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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950-10-30-min 255 SELECTMEN'S MEETING OCTOBER 30, 1950 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, October 30th at 7:00 P.M. Chair- man Emery, Messrs. Gay Nickerson, and Driscoll were also present. The Chairman reminded the Board that last week Officer Day had been told that the Selectmen would give him Mane statement for the Police Department Police relative to inserting an article in the November 5-day week warrant requesting a five-day week for the Police Officers. It was the unanimous opinion of the Board to recommend postponing this subject until the Annual Town Meeting in March. The Chairman explained to the Board that Miss Thompson in the Tax Collector's Department, had been advised by State auditors that if she were appointed and accepted the appointment as Temporary Collector of Taxes she would be entitled to the Temporary same pay as that received by the late Mr. Scamman; Collector the salary having been voted by a Town Meeting. He of Taxes explained that a majority of the Board had appointed Miss Thompson as Temporary Collector of Taxes effec- tive immediately (October 25, 1950), to hold such office and exercise such powers and perform the duties thereof until a Collector of Taxes is duly elected and has qualified according to law. Miss Thompson agreed tot ake the oath of office and sign the necessary documents until the Board had an opportunity to meet and arrive at some decision on the salary. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to ratify the action taken by a majority of the Board on October 25, 1950. It was further understood that Miss Thompson is to receive the same salary received by the late Mr. Scamman, during the period of time she is employed in the capacity of Temporary Collector of Taxes . When Mr. Stevens, Town Couneel, met with the Board later in the evening the Chairman asked about the salary of the other Clerk in the office and Mr. Stevens informed the Board that her salary was an entirely different matter because the rate is estab- lished by the Board. He said thatthe Board chluld in- crease her rate to that of Senior Clerk with the under- stan ding that when a Collector has been elected the rate will revert back to that of a Junior Clerk. 256 G') Action relative to the Junior Clerk's salary was deferred until the next meeting of the Board. Removal The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Garrity, of tree Supt. of Shade Tree Division, advising that work has been started on the removal of two elm trees opposite the Munroe Tavern and before the men have finished, he would like permission to remove tree #2. This particular tree is the one that Mr. Moany, of the Bartlett Tree Company, recommended removing. Mr. Garrity stated in his letter that bh.e tree is full of Scolytus beetles and is very susceptible to the Dutch Elm disease, and if it is to be removed the Boston Edison "ompany, how topping off the other two trees, can top this one at the same time. He further stated that there are sufficient funds in his budget to cover the expense involved. Mr. Driscoll said that he would be guided by Mr. Garrity' s judgment and moved that he be given authority to proceed to have tree #2 removed. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Board gave further consideration to Daniel W. Birmingham's offer of 000 for Lot 64, Section Tax Title 2, Grapevine Avenue. A proposal to sell was ad- Property vertised in October 26, 1950, issue of the Lexing- ton Minute Man. No persons contacted the Select- men's Office as a result of the advertisement. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Nicker- son, it was voted to sell and convey Lot 64, Section 2,Grapevine Avenue to Mr. Daniel W. Birmingham. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Nicker- pon, it was voted to sign the deed, prepared by Town Counsel, conveying Lots 1 and 2, Block 69, Valley Road, to Norman J. Beckett and Leontine L, Beckett, 48 Valley Road, Lexington. Application was received from the Lexington Allied Veterans Council requesting permission to conduct memorial services in Cary Hall on November Tax Title 11th from 9:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Property Mr. Gay moved that the use of the hall be granted free of charge. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion and it was so voted. Application was received from Rev. Harold T. Handley on behalf of the Lexington Council of Churches, requesting permission to conduct a Thanksgiving ser- vice in Cary Hall on Tuesday, November 21, 1950, from Use of 8:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. hall Mr. Gay moved that the use, of the hall be granted free of charge. Mr. Driscol]&econded the motion and it was s> voted. A 257 Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Nickerson, it was voted to approve the aprlication License for a Sunday Kovit License submitted by the Lex- ington Theatre, Inc. The Chairman read a letter from Doctor Adams of the Veterans' Administration Hospital in Bedford, Invitation inviting the members of the Board to attend a meet- ing at the hospital oft November 8th at 2:00 P.M. at which time a motion picture film depicting the ac- tion of the atomic bomb will be shown. Mr. Thomas Napoli left a letter for the Board which he had received from the Collector of Taxes Napoli water relative to a water betterment assessment in the betterment amount of $157.00 levied against property owned by assessment h m and located on Lincoln Street. Mr. Burns explained that the Lincoln Street water main was installed as one job, but there were two different orders filed. The assessment on the first order has been deferred and this is the amount covered in the second order. The Chairman agreed to contact Mr. Napoli, ex- plain the situation to him and tell him that if he wants this amount deferred he should write the Board a letter requesting same. Letter was received from Michael J. Crowley, 299 Newbury Street, Boston, offering $150 for Lot Tax title 66, Section 2, Grapevine Avenue. property The Committee on tax title property recommedded $200 plus the outstanding sewer betterment assess- ment in the amount of $166.67. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it wee voted to advise Mr. Crowley that the Board will entertain an offer of $500. Further consideration was given to Mr. Lynch's letter, on behalf of Mrs. Emily R. Scheibe, re- questing deferment without interest of the water Scheibe betterment assessment in the amount of $494.71 water levied against her property at 376 Lincoln Street. assessment A majority of the members of the Board have in- deferred spected the property. Upon the motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to extend the time for pay- ment of betterment assessment of $ 494.71 assessed against land of Mrs. Emily R. SAheibe, on Lincoln Street, without interest until said land or any part thereof is built upon or sold, or until the expira- tion of three years from the date hereof, whichever event occurs first; provided, however, that this ex- tension of time shall aminate immediately if the 25$ u facilities of the water main aroused for sL id land pf any part thereof. • Further consideration was given to Mr. Domenic Petrino's request for deferment of the sewer better- ment assessment levied against land owned by him and located on Grapevine Avenue. Petrino A majority of the members of the Board inspected t Sewer the land in question, and it was the unanimous opinion Assessment of the Board that there is no justification in grant- ing the request. Mr. Stevens referred to the proposed bus route on Oak Street and said that he does not know of any authority that would enable the Board to condition the license. If, however, the Board can agree with the bus company as to what should be incorporated in the lTense, the Department of Public Utilities will include it in the certificate. He said that the bus company can operate on a trial period for thirty or sixty days before the certificate is granted. Mr. Driscoll said that he did not think thirty days would be a fair trial. Mr. Stevens explained that they may want a trial because once the franchise is granted, the Depart- ment of Public Utilities will force the company to operate. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M. yirl,j15/7. • • • A true record, Attest; , electmen.