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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949-04-18462 APRIL 18, 1949- continued Carl Thomas said it was his duty to fight for all citizens. He said that these two men were duly qualified while special officers go on and don't' know wha~ it is all about. He said the marks may not be out for months for the other examination and he hoped that the hoard would reconsider and give these boys s break. Article 65 was voted to become effective immediately Mr. Thomson said that the hoard simply 'delayed for a reasonable time only and if it were to run into months before the list was ~vailable then he would favor appointing these two men. Martin Lawlor, Commander of the V.F.W. said he felt the same as theother fellows and he hoped the board would reconsider their decision. These two boys have worked hard and they need the experience. Mr. Thomson then asked the two boys if they are interested £n getting on the list. He said every man on the list is a potential police officer. He asked if they would like work in spare time. He asked if they understood that a reserve officer mus~ serve when called and if the police chief should call them and they were not available, what then? Mr. Roche said he believed that there is a ruling whereby the chief men report them to civil service and something could be done about removing them. He said that he wes attending the Bentley School of accounting at this timebut that Mr. Lawlor was unemployed end he would like ~o get some ofthe work for vacation peridds. JosephLawlor said that the force was to consist of seven men and that there were now ~wo available. If there was anyopposition to appointing two men, somebody would have.come forward before now. Mr. Coffin said there was a fine line dividing these men and otherstak~ng. the second examination. He said that he took his stand in complete exclusion of the feelings of Mr. Roche and Mr. Lawlor. The primary purpose of the reserve force was to have men who would better the ~own. Last week, ~I-~took the same stand and thought the board should wait until the seven men were appointed and take men accn~di~gtc their ratings.. I received two or three~. calls but did not consider them pressure callsbut that they were sincere' and I spent some time going ~nto Civil Service Rules. Out of all that there came ~o me a conclusion made clear by Mr. Roche and Mr. Lawlor, a r~ason for preferential s~atus in view of taking the examination previously.~my subsequen~ persons have advantage over others. The rules for Civil Service appointments were explained by Mr. Coffin. Another point ts thatthe other men have taken two.exams. Wehavea duty to look in Justice to have this matter involed. Mr. Coffin said he would like to discuss this with Chief McKe~ and see if the two men are sufficient ~cr th~ force. ' ~ ' Mr. Finneran said he felt the same as last week and that he would~liketo have these two men appointed. Mr. Coffin said that the civil service rules states that if two men a~e appointed the chief cannot use specials. The matter was left at this point to be discussed with Chief McKee. POPPY DRIVE: -: Permission~s granted to Martin Lawlor of ~he V.F.W. to hold a Po~py. dri~e on May 26, 27, and 28. The board voted unanimously to grunt, this request. SCHOOL BUILDING 'COmmITTEE: · · The school building committee reported %o the selectmen~that they had.entered in~o a contract with Louis H. McAloon for the construction of a new elementary school on the site opposite the Johnson High School, and reminded the selectmen to take care of the insurance andthe total amount'of the contract~ is $279,970. Mr. Coffin said that. he contacted Mr. Whipple and asked him to mak~ it effective to-day. The ~uestion is whether insurance will he paid from the School Building Committee cr b~ the insurance fund. Mr. Goffin said that a sum of money had been allocated by the committee for the payment of fire insuranC~ du~ing the course of'construction and if there is money available it should be used.~ The board voted to acknowledge the letter and inform them that the insurance had been placed with the North Andover insurance agents association and that premiums for this insurance would be billed to the committee. NEW ENGLANDTEL. & TEL. CO: ~ERICAN TEL. & TEL. CO: Petition received and plan # 21 covering the removal of eight poles on Johnson Street southeast of Marhleridge road. No hearingis required and'the board approved the petition unanimously. SCHOOL COE,IITTEE: Notice received that the school committee u~enimouslyvoted" To advise the Town that the school committee intends ts abandon the use of the Kimball Schoul- house, and that it is pleased mo turn the building over to the Board of Selectmen. The wording of the vote was questioned since it stated that the committee "intends" to abandon the school and Mr. Thomson asked that this be checked with Mr. 0'Brien before the bids are asked for. ~ 463 APRIL 18, 1949- contined JUROR DRAWN: Mr. Coffin ~drew the name of James P. Phelan ~o serve as a Juror in Salem Superior court'on May 3, 1949 for transaction of civil'business. INVITATION: V.F.W. The board voted to accept with thanks the invitation.~o attend the installation of th~V.F.W, on April 23, 1949 at Stevens Hall. ,< REVOLVER PERMIT: The board'to approve the application ~f James F. Smith of 325 Middlesex Street for s revolver~per~i~t. GLENNIE'S PLANT: In a ~elephone conversation with William B. Duf~y, the board discdssed the matter ofd~ainege'for the new Glennie warehouse and Mr. DufDy informed ~r. Thomson that under the Acts of 1906 th~ Selectmen had no authority.~o give any permission mo enter the drain and that they have no authority over this matter. Mr. Huntress was so informed and Mr. Thomson said he would check ~o see if what Mr.'Duffy says, is so, and will!let Mr. Huntress, otherwise he should ~ontact the Board of.Public Works. PEPS&ANENT. WAR MEMORIAL C0~,IITTEE: The board voted unanimously to re-appoint the presen~ members of this committee for another three year period. John Cronin, Chairman, William F. Rock, John Willis, Edward Garvey, Fracnis Kittredge, Joseph Sullivan, Fred Pitkin~ James Maker and ~ohn. Boyle.. ~. FLAG. P0~E: The board vo~ed unanimously ts have the flag pole painted' by William Henrick and new'rope put up there, the ~own ~o pay for the rope approx. $4.00 and the ...painting job ~o cost not more than $25.00. ~Vincent Lascclla *came in and asked if the Selectmen could help him With a drain- .age problem. He stated that the water collects in front~ ~f his property and if the Highway Eurveyor could put a pipe along, the road, the water would run under- neath..The:.'Selectmen inf6rmed him that this .is an unaccepted street and the town .camfdo nc. work on it until i~ is accepted. SIGN OVER, STORE APPROVED: ......... ~ The ~boa=d,approved the request of Frank J. Tombarelli, manager of the Corner Cash Market, :Main.Street,..~o erect a Neon sign with %he provision· that he file a bond " for $1,000. with the town clerk. A?revotver permit' was approved for James Smi%h of 328 'Middlesex Street. DOG: COMPLAINT.: Bruno~iSzelest' complained about a dog which is.owned by John Mawson. of ~ay Street. ..Mr~,~ Szelest.stated that the dog runs after him and attempts to bite him. Ne talked to Mr.,'Dolsn who said he would 'check on the ma~ter. The board will check to see if4the dog~ is'licensed mo Mr. Mawson and Mr. Szelest was advised to come in with- a'written' complaint1if the. dog continues to annoy him. REVALUATION :PROJECT: Mr. Coffin' said that he understood that the Assessors were anxious ~o ge~ along .with:the~new~revaluations and wondered when the contract expired b~tween the ~own and'Mr...Brassuer and Mr. Goodwin. The agreement was checked by Mr. Thomson and he' said ~that .the expiration was 'April 15, 1949. The board voted ~o request a report from Mr. Brasseur and Mr. Goodwin as to how near 'completion the project is. NEW ENGLAND T & T CO: LAWRENCE GAS & ELECTRIC CO: .. The Board approved the petition of these companies for the relocation of one pole on Middlesex Street, 180 feet southeast of Mifflin Drive, as shown on plan No. 22. No hearing was necessary. PERMISSION TO BL00K OFF ROAD: On April 16, the board granted permission to the Central Const~uctlon Company to block off Sutton Street in the vinihfty of the airport and Mr. Higgins stated that.he would take care 6f lights, horses, etc. to take care of traffic and that only half of the-road would be blocked off. C'omplaints came from the Police and Highway dep~rtmants that there were no lights there and the road had been dug up. Mr. Thomson sent a let:er to the Central Construction informing %them that they would be held responsible for any claims, expenses or damages towhich the ~own might be subjected as a result of this situation.