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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-07-27479 The Board of Selectmen met on this date with Chairman Finck and Philip Sutcliffe present. Mr. Finneran did not attend as he is away on vacation. * HEARING: Joint Pole Location Upon motion of }ir. Sutcliffe, seconded by Mr. Finck, Merrimack- F~sex Elec~C~.. and the New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co. were granted permission to re-locate certain poles on Rea Street Fuel Oil Bids The following proposals were read by Mr. Ftnck on bids offered for the delivery of 25000 gallons more or less, of fuel oil to be delivered as needed to the Town Buildings, Town Shed Police and Fire Stations. Cyr Oil Co. .1094 per gal. Breen 0il CO. .1108" " Upon mo.tion of Mr. Sutcliffe end seconded by Mr. Finck, bids were taken in to consideration. Later in the evening the board voted to award the contract to Cyr Oil Co., the low bid. CC~PLAINT - Elaine Griffin Mrs. Elaine Griffin of Chickering Road , appeared before the board in objection to the display of Septic Tanks on the Mangano business prep~ty, Chickering Rom/. Mrs Griffin stated, she fe~ls the advertisement constitu~s a nuisance. ~A~ir~n Finck asked if it was ~nt an accessary use under the Zoning By-Law, Mrs Griffin stated she h~d consulted the Department of Public Works on the matter and officials agreed the situation was a nuisance. Chairman Finck suggested the matter be referred to the Building Inspector to determine whether or not a nuisance exists. Mr~ Sutcliffe mentioned Mr. Lawlor was in the Office Building and~hh.cell~ddiflnt0cexp!ain the. sit- uation.--Mrs. Griffin then brought up the matter of her application to the Board oS Appea~s for a variance of the Zoning By-Law to divide her land into two resid- ental lots, which had been denied her her at the last meeting. She Stated it was animosity on the part of the majority of members in rending such a decision. She further stated objections to two members of the Planning Board serving as members to the Board of Appeals. Chairman Finck advised Mrs. Griffin, that she was not before the proper board with her argument. I~. Griffin asked what recourse did she now have. Chairman Finck suggested the courts of Town Meeting acting asa remedy. PETITTON - NORMAN 'SCOTT, Building Permit Mr. Martin J. Lawlor, Building Inspector appeared before the board along with resid- ents of Martin Avenue, who.petitioned the Selectmen in objection to the granting of a building permit to Mr. Norman J. Scott, for the erection of a garage to store 6 or 7 motor:'vehicles on the street. Mr. Lawlor explained he has not yet acted on the applica- tion by Mr. Scott as the garage constitutes a business and the land is zoned as residental. Mr. Lawlor added that Mr. Scott is now in violation of the Zoning By-Law, as 5 trucks are stored on the property. Mr. Norman Scott appeared before the board and Chairman Finck re~read the petition. Residents of the area, stated the garage would represent a nuisance end would decrease the valuation of their homes. Mr. Scott stated ,he pays a large tax on his property and fuel, he deserves a little consideratian.rhai~man Finck stated payment of taxes.not the issue here but a zoning violation is. Mr. Finck asked Mr. Scott if he intends to abate the present nuisance? Mr.. Scott stated he would move two of the vehicles to his other property. Mr. Dubois mentioned Mr. Scott also has steel girders stored on his property. ~. Scott also ~tated he intends to make use of the girders in build- ing his' garage. Chairmsn Finck suggested the Building Inspector ~.0 investigate the allegations end complaints end report to the board nex~ Neeting. Er. Scott stated if the permit was denied that he wnuld apply for a variance from the Board of AppealsA DEPARTNE~ GF PUBLIC WORES: Adams Avenue Drainage. Chairman Finck read a letter from the Department of Public works relating to the drain- age on Massachusetts Avenue between Ad,ms Avenue and Chickertng Road. The board accept- ed the information from the Department that drainage conditions would be corrected. NEETING: Harold Parker State Forest-Berry Pond Mr. Parker E. Gilford of. Middleton, Supervisor of the Harold Parker State Forest, Police Chief Joseph W. Lawlor and Fire Chief James Daw appeared before the board to discuss safety conditions at Berry Pond the scene of a recent drowning accident. Chairman Finck explained the feeling of Town Officials ~ms that since the area cross - es within the boundaries of N.Andover an attempt should be made to insure proper safety conditions. Mr. Gilford stated his pleasure in seeing a~seriousc complain about the ridiculous situation as he hsd been complaining to his superiors for 2 years. He explained Berry Pond is a camping area during the week days and a picnic area on weekends with no swimming allowed on weekends. 48O July 27, 1959 - continued Chairman Finck stated.he has spoken to the Oommissioner, who has offered his. cooperation in the matter. Chairmen Finck also mentioned Senator Rsnak is connected with the Department of Nationul Resources. Chief Daw explained when the'camper5 are through for the week the equipment is removad from ths water with the except- ion of the reft, which is en invitation to swim. He added there ere '~o Swimming" signs posted in the area. Chief Daw recmmended the raft he takeai in end No swimming allowed 'or be used as a swimming area with the proper protection. Chief Lawlor asked Mr. Gilford if thez?~ area was'mt understeff. Mr. Gilford answered the camping area has greatly increa, sed end he is now 5 men short of last y~er. Chief Lawlor asked how many men ~ere neccessary to adequately cover the area and was assumed tho same number as last y~ar cover do the Job. Chairmam Finck asked if state parks were not self- sufficient. Mr. Gifford suggested the board contact a local representative on the matter..Chsirman Finck stated the board would contact Raymond J, Keiming, Director of Parks, end letters would be sent to the Commissions of the Depar~entef natural Resources and Senator Renak requesting the raft be rm~o~ed~ono~eys pond supervised at all time. Mr. Gifford was tharled for appearing before the board. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - Marblehead and Beverly Streets Chairman Finck read a letter fz~m'~e Departmen~'of Public Works in ref. to traffic conditions at the intersection of Narblehead end Middlesex Streets, end. Beverly and ~ddlasex Street. The Depertme~ advised the~board~,it is now the responsibilityof a local~Palice Department to conduct the required traffic counts. T~o hours at Beverly and Middlesex Streets end 8 hours at Marblehead end Middlesex Streets. Sutcliffe mentioned the Police Department be instruct~ to perform the '- .counts and the works-be completed , this week and' C~airmen Finck seconded 'the Chairman Finck requested the Police D?.p. ar~ment, also conduct a traffic count,. 2 hours' at Park Street end Osgood Street for hzs own use. Mr. Sutcliffe made this ~a motion,- also seconded by Chairman Finck. The board alSO directed 40 :scale plens of .the t~o former intersections be requested from Engineer Ralph Brasse~a and that.they also b'e submitted the D.P.W. as .required. -. D.P.U. '- Boston end Maine Railroad Petition Chairman Finck' read a le.~ter from-the Department of PublTC~tilities. acknowledging the receipt of a board letter' objecting to petition of the Bo'.~tom. amd I&~hne. Railroad to curtail certain passenger trains in the area. The b~a~i was assured this letter .would be considered when rendering a decision .on the petition., Upon motion-of l~r. 'Satcliffe seconded' by Mr. Finck the board voted to have'a street 2ight installed near the Joseph Houghton residence on ~oston Street, as recommended in .the report of survey taken by the Merrimack - Essex Electric Compeny. FUEL OIL STC~GE - La~rence Airport. ~Chairman Finck read application by the Ralph Richard Construction Co. De&bm, .fora permit to install for temporary use, 4,00~gsLlons of diesel Fuel Oil forz., construction use at the Lawrence Nuniciple Airport~ Chairmen Finck suggested the application be with held until such time as the commissione.~readers have a decision on the definite, re~ location of Clark Street a~d Board of Public Works request concerning the;.well field. Mr. Sutcliffe stated he ~mmuld p=efer 'have Clark Street defined before taking action on the application end.motioned a representation~of the airport commission attend; a Selectman's Meeting of August 10, 1959 at §:00 P.M. to clarify the locationrzLf Clark Street. Chairman Finck referred to:~equast 8f the commission to petiti0ff th~ County Commissioners to close off Clark Street which is still pending, before .the board. Chairmen Finck suggested City Solicter James P. Kene also be requested ~o-attend the meeting. Mr. Sutcliffe indicated this' in his motions which was b ~hairman Finck.- GASOLINE STORAGE - Merrimack Co3_lege Chsd_rman Finck read application by Merrimack College for above ground storage of 160 gs3_lens of ga~o2ine. Mr. Sutcliffe motioned a hearing on this application:be held August 10, at 7:30 P.M., Mr. Finck seconded the motion. LAI.~CE GAS CO. Request Upon motion of Mr. Sutcliffe, seconded by Chairmen Fimck , permission was granted the Lawrence Gas Co. to excavate on Salem Street to install gas service for Alfred DeFusco and Edward Mallory GOVERNGR"S CONFERENCE A preliminary progrem for the :Governor's Conference to be held on August 20 and 21 At the University of Massachusetts was submitted by Governor Forculo accapte~.,b~ the board July 27, 1959 - continued JULY 4TH CELEBRATION Chairman. Finck reed letter from Mrs Thomas Mlliott~ xmith enclosed news clipping , t a. Jul.7,.,4~.h .'celebra~on...sponsored ~y .the Town ~Ghafrmen Fin~IC.su~gest6d..~the sppointment~ton~he (Proposed) July 4th celebration committee be held off untlll the fall season. LAI~REN~ GAS CO. The board accepted from the Lawrence Gas Co., copies of la~ enacted by the State on May 1~, 1959 rel. to excavation on public ways. ~VETEEA~!S DAy OBSERVANCE ~airman Finck suggested American Legion Commander John J. Lyons, and V.F.W. Command- er Leonard Enaire be invited to nex~ meeting of the board on ~ougust 10 at 8:30 P.M. to discuss plans for the Town Observance of Veterans Day. UNITED NATIONS DAY- Local Chairman Upon the motion of Mr. Sutcliffe, 2nd by Mr. Finck, Rev. Ernest A. Brown wms appointed local U.N.Day chairman. MASS.SELECTME~'S ASSOC. - Warrant The board accepted a bulletin from the Mass. Selectmen's Assoc. stati~g~ the Warrant insertion of articles for next annual meeting will be held open to August 10, 1~59 TOWN GARAGE Chairman Finck reported the title on the proper~y acqaired for the improvement of the Town Garage had been chan6ed from Rosemary and Philip T, Miller to the Town of North Andover, and ~that the house will be renounced by Mr. Sounsan, wrecher, as soon as a contract is devised. SUTTON STREET -Speed Zone Chairman Finck stated several complaints have been made of speeders~on Sutton Street and suggested the street be posted as a 25 M.P.H. Speed Zone in order that the Police Dept. can enforce violations. Mr. Sutc!iffe stated he felt 2~ M.P.H. was rather slow for traffic along Sutton Stree~ and if the street is posted the law should be enforced Mr. Sutcliffe then referred to speeders along Main Street, as a 25 M.P.H. zone, where little enforcemen~ is carried out. Ch. Finck stated such an ~amendmant would required public notice in order to amend the Town Traffic Rules and Order. M~2LINO BOND - Town Counsel Chairman Finck read letter from Atty. Arnold Salisbury, Town Counsel, relation to fulfillment of requirement for the performance of work on Woodstock Street. Upon motion of Mr.sutc~liffe, 2nd by ~. Finck, the board shall instruct the completion of work on Woodstock Street a~. outlined in B.P.W. letters to the Selectman. The hoard shall also advise Mr. Merino that work outlined in letter from Mr. Brasseur toMr. Catty shall be completed by August 10, 1959 , or the estimated cost for such · work will be deducted from his bank book on file with the Board of Selecunen. The expense of work completed by the Bd. Public Works shall also deduct from the bank book. Atty. Sherman, counsel for Mr. Merino, shall receive a copy of letter to Mr. Merino. Both shell receive a copy of Mr. Brasseur's letter to Mr. Catty. Mr~ David Anderson was present during this action of the Board and stated his pleasure at having the above decision. DEP~R~ENT GF PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic I~. Sutcliffe referred to the hazardous traffic conditions at the intersection of Greene St. and Mess. Ave. and several requests that stop sign be installed. Mr. Sutcliffe then mentioned the Department of Public Works be requested to survey the area for the purpose of installing stop signs. ~hairman Finck suggested the intersect - ion .o~ Greene St. and Waverl~ Road also be considered in the survey. Mr. Sutcliffe included this in his motion which was seconded by Mr. Finck. SAMUE~ OSGOOD PC~TAGE ST~ Mr. Sutcliffe motioned a letter be sent to Congressman Lane to see what progress is being made on the issurance of the postage stamp commenorating Samuel B. Osgoed as first Postmaster General of~ the United States. It was agreed copies of this letter should also be sent to greater Lawrence Postmaster Daniel F. Cahill , Senator Salte~stall and Kennedy, Mr. ~inck seconded this motion TCW~ BUILDING MAINTENANCE The board agreed to obtain estimates on the cost of painting the Selectmen Office. The estimates should be available by next meeting.