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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-03-12-BOS-min e .. d S�:,,=EC TMEN I S t_- E TI NG March 12, 1962 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, March 12, 1962, at 7:30 P.M. Messrs . Adams, Richards, Cole , Burnell and Brown were present . Mr. Staples, Executive Assistant, and Miss Murray, Execu- tive Clerk, Were also present . The meeting was called to order by the Executive Clerk who stated that motions were in order for the election of a Chairman. Upon motion duly made and seconded, Hr . Alan G . Adams was nominated Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. Organizatior Upon motion duly made and seconded, nominations were closed. The Executive Clerk cast one ballot for Mr. Adams as Chairman. Mr. Adams was unanimously elected Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year . Mr. Serverson, representing the Boston Edison Company, met with the Board relative to proposed service to the Manhattan Restaurant, 41 Waltham Street . He stated that there are poles presently located with street lights and the company desires to attach an aerial cable . He explained that the company has to Pole supply the restaurant with service of a type which location cannot be fed from the street . Mr . Staples reported that he had looked the situ- ation over and could see no objections to what the company proposes . He explained that the proposed pole in the rear will be on land owned by the restaurant. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to the Boston Edison Company to run and maintain wires to service the Manhattan Restaurant . Hearing was declared open upon petition of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to locate three poles on Allen Street. Pole Notice of the hearing was mailed to the petitioners locations owners of property as listed on the petitioners ' plan and also filed with the Superintendent of Public Works . Mr. Serverson, representing the Boston Edison Company, and Mr. Robert J. Dunn, representing the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company, were the only persons present at the hearing. • Mr. Srrverson explained that the petitioner is trenching the poles back a few feet to conform to the new street lines along Allen Street . The hearing was declared closed and 1'lessrs . Serverson and Dunn retired. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the petition and sign the order for the fol- lowing j/o pole locations : Allen Street, southwesterly side , approximately 350 feet southeast of Stedman Road, -- 1 pole (One existing j/o pole to be rer.oved) Allen Street, nor'theasteely side, approximately 392 feet northwest of Clematis Road, -- 1 pole (One existing j/o pole to be removed) Allen Street, northeasterly side , approximately 90 feet southeast of Clematis Road, -- 1 pole (One existing j/o pole to be removed . ) Mr . Carroll, Superintendent of Public Works, met with the Board at 8:50 P.M. Mr . N. L. Durso, 5 Patterson Road, met with the Board and stated that there is a drain easement through his property. He said there is a parcel of land in Durso the rear of his property, formerly owned by Mrs . Ross, drainage for which -he tnill have a deed within a couple of days . He presented a plan entitled " Plan of Land in Lexington" , prepared by Miller & Nylander, and stated that water is piped through his land and dumps through the land formerly owned by Mrs . Ross . He said he would like to do something with the land to preserve the trees and build an embank- ment along the edge of Route 128 to cut down the noise , and to do this , he will have to take care of the water problem which he feels is the Town ' s water problem. He requested the Board to pipe this water easement through the land the best way they know how and he will give the Town an easement . He said there was a brook there - athe easement going through his land dumps the water there and as far as he has checked, has no right to do it . He also complained about mosquitoes . He said he wants the Town to pipe the waste water to Route 128 . He said time is most important as he believes he can get waste fill dumped there now which will save him money. at one time but there is no longer a brook there and 3 The Chairman said, as he understood it, Mr . Durso wanted the Town to pipe the former Ross property . Mr . Durso said he wanted the Town to continue the piping that goes through his land. Mr . Carroll explained that was put in as part of the subdivision. Mr . Richards questioned whether or not the Town could go in on private property and install a private drain which is what Mr . Durso wants . Mr . Durso said the Town is dumping water on private land . Mr. Richards pointed out this is part of a drainage system installed by a subdivider and the system was not designed by the Town. Mr. Durso said that he understood the easement has nothing to do with the sewer, that it was a ten foot water easement taken by the Town before he purchased the land . He said an additional five feet was taken when the sewer was put in. He stated that the ten foot easement was there seven years ago and drains the entire area into the Ross land . He asked whet right the Town has to put an easement through his property to dump water onto other property . Mr . Richards said apparently it was a solution the developer had for carrying the water and the question now is whether or not the Town has any right to go in on this property. Mr. Durso said he would give the Town the right and would give the Town an easement. He stated that he only purchased the land to clean it up and the State is willing to give him all extra fill to bank it. The Chairman said there are several aspects that the Board will have to check and would take the subject under-advisement . Mr. Durso retired at 8:08 P.M. Mr. Carroll referred to renumbering Emerson Road, which was discussed last week, and reported that he will have a plan made up which he intends to send to the individuals involved, various agencies and the Emerson Road Post Office . He explained that the house numbers on the Burnham Farms section have to be changed and read a letter he proposes to send out . The Board accepted the letter as submitted . Mr. Carroll reminded the Board that the hearing on the Kiln Brook drainage will be held March 15 at 100 Nashua Street . He said that he and Mr. Staples will attend. 320 r '-C Letter from D vid A. $ashburn, 267 W,ltham Street • Claim requesting an offer from the Board in settlement of damages was held over. Letter from John S . Toms , 394 Marrett Road, re- Claim porting that Mrs. Toms fell on the ice in the area of the Muzzey Junior High School, was referred to Town Counsel . Letter from Mrs . Ernest T. Berglund, 5 Tavern • Lane , registering opposition to location of a street 9treetLieht light opposite the Munroe Tavern parking lot, was held over . The Chairman read a letter from the ?IDC advising that the Commission, insofar as it is authorized to Water Rates do so, has approved the minimum water rate proposed by the Town . The Chairman read a letter from Arthur R. Millican, 90A Hancock Street, relative to a sewer betterment as- sessment on Lots L.C . SC - 8, inclusive , on Liberty Avenue . Mr. Carroll. presented a plan of the parcels in- volved and indicated the lots in question as well as Sewer the lots owned by Mr. Millican' s brother on which a betterment sewer betterment was deferred last week . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to advise Mr . Millican that if he combines the area into one lot, the Board will consider abating the betterment assessment . Mr . Staples was instructed to discuss the matter with Mr. Millican. The Chairman read a letter from Mr . Spiris re- questing consideration to the establishment of a side- walk which can be plowed runreng from Cary Avenue to School Spring Street along Marrett Roa_. . Feouest for Mr . Carroll pointed out the fact that the school sidewalks budget request did not include any- sidewalk on Marrett Road except from #511 to Five Forks . He suggested dis- cussing sidewalks with the School Department, after Town Meeting; at which time it could be decided which sidewalks are to be constructed up to $50,000, the appropriation. It was agreed to advise Mr . Spiris that his request has been included in the list to be considered for con- struction in 1962 . In the meantime , Mr. Carroll will check with the State , Marrett Road being a State highway . Ohai Mr. Stanley Roketenetz, garbage contractor, and his son, met with the Board . Mr . Carroll said he suggested that Mr. Roketenetz meet with the Board this evening because he has recently been awarded the contract and there have been a number of complaints relative tocollections . Mr. Carroll re- Garbage ported that he has personally checked some of the com- complaints plaints and without doubt, there are two sides to each story. Mr. Roketenetz said that he goes out on the complaints himself and to explain the situation read some notes as follows : 12 Coolidge Avenue , empty bucket; 5 Fairland Street, frozen bucket; 3 Fairland. Street, bucket without a handle ; 49 Grandview Avenue, he had to go through some- one else ' s yard; #79 North Hancock Street, nothing but rubbish in the bucket . He said that in most instances the buckets have not been shoveled out and his men should not be expected to plow through deep snow. Mr . Carroll stated that he had checked with the Superintendent of Public Works in Wellesley where Mr . Roketenetz has the garbage collection contract, and was told that he is doing an excellent job . Mr. Roketenetz said that he is out on complaints himself every day . Mr. Roketenetz retired at 9:00 P.M. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmenes Meetings Minutes March 3 and March �. Letter was received from Mr. Irwin, Building In- spector, relative to proposed changes in the Building By-Laws, together with copy of a letter from Town Counsel, pertaining to the same subject. The Board agreed that the proposed changes do not appear to be extensive enpugh to warrant appointment of a committee to handle the matter . Mr . Irwin is to be Buildin asked to submit definite changes which he thinks should By-Laws be made and the Board will consider an informal dis- cussion with a few individuals , it beingunderstood that any change would have to be presented for a Town Meeting action. Letter was received from Mrs . William Endres, 15 Davis Road, complaining about a dog owned by Edward Mulcahy, 23 Moreland Avenue . Dog Report was received from the Dog Officer advising; that the dog will be kept in during the hours the Endres boy goes to and from work. 322 sic Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Bond to approve bond #82150 in the amount of '41, 000 on behalf of Paul Edward Furdon, Constable . '`Zr. Stevens met with the Board att9:20 P.M. and went over the motions to be presented at the Annual Town Meeting . Mr. Stevens and Mr . Carroll retired at 10: 15 P. M. Mr . Staples reported thL Mn . William Maloney has verbally agreed to exchange lots which he owns in the Exchange of proposed refuse disposal site , totaling 162, 000 square lots feet, for lots owned by the Town shown on clan of Lex- ington Estates , totaling 66, 000 square feet . Letter was received from the Stanley Hill Post #38, Inc . , requesting permission to operate a refresh- Permit ment booth at the corner of Massachusetts ATenue and Meriam Street on April 19 . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the following licenses : Licenses t Taxi Drivero 29 Shirley Street Thomas V. LaDow James E . Burns Bedford " - " Communication relative to Law Day proclamation was noted and placed on file . Communication was received from The United Fund relative to appointment of a Chairman for Town Employees United Fund for the 1963 campaign. It was agreed to ,osk Mr .Healy if he would be will- ing to accept appointment again. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted Meeting to meet at 7: 00 P.M. on Monday, March 19, and to hold a regular meeting of the Boa _°: on Wednesday, March 21, at 7:30 P.M. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. A true record, Attest : ' ±ectztive Clerk,, Selectmen