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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-10-24 Board of Selectmen MinutesOctober 17, 1960 (continued) TOWN'S TAX RECEIPTS: Mr. Sutcliffe questioned e recent article in the Tribune regarding receipts of various towns and cities in Nassachusetts from the State, citing that he thought North Andover's receipts were Iow. Beth Mr. James Maker, Town Treasurer, and the Beard of Assessors, who were called in, explained that the figures are based on Chapter 599, Acts of 1945, and that a committee had been appointed some years agu, but that no action~ has been taken. The basis of apportionment of State and County Taxes are on the valuation amount of $9,386,690.00. Chairman Finck suggested that an official of the committee appointed look into this situation to see what has been done about the matter. Upon motion of Mr. Finneran, seconded by Mr. Satcliffe, and v~tad unanimously, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. . ( OCTOBER24, 1960 The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held. October 24, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. with aL1 members present and Chairman Ralph E. Finck presiding. COMPLAINT: Mr. O~y Martin appeared before the ~oard with a complaint that two houses were being built on Lots 10 amd 12 on Moody Street with only 50-foot frontag~ and he was referred to the Assessor's Office to see who owned the lots. Ee returned later and said that former owner John O'Neil had sold the land to Arthur' Redmond, so it was suggested by Chairman Flnck that Town Counsel check the ownership records at the Registry of Deeds and submit a report. HEARING: Joint Pole Locations A hearing on the petition of the New ~gland Telephone & Telegraph Co. and Merrimack-Essex Electric' Co. was held for installation of. Joint pole locations at Holt Road, between Osgood and New Clark Streets, 15 poles. Upon motion of Nr. Setcliffe, seconded by Mr. Finneran, and wted unanimously, petition was approved. R~ARING: Joint Pole Location A hearing on the petition of the New,gland Telephone & Telegraph CO. and Merrimack- Essex Electric CO. was held for installation of 1 pole on Middlesex Street, opposite Ntfflin Drive. Upon motion of Mr. Flnneran, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, and v~tad unanimously, petition was approved. COMPLAINT: Mark Road )ir. and Mrs. Claude Howard appeared regarding matter brought up at last week's meeting about the building of homes by John Shields on Mark Road, off Johnson Street. A letter had been received b~ this Board from Atty. Salisbury stating that he wondered what official interest this ~oard had in the matter. Chairman Ftnck said that this Board should make certain that the Town officials act in a proper manner. Atty. Salisbury also stated in his letter that he thought the complainants should re- tain their own attorney. Under Chapter 41, Section 81T, it states that 15 days after a~decision is reached, it is recorded with the Town Clerk. The Howards stated that they found out that after they had left the meeting at 'which time the matter of Mark Road was being taken under advisement, the Board vetad to approve it. Znsofar as checking is concerned, no covenant or bond has been posted. The drainage problem seems acute. If the Planning Board did not act on the matter within 45 days, the petitioner would get apprbval by default. Chairman Finck stated that perhaps a modification of the decision could be obtained because proper bonds.were notlsub- mitted. Chairman Finck sUggested that Town Counsel and the Board meet to discuss the matter and obtain all the material available on the subject from the Planning Board. REPUBLI CAN-D~MOCRATI O RALLY: Mr. Leonard Windle and Mr. John Willis appeared to invite the Selectmen to the rally, to be held October 26, 1960, parade preceding, by the Republican and Democratic parties, beginning at the Center in Town and proceeding over the Belt Line route to the municipal parking area in Lawrence. October 24, 1960 (continued) HEARING: Joh~ WiLlis, Farrell property: Atty. John J. Willis presented to the Board a claim by his client, John H. FarreLl, 411 Main Street, that the Town had cut off a right of way which constituted his only access to a house and garage at the rear of his property. Mr. Willis said that a sum of $1,000.00 would be acceptable by his client as compensation which would allow him to' build another access to the property in the rear. He also stated that the Town could buy the house and all of Mr. Farrell,s land behind his main building for $6,500.00, in which event Mr. Farrell would waive all claims to the right of way. Such action would require Town Meeting approval, and under motion of Mr. Flnneran, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, and voted unanimously, it was voted to take the matter under advisement. COMPLAINT: Rubbish Barrel Mr. Guy Martin stated that a rubbish barrel owned by Antonio p. Terranova of 67 Prospect Street was a public nuisance as it was kept on town property in front of his house constantly and that nothing had been done--to have the owner remove said barrel. Upon motion 'of Mr. Finneran. seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, it was voted unanimously to send a letter to Mr. Terranova. with a copy to the Board 'of Health, requesting him to remove the barrel from the property. AP~ETON 'STREET: Mr. William Broughton of Appleton Street appeared before the Board and wished to see the new plan submitted by the Department of Public Works for the Dale and Appleton Street intersection, and when assured that adequate drainage would be installed, he was satisfied with the plan submitted. ESTIMATE - GL~PTER Upon motion of Mr. Sutcliffe, seconded by Hr. Finneran, and vo~ed unanimously, approval was given to pay the sum of $493.35 ~o E.V. Delduca Construction. Co. for Chapter 90 work, Contract No. 19391. WARRANT: Town T~easurer James Maker appeared and the Warrant was approved. LAWRenCE GAS CGIPANY: Upon motion of Mr. Finneran, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, and voted unanimously, approval, was given to the Lawrence Gas Company for excavation for two gas services f6r Arthur Redmond, Moody Street. LAWRENCE GAS OG~PANY: Upon'motion of Mr. Sutcliffe, seconded by,Mr. Finneran, and voted unanimously~ approval was given the Lawrence Gas Company for excavation at 695 Waverly P~ad, on the condition the road is put back in the fine condition it is already in. LAWRENCE GAS Upon motion of Mr. Su~cliffe~ seconded by Mr. Finneran, and vote~ unanimously, approval was given the Lawrence Gas Company to excavate at lot 24 on Woodstock Street, on the condition that the road is put back in the condition it is already in. MERRIMACK-ESSEX ELECTRIc CONPANY: A letter' was received from Merrimack-Essex Electric Company stating that a 3500 lumen mercury %apor street light was installed on Abbott Street, on October ?th. BO~ORD PERAMBULATION: A letter was received from the Boxford Board of Selectmen making an appointment to perambulate the mutual boundaries at lO:O0 a.m., October 29, 1960. However, on motion of Mr. Sutcltffe, seconded by ~r. Fiuneren, end voted unanimously, it was voted to make an appointment for 2:30 p.m. on the same day, if convenient for the Boxford Selectmen. AIRPORT O~tISSION MEETING REPORT: A report was received from Dr. Thaddeus p. Zimny covering the airport meeting of October 10th. It was placed on file. Octebsr ~, 1960 (no~tinued) APPLICATION - Class II Second hand motor vehicle: An application was received from Mr. George Farkas, 57 Perker Street, for Class II license, to Buy, Sell, Exchange or Assemble second hand motor vehicles or parts thereof. It was agreed that the petitioner should he informed that the Board cen take no action on the petition until such time as the Zoning Boa~d of Appeals grants a valance. DALE AND APPLETON STREETS: Mr. R. Ashton Smith appeered to look over the new plan for the intersection of Dale end Appleton Streets and was mos~ satisfied with the newest plan submitted by the State D.P.W. FIRE STATION 00NMITTEE: It was agreed by the Board that there should be a meeting with the Fire Station Study Committee on Monday, November 7, 1960, at Y:30 p.m. Mr. Sutcliffe said he 'thought a permanent building committee should be set up, but Coairman Finck thought there were enough committees and that at specified times, committees could be ap- pointed with those who were b%st qualified. It was. suggested that at the next meeting, a Police Station committee should be set up. APPLICATION - Storage of Chemicals: An application of A. Lee Chemical Co. was received for storage, of chemicals, end a hearing was set for November 7, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. PRECINCT WORKE~: Upon motion of Mr. Finneran, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, Helen Eaton, 89 Union Street and Edna M. Dudley of 352 Middlesex Street were appointed spare workers in precinct 3, and voted unanimously. Chairman Finck proposed the ns~e of Janet Yule, 41 Marblehead Street, as spare worker in Precinct 3, motioned~b~ Mr. Finneren, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, and voted unenimously. HOLT ROAD: Mr. Sutcliffe said that the new Holt Road, the relocated Clark Street, whose con- structien was recently finished by the Lawrence Airport Commission, was a "death trap." He stated thst there were six danger points which he believed should be incorporated in a letter and sent to the Airport Commission. The following ere the improvements suggested by Mr. Sutcliffe: Guard rails should be'put up along the length of the road; shoulders should be graded to eliminate washouts and crevices; .there should be a white dividing line painted in the road; warning reflectors should be installed;~ ede~uate lighting should be installed and the end of the road should be rounded off and widaned where it Joins Clark Street. Mr. Suteltffe motioned that this list he sent to the Airport Co~.~ssion immediately end action must be taken to see that the foregoing improvemante ere taken care of. Mr. Finneren seconded the motion, end it was voted unanimously. Mr. Sutcliffe motioned to adjourn at 9~'45 p.m., seconded by Mr. Finneren, and voted unanimously. (CE~) October 31, '1960 The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held October 31, 1960, at 7:30 p.m., with all members present and Chairmen Finck presiding. HEARING: Joint Pole Location A hearing was held on the petition of Merrimack-Essex Electric Compeny and New England Tel.& Tel. Co. for Joint Pole Location for Longwood Avenue, from approxi- mately 846 feet southwest of Chestnut Street, southwesterly, 1 pole. Upon motion of Mr. Finneren, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, and voted unenimously, said petition was approved. HEARING: Gasoline Storage Upon motion of Mr. Sutcliffe, seconded by. Mr. Finneren, end voted unenimously, a license for storage of gasolineunderground, 1,000 gallons, was granted the Davis &Furber Machine Co.