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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949-09-20SELECTMEN'S MEETING September 20, 1949 A meeting of the Board of Selectmen, adjourned from Monday evening,,September 19, 1949 to Tuesday evening, November 20, 1949, was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Emery, Messrs. Gay, Nickerson and Hoyt were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. DeFoe, Superintendent of Public Works, met with the Board and brought up fthr further discussion the pos- sibility of installing water mains in Marrett Street, Marrett Road and Massachusetts Avenue. He presented each member of the Board with information typed in detail, giving the names of the abutters, total footage, assess- ments and percentage of signatures obtained. He explained to the Board that one side of Marrett Street is owned by the State and itowas his opinion that the Town would not be able to assess that portion. The Chairman asked if this subject had been brought up particularly by Mrs. Hargrove and Mr. DeFoe replied in theaffirmative. He said that he would prefer the Massachusetts Avenue installation from a water works standpoint. Mr. Gay said that he did not believe the Board would' be justified in authorizing the work with such a small percentage of signatures. It appeared from the information submitted by Mr. DeFoe that, to provide water for Mrs. Hargrove, the least expensive way would be Marrett Road at a cost of $17,150 plus 480' on Massachusetts Avenue at a total cost of ap- proximately 020,510 with a possible return of only $4,300, If those individuals who have signed pay their assessments. Mr. Hoyt said that from what information has been presented he does not believe that the Board would be justified in spending town funds for a project of this kind. Mr. Nickerson said that he did not believe the Har - groves would expect the town to spend $20,000 and collect between 3,000 and $4,000. The Chairman agreed to write Mrs. Hargrove and ex- plain why this seems to be a financial situation which the. Board does not feel justified in putting on the town. Mr. DeFoe informed the Board that he has decided hot to deepen Vine Brook the extra two feet because of the culvert. He said, with the Board's permission, he would dig it down only to the depth of the culvert. He explained that Mr. Ryder has already signed an easement which per - 359 Marrett St. Marrett Rd. Mass. Avenue Water mains 360 mits the town to do the drainage. The Town Counsel Cleaning suggested that a letter be obtained from Mr. Ryder but Vine Brook when Mr. DeFoe asked for it he said that the town alreddy has an easement and he did not think a letter was neces- sary. The Board approved Mr. DeFoets request for permis- sion to clean Vine Brook, in accordance with the Winth- rop Road agreement. Howcver, the Board wanted it clear- ly understood that no cleaning is to be done without Mr. DeFoe first consulting Town Counsel and his advice is to be strictly followed. Mr. DeFoe presented eabh member of the Board with information typed in detail with reference to the Farm - burst Sewer Project. The Chairman asked if Mr. DeFoe preferred to have this work let out by contract or have it done bytown men. Mr. DeFoe said that he would prefer to have t own men do it, but would wait a copple of weeks to see how his work program comes along. Mr. DeFoe reported that Mr. Palladino stated today that he is willing to purchase lots 1 and 2 on Massachu- setts Avenue under any conditions the Board may desire to make. It was decided to have Mr. Burns and Mr. DeFoe decide as to just what arrangement would be for the best interest of the town. Mr. DeFoe agreed to discuss this with Mr. Burns and secure approval of the Town Counsel. Mr. DeFoe said that he would like permission to purchase -a smow plow to be used on the new truck. He Snow plow has been given to understand that he c an try a one-way plow at a cost of y$450 and if it does not prove satisfact- ory he can return it for a two-way plow at an addition- al cost of $50. Mr. Gay moved that Mr. DeFbe's request be granted. Mr. Hoyt seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe presented the members of the Board with a copy of the proposed rules and regulations pertaining Parking rulesto parking meters. The subject was discussed at•some & regulationslength and it was decided to increase the parking limit from one to two hours, Mr. DeFoe agreed to revise the regulations and submit them to the Board for further considerFtion. Lots 1 & 2 Mass. Ave. 1 The Chairman read a noticereceived from the County Commissioners advising that the Commissioners of the State Department of Public Works will hold almeeting on October 6 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss highway improvements for the year 1950. Mr. DeFoe agreed to report to the Board on this next week. The Chairman read a letter from the State Department of Public Works with reference to the Chapter 90 allot- ment for Waltham Street which was revised to be State 361 $8,000, Town $4,000 and County $4,000. Chapter Mr. Gay moved that the new signature page covering Waltham Memorandum of Agreement be signed as requested by the State. Mr. Hoyt seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Mr. DeFoe retired at 9:25 p.m. The Chairman informed the Board that a communication had been received from the Division of Civil Service stating that the results of the recent examination for police service have been determined... The provisional employment of Messrs. Burdick, Martin, Corr and Thompson mu$t, therefore, beterminated within 14 days fromSept. 15. He explained that the Chief of Police preferred to take the formal requisition, signed by the Chairman, into the Division of Civil Service r ather than have it mailed and therefore the Chairman signed the necessary forms. Mr. Gay moved that the Board ratify the action of the Chairman. Mr. Hoyt seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The Chairman read a letter from the Lexington His- torical Society requesting the Board to consider giving -to that Society the American flag from the Battleship Lexington. The Chairman agreed to confer with Mr. Ames, Mr. Worthen and also the Town Counsel. Letter was received from the Planning Board re- commending the purchase of the lot between Outlook Drive and Marrett Road providing it can be accomplished at a favorable price. The Planning Board is of the opinion that this property would be of considerable benefit to the town with respect to extension of water and sewer systems as well as facilitating snow removal. The Chairman was authorized to write the Planning Board and suggest that Mr. Coutette investigate the pos- sibility of securing an option on this property. The Board discussed further the petitions for permits to operate buses over Pleasant Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Watertown Street and over Watertown Street to the Concord Turnpike. It was the opinion of the members of the Board that no decision whould be made until after a public hearing, and it was decided to notify the pro- perty owners in this area that a hearing on this subject will be held on Monday evening, October 3. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Ballard reporting on his progress on the matter of reaching an agreembnt with Mr. Scott as to the purchase of the Meriam Street fire house property and the readjustment of the boundaries of his prpperty. Mr. Ballard renewed his recommendation that an article be included in the warrant for the next 90 St. Requisition for police Flag from Battleship Lexington Purchase of lot by town Buses over Pleasant & Watertown St. 362 Town Meeting authorizing the Selectmen to sell the Article Meriam Street fire house property. The Board was in favor of inserting such an article in the warrant for the Special Town Meeting this fall and the Chairman agreed to so advise Mr.. Ballard. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Ballard with reference to the proposed street between the Boston Edison Company and the depot. The Chairman agreed to read the report submitted by Mr. Ballard and leave it at the Selectmen's Office for the other members of the Board. The Clerk was instructed to place this item on the agenda for the next meeting of the Board. Upon motion by Mr. Nickerson, seconded by Mr. Gay, it was voted to hold a Special Town Meeting on Monday, November 14, 1949 and to close the warrant for said meeting on October 14, 1949.. The meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. A true record, Attest: 4p/ery*-"4-if 1