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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-03-13-min 523 i SELECTMEN' S MEETING I March 16, 1953 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen 's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, March 16, 1953 at 7 :00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Nickerson, Gay, Driscoll and Bateman were present . The Clerk was also present. The Chairman read a letter from the Board of Asses- sors stating that they believe Miss Pierce, who has been in the employ of the Department since 1950, should re- ceive at least $40.00 per week. The salary as approved by both the Selectmen and the Appropriation Committee for 1953 is $38. The Chairman stated that Mr. Burnham, Chairman of the Board of Assessors, met with the Board at a joint meeting on budgets March 9th, and when asked if he had Salary anything to bring up, the only item mentioned was that Assessors ' of the Secretary to the Board. He said that he could Dept. not see any way to reconsider the request at this late date . Mr. Gay agreed with the Chairman. Mr. Batemanrsaid that the Appropriation Committee recognized that this was one of the probable questioh- able cases, and the Chairman said that if he remembered correctly, the Board of Selectmen went along with the figures approved by the Appropriation Committee. Mr. Bateman agreed that he did not see how any change could be made now. Mr. Driscoll felt that the Assessors were remiss in letting the subject go until just prior to Town Meeting. No change was made in the Board 's recommendation of $38.00 per week. Petition was received from the Boston Edison Com- pany and the New England Telephone Company for removal and placement of one pole on Lowell Street; proposed Pole location having been approved by Mr. Burns. location Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to sign the order for the following pole location: Lowell Street,approximately 1350 feet north- east of Summer Street, one pole. (One existing j. o. pole to be removed. ) The Chairman read a letter from the Boston Edison Company in which reference was made to the proposed Edison Way laying out of Edison Way from Massachusetts Avenue, northeasterly, to the Boston and Maine Railroad and 524 c. also from Edison Way northwesterly to Depot Square. The Company advised that it does not contemplate any underground extensions or changes in these locations at the present time. Certificate of Incorporation was received from the Secretary of the Commonwealth on behalf of Mr. William R. Greeley. Cert.of Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Dris- Inc. coil, it was voted to sign the application certifying Mr. Greeley's character. Letter was received from the Lexington Drum Corps requesting permission to conduct Tag Days on April 17th Tag Day and 18th. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to limit the drive to one day and approve April 17th only. Letter was received from the Boston Seventh-day Adventist requesting permission to conduct a Tag Day Tag Day on April 6th or April 13th. Upon motion of Mr. Driscoll, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to deny the request and advise the ap- plicant thatt the Board has so many requests of this nature, it has established the policy of limiting Tag Days to two or three local organizations. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve Surety Bond F-109913 in the Bond amount of $66,700 issued on behalf of G. Mildrbd Thompson as Collector of Taxes for the Town of Lexing- ton; this amount having been approved by Commissioner Long. Letter was received from Mr. Carroll, Town Clerk, advising that he has received Mr. A. W. Cleveland 's Resignation resignation as a member of the Appropriation Committee, effective upon final adjournment of the 1953 Town Meeting. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, Tax Title it was voted to sign deed, prepared by Town Counsel, conveying Lot 70 Brandon Street to Harry F. and Anna M. Jones. Applicgtion was received from the Lexington Use of hall Field and Garden Club for permission to conduct a meeting in Estabrook Hall on May 4th from 7 ;45 P. M. until 10:00 P. M. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Driscoll, it was voted to grant the use of the hall free of charge. .525 The Chairman stated that Mr. Driscoll has an oppor- tunity to purchase a forty-eight cup coffee urn for 021 . to b e used in supplying coffee to Lexington draftees . Up to this time the City of Woburn has been supplying the coffee. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to authorize Mr. Driscoll to purchase the coffee urn for $21, to be charged to the Unclassified Account. Letter was received from the Middlesex & Boston Street Railway Company applying for a license to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over certain streets formerly operated by Lovell Bus Lines, Inc. where the Middlesex is now furnishing service under a tem- porary certificate. The Chairman was instructed to refer the communication to Town Counsel for advice. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. R. L. McQuillan, Chairman of the Board of Health, stating that the Board is concerned about Town Counsel 's opinion that the enforce- ment of the present Health Rules and Regulations is questionable. Mr. Nickerson reported that he had a conversation with Mr. Stevens about this and was advised that they are not correctly written. Mr. Stevens recommended that he and the Board of Health meet for the purpose of revising the regu- lations to enable the Board of Health to enforce them. The meeting adjourned at 7 :45 P. M. A true record, Attest: �e : elec Imen / 111