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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946-12-30 1641.4 cr SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 30, 1946 A regular meet ng of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's oom, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, December 30, 1946 at 7 30 p.m. Chairman Potter, Messrs. Rowse, Locke, Sarano and Paxton were present . The Clerk was also present. At 7:30 p.m. hearing was declared open upon petition of Frank M. Carpenter for q change in the Board of Survey plan of Boulder Road. The Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of Survey considered the petition, notice of which was read by the Clerk. This notice was inserted in the December 19, 1946 issue of the Lexington Minute-Man and a copy mailed to all persons whom the Board of Survey deemed to be interested. Mr. Frank M. Carpenter, the petitioner and his Boulder attorney, Frank B. Frederick of 50 State Street, Road Boston, Mr. Clarence S. Walker, Treasurer of the Lex- Board of ington Trust company , Mr. Raymond W. James of 66 Survey Blake Road, Mr. Francis Y. Rice of 65 Blake Road and Mr. Joseph H. DeFoe, Supt. of Public Works were present at the hearing. Mr. Frederick stated that he was acting in the capacity of counsel for both the petitioner and the Lexington Trust Company. Mr. Frederick presented a Milli showing the present location and the proposed location Of Boulder Road. He explained that through some error Mr. Carpenter's house was located within two feet of Boulder Road and at the time the road was only a "paper Street". He stated that the entire house is concrete and it would be impossible to move it. He said that ke lad been consulted on the matter by both Mr. Carpenter and the Lexington Trust Company. He informed the Board that arrangements have been made with the Lexington Trust Company, Mr. Rice and all the mortgages interested. He said that as soon as the proposed plan is approved, Mr. Carpenter will have the necessary clearance when the road is moved. He stated that Mr. Rice will lose a piece of land, and he will acquire anotherlpiece of land. Mr. Frederick said that all of the private interests that can in any way be affected have been consulted and he has the necessary 165 papers to be recorded if the Board of Survey approved the lhange in the location of Boulder Road. Mr. Frederick stated that the original Board of Survey layout was made in 1935 and according to Chapter 41, Section 76 of General Laws, the Board of Survey may from time to time change or relocate ways they have here- tofore approved. The Chairman stated that he had conferred with the Town Counsel on the proposed change. The Town Counsel stated that if the Board of Survey decided to approve the change, he would like to have the petitioner or his counsel contact him. The Chairman informed the group that the Board of Survey could approve the layout subject to the Town Counsel' s approving the transfers. Mr. Rowse asked if the Planning Board has seen the proposed change and Mr. Frederick replied in the affirma- time, stating that he has a letter of approval from Mr. Worthen. No Persons appeared in opposition to the proposed change. The hearing was declared closed at 7: 50 p.m. The group, with the exception of Mr. DeFoe, retired. Upon motion of Mr. Sarano, seconded by Mr. Locke, it was voted to approve the proposed change, subject to the Town Counsel' s checking and approving the transfers. Mr. DeFoe informed the Beard that semi-annual in- spections have been made of the Cary Memorial Building and the reports have always been that the conditions Emergency are good and no fault has been found. However, a Lighting salesman advised him that the town is violating the For law inasmudh as there is no emergency lighting in the Cary building. Memorial The Chairman suggested that possible bids should Building be obtained if the Board agreed that emergency lighting should be installed. Mr. Paxton said that approximately $1,200 would take care of the job and would be accurate enough to include in the 1947 budget. He stated that whatever quotation might be received at this time would undoubtedly be dif- ferent by the time the work is actually begun. It was decided to have Mr. DeFoe include an item in his 1947 budget to cover this expenditure . Mr. DeFoe stated that the town has used over one- Sewer half of its supply of 8" sewer pipe and there is not enough Pipe on hand to do the work proposed for the coming year. He said that due to the difficulty of obtaining pipe he thought more of this pipe should be ordered now and he also informed the Board that he has sufficient funds to pay for it. 166 0,72 Mr. Rowse moved that the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to place an order for two earloads of 8" sewer pipe at an approximate cost of $810. per car. Mr. Locke seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 2" Mr. DeFoe requested authorization to purchase 75 Standard lengths of 2" standard steel pipe. He stated that his supply Steel is exhausted and there are sufficient funds to pay for 75 lengths. Pipe Mr. Paxton moved that the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to place an order for 75 lengths of standard steel pipe. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe said that the resident at the corner of Maple Street and Lowell Street requested the erection of a "Stop" sign and also a "Go Slow" sign. Mr. Paxton informed Mr. DeFoe that unless the signs are approved by the State Department of Public Works they cannot be enforced. Mr. DeFoe agreed to contact the State on the matter. The Chairman said that the Board should determine at Snow what depth they want the Public Works Department to begin Removal to remove snow and whether or not the Police Department should notify Wallace Weisinger of snow storms. Mr. Paxton said that *hen the snow is two inches deep on level ground and there is no adtivity from the Department ' of Public Works, the Police Department should contact Mr. Weisinger. The Board left it up to the Superintendent of Public Works to confer with the Chief of Police on the subject. Mr. DeFoe retired at 8 :20 p.m. The Chairman informed the Board that Alan Adams would like to publish the budgets of each department as submitted I Publish- for 1947, and at some later date publish them after the ing Board Selectmen and Appropriation Committee has acted on Budgets them. Mr. Paxton suggested that the Board approve Mr. Adams' request providing he first obtains the information from the department heads. Mr. Rowse said that he would not be in favor of this unless the Selectmen obtained a cooperative decision from the Appropriation Committee . Mr. Locke said that be believed publishing budgets with- out comment might leads to misunderstandings. It was decided to invite Mr. Adams to meet *ith the Board next week and to discuss the matter further with him. L_ 167 The Chairman read a ' letter from Mr. Carroll' Transfer Town Clerk, advising the Board that he was in error then he informed the Board last week that he had sufficent funds in the Town Clerk 's - Personal Services Account to provide payment of a $3.00 a week increase for Miss Mayy R. McDonough, retroactive to Dgcbmber 1, 1946. Mr. Carroll stated that he will need a transfer in the amount of $16.25. Mr. Paxton moved that the Appropriation Committee be requested to transfer the sum of $16.25 from the Reserve Fund to the Town Clerk' s - Personal Services Account. Mr. Sarano seconded the motion, and it was so voted. At 8 40 p.m. the following members of the Planning Board appeared PA Chairman Worthen, Messrs. Cromwell, Ferguson, Houdlette , Nickerson and Richards. The Chairman said that the Planning Board Shad some problems that they were working on and the Selectmen wondered how much has been done on them. Mr. Worthen presented a typewritten report entitled Suggested Tentative Outline of Procedure Recommended by the Planning Board for the Development of a Comprehen- sive Plan for the Business Center of Lexington. He stated that this was merely an outline of procedure. Mr. Rowse asked if the Planning Board had turned down the possibility of enlarging the business area and Mr. Worthen said that the Planning Board thinks it is a Planning mistake to have business expand beyond certain lengths. Board He said that they felt that they should restrict the Report business area to some reasonable limits, hearing in mind that there are areas in outlying districts already zoned for business. The Ohairman said that he would like to see the apartment area eliminated and recommend that the business go down to a depth of eighty or ninety feet beyond the proposed street. He said that by doing this, almost double the present amount of parking area will be made available . A lengthy discussion was held relative to business areas and parking facilities. Mr. Paxton said that the first step is for the Planning Board to recommend an amendment to the present Zoning By-law whereby the owner or builder of future apartment houses or business establishmehts will be required to provide ample parking areas. He said that the second step is to have the parking area laid out and also have the proposed street laid outs and the third step is the layout of Muzzey Street and the takings made. r168 00 A discussion was also held relative to the so-called Ryder property taken by eminent domain for school purposes. Mr. Rowse suggested that the Planning Board contact Mr. Charles Davis, Chairman of the School Building Committee, and advise him that the Selectmen would like him to check with the architect as to the location of the proposed school on the Ryder property. The Planning Board retired at 10 20 p.m. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Carroll, Clerk of the Board of Registrars, informing the Selectmen that J Carroll Ass't Ryan and Robert E. Ryan have peen appointed Assistant Registrars Regis- to complete the listing for the year 1947. The Board of tears Registrars suggest that the Assistants be compensated at the rate of $1.00 an hour. The Board authorized the Chairman to contact Mr. Spencer relative to the matter and any decision was held over until the next meeting of the Board. Boy Scout Letter was received from the Boston Council Inc. of the Pilgrim- Boy Scouts of America stating that they would like to plan age another pilgrimage to Lexington on Saturday, April 12, 1947, The Board authorized the Chairman to acknowledge the letter and extend a cordial welcome to the Sehats. Select- Letter was received from the Massachusetts Selectmen' s men' s Association, together with a bill for the dues for 1947 Ass'n. in the amount of $60.00. The new schedule of dues is based dues upon the populatidn ratio of the town as shown in the 1945 state census. The Association now needs a paid executive secretary and a legislative agent. Mr. Locke moved that the increased amount be approved. Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Letter was received from Town Counsel, Daniel A. Lynch, regarding the taking by eminent domain of the so-called Mulliken Mulliken property, consisting of about 7 3/4 acres. A copy damages of the proposed confimatory deed and release , the ortginal E.D. of which Mr. Lynch sent to Mr. Bicknell, attorney for the Mullikens, for execution by him client was attached. Mr. Bicknell understands that the Board will hold the release and confirmatory deed in escrow until such time as the matter is referred to the next Annual Town Meeting for the appropriation of $1,000. damages. 1 169 1 ' Application was received from John M. Sullivan, 341 Marrett Road, Lexington for a license to operate a funeral car in Lexington. In checking the applicant' s record, the Funeral Chief of Police learned that Mr. Sullivan has a long record Carriage of crimes and convictions. License Mr. Sarano moved that the application be denied. Denied Mr. Rowse seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Upon motion of Mr. Locke , seconded by Mr. Paxton it was voted to grant the following licenses. Foster S. Beach 1775 Mass. Avenue Common Victualler(renewal Minute Man Cafe 1715 Mass. Avenue w " " L. J. Foss 1733 Mass. Avenue " " " James Phillips 1800 Mass. Avenue " " " Johnson Pontiac Co. 97 Mass. Avenue 1st Class Agent Hardy's Garage 911 Waltham Street 2nd' Class Agent William Viano 1794 Mass . Avenue Sunday Movies Budgets were acted on as follows I Account Requested approved Public Works & Sup 't. Office- $ 490.00 490.00 Expenses Town Offices & Cary Memorial 6,767.00 6,767(000. Building-Personal Services Board of Appeals - New Equipment 91.85 91.85 (To be added to original budget) Sewer Maintenance - Wages & Expenses 5,990.00 5,990.00 Sewer Maintenance - Services 42,600.00 42,600 .00 It was decided to meet on Saturday , January 4, 1947 to consider budgets submitted by the Chief of Police and the Superintendent of Public Works. The ne reg •ar meeting f the Bo d of Selec n will be he Monday even' , Janu y 6, 1947 ' the Selectmen�/s Ro• " , Town 0 ce Buil ' ng, at 7 3 P•m- A true record, Attest . it / i ,/ ,C Clerk.