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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-12-26( 45 SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 26, 1944 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday evening, December 26, 1944 at 7:30 P.M. The meeting was held on Tuesday evening inasmuch as Christmas was celebrated on Monday. Chairman Locke, Messrs. Sheldon and Sarano were present. The Clerk was also present. At 7:30 P.M. hearing was declared open upon the Gasoline application of the Colonial Beacon Oil Company, Hewing 378 Stuart Street, Boston, Massachusetts, for permission Cor.at to increase the capacity of the underground tanks located Fletcher at the corner of Fletcher Avenue and Woburn Street Ave. & from four thousand gallons to eight thousand gallons. Wob. St. No persons appeared in favor or in opposition. The petitioner was not present. The hearing was declared closed with no action. At 7:35 P.M. Mr. Paxton Appeared before the Board. Mr. Paxton said that John Bieren, who has plowed snow for the Town since 1924, advised him that he had an opportunity to haul coal to Fitchburg, and if he Bieren decided to take over this work, he would not be interested in plowing snow. • Mr. Paxton said that he felt it most essential to Plod ng retain Mr. Bieren, inasmuch as he has a seven -ton truck Snow Which is the largest unit on the list for plowing snow. Mr. Paxton said that to keep Mr. Bieren he would have to promise him $6.50 per hoar; $4.00 per hour for sanding; and a guarantee of a minimum of $300.00 from January, 1945 to larch,- 1945. He said that Mr.•Bieren has been most conscientious;does a very fine job; and knows the Town thoroughly. The Board felt that it would be a matter of insurance to comply with Mr. Bieren's request. Mr. Paxton said that he recommended complying with Mr. Bieren's request. Mr. Sarano moved that Mr. Paxton's recommendation be approved, and that he be authorized to engage John Buren for snow plowing, in accordance with the following: (1) that he will receive $6.50 per hour for plowing; (2) $4,00 per hour for any sanding; and (3) a guarantee of a minimum of $300.00 from January, 1945 to March, 1945. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 46 Insurance Garrity Budgets Tax Title Offer Decennial Census Transfer Letter was received from John F. MacNeil of the Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of Wisconsin, with a copy of a proposal for workmen's compensation in- surance. The members of the Board had all received a copy of this letter and proposal. Mr. Paxton stated that Mr. MacNeil merely wanted the Board to become more familiar with his company, and if it were decided to place insurance with a mutual company, that he be given some consideration. Mr. Sheldon moved that no action be taken. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. At 7:55 P.M. Mr. John J. Garrity, Supt. of Parks & Plarground§,appeared before the Board to discuss budgets. The following action was taken: Upon Motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by Mr. Sheldon, it was voted to reconsider this account (Insect Supression - Wages &.Expenses) and to rescind its vote of December 9, 1943, approving this budget in the amount of $3,000.00. It was then voted to approve the budget in the amount requested, viz: $3,225.00. Account Insect Suppression -Wages & Expenses Shade Trees - Wages & Expenses Requested Approved $3,225.00 $3,225.00 1,850.00 1,850.00 The Board gave further consideration to Mr. John F O'Connor's offer of $200.00 for Lot 104, Section 3, Farmhurst, Kendall Road, Lexington. Mr. Saran° moved that Mr. O'Connor be advised that the lowest figure acceptable to the Board for this • particular lot is 400.00. Mx. Sheldon secondedthe motion, and it was so voted. -The Chairman read a letter from James J. Carroll, Clerk of the Board of Registrars, informing the Selectmen that that Board had voted to take the Decennial Census for 1945, and that the supervision of the work had been delegated to Mr. Carroll. The Board of Registrars also ;. decided to accept the assistance of Mr. Spencer and some of his poll workers. A letter was received from Mr. White informing . the Board that the Appropriation 'ommittee had voted to transfer the following sums from the Reserve Fund: $125.00 to the Assessors' Department - Personal Services Assistant ,the Account; and $4,000.00 to the Old Age Assistance - Aid & Expenses Account. cc a 1 A statement was received from Mr. Worthen in the amount of $12.90 for clerical work in typing reports for the Committee on Postwar Projects. Mr. Sarano moved that the bill be approved for payment, and charged to the Unclassified Account. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was s o voted. Upon motion of Mr. Saran, seconded by Mr. Sheldon, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Walter F. Murphy Burlington Walnut Farms Trust Lexington Sidney & Margaret Heywood " James J. Waldron James P. Phillips Colonial Garage, Inc. Anthony Ferreira William DeFelice William Vianb a " If If ►r ►► Trans of Garbage n " n Common Victualler if 1st Class Agent Peddler " Sunday Movies. Mr. Sheldon moved that .the deed conveying Lot 108, Hilltop Avenue, Lexington, to IVIr. Neil McIntosh be signed. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Sheldon moved that the deed conveying Lot 190 Middle Street, Lexington, to Elizabeth Knapp be signed. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman informed the Board that the request received last week for the use of. Cary Memorial Hall for the Lexington High School st idents was for the Annual Senior Prom. This use has formerly been granted free of charge. Ma. Saran moved that the vote of December 18, 1944, granting the use of the Cary Memorial Hall to the Senior High School students; subject to a charge of $25.00, be rescinded. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Sheldon then moved that the use of the hall be granted free of charge. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. ) 47 Licenses. (renewal) " " " K Deeds Sign McIntosh & Knapp Senior High Dance U.s,e. of Hall A true record. Attest: