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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1951-04-23-min 47 SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 23, 1951 A regular meetingof the Board of Selectmen � was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Buil- ding on Monday evening, April 23, 1951 at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Nickerson, Messrs. Emery, Gay, and Hoyt were present. Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, and the Clerk were also present. Mr. Driscoll ar- rived at 7:40 P.M. Hearing was declared open upon the petition of the New. England Telephone and Telegraph Com- pany and the Boston Edison Company for joint pole locations on Hill Street. The plan of the proposed locations had been submitted to and approved by Mr. Burns. Mr Paul Hanson was the only person present at the hearing, and he said that he would like to Pole inquire about the location. The Chairman showed Location him the blueprint submitted with the petition and he said that he had no objection. Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Hoyt, it was voted to approve the petition and sign the order for the following locations: Hill Street approximately 60 feet south of Diana Lane, One (1 ) pole. Hill Street, northerly from Diana Lane, Two (2) poles. Mr. Hanson retired at 7 :12 P.M. Hearing was declared open upon the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Boston Edison Company for joint pole loca- tions on Maple Street. The plan of the proposed locations had been submitted to and approved by Mr. Burns. No persons were present in favor or in opposition. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Emery, it was voted to approve the petition and sign the order for the following locations: Maple Street, southwesterly from a point approximately 465 feet southwest of Lowell Street, Six (6 ) poles. The Chairman read a letter from Thomas F. Con- nors, 2151 Massachusetts Avenue, requesting replace- 111 ment of the present gravel sidewalk in front of his property. 41438 Mr. Burns explained that he had instructed Mr. Connors to write to the Board if he wanted the sidewalk constructed under the Betterment Act. He said that he would personally like to see this done as the water now washes d own onto Connors Mr. Rosenbergts lawn. Sidewalk The Chairman asked if the damage caused by material washing down is over for this spring and 4r. Burns replied that every time it rains Mr. Rosen- berg complains. He said that it will cost between $200 and $250. Upon motion of Mr. Hoyt, seconded by 14r. Gay, it was voted to authorize the Supt. of Public Works to use his discretion as to whether or not he has the facilities and wants to install the sidewalk. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting at 7835 P.M. Petition and orders from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to locate under- ground conduits on Bedford and Revere Streets were N.E. Tel. & held over from the last meeting. Tel. conduit Mr. fiery suggested, and the Board agreed, that locations the Chairman write Mr. Long, representative of the Company, and urge the installation of underground conduits on Locust Avenue. Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr._ Driscoll, it was voted to approve the following proposed under- ground locations: Bedford Street - from a point approximately 58 feet from the northeast intersecting curb line of Fuller Road (should be Harding Road) north- westerly and southeasterly (to J.0. pole #6/56), approximately 80 feet underground connection. Revere Sjreet - from pole #83/12, located on the southeasterly side, approximately 1250 feet, northeasterly from Bedford Street, northwesterly and northeasterly to pole #83/14, approximately 255 feet underground syphon connection. Bedford St. & Revere Street - from the intersection of Bedfm d St., northeasterly to the easterly side of Revere St. (to J.O. pole #83/2), approximately 125 feet underground connection. Mr. Stevens reported on the procedure, as outlined to him by the County Commissioners, relative to the petition for the relocation and specific repairs of Paul Revere Road. The petition was returned inasmuch as it did not have the required number of signatures. 41439 Mr. Stevensr eferred to his letter of April 18th to the Board relative to the contract for the purchase of a new ambulance. He telephoned the Credit Manager of the Meteor Sales of New England and he is agreeable to striking out paragraphs 2 and 6 of the conditions set forth on the back of the order. He instructed the Chairman to initial all changes. The Clerk reported three suggested inclusions made by Mr. Fitzgerald and the Chairman agreed to discuss them with Mr. Sullivan, Sales Manager. Messrs. Burns and Stevens retired at 8:18 P.M. Mr. James Harrison, 25 Freeman Street, Arlington, met with the Board relative to Lot 20 Rangeway Street. He explained that he had purchased Lot 21 on Hillcrest Street and now finds the land filledvdth ledge, there- Tax title by making it necessary for him to relocate his house property which he cannot do unless he acquires Lot 20, Range- way. He said that the price the Board is asking is more than he can afford to pay. The Chairman explained that there is a water betterment assessment against Lot 20 and suggested that Mr. Harrison make an offer for the Board's consideration. Mr. Harrison said that if the price is $250 he will have to let the lot he now owns go for taxes. He said that he would make a verbal offer of $125, but that he could not possibly pay the betterment assessment. Mr. Gay explained that the betterment could be apportioned over a period of ten years. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Harrison think the matter over and then submit an offer to the Bdard in writing. Mr. Harrison retired at 8:35 P.M. Letter was received from the Board of Fire Com- missioners advising that the Mack Fire Truck (Engine 2) has been inspected by them and it meets all spec- ifications as bid. An underwriters' test was given New Mack the new engine and it passed all tests given and is Fire Truck accepted by the Board of Fire Commissioners. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Every, it was voted that the new Mack Type 95 - 1000 gallon triple combination pumper be accepted and payment made. Mr. and Mrs. Zubowitch, 86 Oak Street, met with the Board. He said that he has been advised that he cannot get water to build on a parcel of land on Spring Street, on vh ich he has an option, and he would like an explanation. -,4o mt The Chairman explained that water'is not avail- able at every place and asked who advised him. Be re- plied that it was Mr. Burns and the Chairman invited Mr. Burns to return to the meeting. The Chairman explained that at the annual Toss Meeting in March funds are appropriated for water extensions for the coming year and there is a certain amount of play in the budgets but very little. Mr. Burns explained that the hydrant is right at the end of the line and that is as far as the water goes. He explained that the distance is something between 300 and 500 feet. The Chairman stated that there are a number of regxests on file for the entire year and when a request such as this is received it has to take its place on the lest. He asked if Mr. Zubowitch had made a formal application and he replied in the negative. The Chairman recommended that either Mr. Zubowitch or the owner of the property write a letter to Mr. Burns requesting water for that particular property and then it will pe given consideration. Mr. Finery asked if Mr. Zubowitch understood that if he wrOte the letter that he would get the water right away and Mr. Zubowitch said that he understood he would have to take his place on the list. Mr. and Mrs. Zubowitch retired at 8:55 P.M. Mr. Burns also retired. Letter was received from the Collector of Taxes to which was attached a list of unpaid ambulance charges for the years 1942 through 1946. Mr. Gay suggested thatthe charges be abated and Unpaid that the Collector be instructed to use more prompt ambulance methods of eollection in the future. charges Mr. Emery said that he was not in favor of abating them without first discussing the subject with rawn Counsel. It was agreed to have the Chairman. contact Town Counsel and if he rules the charges to be outlawed, there is no alternative but to abate them. Letter was received from the Board of Appeals advising that the contractor engaged in the removal of gravel from a gravel bank at 87 Cary Avenue has agreed to operate the trucks at a reasonable and proper speed. It was suggested that the Police Department make certain that the traffic laws in this area are enforced. The Clerk was instructed to forward a copy of the letter to the Chief of Police. Application was received from the Lexington Field and Garden Club requesting permission to hold a meeting in Estabrook Hall on May 28, 1951 from 7:30 P.m. until 10:00 P.M. 441 Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Hoyt, it was voted that the use of the hall be granted free of charge. Use of hall Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Emery, it wes v oted to grant the following licenses: Lexington Bowladrome, Inc. 1698 Mass. Ave. Sunday Bowling (Renew. ) tt it tt " " N Bowling 11 Louis Kraff 316 Marrett Rd. Sunday Sales " Village Variety 93 Mass. Ave. Sunday Sales " Countryside Associates Lowell St. Sunday Golf Lexington Theatre, Inc. 1794 Mass. Ave. Sunday Movies The Chairman reported that Mrs. Frederic K. Johnson had called him requesting permission, on behalf of the Cancer Fund Drive, to place posters on the parking meters. The Board felt that if this is granted, it might encourage other organizations to make similar requests. Therefore upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Hoyt, it was voted to deny the request. Further consideration was given to Mrs. Rhoda's salary, as part-time clerk in the Accounting Department. The subject was considered in detail and upon Rhode s motion of Mr. Gay, seconded bar Mr. Driscoll, it was salary voted to authorize an increase of 10% effective this week. Mr. Emery did not wish to be recorded as voting. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. A true record, Attest: