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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952-12-29-min 440 SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 29, 1952 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Build- ing, on Monday evening, Deoember 29, 1952, at 700 P. M. Chairman Nickerson, Messrs. Gay, Driscoll and Reed were present . Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, aid the Clerk were also present. Mr. DeScenza's offer of $150 for fifteen lots on Edna, Freemont and Bellflower Streets was held over pending report from Mr. Burns. Tax title Mr. Burns explained that no clearing has been property done on the lots and that all trees and brush removed have been taken from the street. No action to be taken on disposing of the lots until Spring. Mr. Burns referred to street developments and stated that Nothing much is ever said about the fact that the streets are being built by the developers, type of work being done or the value. He said that the streets under construction this year alone involve bonding for approximately $382,000 worth of work. He reported that over $15,000 worth of water mains have Street been installed this summer at the developers ' expense, Construction the town supplying the gates and hydrants. The pipe and work involved totalled about $90,000. These streets, when completed, will revert to the town as town owned property and are about 16,000 feet totalling about $200,000 worth of work. He explained that a large portion of the $90,000 is already drawing revenue. Mr. Burns said that this added to the budget amounts to $1,400;000. The Chairman reminded the Board that Mr. Burns must inspect all -this work and from his own personal observation the contractors have to be watched because they are interested in saving as much as possible. public Works Department budgets for 1953 were discussed and acted on as follows: Budget Requested Approved Town Offices & Cary Bldg. $21,000 No decision Engineering - Expenses 1,230 $1,230- Mosquito Control 8,000 5,000 Sewer Maintenance - Wages & Exp. 4,050 4,050 Sewer Services - Wages & Expenses 37,800 34,100 The Appropriation Committee to be advised that this budget is cut back but a record made that it may be necessary to request a transfer. 441 Budget Requested Approved Sewer Construction - Sundry Streets $110,340 no decision Drain Construction - Sundry Streets 39,080 $34,000 The projects to be done to be left to the discretion of Mr. Burns. Garbage Collection 15,000 20,000 Care of Dumps & Removal of Ashes 6,220 6,220 Public Works Bldg. - Wages & Exp. 13,600 13,600 Highway Maintenance - Wages & Exp. 70,400 70,000 Highway Maintenance - Chap. 90 1,000 1,000 Highway Construction - Chap. 90 4,000 4,000 Street Constr. - Sundry 43.,000 3.7,000 Street Constr. - Capital Outlay 102,000 45,000 Highway Dept. - Road Machinery 28,300 284000 Highway Dept. - Road Machinery 14,800 17,800 Capital Outlay Traffic Regulation & Control 3,095 3,095 Street Signs 1,150 1,150 Sidewalks 500 500 The Chairman reported that the Appropriation Committee has approved a transfer from the Reserve Fund of $6,100. to Water Construction 16° and over (Woburn Street). Letter was received from the Chief of Police advising that the Massachusetts State Police Training School be- gins a four weeks courseon March 2, 1953. He would like to send representatives from his Department to attend Police the course and, therefore, requested a transfer of $200. School Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Gey, it was voted to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Police Department Expenses Account of $200. The Chairman was authorized to contact the Chief and inquire as to whether or not there is now a police officer trained in finger printing. The Chairman informed the Board that Mr. Burns will need additional funds in his insurance account because the survey which was made this year increased the Transfer valuations. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to recommend to the Appropriation Committee a transfer of $800 from the Reserve Fund to the Insurance Account. Copy of letter from Mr. Stevens to the Approp- riation Committee was received in regard to the special Act authorizing the Town to borrow for the purposes of Borrowing acquiring land for and constructingone or more school buildings or additions to existing school buildings. Mr. Stevens explained in his letter that there is about $500,000 of the authorized borrowing that has not been used and the Act will expire March 21, 1953. He has, therefore, filed a bill for the 1953 session of the Legislature extending the time to eight years from March 21, 1947. 442 OD Letter was received from the Lexington Savings Bank advising that on October 15, 1952, there was on Trust deposit under Trustees of Public Trusts, Cemetery Funds Funds, a total principal of $31, 185 represented by 236 separate accounts. The Chairman read a letter from the Appropriation Transfer Committee advising that a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Fire Department - Expenses Account in the amount of $400 has been approved. Letter was received from Chief Rycroft advising that on January 24, 1953:, Officer William O'Leary will O'Learyts be sixty-five years of age and must retire from the Vacation Department . He requested approval of payment of two weeks annual vacation beginning January 10, 1953. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to grant the request. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Reed, it Uses of was voted to grant the following uses of halls : Halls Richard F. Jackson Conf. Room Jan. 8th 4-A Meeting Lex. Arts & Crafts Cary, Estabrook & Conf . Room Apr. 26 Ibchibit Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to grant the following licenses : Licenses Anna E. Phillips 29 Depot Square Can. Victualler Lex. Amusement Co. 1794 Mass. Ave. Sunday Movies The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P. M. A true record, Attest: er