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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948-03-22 309 SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 22, 1948 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room on Monday evening, March 22, 1948, at 7 30 P.M. There were present: Chairman Paxton, Messrs. Emery, Gay and Nickerson. The Clerk was also present. The Chairman read a letter from Arsine Seymourian requesting that the condition of Laconia Street be im- Scrape proved inasmuch as he has a son who is a wounded war Laconia veteran and it causes him discomfort to be driven Street over the road in its present condition. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Emery, it was voted to authorize the Sup't. of Public Works to scrape the street with the understanding that no material will be dumped by the Town of Lexington, and whatever material is there will have to be used to the best advantage. The Chairman read a letter from the residents of Avon Street requesting that some fill be put on the street claiming that town trucks going to and from the pumping station have caused deep ruts. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Emery, it was voted to authorize the Sup't. of Public Works to scrape the street but not to put in any material, and to use the material there to the best possible advantage. The Chairman read a letter from Louis Bills Traffic submitting the following quotation for revising the lights traffic lights at Clarke Street and Massachusetts at Avenue to meet the State requirements: Clarke New pedestrian call controller having normal and flashing operation to change to stop and go Mass. sequence when actuated by push button and Ave. equipped with radio interference filter. 2 weatherproof pedestrian push buttons to be mounted on the traffic light poles. Labor and installation, approximately - - $ 500.00 1 310 Cla I The Clerk was instructed to advise Mrs. Gowan of the Hancock P. T. A. that in view of the fact that the State Department of Public Works has advised the Board that their investigation reveals this intersection to be well policed, the Selectmen decided not to take any action at the present time relative to the restoration of the traffic lights in this area. A letter was received from F. K. Johnson in- F. K. John- forming the Board that he would like to change the son re: course of the brook in the rear of his property on drainage Bedford Street to permit the enlargement of his present parking area and provide for a future addition to his building. Mr. Johnson said if the Town approves the 1948 drainage budget he will be pleased to discuss his share of the cost with the Board and trusts that a satisfactory agreement between the Town and himself can be reached. Paper Drive An application was received from Rev. J. A. Cronin for permission to conduct a paper drive on Sunday, April 18th. Mr. Emery moved that the request be grant- ed. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from William J. Collins, 4 Cottage Street, in which he applied for the appointment of Assistant Assessor. The Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Collins that the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Assessors will hold a joint meeting at which time applications for this job are to be considered. A letter was received from the State Division of Appoint Forestry relative to the appointment of a local Superintendent in the Suppression of Gypsy and Brown- Moth tail moths. Mr. Emery moved that Mr. John J. Garrity Sup' t. be reappointed for a period of one year expiring March 31, 1949. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Treasurer Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to approve Surety Bond #F-88593 in the Bond sum of $50,700 in behalf of James J. Carroll as Town Treasurer for a period of one year. 311 Upon motion p o of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Nickerson,it was voted to approve bond in the penal Constable sum of $1,000 executed on behalf of John C. Russell Bond as Constable in the Town of Lexington for one year. An application was received from the Battle Green Chapter Order of DeMolay for permission to conduct a rehearsal in Cary Hall an Sunday afternoon, May 9th, from 1:00 to 6:00 P.M. They also requested Use of permission to paint the set to be used on the stage. Hall The Board agreed to grant the use of the hall for the rehearsal free of charge and also to approve the request to paint the set providing the present color scheme is not changed. The Clerk informed the Board that Mr. Grindle, Supt. of Schools, would like the Board to reconsider the Charge made to the Lexington School Department for the use of Cary Hall for a concert. On motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Nickerson, it was voted to advise lar. Grindle the Selectmen regret the fact that they do not see their way clear to grant this request to use the hall without making a charge. a precTheedBoard feels that this would be establishing precedent and might lead to difficult situations in the future. An application was received from Robert P. Miller, Sunday 17 Munroe Road, Lexington, for a Sunday Sales license Sales at the corner of Concord Avenue and Waltham Street. App'n. Mr. Emery moved that the Chief of Police be requested to submit his opinion to the Board relative to a possible 4raffic hazard.being created if this license is granted. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. At 8:20 P.M. Mr. DeFoe, Sup't. of Public�Works, met with the Board. Mr. DeFoe requested authorizz'aation to i enter into a contract with Weather Advisers, Inc. , Contract for weather services for the winter 1948-49. Mr. Gay Weather moved that the request be approved and the contract Advisdrs signed in the amount of $170.00. Mr. Nickerson seconded Inc. the motion, and it was so voted. 312 4� 1 Mr. DeFoe requested approval to place a future shipment order for a Northwest Power Shovel. Mr. DeFoe explained that some time ago he brought this subject to the Board' s attention and was instructed to obtain the approval of the Town Counsel of the form of order to be placed. Mr. DeFoe said that Mr. Lynch had read the letter which he had prepared to forward with the order and agrees that Order to the Town appears to be well protected. Mr. Emery moved to authorize the Sup't. of Public Works to purchase place an order with the Northwest Engineering Company shovel for a Northwest Model 25 Power Shovel, Pullshovel, and a 35 foot clam-dragline boom, powered with a Buda Gasoline Engine, mounted on standard crawlers, subject to the following provisions and subject to the approval of these provisions by the Town Counsel 1. Subject to cancellation by the Town of Lexington at any time. 2. Three months notice shall be given to the Town of Lexington by your company prior to start of fabrication. 3. Subject to approval of Lexington Board of Selectmen, Lexington Appropriation Committee, and subject also to approval of an appropriation by a vote of a Lexington Town Meeting. Mr. Gay seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that he had received a long letter from Mr. Crosby of the Hedge & Mattheis Company relative to additional payment for the Austen Western Grader. After a lengthy discussion on the matter Mr. Nickerson moved that inasmuch as the Selectmen feel that there was an honest misunderstanding, they are willing to assume one half of the disputed amount and authorized the Superintendent to pay the sum of $125.36. Mr. Emery seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe retired at 9: 50 P.M. 313 *LIST OF APPOINTMENTS Upon motion of Mr. Emery, seconded by Mr. Nickerson, it was voted to make the following Annual appointments: Appt' s. (Expiring March 31, 1949) Board of Appeals Lester T. Redman (Expiring-1953) Board of Appeals (Associate Members) J. Henry Duffy Aiden Ripley Walter C. Ballard Board of Public Welfare Sydney P. Birch Dana T. Norris John A. Sellars Harold F. Lombard Arthur F. Mason Board of Retirement Howard S. 0. Nichols (June 1, 1949) Frank A. Walker, Town Accountant Helen Ready ( elected by members) Bridge Charitable Fund Trustees Thomas G. Lynah(Expiring- 1954) Building Inspector Ernest A. Lindstrom Constable, (Under Ch. 41 Sec. 91A) Charles E. Moloy Dental Clinic Mrs. Arvin Phillippart Mrs. Vincent Burke Thomas S. Grindle Dog Officer John A. Russell Executive Clerk, Selectmen Hazel J. Murray Fence Viewers Stanley A. Higgins John J. Garrity Field Drivers Edward e. Maguire John C. Russell Gammel Legacy Income, Trustees (Acting with Dep' t.,of Public Welfare) Mrs. Robert C. Merriam E 314 Lockup Keeper John W. Ryeroft Moth Department , Sup' t. John J. Garrity Park Department , 5up't. John J. Garrity Plumbing Inspector Ernest A. Lindstrom Registrar of Voters Malcolm H. Clifford, (Expiring- 1951) Assistant Sup't. of Public Works and Town Engineer William M. Burns Town Counsel Daniel A. Lynch Trustees of Public Trusts (See Bridge Chairtable Fund Trustees) Veterans' Agent Edward F. Chapin Weighe s Harold I. Wellington Jacob Bierenbroodspot Arthur J. Rivet, Jr. Evelyn Blake Wire Inspector Louis W. Bills On motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Emery it was voted to sign the contract between the Town of Lexington and Connors Brothers for the collection and disposal of garbage for a period of one year, beginning April 19, 1948. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. A true record, Attest: le , alae nen. fY‘i 1