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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1945-01-22 68 cc SELECTMEN'S MEETING January 22, 1945. ' A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's ROOM, Town Office Building, en Monday evening, January 22, 1945, at 7:30 P.M. The members were notified of this meeting by a notice mailed January 18, 1945. Chairman Locke, Messrs. Potter, Rowse, Sarano and Sheldon were present. The Clerk wan also present. Jurors At 7=30 P.M. Mr. James J. Carroll, Town Clerk, appeared before the Board for the drawing of three jurors. John E. Johnson, Roofer, 8 Cary Avenue, was drawn to serve on the First Session, Criminal Business, at Cambridge, beginning tuesday, March 6, 1945. Frank J. Love, Jr. , Boston Edison Company, 3 Wallis Court, was drawn to serve on the First Session, Civil Business, at Cambridge, beginning Mondgr , March 5, 1945. Joseph Johnston, Greenskeeper, 14 Walnut Street, itas drawn to serve on the Second Session, Civil Business, at Cambridge, beginning Monday, March 5, 1945. Mr. Carroll asked the Beard whether or not it would Census be advisable to commence the Decennial Census Listing. Listing He said that if he were to start now it would be necessary to request a transfer because there is no money available until the appropriation in March. The Board felt that it would be better to wait until after Town Meeting before expenses were incurred relative to the Census. Mr. Carroll retired at 7:45 P.M., and Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board. The Chairman stated that a hearing was scheduled to be held on February 9, 1945 at 10:00 P.M. relative to Hearing on the Bedford, Concord, Lincoln relocation of Virginia Virginia Road in Concord, and requested Mr. Paxtbn to attend on Road behalf of the Town. Mr. Paxton retired at 8:05 P.M., and Mr. John A. Lyons, Chairman of the Board of Public Welfare, appeared before the Board. The Chairman stated that the question had arisen pertaining to the control of Civil Service over salaries. Welfare Mr. Lyons stated that the Civil Service has a Salaries Statutory right to set the salaries, and the schedule calls for step-rate increase which become effective whether the Board of Selectmen approve or not. 69 ' Mr. Rowse asked if the bonus were added as a salary increase would the Board of Publio Welfare give the Clerks the advantage of a step-rate increase. Mr. Lyons said that he would obtd. n full information relative to the Civil Service increases and advise the Board. The Chairman said that in view of a r sport received Town from Mrs. Casey the Board of Selectmen were in favor of Physician discontinuing the appointment of a Town Physician at a yearly salary, and to pay Whatever physician is called for each visit. Mr.. Lyons said that he would be infavor of this fiction. The Chairman read a letter from Stephen F. Hamblin stating that there is a bill coming bn at the State House requiring all Cities and Towns of a pertain population to have an official officer for rehabilitation, under Official state control in part, to meet all returned veterans. Officers This work will be outside the Soldier's Relief or other Rehabilita— local Welfare Officers., tion Mr. Lyohs said that this was the first he had heard ' of any such bill. It was decided to contact Representative Ferguson, and to ask him for a report relative to this matter. Mr. Lyons retired at 8:25 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from John Lamont, Health Inspector, relative to an alledged complaint con- cerning the use of the Newcomb & Dailey Garage on Bedford Street. Mr. Lemont stated that the garage is owned by Newcomb & Eugene Viano and rented to H. J. Halloran who uses it Daily for the purpose of storing his trucks during the cold Garage weather. He further stated that the garage is kept clean Report and Mr. Halloran has agreed to vacate the premises not later than April 1, 1945, at which time he will sprgy and disinfect the building, and thus eliminate the possibility of a nuisance from flies or any offensiww odor. The Middlesex County Assessment for 1944 was received as follows: Mdax. Caty. Assess 'mt Care and Maintenance 6,695.61 Principal and interest and other expenses under Chapter 417 of the Lets of 1935,• as amended by Chapter 205 of the Acts of 1937; ' the sum of 578.26 Total 7,274.36 70 oc a A letter was received from harold T. Cowan offering $50.00 for Lot 32:, Summit Avenue, Lexington. Cowan Upon motion of Mr. Sheldon, seconded by Mr. Serene, Tax Title it was voted to advise Mr. Cowan. that the lowe@t price Offer acceptable to the Board for this particular lot is $75.00. Tax Title A letter was received from Helen H. May offering Property $10.00 each for Lots 1, 3, 4, Block 73, Pine Street, and lots 1-7 inclusive, block 74, Valley Road, Lexington. The offer was held over for one week for further Held Over investigation. An application was received from the Minutp $*n Use of Sportsman's Club, I . for the use of Estabrook hall on Hall the evening of January 31, 1945, from 8:00 P.Y. to 10:00 P.M. for a meeting. Mr. Rowse moved that the use of the hall be granted, free of charge. Mr. Sheldon seconded. the motion, and it was so voted. Date for The date for Town Meeting •ascconsidered and it was Town Meeting finally decided to hold the Adjourned Town Meeting on Monday evening, arch 28, 1945. At 8:30 P.M. the following members of the Appropriation Budgets Committee appeared before the Board to discuss. bu�gets : Chairman Hoyt, Messrs. Winlock, J. Milton Brown, onald Brown, ewhall, Hynes , and Mr. White Ex-officio and Town Accountant. The Clerk retired at 8:30 P.M. and returned to the meeting at 8:50 P.Y. Budgets were then considered, and the following action was taken: Account Requested Approved Town Offices & Cary Memorial Bldg. - Personal Serv. 4,170.00 4,714.9W This budget was approved in the amount requested, plus 15A for each Janitor. Engineering Department - Personal Services 9,262.27 9,873.b]L This budget was reconsidered and the salary of the Town Engineer was approved in the amount of $3,000.00 plus 15%, making- a total of $3,300.00. 71 The salary of the Assistant Town Engineer was approved in the amount of $50.00 plus 15%, making a total of $2,902.09. The salary of the Transitman was approved in the amount of $37.00 plus 15%, making a total of #1,930.17. The salary of the draftsman was approved in the amount of $30.00 plus 15%, making a total of $1,741.25 Dental Clinic - Personal Services 1,550.00 1,617.50 The salary of the Dental Nurse was approved in the amount of $600;00 plus 15%, making a total of $667.50 Account Requested Approved Sewer Maintenance - Personal Services 500.00 100.00 This budget was reconsidered and the amount requested for a Senior Clerk was reduced from $500.00 to $100.00 Care of Dumps and Removal of Ashes - 1,600.00 1,500.00 This budget was reconsidered and approved in the amount of $1,500.00 Highway Maintenance - Personal Services 500.00 100.00 This budget was reconsidered and the salary of a Clerk was reduced. from #500.00 to $100.00. Highway Maintenance - Wagss & Expenses 36,000.00 33,000.00 This budget was reconsidered and approved in the amount of $33,000.00 Highway Maintenance - Chapter 90 1,000.00 900.00 Traffic Regulation & Control 700.00 500.00 This budget was reconsidered and approved in the amount of $500.00 Public Welfare - Town Physician 750.00 187.50 This budget was reduced due to the possibility of eliminating the position of Town Physician. 72 00 Account Requested Approved ' Printing Town Report This budget was approved in the amount of $900.00 Unclassified 1,810.00 1,310.00 The item for War Activities was reduced from $1,000.00 to $500.00. Reserve Fund 15,000.00 15,000.00 Water Maintenance Wages & Expenses 17,000.00 16,000.00 The entire budget was reduced $1,000.00. The Appropriation Committee retired at_ 10:27 P.H. A true record, Attests le __, A I