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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949-06-20238 Bids for Water Main Bedford St. Bids for alterations to Cary Library SELECTMEN'S MEETING JUNE 2), 1949 A regular meeting of the Board of held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Off on Monday June 20, 1949, at 7:20 P. M. Emery, Messrs. Gay, Nickerson and Hoyt The Clerk was also present. At 7:30 P. M. bids for the construction of water main in Bedford Street (to supply Bedford Hospital) were opened and read by the Chairman. Mr. Burns, the Town Engineer, Mr. Tracy W. Ames and sixteen other persons were present, and bids were teceived as follows: Contractor Certified Check or Bond Selectmen was ice Building, Chairman were present. Charles L. Shea John MacDonald Const. Co. Williams Bros. Const. Co. Patella Bros. Inc. Suci & DeSantis Co. Richard White Sons George Brox, Inc. J. J. Ducey Const. Co. C: Reppuci & Sons R. H. White Const. Co. West Const. Co. $2,300. 4,000. 2,868. 3,500. 2,446. 2,500. 2,777.75 4,118. 4,000. 4,800. 3,500, Bid $44,900 65,180 57,356 No total 48,920 47,490 55,555 82,360 65,457 93,440 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. At 8:00 P. M. bids for alterations to the Cary Memorial Library were opened and read by Mr. H. Web- ster Thomas, Chairman of the Library Trustees. Mr. Ralph 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 W. M. Bogart & Sons Alternate proposal A Certified Check of a'opd Bid J. 000 414,978 additional 1645 1 239 Alternate proposal B C. R. Burns & Sons Alternate proposai A Alternate proposal B Chandler Construction Co. Alternate proposal A Alternate proposal B George Cheney, Inc. Alternate proposal A Alternate proposal B Horn Bros., Inc. Alternate proposal A Alternate proposal Richard•Ahite Sons, Inc. Alternate proposal Alternate proposal J. B. Hollett Alternate proposal Alternate proposal McCreery & Theriault Alternate proposal Alternate proposal Rich Bros. Const. Co. Alternate proposal Alternate proposal deduct 300 $1,000 additional 600 deduct 500 $1 000 additional $700 no change $1,000 additional $674 no price change 1,000 ( bond) additional B deduct A additional B deduct $1,000 (bond) A additional B deduct $1,000 (bond) A additional B deduct $1,000 (bond) A additional B deduct 741 127 625 120 625 126 633 250 1,472 1,131 15,980 13,975 16,594 15,950 17,200 14,480 18,900 18,635 Mr. 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 meeting. He presented a sketch showing another possible way of installing a sewer in Tucker Avenue to service the Harding residence. Heexplained that in laying the pipe as outlined in this sketch, 100 feet additional will 240 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 $80. 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. Burnsstated 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 fill 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 feier lerks in the South Branch sewer. Mr. Burns does not want to make anyentry 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 tsC 1 241 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 sometime. 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 McKearney Claim 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 ever said to Mr. Brox, and he does not see why a claim is now being submitted. Mr. Burns stated that 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 adtice 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 we.s 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 end 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' Pt the time and inasmuch as the Chairman felt he should be present at the heering, 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 Elmina 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 Munroe Assessment a knowledge of real estate say what portion of this property 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 E.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, Park Street. The members of the Board inspected the Property 1ots7during 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 SUBMIT1ED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON, 1949. aD 0-4 zad Name Allen, Robert G. Allison, Howard Babcock, Carl Baird, Walter Ballard, Walter C. Barker, Duncan E. Barrett, Charles A. Baskin, John Batstone, Alfred R. Bayliss, Thomas W. Bell, Alexander Bidwell, John Blackwell, John T. Blodgett, John L. Boudreau, Arthur J. Boyle, Leonard Brock, Arthur J. Bryant, Donald E. Buckley, Paul A. Burgess, Lauren M. Burgess, Wendell H. Burnell, Levi Carmody, John F. Casey, John R. Clifford, Malcolm Cloud, Robert W. Cochrane, John Connor, Frank P. Connors, Thomas F. Cole, Clarence L. Cooper, George W. Cox, Ralph E. Currie, Leonard J. Costello, Thomas Dacey, John H. Dennis, Erwin A. DeVincent, Albert Donnelly, Joseph Dowling, Alton C. Eaton, L. Edward Ells, Clifford E. Occupation Address Engraver Draftsman District Manager Psychiatrist' Retired Electrician Ind. Engineer Farmer Hoisting Eng. Dairyman Machinist Market Research City Planner Boston & Maine Accountant Chauffeur Ass't. Manager Truck Equipment Com. Artist Mech. Des. Eng. ,Carpenter Merchant Manager Sales Engineer Salesman Salesman Res. Ass't. Expeditor Telephone Livestock Mfg. Agent Executive Clerk Architect Traffic Manager Mason Reg. Mgr. Lever Bros. C. P. A. Gov. Inspector Chemist Salesman 245 253 Bedford Street 15 Utica Street . 9 14 8 447 1299 45 49 507 28 24 11 1654 84 3 4 8 139 227 2 25 Cary Street Percy Road Raymond Street Concord Avenue Mass. Avenue Adams Street Bartlett Avenue Concord Avenue Normandy Road Fair Oaks Drive Bennington Road Mass. Avenue Baker Avenue Curve Street Watertown Street Hudson Road Shade Street Follen Road Wallis Court Outlook Drive 94 Blossom Street 8 Spencer Street 54 Chase Avenue 39 Bridge Street 2648 Mass. Avenue 7 Carville Avenue 2151 Mass. Avenue 50 Prospect Hill Road 21 Buckman Drive 410 Waltham Street 16 Moon Hill Road 42 Allen Street 4 Muzzey Street 31 Slocum Road 76 Concord Avenue 48 Forest Street 27 Percy Road 51 Bertwell Road 335 Marrett Road 246 Name Gillis, Joseph L. Glidden, James P. Goddard, Dwight S. Godley, Philip 2d. Graves, George E. Gray, Freeman N. Grush, Russell Gustin, Bertram J. Hager, Wendell P. Hagerty, William D. Haigh, George E. Hamilton, Eugene B. Hannon, Kenneth E. Hansen, Tage Hanson, Otto B. Hargrove, John H. Hathaway, Donald Haydne, Albert C. Hederstedt, Paul Helburn, Peter Hemstreet, Richard A. Henley, Clarence P. Herbert, Leroy J. Hilton, John C. Hogan, Charles E. Hood, Norton T. Howes, Howard W. Jr. Hubbart, Paul A. Hunnewell, George F. Hurley, Stephen E. Ingersoll, Frederick M. Jackson, C. Henry James, Raymond W. Johnson, Harold S. Johnston, William P. King, John A. C. Langton, George P. Lappen, John A. Lamont, John Occupation Cons. Suplt. Sales Eng. Food Distributor Engineer Architect Newspaper Printer Salesman Chemist Wool Business Gas Station Retired Manager Mechanic Publisher Auditor Vetis Housing Engineer Ins. Broker Gardener Owner Tr. Bus. Carpenter Chemist Machinist Underwriter Storekeeper Foreman Buyer Oil Sales Salesman Distributor Florist Chem. Engineer Engineer Export Mgr. Salesman Superintendent Sales Manager Insurance Address 140 Cedar. Street 38 Outlook.Drive 50 Forest Street 12 Adams Street 33 Adams Street 9. Burlington Street 28 Burlington Street 50 Bloomfield Street 6 Hudson Street 6 Lincoln Street 30 Arcola Street 1 Braemore Terrace 44 Maple Street 46 Farmcrest Avenue 325 Bedford Street 3058 Mass. Avenue 84 Shade Street 21 Eliot Road 15 Percy Road 32 Burlington Street 6 Albemarle Avenue 411 Marrett Road 110 Bow Street 70 Baker Avenue 34 Hayes Avenue 41 Reed Street 35 Bowker Street 29 Harding Road 22 Cliffe Avenue 9 Independence Road 11 Elitot Road 40 Clark Street 66 Blake Road 31 Vine Brook Road 10 Calvin Street 17 Lockwood Road 25 Fuller Road 57 Forest Street 9 Joseph Road 1 Lindsay, Steele Long, David A. Lyon, William H. MacAuley, Clarence H. MacGillivray, Lawrenc MacLean, Keith L. Maguire, Mark B. Maloney, Frederick T. Marshall, John J. Mattson, Frank D. Maxwell, Preston E. McAvoy, John F. McCausland, Elton B. McCurdy, Joseph McDonough, Patrick McGovern, Edward M. Meehan, William C. Metchear, Charles R. Meyers, J. Raymond Milne, Alexander R. Morris, Robert L. Munson, John G. Jr. Neal, Harris F. Newgent, Harvey W. Packard, Ernest H. Pakcard, Robert H. Papan, Merrill Y. Peterson, Carl P. Pholan, Thomas J. Pierce, Arthur S. Pierce, Irving B. Pittman, Robert G. Pohl, Arthur Powers, John T. Preston, Reuben Proctor, George W. Ready, Francis H. Rymes, Christopher E. Editor Credit Man Real Estate Salesman e Chemist Electrician Lineman Engineer Carpenter Mach. Engineer Supervisor Welder Manager 1 Public Relations32 Shipfitter 38 Telephone 260 Painter 182 Jr. Asst. Treas. 30 Prod. Manager Plumber Salesman Chem, Engineer 23 Robbins Road 53 Burlington Street 24 Oakland Street 10 Grassland Street 33 Charles Street 80 Bloomfield Street 3 Bowker Street 49 Baker Avenue 10 Bartlett Avenue 36 Cary Avenue 22 Downing Road 117 Burlington St. Berwick Road Independence Ave. Woburn Street Bedford Street Waltham Street Edgewood Road 17 Audubon Road 9 Utica Street 1 Munroe Road 21 Munroe Road Steam Engineer 462 Marrett Road Contract 31 Meriam Street Farmer Elec. Eng. Salesian Florist Salesman Trucking Ret. Army Cap. Expeditor Retail Store Printer Electrician Bookkeeper Merchant Foreman 272 Concord Avenue 14 Gleason Road 9 Hilltop Avenue 26 Bow Street 6 Aerial Street 6 Dexter Road 60 Forest Street 16 Oxford Street 73 Bloomfield Street 21 Byron Avenue 18 Fair Oaks Drive 7 Forest Court 2246 Mass. Avenue 15 Barnes Place 247 248 Name Saunders, Clifton A. Savoye, R. Coman Seaver, James B. Schwartz, Herman S. Sexton, John G. Shea, Henry B. Shoemaker, Throdore Silva, James E. Simmons, Frank N. Simon, Leslie Sisson, Stanley L. Smith, John J. Jr. Southworth, Lyon Stoney, Joseph H. Stygles, George F. Sullivan, Thomas Sheldon, George C. Sheridan, Walter F. Tapply, Horace G. Teele, Norcross Thompson, John H. Tighe,.TLouis E. Trenholm, John G. Tullar, Fred H. Viano, Ernest E. Waite, Edwin L. Walker, Bernard L. Wark, D. Craig Wennberg, Carl 0. Ward, John B. Wiggins, Richard R. Willis, Charles M. Woodbury, John L. Woodward, Winthrop L. Wood, Russell J. Town Manager Committee Occuation Sales Mgr. Tech. Advisor Inv. Broker Editor Insurance Asst. Div. Head Const. Engineer At. Home Retired Buyer Dept. Head Furniture Sales Chemist Prod. Mgr. Painter Janitor Sales Manager Radio Tech. Editor Real Estate Navy Yard Draftsman Bank Exec. Theatrical Makeup Garage Chauffeur Radio Service Sales Eng. Manson Executive Who. Beef Architect Ins. Agent Telephone Supervisor Address 17 Lexington Avenue 74 Simonds Road 37 Somerset Road 19 Highland Avenue 1519 Mass. Avenue 54 Harding Road 191 Waltham Street 1 Sheridan Street 14 Normandy Road 19 Charles Street 30 Grant Street 121 Grove Street 10 Audubon Road 15 Fern Street 55 Oak Street 17 Curve Street 5 Cedarwood Terrace 20 Muzzey Street 20 Outlook Drive 44 Bloomfield Street 274 Marrett Road 7 Lockwood Avenue 2 Eustis Street 39 Reed Street 186 Bedford Street 68 Bow Street 30 Brookside Avenue 43 Woodland Road 14 Cherry Street 90 Follen Road 7 Maple Street 21 Colony Road 430 Mass. Avenue 15 Dexter Road 6 Tower Road The following names were suggested as possible members of the Committee on the Advantages or Disadvantages of having a Town Manager for the Town of Lexington: Henry Brask, Errol H. Locke, Michael Hopkins, William Ballard and Donald Hathaway. The Chairman agreed to contact Mr. Brask 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 fundtim ing all right. The Chief of Police felt t hat the meters are first rate. He did say that they hadsome 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.