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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1945-02-1285 SELECTMEN'S MEETING February 12, 1945. • A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's • Room, Town Office! Building, on Monday evening, February 12, 1945, at 7130 P.M. The Members were notified of this meeting by.a notice mailed on February -9, 1945. Chairman Locke, Messrs. Rowse, Sarano and Sheldon were present. The 0lerk was also present. At 7:30 P.M. Mn W. 5..Coubtte, Agent for R. Lock- wood Tower, Philip Tower and"the Estate of William A. Tower, appeared before the Board with Mr. Paxton, Supt. of Public Works. Mr. Corvette informed the Board that the reason for his appearance this evening was due to the fact that he felt it advisable to anticipate time in connection with -the Follen Hill Estates, and would like to be in a position to let out bids at the epd of the war. He said that he had filed an application for a Board of Survey Hearing,•but it was brought to his attention that the Board of survey Regulations require the petitioner to guarantee the necessary street improvements within a certain length of time, and also file a performance bond. Mr. Couette said that he thought it best to appear before the Board informally to acquaint the Board with the project he has in mind. He stated that the layout has been approved by the Planning Board and the Town Engineer has approved the plats and profiles. He presented the layout to the Board and explained the project in detail. lrr. Couette said that he has sold forty-six iota and there are thirty-eight houses built and occupied. He has about thirty lots left to offer for sale, eight of Which he considers taih►end lots. The minimum fromtage of the lots in the development is 100'. Mr. Sheldon asked if it were anticipated at any time to }ave a store located at the rollen Hill Estates, and Mr. ouette replied in the negative. . Mr.-Couette said that he Mould cancel his petition for a Board of Survey Hearing, but he would like very much to have the Board write him a letter stating that the layout, as shown to the Board and approved by the Board, the Planning Board and the Town Engineer, is satisfactory, that it meets the requirements of the Town, at the present time, and is tentatively approved by the Board -of urvey. The Board was unanimously in favor of writing such a letter. Ir. Couette retired at 8t15 P.M. The Clerk was instructed to request Mr. Wrightington to compose the above mentioned letter. 86 Blossom Street Hearing Insurance Report of Snow Storm At 8:00 P.M. hearing was declared open on the re- location of Blossom Street. Mr. Paxton said that`:bhe only persons affected by this relocation were Messra. Hutchinson and Corazzini. The Hutehinsons- are in' Florida and Mr. Coraztini -did' n©t care to appear. Mr. Paxton,said.that both have agreed tb the takings. He said that the excavation hasbeei• done, and the water main has been installed. Mr. Paxton said that the water main was going in and it presented the opportunity to widen the street. Mr. Saran moved that the order for the relocation of Blossom Street be signed.. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that, the Aircraft and Motor Vehicle Policy will expire in March, through the office of Elmer A. Lord & Company. Mr. Rowse moved that the policy be renewed through the same company. Mn- Sheldon seconded the motion, and it.was so voted. The matter of renewing the $60,000.00 policy expiring on March 1, 1946, through the office of Edward W. Taylor, was again considered. The Chairman read.a letter from A. I. Carson stating that he has been a life longresident of Lexipgton, is an insurance broker, and devotes his entire time to the insurance business. Mr. Carson stated that none of the fire insurance under the Town Schedule has been presented to him as Agentfor the Lumber4Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Mr. Rowse moved that the $60,000.00 policy, exp.ring through the office of Edward W. Taylor on March 1, 194* be renewed with the Lumber Mutual Fire Insurance Company through its Agent, Mr.. A. I. Carson. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and.it was so voted. Mr. Sheldon asked for the expiration date of the next policy. . Mr. Paxton replied that there.was.a policy in thee amount of 420,000.00 expiring Apri1.l4th, through the office of Neil MoIntoeh.dho..is.no longer in the insurance businese. Mr. Sheldon moved that this policy be placed through the office of 1..S._Coubtte, to beadded to his present policy, making the total amount.of.inaurance with this Agent $41,000.00. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman asked Mr. Paxton if he would submit a report to the Board as:a.matter of record on the recent snow storm. -_Mr. Paxton gave a. resume. of the storm, and the difficulties encountered, and agreed to submit a detailed report. 87 Mr.•Paxton retired at 9:10 P.M. The Chairman read -a letter from Mrs. Catherine Misch, whose application for a license to maintain and operate Misch a slaughterhouse at 20 Hill Avenue was denied last week. Sliughter Mr. Misch requested an appointment with the Board House this evening. At 9:12 P.I. Mr. and Mrs. Misch appeared before the Board. The Chairman said that he understood that this particular alaughterhouse had not been used for some time, and Mrs. Misch replied that it had not been operated for about a year. Mr. Rowse explained to Mrs. Misch that the'reason it was allowed was because of the fact that it existed prior to the adoption of the 'Zoning Law, and that this location is strictly residential. Mrs. Misch asked why it was that the building could not be continued for the purpose of a slaughterhouse, and the`Chairman replied that it was because of the regula- tions of the Zoning Law which are for the overall protection of the Town. Mr. and Mrs. Misch retired at 9:30 P.M. A letter was received from the Secretary to the Inv. to Governor inviting the Board of Selectmen to attend Reception Governor and Mrs. Tobin's public reception'on Washington's p Birthday in the Hall of Flags. The Chairman read a letter from George W. Amery stating that the Board of. Fire Engineers had voted not to include an Article in the Warrant relative to placing members of the fire department under Civil Service. The Chairman read a letter from Raymond L. White, Town Accountant, informing the Board that he had employed a new girl as of February 6, 1946, at a salary of $20.00 per week to replace Mrs. Dorothy Murray. Mr. White stated that he hoped the Board of Selectmen would approve this action, inasmuch as he did not have time enough to consult the Board before making the change. Mr. White further stated that on May 1, 1944 he was authorized to employ Mies Virginia Tarbell at a salary of $22:.00 per week, but he hired her at $20.00 per week. However,' she later received a $2.00 increase. In this year's budget he has included $1.00 increment, but he would like to have this recommendation changed to a $2.00 increment; Mr. White stated that he had mentioned this matter to Mr. Hoyt, Chairman of the. Appropriation Committee, and he felt that the Committee would approve of the extra dollar. Ne Fire Dep t . Article. Accountant Salary of Senior C]s rk 88 After some discussion on the matter, W. Rowse moved that the vote of the Board. of January 20, 1946, approvtng the salary of Miss Trrbell in the amount of $22.00, plus 16%4 plus $1.00 be rescinded. Mr..Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Rowse then moved to reconaider this item, and Approve the salary of Miss_ Tarbell in the amount of 22.00 per week, plus 16%, plus $2.00. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mn Rowse further moved to reconsider the action of the Board on January 20, 1946, whereby the salary .of the Senior Clerk in the 3eleotmen s office was approved at $22.00, plus 16%, plus $1.0.0. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Rowse then moved to reconsider this item and approve the salary of Miss Doherty, Senior Clerk in the Selectmen's Office, at 122.00 per week, phis 16%, plus $2.00. Mr. Sheldon seconded. the motion, and it was so voted, Reid Tax A letter was reoeived from William F. Reid, 23 Offer Dexter Road, Lexington, offering $360.00 for Leta 11 and 1, Block20, Dexter Road, exington. Mn Sarano moved that `a -proposal to sellthe-lata be advertised -in the Lexington Minute=Man, and further consideration be given the offer at the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Sheldonseconded the motion, and it was so voted. Health A letter was received from the Board of Health, Officers 'City of Malden, stating that several health effisers Meetings of the communities in the North Metropolitan District met at the Medford Board of Health to consider the advisability of having regular meetings.. It Was decided to hold meetings ever/ two montha'for the discussion of matters pertaining to public health, ' In the anticipation of the separate Board of Health following Town Meeting, the Board preferred to take no action at this time. Questionnaire was received from the Checker Taxi Company who propose to furnish a helicopter taxi service as soon" asegt ipment is available. Mr. Rowse moved that no action be taken on the matter. Mr. Serino seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Application was received fr an Mrs. Marie C.' Locke, 6 Middle Street, Lexington, for a -Swedish Massage License. A'satisfaotory'character reference was received from the Chief of Police. • Helicopter Service Locke Massage License a Mr. Saran. moved that the license be approved. Mr.. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Application weived"-from H . L. "Vinal, 391 Comm. Concord Avenhe. Belmont,"for`a Conon Victualler's Viet. Licens® at' 1784 Massaehi5s efts Avenue; Leaington.- License The matter wee held" over for one Week for the'purpose of obtaining references from the Police Department. • The Warrant for the. Annual Town Meeting was signed Sign by the Board. Wartant A true record, Attests 89