Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943-12-06SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 6, 1943 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, December 6, 1943, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Rowse, Messrs. Potter, Locke, Sarano and Sheldon were present. The Clerk was also present. At 7:30 P.M. Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board. He said that the Tandem Club of the Hancock Church had requested the use of Cary Hall for April 14, 1944, from 8 P.M. to 11 P.M. He said that he did not have an opportunity to complete his investigation relative to rules and regulations on Cary Hall rentals. It was decided to hold the matter over for one week. The Chairman read a letter from Robert C. Merriam advising that Policy No. 0-710144 covering operations of the Water and Sewer Department against Public Liability, would expire January 1, 1944. Policy no. 228291 which was Ins. written for a five-year term and insures against fire under the Town property schedule, will expires on January 13, 1944. Both of these policies were previously written by Edwin B. Worthen. Mr. Merriam requested that they be renewed through his office.. Mr. Potter moved that the above mentioned policies be renewed through, the office of Robert C. Merriam. Mr. Locke seconded themotion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton informed• the Board that a $40,584.00 policy written by Norman A. Downs, would expire on January 15, 1944. He further stated that a $29,400.00 policy written throught the office of Samuel L. Fardy would also expire on January 61, 1944. Mr. Potter moved that the $40,584 policy expiring on Janiar+y 15, 1944 throught the office of Norman A. Downs, be renewed through the same office, and that the $29,400.00 policy expiring on January 16, 1944 through the office of Samuel L. Fardy, be renewed through the same office. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that he had checked various departments of the Town pertaining to the 'Selective Service letter and found that the total normal number of male employees of the departments amounts to 34. The present make employees number 20. The number of male employees between the ages of 18 and 37 is 20. The number of make employees holding "key positions" is 16. Mr. Paxton said that he had checked with the Police and Fire Departments, but not with the School Department. The Chairman requested Mr. Paxton to obtain information relative to the School Department and the Cemetery Department, 349 Use of Hall Selec. Serv. 350 Transfer Street Lighting Traffic Danger Rationing Board and prepare a letter to the Selective Service to be signed by the Chairman. Mr. Sarano moved that the Chairman be authorized to sign such a letter. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton requested a transfer of $35.00 to the Oater Department — Personal Services Account to take care of extra clerical work being done by Miss Vaughn, Secretary of the Committee on Public Safety. Mr. Potter moved that the Appropriation Committee be requested to transfer the sum of $35.00 from the Reserve Fund to the Water Department - Personal Services Account. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton said that he had been advised by the Edison Company that the street lights can be shut off on Sunday mornings if the Board so d'esi'res.. This will save seventeen burning hours for the season through March 1, 1944, or a total of $64.00. It was decided to discontinue early morning street lighting Sunday mornings beginning December 12, 1943. If any complaints are received as a result of this action, Mr. Paxton is to advise the Board. The Chairman read a letter from Robert H. Holt, calling to the attention of the Board the traffic danger at Pelham Road and Massachusetts Avenue with respect to cars going towards Boston. Mr. Holt suggested that a sign on the road might do some good and that Police Super- vision might help. The Clerk was instructed to send Chief Rycroft a copy of Mr. Holtts letter and request him to check this difficulty. Mr. Paxton retired at 8:10 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from the Belmont Board of Selectmen inviting this Board to attend a meeting to be held on Monday, December 13, 1943, at 8 P.M., in the Selectmen h Room, Belmont. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss municipal quarters provided for the local rationing boards under Government jurisdiction, and the incidental expenses of these rationing boards. The Chairman said that he had contacted Mr. Graves who stated that a similar: letter had come through in May advising that the Town would have to pay the expenses of the quarters for the rationing board. It was decided to advise the Belmont Board of Selectmen that the Lexington Rationing Board is located in the Cary Memorial Building which was a gift to the Town and carried certain restrictions as to its use. For this reason, the Town is unable to charge for the use of the building. A letter was received from Mrs. Steele Lindsay recommending that Mrs. Emile J. Vadenboncoeur be appointed'to serve on the Posture Clinic Committee to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. Robert Moore. Mr. Potter moved that Mrs. Emile J. Vadenboncoeur be appointed a member of the Posture Clinic Committee to fill iskj 511 1 1 the unexpired term of Mrs. Robert Moore, ending March 31, 1944,351 Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A letter was received from Tax Commissioner Henry F. Long giving the sum of $47,200.00 as the amount not less than which the 1944 bond of the Town Treasurer shall be written. Mr. Long set the amount of $50,100.00 as the amount not less than which the 1944 bond of the Tax Collector shall be written. Mr. Sheldon moved that the sum of $47,200.00 be established as the amount of the bond for the Town Teasurer for the year 1944, and $50,100.00 as the amount to be es- tablished for the bond of the Tax Collector for the year 1944. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from Ulysses J. Lupien, Director of Civil Service advising that arrangements will be made to hold a competitive promotional examination for the office of Lieutenant in the Police Department at the earliest possible date. The Clerk was instructed to send a copy of this letter to be posted on the bulletin board at Police Headquarters. A letter was received from the Appropriation Committee stating that it had been voted to transfer the sum of $460.00 from the Reserve Fund to the Insect Suppression - Wages & Expenses Account to take care of the purchase of arsenate of lead. A letter was received from the Appropriation Committee advising that it had been voted to transfer the sum of $1,700.00 from the Reserve Fund to the Old Age Assistance - Aid & Expenses Account to take care of the requirements for the remainder of the year. The Town Cousel's bill in the case of Reinap v. County Commissioners in the amount of $100.00 was received. Mr. Sarano moved that the bill be approved for payment. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Sarano, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Anthony Ferreira, 249 Marrett Road William DeFelice, 80 West ±ew Street Daisy MacAlpine, 50 Percy Road Herbert M. Lawrence, 1777 Mass William Viano, 1794 Mass. Ave. Peddler's Lic. N h Innholder's.. . Ave. Methyl Alcohol Sunday Movies The Chairman informed the Board that the Observation Tower had been broken into again. It was decided to take no action until the Board received a letter from Chief Observor Allen W. Rucker. The Chairman was authorized to write the Committee on Public Safety and inquire what disposition should be made of the Tower after the war, and what arrangements have been made with the owner of the property. Bonds Lt. Exam Trans. Trans. Legal Bill Licenses) Comm. on Public Safety 352 The amount of bonus to be paid to the Town Employees was considered. The Board was in favor of Bonus recommending to the Town Meeting a bonus of 120, but wish to leave the question of limiting the maximum amount to be decided at some future date. Mr. Sheldon stated that he believed all budgets for this year should be cut down to present activity but that the Reserve Fund should be set up to $25,000.00 Budgets or $30,000.00. No definite action was taken on the matter. The Board considered the maps submitted by the Planning Board in connection with postwar activities. It was decided to invite the Board of Fire Engineers to meet with the Board of Selectmen on Monday, December 20, 1943, to discuss postwar work insofar as the Fire Department is concerned. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M.' A true record, Attest: Postwar • k104,,vpiat drq 1