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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943-12-13SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 13. 1943 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, December 13, 1943, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Rowse, Messrs. Potter, Locke, Sarano and Sheldon were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board at 7:30 P.M. He submitted copies of the proposed regulations pertaining to the use of Cary Memorial Building. The Board discussed the regulations and all items were left as submitted, with the exception of item No. 4. It was decided to leave it up to the Chief of Police to determine the number of police crifiners to be on duty at any function in the hall, and also to engage the matron. These regulations are to become effective as of January 1, 1944. Mr. Paxton said that he would make the change and have copies of the regulations mimeographed. He said that the application for the use of the hall should go to the Chief of Police before it is presented to the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Potter moved that the regulations be approved. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton said that the Veterans of Foreign Wars had requested the use of Cary Hall for a Christmas Party, Saturday, December 18, 1943, from 2:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mr. Sheldon moved that the use of the hall be authorized, free of charge, provided police supervision, to the extent approved by the Chief, is employed. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman informed Mr. Paxton that the Tandem Club of the Hancock Church was most anxious to know whether or not Cary Hall would be available on April 14, 1944, as they have to arrange to engage the entertainment. Mr. Sarano moved that the Tandem Club be informed that the use of the hall will be granted, subject to a charge of $25.00. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 353 Cary Reg. Uses of Halls Mr. Paxton informed the Board that the Workmen's Compensation Insurance would expire January 1, 1944, through the office of Elmer A. Lord & Company. Mr. Potter moved that the insurance be renewed through the same office. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that he had received bids for the tile floor in the Police Department. He said that he had estimated the cost approximately $300.00, and had received bids from three different companies as follows: Ins. Bids on Police Floor 354 Hndlg. of Ins. Pay Rolls Obs. Tower M. F. Higgins J. A. Johnson, Brighton Richard E. Rowse 625.00 355.95 447.00 and a revised bid of $394.00. Mr. Paxton said that Johnson and Rowse had both bid on the same type tile. Mr. Higgins questioned the advisa- bility of putting tile over a concrete floor, and felt that it would be better to put in a three -quarter -inch emulsion before the tile was laid. Mr. Sarano moved that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, J. A. Johnson of Brighton. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that Miss Corcoran was leaving the employ of the Town as of January 1, 1944. He stated that the insurance now handled in his office was handled in the Selectmen's Office prior to 1935. He also suggested that Cary Hall rentals be transferred to the Selectmen's Office, and that the garbage complaints: be turned over to that department. Mr. Sheldon said that he thought any large insurance company would arrange to take care of the details pertaining to the insurance business. The Chairman read a letter from Boit, Dalton & Church advising of the service they give, together with a list of the Towns whose insurance is carried by their office. It was decided to have Mr. Paxton talk with Converse Hill to determine whether or not Elmer A. Lord & Co. could take care of the insurance losses and to see that all payments were made to the Town. Mr. Paxton said that he would have this information at the next meeting, and if necessary would have a representa- tive of an insurance company meet with the Board. Mr. Paxton submitted various types of pay roll;$now being used by some of the surrounding Towns. He said that he would like to see the pay rolls"in his department handled in a more simplified manner. Mr. Paxton retired at 8:40 P.M. At 8:45 P.M. Mr. White appeared before the Board. The Chairman said that Mr. Paxton had stated to the Board that he would like a more simplified pay roll system for use in his department. Mr. White said that he thought some plan could be•worked out which would meet with the approval of Mr. Waddell of the Division of Accounts. Mr. White retired at 8:50 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Allen W. Rucker stating that for the second time since October 4, 1943, the Observation Tower had been broken into with damage to this Town property. Mr. Rucker stated that he had been informed that the Police Department had not visited the Tower to ascertain the nature 1 of the damage or ,to secure clues which would lead to identifying those responsible. The Chairman stated that he had talked with Chief Rycroft who informed him that the Police car had been sent up to the Observation Tower twice, and he himself went up there last Sunday. Chief Rycroft said that he has been unable to find any clues as to who made the break. It was decided to send the Chief a copy of Mr. Rucker's letter, and to tell him that the Board hopes that he will be able to apprehend the persons responsible for the damage to the Tower. A letter was received from the Appropriation Committee approving the transfer of $35.00 from the Reserve Fund to the Water Department - Personal Services Account. This transfer is for special work being done for the Water Department by the Secretary Of the Committee on Public Safety. A transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Accounting Department - Personal Services Account in the amount of $3.40, and a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Town Clerk's Department - Personal Services Account in the amount of $12.91 was also approved. Letter was received from Mrs. Dr. Tilton expressing her appreciation and thanks for the lowering of the Town Flags as a tribute to Dr. Tilton. 355 Transfers Application was received from the Massachusetts General Hospital for the admission of Mabel Sanford, 66 Winter Street, Lexington to Middlesex County Sanatorium. Mr. Potter moved that the application be approved and signed. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so vote Letter was received from Mr. Thomas S. Grindle, Supt. of Schools, addressed to him from Winfield S. Caouette. Mr. Caouette stated that the Mulliken property at 225 Waltham Street had been put on the market for sale at a price of $18,600.00. He stated that this parcel of land had been considered as a location for a future high school. The Clerk was instructed to return the letter to Mr. Grindle advising him that it had been called to the attention of the Board of Selectmen. No action was taken on the matter. Letter of, Thanks Middlesex San Appl'tio� d. Mulliken Property A copy of a letter to Medora Crosby of 92a Pinckney Street, Boston, written by the Building Inspector was received. Mr. Cann condemned Mrs. Crosby's property at 171 Massachusetts Avenue as unsafe for occupancy, and requested that the house be vacated at once, and be wither repaired or torn down. Bldg. Letter 356 Deed Signed Licenses 1943 Bonus Upon motion of Mr. Locke, seconded by Mr. Potter, it was voted to sign the deed conveying Lots 102 and 103 Norton Road, Lexington, to Mr. Joseph Waddleton. Upon motion of Mr. Sheldon, seconded by Mr. Locke, it:.was voted to grant the following licenses: John A. Sellars F. K. Johnson, Inc. n n n n Calvin W..Childs rr rr n rr It tt tt George F. Taylor Mike & Christy Hallos Lillian M. Newlands Liggett Drug Co. Inc. William Viano Precision Products 430 Concord Ave. 39-41 Bedford St. R ff n n 409 Mass. Ave. it n n Corncord Turnpike 424 Marrett Road 1715 Mass. Avenue 1775 Mass. Avenue 1721 Mass. Avenue 1794 Mass. Avenue Marrett Road. Past. of Milk 1st Class Agent Alcohol 1st Class Agent Alcohol Common Victualler n n n n n n Sunday Movies Alcohol The Chairman informed. the Board that Mr. Carroll would like a letter relative to paying the bonus to Town EJnployees before the end of the quarter -- December 31, 1943. It was decided to write Mr. Carroll that the Board is in favor of paying the bonus before. Christmas. The Chairman said that the Appropriation Committee would like to know what the Board of -Selectmen would 1944 recommend insofar as the maximum on the bonus is concerned. Bonus It was the foaling of the Board that the Salary Schedule should be maintained, and the Board recommended that there be no maximum set on the bonus. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. A true record, Attest: Cl k. ,41-4-4441 1 1