HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-07-24Selectmen 24 July 68
The meeting came to order at SPY all members of the Board being p~Sent.
I~arran~ No. 32 totalling 41,529.67 was presented by Town'Acct. Barrett and
checked and approved by the Board. *' ,'
Minutes'of the previous meeting were read and approved. ~ ,
Various of the' Towns lifegaurds were Present and presepted a letter to the
Board calling attention to their low rate of pay and requesting con-
,sideration of a bonus arrangement whereby those that remain for the full
,season would receive additional funds. This matter was taken under ad-
' visement.
Mr.~War~en Valero was present and discussed with the Board the matter of a
permit to remove a tree on Beaver St. near the property of John Beamish
and it was suggested that he confer with the DPI~ on this matter.'Mr.
Valero stated that he would like to submit a bid on spraying for ra~eed
under the provisions of Art. 37 and that he thought he could make an
that would be attractive to the town inasmuch as he was doing work for
the Gas and Elec. Co. also. This m&tter was taken under advisement.
The matter of bids on heating plan at the central fire station was discussed
and it was voted to request the bidders to resubmit bids to covqr some
additional work it was decided to have done. Resubmitted bids to be in'
by next meeting.
A letter was received from Joan Aguiar and Violet Clarks0n asking for permissio!
to have a chuck type wagon at the Francis St. Beach next season,,the
parties were present and explained thgir suggestion to the Board and
stated that they would be happy to discuss any alternative suggestions
the Board might have. , ~'~
Miss Madeline Pagon~was present and requested Permission to'show 2 motion:.
pictu~.es at Bennett Hall in August and same was approved subject to
our being advised of the titles eth.
A letter was recei~,~d from the H.D.C. advising that they were in favor of any
change that might be necessary in th~;town by-law to allow the us~
treated-fire resistant chingles in the Town proper. It was voted,to.
check with Town-Codpsel'to determine if any change was needed o~'{£~'{he
present by-law was broad enough to allow their use.
Robert Lema'~as present and commented on the speed of cars on ~herr¥.street
and suggesteed a Slow sign in the area, No action was taken on this
A copy of the Sp. Act.'authorizing the town to contribute to a mem0rial at
Otis Airport if voted by the Town was received and filed, :...
A request'was received from Chief Howes ~sking the aPproval of one Lionel J,
Start as a Sp~' Police officer and for duty with the local police dept,
and same was voted approved, ·
A note was received from Miss Mary Turley Robertrs advising that the ScOnset
Pump had been restored and that a simple dedication would take place on
Friday and inviting the Board to attend,
lVm, E, Carlton was granted a permit to hold dances at the Boys Club on July
and Sug, 3rd from 9 to 12 f. hames.:to:Sp~ Police officer to be submitted,
The request of B, J, Holmes to have a street light moved from 'pole 11 to 12
on Fair street so that it would shine down Darling street as well as
light Fair was approved, '
Notice~was receiged, from the DPI~ of the Annual County meeting to be held on
Thurs Sept, Sth at 5PM and date and time approved,
Voted that effective 1 Aug. the pick up fee for stray dogs be increased to
.,A letter"was received from the H.Asso. e~closing check of 1.O0,1n payment for
the.Old Town Bldg. "" '"~" ,~ ....
The Board ~as in recexpt of ~he lease of the Jetties Beach area t; one Henry
Fee coverxng his cottage and signed by the Board.
',?here being no'farther business the Board went into executive session' and
adj at 10 PM. ' .....