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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950-06-05-min 96 SELECTMEN'S MEETING JUNE 5, 1950 , A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Office on Monday evening, June 5, 1950 at 7:00 P. M. Chairman .Emery, Messrs. Gay, Nickerson and Hoyt were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. Driscoll arrived at 7:30 P. M. Mr. Joseph H. DeFoe, Supt. of Public Works, and Mr. William Burns, Town Engineer, met with the Board. Mr. DeFoe presented a sketch of the veterans lots on Hill and Cedar Street. He explained that his Drainage Department has not had time to make a detailed study, for Vet- but indications are that it will be necessary to have erans lot a drain installed and he recommended laying it on the line of a proposed lot in the rear of #12. He explained that this project will cost between $300 and $400. Following some discussion, Mr. Nickerson moved that the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to proceed as outlined by him to ease the drainage problem on veterans lots 11, 12 and 13 on Cedar Street. Mr. Hoyt seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting at 7:15 P. M. Mr. DeFoe reported further on the drainage pro- blem in the vicinity of Mr. Kingsley's house on Franklin Road. _ He presented a sketch of the area and explained that upon inspection of the line going through Mr. Baskin's property end coming out to the culvert, it Franklin Rd. was found that a discrepancy of about one foot existed. Drainage Mr. Baskin has consented to re-lay approximately 140 feet of pipe on his property, at no cost to the Town, which leaves about 150 feet to be re-layed by the Town. Mr. DeFoe explained three possible ways to solve the drainage problem and upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Hoyt, it was voted to approve proposal #2. This includes a pair of catch basins in front of Mr. Kingsley's house with the drain extended to the corner of Franklin and Somerset Road, and extended from a man- hole at this location to take two catch basins a short distance up Somerset Road toward Meriam Street, and also extended along Somerset Road toward Hancock Avenue to connect with the existing drain. This project is to be placed on the waiting list and undertaken when the Department of Public Works has the time. Authorization was also given Mr. DeFoe to re-lay the pipe, approximately 150 feet in length, and at the same time it is understood that Mr. Baskin will re-lay approximately 140 feet of pipe in his property, starting at Somerset Road, at no cost to the Town. l -. - 97 The latter project, to be done at this time, is to correct the drain that was installed at an im- proper grade. Mr. DeFoe inquired as to what account inspection of Board of Survey .developments is to be charged. He explained that the inspectors will watch the construction of the road, installation of drains and water mains. Mr. Burns explained that work on developments will be intermittent, but the man hired will have Inspection to be kept on full time and there is enough work in Board of the Department to keep him busy. Survey de- The Chairman asked how inspections have been velopments handled before and Mr. Burns replied that he has been doing the inspection himself but he cannot continue because he has too much to do. Furthermore, the re- quirements of the new Board of Survey rules and re- gulations are comparable to the Town's street speci- fictions. He explained on Town street constuction he has required full inspections and he thought the Board of Survey would require the same on development streets. He said that he would not be responsible for such streets on the same bases as he has in the past. He said that the new streets will be bituminous concrets with a surface that will be on for ten or twelve years before anything will be done and he does not want to be responsible for spot checking because when the streets are completed they can be accepted by the Town. He said that the inspector 's time and the water mains could be charged against the Water Construction Account and when the inspector is not working, on water construction he can use him in other work. He further stated that he thought the drainage inspection could be charged to the Drainage Acoount. The Chairman mentioned charging the time to Highway Maintenance and asked if an inspector would be hired before next week. Mr. Burns said that an inspector would have to be hired whenever the developers bond is straightened out. It was agreed to charge the inspector 's time on water and drainage to the Water Construction and Drainage Accounts and of consider further next week the matter of street construction inspection. Mr. DeFoe asked if he could purchase the gates, hydrants, etc. as soon as the agreement is signed and the Board was in agreement. The Chairman instructed Mr. Burns to advise the ' Planning Board that Mr. Larsen has offered to give the Town the extra footage on Oak Street, pay for the water, dedicate the out through, but will not pay any better- ments on the streets. He said that before the Board advises Mr. Larsen what it thinks, the Selectmen would like to know how the Planning Board feels. Mr. Burns retired at 7:45 P. M. 98 He returned later in the evening and reported that the Planning Board is still of the opinion that Mr. Larsen Larsen would have to pay betterments on the proposed Oak Street street, if, as and when it is constructed. The Chairman said that it was not presumed that the Torn will take the initiative to construct the street, and Mr. Stevens saidthat the water is supposed to go in the street, but no time was set for con- structing the street. Letter was received from Mrs. Przyjemski stating Zoar that the Selectmen had informed 1Lar that the sti'Pcture Avenue on Zoar Avenue was to be torn down by the first of June, but there is no evidence of it being removed and there is sonatant repairing being done. No action was taken. Mr. Gay said that the residents in the Pleasant Bus Stop Street area had petitionedFthe D. P. U. for a bus stop and the matter had been referredback to the Selectmen. The correspondence which he had was given to the Town Counsel. Mr. Stevens retired at 8;15 P. M. li Mr. William Brenchick, 46 Lincoln Street met with the Board, at his own request, to discuss transits pipe. He gave each member of the Board a history of Transite Asbestos-Cement Pipe, manufactured by Johns- Transite Manville Corporation and explained that the product pipe has been used throughout the world for about forty years and in the United States for about twenty years. He also said that the pipe carries the Underwriters ' approval, and every length of pbpe is tested at four times its rated working pressure. The installation cost is low, cost of the pipe is low, delivery stays high and keeps the pumping costs down. He also explained that there would not be any loss of water because of leaky joints, and that the cost of installation is 10% lower than that of cast iron pipe. Mr. Brenchick said that sewer pipe was put on the market at the same time but the sales efforts have been on water pipe. He explained that the installation cost is less due to the fact that the pipe ill in thirteen foot lengths against two foot lengths of tile and it goes toghether very rapidly. He said that there is no joining compound to buy because that is included with the cost of the material. Due to the strength of the pipe, in many cases oradling is eliminated. Mr. DeFoe asked if there were any disadvantages at all compared with cast iron pipe and Mr. Brenchick said that it does not have the strength of cast iron pipe, 99 II but it does have enough strength to take care of anyting that will be demanded of a water line. In this pipe there is nothing to corrode, therefore the strength is not required. He also said that the pipe cannot be thawed out .with electricity. Steam or hot water must be used. Mr. DeFoe asked how long the rubber gaskets would last and Mr. Brenchiek replied indefinitely. Mr. Hoyt asked what would be involved in making the changeover and if there would be any effect on the pipe that is in the ground at the present time. Mr. Brencht$k replied that there would be no 'feet Whatsoever. He explained that at the present time deliveries are not good as they are back to October. He retired at 8;40 P. M. Mr. John Baskin met with the Board and requested that the sewer be brought along Somerset Road from Hayes Sewer, Avenue to Lot 5, a distance of about 300 feet. Somerset ?he Chairman asked him if he would sign up for one Road side and he replied in the affirmative. The Chairman explained that the Board would have to review the situation and see how much is ahead of it. Mr. Baskin explained that a house will be constructed here, to be completed in November, and he would like to have the sewer extended to serve it. The Chairman said that the Board would request Mr. DeFoe to submit a report on this subject for next Monday's meeting. Mr. Baskin retired at 8:05 P. M. Mr. Leonard Jellis, Jr. met with the Board, at his own request, relative to the drainage problem on Lot 12, Cedar Street. • The Chairman explained that the Board had already voted to authorize the Supt. of Public Works to proceed to ease the drainage problem on lots 11, 12 and 13. Mr. DeFoe informed Mr. Jellis that he did not intend to slope all the lend, but would put in a drain at the most advantageous spot, and that no grading would be done. Mr. Jellis retired at 9:00 P. M. Letter was received from Mr. Leonard Jellis, Sr. requesting the extension of a water main to service $115 Reed Street. Water Reed Mr. DeFoe reported that he has already asked Mr. Street Burns to have a sketch made and will report further next II week. Letter was received from Leland McConchie requesting an extension of the water main to service a house at 152 Adams 100 -4441 Water Street. The Clerk was instructed to give a copy of the Adams St. letter to the Supt. of Public Works and request a report for the next meeting of the Board. Mr. DeFge presented the members of the Board with estimates, received from Custance and Phalen on pro- posed repairs to the Barnes property. Mr. Nickerson suggested that he contact Mr. Cus• Barnes tance and ask him if he would accept the job at a price Property not to exceed the figure he has gU,oted and if he would be willing to write a letter to that effect. Mr. DeFoe agreed and it was decided to obtain specifications and then decide whether or not the bidding is to be open of closed. Liberty- Mr. DeFoe presented a sketch of the proposed Ledgelawn sewer in Liberty and Ledgelawn Avenues and explained sewer that the only individual interested in signing for the sewer is Mr. Mo0onchie, owner of lot 126. He said that Mr. Crandall and his son do not want the sewer, but will go along if they are the only ones not in favor. No action was taken on the matter. Mr. DeFoe retired at 9:35 P. M. Letter was received from Carl G. Vienot recommending that the spot light be turned on again on the Minute Man Lighting Statue. Minute Man Mr. Nickerson said that if it were a matter of $50 Statue of 075 he thought it would be money well spent. The Chairman was authorized to make whatever: arrangements are necessary and charge the cost to the Park Department, Letter was received from Elbert Fisher, 197 Woburn Tax Title Street, Lexington, offering *100 per lot for lots 35 property and 36, Hillcrest Street, Park Heights. The Clerk reported that Mr. Potter recommends a price of *200 per lot inasmuch as the street is finished and has water. The members of the Board agreed to look at the lots and hold any decision over until the next meeting of the Board. Application was received from Miss Helen Merrill Use of requesting permission to conduct a dance recital rehearsal in Hall Cary Hall on the afternoons of June 12th and 13th from 1:00 until 5:00. The Clerk was instructed to find out whether or not Miss Merrill was reimbursed for her services in con- nection with the 19th of April celebration and if not, both uses were to be granted free of charge. If, how- ever, she was paid for her services, a charge of 05 is to be made for one rehearsal, the other use being granted free of charge. 101 Application was received from Richard F. Jackson, Use of on behalf of the 4-H Club, for permission to conduct hall a meeting in a conference room on Tuesday, June 13th. Mr. Gay moved that the use of the room be granted free of charge. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Doris G. Works, on behalf of the Pre-School P.T.A. , with reference to the charge made for the use of Estabrook Hall on June Use of hall 3rd and 10th. Mrs. Works stated in her letter that the money received from the movies to be conducted on these two dates is to be used for the Dental Fund for all Lexington children of pre-school age, and asked if the uses could be granted free of charge. The Chairman suggested, and the Board agreed, that Mrs . Works be advised that it has become an established practice to charge a fee when admission to activities In the Cary Building is charged. However, the Board would be willing to grant both uses for $10 instead of $10 for each use. The Cleft informed the Boaed that the Chief of Police had received a request from M.I.T. for the 11 appointment of nine Special Police Officers who will be working as guards at the Institute 's Lexington Special Field Station. All the individuals recommended Police by M.I.T. were approved by the Chief. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to appoint the following persons as Special Police Officers in the Town of Lexington for terms ex- piring March 31, 1951. Ivers J. Rutherford Donald Tucker William S. Thompson Lancelot B. Cooper John G. Bohn Earl A. Turner Warren Wilder Malcolm Stevens George ,E. Richardson Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to grant the following licenses : Countryside Associates Lowell Street Sunday Golf Lexington Theatre Mass. Avenue " Movies Francis D. Flanage, Jr. 4 Aerial Street Peddler Dr. Foley, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, met with the Board and reported that his Committee had received a request from Mr. Thwyng on Marrett Road, to have the Town mow the field adjacent to his house so that the children in the neighborhood could use it as a ballfield. He said that he had 'discussed this with Mr. Garrity and was told 102 that the Selectmen would have to determine whether or not ' Town equipment could be used for this purpose. The Chairman agreed to discuss the request with Mr. Garrity. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P. M. A true record, Attest: 4‘14'1 /1°44—(-41"1 "--eet . I