testimonial dinner given by the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council to Colonel Anthony Rock. He explained that Colonel Rock had been advising and assist- ing the Council for a number of years in completing plans for the 19th of April celebrations. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted tb•:: incorporate the following resolution in the permanent records of the Board of Selectmen: WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Town of Lexington should recognize and show its appreciation for many years of humble and gratuitous service; and WHEREAS, the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council should also recognize and show its appreciation for many years of valuable service; and WHEREAS, the Lexington Minute Men Inc. , The Sons of Union Veterans, The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3007, The Massachusetts State Guard Veterans, and the Stanley Hill Post #38 Inc. , The American Legion, comprise the membership of the Allied Veterans' Council and are there- fore equally appreciative; and WHEREAS, members of the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council are appointed by the Lexington Board of Selectmen as the Lexington Patriot's Day Celebration Committee; and WHEREAS, this Town, this Council, these Organizations, and this Committee have not heretofore officially acknow- ledged the great service rendered, NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Town of Lex- ington through the Patriots Day Committee and the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council, along with its associated members, do hereby give due HONOR, APPRECIATION, and sincere THANKS TO ANTHONY X ROCK WITHOUT WHOSE UNSELFISH AND UNNOTICED GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE THE PATRIOTS DAY CELEBRATION WOULD HAVE BEEN DISMAL EFFORTS. 404 C Cm CL NOW in public recognition thereof we do herewith ' present him this testimonial and preserve a copy hereof in the permanent records of the Lexington Allied Veterans' Council. Signed this 30th day of June 1951 The meeting adjourned at 8:55 P. M. A true record, Attest: �e , 9 ectme