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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946-04-29 490 CC SELECTMEN'S MEETING C April 29, 1946 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, April 29, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Potter, Messrs. Locke, Rowse, Sarano and Paxton were present. The Clerk was also present. Authorize At 7:30 P.M. Mr. Joseph H. DeFoe, Superintendent of Pur. of a Public Works, appeared before the Board. TD 14 Mr. DeFoe asked if the Board would permit him to purchase a TD 14 International tractor in lieu of a TD 9. Mr. Paxton moved that upon further investigation if Mr. DeFoe still prefers it that he be authorized to purchase a TD 14. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that he had received a quotation from Gordon Richards of $176 to install a counter for the Building Inspector. He also received another bid of Held $185. Qver Mr. Paxton suggested that the inspectos have filing cabinets and counter combined. The Chairman suggested that this matter be held over for one week. Mr. DeFoe said that he had figured the quotation and Estimates estimates of costs of the roads, drains, water and hydrants• in For the Follen Hill Estated Development. Follen Mr. DeFoe stated that Mr. Couette also had an estimate Hill of the cost. Mr. DeFoe said that he has the agreements drawn Estates up, with the exception of the figures. He said it is a Develop- question as to how much the Board wants to set for the amount ment of the bond covering the completion of the work. Mr. DeFoe stated that his estimate includes 2,300 feet of pavement; 1,300 feet of concrete pipe; 170 feet of re- enforced concrete drain pipe, twelve catch basins, four man- holes and twenty-eight stone bounds. He stated that in the development there now, the developer used Type B roads: i.e. , two inches of stone on top of the gravel fill. Mr. Couette contends that he should be allowed to put the same type of roads in now, and the estimates have been figured that way. Mr. Paxton said that four inch stone top is the permanent design for an accepted street -- twelve inches of gravel with a four inch one course macadm pavement. He said that from a practical viewpoint, the Town has asked the contractor to finish the pavement four inches below the designed gravel. He further stated that the Town has permitted the develop- er to incorporate in the twelve inch gravel foundation the two inches of crushed bank gravel. 491 Mr. Paxton said that the Town does not agree to accept the roads, but they agree to approve them. Mr. Paxton asked what the Engineers had figured, and Mr. DeFoe replied $19,002. He stated that Mr. Stevens figure was $8,852. Mr. DeFoe asked for what amount the bond should be written. The Chairman suggested that the Superintendent of Public Works instruct the Engineering Department to refigure the Set Amt. cost on what the contractor is required to do and have the of Bond bond prepared accordingly. For Mr. Sarano moved that the amount of the bond be set Develop- at $10,000. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so went voted. At 8:00 P.M. Rev. Douglas P. Brayton and four members of the Parish Dommittee of the Follen Church appeared before the Board. The Chairman said that it was his understanding that the To Sell Sele tmen will make some arrangement with the Follen Church 20 Foot wherby the Town would acquire a portion of the church drive- Strip of way. He stated that the Selectmen already have the authority Land to to sell the Pollen Church Society the twenty foot strip of land Follen on the Adams School Property adjacent to the church property. Church He said that the Town Counsel had informed him that the Selectmen may sell this piece of property for $1 and other consideration; the other consideration being that the church would deed to the Town the piece now being used for a drive- Request way. This, however, would have to be approved by Town Meeting. Church The Chairman said that the Selectmen are willing to To Deed exchange even with the church approximately 1600 feet of Drivewa3 field in the rear for approximately 440 feet to straighten To Town out the line. He stated, however, that this would have to be drawn up by the Town Counsel. Mr. Locke said that it would be necessary to obtain a vote of the Parish Committee whereby they agree to convey to the Town, subject to the acceptance of the Town, that piece of land. He further stated that when the Town Counsel is satis- fied by the vote passed by the Parish Committee, the strip of land in which they are interested may be deeded. Mr. Brayton said that he has talked with Father Desmond about the Old Adams School Lot, and Father Desmond assured him that the Sacred Heart Church is not i4}terested in this piece of property. He said that the Follen Church does not expect to use the property immediately, but they would like to protect them- seleves, inasmuch as they hope to build a new parish on that property. The Chairman explained that the present Board of Selectmen could not obligate any future Board. Mr. Rowse stated that the Selectmen should receive an authentic offer for the property. The Chairman said that the Selectmen will consider the matter and advise the Follen Church Society what price will be 492 oo acceptable to the Board for this property. The group and Mr. DeFoe retired at 5:45 P.M. Vote on Mr. Rowse moved that the Board of Selectmen sell to Sale of the Follen Church Society a twenty foot strip of land 20' Strip on the Adams School Property for $1 and other consider- of Land ation, and that the Selectmen enter into an agreement to purchase from the Follen ' ffhirch Society a portion of the land now being used as a driveway: subject to the approval of Town Meeting. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Any agreement , however, would be prepared by the Town Counsel. Mr. Rowse moved that the Board of Selectmen entertain an offer of $900 for the so-called Adams School Lot. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. Raymond L. White, Town Accountant, appeared before the Board. Account- He stated that one of his girls wants to change to ant another department due to the fact that so much bookwork in the Req : Accounting Department is bothering her eyes. He said that he Third had discussed the matter with her and she would be willing to Girl stay in the department if the work were changed somewhat. Denied. Mr. White said that he thinks there is too much work for two girls and he would like to ask for another girl, making three girls. If a third girl were taken into the department, the work would not be as confining as it is now. The question of having three girls in the Accounting Department was discussed at length, and Mr. White retired at 9:05 P.M. Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Locke, it was voted to disapprove employing a third girl in the Accountant' s Office. Bids on Mr. DeFoe reappeared before the Board at 9:07 P.M. Water He stated that he had received three quotations on water pipe Pipe for the Follen Hill Development. The bids were as follows: Follen Hull Warren Pipe Company - $1.12 per foot for six inch pipe; and Develop- $1.60 per foot for eight inch pipe, ment delivered. United States Pipe and Foundry - $1.10 per foot for six inch pipe; and $1.57 per foot for eight inch pipe, cars in Lexington. R. D. Wood 1.09 per foot' fbr i irich',pipe , and Accept $1. 55 per foot for eight inch pipe, f.o.b. cars in & Award Lexington. Prices quoted subject to change Bid to without notice. Warren Pipe Mr. Sarano moved that the bid of the Warren Pipe company as quoted above be accepted. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. ' 493 II Mr. DeFoe again brought up the matter of assessments Assessm'ts in relation to the North Lexington Sewer Job. A lengthy ssion was held, and upon motion of Mr. Rowse, No. Lex.Sewer Job. seconded by Mr. Sarano, it was voted to authorize the supe. File Fig. of Public Works to file estimates at the Registry of Deeds at Reg. in an amouht twice as great as the original estimate. Mr. Paxton wished to be recorded in opposition. The Chairman informed the Board that Mrs. Lewis Willard Use of had telephoned inquiring as to whether or not the Veterans' Ambulance Memorial Ambulance might be used by the Veterans Hospital Restrict- ih Bedford. ed Mr . Saran moved that the use of the ambulance be to Lex. restricted to residents of Lexington only. Mr. Locke Residents seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman said that he had been asked by the Planning Board if the plans submitted to the Board of Survey were Board of the same that the Planning Board had approved. Survey The Chairman said that he thought a member of the Layout Planning Board should be present at all Board of Survey Tracings Hearings. Must Have The Board agreed, and upon motion of Mr. Sarano, Sig. of seconded by Mr. Rowse, it was voted that all Board of Chairman , Survey layout tracings approved by the Planning Board Planning II must have the signature of the Chairman of the Board, Board and that a member of the Planning Board be present at all Board of Survey Hearings. The Chairman read a letter from Daniel A. Lynch, Town Art. 30 Counsel, stating that after a conference with the State Vote on Director of Accounts, Mr. Lynch was advised that the Vote No. Lex. of the Town Meeting on Article 30 pertaining to the con- Sewer struction of the North Lexington Sewer is legal and will Ruled bd approved by the Director of Accounts. Legal The Chairman read a letter from Harry N. Cushing, Attorney, asking if the Town of Lexington has at any time Sign Brd requested the Boston & Maine Railroad to place sign boards At R.R. Crossing at the road leading from 1265 Massachusetts Avenue to C. Lex. the Lexington Nurseries. The Clerk was instructed to give a copy of the letter to the Supt. of Public Work and to request him to check the matter. The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington Nurseries, Un- Inc. suggesting that the driveway of the east end of the loading High School be utilized for unloading school buses, thereby School eliminating the traffic hazard. The Chairman agreed to contact the Supt. of Schools TrafficTrf II and discuss the request with him. rd The Chairman read a letter from Lauritz A. Lauritzen, Req. For 24 Parker Steeet, relative to a large maple tree in front, Removal of his house which be believes should be removed. of Tree The Clerk was instructed to send Mr. Garrity a copy of the letter and to ask for an investigation and report. L _____ -. 494 °° noAppoint Mr. DeFoe retired at 10 00 P.M. Town Engineer The reappointment of the Town Engineer was considered, and upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Paxton, it was voted to reappoint John T. Cosgrove as Town Engineer in the Town of Lexington for a term expiring March 31, 1947. Building The Chairman reported that he had a conference with the S Insp. Building Inspector. Mr. Cann informed him that he desires to Req. for have a full-time job at a salary of $3,000 a year, plus Full-Time $100 additional for his car. He would not be interested in $3 ,000 Yr. an alternative. Position The matter was held over for one week. A letter was received from Carl Lannquist, 75 Loomis Vote to Street, Bedford, offering the sum of $250 for Lot 114, Cary Adv. Lot Avenue. 114 Cary Mr. Rowse moved that a proposal to sell the lot be Avenue 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. Held Over A letter was received from Roy N. Wood, 27 Sherman Street, Lexington, offering $100 for Lots 160 to 189 inc. on Webb and Young Streets. The offer was held over for one week. Held Over A letter was received from Joseph A. Belcastro offering $300 for Lot 81, Marrett Road, Lexington. The offer was held over for one week. A letter was received from Mrs. George H. Doughty, 64 Taft Avenue, Lexington, stating that she would be willing to accept Vote to the Board' s figure of $390 for Lots 366 and 367, Taft Avenue, Sell Lots Lexington. 366 & 367 Mr. Rowse moved that a proposal to sell the lots be R Taft Ave. advertised in the Lexington Minute-Man, and that further consideration be given the offer at the next meeting Sf the Board. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Board gave further consideration to Edwin A. Wheeler' s offer of 150 each for Lots 20 and 21, Block 18, Reed Street, Lexington. A proposal to sell these lots was advertised in the April 25 issue of the Lexington Minute-Man. As a result of this advertisement, an offer of $100 was received from Blanche C. Lee, for the two lots. Sell Lots Mr. Fred 3. gillis; . R'a , Lowell and North Streets, 20 & 21 offered $50 each for the same lots and also $50 each for Rlk 18 Lots 14 and 15, Block 17, Reed Street, Lexington. Reed St. Mr. Locke moved that Mr. Wheeleb's offer be accepted, and that Lots 20 and 21, Block 18, Reed Street, be sold and conveyed to Edwin A. Wheeler. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Application was received from the Lexington Club, Inc. 495 II for the use of Cary Memorial Hall on the evening of May 29, 1946 V.F. F from 8:00 P.M. until 11:30 P.M. for a Children's Msy Party. Use of Application weds received from the Veterans of Foreign Hall Wars requesting the use of Estabrook Hall and a conference room on the evening of May 8, 1946, from 8:00 P.M. for meet- ings. The organization had previously been given the use of the- ell in the Barnes Property for the meetings. The Chairman said that he would check with Eugene McCarthy to determine why they need both places. Application was received from Norman W. Schuler, a hig22 school student, requesting the use of Cary Memorial Hall on Held the evening of Saturday , May 18, 1946, for a Youth Canteen Dance. Over It was decided to have the Chairman contact the School Department for more information before a permit is granted. Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Sarano, it was License voted to grant the following licenses: s John Kenealy Sunday Sales Renewal George E. Wardrobe " " " Max Sulkin Junk " Benjamin Berman " " II Minute Man Cafe bommon Victualler New Owners Michael O'Gara Public Carriage Renewal John W. Leary * " " Lawrence J. Selig " " " Paul Franks " " " Clifford Flack Peddler " Sanaa). Gelioto " New Ernest Arnault " New Milldam Viano Sunday Movies The Chairman informed the Board that Mr. Garrity, Supt. of Parks & Playgrounds, had received four bids for bleachers and ids he prefers the one submitted by M. E. O'Brien. Bleach- Mr. Rowse moved that the bid of M. E. O'Brien of 672 ers seats at $2.37 per seat delivered f.o.b. be accepted. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Accept O'Brien A letter was received from S. R. Wrightington, Attorney Bid for Mary D. Hatch. Mrs. Hatch is about to convey Lot 33 on Crescent Road and now finds that for several years the lot Hatch has not been assessed to her but to Lexington Homes, Inc. Assess- Lexington Homes, Inc. paid the 1945 tax. A few years ago a meat water main was installed and betterments assessed. Lot 33 Mr. Wrightington stated that the water maind does not Crescen extend in front of Lot 33 but stops at approximately the Road IIline between 34 and 33 . Mr. Wrightington said that he has been informed by Mr. Spencer that there is a balance of Req. to *54.80 unpaid on this betterment , and that the assessment, Abate by mistake, was made against Lexington Homes, Inc. and Assess- not against the true owner, Mrs. Mary D. Hatch. Mr. meat Wrightington said that inasmuch as the real owner has never received any notice, he believes that the Board has a right 496 GC to abate the charge. >'C The Chairman agreed to obtain further information for the Board. Mr. Rowse said that he had been approached relative Neon to the erection of a neon sign in Lexington Center. Signs Section 2 of Article XIX of the Building By-laws specifically states that signs shall not project more than three inches from the face of the wall. Mr. Rowse moved that the Planning Board be requested to review this section and to submit recommendations whereby it may be revised to permit the maintenance of neon signs. Mr. Paxton seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A true record, Attest: '� /V 4t Clerk ti 1