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Monday,April 24, 2017
Selectmen's Meeting Room
6:00 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are allowed for up to 10 minutes at the beginning of each meeting. Each speaker is
limited to 3 minutes for comment. Members of the Board will neither comment nor respond, other than
to ask questions of clarification. Speakers are encouraged to notify the Selectmen's Office at 781-698-
4580 if they wish to speak during public comment to assist the Chairman in managing meeting times.
SELECTMAN CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Reorganization of the Board(5 min) 6:00 p.m.
2. Amend Committee Charges (10 min.) 6:05 p.m.
. Housing Partnership Committee
. Fund for Lexington
. Policy Manual Committee
3. Consider Outdoor Seating, Grain MillAlley and Visitors Center(10 min.) 6:15 p.m.
4. Minuteman Statue Restoration(15 min) 6:25 p.m.
5. Approve Line-Item Transfer-Title and Property Insurance for 20 Pelham Road 6:40 p.m.
Property(5 min.)
6. Review and Approve Final Draft of Brookhaven Memorandum of Agreement(5 6:45 p.m.
min.)
7. Article Positions & Presenters ATM 2017 (5 min.) 6:50 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Water& Sewer Commitments
2. Approve and Sign Proclamation- Lexington Garden Club
3. Approve and Sign Proclamation- National Public Works Week
4. Approve One-Day Liquor License-Lexington Historical Society
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Exemption 3 - Update: Fire Union Bargaining 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
1. Anticipated Adjournment 7:15 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Selectmen is scheduled for Wednesday,April 26, 2017 at 7:00
p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Hall, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue.
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All agenda time and the order of items are approximate and
subject to change. Recorded by LexMedia
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Reorganization of the Board (5 min)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Donna McIntosh, Executive Clerk
I.1
SUMMARY:
The Chairman of the Board of Selectmen is elected annually after the dissolution of the Annual Town Meeting.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to elect Chair of the Board of Selectmen.
Motion to elect Vice-Chair of the Board of Selectmen.
FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen's O ffic e
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/24/2017 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Amend Committee Charges (10 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Suzanne Barry, Chair
1.2
SUMMARY:
1. The Housing Partnership Committee has requested that the charge be amended to reflect the following:
• Change to Nine(9) Voting Members
• Change to Six(6) Liaisons
• Change the LexHAB representation from Voting Member to Liaison
• Change the Council on Aging representation from Liaison to Voting Member
Revisions to the Responsibilities section of the charge were made to more accurately describe the activities of
the partnership. This section now reads:
1. Identify local, state and federal housing resources available to the Town and to residents seeking
affordable housing;
2. Advocate for land use regulations and zoning bylaws to increase affordable housing stock;
3. Develop and modify affordable housing strategies based on the Planning Board's Comprehensive Plan;
4. Increase public awareness through public information and forums;
5. Assist with land or properties acquisition suitable for development of affordable housing;
6. Make recommendations on particular housing proposals; and
7. Advise the Selectmen and Planning Board to aid in their dec is io n-making process.
2. The Fund for Lexington has requested a change to its charge to increase membership to an odd number
from 6 to 7 with the new member defined as a Community Member.
3. While reviewing liaison assignments the Board determined it would recommend two current members of the
Board of Selectmen to be included in the membership The Policy Manual Committee charge will reflect an
increase in membership to an odd number from 6 to 7.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to amend the charges of the Housing Partnership Committee, Fund for Lexington and Policy Manual
Committee as described.
FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen's Office.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/24/2017 6:05 p.m.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
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FUND FOR LEXINGTONB
Members: 4-7_members(2 Selectmen, | Clergy,2 Service Organization Representatives,*REI-|
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Appointed By: Board oISelectmen
Length oI Term: open
Appointments Made: As needed
Meeting Times: Quarterly,oruaneeded
Iesct4ji�on: This Fund ia devoted to three purposes:Beautification,Human Services(pdn/odly.
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� The Board is responsible for soliciting donations. |n addition they review requests and disperse
funds in accordance with the criteria oI the Fund.
Membership:Criteria for The Board oI The Fund for Lexington(the Board)shall consist oI two members oIthe
Board of Selectmen,one of whom shall be Chair,the chair or his designee of the Trustees of Public Trusts,one
| ruaiduntClurgy and the presidents or their designees oI two service orfraternal
organizations which are active within the Town.The identity of these organizations is to be determined annually by
the Board oISelectmen.
Ref.: Established hy Selectmen October |6. 1995.
Selectmen designated ua Special Municipal Bmployuuaon]unuury |8.2006.
POLICY MANUAL COMMITTEE
Members: 76
Appointed by: Selectmen
Length of Term: Until Dissolved
Appointments Made: As Needed
Meeting Times: As Posted
Description: The purpose of this Committee is to develop a Policy Manual for the Board of
Selectmen. The Committee is to look at existing policies,discuss possible obsolete policies,
policies in need of revision and policies which do not need revision. New policies and those
needing revision will be brought to the Board of Selectmen for approval.
As part of the policy review,the Committee shall review the Rules and Regulations of the Board
of Selectmen and recommend changes. The Rules and Regulations will become part of the
policy manual.
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Charge amended by Board of Selectmen on 3/21/05 to increase membership from 5 to 6.
Board of Selectmen voted to designate as Special Municipal Employees on 1/18/06.
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HOUSING PARTNERSHIP BOARD
Members: 9 voting members
Liaisons: 5 as noted below
Voting Members Appointed By: Board of Selectmen
Length of Term: Three years for voting members
Appointments Made: September 30
Meeting Times: As Posted
Description: The Charge of the Lexington Housing Partnership is to promote and support
affordable housing activities and recommend appropriate actions. The Partnership will bring
together committees, groups and housing advocates to create a unified and focused approach to
achieve affordable housing goals in Lexington.
Responsibilities: The Partnership will work with other community organizations to support the
goal of affordable housing by taking the following actions:
1. Identify local, state and federal housing resources available to the Town and to residents
seeking affordable housing,
2. Advocate for land use regulations and zoning bylaws to increase affordable housing
stock,
3. Develop and modify affordable housing strategies based on the Planning Board's
Comprehensive Plan,
4. Increase public awareness through public information and forums,
5. Assist with land or properties acquisition suitable for development of affordable housing,
6. Make recommendations on particular housing proposals, and
7. Advise the Selectmen and Planning Board to aid in their decision-making process.
Criteria for Membership: The Housing Partnership will consist of nine voting members and
five liaisons. Voting members will include individuals recommended by the Planning Board and
the Council on Aging. Other voting members appointed by the Board of Selectmen may include,
but not be limited to, affordable housing advocates, and representatives from the fields of
banking, real estate, development and social services.
The following boards and committees will be asked to name liaisons to the partnership: the
Board of Selectmen, the Capital Expenditures Committee, the Conservation Commission,
LexHAB, and the Lexington Housing Authority.
Alternates who can vote if the member is unable to attend a meeting may be designated by the
Selectmen. Alternates will be encouraged to attend meetings, but do not need to attend all
meetings in order to vote in the absence of the member. For voting purposes, alternates will be
selected by the Chairman. Alternates should stay informed on the current issues, either by
attendance or review of materials and minutes.
Prior to serving as a member of this committee, appointees are required to:
1. Acknowledge receipt of the Summary of the Conflict of Interest Statute. Further, to
continue to serve on the Committee the member must acknowledge annually receipt of
the summary of the Conflict of Interest Statute. Said summary will be provided by and
acknowledged by the Town Clerk.
2. Provide evidence to the Town Clerk that the appointee has completed the on-line training
requirement required by the Conflict of Interest Statute. Further, to continue to serve on
the committee, the member must acknowledge every two years completion of the on-line
training requirement.
Ref.:
Charge adopted by Board of Selectmen on December 1, 2003.
Board of Selectmen voted to designate as Special Municipal Employees on 1/18/06.
Revised charge, October 15, 2007, to 18 Selectmen appointments and 3 appointed by
designated boards or committees.
Revised charge, March 15, 2010, to increase general housing advocates to 13, removing
specific organizations and removing three liaisons.
Revised charge, September 26, 2011, to decrease membership from 21 to 17 voting members.
Revised charge, October 15, 2012, to decrease membership from 17 to 15 voting members.
Revised charge, , to decrease membership from 15 to 9 voting members.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Consider Outdoor Seating, Grain Mill Alley and Visitors Center (10 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Melisa Tintocalis, Economic
Development Director 1.3
SUMMARY:
A vote is requested for this agenda item.
See attached memorandum
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to approve the installation of a temporary outdoor seating area at the Grain Mill alley and Visitors Center
as requested by the Economic Development Office.
FOLLOW-UP:
DPW will handle the set up.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/24/2017 6:15 p.m.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
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Town of Lexington
Economic Development Office
1625 Massachusetts Ave.
Lexington,MA 02420
Memorandum
To: Carl Valente
From: Melisa Tintocalis, Economic Development Director
Date: April 20, 2017
RE: Request to set up outdoor furniture at Massachusetts Avenue and Visitors Center
This memo is to request that the Board of Selectmen approve the installation of outdoor
furnishings at two different locations: 1) near 1761 Massachusetts Avenue on the sidewalk, and
2) at the Lexington Visitors Center near the front entryway.
The furnishings include a small cluster of tables, chairs, and umbrellas, in the same style used for
the public parklet at 1720 Massachusetts Avenue. In addition, the Center Committee requested
that a large chessboard set be installed on the sidewalk at the Massachusetts Avenue site;
however, this is dependent on a neighboring business offering to be a steward of the game set.
Hence, this aspect of the outdoor furnishings would need to be explored further. The proposed
pubic seating, and possible chess set, increase visible social spaces and help activate our retail
corridor; providing these opportunities have economic benefits by increasing foot and bike
traffic, as well as inviting Center business customers to stay longer.
The furnishings would be set up for a temporary period, approximately 45 days. If furnishings
were to remain for a longer amount of time a Certificate of Appropriateness would be needed
from the Historic District Commission. Nonetheless, the Economic Development Office is
scheduled to present this temporary request as a courtesy for the Commission's review on May 4,
2017 as an informal item.
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Minuteman Statue Restoration(15 min)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
David Pinsonneault, DPW Director
1.4
SUMMARY:
A vote is requested for this agenda item.
Reconsider restoration approach for Minuteman Statue, based on conservator's report.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve as the surface coloration treatment for the Minuteman Statue as outlined
in the Daedalus report.
FOLLOW-UP:
DPW will bid work for completion in the fall of 2017.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/24/2017 6:25 p.m.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
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1 0 Daedalus
205-3 ARLINGTON STREET
WATERTOWN,MA 02472
617.926.7590 o DAEDALUSART.COM
Condition Assessment and Options for Treatment
Object: Samuel Parker Minuteman Sculpture
Artist/Date: Henry Hudson Kitson/1900
Material: Bronze
Owner: Town of Lexington, MA
Proiect Overview:
We were asked by the Town of Lexington to provide an assessment of the condition of
the Minuteman sculpture and offer some options for treatments, if needed.
From discussions with Susan Bennett of the Lexington Historical Commission, there has
been some debate in the Town about how to best care for and preserve this unique artifact of our
shared cultural history. Though sometimes these debates can be contentious, in the long run they
are generally good for the long-term preservation of the object. When a community is engaged
with public art and memorials the ideas that the creators, benefactors and citizens of the past
wanted to convey live on.
Our goal in this report is to describe the current conditions of the sculpture, highlight past
treatments performed, and offer a clear set of options for the future care of the bronze sculpture.
About the Author:
Daedalus, Inc. was founded by Clifford Craine (my father)in 1983 (formally Dennis and
Craine) as a hands-on private art conservation firm. I began working for Daedalus in 1995.
Our practice specializes in the treatment of objects made from a variety of materials,
large and small, indoor and outdoor. We work for a variety of clients ranging from museums,
state, local, and federal governments, and private collectors. I have had the good fortune to work
on hundreds of bronze sculptures in the past twenty years.
My recent bronze projects include the conservation of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
in Boston Common, maintenance of the Statue of Freedom sculpture on the top of the U.S.
Capitol, and I am currently working on the restoration of the Ben Franklin sculpture from Old
City Hall in Boston (it was knocked off its perch earlier this year). In 2008 I conserved another
sculpture by Henry Kitson, the Saltonstall Memorial in Watertown, MA.
About Bronze:
Bronze is an alloy made from copper(what we call "statuary bronze" today is
approximately 90% copper with some small percentages of tin, zinc, and lead). The use of
copper and its alloys have been used by artists to create objects since the Neolithic period. Since
then great societies from around the world have used some form of copper alloy to tell stories,
grace their landscape with beauty, and memorialize people and events.
CONSERVATORS OF SCULPTURE o MONUMENTS o ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENT o DECORATIVE ARTS o ANTIQUITIES
1 0 Daedalus
205-3 ARLINGTON STREET
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Traditionally, bronze sculptures start as clay models fabricated by artists in their studios.
After a sequence of enlargements, molds, casts and fittings that are generally performed at
foundries, cast bronze sculptures emerge. Large scale objects are cast in several sections and
joined internally using mechanical attachments or by brazing, and in some cases internal
armatures are used. The thickness of the bronze in a typical turn of the century casting is about
'/2 inch. A single heroic-sized figure can weigh up to 2,000 pounds. According to a 1925 Article,
provided by the Lexington Historical Society, the Minuteman weighs 1,800 pounds.
After the surface is chased to remove the artifacts of the casting and joining processes,
and to add sculptural detail, the object is patinated. Though this word "patina" evokes the image
of a green surface (such as is observed on the Statue of Liberty, which is made from sheet
copper), this is not usually the case for 19th century bronze statuary. The majority of bronze
objects from this period were originally patinated to a brown tone. The patina is formed by
applying chemicals to the surface of the bronze along with the application of varnishes and
waxes. There are some exceptions to this; bronzes are occasionally gilt or polished and can be
patinated in a variety of colors. It is pretty clear from some of the early images provided to us by
the Lexington Historical Society that the Minuteman was originally patinated to a brown
coloration.
If interested;Bronze Casting andAmerican Sculpture 1850-1900 by Michael Edward
Shapiro, is a great reference for understanding the bronze casting techniques used at the time that
the Minuteman was created.
Exposure to a polluted outdoor environment can cause damage to the surface of a bronze
object. Acid rain and snow cause applied surface coatings to degrade and also cause numerous
reactions with the metals in the alloy. This results in a bronze surface that is streaky with black
and green corrosion products; it also leaves pits and exposes hidden defects on the surface. Over
the years, different environmental conditions cause various reactions to the bronze. Atypical
pattern for corrosion in the Northeast United States shows a streaked surface of black corrosion
products (sometimes caused by the burning of coal as fuel)which appear first, followed by
greener products which cover some of the less protected surfaces of the bronze (which can be
attributed to pollution from vehicle emissions). Rather than exhibiting a reflective surface with
an aesthetically applied patina, sculptures can become muddy and difficult to read as a consistent
whole. Left untreated, the sculpture can continue to corrode and much of the original surface
(tool marks, fine details) can be lost.
Images of the sculpture over the years provided by the Lexington Historical Society show
the pattern of corrosion described above in clear detail.
Based on my conversations with people from Lexington, there is some question about the
nature of the color of the Minuteman and whether it is intentional. There has been considerable
research conducted about this subject. For a greater understanding of how and why bronze
corrodes, the best reference that I know is a book titled: Cofer and Bronze: Corrosion,
Colorants, Conservation by David A, Scott.
CONSERVATORS OF SCULPTURE o MONUMENTS o ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENT o DECORATIVE ARTS o ANTIQUITIES
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Condition of the Sculpture:
Treatment History:
According to records provided to us by the Lexington Historical Society, the sculpture
was lifted from the stone pedestal at least three times: 1925, because the capstone was damaged,
1929, because the sculptor did not like the new capstone, and 1937, because the capstone was
damaged again). There are no records of any treatment to the bronze during this process.
The first record of treatment of the bronze is from 1992. This was conducted by the
Center for Conservation and Technical Studies (Harvard University). These records which were
provided by the Lexington Historical Commission are attached on the next pages.
These reports indicate that the sculpture was vandalized with red paint prior to treatment.
This paint was removed by using high pressure water and acetone (4/15/1992). The author
describes the condition as free of coating and with corroded surface with losses of up to lmm of
the original surface. Once this treatment was completed a proposal was provided for a more
comprehensive treatment which occurred on 6/16 -17/1992.
The second phase of treatment in June 1992 consisted of cleaning the surface of the
sculpture with bronze wool and brass brushes to remove loose powdery corrosion products.
In the initial Treatment Proposal (4/1992), the conservator noted that the "distracting
contrast between black is less acute than on many outdoor sculptures." However, in the later
Treatment Report, upon further inspection it was observed"that there was some paint
(particularly visible on the front of legs, but on other areas as well.) This appears to be an epoxy
paint(applied in the last 5 -15 years?)to cover up areas of black corrosion." (It is presumed that
the paint was green). The report does not indicate whether or not the paint was removed.
However, the report describes that the next phase of treatment involved coating the surface with
Incralac (an acrylic resin formulated for use on outdoor bronze objects) and "areas of disfiguring
black corrosion were toned using acrylic resin paint".
The sculpture was then waxed with a coat of Butchers Wax.
Note: The Town was provided with two options in 1992. The first was to clean the sculpture of
loose-powdery corrosion products and repatinate the sculpture to the original brown coloration,
the second was to clean the sculpture of loose powdery corrosion products and paint the areas of
black corrosion products with green paint. The second option was chosen.
To sum up: The surface of the bronze has been treated at least twice. The first was un-
documented. It is conceivable that there were more undocumented treatments.
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CCTS ff 1797
Center for Conservation and Technical Studies
0lbjects and Sculpture Laboratory
Treatment Proposal
Nationality: American Dale L, Gaaslanrd
Artist: Henry Hudson Kitson Lexington Dept of Public M^Ccr4ss
Title: metThe Minuteman 201 Bedford Street
TypMedium: metal Lexington, MA 021'73
Type: sculpture t361 m275ft �`
Poriod: 19�th Century If
Conditions
The sculpture appears,to be structurally sound and firmly attached to its stone base. The remnen,ts of a red paint
(vandalism 4/15/91) are present at many locations along the proper right side of the figure. The red material is soduable
in acetcne and was partially removed us'ing high pressure water on 4/15 and using acetone and a brass brush on 4/17.
No coating is present on the bronze surface, leaving the metal subject to damage by a6d rain. Most areas of the
surface show etching up to a depth of 1 mm and some finer aspects of the original surface texture are being host. The
damage is less than that on many other bronzes of comparable age. The weathering products are mostly green
(probably copper sulphate)with some areas of black. The distracting contrast between black and green is less acute
than on many outdoor bronzes. Several'areas of a yellowish run-off are present at the back.
Proposed Treatment:
Clean the surface and remove loose green corrosion products by blasting the surface with AD 10.56 60/120 grace walnut shell powder at 30 psi. Remove the remnants of the red paint using acetone and a brass brush,
Option A: Repatinate the surface to match its original dark brown color using a torch and the appropriate aqueous
reagents. Rinse off residual chemicals and allow the bronze to dry completely. Apply two brush coats and one spray
coat of Incrlac acrylic lacquer. Apply a coat of renewable paste wax over the IncraYac coating, (Total:63 hours)
Option B: Aiaply two brush coats nt lncralac acrylic lacquer. Inpaint disfiguring areas of black weathering products usisrg
Gi ipfiex acrylic colors. Apply one spray coat of incrwac roliowed by a scat of renewable paste wars. (Total:48 hours)
The choice of A or B should be made by the Town of Lexington (perhaps the Art or Historical Commission/Society?)
after discussion with the Center for Conservation, Thee conservators will contact relavent art historians to learn their
feelings on thh; matter before discussion with the town. Bronzes of this type are usually repatinated to match their
original color, in this case, however,the surface is a fairly even green color and the relief can be read without to much
dtficufty In addition, residents are sometimes disappointed with major aesthetic changes„ even when the are for the
better. The sculptural form would be more clearly visible and closer to the artists intenfions if the bronze was
repatmated,
48 hours $82 per hour Total Labor: $'0,936.00
Photography-, Before During After Unit price
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Center for Conservation and Technical Studies
Objects and Sculpture Laboratory
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Treatment Report
(Ira house do not send)
t4ationality: American
Artist: Henry I-iudson Kitson Date I. 'aasland
Title: The Minuteman Lexim1ton Dept of Public Work..
Medium: metal 201 Bedford Street
IYl sculptuure Lexington,M1'A02173
Period; 119th Century 861-2758
Treatment:
Crate Hours Description
June 16-17, 1992 48 Loose corrosion was removed with bronze wool and brass brushes.The sculpture was
washed with mild Orvus detergent and water,and rinsed with wader. After dryings two brush
costs of Incralac:acrylic resin in xylene were applied. Areas of disfiguring block corroruion
were toned using acrylic resin paint,and the sculpture was given afiinal spray coat of
Incralac,followed by'waxing with Butcher's Bowling Alley Paste wax and buffing with soft
cloths.
It is noted that upon close examination there was some paint on areas of the sculpture
(particularly visible on the front of the legs„but in other areas as well).This appears to be an
epoxy paint that was probably applied(in the Oast 5-1 r years?)to cover up areas of black
corrosion.
Future care and maintenance.The current coatings will protect the bronze from acid rain and
graffiti,but will need to be maintained. Some types of grrffiti would be able to be removed
without disturbing the Incralac coating. If any graffiti occurs,the town Is encouraged to call
the Center for Conservation and Technical Studies for recommendations.
Maintenance: It is very important to continually maintain thrr Minuteman by annual washing
and waxing to prevent deterforation of the surface coating s'rnd corrosion to the brr"nze.
Once a year(twice it possible)the sculpture should be washed with a mild detergent(Nvory
soap flakes are recommended)and rinsed,thoroughly with water. High pressure water its riot
necessary-the water pressure from the spigot at the back of the sculpture is sufficient,
After thorough drying(approximately one hour an a sunny day)„the,sculpture Should be
waxed with Butcher's Bowling Ailey Paste wax(available in hardware stores)and buffed with
waft cloths. The wax may be applied by brush or rag„but should be applied very thinly. Wax
that is too thick will blanch,or turn white,upon exposure to water,and a thick application at
wax will also attract din.
48 hours worked @ $82 per hour Total Labor Actual: $3,936.00
48 hours billed @ $82 per hour Totat LaborSi ted:, $3„936.00
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Current Condition:
The sculpture was observed by Joshua Craine and Clifford Craine of Daedalus, Inc. and
by Richard Newman (Head of Scientific Research, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA) on Friday
June 3,2016. Clifford and Richard viewed the sculpture from the ground; Joshua from the
ground and from a bucket truck provided by the Town of Lexington. Richard was asked to look
at the sculpture independently and although his observations are not included formally in this
report, we were all in agreement from what we observed from the ground.
Observed From the Ground:
From the ground, the sculpture appears to have a fairly uniform green coloration with
some black undertones. There are multiple areas of chalked coating which look like spots of
matte white over the darker colors of the bronze surface. These areas are most easily observed on
the figure's back and the sides of the figure's legs.
The areas of chalked coating are from the Incralac applied in 1992. The Incralac coating
is long past its expected life-span. The coating can continue to protect for 7 to 10 years, and
longer in some cases when the sculpture is maintained on a consistent basis.
Observed From the Lift:
Surface:
The sculpture is dirty. There are numerous areas of bird guano on the upward facing
sections of the sculpture, primarily on the figure's head and shoulders. Bird guano is quite acidic
and etches the bronze surface.
The surface is pitted and there is some loss of surface detail which is consistent with how
bronze sculpture looks when exposed to a polluted outdoor environment.
The areas of blanched coating and wax are much more noticeable and cover a good
amount of the sculpture (approximately 35%). It is possible that the coating is still stable in other
areas of the sculpture, but a considerable amount has completely degraded and is no longer
offering any protection to the bronze. Some of the chalked coating appears to be covering
painted areas on the sculpture.
The issues with blanched/degraded areas are two-fold: One, it is aesthetically displeasing,
the other is that any coating which is not well-adhered to the bronze can cause increased
degradation to the surface as water can get trapped between the coating and the untreated bronze.
There are numerous spots where the sculpture has been painted. The colors appear to vary
in tone indicating that some of the paint observed in the 1992 treatment was not completely
removed (or may have been left intentionally). The most obvious paint contrast can be observed
on the proper right side/chin/neck of the figure where the surface has a dark green tonality (likely
from the earlier un-documented campaign), and the proper left leg which is much lighter in tone
(likely done in 1992). As with the coating, flaking and degrading paint can also accelerate the
corrosion process as water can get trapped between the paint and bronze surface.
The blanched coating and painted surface cover a considerable amount of the bronze
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surface and the surface coloration observed from the ground is not a pristine untouched bronze.
This surface as we see it now is a combination of copper corrosion products, paint, degraded
paint, and blanched coating. As the sculpture has been cleaned in the past with bronze wool and
brass brushes and high pressure (1992) at the minimum, even some of the green corrosion layers
are relatively newly formed.
Structural:
The majority of the seams between the cast sections appear stable (free of gaps).
However, the joint at the figure's waist is slightly open (there is an approximate 1/16" gap). This
is an area where water can infiltrate the cast and could possibly lead to cracking of the bronze.
There is a small crack adjacent to this gap on the inside of the figure on the figure's jacket. It is
possible that there are other areas of cracks and open seams which are obscured by the paint and
coating. No cracks were noted in the 1992 report.
An image showing the bottom of the sculpture from the 1925 article, (previously
referenced) reveals that there are large blocks (of what appears to be cast bronze) on the bottom
of both feet. These blocks appear to be designed to set into openings on the capstone. There is no
mention of the material used to anchor the blocks into the stone in the information provided to us
by the Town.
At present, there is a layer of a yellow synthetic material that is smeared on the capstone
at the intersection of the figure's feet. There is no mention of this material in the condition
assessment describing the condition of the stone (the assessment was done by a very reputable
stone conservator, and it is likely that they did not have access to the top of the capstone at the
time of their report). The assessment was provided to us by the Lexington Historical
Commission. It appears that this material is being used to waterproof the socket in the capstone
and possibly fill some cracks on the upper parts of the stone.
The sculpture appears stable in its connection to the capstone. A slight push on the top of
the head revealed no movement of the sculpture at the feet. However, it is difficult to get
leverage from the lift. If the sculpture is to be treated in the future, the connection should be
inspected again from a sturdier platform. The yellowing color of the synthetic materials could
indicate that the material has degraded and has lost some of its adhesion properties.
Some of the synthetic material has been applied the edges of the figure's feet. There are
spots of this material dripped on the tops of the figure's feet.
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Treatment Options:
Part One:
The following treatments should take place regardless of how the surface color is treated.
1. Cleaning particulate matter and bird guano:
The sculpture should be washed with a solution of anionic detergent in water, applied
using a soft-bristled brush and rinsed with water.
2. Removal of old and degraded coating:
These can be removed using a variety of different methods, and it is likely that more than
one of the techniques/materials listed below may need to be used in the process. The
removal of the coating will likely result in the removal of the loose-powdery corrosion
products on the surface. If done properly, none of the techniques will take the sculpture
down to bare metal. With the coatings removed, the sculpture will continue have the
tonality of green and black. Each technique should be tested prior to treating the entire
surface:
• Chemically: Using paint strippers (followed by water rinsing) and/or organic
solvents applied locally using cotton pads
• Water blasting using a hot water pressure washer at 3,000 psi
• Micro-abrasive blasting with dry ice or walnut shells
• Using an Nd:Yag conservation laser
3. Repair of open seams and cracks:
As noted, there is at least one open seam and one crack observed on the sculpture; once
the applied coating and paint are removed it is possible that more will be revealed.
The opens seams should be filled with epoxy resin bulked with bronze powder, as
needed.
Cracks should be repaired by drilling and threading holes at each of the cracks and
inserting a small bronze threaded pin into each of the holes to stop the expansion. The
cracks should be filled with epoxy bulked with bronze powder.
4. Inspection and repair of the connection between the capstone and bronze:
This should be done in conjunction with the stone treatment, if the work is being done by
different contractors.
The yellow synthetic material should be removed mechanically from the capstone and the
connection should be inspected. If the bronze is stable, a new waterproofing material
which is appropriate for use on historic stone should be used to fill the joint as needed.
This material should be determined in conjunction with the contractor responsible for the
stone work.
If the bronze appears unstable, which seems unlikely based on our initial inspection, a
plan to re-set the Monument should be developed in conjunction with a structural
engineer.
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Part Two: Surface Coloration:
Option 1:
The last time a treatment campaign was undertaken the decision was made to"cover the
disfiguring areas of black weathering products using paint."
This process could be repeated using the similar techniques. The surface can be painted
and/or patinated in spots to give the sculpture a uniform green coloration.
There are numerous paint systems and patina formulations that can be used to achieve
this result. The products used should be tested and approved by a designated curator or
curatorial committee from the Town (see next section).
Once the desired coloration is achieved, the sculpture should be coated with three coats
of Incralac. This should be followed by a coat of paste wax applied cold which serves as a
sacrificial layer for the acrylic coating.
Option 2:
Apply a brown patina using traditional patina techniques. This includes heating the
bronze with a propylene-fueled torch and applying oxidizing chemicals such as ferric nitrate,
potassium permanganate or liver of sulfur.
The brown colors can range from reddish to blackish and can be adjusted by changing the
solutions. The patina can be light, allowing greens to show through, or deep so the figure will
appear a uniform brown. As with Option#1, tests should be conducted for review, and a final
coloration should be approved by a designated curator or curatorial committee.
Once the desired coloration is achieved, the sculpture should be coated with three coats
of Incralac. This should be followed by a coat of paste wax applied cold which serves as a
sacrificial layer for the acrylic coating.
Option 3:
Once the sculpture is free of old coatings do not modify the color in any way and apply
the Incralac and wax as noted in Options #1 and 2.
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Discussion about Patina:
In the majority of the projects in which we have been involved communities usually
decide to patinate the sculptures to a brown coloration. However, each community and each
sculpture is different. For as long as most people can remember, the Minuteman has been some
variation of green and that is important. The same has been true for sculptures we have treated in
other places and many of those communities have decided that it was important to restore the
surface similar to the way it looked when it was installed. It is clear that the sculpture was not
patinated green originally. Nothing that we have proposed would cause damage to the sculpture.
We have treated some of the most recognizable outdoor sculptures in Massachusetts and the
region (the Shaw Memorial, the Brewer Fountain, in Boston and the Statue of Freedom in
Washington, DC)using the techniques described. Treatment plans similar to what is described in
this report have been approved by curators, art historians, engineers, and material scientists on
past projects.
The best way to protect to the sculpture for future generations is to apply a coating to the surface.
Points to Consider Moving Forward:
1. No matter which way the Town decides to go with the treatment, it is important to have a
designated curator who is responsible for making aesthetic decisions. Having a small committee
(1 to 4)people is usually helpful, but one person in that committee should have the final approval
about how the sculpture should ultimately look.
2. A maintenance plan should be developed and the followed through yearly. The plan should
involve washing the sculpture once or twice a year and applying a new coat of wax, and
inspecting the coating for signs of failure. It is best if this process is done by the conservator who
treats the sculpture. This process will not only help protect the bronze, but it will keep it looking
good year after year. There are no man-made objects that stay outdoors in New England every
minute of every day which do not need to be cared for on a consistent basis.
Joshua Craine
June 2016
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve Line-Item Transfer - Title and Property Insurance for 20 Pelham Road Property (5
min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Carl Valente, Town Manager
1.5
SUMMARY:
The Town has two unbudgeted insurance premiums related to the purchase of 20 Pelham Road:
. Title Insurance: $12,037
. Property Insurance: $23,450
To cover these costs staff recommends asking Town Meeting to transfer$36,000 from line item 2170
Uninsured Losses to line-item 2160 Property & Liability Insurance. This transfer can be done under Article
28, Amend the FY2017 Operating, Enterprise and CPA Budgets.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to recommend to Town Meeting the transfer of$36,000 to line-item 2160 Property and Liability
Insurance from line-item 2170 Uninsured Losses.
FOLLOW-UP:
Revise Motion for Town Meeting.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/24/2017 6:40 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Review and Approve Final Draft of Brookhaven Memorandum of Agreement (5 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Carl F. Valente, Town Manager
1.6
SUMMARY:
No vote is requested at this time. The MOA will be signed if Town Meeting approves Article 44, rezoning
the Brookhaven property.
At the Selectmen's meeting on April 12, the Board and Brookhaven reached a tentative agreement on the
Memorandum of Agreement negotiated as part of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting Article 44. Attached is the
revised draft of this MOA, for Board questions and comments.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
NA
FOLLOW-UP:
TMO and Town Counsel will make any further edits.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/24/2017 6:45 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Article Positions & Presenters ATM 2017 (5
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Suzanne Barry
1.7
SUMMARY:
Continued Board discussion regarding:
• Assignment of Articles to Selectmen
• Selectmen positions on Articles
o Zoning Articles
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen's O ffic e
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/24/2017 6:50 p.m.
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Water & Sewer Commitments
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
David J Pinsonneault
C.1
SUMMARY:
Water& Sewer Commitment Sectionl $1,795,801.63
Water& Sewer Commitment Cycle 9 $ 229,036.38
Water& Sewer Commitment Finals $ 8,454.52
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the above Water& Sewer commitments.
FOLLOW-UP:
Treasurer/ Collector
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/24/2017
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
d Water&Sower CbimaCrrm427 117 CavanMomm)
Department of Public Works
' � Town of Lexington
Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds
M
FISCAL YEAR 2017
COMMITMENT SPOI 17 SECTION 1 GRAND TOTALS
WATER $678,280.63 $678,280.63
SEWER $1,117,521.00 $1,117,621.00
TOTAL.: $1,795,801.63 $1,795,801.63
To the Collector of Revenue for the Town of Lexington:
You are hereby authorized and required to levy and collect of the persons named
in the list of water/sewer charges herewith committed to you and each one of his/her
respective portion herein set down of the sum total of such list. Said sum being-
one miltion, seven hundredninety f ve thousand, eight hundredone do(tars and6311oo
And' pay the some into the treasury of the Town of Lexington
and to exercise the powers conferred by low in regard thereto.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF SELECTMEN 04/24/17
Treasurer Collector, Director of Public'Works,Water/Sewer Billing
Department of Publlic Works
ids Town of Lexington
1r
Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds
FISCAL YEAR 2017
March 2017 cycle 9 Billing
CYCLE 9 GRAND TOTALS
March 2017
WATER $221,789.13 $221,789.13
SEWER $2,141.20 $2,141.20
FEE FOR BEDFORD $5,106.05 $5,106.05
TOTAL: $229,036.38 $229,036.38
To the Collector of Revenue for the Town of Lexington:
You are hereby authorized and required to levy and collect of the persons named
in the list of water/sewer charges herewith committed to you and each one of his/her
respective portion herein set down of the sum total' of such list. Said sum being:
Two h ndra dtwentyynine thousand thirty-six doffars an.ci 381100
And pay the some into the treasury of the Town of Lexington
and to exercise the powers conferred by law in regard thereto.
DIRECT--.-t?---fffR/// OF PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF SELECTMEN 4/24/17
Treasurer/Collector, Director of Public Works, Water/Sewer Billing
Department of Public Works
17fl7S Town of Lexington
Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds
FISCAL YEAR 2017
M Pr
PN MARCH 2017 Final Water Bills
FINALS GRAND TOTALS
WATER $3,206.16 $3,206.16
SEWER $5,248.36 $5,248.36
TOTAL: $8,454.52 $8,454.52
To the ColIector of Revenue for the Town of Lexington:
You are hereby authorized and required to levy and collect of the persons named
in the list of water/sewer charges herewith committed to you and each one of his/her
respective portion herein set down of the sum total of such list. Said sum being:
Eight thousan,,4four hundredfiftyfour doffars and521loo
And pay the some into the treasury of the Town of Lexington
and to exercise the powers coniferr,ed by law in regard thereto.
DIIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF: SELECTMEN 4/24/2017
Trea surer/Col lector, Director of Public Works, WaterZSewer Billing
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve and Sign Proclamation- Lexington Garden Club
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Suzanne Barry, Chair
C.2
SUMMARY:
You are being asked to sign a proclamation to commemorate the 141st year of the Lexington Garden Club.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen's O ffic e
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/24/2017
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve and Sign Proclamation- National Public Works Week
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Suzanne Barry, Chair
C.3
SUMMARY:
You are being asked to sign a proclamation to commemorate the National Public Works Week 5/21-5/27
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen's O ffic e
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/24/2017
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
D 20117 Nationr.sd llullrk Works Week Rackup Matorrinl
O �°A
Sown of Lexington, f uaWrottOM
AP JLW
IF7GT0.- OFFICE OF SELECTMEN
SUZANNE E.BARRY,CHAIRMAN
PETER C.J.KELLEY
JOSEPH N.PATO TEL:(781)698-4580
MICHELLE L.CICCOLO FAX: (781)863-9468
DOUGLAS M.LUCENTE
Proclamation
Whereas: the services of the Public Works Department in Lexington are an integral part of
the everyday lives of all of its citizens; and
Whereas: the support of the citizens of Lexington is vital to the efficient operation of public
works systems and programs such as water, sewers, streets and highways, public
buildings, and solid waste collection and disposal; and
Whereas: the health, safety and comfort of the citizens of Lexington greatly depends on its
public works services; and
Whereas: the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design,
and construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works
employees; and
Whereas: the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated employees in the public works
department is materially influenced by the knowledge that their work is
appreciated.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN of the Town of Lexington,
Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim the week of May 14 to 20, 2017 as
National Public Works Week
in the Town of Lexington and call upon all citizens to join us in recognizing the employees of the
Lexington Public Works Department.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands and caused the seal of Lexington to be affixed
herewith on the 241h of April 2017.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve One-Day Liquor License-Lexington Historical Society
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Suzanne Barry, Chairman
C.4
SUMMARY:
The Lexington Historical Society is requesting a One-Day Alcohol License for the purpose of a Trivia Night
fundraiser to be held at the Lexington Depot at 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA on May 6, 2017 from 4 p.m.
to 6 p.m.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen's O ffic e
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/24/2017
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
D 11 ll Day, �j uor�j a nso �Y±vgton V fi�;tzrriud Society Cavan Mom)
f
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VS"ORqN
I 54 TOWN OF LEXINGTON
SELECTMEN'S OFFICE
APRs MTN
APPLICATION FOR
ONE-DAY LIQUOR LICENSE
.:The Board of Selectmen issues one-day liquor licenses to for-profit and non-profit organizations
that serve liquor and charge either a cover charge or for each drink. Please fill in this form
completely and return to the Selectmen's Office along with a check for$25.00 made payable to the
Town of Lexington.
BUSINESS/FUNDRAISING ORGANIZATION: Lrr� iv� N,s f arc Ste;
CONTACT NAME AND NUMBER: 5aral". f-G Ooy„L is
ADDRESS FOR MAILING: Sa ic4y P0 6"X 51 q te,,, 1�NA Qq3 rJ
EMAIL ADDRESS: arC� i fuvLS�fn^U orzc
TITLE/PURPOSE OF EVENT: -�xanorT�`�`at -
LOCATION AND ADDRESS: Le,,c,,,� I�' ,taQ So-zig& 13 r}ep� S I
DATE OF FUNCTION:
TIMES OF FUNCTION:
TYPE OF LIQUOR TO BE SERVED: `; ►�e� r
DATE AND TIME WHEN LIQUOR DELIVERED: 3�
DATE AND TIME WHEN LIQUOR REMOVED:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Authorized Signature Federal Identification No. or
Social Security Number
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Exemption 3 - Update: Fire Union Bargaining
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Carl Valente, Town Manager
E.1
SUMMARY:
Suggested Motion by Chair for Executive Session:I move that the Board go into Executive Session to
discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Fire union; and to reconvene in Open Session
only to adjourn. Further, as Chairman I declare that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental
effect on the bargaining position of the Town.
Update on bargaining with Fire Union.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
4/24/2017 7:00 p.m.