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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-03-09436 March 9, 1959 - continued: PETITION FOR JOINT POLE LOCATIONS - Existing Poles Upon motion of Mr. Finneran seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and voted unanimous, per- mission was granted on petition by Merrimack-Essex Electric Compan~and New Eng- land Tel. & Tel. Co. for Joint ownership of certain poles in North Andover. These locations outlined on lists submitted by the companies. Since these were existing locations no hearing was necessary. TRAFFIC - Great Pond Road and Osgood Street ~airman Ftnck read letter from Mr. Fessenden Wilder of Brooks School, thanking the board for their efforts in attempting to alleviate the traffic problems existing atthe intersection of Osgood Street and Great Pond Road. Mr. Wilder requested the "Keep Right" si~at said intersection be re-located such that the vision of a person wishing to make a left turn onto Osgood Street is not obscured. Upon motion of Mr. Sutcliffe seconded by Mr. Finneran and voted unanimously, the board directed a letter be sent to the Department of Public Works requesting an invest- igation be made in respect ~o Mr. Wilder's request. The board also directed a copy of the board letter be sent otMr. Wilder. E~AINAGE - Anthony Beltia Chairman Finck referred the board to Mr. and Mrs Bellia request for assistance in correcting the drainage situation at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Waverly Road. Mr. Finck e~olained to alleviate the problem for the Bellia's would be to create Zhe same problem for a neighbor. Mr. Fieneran stated this situation dates back a number of years with additional records in the files concerning this matter. Ne added there was also an article acted upon at a previous town meeting in respect to this matter and turned down. He added this would be a capital expenditure and should be taken care of at Town Meeting. ~The board directed the files be searched for past correspondence in reference to th~ request. CLAIM - Rose Ribas Chairman Ftnck read letter from Attorney Charles W. Tzombl~ in reference to notice of injury served upon the board on behalf of Rose Ribas who was insured on Sept- ember il, 1958 on the south side of Middlesex Street, caused by a defect in the sidewalk. Mr. Trombly requested an opportunity to confer with the board in regard ~o %his matter. The board directed a meeting be held for this purpose on March 16, 1959 at §:00 P.M. and that Atty. Trombly be so gdvised. CLAIM - Sa~ns vs Fire Department Mr. Finck mentioned the burden of this matter is on the part of the plaintiff since original estimate submitted the town was for $50.00 and second estimate from new attorney for the plaintiff amounted to $148.00. Mr. FLnck suggested since there was such a discrepenc~, in the amounts submitted the matter be held off. The board agreed to do so. C~AIM- Mary C. Lacey Chairman Finck read Highway Department report in respect to Nary C, Lacey claim for damages received due to a fall at the corner of Ashland and North Main Streets because of icy road conditions. The report stated road was sanded at this time and Police Department has no record of a report of accident. Claim is for $240.00 plus medical bills. Mr. Finck stated on basis of the report he can see no liability on the part of the town. Mr. Sutcliffe suggested perhaps there should be a compromise on the expense. Mr. Finneran suggested Mrs. Lacey be invited to next meeting to discuss the matter. Mr.~ Sutcliffe suggested a representative of the Highway Department also be present. Upon motion of Mr. Finneran seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and voted unanimous, meeting was set for March 16, 1959 at 8:30 P.M. C~PIAINT - Re-wiring of Harvey residence. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey and Mr. Harold Ackroyd, their electrician appeared before the boardon their complaint against the Merrimack-Essex Electric Company and North Andover Wiring Inspector for refusing to issue a pm~mit on the re-wiring of their home at 93 Prescott Street. Mr. Harvey presented the board with written statement relating their position on the matter. Mr. Finck asked Mr. Ackroyd if he could over-ride the rules and re&~lattons of the electric company. Mr. Ackroyd stated he had called the electric company and been assured 60 amperes was sufficient. Mr. Ackroyd added he had shown Mr. Harvey the specifications received from the electric company requiring 100 amperes to clear himself on the matter. Mr. Finck stated rules and regulations of the electric company are tantamount to law since they are on file with the Department of Public Utilities. Mr. Narvey stated the Wiring ~nspector had stated 60 amperes al~ight with him if agreeable to the electric company. Mr. Ackroyd stated 60 amperes are sufficient and such installations are being done eles~sse. Mr. Harvey stated it seems to him ironical that the electric company will hook up with his 30 ampere meter but not with his 60. The board set up a meeting for Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with representative from the electric company and N~. Thompson: .Wirin$ Inspector. Mr. Ackroyd stated he would be unable to attetnd but his s~a%emenms are on record. ~arch 9, 19~9 - continued: 437 CLOSING OF POLLS A letter from Mr. J. Harold ALlison stating his dissatisfaction ~ith the mix-up over the closing of the polls was viewed by Mr. Sutcliffe.per request when he noted the matter had been.crossed off the agenda. Mr. Sutcliffe asked that a copy of the letter be made and mailed to his home. MF~TING - Mr. Dyer and Mr. Duffy ~r. Duffy and Mr. Dyer attended this meeting of the board for the purpose of discussing the posibility of purchasing town equipment through tht office of Civil Defense. Mr. Dyez talked at considerable length on the typs of material available at the Taunton store house. Mr. Duffy stated he is interested in obtaining a paving breaker. Mr. Daffy asked Mr. LDyer if in the case of an ~ergency when Civil Defense ~ould take over, was the town expected to provide 100% in equipment for such operations. Mr. Dyer mentioned his ability to purchase equipment in the llth hour in case of an emergency. Mr. Duffy asked ~here such equipment is now. Mr. Dyer answered it was stockpiled here and there in the State of Massachusetts. Mr. Dyer stated if the town can show material shall be used as designated by Civil Defense, authorities can purchase practic- ally any new material and stated the best method of purchase is through matching funds. Mr. Duffy said it doesnt seem fair~ that. Civil Defense depends on Town Departments for Oiv~l Defense operations yet contributes nothing to the departments. Mr. Dyer stated his willin~gness to. cooperat$.Mr. Duffy. stated his chief interest at present is the paving breaker and Mr..Dyer stated he would 'look into the mat~er. BOARD OF ASSESSORS The board of Assessors met with the board in connection with the assessment to the town on the Mosquito Control Program. They stated it was too late to do anything about it this year but would insert an article in next town meeting to include abolishment of the state program. The assessors requested they be advised when next te~n meeting is to take place. P~RGANIZATION OF THE BOARDS Chairman Finck asked for the pleasure of the board in respect to reorganizing for the coming year. Mr. Finneran stated he cannot deviate from princip~ of of previous years, however, if the board is satisfied with the present set-up he will abide by the decision of the board. Mr. Finneran asked if Mr. Sutcliffe had a statement o2 motion to make. Mr. Sutcliffe answered he had no. statement or motion. Mr. Finneran asked if M~. Sutcliffe cared to second any motions. Mr. Sutcliffe stated he could not answer that until a motion was made. Mr. ~inneran stated since he did not think it right that he ,~w~natmotion for himself to be nomin&ted chairman of the Board.of Selectmen he would'motion Mr. Finck be made chairman of the Board of Selec~en. Mr. Sutcliffe .seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Finneran motioned Mr. Sutcliffe be made chairman of the Board of Public Welfare. Mr. Sutcliffe declined the nomination. Mr. Finneran motioned Mr. Sutcliffe be made chairman of the License Board. 'Mr. Fimck seconded this motion and the v~te was unanimous. Mr. Finck motioned Mr. Finneran be made chairman of .the Welfare Board and Mr. Sutcliffe seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Mr. Finneran motioned existing members of clerks of the various~;boards be renominated for this year. Mr. Sutcliffe seconded the motion and the vote ~as unanimous. - APPOIN~4]~TS Mr. Sutcliffe.motioned that aL1 interested parties in future appointments file applications ,with .the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Finneran asked in so doing did he intend former applicants and the press be so notified. Mr. Sutcliffe stated definitely. Mr. Finck stated question of appointments should be made after Town Meeting ~hen the bcand has the authority to make them. Mr. Sut-lt~fe stated by then it ~ould be too late to accept applications. Mr. Sutcliffe added his request is based on the fact that many persons are appointed who do mot desire the job and therefore, applications should be required. Mr.. Finneran stated for the record his is not too impressed with the motion asking that applications be required. The motion was not seconded. POLICE DEPARTMENT Mr. Sutcliffe suggested a letter be sent to the members of the Police Department requesting that all m~mbers of the department cooperate with the new Chief of Police . Mr. Finck stated very fact that the~ are police officers should carry out the request. Mr. Finneran stated their oath of requires they do so. Mr. Sutcliffe stated it was merely a suggestion made to improve relations in the dspartment.and that from what he has heard good relations between the officers does not exist. MEETING ADJOO~ED Upon motion of Mr. Finneran seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and voted unanimous, this meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M.