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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946-08-05 573 SELECTMEN'S MEETING August 5, 1946 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, August 5, 1946, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Potter, Messrs. Locke, Sarano and Paxton were present. At 7:30 p.m. Mr. Joseph H. DeFoe, Supt . of Public Works, appeared before the Board. Pole At 7:31 p.m. hearing was declared open upon the Locations petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for a joint or identical location for the erection of poles as follows: Marrett Street, southeasterly from the Lexington-Lincoln line , three (3 ) poles. Guy wire and anchor to the second pole. (Two exist- ing joint poles to be removed. ) No persona appeared in favor or in opposition. Upon motion of Mr. Paxton seconded by Mr. Sarano, it was noted that the petition be granted and the order signed. At 7:31 p.m. hearing was declared open upon the petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for a joint or identical location for the erection of a pole as follows North Street, southerly side , approximately 900 feet west of Lowell Street, one (1) pole. Upon motion of Mr. Paxton, seconded by Mr. Locke, it was voted that the petition be granted and the order signed. A petition was received from the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to locate poles as follows: Larchmont Lane, northwesterly from Revere Street. Two ( 2) poles. iz was held over from the last meeting. Mr. DeFoe reported that Mr. Tropeano, who lives on Larch- , wont Lane , has no objection, but suggested that Mr. DeFoe contact his brother. Upon motion of Mr. Paxton, seconded by Mr. Sarano, it was voted that the petition be granted and the order signed. Mr. DeFoe stated that he had inspected the vicinity of Streel 6 Aerial Street, as a result of a request for a street light, Light and recommended that the request be granted. Aeric] Mr. Paxton moved that the Supt. of Public Works be Streel 574 00 171 authorized to request the installation of one street light at 6 Aerial Street, Lexington. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe stated that he had written to five concerns requesting bids for supplying the Town with coal, and received only two bids. Robert Pgwcett & Sons, Inc . submitted a bid of Bids on $10.40 per ton, and the Lexington Coal Company submitted Coal a bid of $10.80 per ton. for Town Mr. Paxton moved that the bid of Robert Fawcett & Sons, Inc. be accepted for the Cary Memorial Building, and that if any coal is to be purchased for the Public Works Building, that it be purchased from .the Lexington Coal Company. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Purchase of Mr. DeFoe stated that he placed an order for a backhoe Backhoe at a tentative price of $1331 plus freight, subject to whatever the price may be when it is delivered. Mr. Paxton asked if there were sufficient funds in the Road Machinery Account . Mr. DeFoe replied in the affirmative. Mr. Paxton moved that the Supt. of Public Works be authorized to purchase the backhoe, and to charge the cost to the Road Machinery Account. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe said that in his opinion, it would seem that a six-inch pipe would be sufficient to supply water for the average consumer and anything larger would be for fire protection or conveying water to further points. He Water said that he thought the charges should be based on a Assm't six-inch main; the Town to assume one-half of the cost Charges and the abutter the other half. He said that he would assume that the valves and hydrants should not be figured into the direct assessment against the abutters. Mr. DeFoe suggested that a charge of $4 a foot and the Town to assume one-half. Upon motion of Mr. Paxton, seconded by Mr. Locke, it was voted that all future water assessments are to be figured at the rate of 1 per foot, based on a six-inch main, the valves and hydrants not to be figured into the direct assessment cost to the abetters. Mr. DeFoe read a communication signed by a committee of four representing the employees of the Public Works Department. The committee asked for a raise of eighteen cents per hour Salaries with a forty-four hour week carrying with it forty-eight hours and Sick pay; classification of foreman, heavy equipment operators, Leave Petition 1 575 mechanics and painters. They also requested fifteen work days sick leave with pay , that an employee must be sick over two days and show a doctor's certificate on returning to work in order to receive sick benefit - the fifteen work days to accumulate for a period of three years for a total of forty-five days. Mr. Rowse arrived at the meeting at 8:14 p.m. The Board considered the matter at length, and decided to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 1946 for the purpose of •considering all Town employees salaries in relation to possible increases. Mr. Paxton moved that the committee be informed that the Board is in sympathy with the problems and would hold a special meeting for the purpose of studying all Town employees salaries in relation to possible increases on Wednesday evening, August 14, 1946. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. At 8: 50 p. .. Mr. R. E. Cox, 410 Waltham Street , appeared before the Board. Mr. Cox stated that every time there is a heavy rainfall, the water washes over the sidewalk and Sidd- ' and floods his cellar and garage. He said that he believed walk that if the sidewalk could be built up to the height it Compl'nt should be, this condition would not exist. Mr. Paxton said that this condition had existed in the past. Mr. Paxton suggested that the Supt. of Public Works investigate the matter and remedy it if possible. Mr. Cox retired at 8: 55 p.m. Mr. DeFoe stated that it was necessary to have someone in addition to our present engineering force to be the engineer . inspector on the Manor Sewer job. He stated that Metcalf and Eddy has two engineers who have had sewerage experience. They will put a man on steady at 0250 per month; the Town to Manor pay in addition 25% to Metcalf and Eddy for overhead, and a Sewer flat rate of 0700 for their traveling engineer who would Job visit the job two or three times a week and spend whatever Insp'rs time he thought necessary. Mr. DeFoe said that Metcalf and Eddy would assume full responsibility of the job and these figures are based on a four or five months job. Metcalf Mr. Rowse moved that Metcalf and Eddy's proposition, & Eddy as outlined by the Supt. of Public Works for the inspect- ion of the Manor Sewer System, be accepted and an agreement drawn up. Mr. Paxton seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 576 Co Mr. DeFoe stated there is a trailer, 15 years old, Purchase which he believes he can purchase for $500. He said Trailer that he has moved the shovel on it, and it appears to be For Mov- all right. ing Mr. Rowse moved that Mr. DeFoe be authorized to Equipmt. purchase the used trailer at a cost of $500. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe said that there is about $1200 left in the Public Works Building Expense Account , and he was going to Purchase purchase some tools and a lift. He stated that he believed Tools & a large lift should be purchased which would take care of Lift the heavy trucks and all our new equipment. This would cost between $1100 and $1200. He stated that if the larger lift is purchased he will then need $800 more for tools and $600 for the foif at the Public Works Building. Mr. Rowse asked if the October Town Meeting would take care of these items and Mr. DeFoe replied in the affirmative. Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Locke, it was voted to authorize the Supt. of Public Works to purchase a large lift, the cost of which is to be charged to the Road Machinery Account and the installation to be charged to the Public Works Building Expense Account. Mr. DeFoe retired at 9:35 p.m. The Chairman read a letter from George H. Macbeth, Temporary Town Accountant, stating that he had accepted another position as of August 5, 1946, and from that date on, he would be at the Town Hall only on Saturdays and as many evenings during the week as may be necessary. He will continue to serve as Secretary of the Appropriation Committee until Mr. Russell returns. Mr. Macbeth stated that he would draw no regular salary after August 3 , 1946 and he understood that the Board would decide what compensation is equitable . It was decided to have the Chairman contact Mr. Macbeth relative to the compensation. Letter was received from Colonel Henry B. Barry, Request Chairman of the Board of Public Welfare, requesting a transfer Transfer of $7500 from the Reserve Fund to the Old Age Expense Account. Old Age Mr. Rowse moved that Colonel Barry be advised that no action would be taken on the request inasmuch as a tentative date of September 30, 1946 has been set for a special town meeting, at which time requests for transfers will be con- sidered. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was received from the Aeronautic Association of Boston requesting permission to drop 3 x 5 leaflets over 577 Lexington by air announcing the coming New England Show. Drop Mr. Paxton moved that the association be notified Leaflet that the Board of Selectmen is opposed to the dropping for New of leaflets. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was Eng. so voted. Air Show The Chairman read a letter from Herbert H. Uhlig, who has arranged for the purchase of the property at 2118 Mass. Avenue, Lexington. Mr. Uhlig requested Change permission to change the number from 211$ to a small House number on Hastings Road. Number Mr. Rowse moved that Mr. Uhlig be advised that the Board of Selectmen does not approve a change inas- much as the entrance of the property is actually on Mass. Avenue. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board Trailer relative to the use of individual trailers as homes. The Planning Board has no particular idea of its own except that it felt that this sort of thing should be prevented or definitely restricted in town. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Building Inspector and request him to advise the Board if according to his interpretation the present building and plumbing laws prevented trailers in Lexington. A letter was received from Mrs. Richard Sorrentino, 7 Theresa Avenue, Lexington, offering $300 for Lots 17 and 18, Bow Street, and Lots 89 and 90, Theresa Avenue. Tax Mr. Paxton moved that a proposal to sell the lots be Title advertised in the Lexington Minute-Man, and that further Offer consideration be given the offer at the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. Wilfred Sell Lots B. Henley's offer of $400 for Lots 149 and 150, Bridge 11.9 & 150 Street, Lexington. A proposal to sell these lots was Bridge St advertised in the July 25, 1946 issue of the Lexington Minute-Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen' s Office as a result of the advertisement. Mr. Locke moved that the offer be accepted and that Lots 149 and 150 , Bridge Street, Lexington be sold and conveyed to Mr. Wildfred B. Henly. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. Guy Sell Lot Lepore' s offer of X200 for Lot 35, Reed Street, Lexington.35 Reed A proposal to sell this lot was advertised in the July Street 25, 1946 issue of the Lexington Minute Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen' s Office as a result of the advertisement. 578 00 c Mr. Rowse moved that the offer be accepted and that Lot 35, Reed Street, Lexington be sold and con- veyed to Mr. Guy Lepore. Mr. Paxton seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was received from Francis X. Cotter, Commissioner Veterans' of Veterans Services, together with a copy of Chapter 599, Services an act making mandatory the establishment of municipal and district departments of Veterans' Services, under directors of Veterans' Services, and relative to the powers and duties of such departments and directors. A copy of the letter gnd the act had been sent to each member of the Board previous to this meeting. No action was taken on the matter. Eligibles A certified list of eligibles for appointment to for Police the Police Department was received from the Division of Dept. Civil Service. Mr. Locke moved that the list be referred to the Chief of Police for recommendations. Mr. Paxton seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was recdived from Willard S. Walker stating Walker that on July 22, 1946 he had received a bill for the use Ambulance of the ambulance, and inasmuch as he is a veteran, he Bill assumed that he was entitled to the service free of charge. Mr. Rowse moved that Mr. Wglker be advised that the Selectmen prefer not to make any exceptions relative to the rules and regulations governing the use of the ambulance. Mr. Paxton seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Notice was received from the Board of Appeals relative to a hearing to be held on August 15, 1946 on the application of Gertrude H. Mara for permission to erect and maintain a retail gasoline and oil station at 9-11 Merriam Street. Mr. Rowse moved that the Board of Selectmen go on record as objecting to the granting of any such petition. The main reason being it would create a traffic hazard entering Merriam Street from Mass. Avenue. Mr. Paxton seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Special Letter was received from the Metropolitan State Police Hospital requesting the reappointment of Edward J. Officer Meany as a special police officer. Mr. Meany has Met. State returned from military duty and has assumed his former Hospital position. 579 Mr. Sarano moved that Mr. Edward J. Meany be Special appointed a special police officer for a period expiring Police March 31, 1947. Mr. -Locke seconded the motion, and it Officer was so voted. Met. State Hospital Upon motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by Mr. Paxton, it was voted to appoint the following election officers Election for a term expiring September 1, 1947. Officers ELECTION OFFICERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE on September 1 , 1947 (Appointed August 5, 1946) PRECINCT ONE D Charles J. Dailey Warden D John D. Barry Deputy Warden D Pauline E. Bartlett Inspector D Frederick L. Murphy Deputy Inspector R George E. Foster Inspector R Alice G. Marshall Deputy Inspector R Mary E. Stankard Clerk R Maidan G. Cook Deputy Clerk D Mary A. Rowland Teller D Mary E. Tracey D Annie H. McDonnell D George F. Stygles R Ilda J. Field R Helga M. Carlson R Helen L. Pierpont R. L. Ellsworth Pierce L _ -- 580 00 4 PRECINCT TWO x Victor H. Harmon Warden R. Clyde E. Steeves Deputy Warden R Arthur E. Locke Inspector R Helen K. Fitzgerald Deputy Inspector D Randall W. Richards Inspector D Ruth R. Ray Deputy Inspector D John H. Dacey Clerk D Gertrude H. Mara Deputy Clerk R Arthur L. Hanson Teller D Edward MoGrory R Elizabeth R. Nourse D Mary G. Oliver R Madeline V. Peterson R Barbara M. O' Connor TM D Anna E. Tracy D Helen A. McCaffrey PRECINCT THREE R Sidney U. Robbins Warden R Carl W. Terhune Deputy Warden R Ralph H. Marshall Inspector R Neil McIntosh Deputy Inspector D Charles E. Moloy, Jr. Inspector D Margaret E. Ormond Deputy Inspector D Charles F. Vaughan Clerk D Patrick H. MacDonald Deputy Clerk 581 D Emma Zitso Teller D Ella G. Callahan R Gladys T. Watson R Emma L. Hovey D Timothy J. Quinlan D Elizabeth Burton " R Rosalie MacDonald R Edna D. Anderson PRECINCT FOUR R Lester L. Andrews Warden R Frederick S. Britton Deputy Warden R George M. Fuller Inspecdsd7r R Irene E. Robinson Deputy Inspector D Helen M. Kirk Inspecdsbr- D Marion N. Burke Deputy Inspector D Mary J. Ferry Clerk D Rose A. O'Dowd Deputy Clerk D Helena T. Maguire Teller D Florence P. Tobin R Caroline F. Deloury " R T. M. Montague " D Robert E. Ryan D Agnes G. Hall R Laurina M. Wilson R A. Thomas Ferry n2 co c Application was received from the Minute-Man Uses of for permission to conduct a Craftsman' s Fair at the Hall Cary Memorial Building on the week of December 2 - 7 inclusive . Mr. Rowse moved that the use of the hall be granted subject to a charge of ;150. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Application was received from the Amvets requesting the use of Cary Hall on the evening of November 29, 1946 for a military ball. Mr. Rowse moved that the use of the hall be granted free of charge. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Application was received from the Franklin School P.T.A. requesting the use of Cary Memorial Hall on the evening of November 22, 1946 for a movie program. Mr. Locke moved that the use of the hall be granted free of charge. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Rowse, seconded by Mr. Paxton, it was voted to grant the following licenses: Alice B. Kelley Qld Belfry Tea Room Common Victualler William Viano Sunday Movies Richard Kelly Sunday Oo1f 1 Johanson Pontiac 1st Class Dealer Upon motion of Mr. Paxton, seconded by Mr. Sarano, it was voted to approve and order the installation of a drain in Highland Avenue and a sewer in Washington Street. ORDER OF TAKING BY THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON OF A RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT UNDER THE ACTS OF 1926, CHAPTER 263 WHEREAS by Chapter 263 of the Acts of the year 1926, entitled "An Act Relative to Improving the Surface and Ground Drainage in the Town of Lexington and in Adjoining Towns", said Town was authorized, among other things, to improve brooks, streams and water courses, and for the purposes set forth therein to take, in fee simple or otherwise, land or any right of easement in land, including any brook, stream, pond or water course or any part 5 thereof, and WHEREAS the said Town of Lexington duly accepted said Act in the manner provided therein, and WHEREAS William G. Potter, George W. Sarano and William C. Paxton, citizens and residents of the said Town have been duly qualified and are now the duly elected, qualified and acting Board of Selectmen pursuant to law and the provisions of the Act above referred to , and WHEREAS The Town on the twenty-fifth day of March, 1946, "VOTED. That the following amounts be appropriated for the current year and be assessed except where a transfer is indicated: Drainage Construction, Sundry Streets- $2, 550.00. " WHEREAS the Selectmen have designated the locations of easements to be taken for the construction of a drain in Highland Avenue and Right of Way as follows Beginning at a point in the center line of Highland Avenue , said point being southwemterly and distant 30.00 feet from the intersection of the northeasterly line of Highland Avenue with the southeasterly line of Washington Street, thence southeasterly along the center line of Highland Avenue distant 310.00 feet, for a distance of 30.00 feet on each side of said line of location. Beginning at a point in the southwesterly line of Highland Avenue, said point being southeasterly and distant 2$4.29 feet from a point southwesterly from the intersection of the northeasterly line of Highland Avenue with the southeasterly line of Washington Street, thence southwesterly distant 250.00 feet, for a distance of 25.00 feet on each side of said line of location. The Above descriptions refer to a plan entitled, "Plan of Proposed Easements for Drains in Highland Ave. and Right of Way, Lexington, Mass. July 30 , 1946, Scale 1 in. - 40 ft. , John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer. " and WHEREAS the rights of way and easements hereinafter taken are necessary for the said purpose, NOW, THEREFORE, the Said Board of Selectmen acting for and on behalf of the said Town under the authority of the said Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926, and of every other power them thereto enabling, do hereby take the right of way and easement within the locations above described and shown on the said plan, including the right on the part of the Selectmen of the said Town or other duly authorized agents of the Town to enter upon, dig up, open, excavate, fill and use the land between said exterior lines of said easements as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of constructing this drain, together with the right to enter thereon from time 584 00Q to time as may be necessary for repair and maintenance of the said public improvement. We determine that no damages have been sustained and none are awarded. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said rights of way and easements to the Town of Lexington, its successors and assigns, to its and their own use and behoof forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said Board of Selectmen have hereunto subscribed their names this thirtieth day of July, 1946. /a/ William G. Potter BOARD /8/ George W.Sarano OF /s/ William C. Paxton SELECTMEN. COMmONWEALTH Or MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Lexington, Mass. On this thirtieth day of July, 1946, personally appeared the above named William u. Potter, George W. Sarano and William C. Paxton and severally acknowledged the foregoing instrument and statement by them sub- scribed to be their free act and deed and the free act and deed of the Town of Lexington, before me, /s/ Hazel J. Murray Notary Public 55 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Town of Lexington ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, acting inursuan p ce of the provisions of Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897 and all acts in addition thereto and in amendment thereof, and of every other power and authority hereto enabling, at a meeting duly held this thirtieth day of July, 1946, has laid out and voted to construct a common sewer in Washington Street, a public way in said town, as more fully shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Proposed Sewer in Wash- ington Street, Lexington, Mass. Scale 1 in. 40 ft. July 23 , 1946, John T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, " abutting the premises numbered 15, 9, 5, 4, 12, thereon designated at Pt. 24, 23, 22; 15-Pt. 20, 21 , 9-18, 19,Pt. 20; 591ots Pt. 16, 17, 4ALota 10, 11, Pt. 12; 12-Lots Pt. 12, 13 ; Lots 26, Pt. 27; Lots 28, 29, Lots 44, 45, on the Assessor's Plans and does hereby ORDER that the same be constructed in said location. A plan entitle¢, "Plan of Proposed Sewer in Washington Street, Lexington, Mass. Scale 1 in. = 40 ft. July 23, 1946, Jogn T. Cosgrove, Town Engineer, " is to be recorded herewith all in compliance with the vote taken at the Adjourned Town Meeting held on March 25, 1946 as follows "Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to install sewer mains in such accept- ed or unaccepted streets as may be applied for during the year 1946 in accordance with St. 1897, Chap. 504, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain any necessary easements therefor, and to appropriate the sum of $19, 517.24 for sais installations, this amount to be provided by transfer from the Sewer Construction Federal Aided Projects Account. " That the work be done by, or under the direction of, the Superintendent of Public Works who shall as soon as feasible after the completion thereof, together with the Town Engineer, compute the expense of the same and return to this Board an account thereof, and that thereafter, one half (1/2) of the cost of construction thereof shall be assessed upon the estates specially benefited thereby, under and subject to the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Acts of 1926. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order, attested by the Clerk of this Board, be filed for record in the Registry of Deeds for the Southern District of said IICounty, as a statement of our action in the premises, in compliance with the provisions of Section 27 of Chapter 83 of the General Laws. 586 GO 1.4 The assessments so to be made are estimated, and IIthe estates upon which assessments may so be made, are numbered in the numbering of said street or otherwise designated, as set forth in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part hereof. /s/ William G. Potter /s/ George W. Sarano Selectmen /s/ William C. Paxton of Lexington ATTEST /s/ Hazel J. jjurr y Clerk TOWN OF LEAINGTON Schedule of estimated assessments, and estated to be assessed II Annexed to Sewer Order for construction of sewer on Washington Street abutting the estates numbered below. Street Parcel Area Supposed Estimated Number Number Owner Assessment Lots .1 Pt. 24 10,290 Annie L. Dane 1,103.00 23 12, 500 Robert H. Holt 125.00 22 12,420 " " " 125.00 15 Pt. 20,21 14,410 Albert R. & Louise H. 145.00 DeRoehn 9 18,19, Pt. 26,140 Charles G. & Ruth H. Davis 262.00 20 5 Pt. 16, 17 15 , 530 Charles B. & Elizabeth M. 156.00 PeckII4 10,11, Pt._, 34,620 Helen C. Fernald 34 .00 12 12 Pt. 12, 13 19,820 Herbert L. Jr. & Constance 199.00 B. Crowley E7 Street Parcel Area Supposed Estimated Number Number Owner Assessment 26, Pt. 27 12,060 Helen F. Lombard $ 121.00 Pt. 27 5,920 lertrude L. R.Brigg: 60.00 28 7,530 " " " " 76.00 29 10,710 " " " " 108.00 44 11,430 leorge C. & 115.00 Vivian M. Sheldon 45 12,380 " " " " " " 124.00 The Chairman informed the Board that Howard M. Munroe, living at 334 Lowell Street with his sister, are alleged to be p#ysically and mentally unable to take care of themselves and they are living in most unsanitary conditions. The Clerk was instructed to ask the Board of Health for investigation and report. A true record, Attest Clerk /0111