Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1945-06-18 197 SELECTMEN 'S MEETING June 18, 1945 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, June 18, 1945 at 7 :30 P.M. Chairman Locke, Messrs . Potter, Sheldon and Sarano were present . The Clerk was also present. At 7 :30 P.M. Mr. Munroe Hamilton appeared before the Board relative to certain lots in the Sunnyside develop- ment. Mr. Hamilton said that he was interested in the Munroe lots , and that he did not believe the board realized the Hamilton whole situation. Mr. Hamilton read a four-parne letter Lots on giving all the details from the tiwe he was first interested Sunnyside in certain lots in the Sunnyside Development. Mr. Hamilton Developmt was particularly interested in Lots 33 and 34 on Robbins Road. Mr. Sheldon asked what Mr. Hamilton felt would be a fair price for these two lots . Mr. Hamilton said that he intended to pay the amount quoted in a letter received from Mr. Carroll, namely $165. for Lot 33 and $141.66 for Lot 34. ' Mr. Potter mentioned that if these lots were sold for this amount , there wo,'ld still be betterments. Mr. Sheldon asked Mr. Hamilton if he bought the lots for $306.66 what his attitude would be pertaining to the betterments. Mr. Hamilton said that, in his opinion, he felt the Board has established a price by selling Lot B, Plymouth Road, to J. Milton Brown for $150.00. Mr. Hamilton said that if he were going to give up the two lots on Richard Road, he felt that he should pay only $300. 00 for Lots 33 and 34 on Robbins Road without paying any betterments . The Chairman asked Mr. Hamilton if he would retire until the Board considered the matter. Mr. Hamilton retired at 7 :55 P.M. The Board discussed his offer of 4300.00 for the lots, and finally decided to sell the lots to Mr. Hamilton at this figure . Mr. Hamilton returned to the meeting at 8 :00 P.M. The Chairman told him that the Board had suggested that he write a letter and offer $300.00 net for Lots 33 and 34, Richard Road. Mr. Hamilton agreed to write the letter, and said that it would be entirely satisfactory to him. He retired at 8 :05 P .M. Mr. Clifford Fleming and a Mr. Dwyer appeai'ed before the Board without an appointment. 198 00 x Fleming Mr. Fleming said that he had received a letter from and the Board of Health ordering him to dispose of his chick- Dwyer ens within a certain period . He said that he had told Chickens Mr. Lamont that he would dispose of the chickens this Without spring, but feels now that the shortage of food is so Permit acute that he would like to continue raising them. Mr. Fleming said that he has no permit because his application had been refused. The Chairman explained that originally the Board of Selectmen had jurisdiction over this matter, but now it would have to be handled by the Board of Health. He suggested that Mr. Fleming contact Mr. Lamont. Mr. Fleming and Mr. Dwyer retired at 8:12 P.M. V.F.W. At 8 :13 P.M. the following members of the Veterans Barnes of Foreign Wars appeared before the Board: Eugene Property McCarthy, Thomas Brown, Henry Flynn, Warren Breslin, Roland Garmon and Robert Watt. Mr. McCarthy said that the Post met last week, and voted to accept the conditions as designated by the Board of Selectmen relative to the use of the BErnes Property as a meeting place for the V.F.W. He said that the Post would like the Board sometime , in the near future, to reconsider their decision pertaining to the number of carnivals to be held each year. Carnival Mr. Potter explained that the Board had no objection to both the Legion and the V.F.W. operating a carnival in the same year, but they preferred not to grant a permit at the same location because of the objections by the nPiahbors in the vicinity. Mr. McCarthy asked about the keys to the Barnes Property, and the Chairman suggested that he work out the details with Mr. Paxton. The group retired at 8:20 P.M. Superintdt The Chairman read a letter from William C . Paxton, Public Superintendent of Public Works, resigning as of July 12, Works 1945. Resign' tn Mr. Paxton appeared before the Board at 8:24 P.M. He informed the Board that he had received a bill in the amount of 69.45 from Miss Marion Phillpott who claims damage to her car as a result of a manhole cover Phillpott located on Massachusetts Avenue near Oak Street. Claim Mr. Sheldon moved that Mr. Paxton be authorized to Damages settle the claim in the amount submitted by Miss Phillpott. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. "Ho Mr. Paxton said that he had received a complaint Swimming" about children swimming in Stevens' pit . He said that Signs the water is four or five feet deep, and he had received a request to have the pit posted. He also reminded the Board that last year mention had been made about posting Butterfield' s Pond and the Lexin-ton Reservoir. 199 The Chairman suggested that Mr. Paxton discuss this matter with Mr. Garrity, and have Mr. Garrity use his Coal own judgment as to whether or not "No Swimming" signs Supply should be posted. Mr. Paxton informed the Board that coal can be supplied only by those dealers who furnished the Town last year, and, therefore , he requested bids from the Lexington Coal Company and Robert Fawcett & Son Co. , Inc. Mr. Paxton suggested having sixty ton delivered now, sixty in September and sixty in November. The Lexington Coal Company submitted a price of $9.84 per net ton for New River Run of Mine Bituminous Coal, and $10.06 per net ton for Pennsylvania 24" Lump Bituminous Coal. Mr. Paxton advised the Board that the Pennsylvania Coal is what has been used at the Cary Memorial Building and the New River is what has been used at the Public Works Building. He stated that the Lexington Coal Company supplied the Public Works Building last year, Bids Coal and the Robert Fawcett & Son Co. , Inc. supplied the Awarded Cary Memorial Building. Mr. Sheldon moved thEt the bids for the 1945 supply of coal be awarded on the same basis as they were last year. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. It was decided to postpcne delivery until September 10, or 15, 1945. Mr. Paxton said that he received a request from the Street School department pertaining to the lighting: of the front Lights stairway at the Parker School. He said that three years Bedford ago he had made a survey of the street light situation Street at Simonds Road and Bedford Street . The Edison Company recommended the installation of three 6,000 lumen lamps at indicated locations, owing to the traffic conditions on Bedford Street; the location of the Parker School, and the bus stop at this location, both sides of the road- Parker way; in order to graduate said lighting up to 6, 000 lumen School lamps , the Edison Company suggested the installation of 2,500 lamps on poles E/60 and 6/66 . Mr. Paxton said that in goingover the location again, the Edison Company recommend only one 6,000 lumen lamp to be installed at the corner of Simonds Road. Mr. Paxton said that probably this would not solve the problem, and the School Depart - ment may have to install pedestal lights on the stairs . Mr. Sarano moved that Mr . Paton be authorized to request the installation of one 6,000 lumen lamp. Mr. Paxton said thet he had contacted the Fire, Police, Dispositri and Public 6orks Department pertaining to the Committee Committee on Public Safety supplies . He said that these departments Public had taken what they felt they could use, and there is Safety still a large quantity of material. Supplies 240 00 Riq It was decided to advise the Camping Council Committee that they could have all the blankets left, and to turn over the rest of the material to the Public Health Association. Pole Petition, plan and copies of orders were received Location from the Boston Edison Company requesting authorization of the following pole location: Massachusetts Avenue - Approximately 30 feet southeast of Hibbert Street, one pole. Massachusetts Avenue - Approximately 24 feet southeast of Hibbert Street, remove one pole. Mr. Sheldon moved that the request be granted, and the order signed. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Dump The Chairman read a letter from Harold A. Conant, Complaint 47 Lincoln Street, complaining about the dump. The Chairman informed the Board that he would acknowledge the letter. Mr. Paxton retired at 9 16 P.M. Supt' s It was decided to have the Chairman contact Mr. Resign'n John J. Garrity, Assistant Superintendent of Public Held Works, and to ask Mr. Garrity to meet with the Board Over of Selectmen next Monday evening. The matter of Mr. Paxton' s resignation was held over. A letter was received from Rev. Lester Lewis of the V-J Day V-E Day Committee .submitting additional names to the Board Committee for their approval and appointment to the V-J Day Committee . Rev. Lewis also requested the use of Estabrook Hall for a meeting on Friday, June 22, 1945. Mr. Potter moved that the names submitted be approved, and the individuals appointed to serve on the V-J Day Committee . Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Potter also moved that the use of Estabrook Hall be granted, free of charge. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Sign Reinstatement Form #57 was received from the Reinst'mt Divison of Civil Service for the signatures of the Forms Appointing Authority for the reinstatement of Ralph E. Sealer Chadwick of Belmont as part-time Sealer of Weights and ',Weights & Measures in the Town of Lexington. Measures The Clerk informed the Board that Mr. Chadwick had resumed his duties as Sealer as of June 15, 1945, before any forms had been received from Civil Service. 201 Mr. Sarano moved that the Reinstatement Date be designated as July 1, 1945. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Clerk informed the Board that the automobile allowance for the Sealer of Weights and Measures had Increase been reduced from $200.00 to $150.00 in 1943, because Weights of the fact that Mr. Lamont agreed to combine some of & Measures his duties as Health Inspector with those of the Sealer. Car Allow- Mr. Sheldon moved that the Appropriation Committee ance be requested to transfer the sum of $50.00 from the Reserve Fund to the Sealer of Weights and Measures - Expenses Account to restore the account to its original amount of $200.00. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from the Arlington Board of Selectmen relative to the Report of the Metro- Transit politan Transit Recess Commission. The Arlington Report Board would like to meet with the Lexington Board of Held Over Selectmen for a general discussion of the matter which 1st of they feel has a direct bearing on the future of both August communities . The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter, and to advise the Board of Selectmen of Arlington that I a date for a meeting would be arranged and they would be so advised. The Clerk was further instructed to bring this matter to the Boardts attention the first of August. A letter was received from George V. Morse, War Parents President of the War Parents of America, inviting the Invitation Selectmen to attend their Annual Installation and Entertainment at Estabrook Hall on Thursday evening, June 21, 1945. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter, and advise that the Board would be represented. A letter was received from the Board of Selectmen, Greater Town of Winchester, relative to the Greater Metropolitan Metropolitih Area and suc-gesting that a joint meeting be held with Area Planning Boards and other Town Officials before the present plans are too far advanced . The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter, and advise the kiinchester Board of Selectmen that Lexington is in favor of a jointmeeting, and would like to be advised when such a meeting is scheduled. The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Mardi 11 Rainbow Girls stating that they would prefer to hold Gras their Mardi Gras on Harrington Road, from Bedford Street to Massachusetts Avenue, inasmuch as there is not enough room between Bedford and Hancock Streets, . ... . .. .. . .. ._ ..._.... .. 202 0c the location granted by the board. on June 4, 1945. Mr. Potter moved that the Lexington Rainbow Assembly be authorized to block off Harrington Road, between Bedford Street and Massachusetts Avenue, on the evening of July 3, 1945 between the hours of 8 :00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Ryder The Chairman read a letter from Robert L. Ryder Unable stating that he regretted exceedingly that he was not Accept in a position at this time to accept an appointment as Board of an Associate Member of the Bot-rd of Appeals due to Appeals commitments which he has made on behalf of clients App' t. of his who will have in the near future matters coming before the Board of Appeals . Application was received from Dorothy P. Rich, Cert. of et al, for a certificate of Incorporation to establish, Incorp. maintain and operate one or more schools in Lexington for children of pre-school age on a non-profit basis . Satisfactory character references were received from the Police Department. Mr. Potter moved that the application be signed. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A letter was received from Mr. Wrightington Approve enclosing a bill in the amount of $100.00 from John Bill on T. Blackwell for his report on Rapid Transit. Rapid Mr. Wrightington said that the bill met with his Transit approval and he understood that a similar bill had been sent to Waltham. Mr. Sheldon moved that the bill be approved for payment, and charged to the Selectmen' s - Expenses Account. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Ross The board gave further consideration to Mr. D. F. Tax Ross' offer of $100.00 for Lot 35, Robbins Road, Title Lexington. A proposal to sell this lot was advertised Sale in the June 7, 1945 issue of the Lexington Minute-Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen's Office as a result of the advertisement. Mr. Sheldon moved that Lot 35, Robbins Road, Lexington, be sold and conveyed to Mr. Ross. Mr. Potter seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 4ohnson Mr. Eben Johnson' s offer of $400.00 for Lot 37, Tax Cary Street, plus 0152.08 for the street, water and Title sewer betterments. was again considered by the Board. Sale Mr. Johnson's application to the Board of Appeals for permission to erect a residential dwelling on this lot was approved on June 8, 1945. 203 Mr. Potter moved that Lot 37, Cary Street, be sold and conveyed to Mr. Eben Johnson, without advertising, for $552.08, and that an abatement be put through on the betterments. Mr. Sheldon seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A letter was received from Walter D. McGrath accept- ing iia_ hoard' s price of $150.00 for Lots 197 and 198, Tax Tarbell Avenue , Lexington. Title Mr. Sheldon moved that a proposal to sell the lots be Offer advertised in the Lexington Minute-Man, and that further consideration be given the offer at the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by Mr. Sheldon, it was voted to sign the deed to Lots 105 - 109 inclusive , Sign Beaumont Street, and Lot 73, Farmcrest Avenue . Both of Deeds these deeds were prepared by Mr. Wrightington, Town Counsel. The Clerk informed the hoard that Miss Ready' s term as a member of the Board of Retirement would expire on Board July 1, 1945, and it was in order for the Selectmen to of set a date for election of an employee to fill this vacancy. Retire- It was decided to call an election on Friday, June ment 29, 1945 at 5:10 p.m. , Mr. Sarano to preside. Member The Clerk informed the Board that she understood the Chamber of Commerce had arranged to close the stores in War Lexington on June 25, 1945, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Bond during the War Bond Cavalcade. Caval- Mr. Sheldon moved that the Town Offices be closed cade from 1 30 p.m. until 3 :30 p.m. on June 25, 1945 to afford the Town Employees an opportunity to view the Cavalcade. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A true record, Attest : Clerk I