Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-12-11-BOS-min 201 SELECTMEN' S MEETING December 11, 1961 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, December 11, 1961, at 7 :30 P.M. Chairman Morey, Messrs . Adams , Ferguson, Richards and Cole were present . Mr. Stevens, Town Counsel, Mr. Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. Staples , Executive Assistant, and Miss Murray, Executive Clerk , were also present . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Contract No. 7 (1961) for Furnishing and Laying Contract Water Mains with Wes-Julian Construction Corporation in the amount of $330,825.00. Mr. Stevens reported ttat he had obtained an option for the Planning Board from Raytheon Company. He ex- plained that the company is selling some R-1 land on Shade Street and the Planning Board wanted to acquire Option some of the land so that if Shade Street ever had to be widened, there would be no damages . He explained this would provide sufficient land for a fifty-foot layout, and he thought the layout would be made promptly. Mr . Carroll reported that thereis no layout of Shade Street . The subject was discussed later in the evening with the Planning Board. Mr. Stevens reported on the claim for damages filed by Mr. James J. McDevitt, 36 Colony Road, and stated that he had received additional information from the Chief of Police in view of. which, it is his opinion Claim that the Board should deny liability. It was agreed that Mr . Stevens would advise Mr . McDevitt to that effect . The Chairman referred to a letter from Edward J. McCormack, Jr. , Attorney General, relative to a meet- ing to be held Tuesday, December 19, at 10:00 A.M. in the Gardner Auditorium to review the procedure to be followed in the reporting of identical bids received Meeting by governmental agencies . Mr . Stevens said this is the type of thing they had on bituminous and electrical bidding and he thought it would be well to have someone attend the meeting to see what is going on. 202 Mom Mr. Carroll referred to the intersection of Lincoln • • Street and Worthen Road and reported that Lincoln Street Worthen Rd. has to be relocated and a section of it abandoned. Lincoln St. Mr. Stevens said he would have further information to report next week on the procedure to be followed. Mr. Carroll requested a transfer of $1500 to the Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Account . He ransfer reminded the Board that he had to repair the combustion chamber at a cost of $750, at which time he advised the Board that he was not sure there would be sufficient funds left in the account for the balance of the year . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $1500 from the Reserve Fund to the Town Offices and Cary Memorial Building Account . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the Transfer sum of $1600 .57 from the Reserve Fund to the Police Pensions Account, there being insufficient funds in the account for the balance of the year due to the retirement of Officers John A. Russell and Edward J. Lennon. Letter was received from Mr. Raymond L. White , • Temporary Town Accountant, requesting a transfer of $1576.83 to the Accounting Department - Personal Services Account and a transfer of $125.35 to the Ac- counting Department - Expenses Account . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Transfer to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $1576.83 from the Reserve Fund to the Accounting Department-Personal Services Account and $125.35 from the Reserve Fund to the Accounting Department - Expenses Account . The Chairman advised that someone should be doing something about obtaining options on the Westview Cemetery land if it is to dome up at the Annual Town Optons Meeting in March. She mentioned that an appraisal riesiview Cem . hate been made and she thought the options should be obtained before there is a hearing on the M-1 District out to Bedford Street . Mr. Stevens advised that there are no funds for options and said the Board might be able to obtain an option by just reciting a payment . Mr . Ferguson suggested that Mr. Staples contact the owners of the land and find out what they would be willing to take for it . 203 Mr. Richards said that the owners could remain there for a period of time because the Town is a long way from doing anything. Messrs . Stevens and Carroll retired at 8 : 00 P.M. Letter was received from the Fire Commissioners requesting a transfer of $2500 to the Personal Services Account . In discussing the contents of the letter, Mr. Richards said he thought the Board should tell the Commissioners they are not to pay the Deputy over and above his regular pay. Transfer Mr. Ferguson recommended eliminating the position of Deputy for next year. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Appropriation Committee to transfer the sum of $2500 from the Reserve Fund to the Fire Department- Personal Services Account . Mr. Carroll returned to the meeting at 8 :25 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from Robert R. Cave , of the Fiske School PTA Board, requesting installation of street lights around the Fiske School . Street Mr. Carroll agreed to find out from the Boston lights Edison Company what the installation would cost, and explained that if the poles are already in place, the cost would be added to the street lighting budget. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the petitions and sign the orders for the fol- lowing pole locations, all having been approved by Mr . Carroll: Liberty Avenue , easterly side , northerly from a point approximately 18 feet north of Revere Street, -- Six (6) poles - guy wire and anchor on fifth pole . Ledgelawn Avenue , northwesterly from a point approxi- mately 22 feet north of Revere Street, -- Eleven (11) poles . Ledgelawn Avenue , southerly side, easterly from a point approximately 63 feet east of Hillside Terrace , -- Five (5) poles . Bellflower Street, westerly side , northerly from a point approximately 93 feet north of Balfour Street, -- Six (6) poles . c• POLE LOCATIONS (CON^1 'D . ) • Young Street, northwesterly side , northeasterly from a point approximately 15 feet nootheast of Webb Street, -- Eight (8) poles . Grimes Road, easterly from a point approximately 20 feet east of Turning Mill Road, -- Three (3 ) poles . Gould Road, easterly from a point approximately 72 feet east of Dewey Road, -- Four (4) poles . Loring Road, southerly from a point approximately 142 feet south of Baskin Road, -- Nine (9) poles . Oxford Street, southeasterly side , southwesterly from a point approximately, 79 feet, southwest of Theresa Avenue , -- Three (3) poles . • Letter was received from the Recreation Committee recommending that immediate steps be taken to provide replacements for the girls ' hockey field and the base- ball diamond, which will be lost because of the con- Article struction of Worthen Road . it was agreed to insert an article in the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting in March. Letter was received from the Recreation Committee stating that it is essential to have someone at the Town Offices fully informed on the recreation program to answer inquiries , attend committee meetings and take Clerical help notes . Recreation It was agreed that provisions should be made in the budget for a part-time girl, the Board to try and work something cut . Letter was received from the Recreation Committee recommending that an article be inserted in the warrant to provide money for the construction of a girls ° new locker, remodel the boys locker room and repair the Article pool cellar . It was agreed to insert an article in the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting in March . Mr . Richards said that they would need plans and specifications, and he felt that some consideration 205 Should be given to an overall look as to requirements both present and contemplated for the use of the pool so that the money spent would solve the problem for a reasonable period of time . He suggested a corrmiittee , on which one or more members of the Recreation Committee and one or more members of the Board or Selectmen would serve , to decide what is to be built . He said there are no funds available now to engage professional services for the purpose of assembling a plan, and ask, if money is appropriated in March, whether or not there would be time enough to let a contract and construct the building . It was agreed to insert an article in the warrant requesting an appropriation of x20,000 to obtain plans, the committee to compile as much information as possible on the subject . Letter was received from the Recreation Committee recommending that an article be inserted in the warrant to provide funds for additional stands for the enclosed field . It was agreed to insert an article in the warrant requesting an appropriation to provide for 1544 new Article seats, the first step in an over-all plan. Letter was received from the Historic Districts Commission listing persons and firms who or which now appear to be violating the Historic Districts Act by reason of not having secured certificates of appropri- ateness for the display of existing signs within the Historic five-year grace period provided for in the Act . District It was agreed to send letters to the persons or Act vio- firms listed stating that the Board has been advised lations by the Historic Districts Commission that they are in violation of the Act, and if no action is taken by them to conform not later than January 2, 1962, the Board would have to take necessary legal steps to en- force the regulation. Letter was received from Mr . Irwin, Building Inspector, reporting his investigation of all roadside stands . It was agreed to send the Board of Appeals a copy of the letter and ask for recommendations on the sub- ject . Roadside It was also agreed to send a copy of the letter to stands the Planning Board stating that the Board has received complaints and realizes there are violations which are most difficult to enforce and to suggest that perhaps the Zoning By4Law should be up-dated, amended or other- -- wise changed. 206 . '-C Letter was received free Mr . Irwin, Building In- spector, relative to grounding of aluminum siding, a letter hating been received by the Board from Mr . John A. Harvey, who felt the aluminum siding represented a Aluminum potential hazard. siding It was agreed to send a copy of Mr. Irwin' s letter to Mr. Harvey . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Minutes to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held on December 4, 1961 . Letter was received from Guy J. Rozzotto, Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation, relative to the bonds of Bonds the Treasurer and Collector . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to establish the sum of $82,300 as the amount not less than which the 1962 bond of the Treasurer shall be written and to establish the sum of $105,500 as the amount not less than which the 1962 bond of the Collector shall be written. Letter was received from Governor John A. Volpe inviting the Chairman to attend a 1PRally for Highway Highway S„fety" to be held in the Chamber of the House of Heppe- , Safety sentatives at the State House, on Saturday, December 16, at 1 :30 P.M. The Chairman read a letter from John B. Fitzgerald, Jr . , 1843 Massachusetts Avenue , whose application for a 1962 Taxi Driver' s license had been denied . The Clerk reported that last month Mr. Fitzgerald received a license for 1961 which was an office error License and Mr . Fitzgerald has been so advised . It was greed to acknowledge Mr. Fitzgerald' s letter and to advise him that the Board reaffirms its vote to deny his request for a Taxi Driver' s license . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew Package Goods Store Licenses for Connors Bros . , Licenses 1700 Massachusetts Avenue , and the Lexington Liquor Kart, 1849 Massachusetts Avenue , subject to approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Upon motion dins made and seconded, it was voted to certify the character of Manuel Souza, 33 Freemont License Street, who has applied to the State for a license to peddle , satisfactory character references having been received from Chief Rycroft . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew the following Common Victualler licenses for Licenses . 1962, approval having been received from Mr. Lurvey Executive Health Officer: Early Bird Do=nut 399 Lowell St . Randall Coyne , Countryside Fish & Chips Margaret & Sidney Heywood, 271 Marrett Toad Pine Meadows Country Club , 232 Cedar Street • Lexington Inn Restaurant 727 Marrett Road Hancock Market, 6 North Hancock Street Regent Delicatessen, 1729 Massachusetts Avenue Wild Acre Inn 50 Percy Road Manhattan Restaurant 45 Waltham Street The 1775 House 130 Pleasant Street Five Forks Spa, 286 Lincoln Street Upon motion duly made -and seconded, it was voted to renew the Wild Acre Inn innkeeper° s license at 50 Percy Road , for 1962. License Upon motion duur.y made and seconded, it was voted to grant the following Taxi Driver licenses, satis- factory reports having been received from Chief Rycroft : • John A. Owens Taxi Driver Edward S . Lenhoff George W. Blaisdell `1 Ernest E. White Raymond E. Dalrymple " Herman E. Kilpatrick Paul U, Rivals Franklyn Crosby Richard E. Spiers Philip Curra Robert S . Ross Carl P. Jorgensen Irene M. Rivals Earle F. Schwartz Rita M. Ahearn Alfred Colombo, Jr . Joseph J. Shea Paul J. Rivais, Public Carriage Frank J. Lord Upon motion duly made and seconde ., it was voted to deny the following applications for Taxi Driver Licenses licenses, reports having been received from the Chief denied of Police with recommendations that no licenses be issued: Paul A . Buckley, Jr. , 139 Shade Street; Alfred Colombo, Jr . , 97 Hartwell Road, Bedford; Thomas G. Maxon, Jr. , 40 North Street . At 9: 30 P.M. , the Planning Board and Mr . Snow met with the Board. Mr . Soule submitted a letter from the Planning Board relative to an option obtained from Raytheon Company to purchase perpetual rights and easements to use for the 208 purpose for which streets are commonly. used in Lexington Raytheon Co . a strip of land situated on Shade Strut. He explained • option that the option was given the Town for 41.00 and is for the strip of land between existing Shade Street and a line which will be fifty feet from the other side of Shade Street . Upon motion dulymade and seconded, it was voted to sign an Exercise of Option. Mr. Soule reported that it is understood that Itek has acquired an option on five or thirteen acres of land and wants the Town to rezone a parcel of land bounded by the Waltham line , Route 128, Route 2 and a line from Route 2 across the crest ofthe hill back to the Waltham line . He explained that access would be from Spring Street and at the Planning Board' s suggestion, they would have a road from Spring Street into the land, turning left crossing the Waltham line going in front of Clevite . He said Clevite ' s land runs out on a seventy-foot strip to Spring Street parallel with the Waltham Line . They will come in across that seventy-foot strip toward Route 128, turn left and go between Clevite and Route 128 using the Clevite land for a second access . He explained that they would construct the road and dedicate it to the Town, and from this street would come a 500-foot culdesac . M- . Soule mentioned three concerns to be located in the area; Countryside Offices, Inc . , Itek and one unknown. He said the other access would be Trapelo Road. Mr . Soule explained that he was telling this to the Board so it will know what is under consideration. The Planning Board is going to study it and will keep the Selectmen informed. The Chairman referred to the Panning Board' s Tax title letter of November 20 relative to the sale of lots on Circle Road to Busa Realty Trust . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proceed on the basis recommended by the Planning Board, Mr . Stevens to work out the details . Mr . Soule referred to the connection of Worthen Road at Route 2 and stated that the Planning Board was not entirely in agreement with all phases of the negoti- ations as they stand at the moment . Worthen Rd . A lengthy discussion was held relative to the con- Route 2 vection and construction of Worthen Road. The Chairman read the letter, dated November 13, 1961, sent by the Board to the State Department of Public Works, and it was generally agreed that the location of the new interchange proposed by the Department of Public 209 Works was acceptable ; that the entire cost of this inter- change would be borne by State and Federal funds . Item #3 in the letter relative to the connecting road from the south side of the interchange to Waltham Street near the Waltham line was opposed. With reference to I+-en #4 in the letter, it was the consensus of opinion that the Town is not ready to bear all the expenses . Mr . Adams asked how many present were in favor of dropping the entire Worthen Road project, stopping it now at Waltham Street . Three members of the Board of Selectmen and one member of the Planning Board indicated they were in favor. Mr. Adams suggested another meeting with the State Department of Public Works for the purpose of discussing Worthen Road andEm--.rson Road connections to Route 2 and the Spring Street interchange . The Chairman said she would set up a date for the earliest possible time for Town representatives to meet with the State and then notify all those present this evening so that anyone wishing to attend could . The Chairman mentioned that Mr. Stevens ' term as Town Counsel would expire in March and consideration Town Counse] should be given to appointing someone to replace him as he is not going to continue to act as Town Counsel. The meeting adjourned at 11: 15 P.M. A true record, Attest : 'Executive Clerk, Selectmen