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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-01-04 Board of Selectmen MinutesJanuary 4, 1960 The Beard of Selectmen met on this date witch all members present and Chairman Finck presiding. The meeting commenced at 7:30 P.M. ANNUAL TG~N REPORTS - Call for Bids Bids for the printing of the Annual Town Report for the year 1959 were re- ceived at this time and opened and read by the Chairman. The proposals re- caived were as follows: The Mac Press Town Printing Company Spau!ding-Moss Company The Andover Press, Ltd. $5.00 per page - Offset 5.25 " " 5.30 " " " 5.862" " " Upon motion of Mr. Sutcllffe seconded by Mr. Finneran and voted unanimous, the bids were taken under advisement. ----- Upon reconsideration of the bids, later in the evening, Mr. Sutcliffe motioned that Spaulding-Moss Co. be awarded the printing of the 1959 Annual Tmon Reports. Mr. Ftnneran seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The board directed a representative of the company attend next meeting of the board to discuss the work progran. WOODSTOCK STREET EXTENSION - Assignment Chairman Finck read letter from Town Counsel advising that the letter from the supposed assignee and said alleged assignment be filed with the board records until such time as the time arrives for the release of the bank - book to the Anderson, at which time the legal effect of the items can then be better evaluated. A copy of Town Counsels letter to L. Grossman Sons, Inc. relating action of the board concerming the alleged assiE~m~ ent was also read by the Chairman of the board. Mr. Sutcliffe motioned the letter and assignment be filed as recommended by Town Counsel. Mr. Finneran seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. FIRE CHIEF - Casualty Group Insurance Fire ~hief Janes P. Daw appeared before the board to state dissatisfaction ~ith the service rendered by the Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company of New York. The Chief mentioned a medical bill for $5.00 forwarded to the company last June for payment and to this date no acknowledgement. He further stated Mr. Harry Dow, 3rd, local agent for the company had extended himself in this regard but that the company had ignored aLI correspondence to date. Chairman Finck suggested the company be contacted to have a representative attend ne~t meeting of the board to discuss the matter. Mr. Finneran made this a motion, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and voted unanimous. 'JUDG~NENT - Colgate vs Lawlor et als Chairman Finck read letter from Atty Charles W. Trembly noting enclosed Order for Decree in reference to Colgate vs. Lawlor, et als. Mr. Finck stated there is a ~uestion of Town appeal and requested the board authorize the chairman to confer with ~ounsel as to setting a date for th~ meeting of all Town parties connected with the case. Mr. Sutcliffe suggested the meeting be arranged for nex% Monday evening. Mr. Finck suggested the date be left open for an approp- riate date for all concerned. The board agreed ~dth the suggestion adding if possible to be held next Monday evening. LAWRENCE GAS CG~PANY Upon motion ofMr. Finneran seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and voted unanimous, permission was granted the Lawrence Gas Company to excavate on Brightwood Ave. to install a gas service for Charles Foster. LAWRENCE GAS COMPANY Upon motion of Mr. Fiuneran seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and voted unanimous, permission was granted the Lawremce Gas Company to repair a gas leak on Johnson Street. This petition was previously held up pending proper repair of excavation already made. IS. was noted the condition of the roadway was now approved by the' Highway Surveyor. CIVIL DEFENSE - Surplus properties Chairman Finck read copyof letter to the Board of Public Works from the Direc- tor of Civil Defense relative to available surplus properties. Mr. Sutcltffe motioned the Director be requested to get in touch with other Town departments to determine their needs and if such needs can be purchased as surplus prop- erties through the Civil Defense Agency. The board agreen concurring wfth Mr. Finnaran that the Tmm should take advantage of available surplus prop- erties if needed. Js~uary 4, 1960- continued: ESSEX COUNTY ASSOC. BOARDS OF TRADE - Vocational School ~airman Finck read letter from the Essex County Association of Boards of Trade relative to a bill filed with the Legislature calling for the const- ruction of a tecknica! voaational school in Essex County. Mr. Finck suggest- ed the legislators in the House and Senate be contacted advising sane that the Board of Selectmen is in accord with the bill as described in said letter. The suggestion was agrea~le to the board. ICE SKATING FACILITIES Mr. Finneran referred to the flooding of certain areas for skating purposes and suggested the wheels be set in motion for the flooding of school areas if possible. Mr. Sutcltffe motioned a letter be sent to the Board of Public Works requesting the areas flooded last year be made available this year. Mr. Ftnn~ran seconded the motion and the vote was RETIP~MENT - Sergeant A. Houghton Farnhem Mr. Sutcliffe inquired as to the status of Sgt. Farnhan as of this date noting his leave had expired on December 28, 1959. Mr. Finck stated Sgt. Farnhmm intends to bender his resignation but had first applied to the Essex County Retirement Board aud that the board is now awaiting official notificatiou from the Retirement Board. Mr. Sutcliffe motioned the board request Civil Service approval of an extension of leave to January 28, 1960 that Sgt. Farnham may process his application for retirement. Mr. Finck suggested the Reblrement Board also be contacted on the present status of Sgt. Farnhem. Mr. Finneran seconded the motion including Mr. Finck!s suggestion and the tote was unanimous. ANNUAL T~N MEETING %L~RANT Mr. Finneran motioned the .Warr~n~ for next Annual Town Meeting be opened on this date and be closed at 5:00 P.M. on January 25, 1960. Mr. Sutcliffe seconded the motion and the vote was unar~nous. MEETING ADJOURNED Upon motion of Mr. Finneran seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and voted unanimous, this meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. · (L. McD) January ll, 1960 The Board of Selectmen met on this date with all members present and Chair- man Ralph E. Finck presiding. The meeting was c~alled to order at 7:30 P.M~ NORTH ANDov~HOUSINGAUTHOP~Ty Mr. Raymond Fountain, Chairman of the North Andover Housing Authority, appe~r- ed before the board as requested to discuss the matter of plans for the re- location of fanilies to be evicted due to the relocation of route llO. Mr. Finck reminded Mr. Fountain of material and correspodence ~oncering HHFA and FHA which the Selectmen had referred to the HousingAuthority last June. Mr. Fountain replied that the authority had~attempted to have a represent- ative of the agencies attend a meeting to discuss possible progreming but had been referred to the New York Office by the Boston Office and anyet have received no confirmation. Mr. Fountain stated his opinion thatthe obligation was upon the State Department but assured the board the Housing Authoritywould again contact the agencies. Chairman Ftnck suggested. Mr. Phelen, Chairman of the Industrial Development Committee, be invited to a meeting of the Houstng Authorityto discuss the matter. Mr. Fountain agreed this would be done. JUROR DRAWN- Salem Mr. John J. Lyens, Town Clerk, appeared before the board for the drawing of a Juror for Salem Superior (Ci~ril)CCourt on February 1, 1960. Philip Midgt~y of 22 Maple Avenue, Overseer at J. P. Stevens Co. was drawn. The board directed Mr. Midgt~y be so advised. STREET LIGHTING Notification of Merrimack-Essex Electric Company of street lights installed along Mifflin Drive was unanimously accepted by the board. STREET LIGHTING Upon motion of Mr. Finneran seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and votedwnanimsus, recommendations for improved street lighting at May and Hedges Street~ were adopted by the board. Upon motion ofMr. Sutcliffe seconded by Mr. Fmuneran