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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1945-10-15 294 oc t SELECTMEN'S MEETING yC October 15, 1945 1 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday' evening, October 15, 1945. Messrs . Potter, Rowse and Sarano were present . In the absence of Mr. Locke , Mr. Potter served as Chairman. The Clerk was also present. Sell Old Memorandum was received from Colonel Barry informing the Sewer Board that George G. Whiting desired to purchase approximately Pipe to 36' of 6" broken V. C . Sewer Pipe now located at the Public George Works Building. Colonel Barry stated that this pipe is worth- Whiting less for its originally intended use, and recommended that it be sold to Mr. Whiting for the sum of one dollar. Mr. Rowse moved that Colonel Barry be authorized to sell the pipe to Mr. Whiting for one dollar. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. , Swenson A letter was received from Swenson Brothers, 210 Marrett Use of Road, Lexington, requesting the use of the bulldozer and operator Bulldozer for the purpose of grading the driveways on their property. Mr. Sarano moved that the request be granted if practicable; subject to the usual charge. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. I Insurance A letter was received from Elmer A. Lord & Company strongly Appraisal urging that some action be taken to increase the insurance on the Town buildings ; the last arpraisal having been made in 1935. A transfer had previously been requested for such a purpose and denied by the Appropriation Committee. urphy A letter was received from Mr. John L. Murphy, Attorney, equest 60 State Street, Boston, advising that it was necessary for him For Amount to ascertain the amount of money received by the Town from Mr. Paid For Michael Shea for the tax title property recently purchased by Tax Title him. Land The Clerk had advised Mr. Murphy that such information was confidential, and he wanted to know whether or not such was the Denied official attitude of the Board. Mr. Rowse moved that Mr. Murphy be advised that the Board of Selectmen could see no reason for revealing the amount of money paid by Mr. Shea. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Building A letter was received from Ethel E. Mackiernan, Attorney, Permit 19 Tremont Street, Boston, relative to a certain tract of land Mackiernan in Lexington bound on the East by land of James W. Quinn; on Attorney the southwest, by Charles and Robert E. Ryder, Trustees; on the lie : Dwell- west, by the Town of Lexington; and on the north, by land of ing On James M. Etter; and again on the east, by a forty (40) foot Woburn 5t. way, and a portion of a thirty (30) foot way. Miss Mackiernan stated that the only way into the premises is from a thirty (30) foot gravel driveway running south from Woburn Street. She 295 stated that the prospective buyer intends to erect a dwelling on the premises and has consulted her because of rumors that the Town would not issue a permit for building such a dwelling. It was decided to have Mr. Potter contact Mr. Cann, Build- ing Inspector, and to hold the matter over until the next meeting of the Board. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. William P. Fitz- Sell gerald' s offer of 6225 for Lots 37 and 38, Richard Road, Lexington. Lots A proposal to sell these lots was advertised in the Lexington 37,38 Minute-Man on October 11, 1945. No persons contacted the Select- Richard men' s Office as a result of the advertisement . Road to Mr. Sarano moved- that the offer be accepted, and that Lots Wm. P. 37 and 38, Richard Road, Lexington, be sold and conveyed to Fitz- Mr. Fitzgerald. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so gerald voted. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. George W. Sell1rt Stevens ' offer of 6100 for part of Lot 19, Downing Road. A Lot 19 proposal to sell Was advertised in the October 11, 1945 issue Downing of the Lexington Minute-Man. No persons contacted the Select- Road to men' s Office as a result of the advertisement. Geo. W. Mr. Sarano moved that the offer be accepted, and that Stevens part of Lot 19, Downing Road, be sold and conveyed to Mr. George W. Stevens . Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A letter was received from the Secretary of the Commonwealth Cert. for a certificate of character of Edna F. Litchfield, 949 Massa- of chusetts Avenue, Lexington. Satisfactory reference was received Character from the Chief of Police. LitchfieY Mr. Rowse moved that the certificate be signed. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A letter was received from A. H. Tutin, 9 Revere Street, Tutin Lexington, stating. that he had been informed that a Town Officer Complaint had called on Mr. J. J. Roberts of 11 Revere Street with refer- Re : J.J. ence t��QQ��.anple.int alledgedly to have been made by Mr. or Mrs . Roberts Tuti34 trtt that at no such time had any complaint been entered. Not The Clerk informed the Board that no complaint either Reo'd verbally or in writing had been received et the office. Selectmen*s Office A letter was received from Eugene L. Morgan, together with a copy of a letter which he mailed to the Building Morgan Committee on Fire Staticns , suggesting certain changes in Letter Re : the building before construction is commenced. Fire Stat. No action was taken on the matter. A letter was received from Vincent F. J. Damiano, 201 Damiano Coyle Street, Brooklyn, New York, requesting an interview to Apptt Re : present his qualifications in connection with the position of Supt. Supt. of Public Works. Public The Clerk was instructed to invite Mr. Damiano to meet Works with the Board on Monday evening, November 5, 1945 at 8:00 p.m. 296 co Old Age Mr. Potter informed the Board that the down owns a piece Recipientsof property on Eastern Avenue , and when it was taken over for Living taxes there was a shack on it which is still there . There is on Tax a man and his wife living on this property in the shack and Title paying rent to the former owner. The tenants , a Mr. and Mrs. Property Murray, are Old Age Recipients. Rent to The Board felt that the rent should be paid to the Town, Former and that some arrangements should be made through the Bureau Owner of Old Age Assistance whereby the Town would collect the money. The Clerk was instructed to request the Agent of the Old Age Assistance Bureau to advise the Board of Selectmen as to the status of the Murrays regarding their rental of the build - ing situated on Town property. V.F.W. At 8:00 p.m. Mr. Thomas Brown, Commander of the V.F.W., Re : William A. Barnes and Carl Miner appeared before the Board. "Welcome Mr. Barnes said that he had a proposal to make the Town Home" in a form of some sort of "Welcome Home" banner, and stated Banner that Lexington seems to be the only progressive Town in the :Various Commonwealth that hasn' t done something to let the boys know Matters that it is glad to have them back. He said that the V.F.W. would assurtte one half of the cost of the banner and the Town would have to assume the other half. He said that the V.F.W. would erect the banner and insert their name in the bottom. Mr. Rowse asked what other Towns had down anything similar, and Mr. Barnes replied that Somerville , Everett and Medford had already done this . Mr. Howse again asked what Towns had erected banners, and Mr. Barnes said that he has not driven through any Towns. Mr. Potter asked if they had something in mind such as a banner to be strung across Massachusetts Avenue , and Mr. Barnes replied in the affirmative. Mr. Potter stated that the Board had never granted a permit of this type, and would prefer not to establish a precedent. Mr. Barnes said that they might possibly have a large sign erected by the Minute-Man Statue made from metal 12' by 5' . He said the cost of a sign this type painted without placing and without posts would cost $45. Rent of Mr. Barnes said that the post would also like to know Barnes how much rent is due the Town of Lexington to date. Property Mr. Potter stated that rent would be from July 1st, and that it should be paid to the Tax Collector. Mr. Brown said that the post had paid x;12 for plumbing repairs, and they felt that it should be deducted from the rent. He further stated that it was getting cold, and the building should be heated. Mr. Rowse said that it was the understanding of the Board of Selectmen that the post was merely using the building as a temporary arrangement , and the Selectmen did not have any idea that it would be used by them through the winter. Mr. Brown said that they wanted to heat the building, but did not want the oil put in if it were going to be necessary for them to move. 297 Mr. Rowse asked what they had done about another location, Mr. Barnes replied that they expect to have a definite answer in about two weeks. He said that they intend to go ahead with establishing a permanent home for the V. F. W. Janitoral Mr. Potter suggested that a sufficient supply of oil be Charge put in for as far ahead as they can see at the present time . Mr. Barnes asked whether or not the charge for janitorial services included a matron and police officer. Mr. Potter explained that they were two separate charges, and that the janitorial charge is for preparing and cleaning the building before and after the Penny Sale. Mr. Rowse said that he thought the Board should have more information as to what they are suggesting in the way of a "Welcome Home" sign. He said that the Board of Selectmen would, undoubtedly, want to confer with the Planning Board on this matter. He explained that all overhanging signs in Lexington had to be removed by January 1, 1946 . Mr.Potter sugcested that the Board of Selectmen consider the matter further with the possibility of inviting a member of the Planning Board to meet with the representatives of the V.F.W. to discuss the proposal. Mr. Potter said that inasmuch as the Board had previously agreed to assume the charges for repairing the plumbing caused by a freeze up, the amount of $12 could be deducted from the rent and he requested that the plumber' s receipted bill be sub- mitted at the time the rent is paid . The group retired at 8:40 p.m. Mr. Rowse surrested that all organizations who have at any No time hired Cary Hall for the purpose of conducting a Penny Sale Penny be advised that no further permits for such a use would be Sales granted. in It was decided, however, to hold this over until the next Cary meeting of the Board before any definite action is taken. Hall The Clerk was instructed to invite Mr. Stephen Hamblin and members of the Committee on Veterans Rehabilitation and Comm. on Employment to meet with the Board of Selectmen on October 29, Vets . Inv. 1945 pertaining to Chapter 273 of the Acts of 1945. to meet wit'. Board. A true record, Attest: Cle k