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Home My WebLink About1989-03-06 to 1989-05-13 ATM-min ,07 1989 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 27, 1989 The meeting was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:00 p.m., in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 190 Town Meeting Members present out of a current membership of 199. 8:00 p.m. The invocation was offered by Town Meeting Member, Robert Whitman. 8:03 p.m. The Moderator asked the Members to observe a moment of silence in memory of Town Meeting Member, John Ward. 8:03 p.m. Town Clerk, Bernice H. Fallick, read the Warrant for the Meeting until waived. 8:05 p.m. The Town Clerk read the Constable's Return of the Warrant. The Moderator stated that meetings were scheduled for March 29, April 3, 5, 10, 12. There would be no meetings the week of April 17, and meetings would resume on April 24 and continue on Mondays and Wednesdays as necessary. She further explained procedures. The Articles will be taken up in order with the following notations; Article 38 on April 26; the hotel articles will be offered on separate evenings; Indefinite Postponement will be moved on Articles 9, 10, 13, 15, 19, 20. No articles will be taken after 10:30 p.m.; the Selectmen have prepared a list of out of order filler articles to be used at that time of the evening. ----------------------- ARTICLE 2. REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES 8:14 p.m. The Moderator explained that this articles would remain open throughout the Meeting. Jacquelyn Smith, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, moved that the Report of the Town Manager be accepted and placed on file. Richard White, Town Manager, presented the Report. 8:39 p.m. Following a unanimous voice vote, the Moderator declared the Report to have been accepted and placed on file. 8:39 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, moved that the Report of the Appropriations Committee be accepted and placed on file. Mr. O'Sullivan presented the Report. 8:51 p.m. Following a unanimous voice vote, the Moderator declared the Report to have been accepted and placed on file. 8:52 p.m. Sheldon Spector, Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee, moved that the Report of the Capital Expenditures be accepted and placed on file. Mr. Spector commented. 8:53 p.m. Following a unanimous voice vote, the Moderator declared the Report to have been accepted and placed on file. 8:54 p.m. Carolyn Wilson, Pr.2, moved that the Report of the Cary Lecture Series be accepted and placed on file and that the Committee be discharged. Raymond Culler, Chairman of the Cary Lecture Series, presented the Report. 8:58 p.m. Following a unanimous voice vote, the Moderator declared the Report to have been accepted and placed on file. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, CONT. - MARCH 27, 1989) ARTICLE 3. APPOINTMENTS TO CARY LECTURE SERIES MOTION: That a committee of three be appointed by the passed Moderator to have the charge of the lectures under the see this page wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzanna E. Cary for the current year. 8.59 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. Following a unanimous voice vote at 8:59 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. ARTICLE 4. OPERATING BUDGET MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the ensuing fiscal year and raised in the tax levy except where a transfer is indicated they shall be passed provided by such a transfer. see P. 312 9:00 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. The Moderator read the following line items: Schools 1110 Public School- Education 26,401,155 (Of which $63,574 is for out of state travel.) To which the sum of $250,000 in available and anticipated P.L. 874 and other available and anticipated P.L. 874 and other notice of Federal. and State Funds, along with anticipated athletic receipts reconsideration is to be applied and the balance of $26,151,155 is to be raised in p. 312 the tax levy. 9:01 p.m. Polly Hodgson Woodworth, Chairman of School Committee, presented background information. 9:04 p.m. Philip Geiger, Superintendent of Schools, explained the specifics of the budget. Questions followed as to out of state travel, maintenance, media library, newsletters, music fees, guidance cuts, student services, numbers of teachers and students, life skills program, and other specifics. 10:21 p.m. The Moderator resumed the reading of the following line items: 1120 Regional Vocational Technical High School Assessment 372,904 Employee Benefits 2110 Contributory Pension Fund 2,079,175 - -/� 2110 notice of reconsid- 2120 Non - Contributory Pension 198,000 eration see p. 312 2130 Pension Funding 291,000 2140 Retirement Expenses 15,150 2150 Insurance 3,489,728 2150 notice of reconsid- eration see p.312 Debt Service 2210 Funded Debt 925,000 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, CONT. —MARCH 27, 1989) 2220 Interest on Debt 711,552 2230 Tax & Bond Anticipation Loans 25,000 2230 Exempt Debt 2,230,500 Pub lic Works Department 3100 Personal Services 2,217,180 - -3 notice of recon. see p. 312 (Of which $20,000 is to be transferred from the Parking Meter Fund) 3120 Expenses 3,145,484 - -% notice of recon. see p. 312 10:22 p.m. Fred Rosenberg, Pr. 9, questioned the philosophy and approach to the budget presentation, and the possibility of Town Meeting losing control. Richard White, Town Manager, responded. 10:28 p.m. Sam Silverman, Pr. 5, questioned the Unfunded Pension Liability. John Ryan, Comptroller, stated the intent to have an actuary present when the article associated with Chapter 697 is presented. Mr. Silverman questioned the DPW budget and Mr. White responded. 10:31 p.m. Florence Baturin, Pr. 5, made the following motion: That the School Budget (line item 111.0) be increased by not passed $50,000 to eliminate user .fees for instrumental music. see below Town Counsel Norman Cohen stated that the money could not be directed to music use but was merely being added to the School Budget Selectman Marshall stated that choices had been made and that the Meeting would be setting up a difficult process for future negotiations. Mr. O'Sullivan stated that a majority of the Appropriations Committee was not in favor of the motion. There was further discussion for and against. Following a voice vote at 10:38 p.m., the Moderator declared the amendment not to have been adopted. William Welch, Pr. 2, questioned leaf pickup and composting and Richard Spi_ers, DPW, and the Town Manager replied. Public Safety of notice 4100 Police Department Personal Services 2,240,779 n m ice of (Of which $52,000 is to be transferred from the Parking p 312 Meter Fund) 4100 Police Department Expenses 255,971 (Of which $3,848 is to be transferred from the Parking Meter Fund) Fire Services 4200 Fire Department Personal Services 2,272,600 4200 Fire Department. Expenses 167,295 I y ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, CONT. - MARCH 27, 1989) Bu ilding & Zoning Inspection 4310 Inspection Department Personal Services 138,902 4310 Inspection Department Expenses 4,225 Library Services 5110 Library Personal Services 799,180 5110 Library Expenses 230,700 I (In addition, $20,415 in Regular State Aid and $8,161 in Supplemental State Aid to Public Libraries is also available for use by the Trustees of the Library.) Recreation 5210 Recreation Personal Services 203,627 5210 Recreation Expenses 27,660 Town Celebrations Committee 10,000 Health 6110 Health Personal Services 96,469 6110 Health Expenses 22,550 6120 Visiting Nurse & Community Health 8,400 6130 Rabies Clinic 3,350 6140 Animal Control Personal Services 20,184 6140 Animal Control Expenses 8,280 Council on Aging 6210 Council on Aging Personal Services 61,805 6210 Council on Aging Expenses 56,496 Veterans 631.0 Veterans Administration 17,392 6310 Veterans Expenses 391 6320 Veterans Aid & Expenses 10,000 6330 Graves Registration 200 6340 Soldiers Burial 500 6410 Human Services 125,150 -- notice of recon. see p. 312 General Government 7110 Selectmen Personal Services 44,151 7110 Selectmen Expenses 12,350 7120 Town Manager Personal Services 190,481 7120 Town Manager Expenses 12,850 7130 Temporary Help & Overtime 36,750 7131 Clerical Pool 17,434 7133 Fire & Police Medical 36,444 7134 Out of State Travel 7,500 7135 General Professional Services 86,500 311 .am, a ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, CONT. - MARCH 27, 1989) 7136 Director of Guides 1,500 14,000 7137 Tuition & Training 12,000 7138 instate Travel 6,250 7140 Printing Town Report Legislative Appropriation Committee 950 7210 APP Boards & committees 7,400 7220 miscellaneous Bo Finance 7310 Comptroller Personal Services 143,576 7310 comptroller Expenses 112,850 7320 Treasurer/Collector Personal Services 120,901 7320 Treasurer/Collector Expenses 14)850 And further that the Treasurer and Collector is hereby authorized to enter into compensating balance agreements during fiscal year 1990, as permitted by General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53F. 7330 Assessors Personal Services 102,216 7330 Assessors Expenses 9,710 48, 7350 Data Processing Enhancement 000 --- notice of recon.see p.312 Staff 7410 Legal Fees 143,360 10:45 p.m. Fred Rosenberg, p 9, moved adjournment until 8 P.m•, Wednesday, March 29. Following a voice vote at 10:45 p.m., the moderator declared the motion not to have passed. 7410 Legal Expenses 31,640 7420 Town Clerk Personal Services 87,610 10:47 p.m. Robert Domnitz, Pr. 6, questioned the legal expenses and Town Counsel, Norman Cohen, responded. 7420 Town Clerk Expenses 2,480 7430 Board of Registrars Personal Services 1,645 7430 Board of Registrars Expenses 31,840 7440 Elections/Town Clerk 12,475 7450 Elections/Selectmen 18,100 Community Development -Z� 7510 Planning Board Personal Services 89,355 7510 Planning Board Expenses 6,900 7520 Board of Appeals Personal Services 21,147 7520 Board of Appeals Expenses 900 7530 Conservation c Personal Services 51,238 10:49 p.m. Paul Hamburger, Pr. 5, questioned the line item 7350 Data Processing Enhancement and the Capital item. John Ryan, Comptroller, explained the distinction. ( ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, CONT. - MARCH 27, 1989) 7530 Conservation Commission Expenses 10,730 7540 Historic Districts Commission 2,800 Following a voice vote at 10:50 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion offered by Mrs. Smith to have been adopted. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, served Notice of Reconsideration of Line Item 1110 Public School- Education® Robert Domnitz, Pr. 6, served Notice of Reconsideration on Line Items 2110 (Contributory Pension Fund), 2150 (Insurance), 3100 (Public Works Personal Services), 3120 (Public Works Expenses), 4100 (Police Department Expenses). Sheldon Spector, Capital Expenditures, served Notice of Reconsideration on Line Item 7350 (Data Processing Enhancement). Leonora Feeney, Pr.2, served Notice of Reconsideration on Line Item 6410 (Human Services). Clarification of the above actions ensued. 10:55 p.m. Selectman Jacquelyn Smith moved adjournment until Wednesday, March 29, 1989, at 8 p.m. Following a voice vote at 10:55 p.m, the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. A true copy. Attest: X93 iJ ADjOURNFD SESSION - 1989 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING_ MARCH 29, 1989 The meeting was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:00 p.m., in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 182 Town Meeting Members present. 8.00 p.m. The invocation was offered by Reverend Polly Guild of the Follen Unitarian/Universalist Church. 8:04 p.m. The Moderator declared a formal recess. Bernice Fallick, Town Clerk, recognized Town Staff, the Board of Registrars, School Department Staff and students, and Lexington Election officials, thanking them for the important role they play in the election process. 8:10 p.m. The Moderator declared the Meeting to be in session. ---------------------------- ARTICLE 2. REPORTS 8 p.m. Judy Uhrig, Planning Board, stated that the Planning Board Reports had been distributed. 8:12 p.m. Sheldon Spector, Capital Expenditures Committee, presented a report for the Committee. 8:19 p.m. Carolyn Wilson, Recreation Committee, presented an update on the Lincoln Street Recreation Area. ARTICLE 5. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SETTLEMENTS MOTION: That $277,000 be appropriated for the ensuing fiscal year, in addition to those authorized under Article 4 of this warrant, to fund cost items (a) included in collective bargaining agreements reached passed between the Town and employee organizations and (b) see below resulting from such agreements as they bear on the Town employee wage and salary plan, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. The amount voted is to be distributed among the personal services accounts as authorized by the Board. of Selectmen. 8:22 p.m. Presented by Selectman William Dailey. 8:24 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, recommended favorable action. Following a unanimous voice vote at 8:25 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -MARCH 29,1989) ARTICLE 6. WATER OPERATIONS MOTION: That the sum of $2,865,075 be appropriated to fund the operation of the Water Division of the Department of Public Works, and to raise such amount $2,865,075 be transferred from the Water Enterprise Fund. 8:25 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. For informational purposes Article 7 was included in the presentation. Discussions as to depreciation followed with responses from Mrs. Smith, Town Manager White, and Mark Johnson of Deloit Haskins. 8:43 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, stated passed favorable positions on both Article 6 and 7. see below 8:43 p.m. Frank Sandy, Pr.6, asked for Article 16, Water Mains, to be included. Explanation of debt funding followed. Considerable discussion followed as to sewer and water costs, costs of maintaining or replacing pipes, well water metering, sewer output meters, watchdog agencies, plans for future economy, measuring and control of unaccounted for water loss, school use, drought management plans, usage by Hanscom Field, institutional use. Following a unanimous voice vote at 9:08 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. ARTICLE 7. SEWER OPERATIONS MOTION: That the sum of $2,785,801 be appropriated to fund the operation of the Sewer Division of the passed Department of Public Works, and to raise such amount see below $2,785,801 be transferred from the Sewer Enterprise Fund. 9:08 p.m. Presented by Selectman Smith. Following a unanimous voice vote at 9:09 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. ARTICLE 8. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR (FY 89) MOTION: That the sum of $68,300 be appropriated to the Public School Education line item of the Fiscal Year passed 1989 budget and to raise such amount $68,300 be see p. 315 transferred from the Unreserved Fund Balance. 9:09 p.m. Presented by Albert Zabin, School Committee. Mr. Zabin explained the need to replace two leaking fuel oil tanks aT l (ADJOURNED SESSION, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. - MARCH 29,1989) at schools. 9:11 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, recommended favorable action. 9:11 p.m. Selectman Paul Marshall commented. favorably. 9:12 p.m. John Willson, Pr.6, stated that the Town should begin to plan for failure on additional older tanks. Following a unanimous voice vote at 9:12 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. ARTICLE 9. PRIOR YEARS' UNPAID BILLS MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. IPP 9:13 p.m. Presented by Selectman Paul Marshall. see below Following a unanimous voice vote at 9:13 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. ARTICLE 10. SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. IPP 9:13 p.m. Presented by Selectman Paul Marshall. Following a unanimous voice vote at 9:13 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. ARTICLE 11. RESERVE FUND MOTION: That the sum of $250,000 be appropriated for passed the Reserve Fund, and that such amount be raised in the see below tax levy. 9 :14 p.m. Presented by Selectman William Dailey. 9:15 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, spoke in favor. Following a unanimous voice vote at 9:15 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. (A DJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETINC,CONT. -MARCH 29,1989) ARTICLE 12, TAX ANTICIPATION BORROWING MOTION: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue for the fiscal passed year beginning July 1, 1989 and to issue a note or notes see below therefor, payable within one year, under G.L.c. 44, sec. 4 as amended, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, under G.L. c. 44, sec. 17. 9:16 p.m. Presented by Selectman William Dailey. Following a unanimous voice vote at 9:17 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. ARTICLE 13. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. IPP 9:17 p.m. Presented by Selectman William Dailey. see below Following a unanimous voice vote at 9:18 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. ARTICLE 14. CONSERVATION FUND MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. IPP see below 9:19 p.m. Presented by Joyce Miller, Conservation Committee. Following a unanimous voice vote at 9:20 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. ARTICLE 15. STABILIZATION FUND MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. IPP see below 9:20 p.m. Presented by Selectman John Eddison Following a unanimous voice vote at 9:22 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. -; r7 (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. - MARCH 29,1989) ARTICLE 16. WATER MAINS MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install new or replacement water mains and line and reline water mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may passed determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or see below otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; to appropriate $1,420,000 for such installation and lining and land acquisition; and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow $1,420,000 under G.L. c.44, s8(5). 9:23 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. 9:27 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, spoke in favor. 9:28 p.m. Nicholas Cannalonga, Capital Expenditures Committee, spoke in favor. Questions followed as to traffic, Enterprise funding, bonding with answers from Mrs. Smith, the Town Manager and Town Counsel. Following a unanimous voice vote at 9:38 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. ARTICLE 17. INSTALL DRAINS /WIDENING, DEEPENING OR ALTERING BROOKS MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to install drains in Adams Street or other land as the Selectmen may determine, including the widening, deepening or altering the course of brooks, passed streams and water courses and the construction of new see below channels in said other land, in accordance with Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; and to appropriate the sum of $140,000 for such installation and land acquisition, and that to raise such amount $140,000 be transferred from the Unreserved Fund Balance. 9:35 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. 9:41 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, recommended favorable action. 9:41 p.m. Nicholas Cannalonga, Capital Expenditures Committee, spoke in favor. Following a unanimous voice vote at 9:42 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. c 9 (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETINE CONT. -MARCH 29,1989) ARTICLE 18. BUTTERFIELD DAM REHABILITATION MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to rehabilitate the Butterfield Pond Dam, in accordance with Chapter 263 of the Acts of 1926, as amended or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain, purchase or passed otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in see below land necessary therefor; and to appropriate the sum of $40,000 for such rehabilitation and land acquisition, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. 9:43 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. 9 :45 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, recommended favorable action. 9:45 p.m. Richard Perry, Capital Expenditures Committee, spoke in favor. Discussion followed. Following a unanimous voice vote at 9:54 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. ARTICLE 19. CONSTRUCT SIDEWALIZS MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. I pp 9:54 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. see below Several residents stated that the Town is not doing enough to construct sidewalks. Following a voice vote at 10:02 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. ARTICLE 20. SANITARY SEWERS MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. Ipp 10:03 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. see below Following a unanimous voice vote at 10:03 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. 319 (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT.- MARCH 29,1989) ARTICLE 21. PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT MOTION: That the sum of $280,000 be appropriated for the purchase by or with the approval of the Selectmen of passed equipment for the Department of Public Works, and that see below such amount be raised in the tax levy. 10:04 p.m. Presented by Selectman William Dailey. Following a unanimous voice vote at 10:07 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. ARTICLE 22. STREET IMPROVEMENTS MOTION: That the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to issue highway Reimbursement Notes of the Town under G.L. c.44, sec.6, as amended, in anticipation of reimbursement by the Commonwealth for highway recon.struction and improvements under the passed authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws as funded, see below and that notes issued for a shorter period than two years may be refunded by the issue of new notes maturing withing two years from the date of the original obligation; that the Selectmen are authorized to accept highway funds from all sources; that, in addition the sum of $300,000 be appropriated for highway improvements, and that to raise such amount $274,500 be transferred from the appropriation voted under Article 6 of the Warrant for the November 26, 1984, Special Town Meeting and $25,500 be raised in the tax levy. 10:08 p.m. Presented by Selectman McSweeney. 10:10 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, spoke in favor. 10:10 p.m. Karen Dooks, Capital Expenditures Committee, voiced support. Several Town Meeting Members asked for inclusion of specific streets. Following a unanimous voice vote at 10 :22 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. 0Of (ADJOURNED SESSI TOWN MEETING,CONT. MARCH 29,1989) ARTICLE 23. STREET ACCEPTANCE AND CONSTRUCTION MOTION: To establish as Town ways and accept the layout of the following Town ways: Hampton Road from Concord Avenue a distance of 590 feet, more or less, southwesterly to end; Clematis Road from Allen Street a distance of 705 feet, passed more or less, easterly to end; see below Dover Lane from Pleasant Street a distance of 540 feet, more or less, northerly to end; South Rindge Avenue from Bow Street a distance of 1125 feet, more or less, to Rindge Avenue; Valleyfield Street from Bridge Street a distance of 450 feet, more or less, northerly to end; all as laid out by the Selectmen and shown upon plans on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated November 4, 1988, and to authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor. 10:22 p.m. Presented by Selectman Leo McSweeney. Following a unanimous voice vote at 10:24 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. ARTICLE 24. PARKING LOT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MOTION: That the sum of $100,000 be appropriated for passed, see parking lot operation and maintenance in the Town, and below that such amount be transferred from Parking Funds. Notice of recon. 10:25 p.m. Presented by Selectman Leo McSweeney. 10:25 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, spoke in favor. Questions followed. Following a unanimous voice vote at 10:36 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed. 10:37 p.m. Iris Wheaton, Pr 7, served Notice of Reconsideration on Article 24. 10:37 p.m. Selectman Jacquelyn Smith moved that the Meeting be adjourned until Monday, April 3, at 8 p.m. A true copy. Attest: Bernice H. Fallick Town Clerk 0 ' ) ADJOURNED SESSION - 1989 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING APRIL 3, 1989 The meeting was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:00 p.m., in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 181 Town Meeting Members present. 8:00 p.m. The invocation was offered by Reverend Bill Gardner of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. 8:04 p.m. The Moderator declared a formal recess. Senator Kraus presented the National Merit Finalists from Lexington High School. 8:09 p.m. The Moderator declared the meeting to be in order. ----------------------------- -------- ARTICLE 2. REPORTS John Oberteuffer stated that the School Committee would be holding an information meeting on the Computer Program on April 13. .................................... ARTICLE 25. WESTVIEW CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION MOTION: That the sum of $86,000 be appropriated for the development and maintenance of Westview Cemetery, and to passed raise such amount $86,000 be transferred from the see below Westview Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund. 8:12 p.m. Presented by Selectman Leo McSweeney. 8:13 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, recommended favorable action. 8-14 p.m. Sheldon Spector, Capital Expenditures Committee, recommended favorable action. Following a voice vote at 8:15 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed unanimously. ------------------------------------ ARTICLE 26. DPW BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS MOTION: That the sum of $92,000 be appropriated for making extraordinary repairs to the Public Works building and for architectural services for an addition passed to and remodeling of the existing Public Works building, see p.322 and that such amount be transferred from the Unreserved Fund Balance. 8:16 p.m. Presented by Selectman Leo McSweeney. 8:17 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, spoke in favor on the entire sum. 8:18 p.m. Karen Dooks, Capital Expenditures Committee, stated that the Committee was opposed to the $12,000 architectural study. Mrs. Dooks made the following motion: That Article 26 be amended as follows: 1. Replace "$92,000" with "$80,000" not passed 2. Delete the words see p. 322 "and for architectural services for an addition to and remodeling of the existing Public Works building" e ca e'1 (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. —APRIL 3, 1989) 8:20 p.m. Selectman McSweeney spoke against the amendment. There were further questions and answers. 8:25 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, spoke against the amendment. 8:29 p.m. Following a voice vote, the Moderator declared that the amendment offered by Mrs. Dooks was not adopted. I Following a voice vote at 8 :30 p.m., the Moderator declared that the motion offered by Mr. McSweeney was adopted. ARTICLE 27. POLICE STATION ALTERATIONS MOTION: That the sum of $63,912 be appropriated to remodel and reconstruct and purchase additional passed equipment for the Police Station building, and that see below such amount be raised in the tax levy. notice of recon. p.323 8 :30 p.m. Presented by Selectman William Dailey 8 :31 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, spoke in favor. 8 :22 p.m. Nicholas Cannalonga, Capital Expenditures Committee, spoke in favor. Questions followed as to priority, availability of state funds, and specific allotments of money. Following a voice vote at 8 :39 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed unanimously. ARTICLE 28. FIRE TRUCK PURCHASE MOTION: That the sum of $176,550 be appropriated to purchase a new fire engine, that such amount be raised passed in the tax levy, and that the Selectmen be authorized to see below trade in or sell an existing fire engine with the proceeds to be applied to the new fire engine. 8 :39 p.m. Presented by Selectman Leo McSweeney. 8:41 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, spoke in favor.. 8 :41 p.m. Richard Perry, Capital Expenditures Committee, recommended favorable action. Questions and answers followed on depreciation and fixed asset accounting. Following a voice vote at 8:44 p.m., the Moderator declared unanimous passage of the motion. (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -APRIL 3, 1.989) ARTICLE 29. AMBULANCE PURCHASE MOTION: That the sum of $81,320 be appropriated to passed purchase a new ambulance, and that such amount be see below raised in the tax levy. 8:44 p.m. Presented by Selectman Leo McSweeney. 8:47 p.m. Paul Hamburger served Notice of Reconsideration on Article 27. 8:47 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, spoke in favor of Article 29. 8:48 p.m. Richard Perry, Capital Expenditures Committee, spoke in favor. Following a voice vote at 8:50 p.m., the Moderator declared unanimous passage. ARTICLE 30. UNDERGROUND TANK TESTING MOTION: That the sum of $26,750 be appropriated to test Town owned underground fuel storage tanks, and Passed see below that such amount be raised in the tax levy. 8:51 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. 8:52 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, spoke in favor. 8:52 p.m. Richard Perry, Capital Expenditures Committee, spoke in favor. 8:53 p.m. Joel. Adler, Conservation Commission, stated support. 8:54 p.m. Fire Chief John Bergeron explained the expected program for excavating and replacing the tanks and. the possibility of having to come back for additional funding. The Town intends to replace steel tanks with fiberglass. Following a voice vote at 8:56 p.m., the Moderator declared unanimous passage. ARTICLE 31. FINANCIAL OPERATIONS SOFTWARE MOTION: That the sum of $200,000 be appropriated to purchase computer software for the Financial passed Department, and that such amount be transferred from the p•324 Unreserved Fund Balance. 8:56 p.m. Presented by Selectman Paul Marshall. 9:05 p.m. John Ryan, Comptroller, explained the desire to purchase databased software to run on the Vax 750 and specific problems with the current system. 9:14 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, recommended favorable action. 9:17 p.m. Paul Hamburger, Capital Expenditures Committee, spoke in favor. (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -APRIL 3, 1989) Questions and answers followed. 9:36 p.m. Brian Adley, Pr 9, moved the question. Following a voice vote at 9:37 p.m., the Moderator declared that the main motion would be before the Meeting. Following a voice vote at 9:37 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion offered by Mr. Marshall to have passed. ARTICLE 32. LINCOLN STREET DEVELOPMENT MOTION: That the sum of $60,000 be appropriated to construct a restroom facility at the Lincoln Street postponed Playground as determined by the Recreation Committee see below with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. Ipp - p•349 9:38 p.m. Presented by Carolyn Wilson, Recreation Committee. 9:44 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, recommended unfavorable action. 9:45 p.m. Karen Dooks, Capital Expenditures Committee, spoke in favor but stated the intent to serve Notice of Reconsideration if passed. Discussion pro and con followed. 10:02 p.m. Robert Whitman moved to postpone action on Article 32 until after completion of Article 38. i His intent was to allow time for further study. Following a voice vote at 10:04 p.m., the Moderator declared Article 32 postponed until after Article 38. ARTICLE 33. HARRINGTON FIELDS DEVELOPMENT MOTION: That the sum of $180,000 be appropriated to passed reconstruct and rehabilitate the two multi - purpose see p. 325 playing fields at Harrington School as determined by the notice of recon. Recreation Committee with the approval of the Board of see p. 325 Selectmen, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. 10:05 p.m. Presented by Brian Adley, Recreation Committee. not. of recon. see p. 355 10:09 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, spoke in did not prevail favor. p.355 10:09 p.m. John Eddison, Board of Selectmen, stated that the Board took no position at this time but would serve Notice of Reconsideration if the article passed at this time. 10:10 p.m. Karen Dooks, Capital Expenditures Committee, stated the same position. Questions and answers followed as to user fees, DPW involvement vs. private vendors, safety. (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT.-APRIL 3, 1989) 10:19 p.m. James McLaughlin, Pr 8, declared his intent to abstain. Following a voice vote at 10:29 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion offered by Mr. Adley to have passed. A sufficient number of members stood to doubt the vote and the following standing vote was tallied: Precinct Yes No Abstain 1, 15 3 2 12 4 1 3 10 5 4 7 10 5 8 8 6 11 6 7 6 10 8 8 7 1 9 11 4 At large 18 2 ------ ------ Totals 106 59 At 10:34 p.m. the Moderator declared passage of the motion. At 10:34 p.m. John Eddison, Board of Selectman, served Notice of Reconsideration. At 10:34 p.m. Jacquelyn Smith, Board of Selectman, moved Adjournment until Wednesday, April 5, at 8 p.m. A true copy. Attest; Bernice H. Fallick, Town Clerk ux , ADJOURNED SESSION - 1989 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING R L , The meeting was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:00 p.m., in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 182 Town Meeting Members present. 8:00 p.m. The invocation was offered by Howard Clark, Senior Minister, Grace Chapel. The Moderator asked Town Meeting to stand in memory of former member and town employee James Cataldo. 8:04 p.m. The Moderator declared a formal recess. Selectman Leo McSweeney spoke on center safety efforts. Ed Barsamian presented further information on the crosswalk safety. 8:06 p.m. The Moderator called the meeting to order. ARTICLE 2. REPORTS 8:08 p.m. Selectman Jacquelyn Smith reported for the Waste Management Task Force. Richard Spiers explained additional programs. 8:25 p.m. Sam Nablo, Field Study Sub - Committee of the Recreation Committee, reported on maintenance and rehabilitation of playing fields. 8:28 p.m. Judith Uhrig, Planning Board, spoke on the status of Planning Board articles. ARTICLE 34. PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MOTION: That the sum of $10,000 be appropriated to purchase and install playground apparatus at selected passed playgrounds as determined by the Recreation Committee see below with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. 8:31 p.m. Presented by Sam Nablo. 8:33 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, spoke in favor. 8:34 p.m. John Eddison, Board of Selectmen, spoke in support. Discussion followed. Following a voice vote at 8:41 p.m., the Moderator declared passage of the motion. 327 (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT.-APRIL 5,1989) ARTICLE 35. LEXPRESS MINI-BUS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MOTION: That the sum of $250,000 be appropriated for a local transportation system, that such amount be raised in the tax levy, and that the Selectmen be authorized to passed apply for, accept and expend funds from the M.B.T.A. or see below any other governmental agency in connection with such local transportation system, and to contract with a private transit company to provide transportation services. 8:42 p.m. Presented by Selectman John Eddison. 8:45 p.m. Bill Mix, Chairman of the Transportation Advisory Committee, spoke for Lexpress. 8.54 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, spoke in favor. Following a voice vote at 8:55 p.m., the Moderator declared passage of the motion. ARTICLE 36. HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLLECTION MOTION: That the sum of $32,000 be appropriated for a contract with a licensed hazardous wastes transport, storage and disposal company or by other methods to passed collect and dispose of residential hazardous wastes; see below that such amount be raised in the tax levy; and that the Selectmen be authorized to select the contractor and to set user fees and take all other steps necessary to carry out this project. 8:56 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. 9:01 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, spoke in favor. Questions followed as to toxicity and possible expansion of collection hours. Following a voice vote at 9:10 p.m., the Moderator declared passage of the motion. -------------- ------------- ARTICLE 37. POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCREDIDATION MOTION: That the sum of $20,000 be appropriated to provide for the certification of the Police Department passed by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement see p. 328 Agencies, and that such amount be transferred from the not. of recon. Unreserved Fund Balance. p.328 9:10 p.m. Presented by Selectman William Dailey. 9:11 p.m. Edith Flynn, Police Manual Policy Committee, presented an explanation. 9:21 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, spoke in favor. Discussion followed as to points for accredidation, community involvement, availability of manual. (ADJOU SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEE °APRIL 5,1989) Following a voice vote at 9 :37 p.m., the Moderator declared passage of the motion. 9 :38 p.m. Daniel Lucas, Pr. 2, served Notice of Reconsideration on Article 37. ARTICLE 38. MISCELLANEOUS SCHOOL ARTICLE 9:38 p.m. John Oberteuffer, School Department, moved passed see below postponement until April 26 when Article 38 will be brought up first. for article as Following a voice vote at 9:38 p.m., the Moderator declared passed see p.348 postponement. ARTICLE 39. CONSERVATION COMMISSION LAND ACCEPTANCE MOTION: That the Town accept as a gift, a parcel of land shown as Lot 23 on Assessors' Property Map 86, now or formerly of Harmon S. White and Edward Green, for passed conservation purposes, including outdoor recreation as see below provided by Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, as amended. 9:39 p.m. Presented by Joel Adler, Conservation Commission. 9:47 p.m. Selectman John Edd :ison voiced unanimous support of the Selectmen. Discussion :followed as to elimination of the developable parcel adjoining in Burlington, the possibility of affordable housing vs. the power lines. Following a voice vote at 9:49 p.m., the Moderator declared unanimous passage. ARTICLE 40. CONSERVATION COMMISSION LAND ACCEPTANCE MOTION: That the town accept as a gift, a parcel of land shown as Lot 131 on Assessors' Property Map 63, passed known as the Woodland Bird Sanctuary, for conservation see below purposes as provided by Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws as amended. 9 :50 p.m. Presented by Joel Adler, Conservation Commission. 9 :55 p.m. John Eddision, Board of Selectmen, unanimously endorsed the motion. Following a voice vote at 9:55 'p.m., the Moderator declared unanimous passage. (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -APRIL 5,1989) ARTICLE 41. ZONING BY -LAW, TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS 9.56 p.m. Karsten Sorensen, Planning Board, moved that this article be postponed until April 10. postponement passed Following a voice vote at 9 :57 p.m., the Moderator declared the see this page motion to postpone to have passed. see p. 332 ------------------------- ARTICLE 42. ZONING BY -LAW, HALF STORY 9:58 p.m. Karsten Sorensen, Planning Board, moved that this IPP see article be indefinitely postponed. this page Following a voice vote at 9:59 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to indefinitely postpone to have passed. ARTICLE 43. ZONING BY -LAW, INSTITUTIONAL USES 9 :59 p.m. Karsten Sorensen, Planning Board, moved postponement postponement of this article until. after Article 41, passed, see this page Following a voice vote at 9:59 p.m.., the Moderator declared passage of the motion to postpone. see p.338 as passed ARTICLE 44. ZONING BY -LAW, CRO TO CD AND R0, MARRETT ROAD (SHERATON) i 10:00 p.m. Karsten Sorensen, Planning Board, moved to postpone post. passed this article until April 24 when it would be first on the agenda. see this page' Following a voice vote at 10:00 p.m., the Moderator declared see p. 346 passage of the motion to postpone. see p. 356 ARTICLE 45. ZONING BY -LAW, CRO TO CD, HARTWELL AVENUE (HILTON) postponement 10:00 p.m. Karsten Sorensen, Planning Board, moved to postpone passed,see this article until April 12 when it would be first on the agenda. this page Following a voice vote at 10:00 p.m., the Moderator declared see p.341 passage of the motion to postpone. see p. 355 ARTICLE 46. ZONING BY -LAW, CONCENTRATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN RS DISTRICTS 10:01 p.m. Lee Ann Kay moved to postpone this article until after post.passed Article 43 on April 10. seethis page Following a voice vote at 10:01 p.m., the Moderator declared see p.339 passage of the motion to postpone. 0 i (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -APRIL 5,1989) ARTICLE 47. GENERAL BY -LAW - BUDGET SUBMISSION MOTION: That Article VI of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexington be amended by adding a new section 12 passed thereto as follows: see this page Section 12. The Town Manager shall annually submit to the Selectmen, the Appropriation Committee, and the Capital Expenditures Committee for their consideration a proposed budget, revenue statement and tax rate estimate on or before January 15. 10 :02 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. Richard White, Town Manager, presented background. 10:08 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, stated no opposition. Discussion followed. Following a voice vote at 10:12 p.m., the Moderator declared uananimous passage. ARTICLE 48. GENERAL BY -LAW - BUDGET SUBMISSION PRESENTATION MOTION: That Article VI of the General By -Laws of the passed Town of Lexington be amended by adding a new section 13 see this page thereto as follows: Section 13. The Selectmen shall submit a budget at the Annual Town Meeting. and that Article XIII of the General By -Laws of the Town of Lexington be amended by deleting the words .1 present and" from Paragraph 2 of Section 5. 10:1.2 p.m. Presented by Sam Silverman, Pr. 5. 10:16 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, spoke in favor. Following a voice vote at 10:17 p.m., the Moderator declared passage, majority vote. 10:17 p.m. Joel Adler, Pr. 1, served Notice of Reconsideration. ARTICLE 49. GENERAL BY -LAW - COMMITTEE PURPOSE MOTION: That the Town adopt the following resolution: not passed see p.331 Resolved that Town Meeting shall concern itself only with matters which have a clear and direct connection or relationship to the operation and functioning of the Town, and that all matters not so connected or related be indefinitely postponed. I further move that the Town Clerk provide each new Town Meeting Member as well as every primary proponent of a citizens' article with material embodying the substance of this resolution. (ADJOURN SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETIN -APRIL 5,1989) 10:18 p.m. Presented by Sam Silverman, Pr.S, who gave background information. 10:25 p.m. Selectman John Eddison moved to postpone to the next Town Meeting on April 10. Discussion followed. j Following a voice vote at 10:31 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to postpone to have failed. Discussion on the resolution continued. 10:34 p.m. Frank Sandy, Pr.6, moved indefinite postponement. Discussion. on indefinite postponement or defeat of the article continued. 10:41 p.m. Sheldon Spector, Pr.8, moved the question. ]Following a voice vote at 10:43 p.m., the Moderator ruled the main question to be before the meeting. Following a voice vote at 10:43 p.m., the Moderator declared that the motion to indefinitely postpone as offered by Mr.Sandy . had not passed. Following a voice vote at 10:44 p.m., the Moderator stated that Article 49 had not been adopted. ARTICLE 50. GENERAL BY -LAW - BUDGET SUBMISSION TIMETABLE MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. IPP see this page 10:45 p.m. Presented by Sam Silverman, Pr. 5. Following a voice vote at 10:45 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to have passed and the article to be indefinitely postponed. 10:45 p.m. Selectman Jacquelyn Smith moved that the meeting be adjourned until Monday, April 10, at 8 p.m. A true copy. �- Attest: � Bernice H. Fallick, Town Clerk i A BURNED SESSION - 1989 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING APRIL 10 , 1989 The meeting was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:00 p.m., in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 185 Town Meeting Members present. 8:00 p.m. The invocation was offered by Reverend. Monsignor John Keilty, Saint Brigid's Church. ARTICLE 2. REPORTS 8:13 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, explained the blackboard. 3:16 p.m. Judith Marshall, Pr.6, urged members to visit the household hazardous waste display in the lobby. 3:17 p.m. Frank DiGiammarino, presented the Cable TV and Communications Advisory Committee report. 3 :19 p.m. Judith Uhrig, Planning Board, presented a status report. ARTICLE 41. ZONING BY-LAW, TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS 8:21 p.m. Karsten Sorensen, Planning Board, moved that the Report of the Planning Board on Article 41 be accepted and placed on file. Following a voice vote at 8:21 p.m., the Moderator stated that the passed Report had been accepted and placed on file. see p. 336 Notice of recon. 8:22 p.m. - Motion as presented by Karsten Sorensen: p.336 That the Zoning By -Law be amended in various sections, as follows: Amendment 1 Al In Section 2, DEFINITIONS, in the definition, "CONVENTIONAL SUBDIVISION ", by striking out the words: "Rules and Regulations" and by inserting in place thereof the words: "Development Regulations" so that part of the definition will read: "...in accordance with ... the Planning Board's "Development Regulations ". Amendment 2 A2 In subsection 3.1 BUILDING COMMISSIONER: in the title, by striking out the words "BUILDING COMMISSIONER" and by inserting in place thereof the words "ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT "; in the first paragraph OF SUBSECTION 3.1 by striking out the words "Chapter 802 and" in every other location throughout the Zoning By -Law, except as specified below, where the words "Building Commissioner" appear, they shall be deleted and replaced by the words "Zoning Officer" and where the words "he" or "him" appear in reference to the Building Commissioner, they shall be deleted and replaced by the words "he /she" or "him /her "; in subparagraph 3.1.2 BUILDING PERMITS, by striking out the first sentence only and inserting in place thereof: " Applications for building permits, and certificates of occupancy shall be filed with the Building /Inspection Department on forms furnished by it." j (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT.-APRIL 10,1989) Amendment 3 - A3 In subparagraph 3.1.1 PENALTY, in the first sentence, by adding the words: "or of any condition of a variance, a special permit or a special permit with site plan review," after the words "...violates a provision of this By- Law..." so that the sentence, as amended will read " Anyone who violates a provision of this By-Law, or of any condition of a variance, a special permit or a special permit with site plan review, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense.... "" (remainder unchanged), Amendment 4 -A4 In subparagraph 3.5.1.2 ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION: in the first paragraph by adding a new third sentence, as follows: "The determination that an application is complete means that the required plans, maps, studies, analyses, exhibits and other documents have been submitted and is not a determination that the proposed use, building or development complies with the Zoning By- Law and does not relieve the applicant of the obligation to do so in the third paragraph, by adding at the end the words: "and to the same time periods as if it were a new application." so that the sentence, as amended will read: "If a revised application is submitted, it shall be considered to be a new application and shall be subject to the same procedures and determinations as to completeness as are set forth above and to the same time periods as if it were a new application."; in the fourth paragraph, in the third line, by inserting the words- ",or revised application," after the words: "...until the application...." so that the sentence will read: "The time periods set forth in this By-Law and Chapter 40A, MGL, during which the SPGA shall notify parties in interest, hold a public hearing and issue a decision will not start until the application, or revised application, is considered to be complete." A5 - in subparagraph 4.1.5 in the third sentence, by striking out the words "building or occupancy permit" and by inserting in place thereof the words: "building permit or certificate of occupancy", and in subparagraph 10.1.2, by striking out the words "building permit, occupancy permit" and by inserting in place thereof the words: "building permit or certificate of occupancy". A6 - In subparagraph 5.2.7.1b, by striking out the existing wording and inserting in place thereof the following: "the structure was in existence on January 1, 1983 and had at least 500 square feet of gross floor area at that time;"; A7 - In subparagraph 5.7.2 SATELLITE RECEIVING ANTENNA, by adding a new subparagraph c, as follows: "c. Where the SPGA determines any of the conditions set forth in 5.7.2b operate to prevent reception of satellite transmitted signals by the receiving antenna, the SPGA may issue a special permit to locate the antenna elsewhere on the lot, or on a building, where it may receive such signals." A8 - In subparagraph 7.3.3 DESIGNATION OF FRONTAGE STREET, by striking out the first sentence in its entirety and by inserting in place thereof a new sentence, as follows: "When a lot is bounded by more than one street, any one of them but only one, may be designated as the frontage street provided that the street meets the requirements for minimum lot frontage set forth in this By-Law." ........ .. ,24 (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -APRIL 10,1989) A9 - In subparagraph 7.5.2 STRUCTURES OTHER THAN BUILDINGS, in the third paragraph, by adding the words: "allowed by Table 2 for the district in which the structure is located," and by inserting a comma after the word "above" in the third line, so that the sentence, as amended, will read: "The Board of Appeals may grant a special permit for structures, but not buildings, to exceed the maximum height in feet, allowed by Table 2 for the district in which the structure is located, or the percentage of horizontal coverage of structures erected on a building, specified above, provided it makes a determination that the structure is compatible with the scale of the neighborhood and does not intrude on the solar access of any adjoining lot." A10 - In subparagraph 9.2.11 2) in the fourth line, by striking out "7.1.1" and inserting in place thereof °'7.1.4 ". All - In subparagraph 9.2.12, in the fourth line, by striking out the words "after the effective date of this provision" and by inserting in place thereof the words: "after May 4, 1987 ". Al2 - In paragraph 11.3.1, which deals with the number of required parking spaces, in the column headed TYPE OF USE, by changing the description of the use in a number of places to correspond to the listing of uses in TABLE 1 PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, as follows: by deleting the existing line "2) c Dormitory, group quarters 0.5 per bed" and by inserting a new line "1) g Rooming house, group quarters 0.5 per bed"; by inserting a new line "2) c Day care center, nursery school, kindergarten 1 per 500 s.f. "; in line 2) d by striking out the word: "auditorium" and by inserting the word: "service" between the words: "community" and "center" so that it reads "community service center "; in line 2) f by striking out the words: "Public" before the word "library" and under the column headed PARKING FACTOR by striking out the words: "of floor area open to the public" so that line 2) f as amended will read: "2) f Library, art gallery, museum and other non - recreational public facilities 1 per 600 s.f. "; in line 2) g by striking out the words "related uses" and by inserting in place thereof the words: "other institutional uses by striking out line 2) h in its entirety; by inserting a new line "4) a Office uses (except as otherwise classified) 1 per 250 s.f. "; in line 5) a by striking out the words: "Retail uses and consumer service establishments" and by inserting in place thereof the words: "Personal services, business services, retail sales and rental uses" so that the line as amended will read "Personal services, business services, .retail sales and rental uses (See Table 1, Section 7.0 and 8.0 except as otherwise classified) "; 2 t2, 5 (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT.-APRIL 10,1989) in line 6) c by striking out the words: "Automotive service garage" and by inserting in place thereof the words: " Motor vehicle related sales and service uses" and tinder the column headed PARKING FACTOR by adding the words: "work station or pump island" so that part of the line, as amended, will read: "2 per bay, work station or pump island"; in line 7) a by deleting the words: "and other eating or food service uses"; in line 7) b by inserting the words: "or fast food" after the word "take-out" so that the line, as amended, will read: "Take-out or fast food service" in line 8) a by deleting the words: ", or other public assembly"; in line 10) by striking out the word: "Industrial" and by inserting a new line 10) a as follows: "a. Manufacturing, research laboratory" and under the column headed PARKING FACTORS "I per 500 s.f." in line 11) by striking out the words: "Warehouse, Wholesale Uses" and by inserting in place thereof the words: "Construction, Storage, Distribution and Industrial Service Uses"; In paragraph 11.3.3, which deals with the number, of required loading bays, in the column headed TYPE OF USE, by changing the description of the use in a number of places to correspond to the listing of uses in TABLE I PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, as follows: " in line 4) by deleting the words. Retail Business" and by inserting in place thereof the words. "personal, business service uses, retail sales or rental uses" in line 6) by striking out the words: "industrial uses" and by inserting in place thereof the words: "construction, storage, distribution and industrial service uses"; A13 - In paragraph 11.4.1 which deals with the location of required off-street loading bays, by striking out the words "...and loading bays..." after the words "parking spaces" in the first lines and by inserting the words: ", and loading bays shall be provided next before the words "principal or accessory use" so that the sentence, as amended, will read: "Required off- street parking spaces shall be provided on the same lot as, and loading bays shall be provided next to, the principal or accessory use they are required to serve..."(remainder of sentence unchanged.) A14 - In subparagraph 11.8c, in the third line of the first sentence, by deleting the words: "both in a commercial district" and by inserting in place thereof the words: "when both lots are in a residential district(s) or when both lots are in a commercial district(s),..." so that the sentence, as amended will read: [the Board of Appeals may grant a special perinit...] "c. To allow a driveway on one lot to lead to a parking space or loading bay on another lot, or to allow a driveway to straddle the lot line and serve a parking space or a loading bay on two or more lots, when both lots are in a residential. district(s) or when both lots are in a commercial district(s), provided a binding agreement, satisfactory in form to the Town Counsel, is executed and is filed in the Registry of Deeds of Middlesex County." .... ... ... . (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -APRIL 10,1989) A15 - In TABLE 2 SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL CONTROLS, in footnote "k" by adding a new second sentence, as follows: "A dwelling which has a gross floor area of 2500 square feet or more is required to have a greater minimum side and rear yard; see paragraph 9.2.12." Discussion followed. Following a voice vote at 8:34 p.m., the Moderator declared unanimous passage. 8:34 p.m. Karsten Sorensen served Notice of Reconsideration on Article 41. ARTICLE 43. ZONING BY -LAW, INSTITUTIONAL USES 8:35 p.m. - Martha Wood, Planning Board, moved that the Report on See p.338 &339 Article 43 be accepted and placed on file. for Article 43 as amended & passed Following a voice vote at 8:35 p.m., the Moderator stated that the Report on Article 43 had been accepted and placed on file. 8:35 p.m. Motion as presented by Martha Wood. That the Zoning By -Law be amended: A. in Table 2, SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL CONTROLS, 1) in the line, Minimum Rear Yard in the columns headed "R0, RS &RT" by inserting "(e)" under the numbers in the column and in footnote e, by inserting as a new first sentence the following: "For institutional uses (see Table 1, lines 2.11 through 2.19) the minimum setback for a building shall be the greater of 25 feet or a distance equal to the height of the building, as defined in subsection 7.5." and in the existing wording which will become the second sentence by striking out the words "non- residential uses permitted by special permit" and by inserting in place thereof: ' °other non - residential uses (see Table 1, lines 3.11 through 3.15 and 4.11 through 4.14)" 2) in footnote c in the second sentence, by adding the words: "or in the case of non - residential uses (see Table 1, lines 2.11 through 4.1.4) located in the R0, RS or RT districts," after the words "...laid out after January 1, 1987,..." so that the sentence, as amended will read: °In the case of a street laid out after January 1, 1987, or in the case of non - residential uses (see Table 1, lines 2.11 through 4.14) located in the R0, RS or RT districts, the minimum front yard facing all streets shall be the same as that for the frontage street." 3) in the line Maximum Height Public and Institutional Buildings in the columns headed "R0, RS &RT and RM &RD° by striking out the number "3" opposite "Stories" and by inserting in place thereof "2.5" and by striking out the number "45" opposite "Feet" and by inserting in place thereof °'40 ". 2 2 ; 7 (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT.-APRIL 10,1989) B. in subsection 10.3, which deals with landscaped transition areas, in the second sentence of the first paragraph, by deleting the word "dwellings" and inserting in place thereof the word "buildings" so that the clause will read: "...a landscaped screening and transition area... shall be installed only along those segments of lot lines necessary to screen the non-residen- tial use from buildings located on abutting lots." C. In the table in subparagraph 11.3.1, in line 2d Church, temple, auditorium, club, lodge, community center, in the column headed PARKING FACTOR, by striking out the number "10" and by inserting in place thereof the number "6" so that the line, as amended, will read: "l per each 6 seats in the largest assembly area 8:46 p.m. Julian Bussgang, Pr. 4, made the following motion: that the Planning Board motion be amended by adding at the end of Part C, a Part D, as follows: D. in Table 2, SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL CONTROLS, in the line Maximum Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.), in columns headed "RO", "RS & amend. RT" and "RM & RD" under the symbol "NR" insert the symbol "i," and passed in the footnote i delete the word "Reserved" and insert in place see this thereof the sentence: page "For institutional uses (see Table 1, lines 2.11 through 2.19), the maximum Floor Area Ratio shall be 0.25." Discussion followed. Following a voice vote at 9:19 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion offered by Mr. Bussgang to have been adopted. Discussion continued. 9.25 p.m. Ephraim Weiss, Pr. 5, made the following motion: at the end of part B, the period be preceded by the words: did not pass "or on lots separated by a stret or right of way" see this page Following a voice vote at 9:28 p.m., the Moderator declared the amendment offered by Mr. Weiss to have failed. Discussion continued. Following a voice vote on Sections A,B,C at 9:35 p.m., which was not unanimous, the Moderator called for a standing vote which was tallied as follows: Precinct Yes No 1 16 0 2 15 1 passage of 3 19 0 A,B,C 4 18 0 5 17 0 6 15 0 7 15 2 8 14 0 9 16 0 At large 22 0 Totals 167 3 r (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -APRIL 10,198 9:40 p.m. The Moderator declared passage of Sections A,B,C. 9:43 p.m. Arthur Smith, Pr.2, moved to table Section D. Following a voice vote at 9:43 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion to table as offered by Mr. Smith to have failed. Discussion continued. Following a voice vote at 9:47 p.m., which was not unanimous, the Moderator called for a Standing Vote on Section D, which was tallied as follows: Precin Yes No 1 13 3 2 14 1 3 19 1 4 18 0 Passage of 5 13 2 Section D 6 12 0 7 14 3 8 11 3 9 17 0 At large 16 5 Totals 147 18 9:50 p.m. The Moderator declared Section D to have been adopted. 9:50 p.m. Peter Kelley, Pr. 4, served Notice of Reconsideration of Article 43. ARTICLE 43 as amended and as passed: That the Zoning By -Law be amended: A. in Table 2, SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL CONTROLS, 1) in the line, Minimum Rear Yard in the columns headed "R0, RS &RT" by inserting "(e)" under the numbers in the column and in footnote e, by inserting as a new first sentence the following: "For institutional uses (see Table 1, lines 2.11 through 2.19) the minimum setback for a building shall be the greater of 25 feet or a distance equal to the height of the building as defined in subsection 7.5." and in the existing wording which will become the second sentence by striking out the words "non- residential uses permitted by special permit" and by inserting in place thereof: "other non - residential uses (see Table 1, lines 3.11 through 3.15 and 4.11 through 4.14)" 2) in footnote c in the second sentence, by adding the words: "or in the case of non - residential uses (see Table 1, lines 2.11 through 4.14) located in the R0, RS or RT districts," after the words "...laid out after January 1, 1987,..." so that the sentience, as amended will read: "In the case of a street laid out after January 1, 1987, or in the case of non - residential uses (see Table 1,, lines 2.11 through 4.14) located in the R0, RS or RT districts, the minimum front yard facing all streets shall be the same as that for the frontage street." 339 (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT.-APRIL 10,1989) 3) in the line Maximum Height Public and Institutional Buildings in the columns beaded "RO, RS&RT and RM&RD" by striking out the number "T' opposite "Stories" and by inserting in place thereof "2.5" and by striking out the number "45" opposite "Feet" and by inserting in place thereof "40". B. In subsection 10.3, which deals with landscaped transition areas, in the second sentence of the first paragraph, by deleting the word "dwellings" and inserting in place thereof the word "buildings" so that the clause will read: "...a landscaped screening and transition area... shall be installed only along those segments of lot lines necessary to screen the non-residen- tial use from buildings located on abutting lots." C. In the table in subparagraph 11.3.1, in line 2d Church, temple, auditorium, club, lodge, community center, in the column headed PARKING FACTOR, by striking out the number "10" and by inserting in place thereof the number "6" so that the line, as amended, will read- "I per each 6 seats in the largest assembly area D. in Table 2, SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL CONTROLS, in the line Maximum Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.), in columns headed "RO", "RS & RV and "RM & RD" under the symbol "NR" insert the symbol "i," and in the footnote i delete the word "Reserved" and insert in place thereof the sentence: "For institutional uses (see Table 1, lines 2.11 through 2.19), the maximum Floor Area Ratio shall be 0.25." _--__--------------------------- ARTICLE 46. ZONING BY-LAW, CONCENTRATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN RS DISTRICTS 9:52 p.m. Judith Uhrig moved that the Report of the Planning Board be accepted and placed on file. did not pass Following a voice vote at 9:52 p.m., the Moderator stated that see this page the Report of the Planning Board on Article 46 had been accepted and placed on file. MOTION: that the subject matter of the article be committed to the Planning Board for further study and that a report be submitted to the 1.990 Annual Town Meeting. 9:52 p.m. Presented by Lee Ann Kay, Pr. 8. 10-00 p.m. William Spencer and James McLaughlin, Housing Authority, expressed opposition. 10:14 p.m. Paul Marshall stated that the Board of Selectmen were unanimously opposed. Discussion followed as to implementation, limits imposed on town actions, and possibility of delay. Mrs. Kay stated the intent to integrate affordable housing throughout town avoiding economic segregation and citing policy failures in the Reed Street area. Following a voice vote at 10:27 p.m., the Moderator declared Article 46 not to have passed. . ............. (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -APRIL 10,1989) ARTICLE 51. EXPENDITURE OF SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION DEPOSITS 10 :28 p.m. Judith Uhrig, Planning Board, moved that the Report of the Planning Board on Article 51 be accepted and placed on file. passed Following a voice vote at 10 :28 p.m., the Moderator stated that see this page the Report had been accepted and placed on file. MOTION: That the town accept the next to last paragraph of Section 81U of Chapter 41 of the General Laws. 10 :28 p.m. Presented by Judith Uhrig. Discussion followed. Following a voice vote at 10 :41 p.m., the Moderator declared unanimous passage of the motion as offered by Mrs. Uhrig. Selectman Jacquelyn Smith moved adjournment until Wednesday, April 12, at 8 p.m. Following a voice vote at 10:41 p.m., the Moderator declared the meeting adjourned. A true copy. Attest; _ ._ - -__ __ —._ —_ __ _— _— _ - - -__ Bernice H. Fallick, Town Clerk ADJOURNED SESSION - 1989 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 3 41 APRIL 12, 1989 The meeting was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8 :00 p.m., in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 178 Town Meeting Members present. 8 :00 p.m. The invocation was offered by the Moderator. Town Meeting observed a moment of silence in memory of former member Stillman Williams. 8 :04 p.m. The Moderator declared a formal recess. Town Counsel introduced Ruth Ellen Fitch of Palmer and Dodge who will act as counsel in his absence. Polly Woodworth, School Committee, presented Kevin McCarthy and Sarah Brooks who had been chosen Teachers of the Year. 8:12 p.m. The Meeting was called to order. ARTICLE 2. REPORTS 8:13 p.m. Paul Marshall, Board of Selectmen, stated the intent to meet with Precinct 8 and Meagherville groups on the issue of affordable housing. Judith Uhrig, Planning Board, announced that further, information would be mailed regarding the Sheraton rezoning article. John Oberteuffer, School Committee, announced a meeting on April 13 regarding the computer article. ARTICLE 45. ZONING BY -LAW - CRO to CD, HARTWELL AVENUE MOTION: That the Zoning By -Law of the Town of Lexington be amended by changing the district designation of the land commonly known passed as 12 -18 Hartwell Avenue from the CRO, Regional Office see p. 342 district to the CD - Planned Commercial district. The land to be rezoned consists of an approximately 5+ acre site located entirely within the CRO - Regional Office not.of recon. district and bounded northwesterly by Hartwell Avenue, p. 342 easterly by land now or formerly of Tektronix, Inc., southeasterly by land now or formerly of Boston Edison moved Company and westerly by land now or formerly of Mico Realty not.of recon. Trust, said property being more fully described in metes and p. 355 bounds by a plan of the land entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, MA for Proposed Rezoning ", dated December 27, 1988 did not by the BSC Group, Bedford, MA and by a written metes and prevail bounds description, copies of which are on file with the Town p• 356 Clerk. The land in the CD, Planned Commercial, district shall be subject to the preliminary site development and use plan dated January 9, 1989, as amended and resubmitted on April 5, 1989, which has been filed with the Planning Board and the Town Clerk, and in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning By -Law of the Town of Lexington. 8:21 p.m. Presented by Peter Kelley, Pr. 4. The Moderator recognized Peter Floyd who outlined the proposal. (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -APRIL 12,1989) 8:34 p.m. Judith Uhrig, Planning Board, moved that the Report of the Planning Board on Article 45 be accepted and placed on file. Following a voice vote at 8:34 p.m., the Moderator stated the Report to have been accepted and placed on file. Lengthy discussion followed. 8:44 p.m. Jacquelyn Smith, Board of Selectmen, stated the unanimous support of the Board. 8:47 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriation Committee, recommended favorable action. 8:51 p.m. Sheldon Spector, Capital Expenditures, spoke in favor. 8:52 p.m. Polly Woodworth, School Committee, stated the support of the Committee which was in favor of this new source of revenue. Various members spoke for and against. Issues were raised on revenue, cost of fire and police services, traffic generated, zoning concessions to developers in return for money, the CD concept, possible litigation, precedent setting, possible future Hanscom Field development which might result, the hotel tax. 9:07 p.m. Caleb Warner, South Lexington Civic Association, spoke against. Richard Cooke, BSC, stated the traffic would be an equitable situation with a slight increase for the entire day's traffic. Responding to a question on the procedure for guaranteeing the money promised to the town, Robert Bowyer, Planning Board, cited the preliminary site and use plan and the Board of Appeals as vehicles. 10:00 p.m. The Moderator ruled Frederick Hagedorn, Pr. 1, out of order for prefacing his request to move the question with remarks. 10:00 p.m. James McLaughlin, Pr. 8, moved the question. 10:01 p.m. Following a voice vote, the Moderator stated the main question to be before the Meeting. Peter Kelley commented further. 10:06 p.m. The Moderator called for a Standing Vote which was tallied as follows: Precinc Yes No 1 13 2 2 16 0 3 9 8 4 13 4 5 14 3 6 11 4 7 8 7 8 12 6 9 9 1.0 At large 21 3 3 abstentions Totals 126 47 10:12 p.m. The Moderator declared passage of Article 45. 10:12 p.m. Iris Wheaton, Pr.7, served Notice of Reconsideration. 'Q (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT.-APRIL 12,1989) ARTICLE 59. CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARD 10:13 p.m. William Dailey, Board of Selectmen, asked for Article 59 to be brought up out of order. Following a voice vote, the Moderator ruled that Article 59 would be brought up out of order. MOTION: That the Town establish a Civilian Review Board, consisting of three Lexington residents, appointed by the did not Town Manager for staggered three year terms, whose purpose pass will be to oversee citizen complaints against the police by see this providing a public forum for complainants and for making page recommendations to the Town Manager. 10.15 p.m. Presented by Deborah Kearney, Pr. 7. The Moderator recognized Peter Lucas, who commented on background information. 10:23 p.m. Thomas Culhane continued the presentation. 10:30 p.m. William Dailey, Board of Selectmen, spoke in oppostion stating that channels were already in place to handle situtations of the nature of this article. 10:42 p.m. Edith Flynn, Police Policy Manual, spoke against. Discussion continued for and against. 10:54 p.m. Richard White, Town Manager, spoke in opposition, stating the board approach would be divisive and reactive. 11:01 p.m. Richard Michelson, Pr. 8, moved the question. Following a voice vote at 11:01 p.m., the Moderator stated that the main motion was before the Meeting. 11:02 p.m. Deborah Kearney relinquished her time to Tom Culhane for further comments. 11:05 p.m. Richard Barry asked for a roll call vote. Town Meeting voiced opposition. Following a voice vote at 11:06 p.m., the Moderator declared that the motion had not been adopted. -------------------- 11:06 p.m. Jacquelyn Smith, Board of Selectmen, moved adjournment to Monday, April 24, at 8 p.m. Following a voice vote, the Moderator declared adjournment. A true copy. Attest: Bernice H. Fallick, Town Clerk . .. .... .... ............... ADJOURNED SESSION - 1989 ANN TOWN MEETING APRIL 24, 1989 The meeting was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:05 p.m., in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 180 Town Meeting Members present. 8:07 p.m. The invocation was offered by Reverend Thomas Clough, Hancock United Church of Christ. ARTICLE 2. REPORTS 8:10 p.m. John Eddison, Board of Selectmen, stated a presentation would be given on April 26 on Article 4 of the 1988 Warrant, design guidelines for Lexington Center and certain community areas. Ephraim Weiss, Pr. 5, objected to the undated and unsigned information on the table in the lobby. Paul Hamburger, Pr. 5, stated his intent to move Reconsideration of Article 33 on April 26. ARTICLE 44. CRO to R0, CRO to CD MARRETT ROAD MOTION: PART A: That the Zoning By -Law be amended by changing the see p. 346 for zoning district designation of the land bounded southerly by Article 44, as Marrett Road (Route 2A), westerly by land now, or formerly, amended & passed of Thomas J. Flatley and the 1960 layout of Route 128, northerly by land of the United States of America (Minute -man see p. 356 for National Historical Park) and easterly by the 1950 layout of attempt to Route 128 from the CRO, REGIONAL OFFICE, district to the R0, reconsider ONE FAMILY DWELLING, district. The land to be rezoned contains 5.2 acres, more or less, and is described more fully in a metes and bounds description and on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass. for Proposed Rezoning to R0, One Family Dwelling ", dated December 21, 1988, by Russell Wheatley, Registered Land Surveyor, both of which are on file with the Town Clerk. PART B: That the Zoning By -Law be amended by changing the zoning district designation of the land bounded southerly by Marrett Road (Route 2A), westerly by Massachusetts Avenue and land now, or formerly, of Maurice D. and Louise F. Healey, northerly by Massachusetts Avenue and land of the United States of America (Minute -man National Historical Park) and easterly by the 1960 layout of Route 128 (Interstate I -95) from the CRO, REGIONAL OFFICE, district to the R0, ONE FAMILY DWELLING, district to the CD, PLANNED COMMERCIAL, district. The land to be rezoned contains 13.02 acres, more or less, and is described more fully in a metes and bounds description and on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass. for Proposed Rezoning to CD, Commercial District" dated December 21, 1988 by Russell Wheatley, Registered Land Surveyor, both of which are on file with the Town Clerk. The land in the CD, PLANNED COMMERCIAL, district shall be subject to the preliminary site development and use plan dated January 9, 1989, as amended and resubmitted on April 14, 1989 which has been filed with the Planning Board and the Town Clerk, and in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning By -Law of the Town of Lexington. (ADJOURNED SESSION, ANN UAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -APRIL 2 4,1989) 0` o 8:15 p.m. Presented by Patricia McLaughlin, Pr.4. 8:20 p.m. James O'Neil of the Flatley Company spoke followed by Thomas Flatley. 8:38 p.m. Judith Uhrig, Planning Board, moved that the report of the Planning Board on Article 44 be accepted and placed on file. Following a voice vote at 8:38 p.m., the Moderator stated that the report had been accepted and placed on file. Mrs. Uhrig spoke in favor of the motion. 8:43 p.m. Patricia McLaughlin made the following motion to correct the original motion: MOTION: in part B, in the seventh line by striking out the passed words: R0, ONE FAMILY DWELLING, district to the . see this page Following a voice vote at 8:46 p.m., the Moderator stated that the amendment had passed. 8:47 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, stated that a majority of the committee supported the Flatley proposal. 8:47 p.m. Jacquelyn Smith, Board of Selectmen, stated unanimous support of the Board. 8:48 p.m. Gloria Holland, Pr.3, asked for an opinion from the Conservation Commission. 8:48 p.m. Richard Wolk, Conservation Commission, stated that the Commission had not yet seen a revised plan. It is an environmentally sensitive area, there is no buffer between the parking lot and wetland, catch basin runoff is to the nearest wetland, the increased capacity of the parking lot would usually require oil and gas traps. Considerable discussion and questions followed. 9:05 p.m. Mr. Flatley verbally commited to signing an agreement to give $150,000 to the town as part of the plan. Town Counsel Ruth Ellen Fitch stated that a verbal comment and agreement is a binding commitment. 9:19 p.m. Angela Frick, MAPC representative, presented information as to traffic and water quality in the 128-Cambridge Reservoir area, and stated her opposition to the Flatley proposal. There were further comments for and against. 9:31 Mr. O'Neil stated that catch basins with gas traps would be installed throughout the site, there would be a buffer between the parking lot and the 100 year area, and salt use would be prohibited. 9 :40 p.m. James McLaughlin, Pr.8, moved the question. Following a voice vote at 9:40 p.m., the Moderator ruled the main question would be put. (ADJOURNED SESSION, ANNUAL T MEETING,CONT. -APRIL 24 ,1989) A sufficient number of members stood to doubt the vote and the following Standing Vote was tallied: Precinct Yes No 1 15 0 2 11 6 3 14 4 4 13 5 5 6 10 6 6 10 7 11 3 8 14 2 9 13 3 At large. 21 1 Totals 124 44 9:43 p.m. The Moderator ruled that the vote prevailed, and that ten minutes remained to Mrs. McLaughlin.. Edith Sandy,,P.6, rose for point of clarification. Paul Riffin, P.3, raised questions concerning the Conservation Commission and In answer to further questions regarding the role of the Conservation Commission, Mrs. Frick stated that the Commission acts to protect the wetlands which influence water quality and quantity. 9:49 p.m. The Town Clerk reread the motion before the Meeting, PART A: That the Zoning By -Law be amended by changing the zoning district designation of the land bounded southerly by Marrett Road (Route 2A), westerly by land now, or formerly, of Thomas J. Flatley and the 1960 layout of Route 128, northerly by land of the United States of America (Minute -man National Historical Park) and easterly by the 1950 layout of Route 128 from the CRO, REGIONAL OFFICE, district to the R0, ONE FAMILY DWELLING, district. The land to be rezoned - contains 5.2 acres, more or less, and is described more fully in a metes and bounds description and on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass. for Proposed Rezoning to R0, One Family Dwelling ", dated December 21, 1988, by Russell Wheatley, Registered Land Surveyor, both of which are on file with the Town Clerk. PART B: That the Zoning By -Law be amended by changing the zoning district designation of the land bounded southerly by Marrett Road (Route 2A), westerly by Massachusetts Avenue and land now, or formerly, of Maurice D. and Louise F. Healey, northerly by Massachusetts Avenue and land of the United States of America (Minute -man National Historical Park) and easterly by the 1960 layout of Route 128 (Interstate I -95) from the CRO, REGIONAL OFFICE, district to the CD, PLANNED COMMERCIAL, district. The land to be rezoned contains 13.02 acres, more or less, and is described more fully in a metes and bounds description and on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Lexington, Mass, for Proposed Rezoning to CD, Commercial District" dated December 21, 1988 by Russell Wheatley, Registered Land Surveyor, both of which are on file with the Town Clerk. The land in the CD, PLANNED COMMERCIAL, district shall be subject to the preliminary site development and use plan dated January 9, 1989, as amended and resubmitted on April 14, 1989 which has been filed with the Planning Board and the Town Clerk, and in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning By -Law of the Town of Lexington. (ADJOURNED SESSION, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -APRIL 24, 1989) Mr. Flatley commented that water use would be less because of the installation of new appliances, traffic problems would improve with the police detail and new exit and entrance patterns, and that no salt would be used. 9:54 p.m. Karsten Sorensen, Planning Board, urged support. 9:56 p.m. The Moderator called for a Standing Vote which was tallied as follows: - Precinct Yes No 1 15 1 2 18 0 3 12 7 4 12 5 5 14 2 6 9 6 7 11 4 8 16 1 9 5 11 At large 20 2 Totals 132 39 10:00 p.m. The Moderator declared adoption of the motion as amended. 10:01 P.M. Iris Wheaton, Pr. 7, stated her intent to move Reconsideration of Article 45. ARTICLE 52. RETIREMENT BOARD ARTICLE (William Spencer, Pr. 6 stated his intent to abstain to avoid possible conflict of interest.) MOTION:That the Town approve the acceptance by the Retirement Board of the following sections of Chapter passed 32 of the General Laws: (i)Section 22(1)(b 1/2); see this page (ii)the ten year option provided for in Section 6(1); (iii)Section 90C 1/2; and the supplemental dependent allowance provided for Section 7 (2)(a)(iii). 10:02 p.m. Presented by Selectman John Eddison. 10:10 p.m. Robert Geary, Retirement Board, continued the explanation. 10:29 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, spoke in favor. Questions and answers continued with input from the Town Actuary. Following a voice vote at 10:45 p.m., the Moderator declared passage of the motion. -------------- There was discussion astoprocedure for further Meeting sessions. 10:52 p.m. Jacquelyn Smith, Board of Selectmen, moved adjournment until April 26 at 8 p.m. A true copy. i Attest: {� Bernice H. Fal ick, Town Clerk ADJOURNED SESSION - 1989 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AP RIL 26, 1989 The meeting was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:00 p.m., in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 177 Town Meeting Members present. 8:00 p.m. The invocation was offered by Reverend Arthur Kolsti, Pilgrim Congregational Church. ARTICLE 2. REPORTS Renee Cochin, Pr.7, moved that the report of the Human Services Committee be accepted and placed on file. Following a voice vote at 8:09 p.m., the Moderator declared the report to have been accepted and placed on file. Fred Rosenberg, Pr.2, announced the Executive Committee Board of TMMA would meet on May 17 at 7:30 p.m. John Eddison introduced David Dixon who presented the Design Guidelines Report for Lexington Center and certain commercial areas. ------------------------------ ARTICLE 38. MISCELLANEOUS SCHOOI. ARTICLE MOTION: (a)that the sum of $300,000 be appropriated for (a) passed school buildings and for the purchase of additional see p. 349 equipment, and that such amount be transferred from the Unreserved Fund Balance; and (b) that the sum of $450,000 be (b) passed appropriated for the purchase and installation of computer hardware, and that such amount be transferred from the see p. 349 Unreserved Fund Balance. 8:32 p.m. Presented by Polly Woodworth. 8:33 p.m. The Chair ruled that the article would be divided into a and b. 8:33 p.m. Philip Geiger, Superintendent of Schools, presented information on Part a. 8:44 p.m. The Board of Selectmen voiced unanimous support on Part a. 8:46 p.m. Appropriations Committee stated support of Part a and Part b. 8:46 p.m. Capital Expenditures stated unanimous support of Part a and Part b. There was further discussion. 9:03 p.m. Richard A. Michelson, Pr. 8, made the following motion: MOTION: the amount of $300,000 be replaced with the amount did not pass of $269,866 see this page Discussion on the motion continued with Reports under Article 2 in support of the main motion given by the Board of Selectmen, Appropriations Committee, and Capital Expenditures. r Following a voice vote at 9:25 p.m., the Moderator declared the motion offered by Mr. Michelson not to have passed. 3 9 (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT.-APRIL 26,1989) Questions and answers continued. Following a voice vote at 9-39 p.m., the Moderator declared passage of Part a. ................. Mrs. Woodworth continued with a computer presentation and presentations by various teachers. There was further discussion for and against. Comments centered on maintenance funding to be included in the operating budget in future years, music user fees, field restoration. 10:39 p.m. Peter Enrich, Pr.4, made the following motion: MOTION: That Article 38 be amended in subpart (b) by striking did not the sum of $450,000 and inserting in place thereof $505,000. pass see this Following a voice vote at 10:44 p.m., the Moderator declared the page amendment offered by Mr. Enrich not to have passed. 10:45 p.m. James McLaughlin, Pr.8, moved the question. Following a voice vote at 10:47 p.m., the Moderator stated the main motion to be before the Meeting. Following a voice vote at 10:147 p.m., the Moderator declared adoption of Part b. ARTICLE 32. LINCOLN STREET DEVELOPMENT MOTION: That the sum of $60,000 be appropriated to construct a restroom facility at the Lincoln Street Playground as determined by the Recreation Committee with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. 10:48 p.m. Carolyn Wilson, Pr.2, made the following motion: IPP see this page MOTION: I offer the following substitute motion that Article 32 be indefinitely postponed. Following a voice vote at 10:50 p.m., the Moderator declared Indefinite Postponement. 10:51 p.m. Jacquelyn Smith, Board of Selectmen, moved adjournment until Monday, May 1. A true copy. Attest: Z-7 -- e- e Bernice H. Fallick, Town Clerk ADJOURNED SESSION - 1989 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MAY 1, 1989 The meeting was called to order by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:00 p.m., in Cary Memorial Hall. There were 177 Town Meeting Members present. 8:00 p.m. The invocation was offered by Reverend Polly Guild, Follen Unitarian - Universalist Church. ARTICLE 2. REPORTS 8:09 p.m. Judith Uhrig, Planning Board, announced the distribution of the analysis sheet on the Planning Board report mechanism. 8:10 p.m. John Oberteu£fer, School Committee, announced that Senator Kraus would be speaking May 9 on long range planning for alternative revenue sources. ARTICLE 53. RECISSION OF AUTHORIZED DEBT MOTION: That the unused borrowing authorization voted under passed Article 51 of the Warrant for the 1985 Annual Town Meeting is see this page hereby rescinded. 8:11 p.m. Presented by Selectman Leo McSweeney. 8:12 p.m. Richard Perry, Appropriation Committee, spoke in favor. Following a voice vote at 8:13 p.m., the Moderator declared passage. ARTICLE 54. CABLE LICENSE FEES MOTION: That the Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to petition the General Court for an act to authorize the .passed see Town to establish an additional license fee upon any operator p• 351 of a community antenna television system within its jurisdiction. 8:14 p.m. Presented by Leo McSweeney. 8:14 p.m. Julian Bussgang, Cable TV Advisory Committee, spoke further. 8:17 p.m. A representative from Cablevision spoke against. 8:19 p.m. Richard Perry, Appropriations Committee, stated that a majority of the Committee, recommended favorable action. There was discussion for and against. Following a voice vote which was doubted, the following standing vote was tallied: (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -MAY 1,1989) Precinct Yes No 1 5 8 2 4 14 3 9 8 4 11. 5 1 abstention 5 5 10 � 6 11 5 7 4 10 8 4 13 9 10 5 At large 20 1 Totals 83 79 8:29 p.m. The Moderator declared adoption. ARTICLE 2. REPORTS 8.30 p.m. In connection with Article 55 the following reports were given: John Eddison, Board of Selectmen; Marshall Derby, LexHab; Gary Larsen, Larsen Associates; Eleanor IU auminzer, Planning Board; Jacquelyn Smith, Board of Selectmen; Willian Spencer, Lexington Housing Authority. ARTICLE 55. CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING MEAGHERVILLE, PINE MEADOWS MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board and see p. 353 Housing Authority continue their efforts to promote the for substitute construction of affordable housing in the Meagherville /Pane motion as Meadows area of the Town and that they report to a 1989 amended & passed Special Town Meeting. 9:01 p.m. Selectman John Eddison moved Indefinite Postponement. He presented a majority view of the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board. 9:05 p.m. Selectman Paul Marshall explained his position. 9:12 p.m. Mr. Marshall offered the following substitute motion: substitution passed MOTION: The Town Meeting endorses the procedure outlined in see this page paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of Mr. Eddison's letter of April 19, (see p.357 1989 to all Town Meeting members. for copy of letter) 9 :13 p.m. Jacquelyn Smith, Board of Selectmen, stated that a majority of Selectmen opposed Mr. Marshall's motion. There was discussion for and against. Following a voice vote at 9 :26 p.m., the Moderator declared substitution to have passed. Discussion continued. a,, (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -MAY 1,1989) 10:05 p.m. Margaret Rawls, Pr.4, made the following motion: Under Article 55, I wish to amend the substitute motion by replacing the period at the end with a comma, and adding the words 1. with the following exceptions: 1 - That the Conservation Commission will be included as full members of the Pine Meadows - Meagherville Site Development Committee. 2 - That the Board of Selectmen will consult with the Conservation not adopted Commission and the TMMA Executive Committee as well as with the Planning Board and the Housing Authority in appointing a townwide see this page Affordable Options Committee. 3 - That a report of the Affordable Options Committee and any site development plans will be presented only to an Annual Town Meeting, with report and plans available before that year's local election. 4 - That the following essential planning procedures will precede any consideration of specific site development plans for any one site: a)The setting of concrete housing goals and priorities, including a determination of the numbers of low income families and the number of moderate income families to be accommodated throughout the town and how their units are to be distributed among available sites; b)The integration of housing goals with other town objectives; c)The determination of how the town intends to finance any proposed units, which will. include a decision as to whether town owned land is to be used for market priced housing for this purpose. 5 - That the Selectmen will take into account any proposed or probable 774 projects before determining the town's commitment to building units on town owned land at public expense. 6 - That at least one site development plan for the Pine Meadows - Meagherville site will be prepared that limits development to a maximum of 25 total units, to be Located only on the 6.2 ° 'panhandle ", and on the portion of th so- called "Meagherville School Site" that lies South of the sewer main, so as to avoid the necessity of building and maintaining one or more pumping stations. 7 - That at least one site development plan will be prepared which excludes a road connecting Garfield and Cedar Streets. This may be the same plan as the one required under paragraph 6, above." 10:08 p.m. The Board of Selectmen unanimously opposed the Rawls amendment. There was discussion for and against. 10:17 p.m. Eleanor Klauminzer stated that a majority of the Planning Board opposed the Rawls amendment. Following a voice vote at 10:19 p.m., the Moderator declared that the Rawls amendment had not been adopted. Discussion continued for and against. (ADJOURNED SESSION,ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT.-MAY 1,1989) 10:29 p.m. Jacqueline Davison, Pr. 3, offered the following motion: I wish to amend the motion by replacing the period at the end with a comma and adding the words- with the following exceptions: 1. That the Conservation Commission will be included as full members of the Pine Meadows-Meagberville Site Development passed Committee. see this page 2. That the Board of Selectmen will consult with the Conservation Commission and the T.M.M.A. Executive Committee, as well as with the Planning Board and the Housing Authority in appointing a townwide Affordable Option Committee." Included in the discussion was concern that the Conservation Commission be consulted during any process. Following a voice vote which the Moderator was unable to judge, the following standing vote was tallied: Precinct Yes No 1 2 i 2 4 14 3 12 6 4 13 4 5 9 7 6 7 10 7 9 4 8 13 4 9 9 8 At large 9 1.1 Totals 87 81 10:44 p.m. The Moderator declared passage of the Davison. amendment. 10:44 p.m. James Barry, Pr.1, moved the question. Following a voice vote at 10:45 p.m., the Moderator declared the main question to be before the Meeting. Following a voice vote at 10:45 p.m., the Moderator declared the substitute motion offered by Mr. Marshall to have passed. ARTICLE 55 as passed: The Town Meeting endorses the procedure outlined in paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of Mr. Eddisou's letter of April 19, 1989 to all Town Meeting members, "with the following exceptions: passed 1. That the Conservation Commission will be included as full see this page members of the Pine Meadows-Meagherville Site Development Committee. 2. That the Board of Selectmen will consult with the Conservation Commission and the T.M.M.A. Executive Committee, as well as with the Planning Board and the Housing Authority in appointing a townwide Affordable Option Committee." ------------------------ 10:46 p.m. Jacquelyn Smith, Board of Selectmen, moved adjournment until Wednesday, May 3, at 8 p.m. A true copy. Attest: Bernice H. Fallick, Town Clerk op r ' ADJOURNED SESSION - 1989 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING M AY 3, 198 The meeting was called to order. by Moderator Margery M. Battin, at 8:05 p.m., in Cary Memorial Hall, There were 1.68 Town Meeting Members present. 8:05 p.m. The invocation was offered by Reverend Carol Flett, the Church of Our Redeemer. i ARTICLE 2. REPORTS 8:07 p.m. Selectman Jacquelyn Smith asked for letters of interest to be submitted by those interested in serving on the Affordable Housing Options Committee. ARTICLE 56. DEVELOP OBJECTIVES FOR MEAGHERVILLE AND THE 6 ACRE PANHANDLE SITE MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. IPP see this page 8:10 p.m, Presented by Roger Borghesani, There was discussion concerning affordable housing, use of land, conservation and open land, 8:46 p.m. Frank Sandy, Pr ®6, moved the question. Following a voice vote as to whether the main question should be put, the Moderator stated she was in doubt and asked for a standing vote which was tallied as follows: Precinct Yes No 1 12 0 2 1.0 6 3 10 7 4 7 8 5 7 5 6 10 5 7 11 5 8 2 ].2 9 5 13 At large 16 4 Totals 90 65 8:50 p.m. The Moderator ruled the main question to be before the Meeting. Discussion continued. Following a voice vote at 9:00 p.m., the Moderator stated that Article 56 had been indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 57. AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed. IPP see this page 9:01 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. Following a voice vote at 9:01 p.m., the Moderator declared Article 57 to have been indefinitely postponed. (ADJOURNED SESSION, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT.-MAY 3,1989) ARTICLE 58. ABANDONMENT OF OLD ALLEN STREET MOTION: That the so-called Old Allen Street for a distance of 650 feet, more or less, as shown upon Assessors' Property map 16 be discontinued, and that the Selectmen be and they hereby passed are authorized to reconvey such abandoned portion to the see this page abutting owners on such terms and conditions as they shall decide. 9:01 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. Discussion followed. Following a voice vote at 9:07 p.m., the Moderator declared unanimous passage. ----------------- RECONSIDERATION OF ARTICLE 33 - HARRINGTON FIELDS DEVELOPMENT 9:07 p.m. Paul Hamburger moved Reconsideration. 9:10 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, stated unanimous support of Reconsideration. 9:11 p.m. Judith Marshall, Recreation Committee, stated opposition. There were statements pro and con. Following a voice vote at 9:32 p.m., the Moderator called for a standing vote which was tallied as follows: Precinct Yes No I 1 - 1 - 2 2 4 13 3 7 7 4 12 3 5 5 8 6 11 2 7 10 6 8 12 2 1 abstention 9 6 11 At large 8 12 Totals 76 76 9:35 p.m. The Moderator stated that Reconsideration did not prevail. ............................... RECONSIDERATION OF ARTICLE 45. CRO TO CD, HARTWELL AVENUE 9.38 p.m. Iris Wheaton moved Reconsideration. There was discussion for and against with questions as to precedents of CD rezoning, voting procedures. 10:07 p.m. Judith Uhrig stated that a majority of the Planning Board were not in favor of Reconsideration. Following a voice vote at 10:10 p.m., the Moderator declared that Reconsideration did not prevail. Sufficient number of Town Meeting Members stood to doubt the vote and the following standing vote was tallied: .......... . . ....... ....... .......... (ADJOURNED SESSION, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,CONT. -MAY 3,1989) Precinct Yes No 1 2 12 2 4 15 3 9 7 4 5 10 5 4 8 6 6 8 7 12 4 8 8 6 9 9 9 At large 4 16 Totals 63 95 10:11 p.m. The Moderator stated that Reconsideration did not prevail. ARTICLE 60. USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE TAX RATE MOTION: That the sum of $4,444,227 be appropriated to reduce the tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989, and passed that such amount be transferred from the Unreserved Fund see this page Balance. 10:15 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jacquelyn Smith. 10:15 p.m. Michael O'Sullivan, Appropriations Committee, spoke in favor. Following a voice vote at 10:16 p.m., the Moderator declared passage. 10:16 p.m. Jacquelin Weinstock, Pr.6, moved Reconsideration of Article 44, Zoning By -law, CRO to CD and R0, Marrett Road (Sheraton), and based her request on the Lexington By -laws, Article 5, Section 10. 10:19 p.m. The Moderator ruled Mrs. Weinstock to be Out of Order. Notice to all those :involved had not been served and precedence prevailed. Discussion continued as to procedures, Lexington By -laws, Roberts Rules of Order. 10:25 p.m. The Moderator presented the following to Town Meeting: "Shall the decision of the Moderator he sustained." Following a voice vote at 10:25 p.m., the Moderator declared a positive vote. ------------------------------ 10:26 p.m. Selectman Jacquelyn Smith moved that the Meeting be dissolved. Following a voice vote at 10:26 p.m., the Moderator declared dissolution of the 1989 Annual Town Meeting. A true copy. Attest: Bernice H. Fallick, Town Clerk 35 E O,4 ra•4,yC :, ;� P' �?:nfxm of �Fxin�f�n, �sstt�husetts OFFICE OF SELECTMEN JACQUELYN R. SMITH, CHAIRMAN PAUL W. MARSHALL JOHN C, EDDISON WILLIAM J. DAILEY, JR. LEO P. McSWEENEY April 19, 1989 Dear Town Meeting Member: Last Tuesday, April 18, representatives of the Beard of Selectmen, the Planning Board and the Precinct 8 Residents Association met to try to reconcile differing views on Articles 55 and 56 of the Warrant, the affordable housing articles. We had hoped to reach agreement on the language and provisions of a single article that we could all support, but it did not work out that way. When it became apparent that more time and more information would be needed to reach a consensus and avoid a divisive debate in Town Meeting we decided on a different approach. What we agreed to recomt>°Jd to Town Meeting is the following: 1) We will Trove for indefinite postponement of both Articles 55 and 56. 2) Under Article 2, we will report on progress towards increasing the availability of affordable housing, as requested in the resolution adopted at the 1987 Annual Town Meeting. _ 3) Under Article 2, we will also outline how we propose to move forward towards achieving the Town °s affordable housing goals. 9) Utilizing the skills and resources of Lexi-73 and of outside consultants as needed, we will continue to prepare specific plans for affordable housing on the Pine Meadows - Meagherville site. The group charged with preparing these plans will be designated as the Pine Meadaas- Meagherville Site DevelocIment Committee. It will include three members from LAB, one member each from the Board of Selectmen, the Planning Board and the Housing Authority and one each from the Reed St and the Cedar St. areas of Precinct 8, Other concerned camdttees, including Conservation and Recreation, will be consulted as appro- priate, and interested residents will be welcomed at the meetings of the conmittee. 5) The Pine Meadows- Meagherville Site Develorsnent Cmr ittee will proceed with the preparation of a site development plan which will include a connecting road between Garfield and Cedar Streets. In addition, it will give serious consideration to a design which will exclude such a road. The site plan will be suhniitted for review and approval to a Special Town Meeting to be convened in the fall of this year. 6) The Board of Selectmen, in consultation with the Planning Board and the Housing Authority, will also appoint a townwide carrdttee to be called the Affordable Housing Options Committee to assist the concerned boards in the following tasks: a) assembling an inventory of potential sites for affordable housing; b) bringing together existing studies, reports and data relevant to decision making on affordable housing in Lexington; c) integrating housing goals with other town objectives and policies; 1626 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 0?173 BOX 446 • TELEPHONE (617) 662.0500 ® 2 d) expanding the range of options for financing the affordable units; e) fostering townwide discussion and understanding of affordable housing guidelines and possibilities through education and information programs. This ccnanittee will consist of one from each of seven concerned Town boards and one representative fran each precinct. its work will proceed simultaneously with that of the Site Develognent Ccrmdttee, and it will be asked to present a preliminary report of its findings to the Special Town Meting in the fall. We believe that this canpranise approach will permit the Town to move ~° forward without delay to respond to the need for affordable housing while at the same time taking full account of the concerns of neighborhood groups. We hope you will support this course of action. Sincerely, ohn C. Eddison Selectman JCE /ad