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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-03-29-BOS-min 304 co CL Marbh 29, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, March 29, 1954• at 7:00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, Maloney and James were present. The Acting Clerk was also present. Jurors Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, met with the Board for the drawing of two Jurors. Mr. Leon D. Kinsman, 6 Rowland Avenue, engineer, and William D. Adler, 31 Taft Avenue, buyer, were drawn for jury duty. Mr. Carroll retired at 7:05 P. M. and Mr. Burns, Supt. of Public Works, met with the Board. Mr. Fred Ricca came in to discuss the betterments and taxes levied against his property on Grant Street, Ricca lots 3 and 4. Mr. Ricca was represented by Mr. Catino. betterments After much discussion the Board advised Mr. Ricca that they would take this matter under advisement, and not make a decision this evening. Mr. Ricca, Mr. Catino and also Mr. Burns retired at 7:25 P. M. at which time Mrs. Ethel U. Rich, Tax Collector met with the Board. Mrs. Rich explained conditions in the Tax Colles- Tax ter's office, regarding capacity of present employees, Collector' s and the need from time to time of hiring a parttime requests typist. She requested a transfer of $500 for this extra girl. She explained that one of the girls in that of- fice is not a typist. Mr. Reed stated that every one in the Collector' s Office should be a qualified typist. Mrs. Rich said that it was unfortunate, but one of them is not a typist and they are behind in getting the tax bills out. Mr. Gay suggested that they give Mrs. Rich the extra help so she wouldn't be behind with her bills. Mrs. Rich also requested a transfer of $325 to cover the purchase of two new files which are necessary to keep the bills in good order; this amount also covers the installation of a new light at the counter. She also brought out the fact that there are un• paid ambulance bills which have not been paid since 1947. They have sent out letters on these, but no replies have been received. Mr. Stevens arrived at the meeting at 7:45 P. M. After a few moments more discussion as to how conditions in the Tax Collector's Office bould be im- proved, Mrs. Rich left the meeting at 7:53 P. M. 305 At 7:55 P. M. Mr. Robert Person, Chairman of the Recreation Committee., met with the Board and Mr. Burns returned to the meeting. The Board considered bids opened last week forua grandstand to be erected at the Center Playground. Discussion The grandstand mast be ready byMay First and the in- grandstand vitation for bide specified ths completion date, proposals Upon examination of the bids it was apparent that the Marr Equipment Corp. , the low bidder, could not meet this completion date and it was, therefore, unanimously voted to award the contract to Hussey. Manufacturing Company, Inc. of North Berwick, Maine, the next lowest bidder and the only bidder whose proposal indicated that it could meet the completion date. Mr. Person left the meeting at 8:05 P. M. Mr. Stevens brought in legal papers for the Board to sign. A $50 settlement was accepted by the town from the Boston Diaper Service for damage to the Police Sta- tion lawn. It was signed by members of the Board. Mr. Legal Stevens also presented correspondence involving two issues roads abandoned by Bedford. The Board then discussed the letters from the Suspended Assessors' Department regarding suspended water, assessments street and sewer assessments. Mr. Stevens advised to send the bills out on these. Mr. Burns agreed to write Scheibe & Willard so as to get immediate action on again requesting deferments. Mr. Stevens left the meeting at 8:28 P. M. Mr. Burns discussed letter from Brewer and Lord Insurance regarding extending insurance coverage to cover mali- cious mischief but notaction was taken on this. Mr. Burns presented the bids on copper for 10,000 feet. He mentioned _that we purchase a lot of Copper bids miscellaneous items from Caldwell, but MacDonald is a local man. Either split the order or giZve the whole order to MacDonald. Mr. Bateman motioned that we give the order to MacDonald. All members of the Board were in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Burns discussed water on Mariam and Adams Streets to Coolidge Avenue. The Lowell Street sewer, Spring Street sewer, and the Butler Avenue sewer. Streets to build: Street Buckman Drive Bertwell Road Oak Terrace Dawes Road Construction Williams Road 306 Cu and Oak Terrace sewer also, Which would be included in street construction. On Bedford Street sewer, Mr. Burns wants this done very soon, and would like to get whatever bid he can in the most reasonable deal. Hill Street and Cedar Street was discussed. Mr. Reed suggested that the Board go up and look the situation over on Cedar Street. Drainage on the ball field was discussed. Mr. Burns stated it wasn't in too bad a condition right now, and he would go into it in the Fall. Lincoln Street development. We will be faced with two hundred or three hundred feet of sewer to connect. Lowell Street drainage is a pretty tough pro- position. Mr. Burns showed the Board a drawn plan of Lowell Street for the proposed server locatton, explaining that there would be damages on account of taking easements. Mr. Burns left the meeting at 9:05 P. M. The Board votQd to approve the Surety Bond Mowat bond #F-11.11736 on behalf of James F. Mowat as Constable in approved the Town of Lexington. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to •grant the following licenses: License Frederic B. Hubley 14 Stetson St. Auctioneer Winfield 5. Couette 1710 Mass. Ave. "' Margaret M. McLaughlin 25 Harding Rd. Robert N. Cann 1965 Mass. Ave. John A. Schoppet 8 Dee Rd. " Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, Uses of it was voted to grant the following uses of halls: halls Citizens Comm. 8atabrook Apr. 12 Meeting Lex. Hist. Soc. Cary Apr. 15 Meeting Vet. For. Wars Cary Apr, 211 Installation St. Brigid's Holy Cary MFy 9 Breakfast Name Soo. Lex. Christ. Se. Batabrook May 21_ Parents & Friends Monitor event Cary Loot. Comm. Cary May 27 ¢ary Lecture All uses were granted free of charge, subjeOt to a fee of $1.50 per hour for Janitor's over time services. 307 The Acting Clerk left the meeting at 9:18 P. M. A true record, Attest: Acting. Clerk, Selectmen 1