HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950-09-07 Sele~tmena Meeting
Sept. 7th 1950 ' '
The meeting came to order at 8.30 having b~en preceeded by a
County Commissioners meeting. Ail members of the,board being
present.~
The minutes 0f the~last meeting were read and approved~
Town Accountant Barrett presented Warrant No. 40 totalling
$9,810.28 which was checked and approved by the Board.
Mr. Jaeckle supt. Of stre~ets was present and requested that
we transfer $950.00 from the Reserve fund to the Maintenance
of State Highway, this money to be used to pay for immediate
work and to be refunded by the state at a later date. The
Board voted to request the Finance committee to make the transf~
The question of sidewalks was~also dis-~u'ssed by.thejboa~d,~ Mr.
Jaeckle stating that the sidewalk on Westchester street was~
being built with town funds, and that it was bis understanding
that the Finance committee had increased his appropriation
New Sidewalks in Article $ of the annual warrant by $700.00 to
cover this work. The board felt that although this.sidewalk
was no doubt needed that in fairness to other taxpayers who
und~ our present system have to share half the cost this should
not have been done. A discussion was held on a sidewalk program
· for another year and it was the consencus of.the meeting that
the board would try in conjunction with the Supt. of Streets
to set up a regular program for building new sidewalks with the
town paying the whole cost and offer the same to the finance
committee and the tov~ meeting this winter.
A'letter was received from Mrs W. Morris with reference to her
barn on N. Liberty street requesting the board to reconsider
their previous decision to do nothing on this matter. This
matter was again discussed and it was~voted to consult with
~Mr. Butler ~ of the sewer dept. for some additional in~ormatio
on this matter.
A petition was received protesting the number of dogs and the
noise made by them at the residence of Mrs Duce ? on the~cliff.
The board voted to refer this matter to the town counsel for
.an opinion.
A letter'was~ received from Harriet Holltster wtth referente to
a claim for damages for land taken.in the construction of the
Polpis road. This matter was referred to the town'counsel.
A'letter was received from Elwtn Francis Jr. stating that he
' had been placed on the eligable list and requested appointment
to the prewent vacency on the Police Dept. This matter was
tabled for a week.
A request was received from LeBaron Ray Veterans Benefits Agent
requestln8 that the board~request the finance committee to ~
transfer $6,000.00 from the~reserve fund to his appropriation
to carry him thru the year. It was so voted.
Their being no further business the ~eeting adjourned at iOPM.
, . cret ary