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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946-05-27 519 SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 27, 1946 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on Monday evening May 27, 1946 at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Potter, Messrs. Rowse, Locke, Sarano and Paxton were present. The Clerk was also present. The Chairman informed the Board that Mr. Ernest A. Lindstrom, present part-time Plumbing Ispector for the town, is interested in the position of Building and Plumbing Inspector as a combined full-time position, and wants a salary of $4,400 per year, plus $400. for his automobile Building allowance. He said that Mr. Lindstrom relizes that such Inspector a position may have permanency to it and he is willing to give up his business which brings in approximately $6,000. per year. The Chairman explained to the Board that Mr. Cann, the present part-time Building Inspector, must according to law, cease working for the Town as of June 1, 1946. Mr. Rowse asked if Mr. Lindstrom would be available immediaSely and the Chairman said that he would handle both jobs until his business is straightened out. Mr. Paxton suggested that the positions of Building and Plumbing Inspect: ms be combined as one position and the salary paid for one position rather than breaking it down with a portion for the Building Inspector and a por- tion for the Plumbing Inspector. Mr. Lindstrom and Mr. DeFoe, Superintendent of Public Works, appeared before the Board at 7: 55 p.m. The Chairman stated that the Board was in full agree- ment that the position of Building and Plumbing Inspectors should be combined. Mr. DeFoe stated that Mr. Lindstrom has a Class C Builder's License issued by the City of Cambridge which is a third-class license. Mr. Rowse said that the Board is in accord insofar as combining the two positions, but he raised the question as to the Civil Service angle. Mr. Lindstrom said that his position as Plumbing Inspector is under Civil Service and he would like to be protected. He said that at some future time another Board of Selectmen might decide to have a separate inspector for each position and he would like the salary for the Plumbing Inspector established so that he would not be left without his own business and e. stnall l salary as Plumbing Inspector. He said that he would like to have the salary for Plumbing Inspector set at $2,800. 520 CO The Chairman stated that $2,750. has been provided for t the Building Inspector, _plus $250. car allowance ; 1100. for the Plumbing Inspector, plus $200. car allowan a and the Board considered requesting a transfer of $500 to the Plumbing Inspector's account. Next year, after th two positions had been combined, Mr. Lindstrom could consider any figure he wanted to for the Plumbing Inspector, He said, however, that anything upon which the Board eight de- cide this evening would be tentative and the Appropriation Committee would have to be consulted. Mr. Rowse asked if the twn jobs were combined what the status of the Civil Service would be and Mr. Lindstrom said that it might be that the Building Inspector would also have to be under Civil Service. Mr. Lindstrom retired at 8 10 p.m. Mr. DeFoe asked who is responsible for the installa- tion of driveways from the street to the property _ine on accepted streets. Mr. Paxton said that he believed it to Drive- be the responsibility of the Town, to take care of the ways ramps, and he thought it was well to have the good will of the citizens. He said that if manpower is avai_able, the Town should do the work and if not, it should be post- poned. Mr. DeFoe said that Mr. Hitchcock of the Boston Edison Company had checked the proposed locations of street lights on Leonard Road, Grapevine Avenue an the Street junction of Summit and Grandview and approved them as lights recommended by the superintendent. Upon motion of Mr. Paxton, seconded by Mr. Lo ke.v it was voted to authorize the installation of 2 li is on Leonard Road, 2 lights on Grapevine Avenue and I. light at the junction of Summit and Grandview. Mr. DeFoe reported that an expense in the amount of $75.17 had been incurred by the Park Department and Stone an expense in the amount of $14.40 had been incurrd house by the Highway Department in connection with the moving of the Ellen Stone house. The Board instructed Mr. D Foe to submit a bill for the total amount to. Mr. Goodw-.n, the mover. Mr. DeFoe retired at 8:20 p.m. Applications for the temporary postion of Town Account Town were received from George H. Macbeth, 507 Waltham treet, Acct. a C.F.A. and from a Mr. Slader also of Waltham Str et. The Chairman agreed to obtain some character refer noes on Mr. Macbeth and have more information for the join meeting 521 of the Board of Selectmen and the Appropriation Committee. The Chairman read a letter from Thomas S. Grindle, Supt. of Schools, relative to a communication from the Lexington Nurseries, Inc . pertaining to traffic conges- Traffic tion at the High School. The School Committee does not congestion believe that the situation is serious and when the at High fiussell land is purchased, it will be possible for the School school buses to turn around in the rear of the school building. The buses will then be able to unload pupils on school property. The Chairman read a letter from Rev. Sidney R. King minister of the Community Church in Burlington, stating that a hearing was scheduled for Friday, May 31, 1946 relative to the proposed dog track in Burlington. The Rade Track Clerk was instructed to obtain a copy of the sense of the meeting vote taken at the Adjourned Town Meeting in March, notorized by the Town Clerk, and have it presented at the meeting. Letter was received from the Appropriation Committee advising the Board that the following transfers from the II Reserve Fund had been approved: Appropriation Committee- Transfers Expenses, $100.00 , Other Finance Offices & Accounts, $300.00 and Public Welfare-Administration, $120.00 The Chairman read & letter from the Appropriation Committee advising the Board that the sum of $2,750. had been approved for the annual salary of the Building Transfer Inspector and the sum of $250. had been approved for Building car allowance. The Committee voted to transfer $1,200. Ins. Acct to pay the approved salary and automobile allowance. The- Chairman read a letter from the Town Account- ant relative to the re-employment of Mr. Cann As Building Inspector at the rate or $3 , 500. per year, plus $400. per year for automobile allowance. The Accountant said that in reading amunicipal law and checking with the Division of Accounts, such payment cannot be made. The Chairman read a letter from the County Personnel_. Board, 251 State House, Boston informing the Board that it will be unlawful to pay the Building Inspector for any service rendered after the last day of May. The letter stated that theInspector I pector was required to be retired (with- out any allowance) on attaining age seventy. His further service was allowable only under Ch 16 of 1942 which was cancelled by Ch. 55, 1946. 522 cc 17-4 The Chairman read a letter from Raymond L. White, Town Accountant, advising the Board that he has tendered his resignation as Town Accountant to the Town Olerk. Mr. White said that he would remain for two weeks to complete the work in his office. The Board gave further consideration to Nicholas Thambash' s offer of $150. for Lots 131 and 132 Marrett Tax Road. A proposal to sell these lots was advertised in Title the May 23, 1946 issue of the Lexington Minute-Wan. No persons contacted the Selectmen's Office as a result of the advertisement. Mr. Rowse moved that the offer be accepted and that Lots 131 and 132 Parrett Road, Lexington, be sold and conveyed to Nicholas Thambash. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Bill in the amount of $50.00 was received from the Town Counsel for drafting deeds. Legal Mr. Rowse moved that the bill be approved for pay- bill ment and charged to Law Department-Personal Services and Special Fees Account. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. A copy of a Metter written to Mr. George W. Emery from the Town Counsel relative to vacation pay for re- Vacation turned veterans was received. The Chairman said that pay for he and Mr. Locke had discussed the matter at length with veterans Mr. Emery. The Chairman agreed to obtain more information relative to payment of vacation pay to Maurice Woodward, a returned veteran of theolice Department and report to the Board at the next meeting . The Board gave further consideration to Mrs. Ethel Rich' s offer of $400. for parts of Lots 42 and 43, Sub- division called A, Kendall Road. A proposal to sell was Tax advertised in the May 16, 1946 issue of the Lexington title Minute-Man. As a result., an offer of $400. was received from Charles F. Sweny, 1699 Cambridge Street, Cambridge. Mr. Sarano moved that the offer received from Mrs. Rice be accepted and that part of Lots 42 and 43 , Sub- division called A, Kendall Road, Lexington be sold and conveyed to Mrs. Rich. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was received from Thomas G. O'Brien, 11 Tax Title Beacon Street, Boston, on behalf of Leo and Eva Boyhton, offering $160. for Lot 71 and part of Lot 70 and part of Lot 69 on Sylvia Street. The offer was held over for one week. A letter was received from Geza J. Hauck, 70 Outldok Drive, Lexington offering 1300. for Lot 143 Outlook Drive. 523 The offer was held over for the next meeting of the Board. The Chairman read a letter from William I. Burnham stating that he would like to purchase a 500 gallon pump and engine on skids, now located at the Central Fire Sta- Pump at tion. Mr. Burnham did not state what he would be willing Central to pay for the unit. Station The Chairman reported that this unit had been offered to the Fire Department by the governement and Deputy Chief Cook would like to dispose of it. Mr. Rowse stated that bids should be received on the pump, and the Chairman agreed to contact Deputy Chief Cook to find out the cost. Letter was received from Stanley R. Tebbetts requesting the use of a conference room in Cary Memorial Building for a committee meeting of the Youth Canteen on Tuesday evening June 4, He also requested the use of Estabrook Uses of Hall for a meeting on Tuesday evening, June 11. halls Application was received from Norman W. Schuler for the Yough Canteen requesting the use of Estabrook and Cary Halls on the evening of rune 7 from 8:00p.m. to 11:30 p.#i. for a canteen. Mr. Paxton moved that the uses of halls be granted free of charge. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Clerk informed the Board that the Lexington High School graduating class had requested the use of Cary Memorial Hall for rehearsals every afternoon the first week in June. The Board had no objection. Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Locke, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Walter J. Rose 6 Tewksbury Street Public Carriage Pine Meadows Golf Cedar Street dommon Victualler Hattie E. A. Peckham 37 Hancock Street " William Viano 1794 Mass. Avenue Sunday Movies Richard Kelly Lowell Street Sunday Golf Generino Luongo 47 Pleasant Street Peddler' s The warrant for the State Primaries to be held on June 18, 1946 was signed. A true record, Attest: ;61-1 rfY ,` le , lectmen.