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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-03-15-BOS-min 294 a. SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 15, 1954 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, March 15, 1954 at 7 :00 P. M. Chairman Reed, Messrs. Gay, Bateman, James and Maloney were present. The Clerk was also present: Hearing was declared open upon petition of Country- side, Inc. for permission to increase the underground storage of gasoline from 8,000 gallons to 10,000 gallons, Gasoline storage of 500 gallons of motor oil and storage of 500 hearing gallons of antifreeze. Mr. Currier and one other individual were the only persons present at the hearing. Mk.. Currier explained that the present tanks have been underground for thirty-two years and he is con- cerned about possible leakage. Therefore, he would like to replace them and at the same time increase the storage Capacity. Mr. Gay asked if the increase was due to the oil company's delivery schedules and Mr. •Currier replied in t he affirmative. The Chairman stated that Captain Belcastro, v f the Lexington Fire Department, had made an inspection and designated his approval on the application. The hearing was declared closed at 7 :03 P: M. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to issue a license to Countryside, Inc. for underground storage of 10,000 gallons of gasoline, 500 gallons of motor oil and 500 gallons of antifreeze on premises located at 400 Lowell Street. Mr. Currier and the gentlemen with him retired. Chief Rycr©ft, of the Police Department, met with Civil the Board. Service The Chairman said that the Board had received the Police list certified civil service list in regard to the appoint- ment of a patrolman. Mr. John J. Shine, Jr., 11 Utica Street, one of the two names on the list called and said that he would accept appointment, and the other individual, Earl P. Anair, 786 Concord Turnpike, is in the service. The Chief agreed to contact Mr. Shine and arrange to have him meet with the Board for an interview next Monday night. The Chairman explained that the Chief had been in- vited to meet with the Board this evening to discuss the subject of having a traffic officer on duty at the 295 Episcopal Church on Sundays, the Board having received a formal request for an officer. He suggested that the Chief explain what he can and cannot do in this regard. The Chief' stated that there are five men on the street and one on the desk Sundays and at present six churches are being covered. Mr. Bateman asked if the number of men on duty Officer at Sundays included the Chief and he replied that he does Episcopal desk duty if any other officer is out sick. He does Church not set his schedule up to be on duty Sundays but he has had to come in frequently due to sickness. He stated that his department is covering the Unitarian Church, St. Bpigid+ s every service, Sacred Heart every service, the Sunday School at the Pollen Church and the Baptist Church. The Chairman said that the difficulty is that the services are all at the same time. One church has co- operated by changing the time. The Chief explained that the time was changed to quarter of eleven. The Hancock Church has two ser- vices and the Baptist Church started two services last Sunday. He stated that everything comes in from 10:15 through 12:15 or 12:30. The officer at the Unitarian Church Bees to assist the officer at St. Brigid's Church. Mr. Gay said that the Episcopal Crnrech does not have an officer and the Chief said that was correct. The Chairman inquired about bringing officers in for extra duty and the Chief explained that permission would have to be obtained from the Division of Civil Service. Mie. Gay asked about using policewomen and the Chief explained that they cannot be used for this pur- pose. He stated that it was difficult to get legis- lation through and the law was so written that the women can do school traffic duty Only. Mr. Bateman asked about the churches hiring in- dividuals to direct traffic and,;tha''.chief said that it could be done but he does not like it. Mr. James said that should not be dons at one location unless it is done at all the churches. Mr. Bateman asked what happened in the event of a fire or accident add the Chief replied that he just has to take the men off church duty. Mr. Bateman asked if the new man would provide for a man at the 'Episcopal Church and the Chief replied that he would not want to say as it all depends on the days off. Mr. James asked how difficult it would be to ob- tain permission from the Division of Civil Service to use men for extra duty and the Chief replied that it would probably not entail too much. 296 c. CL Mr. Maloney asked if he would work them all day and the Chief replied in the negative. He said he would pay them for four hours. Mr. Bateman asked about using firemen and the Chief said that if they are to be paid, he might as well use police officers. Mr. Bateman asked if the police would do it and the Chief replied it is not a questioh of their doing it or not doing it. If there is detail assigned, they will have to tdc a it. The Chief explained that the school duty differs in that when the bell rings everyohe cbipes out at one time. However, the church crowds may get out ten minutes be- fore they are a ppeoted or ten to fifteen minutes later. The Chairman said that it appears to him the solu- tion might be to obtain Civil Service permission for extra duty. The Chief asked from what funds the offieors would be paid and Mr. James said this would be a legitimate emergency. The Chief explained that the reason the Episcopal Church did not have a man on duty was because it is not loca t ed en the main stem, The Chairman asked the Chief to look into obtaining permission from the Division of Civil Service right away. He agreed to do so and retired at 7 :15 P. M. Mr. Burns, Superintendent of Public Corks, met with the Board. Letter from the Mystic Valley Gas Company request- Permission ing permission to locate a steel gas main in Lincoln to locate Street and Barrymeade Drive for the purpose of supply- gas main ing the new Howard Johnson building on Route 128 was held over. Mr. Burns reported that he has inspected the pro- posed location: In connection with this, there will also be a sewer main installed in the same trench. He said that he recommended approval and agreed to contact the gas company. Upon motion of Mr. Bateman, seconded by'Mr. Gay, it was unanimously voted to grant the Mystic Valley Gas Company permission to locate a steel gas main in Lin- coln Street as recommended by Mr. Burns. Mr. Burns retired at 7:20 P. M. Letter was received from the Board of Fire Com- Injury missioners, together with report of injury to Private McCarroll sustained on January 24th in the performsxa ee of his duties. 297 The Chime' read .a .letter from Maurice A. Gagne, Chief _Marshall of .the 19th of April_parade suggesting 19th of that the Board of Selectmen participate in the parade April by marching, riding in a car, or viewing the parade parade from the reviewing stand. The Chairman was authorized to inform Mr. Gagne that the Board would be pleased to participate as usual, but would appreciate definite information as to the program prior to the time it is released in the local paper. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to approve the following bonds : Surety Bond F-113346 $58,500 James J. Carroll, Treasurer Public Official Bond F-101165 1,000 James J. Carroll, Clerk Surety Bond 5,000 Mary R. McDonough Asst. Town Treasurer Notice was received from the Director of Forestry Appointment re appointment of a Forest Warden. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Batemes4p it was voted to re-appoint Roy A. Cook As Forest Warden in the Town of Lexington for a term expiring Marsh 31, 1111955. Notice was received from the Bureau of Insect Pest Control re appointment of a Moth Superintendent. Appointment Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to appoint Charles H. Brenton as local Moth Superintendent for a term expiring March 31, 1955. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Bateman, it was voted to grant the following uses of halls : Useoi of hallo Mdsz. City Farm Bureau Cary April 29 Banquet Lexington Grange Cary Sept. 11 Fair Daniel Buse Seleetmen's Rm. Mar. 18 Meeting The meeting adjourned at 7 :50 P. M. A true,ree©rd, Attest: ler', Se ctmex I