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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950-11-13-min 274 mZ Selectmen's Meeting November 13, 1950 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, November 13, 1950, at 7:00 P. M. Chairmen Emery, Messrs. Gay, Nickerson and Hoyt were present. The Clerk and Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, were also Fr esent. Mr. Driscoll arrived at 9:30 P. M. Mr. Burns stated that he has received a request for one street light on Crawford Road and one for Woodcliffe and Normandy Road. fie explained that a survey had been made of WOOdhaven and it will require between 27 and 30 lights before the system is complete, but for the present he recommended one light. Street The light requested by the County Commissioners (at Lights the Middlesex County Sanatorium) involves two new pales and two lights. The Town has to pay for the polesand they will cost about $20 each. The Chairman asked if he recom— mended the installation and he replied in the affirmative. Mr. Burns also recommended the installation of one light at Dawes Road, corner of Follen. He stated that requests f a' street lights are increas— ing and he suggested that the subject be considered quar— terly rather than twice a year as has been the policy in the pest . Upon motion of Mr. Hoyt, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to approve the following street lights: Crawford Road 1 light Woodcliffe & Normandy 1 light Walnut Street 2 lights and 2 poles Dawes Road (corner of Follen) 1 light The Board further voted to authori-e Mr. Burns to locate one or two more lights which he believes may be necessary. Water Mr. Burns informed the Board that the entrance to Betterment Crawford Road was at one time part of Lot F in Mr. Baskin's Fssessment development, and a water betterment assessment has been Abated levied against it in the amount of §50. This lot, now 275 being a street, receives no benefit and Mr. Baskin has requested an abatement. Upon motion of Mr. Hoyt, seconded by Mr. Nickerson, it was voted to ebate the water betterment assessment levied against Lot F, Crawford Road, in the amount of $50. The Chairman called the Board ' s attention to the fact that if the sewer is installed the entire length Cary of Cary Avenue it will include land upon which no Avenue houses have been built and inasmuch as other areas in Sewer town, where there are houses, need the sewer the Board might well be criticized. He said that hie thought the Board, knowing the situation, might want to reverse its position and explain to the Town Meeting that the sew- er will be installed only up to where the grade will drain toward Marrett Road, and not go the entire length of the street. ne said that there is 1,100 feet with no houses and if there were they could not be serviced by this main. The members of the Board agreed that the amount of money involved should not be spent to in- stall the sewer where there is a question as to how soon it may be needed. Mr. Burns agreed to tell Mr. Rivinius that the Board has reviewed the subject and are of the opinion that it is impractical to install more than 800 feet of sewer main. Mr. Burns brought up the subject of early morn- Street ing street lighting and was authorized to have the Lights lights turned on at 5:40 A. M. until one-half hour be- fore sunrise, effective November 29, 1950. Mr. Burns reported th t people on Slocum Road Parking have called him because of the cars that park on this Slocum street every time there is anything going on at the Road High School. The residents claim that cars park on both sides and they cannot get out of their own driveways . He said that he has discussed this with the Chief of Police who felt that possibly parking could be limited to one side of the street. No action was taken on the matter. Letter ws received from Gordon W. Robinson, 80 Stop Hancock Street, suggesting that a Stop sign be placed Sign to control the traffic entering A, mock Street from Coolidge Avenue. Hancock & Coolidge 276 b m Mr. Burns agreed to erect a Stop sign and to make a study as to the best solution to the traffic problem at this location and retort to the Board in two weeks . Mr. Stevens , Town Counsel, and Mr. Lindstrom, Building Inspector, met with the Board at 8:15 P. M. Mr. Burns said that last Fall he mentioned tak- Building ing the Building and and Plumbing Department from Dept. the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department and also place the girls in this Department under the jurisdiction of the Inspector. Mr. Lindstrom is ready to prepare his budgets fOr 1951 andwants to know wheth- er they are to be considered in the Public Works De- partment budget. Mr. Burns said that Mr. Lindstrom feels as he does that the Building and Plumbing Department is separate from the Public Works and he should take care of the clerical help. The Chairman asked if there were any reason not to make such a change and Mr. urns replied that there is none that he knows. The Chairman instructed Mr. Lindstrom to include the two girls in his budget, but stated that the Board would like to give this more thought before making any dicision relative to a change in policy. Mr. Stevens and lir. Burns retired at 8:30 P. M. Mr. Leland Emery, Chairman of the Board of Assess- ors, and Messrs. Shanahan, Burnham and Cronin met with the Board. The Assessors give a report of prog- ress already made and 'what they intend to do with reference to reviewing property values in 1950. A lengthy discussion was held on the subject and the Assessors retired at 9:45 P. M. Chief Engineer noy A . Cook and Mr. hoods from Topsfield met with the Board. 1r. Woods said that he would like to purchase Police the old police radios . tie explained that in the State Radios of lNiew Hampshire AM are used whereas in Massachusetts AM has been discontinued and the stations must use FM. The Lions Club in the Town of Somersworth, New 277 Hampshire, would like to purchase the old radios, have them repaired, and then present them to the Somers- worth worth Fire Department.He explained that the Club will pay 4100 for the sets . The Chairman said that the Board would look into the matter and let Chief Engineer Cook know what decision is made. Messrs. Cook and Woods retired at 9:55 P. M. The members of the Board were in favor of dispos- ing of the discarded radio sets for x'100 and the Chair- man agreed to contact Chief Engineer Cook. Mr. Gay, at the request of the Chairman, conducted the meeting for the bslance of the evening. Letter was received from Mr. Garrity advising the Board that a maple tree adjacent to Tower Park has been Damage to damaged by an automobile. A representative of the Cas- Tree ualty Insurance Company has discussed this with I1rr. Garrity gave him an estimate of zw20. He said that if the tree does not show the proper growth in the Spring, it can be replaced for $20. If, however , the tree should survive repairs there will be money enough to do the work. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by "'fir. Hoyt, it was voted to follow Mr. Garrity' s recommendation and let the tree remain in its present condition until Spring. Letter was received from Mr. Daniel A. Lynch in- viting the Selectmen to be among the honored guests at Invitation a dinner to be held in Cary Hall on November 30th in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of St. Brigid's Church. Mr. Hoyt moved that Mr. Driscoll give the welcom- ing address, as outlined in Mr. Lunch' s letter. Mr. Emery seconded the motion and it was so voted. The Board give further consideration to Michael Tax Title J. Crowley' s offer of $300 for Lot 66, Section 2, Grape- Property vine Avenue. A proposal to sell this lot was advertised in the November 9, 1950 issue of the Lexington minute- Man. No pe_eons contacted the Selectmen' s ffice as a result of the advertisement . Mr. Emery moved that the offer be accepted and that Lot 66, Section 2, Grapevine Avenue be sold and conveyed t° Michael J. Crowley. Mr. Hoyt seconded the motion and it was so voted . 278 The Board gave further consideration to Jos- Tax title eph E. Casey' s offer of $1200 for Lots B and C property and part of Lot A, comprising together 2 1/3 acres, ro more or less , on Valley Road. A proposal to sell these lots was auvertisedin the November 9th issue of the Lexington Minute-Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen's Office as a result of the advertise- ment. Mr. Emery moved that the offer be accepted and that Lots B and C and part of Lot A on Valley Road be sold and conveyed to Joseph E. Casey. Mr. Nickerson seconded the motion and it was so voted. Letter was received from Ir. Collins, Wel- fare Agent, requesting a transfer of $1,500 for Transfer Public Welfare Department - Aid and Expenses Ac- count. Upon motion of Mr. Hoyt, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to request the l'pprop- riation Committee to transfer the sum of $1,500 from the Reserve Fund to the Public Welfare De- partment - Aid and Expenses Account. Letter was received from Mr. Chapin, Veter- ans ' Agent, requesting a transfer of 4,400 to meet Transfer the expense of his Department for the balance of the year Upon motion of Mr. Hoyt, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to request the Appropria- tion Committee to transfer the sum of $400 from the Reserve Fund to Veterans ' benefits Aid and Expenses Account. Letter ws received from Mr. Carroll stating that Thomas Sullivan, janitor at the Adams School, wants $1.50 ptr hour for 5* hours (6:00 P. M. to Sullivan re 11:30 P. M. ) for tending the fires to keep the re Election building warm on Election Night, November 7th. Nov. 7th No action was taken on the matter inasmuch as the Board did not consider this a proper charge. Letter was received from Mr. Carroll advising the Board that Mrs. -William Hi Shanahan has resigned as a member of the High School Building Committee. Application w s received from Richard F. Jack- Use of son requesting permission to conduct a 4-H meeting Hall in a Conference Room at Cary memorial Building oh November 29th from 7:15 P. M. until 9:15 P1 M. Mr. Nickerson moved that the use of the Con- ference Room be granted free of charge. Mr. Hoyt seconded the motion and it was so voted . 271 Application was received from the Lexington Fire- ' men's Relief Association requesting permission to Use of hall conduct an enttrtainment and dance in Cary Memor- ial hall on -ecember 6, 1950, from 8:00 P. M. un- til 1:00 A= M. Mr. Nickerson moved thf t the use of the hall be granted subje_.t to a charge of 435. Mr. Hoyt seconded the motion and it wfs so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr . Emery, it was voted to grant the following Licenses licenses : ('quote) Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to sign orders establish- Street ing Cary Avenue and Aerial Street as public ways orders in the Town of Lexington. signed kolice Report for the month of October was received and placed on file . The following bids for printing the 1950 Annual Town Report were received: 1950 Town Somerville printing Co:. $4.15 per page (500 copies ) Report 1.15 " " (100 Accountant ) II 1.15 " II (100 School ) ! Acme printing Co. 6 .50 " " (500 copies) 1.00 " " (100 Accountant ) 1 1.00 " " (100 School) Rapid Service press 5.73 li it . 3 (500 copies ) 2.27 " " (100 tLccountant) 3.13 " " (170 School ) Mr. Emery questioned accepting abid before funds are available . However, Town Reports are supposed to be available before the Annual Town Meeting and it hEs been customary for a great num- ber of years to accept a bid and have the money made available at the follovring Annual Town Meet- ing. 14r. Nickerson moved that the Board issue an ordeL of intent to purchase to the Somerville Print- ing Company. Mr . Hoyt seconded the motion and it was so voted . The Clerk inquired as to whether or not the Board desired to make any change in the fee for II Package Good Stores for 1951. The Board decided to think about this and make a decision next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P. M. 280 cz A true record, Attest: Clerk, Selectmen II * License to be approved: Lexington Theatre, Inc. - Sunday Movies. Mfn-A-Minnit Golf 177 Concord Ave. Com. Viet. (renew) Kieran J. Lowry 286 Lincoln St . " " " Pine Meadows Country Club 2,i2 Cedar St. n At n George R. Reed & Son, Inc.1721 Mass . Ave. It A If Ye Towne Diner 1722A Mass. Jive. rr n It The 1778 House, Inc. 130 Plersant St. If If If I I