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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946-07-11 560 00 0.4SELECTMEN'S MEETING July 11 , 1946 A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Thursday evening, July 11 , 1946, at 7 30 p.m. Chairman Potter, Messrs. Locke and Paxton were present. The Clerk was also present. The members were notified of this meeting by a notice mailed on Tuesday, July 9, 1946. At 7 30 p.m. Mr. Joseph H. DeFoe , Supt. of Public Works, and Mr. John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, appeared before the Board. Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that the three lowest bids for the construction of the Manor Sewers are as follows: C & R- $140,223; Edward Matz - $146,176. 50, and V. Barletta Co. - $160, 558.90. Award Upon motion of Mr. Paxton, seconded by Mr. Locke, it Contract was voted that the contract for the construction of the For The North Lexington Sewers be awarded to the C. & R. Con- North struction Co; said company to sign the contract in Lexington triplicate and then to submit it to the Board of Selectmen Sewer for signatures. C & R Upon motion of Mr. Paxton, seconded by Mr. Locke, it was Construction voted that the Town Treasurer be requested to take bids on a loan of $170 ,000, in accordance with the vote passed by the adjourned Town Meeting held on March 25, 1946 under Article 30 . The Chairman informed the Board that it would be necessary to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer sufficient funds to the Engineering Department - Personal Services Account to pay John Lichtenberg at the rate of $34.50 per weak. Mr. Paxton moved that the Appropriation Committee be requested to transfer the sum of $204.75 from the Reserve Fund to the Engineering Department - Personal Services Account to take care of the salary increase from 28 per week to $34.50 per week, approved for:-,john Lichtenberg. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. At 7:55 p.m. Charles H. McLaughlin of the Custom Built Homes, Inc. and Mr. Garrett appeared before the Board. �_ 561 It Board of Survey hearing was held on Monday, Custom July 8, 1946 upon the application of Custom BuilBuilt Hms Homes, Inc. but because of the fact that plans and Re: Board profiles were not complete, the hearing was adjourned of Survey for two weeks. Layout Mr. McLaughlin explained that if he had to wait for two weeks, it would be necessary for him to lay off sixty men and he stated that he now had his plans ready, also a bond in the amount of $1, 100 and an agreement required by the Board of Survey. The Chairman asked if Mr. McLaughlin felt that the plans would conform to the area which they intend to lay out at some future date, and Mr. McLaughlin replied in the affirmative. Mr. Cosgrove confirmed this. Mr. Garrett asked if the bond should be left with the Board this evening . The Chairman replied that the Board of Survey should have the bond before the plans are signed. Mr. Paxton said that the plans for drainage construction conform to what the Engineers require, but that it will be impossible for the Board to approve the plans this evening because on Monday, July 8, 1946, the Board of Survey was adjourned for two weeks. He said that if everything is in order as it seems to be, according to the Town Engineer, Mr. McLaughlin would have to assume the responsibility of going any further with the development before the plans are signed. Mr. Paxton also stated that the Building Inspector could not make out a building permit until the layout has been approved by the Board of Survey, but that he could inspect the excavation and footings so that Mr. McLaughlin could continue the cement pouring. Mr. Paxton further emphasized that Mr. McLaughlin would have to take the chance himself in the event that some objection would be voiced at the adjourned hearing. Mr. Garrett mentioned the period of time in the agreement. Mr. Paxton stated that that would depend upon Mr. McLaughlin and Mr. DeFoe. Mr. McLaughlin said that the bonding company recommends an eighteen month period but he expects to have 250 houses erected before that time. He said, however, that it is impossible to tell how quickly material will come in. Mr. DeFoe said that he believed the eighteen month period would be all right. Mr. Paxton said that the only thing for Mr. McLaughlin to do now is to submit the plans to the Building Inspector who will, through instructions from the Suptl of Public Works, inspect the foundations. He stated that Mr. McLaughlin could go ahead until the agreement is signed and then the Building Inspector will issue permits, but this procedure will be the responsibility of Mr. McLaughlin. The group retired at 8 15 p.m. A true record, Attest : /J 44-4f vrtr Clerk