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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950-01-23-min 527 SELECTMEN'S MEETING January 23, 1950 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on Monday evening, January 23, 1950 at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Emery, Messrs. Gay, Driscoll, Nickerson and Hoyt were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. DeFoe met with the Board and requested a deci- sion relative to inserting an article in the warrant for the construction of Watson Road. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, Article re : it was voted to insert an article in the warrant for the Watson Road 1950 Annual Town Meeting to see if the Town will vote to accept Watson Road from Robbins Road southwesterly to Lexington Avenue, a distance of approximately 308 feet. It was further voted to authorize the Superintendent of Public Works to use the same formula for determining the cost as was used in the Liberty-Ledgelawn project. Mr. Harold Stevens, Town Counsel, met with the Board at 7:15 P. M. Mr. DeFoe requested a decision relative to the water betterment assessments for the 12" main installed Westview in Westview Street. water main 11 Mr. Stevens advised the Board, under the circum- stances, that no betterment assessments be levied. Letter was received from Mr. R. J. Peters, attorney for Mr. Gustave Larson, relative to the ownership of the Oak Street water pipe now in Oak Street. water Mr. Stevens said that Mr. Peters had been into his office. Mr. Stev, ns said that he told Mr. Peters that repairing the present pipe was a normal thing to do and in no way would the Town become the owner of the pipe. He told Mr. Peters that he definitely felt his client would have to pay for the main just as though there was no water now in the street. Mr. Stevens reported that Mr. Larson does not want the lots shown on a plan. He told his attorney that he thought the lots would have to be shown. Mr. DeFoe asked if the fact that the present pipe is inadequate would make any difference and Mr. Stevens replied that it was not a municipal water main and any- thing the Town may have done to it is immaterial. It' is not the Town's pipe. Mr. DeFoe requested approval of the proposed park- ing meter contract. Parking The Chairman said that the Board would like to have Meters the contract just as soon as possible, and would like it to be as flexible as possible both as to the possibility of removing the meters and also as to the number to be installed. 528 Mr. Stevens reported that he had met with Mr. Ballard and discussed the proposed street from Edison Way to the Depot. He recommended a petition for the acceptance of this street rather than having any agreements prepared for signatures. The Board concurred and authorized Mr. Stevens to handle this project as he recommends. Mr. Stevens reported on the claim filed by Anthony Romano vs . David Govan and the Town of Lexington. Romano Mr. Gay moved that the Town Counsel be authorized claim to proceed with the settlement of this case. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Lindstrom, the Building Inspector, calling the Board's attention to an addition to the Bradford Motors garage and salesroom Building located at 34 Bedford Street for which no building per- Law mit has been issued. Mr. Lindstrom stated in his letter violation that the addition is in violation of both the Building and Zoning By-laws. Mr. Driscoll moved that the subject be referred to Town Counsel to determine if the incident constitutes a violation of either the Zoning or Building By-laws of the Town and that if his opinion is that such violation does exist, Mr. Lindstrom should proceed to enforce the By-laws. Mr. Hoyt seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Stevens retired : Mr. DeFoe reported that he had been advised by Chief Cook that the Fire Department will install the hydrant and catch basin markers for both the Fire Department and the Department of Public Works . Hydrant Mr. Nickerson moved that the Superintendent of Public markers Works be authorized to purchase a supply of hydrant and catch basin markers at a cost not to exceed $425; this ex- pense to be charged to the Snow Removal Account. Mr. Hoyt seconded the motion, and it was so voted . Mr. DeFoe retired. At 8:00 P. M. hearing was declared open upon the petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to erect Pole or construct a guy wire and anchor from pole located in Location North Street, approximately 285 feet southeast of Burling- ton Street. The plan of the proposed location was submitted to the Town Engineer and returned with the notation of his approval subject to the guy wire and anchbnr being moved if a house is e rected on the lot. No persons appeared in favor or in opposition. Mr. Gay moved that the request be granted and that the order be signed. Mr. Driscoll seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 529 At 8:05 P. M. hearing was declared open upon the peti- tion of the Boston Edison Comapny and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to erect one pole and remove one existing pole on Cherry Street, approximately 205 feet southeast of Charles Street. Pole The plan was submitted to the Town Engineer and Location returned with his approval. Mr. and Mrs . Ralph C. Cook, 10 Cherry Street, were the only persons present at the hearing. The Chairman asked if there were any objections to the proposed location and Mrs. Cook that she had no objection providing the pole is located outside the sidewalk. Mr. Hoyt moved that the petition be approved and the order signed . Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. At 8:10 P. M. hearing was declared open upon the petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Pole Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to remove Location two existing poles and erect two poles on Ledgelawn Avenue, southeasterly from a point approximately 175 feet east of Bedford Street. The plan was submitted to the Town Engineer and returned with his approval. No persons appeared in favor or in opposition. Mr. Hoyt moved that the petition be approved and the order signed . Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Fred C. Newhall and Mr. Edward Abell met with the Board and requested permission to conduct a Tag Tag Day Day on the evening of Friday, February 10th and all day Saturday, February lllth. Mr. Newhall explained that the request is being made in an effort to raise funds for the newly organized Lexington Boys ? Club. Mr. Gay moved that the request be granted. Mr. Nickerson seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Messrs. Newhall and Abell retired. The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Construction Co., Inc. offering $1,00 plus necessary legal expenses for a small parcel of tax title land, fronting Tax Title on Wood Street. property Upon motion of Mr. Hoyt, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to refer the offer to the Town Engineer and the Town Counsel for further information. The Chairman read a letter from Alfred Iodice indicating that he would like to buy a parcel of land Offer to next to the Town barn, behind lot #3. This is not tax purchase title property and would therefore require a vote of land owned the Town before it can be sold. by Town The Chairman agreed to confer with the Supt. of Public Works in an effort to determine whether or not it would be advisable to sell this property. 53® cc 1.11 Mr. John Brucci, his attorney, Mr. Pau], McCormack, and Mr. William Lyon met with the Board. Mr. McCormack explained that Mr. Brucci is grieved by the action of the Board of Health in denying his ap- plication for permission to keep animals on Paul Revere Road. He said that Mr. Brucci makes his living by deal- ing in livestock and wants some consideration. Mr. Brucci discussed the matter at lisagth.. The Chairman said that he did not know the legal position of the Board in relation to the Board of Health, and asked if Mr. McCormack was going to represent Mr. Brucci . Mr. Brucci replied in the affirmative. The Chairman explained that, at the moment, this appears to be alikard of Health problem and something with which the Selectmen should not interfere. He sug- gested that Mr. Brucci have his attorney discuss the matter with the Board of Health. The group retired at 9:08 P. M. Application was received from the Sacred Heart Holy Name Society requesting permission to hold a communion breakfast in Cary Hall on Sunday morning, February 19. Use of Halls Mr. Gay moved that the use of the hall be grafted free of charge. Mr. Nickerson seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Application was received from the V.F.W. request- ing permission to conduct meetings in Estabrook Hall and a conference room on the evenings of February 1st and 15th. Mr. Driscoll moved that the uses be granted free of charge. Mr. Nickerson seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to renew the following licenses: Licenses Hegy's Spa 856 Mass. Avenue Common Victualler (renewal) John W. Leary 45 Waltham St. Public Carriage Fred N. Viano 1794 Mass . Ave. Sunday Movies " Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Hoyt, it was voted that the Selectmen give written notice that Watson they intend to lay out as a town way Watson Road from Road Robbins Road, southwesterly to Lexington Avenue, a dis- tance of approximately 308 feet. Town Bids for printing 500 copies of the 1949 Town Report, Report 100 copies of the School Report and 100 copies of the Accountant's report were received as follows: Company Report School Accountant Somerville Printing Co. 0.60 $1.00 $1.00 (all per page ) L_ _ 531 Rapid Service Press 5 .21 2.85 2.52 (all per page) Acme Printing Co. 6.00 1.00 1.00 " " Fleming & 5on 4.60 30.00 60.00 100 copies school per page & acc 'ts . reports Adams Press, Inc. 5.50 2.50 1.50 (all per page ) Mr. Nickerson moved that the bid of the Somerville Printing Company be accepted. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson seconded by Mr. Hoyt it was voted that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Bids for architect to obtain bids, from a selected list of ten E. Lex. bidders, for the East Lexington Fire Station; bids to Fire close on March 7, 1950. Station The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P . M. A true record, Attest: �r S ectme 1 l +