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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943-03-15190 Aircraft etc. Insur- ance Article 34 Bonds signed SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 15, 1943 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday evening, March 15, 1943, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Rowse, Messsrs. Potter, Locke, Sarano, and Sheldon were present. The Clerk was also present. At 7:45 P.M. the following members of the Appropriation Committee appeared before. the Board. Chairman Maynard, Messrs. Bryant, VJinlock, Brown, Hoyt, and White. The Chairman informed the group that he had received a letter from Elmer A. Lord and Company relative to aircraft and motor vehicle property damage insurance. He said that he had discussed the subject with Mr. Paxton who felt that a 50 per cent coverage would be sufficient. The Chairman explained that for a 50 per cent coverage on Town buildings, with the exception of the Barnes property and the sewer pumping building, the premium would be ap- proximately $396.47. He said that it would be necessary to increase the Insurance appropriation from $5,525.00 to $5,925.00. Mr. Sarano moved that the amount of $400.00 be added to the Insurance item. Mr. Sheldon seconded:the motion, and it was so voted. Chairman Maynard polled the Appropriation Committee and they voted in favor Of increasing the Insurance budget by $400.00. The Chairman said that the Board of Selectmen would like to have the Appropriation Committee take a definite stand on Article 34 relative to the so-called old Adams School Lot. He explained that the Board of Selectmen had voted for an indefinite postponement on this Article. Upon motion of Mr. Hoyt, seconded by Mr. Bryant, the Appropriation Committee voted for an indefinite post- ponement of Article 34. A bond in the sum of $48,000.00 issued by the American Employers' Insurance Company on behalf of James J. Carroll as Town Treasurer was received. Mr. Potter moved that the Selectmen approve the bond Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Public Official Bond issued by the American Em- ployers' Insurance Company in the amount of $1,000.00 in behalf of James J. Carroll as Town Clerk was received. Mr. Potter moved that the Selectmen approve the bond. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. ZZ P 1 191 The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Wrightington stating that, in his opinion, the Town has no right to Apartment adopt the Apartment House Section of the By-laws until House Code after the Tenement House Act ceases to be in force in Lexington. The Chairman read a letter from Edward W. Taylor with respect to his salary as Forest Warden for the year Forest 1942. The Chairman advised the Board that he would en- Warden swer Mr. Taylor's letter after the Town Meeting. Application was received from one George E. Odell for a second-class dealer's license. This item was -held over -for one weep;^ n Licenses Mr. William Viano's Sunday theatre license for • March 21, 1943, was signed. Upon. motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Sheldon, it was voted to approve and sign the deed, having been Gray prepared by Mr. Wrightington, conveying Lot 85, Bowker Deed Street, to Charles H. and Ethelyn M. Gray of 25 Bowker Street. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.P. A true record, Attest: /L