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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-06-08,i69 Mr. Ralph E. Finck, Mr. Willlsm A. Finneren and Mr. Philip Sutcliffe, members of the Board of Selectmen, met on this date with Chairman Finck presiding. The meeting commenced at 7:30 P.M. NEARING: Gasoline Storage Upon motion of Mr. Sutcliffe .seconded by Mr. Finneran and voted unanimous, a license to store underground 10,000 gallons of gasoline at Route 125 By-Pass was granted Mr. Harold W. Trombly of 281 Middlesex Street. ROUTE ilO Chairman Finck read letters from Senator SeltonstaLl and Congressman Lane. The Senator's letter contained a copy of letter from the Commissioner of Public Roads suggesting. Chairman Finck make an appointment with the Bureau's Division Engineer, Mr. Charles Hall, to discuss problsms connected with the relocation of Rte. il0. Congressman Lane forwarded a letter from Commissioner of Public Works, Anthony D. DiNatalegiving information on the center line of the proposed taking, but stating details cn the exact taking lines are still in the formative stage. Mr. Sutcliffe presented the board with copies of the form letter being used by residents of the Mass. Ave. area who are contacting the .ligislators in en Sffort to acquire more detailed information. MEETING - Federal Housing Chairman Finck stated valuable information concer~g Federal Housing had been derived from a discussion with Mr. Sir=is at the meeting of last Wednesday even- lng. Under Chapter 221 of the Federal Housing Act the board can contact Mr. Walter M. Friel, Administrator of the Housing & Rome Finance Agency, N.Y., and relate to him the circumstances surroun~i., ug the problem of relocating persons whose homes are to be taken for the construction of Interstate Rte. h95, or Rte. 110, in North Andover. Certification of a~ sufficient number of units to take care of the displaced persons should be requested~ Chairman Finck stated homeowners interested in purchasing homes elsewhere may obtain 30 to 40 year financing at currant F.H.A. rates with no down payment on loans up to ~10,000. Chairman Finck added the Federal Ho~sing Act requires at least 30 units and the progrmm, sponsored by the Housing Authority, has to be approved at Town Meeting. At present no units ere available. However, there is a bill before congress to appropriate 35,000 units. Chatrman Finck stated the~ only possible assistance for the relocation of tenants is a Federal Housing Project. There is no provision for the relocation of a business under this program. It was recommended that an executive director be appointed by the Housing Authority. Chairman. Finck further stated the following possibilities may be considered in reference to the relocation of tenants; State Mousing, Old Age, Purchase ~and Federal Housing. The board ~irected a letter be sent the Federal Rousing Administrator containing the above suggested request. APPOINTME~T: N.A. Housing Authority Chairmun Finck read letter from State Housing Board informing theSelectmsm that Mr. Joseph.J. Morkeski has been appointed State Member of the North Andover . Housing Authority. Chairman Finck suggested a letter be sent Mr. Edwin C. Murphy, former State Nm~ber, expressing board appreciation for his valued service, as Chairman of the North ~ndover Mousing Authority. Mr. Sutcliffe made this a motion, seconded by Mr. Finneran and voted unanimous. Mr. Finneran suggested it should be made known to the public that the appointment was no~ made by the Board af Selectmen but recommended to the State Housing Board through the local Democratic Town Committee. Mr. Sutcliffe stated he felt that fact should be emphasized. Chairman Finck stated only information known to the board is that this is a State appointment. MEETING: Essex Bituminous Concrete Corp. Mr. Frank Drislnne and Mr. William Drislane of the Essex Bituminous Concrete 0orp. met with the board for the purpose of signing the contract covering work connected with the resurfacing of Wavorly Road, Johnson ami Andover~ Streets. Mr. William I~islane presented a performance b~ and along with the man, ers of the board signed the contract agreement. The certified check for $1,000 pre- ssmted with the proposal was returned to Mr. Drislane. It was agreed work would co~ance as soon as the Board of Public Works had completed work on these streets. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WC~KS Mass. Ave. Drainage. Chairman Finck reed letter ~rom the Dapertment of PublicWerks in reference to drainage on lower Mass. Ave. and stating that the catch basins had been cleaned but that a redesign of the drainage systom in this location will not take place until such time as construction of the relocation of Route ilO th es place. 470 June 8, 1959 - continued: CIVIL SK~F/CE - Police Entrance The board accepted notice from (~vil Service that'the Police.Entrance Examination for the North Andover Police Department will be held on July 31, 1959. It wass noted the last date for filing applications is Friday, July 10, 1959. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORES - Street Lighting Chairman Finck read letter from Superintendent of Public Works, William B. Dully, requesting the relocation of a street light near the North Pumping Station and that said light be increased to 2500 lumens. Mr. Sutcliffe motioned the usual survey and recmmaendation from the electric company be requested. Mr. Finneren seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. BOARD ~F PUBLIC WORKS.- Special PoLice Officer Chairman Finck read request from Mr. Duffy that Mr. :Louis J. Gedin, Supervisor of Pumping Stations, be appointed a Special Police Officer. Mr. LSutcliffe made this a motion. Mr. Finck stated a letter should accompany the appointment form stating no police powers connected with this appointment. Nr. Ftnneran stated he assumed this wah anknowledged and seconded the motion. The vote was APPOINTMENT - Special Police Officer Mr. FLnneran motioned Mr. Carl Pearson, Caretaker of Roliing Ridge, he appointed a Special Police Officer. Mr. Sutcliffe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr.. Pearson also to be advised no:police authority conuected~wlth said appointment. . S~REE~ LIG~1 INST~I~ED Chairmsn~Amck readnotificatiou of street light~ installed on Rosedale Avenue~' Poster Street and Spruce Street. Mrs. Cormier's note of appreciation for street light installed on Spruce S~reet was accepted bythe board. LAWRENCE GAS COMPANY REQUEST The board ta~led action on application by Lawrence Gas Ccmpmly for permission to excavate approximately 35 feet at Osgood'Street to provide gas service to Mr. C. Kostandin until such time as the application was signed by a company rep- : · resantative. Chairman Finck Ststed his meeting with the Board of Public Works on June 4: " 1959, disclosed the bathing beach will not be opened until June 22.' He mention- ed Mr. 0orcoran has made known his availability should the beach be opened, at an' earLier date. Chairman Finsk stated he ~had suggested to the Board of Public Works that a committee be set up for the purpose of plmm~ing further develop- ment of the Beach area and that an article for such should be presented~to 'ne~t Annual Tcmm Meeting. Mr. Finck stated if the Board of Public Works fails to do this the..Selectmen-will. Mr. Sutcliffe asked why ~uld they not open.the beach ' on the date of school closing. Mr.' Finck stated he was edvised there is in- sufficient money in the appropriation. Mr. Sutcliffe stated the Selectmen will be criticized should a tragedy occur prior 'to June 22. Chairman Finck related Chief Zawlor does not want to assume the responsibility of one police officer stationed at the beach area. The board stated they were in accord with the feeling of the ~hief. Mr. Sutcliffe matiofied e letter be sent the Board of Public Works expressing the responsi$ility in this matter rests with the Board of Public Works who is therefore ~.lshle should an accident occur, and the feeling of the board that the Board of Public Works is placing money before lives. Mr. Finneran seconded the motion and-the vote was unanimous. MEETING: Mr. Proulx, ~mdover Riding Academy At §:35 P.M., Ch*a~ Finck noted Nr. Proulx of the Andover Riding Academy had not kept his §:15 appointment with the board to explain why a food business wan - being conducted at the horse shows-without a Common Victualer license. Chairman Finck motioned a letter be sent to Nm. Prou2x stating all licenses issued by the Board of Selectmen in connection w~th his business establishment are now re-. yoked. Mr. $utcliffe seconded the motion. 'Mr. Proulx eppear4d before the heard at 8:~0 P.M. and was advised by chairman Flnck that his licenses had Been revoked. Mr. Finck stated the boerd was unable to meetiwith Mr. Proulx now and suggested he return nex~ week. Mr. Proulx stated the board would be seeing his lawyer. The Board considered the above revocation, of licenses a vote of the board with Mr. Finneran not voting. G~APTER ~0 Naintenance The decision of last we~k to advertise for bids on Chapter 90 Maintenance was held up until such time as the board decided the exact streets to come under this program. It was directed, at this meeting, to advertise under "certain strests~ with information available at the Selectmen's Office. Bids will be received on June 22, 1957 at 7:30 P.M. 471 J June 8, 195P - continued: ~APTER 90 - Dale Street The Board of Selectmen voted unanimous epproval of 1959 Plans for the reconstruct- ion of Dale Street and to request the Department of Public Works take steps to edvertlse for bids as soon as possible. GROUP INSURANCE The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to include Town Counsel unde~ the Town Group Insurance Program - if he so desires. DAMAGE CHAINS The board voted unanimously that upon receipt of release forms, properly signed and witnessed, settlement will be made of the following claims in the following Mary Mandry, 168 Smm~er St., No. Andover : $50.00 John Pickler, Jr., 36 Holbroak Road 7.50 Mary C. Lacey, 37 No. Main Street 50.00 This meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. June 15, 1959 The Board of Selectmen met on this date with all members present and Chairman Finck presiding. The meet~ was called to order at 7:30 P.M. HEARING: Pole Location A hearing was held at this time on epplicat~ on by Merrimack-Essex Electric Co. for permission to install 1 pole on Sutton Street near Narblehead Street, 1 pole to be abandoned. Mr. Griffin, representative of the electric company, was present. Upon motion of Mr. Fiuneren seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe end voted unanimous, permission was granted. ~EAPT~ 90 ~NTENANCE AGHEENENT Agreement for the resurfacing of 1, O00 feet on Water Street and 820 feet on Clarendon Street was submitted the board by the Departmant of Public Works for approval and signatures. Mr. Ftraueren motioned the agreement be approved and.signed. Notion was seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and wted unanimous. Both copies of agre~ent will be returned to the D.P.W. and subsequently one copy will be returned to the Board of Selectmen. LAW, CE AIRPORT COMMISSION - Clark Street Ch~ Finck read letter from the Lawrence Airport Commission requesting the Selectmen along with the City of Lawrence petition the County Commissioners that Clark Street be closed and the proposed new location be approved in accord- ance with the accepted plans; Mr. 'Finck suggested withholding action on this request iuntil Mr. Finck, Mr. Duffy and the Lawrence Airport Commission could agree on-the size of water pipe to be inste21ed. Mr; PLuck added Mr. Dully had' requested a 12" water pipe along Clark Street. Mr. Finmeran stated he felt the board should also await the decision of the Planning Board on the plan submitted before taking ac~un on the above request. Mr. Sutcliffe motioned no action be taken at this time for the above reasons. Mr. Fizmeran seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. STREET LIGHTING - Pumping Station Upon m°tt~nof Mr. Sutcliffe seconded by Mr. Fianeran, the Nerrimack-Easex Electric Company recommendation to change the light now on pole 1804, Great Pon~ Road, to pole 1803 end increase the size from 1000 to 2500 lumens as requested by the Board of Public Works was unanimously adopted by the Board of Selectmen. LAWRENCE GAS C~PANY REQUEST Upon motion of Mr. Fiuneran seconded by Mr. Suteliffe' and voted unanimous, permission was granted the Lawrence Gas Company to excavate 'at 120 Osgoud Street to install a gas service for Mr. Charles Eostandin. Chairmen Finck read letter from Atty. M. E. Gallagher in reference to his client Mr. Gera~ Proulx and revocation of his licenses connected with the Andover Riding Academy at board meeting of June 8, 1959. Mr. Gellagher re- quested he and his client be allowed to address the beard at meeting of this date. Chairman Finck suggested the board await the arrival of Atty. Gallagher BOARD GF PUBLIC W~ - American Legion Bathing Beach Chairman Finck read letter from the Board of .P~blic works which stated Chairman Fimck and the Board of Public Works had decided at their meeting of June 4 that the bathing beach ~ be opened on June 22 when the full staff of lifeguards would be available. Mr. Finck stated there was no agreement on his part as stated. That Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Willis were adamant in their opinion that the