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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-12-0421 SELECTMEN'S MF,ET ING December 4, 1944 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Aoom, Town Office Building,. on Monday evening, December 4, 1944 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Locke, Messrs. Potter, Bheldon and Sarano were present. The Clerk was also present. The members were notified of this meeting by a notice mailed November 30, 1944. Mr. Sarano informed the Board that George G. Slghtr. Whiting, Slaughter Inspector, is out of Town and it will Insp. be necessary to appoint an Inspector Pro -tem for Tuesday, Pro -tem December 5, 1944. Mr. Sheldon moved that Mr. Sarano serve as Slaughter Inspector for one day without remuneration. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. At 7:32 P.M. Mr. Frederick J. Spencer appeared before the Board. Mr. Spencer expressed the desire to have the Assessing assessing, i.e., listing polls, dogs, personal, real estate, etc. during the month of December, and he would prefer to have nothing to do with taking the Decennial Census. He stated that he had $200.00 in his budget to do the work this year, but this amount is insufficient. He explained that previously Mr. Carroll, Town Clerk, worked with him and had $200.00 in his budget. However, Mr. Spencer, preferring to do his own census, will need approximately $125.00 additional in his account. Mr. Spencer informed the Board that he had twelve women and three men who were willing to work on this Fee project. He said that last year 20 % was withhold from Special the amount paid to them, and they objected strenuously. Fees Mr. Potter moved that the s m paid to persons taking the census be declared as special Fees, thereby eliminat- ing the necessity of deducting the 20% Withholding Tax. Mr. Samna seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Spencer agreed to take his own census, and after January 1, 1945, have his workers start on the Decennial Decennial Census; providing Mr. Carroll does not want to assume the Census full responsibility. It was decided to invite Mr. Carroll to meet with the Board next Monday evening to discuss the matter. Mr. Potter moved that the Appropriation dommittee be requested to transfer the sum of $125.00 from the Reserve Fund to the board of Assessors -Personal Services Account. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. spencer retired at 8:05 P.M. 22 The Chairman read a memorandum from Mr. Paxton Addresso- informing the Board that hechad received a bid in the graph amount of $940.80 from the Addressograph Machine Agency, Price Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. This is f.o.b. factory price and the freight charges will be approximately $12.00. Mr. Paxton wrote that there are ample funds in the Water Aaintenance Account to take care of the purchase and he expects delivery within one month after approval of the War Production Board which will be received by the fifteenth of December. Mr. Paxton wrote that he would like to have a member Publicity of the Board of Selectmen meet with him and Alan Adams Snow to discuss inserting an item in the Minute -Man relative Removal to snow plowing so that the citizens will be forewarned as to what they may expect this year. The Chairman said that he would meet with Mr. Paxton and Mr. Adams.. The Chairman read a letter from Clauence S. Walker, Display Vice -Chairman of the Lexington War Loan ommittee, Flags requesting that the Shenandoah Flag "ystem be displayed Peril on Thursday, December 7, 1944, in connection with the Harbor promotion of the sale of War Bonds. . Day Mr. Potter moved that the request be granted, and that Mr. Garrity be instructed to display the Shenandoah Flag System on Thursday, December 7, 1944. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was received from the Appropriation Committee Transfer informing the Board that the L'ommittee had voted to Two-way transfer the sum of $275.00 from the Reserve r and to the Radio Fire Department - Expenses Account for the purchase of Fire a two-way radio and receiving set. The Appropriation Dept. .Committee felt that this item was a capital outlay, and, therefore, the proper procedure would be to take the money out of the Reserve Fund, instead of allowing the Board of Fire Engineers to use unexpended balances in their expense budget. Mr. Sheldon moved that the vote of the Board of Rescind Selectmen on November 20, 1944, authorizing the Board Former of Flee Engineers to purchase a two-way radio and receiving Vote set7La cost of $275.00 be rescinded. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Sheldon then moved that the Appropriation Committee be requested to transfer the sum of $275.00 from the Reserve Fund to the vire Department - Expenses Account for the purchase of a two-way radio and receiving set. £r. Sarano seconded the motion and it was so voted. 1 23 The Chairman read a letter from James J. Walsh, Cemeteries Chairman of the Lexington Cemetery Commissioners, Hurricane stating that dama:e caused by the hurricane in September Eap ense amounted to $54.88 at Westview Cemetery and $142.40 at the Munroe Cemetery. Mr. Walsh said that the Commissioners understood that this extra expense could be met from.. Town Funds and not from the regular appropriation. The Clerk informed the Board that the Town Accountant advised her that there are sufficient funds both in the Westview Account and the Munroe Account to pay for the expense of the damage caused by the hurricane, It was decided to write Mr. Walsh advising that there are no Town Funds available for meeting this type of expense beyond the Reserve Fund and if there are insufficient funds in his accounts to meet this expense, it would be in order for him to request the Board of Selectmen to transfer a specific amount from the Reserve Fund. The Chairman read a letter from James J. Carroll, Recount Clerk of the board of Registrars, stating that a recount Attorney of ballots cast at the election held on November 7, 1944, General would be held on Thursday, December 7, 1944 in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office ,Juilding, starting at 7:00 P.M. This recount is to cover the office of the • Attorney General only. The Board considered the revision of precincts, and upon motion of Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Sarano, Rev. of Prec the following vote was adopted: "In accordance with Adopt Statute 1929, Chapter 215, the Board of Selectmen have Vote reviewed the boundaries of the voting precincts of the Town and have determined that there is no need at present to revise them." The Chairman read a ],etter from James J. Walsh, Sign Pet. Chairman of the Cemetery ('ommissioners, stating that on Perpetual they had no objection to the Trustees of Public Trusts Care Funds administering the Perpetual Care Fund of Westview Cemetery. They would prefer, however, to continue to turn funds received for cemetery purposes, including Perpetual Care Funds, to the Town Treasurer. Mr. Potter moved that the Petition to the Legislature to amend Chapter 107 of the Acts of 1910 relating to the Trust Funds of the Town of Lexington be signed. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was received from Commissioner Henry F. Long, establishing the sum of $47,200.00 as the amount not Bond of less than which the 1945 bond of the Treasurer shall be -.Treasurer & written, and extablishing the sum of $50,200.00 as the Collector Amounts Set 24 Pay Constable Legal Op. Mr. Moloy Police le. of Commendat'n Tax Offer Tax Offer amount not less than which the 1945 bond of the Collector of Taxes shall be written. Mr. Potter moved that the sum of $47,200.00 be approved as the amount not less than which the 1945 bond of the Treasurer of the Town of Lexington shall be written:. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it•was so voted. Mr. Potter moved that the sum of $50,200.00 be approved as the amount not less than Which the 1945 bond of the Collector of Taxes of the Town of Lexington shall be written. Mn Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was received from S. R. Wrightington, Town Counsel, stating that Mr. Carroll had asked his opinion as to whether or not he should pay, in accordance with the Selectmen's Warrant, a Town Employee who is on the regular payroll an extra amount for services as Constable at the recent election. Mr. Wrightington stated that, in his opinion, the responsibility for making such appointments and authorizing such payments is up to the Board of Selectmen, and that the Town Treasurer need not concern himself about it. The Chairman read a le tter from one Rebecca A. Holbrook, 84 Littleton road, ‘'helmsfcrd, Massachusetts, commending the Lexington Police Department for consideration to out of town motorists. Letter was received from James F. And 'Cary E. Connell 19 Freemont Street, Lexington, offering the sum of $35.00 for Lots 194 and 195, Freemont, Street, Lexington. Mr. Sarano moved that a proposal to sell the lots be advertised in the Lexington Minute -Man, and that further consideration be given the offer at the next meeting of the Board. lur. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was received from Wallace C. Wessinger, 185 Bedford Street, offering the sum of $50.00 for Lots 14 and 15, Park Street, block 95, Lexington, Mass. Mr. Sarano moved that a proposal to sell the lots be advertised in the Lexington Minute -Man, and that further consideration be given the offer at the next meeting of the Board. Mr. -Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The board considered Mr. Neil McIntosh's offer Tax Offer. (verbal) of $200.00 for Lot 108, Farmhurst, Section 3, Hilltop Avenue, Lexington, and the Clerk was instructed to request Mr. McIntosh to submit .his offer in writing before a proposal to sell the lot is advertised. co 0-11 1 Upon motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by Mr. it was voted to grant the following licenses: John J. Rudd Joseph Trani, Inc. Bermants Market Inc. William Viano 1849 Mass. Ave., 1757 Mass. Ave., 12 Mass. Ave., 1794 Mass. Ave., Potter, Package Goods a H 0 n Sunday Movies 25 Licenses. The Chairman read a letter from Chief John W. Sale of Rycroft advising that the ammunition, originally Ammunition purchased for the Lexington Committee on Public Safety, has been sold to George -6. Smith, and a check in the amount of $174.23 received. List of Accounts Receivable due the Town as of November 18, 1944 was held over. The Clerk was instructed to request each department head to advise the Board with reference to each item indicating those which should be collected or abated. The Chairman read a letter from William H. Ballard submitting a copy of the Report of the Committee on Parking Facilities. Mr. Ballard said that his Committee would be glad to discuss this report with the Board of Selectmen at any time, and requested the Chairman to make available one copy of the report for the Postwar Committee. Mr. Sarano moved that the following deeds, having been prepared .by Mr. Wrightington, be signed: Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Lots 41-42 Earl Street Lots 135-136-137 Hayward Avenue Lots 252-253-254 Chase Avenue Lots 294-295-296 Baker Avenue A true record, Attests Dix Lumber Company Henry L. Cronier Robert F. Lutz Eleanor Heaney. Accounts Receivable Held Over. Report of Parking Committee Deeds Signed