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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949-06-20 238 'Z 0.4 ncl SELECTMEN'S MEETING JUNE 2) , 1949 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday June 20, 1949, at 7:20 P. M. Chairman Emery, Messrs. Gay, Nickerson and Hoyt were present. The Clerk was also present. At 7 :30 P. M. bids for the construction of water Bids for main in Bedford Street (to supply Bedford Hospital ) Water Main were opened and read by the Chairman. Mr. Burns, the Bedford St. Town Engineer, Mr. Tracy W. Ames and sixteen other persons were present, and bidswerereceived as follows : Contractor Certified Check or Bond Bid Charles L. Shea $2,300. $44,900 John MacDonald Const. Co. 4,000. 65,180 Williams Bros. Const. Co. 2,868. 57,356 Patella Bros. Inc. 3,500. No total Suci & DeSantis Co. 2,446. 48,920 Richard White Sons 2,500. 47,490 II George Brox, Inc. 2,777.75 55,555 J. J. Ducey Const. Co. 4,118. 82,360 C. Reppuci & Sons 4,000. 65,457 R. H. White Const. Co. 4,800. 93,440 West Const. Co. 3,500 , 67,700 The Chairman explained that the three lowest bids would be retained and the other checks returned within a few days . The group retired at 7:50 P. M. Bids for At 8:00 P. M. bids for alterations to the Cary alterations Memorial Library were opened and read by Mr. H. Web- to Caryster Thomas, Chairman of the Library Trustees. Mr. 1 LibrarRalph H. Nason, librarian, Mr. William Roger Greeley, architect, Mr. Tracy W. Ames and eight other persons were present. Mr. Greeley stated that, in accordance with the procedure laid down by the Commonwealth, the architect mailed a list of qualified sub-bidders whose names it is proper to include in the general bids. The follow- ing bids were received: Contractor Certified Check of Bopd Bid II W. M. Bogart & Sons 41,000 $14,978 Alternate proposal A additional 645 239 Alternate proposal B deduct 300 C. R. Burns & Sons $1,000 15,980 Alternate proposai A additional 600 Alternate proposal B deduct 500 Chandler Construction Co. $1 000 13,975 Alternate proposal A additional $700 Alternate proposal B no change 000 16,594 George Cheney, Inc. Alternate proposal A additional $674 Alternate proposal B no price change Horn Bros. , Inc. 51,000 ( bond ) 15,950 Alternate proposal A additional 741 ► Alternate proposal B deduct 127 Richard White Sons, Inc. 17,200 Alternate proposal A additional 625 Alternate proposal B deduct 120 J. B. Hollett $1,000 (bond ) 14,480 Alternate proposal A additional 625 Alternate proposal B deduct 126 McCreery & Theriault $1,000 (bond) 18,900 Alternate proposal A additional 633 Alternate proposal B deduct 250 Rich Bros. Const. Co. $1,000 (bond ) 18,635 Alternate proposal A additional 1,472 II Alternate proposal B deduct 1,131 . C. R. Burns questioned the quotations submitted by the three low bidders and claimed that they would have to be discarded. The Chairman of the Board of Selectmen stated that it has been the procedure of the Board to retain the three low bids, which are taken under advisement, the other checks returned and the bid awarded at the next meeting. Mr. Greeley explained that inasmuch as Mr. Burns had objected, he felt it would be well to refer the _ matter to the Town Counsel first. He asked if Mr. Burns would agree to having this placed before the Town Counsel and Mr. Burns replied in the affirmative. The Chairman of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Greeley to proceed with whatever action may be necessary and also to contact the Town Counsel. Mr. Greeley agreed and asked if there was any objection to this procedure on the part of any bidders . No one voiced any objection and the bidders retired at 8:14 P. M. Mr. Greeley informed the Board that every contractor in Lexington had been invited to submit bids for the proposed alterations and explained why no local contract- ors were interested in bidding. Mr. Greeley retired and Mr. Burns returned to the I meeting. He presented a sketch showing another possible way of installing a sewer in Tucker Avenue to service the Harding residence. He explained that in laying the pipe as outlined in this sketch, 100 feet additional will I. NO :C be required but the installation will take care of more people. However, it will also be more expensive inas- much as this is 300 feet against 210 feet the other way. Where Mrs . Harding would have an assessment of Tucker over 900. , using this layout the assessment will be Avenue approximately 00. Sewer The Chairman suggested that Mr. Burns have a petition prepared to be given to Mrs. Harding and that she be requested to circulate the petition for signatures . The Board had no objection and Mr. Burns agreed. The Chairman informed the Board that, with refer- ence to item "b" on the agenda, he had a discussion with Mr. Burns last Saturday morning about where all the projects on file this year fit in. He stated that the Board has the town' s approval to spend a substantial sum of money this year and a decision should be made as to when, where and who is to do the work. He said that he told Mr. Burns he thought the Board would want to have, in the very near future, a general recommendation from the Superintendent of Public Works as to what should be done, in what order and by whom. He said that he thought Mr. Burns was ready to report informally now. Mr. Burns stated that some of the first things to get out of the way is the East Street drain, Adams Street drain, School Street drain and cleaning Vine Brook. He explained that the money for these projects was pro- vided by direct appropriation and if it is not used by the end of the year it will not be available and another appropriation will have to be requested . He stated that he recommended the East Street drain first because of the fact that the new Fiske School will be opening in the fall and he would prefer not to have the streets open at that time. Mr. Burns said that at the present time School Street is dry but in the event of rain the situation will be bad again. He explained that he recommends holding off on cleaning Vine Brook because Greenough Bros. has a feW lerks in the South Branch sewer. Mr. Burns does not want to make any entry that would enable the contractor to claim that entry by the town caused some of his trouble. He reported that 37% of the Bow Street project is completed and by next Saturday it will be more than half done. He would like to take one of the machines, now being used on Bow Street, over to East Street, and have the other machine available for services and short water and sewer extensions. From there, he would like to try and work in the School Street drain. Mr. Burns reported that he definitely would let all sidewalk construction out on contract with the ex- ception of the gravel walks. He stated that the town has had very good results with the contractor who did 241 the sidewalks last year and the prices are lower this year. Sidewalk construction ties up the town men for a considerable period of time. The work can be done as cheap but the results are not as good because the town does not have cement workers. Mr. Burns said that Colony Road is another job he would like to let out on contract becuase it will tie up the town men who should be doing work for which they are more adapted. He reported that a petition for the Farmhurst and Fair Oaks sewers went out three weeks ago, but as yet have not been returned with signatures . Not many com- plaints about cesspools have been received from this area. He explained that the South Branch would also be the place where the laterals will drain into and at present he would not want to connect them because of Greenough's trouble. He said his feeling is that the town can get these other items out of the way and per- haps in September start at Farmhust. He further stated that during the months of June, July and August traffic on Waltham Street and Marrett Road is very heavy. Mr. Burns informed the Board that the petition for the Fair Oaks section is ready but he has held it up debating what would happen on account of Daddarie. He explained that this project will be tying up a consider- able amount of money in advance of the time it will be used. He reported that the town w as authorized to borrow the money but he felt there is no need to borrow it six or eight months before it can be used. Mr. Burns then discussed Winter Street. He stated that if he can get the main in Bedford Street and some of the connections are cleared up, water will be avail- able for some time. He said that the pressure on Grove Street and back into Burlington Street should be improved . His thought is to let this go as a fall job to be done by the Town. He explained that Winter Street does not exist beyond Rangeway and is just a ten feet way A survey would have to be made and easements taken right out to Grove Street. He explained that surveying through the trees is slow and costly work. He stated that Winter Street seems to be the least urgent of any project inso- far as necessity is concerned. He said that the sidewalk on Pleasant Street would be constructed fairly rapidly and should be ready before school opens. Mr. Niclerson asked if Mr. Burns intends to do Farmcrest and Fair Oaks with town men. . He replied that he would like to and said that there is no reason why it has to be done this year. Mr. Burns said that he had raised the question about the law suits pending on East Street. He discussed this with Mr. Lynch whose feeling in the matter is that the individuals involved are not changing their requests for 242 211 damages. The drain will not go anywhere except within the taking. Mr. Lynch told him that the town will still be within the taking and it will not alter the claims for damages . The drain will be fourteen feet off the new property line. Mr. Burns presented a sketch of the proposed drain and explained it to the Board. The Chairman asked if the Board wished to take any action whereby the Acting Superintendent of Public Works may be authorized to do the drainage on East, Adams and School Streets at his discretion. Upon motion of Mr. Gay, seconded by Mr. Hoyt, it was voted to authorize the Acting Superintendent of Public Works to proceed with the drainage construction in East Street, Adams Street and School Street, the work to be done in whichever order he seems to be the most advantageous. The Chairman asked if this work as outlined meets with the approval of the Superintendent of Public Works and Mr. Burns replied in the affirmative. The Chairman called Mr. Burns attention to the letter received from Margaret A. McKearney, 125 Grant Street, claiming damages as a result of the construction of Grant Street. Mr. Burns informed the Board that he has talked with George Brox, the contractor, about this. At the time he knew about the tank and the pipe being broken but there was no claim for blasting damage. Mr. Brox purchased all his gasoline and had all his repairs done at the Colonial Garage where Mr. McKOarney is employed, but nothing was over said to Mr. Brox, and he does not see McKearney why a claim is now being submitted. Mr. Burns stated that Claim he knows , from personal experience, that Mr. Mugridge claimed some damage and Mr. Brox had one of Custance' s men down the very next day to take care of it. Mr. Frost never mentioned anything about damages until some time after the work was done and then he sub- mitted a claim to have the ceilings in his house done over. Mr. Brox feels that if he pays one, he will have a num- ber to pay and is willing to let the people involved refer the claims to their attorneys. Mr. Burns said that the town cannto force Mr. Brox on this. Any action must be between the individual and Mr. Brox. He suggested that Miss . McKearney be advised that if she has a claim against the contractor it should be referred to her attorney. The Chairman asked if Mr. Burns had discussed this with the Town Counsel. He said that he has not talked to him on this particular claim but has on similar claims in the Manor. His advice is for the individuals to hire an attorney. The Chairman asked if Mr. Brox felt that he is not 243 liable and Mr. Burns said that the claim was so late in being submitted he does not think it is justified. It was agreed that Mr. Burns would write to Brox on the McKearney claim and forward a copy of the letter to Miss McKearney. A letter was received from the County Commissioners stating that a petition has been received for the laying Liberty, out and specific repairs of Ledgelawn Avenue, Liberty Ledgelawn Avenue, Hamilton Road and Braemore Terrace. The hearing hearing has been scheduled for July 15, 1949, at 2:30 P. M. The Chairmam reproted that he had talked to the Town Counsel in regards to this petition. Mr. Lynch will be on his vacation at the time and inasmuch as the Chairman felt he should be present at the hearing, he suggested that Mr. Lynch contact the County Comm- issioners and ask to have the hearing postponed until the first of August. In view of the amount of money involved, 4460,000 or 070,000. , Mr. Lynch agreed to re- quest postponement so that he could attend the hearing. Mr. Burns retired at 9:35 P. M. The Chairman read a letter from Tracy W. Ames stating that he would appreciate it if the Board coild see its way clear to suggest his name to the successful bidder on the Bedford Street water job, as a local agent to be recognized on the required surety bond covering Bidding the work. The members of the Board agreed that Mr. Ames should be advised that as a matter of policy the Town has not attempted to in any way influence a successful bidder with regard to where he secures his surety bend and that tthis Board prefers not to make any change in the established policy. A letter was received from Margaret Ivusic, 420 Mass- achusetts Avenue, offering $50 for lot 55 Hillside Avenue. Tax Mr. Nickerson moved that the offer be referred to Title the Committee on Tax Title property. Mr. Gay seconded the Proper- motion and it was so voted. ty A petitinn for abatement of water betterment assess- ments assessed upon property owned by Limina Munroe was held over from the last meeting. The members of the Board inspected the area in ques- tion and in general felt that it is buildable land. Mr. Gay said that there is a brook which he thought would justify the Board in reducing the assessment. Mr. Nickerson said that he would feel better if he knew the situation of the estate and the Chairman informed him that Miss Munroe, who is over eighty years old, is now in a convalescent home. Mr. Hoyt said that he would like to have someone with 244 L ZL Munroe a knowledge of real estate say what portion of this property Assessment could be assessed ans what could not. He said that he does not see why a large part of the assessment is not sound. The Chairman said that it appears to him as good land on a finished street withw F.ter. Mr. Hoyt asked if there is anyone from whom the Board could get an expert opinion and Mr. Nickerson suggested that the Committee on Tax Title property be consulted. The Chairman a greed to contact Mr. Potter. The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board Proposed with reference to the proposed street from Edison Way Street from to DePot Square. The Planning Board has no objections to Edison Way Mr. Ballard ' s carrying on the various negotiations in connection with this matter. However, the Board would like to be advised when the project is in a more mature stage. Furhter consideration was given to Mr. Wallace Weisinger's offer of $25 each for lots 12 and 13, Block Tax Title 95, Perk Street. The members of the Board inspected the Property lots during the week and upon motion of Mr. Hoyt, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to advise Mr. Weisinger that the Board would entertain an offer of $75 for each lot. The Board gave further consideration to Mr. Eugene Rosendorn' s offer of $50 for lots 167 and 168 on Cliff Avenue. A proposal to sell these lots was advertised in the June 16, 1949, issue of the Lexington Minute-Man. No persons contacted the Selectmen' s Office as a result of the advertisement. Mr. Gay moved that the offer be accepted and that lots 167 and 168 Cliff Avenue, be sold and conveyed to Mr. Rosendorn. Mr. Nickerson seconded the motion and it was so voted. Water Upon motion of Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, Order it was voted to sign the Order for the installation of a water main in Bertwell Road. (Copy of order in Selectmen's file under Water Main Orders, 1949 ) . A list of proposed jurors was submitted to the Board for consideration. Upon motion of Mr. Hoyt, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to approve the list of jurors for 1949 as follows : LIST OF JURORS AS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1949. 245 Name Occupation Address II Allen, Robert G. Engraver 253 Bedford Street Allison, Howard Draftsman 15 Utica Street Babcock, Carl District Manager 9 Cary Street Baird, Walter Psychiatrist 14 Percy Road Ballard, Walter C. Retired 8 Raymond Street Barker, Duncan E. Electrician 447 Concord Avenue Barrett, Charles A. Ind . Engineer 1299 Mass. Avenue Baskin, John Farmer 45 Adams Street Batstone, Alfred R. Hoisting Eng. 49 Bartlett Avenue Bayliss, Thomas W. Dairyman 507 Concord Avenue Bell, Alexander Machinist 28 Normandy Road Bidwell, John Market Research 24 Fair Oaks Drive Blackwell, John T. City Planner 11 Bennington Road Blodgett, John L. Boston & Maine 1654 Mass . Avenue Boudreau, Arthur J. Accountant 84 Baker Avenue Boyle, Leonard Chauffeur 3 Curve Street Brock, Arthur J. Asset. Manager 4 Watertown Street Bryant, Donald E. Truck Equipment B Hudson Road Buckley, Paul A. Com. Artist 139 Shade Street Burgess, Lauren M. Mech. Des. Eng. 227 Follen Road Burgess, Wendell H. Carpenter 2 Wallis Court II Burnell, Levi Merchant Manager 25 Outlook Drive Carmody, John F. Sales Engineer 94 Blossom Street Casey, John R. Salesman 8 Spencer Street Clifford, Malcolm Salesman 54 Chase Avenue Cloud, Robert W. Res. Asst. 39 Bridge Street Cochrane, John Expeditor 2648 Mass. Avenue Connor, Frank P. Telephone 7 Carville Avenue Connors, Thomas F. Livestock 2151 Mass. Avenue Cole, Clarence L. Mfg. Agent 50 Prospect Hill Road Cooper, George W. Executive 21 Buckman Drive Cox, Ralph E. Clerk 410 Waltham Street Currie, Leonard J. Architect 16 Moon Hill Road Costello, Thomas Traffic Manager 42 Allen Street Dacey, John H. Mason 4 Muzzey Street Dennis, Erwin A . Reg. Mgr. 31 Slocum Road DeVincent, Albert Lever Bros. 76 Concord Avenue Donnelly, Joseph C. P. A. 48 Forest Street Dowling, Alton C. Gov. Inspector 27 Percy Road II Eaton, L. Edward Chemist 51 Bertwell Road Ells, Clifford E. Salesman 335 Marrett Road L 246 c::) m Name Occupation Address 2.1.i Gillis, Joseph L. Cons. Supt. 140 Cedar Street IIGlidden, James P. Sales Eng. 38 Outlook Drive Goddard, Dwight S. Food Distributor 50 Forest Street Godley, Philip 2d. Engineer 12 Adams Street Graves, George E. Architect 33 Adams Street Gray, Freeman N. Newspaper 9 Burlington Street Grush, Russell Printer 28 Burlington Street Gustin, Bertram J. Salesman 50 Bloomfield Street Hager, Wendell P. Chemist 6 Hudson Street Hagerty, William D. Wool Business 6 Lincoln Street Haigh, George E. Gas Station 30 Arcola Street Hamilton, Eugene B. Retired 1 Braemore Terrace Hannon, Kenneth E. Manager 44 Maple Street Hansen, Tage Mechanic 46 Farmcrest Avenue Hanson, Otto B. Publisher 325 Bedford Street Hargrove, John H. Auditor 3058 Mass. Avenue Hathaway, Donald Vet' s Housing 84 Shade Street Haydne, Albert C. Engineer 21 Eliot Road Hederstedt, Paul Ins . Broker 15 Percy Road Helburn, Peter Gardener 32 Burlington Street Hemstreet, Richard A. Owner Tr. Bus. 6 Albemarle Avenue Henley, Clarence P. Carpenter 411 Marrett Road IIHerbert, Leroy J. Chemist 110 Bow Street Hilton, John C. Machinist 70 Baker Avenue Hogan, Charles E. Underwriter 34 Hayes Avenue Hood, Norton T. Storekeeper 41 Reed Street Howes, Howard W. Jr. Foreman 35 Bowker Street Hubbart, Paul A. Buyer 29 Harding Road Hunnewell, George F. Oil Sales 22 Cliffe Avenue Hurley, Stephen E. Salesman 9 Independence Road Ingersoll, Frederick M. Distributor 11 Eliot Road Jackson, C. Henry Florist 40 Clark Street James, Raymond W. Chem. Engineer 66 Blake Road Johnson, HaroldEngineer 31 Vine Brook Road S. g Johnston, William P. Export Mgr. 10 Calvin Street King, John A. C. Salesman 17 Lockwood Road Langton, George P. Superintendent 25 Fuller Road I Lappen, John A. Sales Manager 57 Forest Street Lamont, John Insurance 9 Joseph Road L____ _ ___ 247 II Lindsay, Steele Editor 23 Robbins Road Long, David A. Credit Man 53 Burlington Street Lyon, William H. Real Estate 24 Oakland Street 1 MacAuley, Clarence H. Salesman 10 Grassland Street MacGillivray, Lawrence Chemist 33 Charles Street MacLean, Keith L. Electrician 80 Bloomfield Street Maguire, Mark B. Lineman 3 Bowker Street Maloney, Frederick T. Engineer 49 Baker Avenue Marshall, John J. Carpenter 10 Bartlett Avenue Mattson, Frank D. Mach. Engineer 36 Cary Avenue Maxwell, Preston E. Supervisor 22 Downing Road McAvoy, John F. Welder 117 Burlington St. McCausland, Elton B. Manager 1 Berwick Road McCurdy, Joseph Public Relations32 Independence Ave. McDonough, Patrick Shipfitter 38 Woburn Street McGovern, Edward M. Telephone 260 Bedford Street Meehan, William C. Painter 182 Waltham Street Metchear, Charles R. Jr. Asst. Treas . 30 Edgewood Road Meyers, J. Raymond Prod. Manager 17 Audubon Road Milne, Alexander R. Plumber 9 Utica Street Morris, Robert L. Salesman 1 Munroe Road Munson, John G. Jr. Chem, Engineer 21 Munroe Road 1 II Neal, Harris F. Steam Engineer 462 Marrett Road Newgents Harvey W. Contract 31 Meriam Street g Packard, Ernest H. Farmer 272 Concord Avenue Pakcard, Robert H. Elec. Eng. 14 Gleason Road Papan, Merrill Y. Salesian 9 Hilltop Avenue Peterson, Carl P. Florist 26 Bow Street Pholan, Thomas J. Salesman 6 Aerial Street Pierce, Arthur S. Trucking 6 Dexter Road Pierce, Irving B. Ret. Army Cap. 60 Forest Street Pittman, Robert G. Expeditor 16 Oxford Street Pohl, Arthur Retail Store 73 Bloomfield Street Powers, John T. Printer 21 Byron Avenue Preston, Reuben Electrician 18 Fair Oaks Drive Proctor, George W. Bookkeeper 7 Forest Court Ready, Francis H. Merchant 2246 Mass. Avenue I Rymes, Christopher E. Foreman 15 Barnes Place I, 248 = rat Name Occuation Address Saunders, Clifton A. Sales Mgr. 17 Lexington Avenue Savoge, R. Coman Tech. Advisor 74 Simonds Road Seaver, James B. Inv. Broker 37 Somerset Road Schwartz, Herman S. Editor 19 Highland Avenue Sexton, John G. Insurance 1519 Mass . Avenue Shea, Henry B. Asst. Div. Head 54 Harding Road Shoemaker, Throdore Const. Engineer 191 Waltham Street Silva, James E. At. Home 1 Sheridan Street Simmons, Frank N. Retired 14 Normandy Road Simon, Leslie Buyer 19 Charles Street Sisson, Stanley L. Dept. Head 30 Grant Street Smith, John J. Jr. Furniture Sales 121 Grove Street Southworth, Lyon Chemist 10 Audubon Road Stoney, Joseph H. Prod. Mgr. 15 Fern Street Stygles, George F. Painter 55 Oak Street Sullivan, Thomas Janitor 17 Curve Street Sheldon, George C. Sales Manager 5 Cedarwood Terrace Sheridan, Walter F. Radio Tech. 20 Muzzey Street Tapply, Horace G. Editor 20 Outlook Drive Teele, Norcross Real Estate 44 Bloomfield Street Thompson, John H. Navy Yard 274 Marrett Road II Tighe,-Louis E. Draftsman 7 Lockwood Avenue Trenholm, John G. Bank Exec. 2 Eustis Street Tullar, Fred H. Theatrical Makeup 39 Reed Street Viano, Ernest E. Garage 186 Bedford Street Waite, Edwin L. Chauffeur 68 Bow Street Walker, Bernard L. Radio Service 30 Brookside Avenue Wark, D. Craig Sales Eng. 43 Woodland Road Wennberg, Carl 0. Manson 14 Cherry Street Ward, John B. Executive 90 Follen Road Wiggins, Richard R. Who. Beef 7 Maple Street Willis , Charles M. Architect 21 Colony Road Woodbury, John L. Ins . Agent 430 Mass. Avenue Woodward, Winthrop L. Telephone 15 Dexter Road Wood, Russell J. Supervisor 6 Tower Road The following names were suggested as possible members Town of the Committee on the Advantages or Disadvantages of Manager having a Town Manager for the Town of Lexington: Henry It Committee Brask, Errol H. Locke, Michael Hopkins, William Ballard and Donald Hathaway. The Chairman agreed to contact Mr. Brack and Mr. Ballard. 1 - -- 249 A short discussion was held with reference to parking meters . Mr. Hoyt reported that he had talked with a police officer in Belmont and also the Traffic Commissioner in charge of parking meters. Belmont is using the Dual Meter and both men are very much in favor of this meter. They have had no trouble whatsoever but did give the public a week or tendays to get used to them. He stated that he was also in Wellesley where there are 300 Automation meters . He talked with the Chief of Police and one of the officers , and also observed people using them. From what he saw the meters appeared to be funotim ing all right. The Chief of Police felt that the meters are first rate. He did say that they had some trouble, but had a man up there off and on for some time. He now comes up Mr. Hoyt said that these are the two meters that have impressed him and he would favor the Dual first and the Automaton second. Definite decision relative to the meters was held over. The meeting adjourned at 10:25 P. M. 1 r e /., /2.113 cti =n / i j