2012-05-BOS-min - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

Selectmen’s Meeting May 3, 2012 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday, May 3, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in Cary Memorial Hall. Chairman Manz, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Burnell and Ms. Mauger; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Chabot, Assistant to the Executive Clerk, were present. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Mr. Manz showed a photo of the Police Honor Guard at the Red Sox Game and a photo of the Lexington Little League opening day. The Little League will be coming before the Selectmen soon to ask for some field changes. Town Manager Report Mr. Valente announced the appointment of Lexington Fire Captain John Wilson as our new Fire Chief. He will be sworn in on May 23, 2012. Mr. Valente also recognized the fine job done by interim Chief Keith Hoyle. Approve Transportation Advisory Committee Recommendations – FlexPass Program and Lexpress Rates Ms. Arnold, Transportation Advisory Committee Chair and Ms. Rebecchi, Transportation Coordinator presented recommendations for changes in Lexpress Fares and Passes. The changes include an increase in the adult cash fare, a creation of a student fare, an elimination of the Burlington surcharge, and the elimination of a fare for children under six years old. Ms. Arnold requested that the Selectmen approve these changes to take effect July 1, 2012. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the recommendations of the Transportation Advisory Committee for the changes in Lexpress Fares/Passes as presented. Ms. Arnold also presented recommended changes in the School / Lexpress Flexpass Pilot Program. This is a special pass issued by the School Department allowing students to use the School Bus in the morning and either the School Bus or Lexpress in the afternoon. The recommended changes include offering the service to middles school students as well as high school students, extending the hours to begin service at 3:30 pm instead of 4:30 pm, and increasing the cost from $10 to $50. Ms. Mauger commented that even though there is an increase in cost from $10 to $50, because of the Town Meeting action to reduce school bus fare costs from $600 to $300, families will ultimately be spending $350 instead of $610 dollars by participating in this program. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the recommendations of the Transportation Advisory Committee for the changes in the School/Lexpress Pilot Program presented.