HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-09-BOS-minSelectmen's Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2000
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, August 14, 2000 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Krieger, Mrs. Eddison, Mr. Enrich, Mrs.
Abbott, Mrs. McKenna; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel and Ms. Smith,
Executive Clerk were present.
Public Comments
Jill Hay asked the Board to consider no parking on Highland Avenue. The no parking that has
been posted in the area has moved the problem to Highland Avenue. Ms. Hay asked that
consideration of this matter not be delayed until the parking study is completed.
Perry Pollins complained that there are many streets in town that are in need of repair. Mr.
White reviewed the presentation to Town Meeting that provided for approximately $1.2 million
to maintain the streets for Fiscal Year 2001.
Mr. Enrich spoke of the good news he had just received. Shuttle America sought permission to
expand flights from Hanscom that needed authorization from the FAA. The FAA has delayed
action on the matter for another thirty days. There will be no additional flights for at least an
additional thirty days. It is a glimmer of hope, a window of opportunity, but not the end of the
battle.
Consent Agenda
Use of Battle Green
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify the poll vote of the Board to
approve the request from Local 1505 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to
conduct a rally on the Battle Green on August 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Special Municipal Employees
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify a poll vote of the Board to classify
the firm of Anderson & Krieger as Special Municipal Employees under Chapter 268A of the
General Laws.
Accept Scholarship Fund
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the LHS Class of 1938 Scholarship
Fund.
Proclamation
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign a Proclamation declaring September
20, 2000 as "Undoing Racism Day ".
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Conservation Restriction
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a conservation restriction on a
portion of the lot at 66 Solomon Pierce Road.
Use of Battle Green
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request from the Preschool
PTA to conduct its annual Halloween Parade at the Battle Green on Saturday, October 28 from
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with a rain date of October 29.
Water /Sewer Commitments and Adjustments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following:
Commitment of water charges for 7/12/2000 (Cycle 9)
Commitment of water charges for 7/1/2000 to 7/31/2000
Commitment of sewer charges for 7/1/2000 to 7/31/2000
Adjustments of water charges for 6/1/2000 to 6/30/2000
Adjustments of sewer charges for 6/1/2000 to 6/30/2000
Adjustments of water charges for 7/1/2000 to 7/31/2000
Adjustments of sewer charges for 7/1/2000 to 7/31/2000
Human Services Committee Report
$75,804.88
$24,601.46
$31,411.97
- $22,096.00
- $46,989.24
- $5,704.18
- $18,834.22
Co -Chair of the Human Services Committee Helen Cravis presented the annual report of the
Human Services Committee.
MCI World Com Grant of Location — Hartwell Avenue
Assistant Town Engineer Dave Carbonneau reviewed a petition from Metropolitan Fiber
System/WorldCom, Inc. for conduit installation on Hartwell Avenue to provide fiber optic
communication services to 12 Hartwell Avenue.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Metropolitan Fiber
System/WorldCom, Inc. to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires
and cables to be placed therein, under the surface of Hartwell Avenue. Hartwell Avenue from
the intersection of Bedford Street westerly, a distance of approximately 900 feet; Hartwell
Avenue from the intersection of Maguire Road easterly, a distance of approximately 100 feet.
Verizon Grants of Location
Verizon Representative Chuck O'Connor reviewed the following Grants of Location:
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Russell Road
Petition for a grant of location to install conduit to provide underground telecommunications
service to private property at 4 Russell Road.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Verizon
Communications to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and
cables to be placed therein, under the surface of Russell Road starting at existing pole number
360 -8 on the easterly side of Russell Road, place conduit in a westerly direction, a distance of 40
feet ( ±) to 4 Russell Road.
Wright Street
Petition for a grant of location to install conduit to provide underground telecommunications
service to private property at 4 Wright Street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Verizon
Communications to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and
cables to be placed therein, under the surface of Wright Street starting at existing pole number 2
on the northerly side of Wright Street, place conduit in a northeasterly direction, a distance of 60
feet ( ±) to 4 Wright Street.
Hayden Avenue
Petition for a grant of location to install additional conduit on Hayden Avenue to provide
additional telecommunications to 95/97 Hayden Avenue.
Mrs. McKenna expressed concern about the excavation's impact on the heavily trafficked road.
Mr. O'Connor indicated it would take no more than two hours. Verizon will then put a
temporary patch and go back in the Spring with a permanent patch. Mrs. McKenna asked that
the work be done between the hours of 10:00 a. m. and 3:00 p.m. and that Verizon be required to
have the permanent patch in place by May 1, 2001.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Verizon
Communications to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and
cables to be placed therein, under the surface of Hayden Avenue. Starting at existing pole
number 433/6 on the southwesterly side of Hayden Avenue, place conduit in a northeasterly
direction, a distance of 12 feet ( ±); then turning southeasterly for a distance of 575 feet ( ±) then
turning northeasterly, for a distance of 43 feet ( ±), to manhole number 54/146, on the
northeasterly side of Hayden Avenue and provided that the work be done between the hours of
10:00 a. m. and 3:00 p.m. and that the permanent patch be in place by May 1, 2001.
Resignations /Appointments/Reappointments
Board of Appeals
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the resignation of Sara Chase as an
Associate Member of the Board of Appeals.
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Town Celebrations Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the resignation of James Cataldo
from the Town Celebrations Subcommittee.
Communications Advisory Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the resignation of Caryn Werlin
from the Communications Advisory Committee.
Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meetings of
June 19, July 10 and July 11, 2000.
Executive Session Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the executive session minutes of
the meetings of May 22, June 19, and July 10.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the executive session minutes of
the meeting of August 14, 2000 as corrected.
Future Meeting Dates
Board members agreed to the following dates for future meetings through the end of the year:
October 16, October 30, November 6, November 20, December 4, December 11 and December
18, 2000.
Newspaper Boxes Regulations
Mr. White reviewed newspaper box regulations in other Towns and negotiations he had with the
newspaper vendors in Lexington. Mr. White explained he would like to get input from the Board
and he and counsel would go back to the vendors with the Board's recommendations and then
back to the Board.
Mr. Enrich felt the process is coming along very well but expressed concern that Lexington
appears to have a proposal that is considerably more than models in other jurisdictions. Mr.
Enrich also asked about the phase in. Mr. White replied that there are 88 boxes in Town. There
will be a 14 day response time from the Department. Bill Hadley thinks two weeks is sufficient.
Mr. White suggested the boxes stay where they are until the application is processed.
Mrs. McKenna felt it is a good idea to have an appeal process but preferred to see that period
extended to thirty days.
Board members felt it was a good idea to look at the process again at its next meeting.
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Center Parking Study
Mr. White reported that there is sufficient funds in the Nextel Selectmen's Gift Account to fund
a Center Parking Study that was discussed at the Board's earlier goal setting meeting.
Mrs. McKenna felt it made more sense to spend the money on fixing the problem rather than
conducting another study on whether there is a parking problem. Mrs. McKenna also expressed
concern that there has been no Selectmen's Gift Account established for such a purpose. Mr.
White indicated the proposal meets the spirit of the gift account.
Mr. Enrich felt the use of the Selectmen's Gift Account for this type of project is well
established. Mr. Enrich also felt there are many questions that need to be answered before a
solution to the parking situation can be achieved and that the study is needed to answer such
questions.
Mrs. Krieger noted that the Planning Board should be included in meetings and public hearings
conducted by the consultant. Mrs. McKenna felt it would be a good idea to study the parking on
Sundays as well as Saturdays and that consideration be given to partial decking of the Meriam
Street parking lot.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -1 (Mrs. McKenna) to go forward with the
parking study.
Worthen Road Parking
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee member Dave Carbonneau and Police Chief Casey
recommended restoration of parking on the east side of Worthen Road between the two new
entrances to the High School. There is need for more parking and restoration of these spaces will
not interfere with sight lines because the area before and after each driveway would continue to
be a no parking zone.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to revise the parking regulations on Worthen
Road as presented.
Town Manager Appointments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Town Manager's
appointment of Doug Lucente to the Youth Commission.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Town Manager's
appointment of Marian Cohen to the Council on Aging.
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Selectmen Liaison Reports
Mr. Enrich reported on four Hanscom related issues.
Massport is undertaking a major renovation on the ground floor of the terminal building.
It will give them the capacity for everything they have presently proposed. HFAC meets
next Tuesday and will be going to the Massport Board in an attempt to prevent the
increase in the building capacity.
2. The Hanscom Noise Work Group's recommendations that were presented to the Board
six to eight months ago will eventually be going to the Department of Environmental
Affairs. They are meeting next week to discuss Massport's response regarding
measurement of noise. That will be a heated issue on how we measure and monitor
noise. Tony Galaitsis is in the process of identifying new monitoring sites in Lexington.
The GEIR review process will soon be starting again. It is done on five year intervals
and the last one was completed in 1997. We will be relying on the HATS Environmental
Subcommittee. We are looking for expertise in environmental areas such as traffic and
air quality to serve on the subcommittee.
4. We have filed a law suit trying to bring us back to a serious review process. There has
been a file for summary judgment and filed responses. The hearing is set for October 17
at 2:00 p.m. in the Cambridge Court House.
Mrs. Abbott as a follow up to Representative Kaufman's letter about the Community
Preservation Act, indicated that it now looks like it may be signed by the Governor We should
still consider reserving a warrant article.
Mrs. Abbott reported that the No Place for Hate Group has met last week. Rachel Morse, an
intern in the Town Manager's Office has created an extended list of groups that wish to
participate.
Mrs. McKenna asked if the discussion about satellite parking will be revisited before the Town
Office Complex parking plan is fully implemented. Mrs. Crew Vine thought it would be within
a couple of weeks.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by roll call vote: Mrs. McKenna, Mrs.
Eddison, Mrs. Krieger, Mr. Enrich and Mrs. Abbott to go into executive session for the purpose
of discussion of land acquisition, litigation and collective bargaining with no intent to resume
open session.
Selectmen's Meeting — September 11, 2000
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
Phyllis A. Smith
Executive Clerk
Selectmen's Meeting Minutes
September 25, 2000
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, September 25, 2000 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Krieger, Mrs. Eddison, Mr. Enrich, Mrs.
Abbott, Mrs. McKenna; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel and Ms. Smith,
Executive Clerk were present.
Public Comments
Lorraine Fournier complained about the Town's response to three recent issues in Town; namely
the erection of the creche on the Battle Green; health education in the public schools and church
related community service.
Transfer of Control of Cablevision License to AT &T
Communications Advisory Committee member Ed Vail recommended that the Board approve
the transfer of control of the Cablevision License to AT &T. Members of the Committee
reviewed application Form 394, attended the Cable Commission Hearings and reviewed the
magistrate's report. The Committee voted last week to recommend that the Board vote to
request the change in control.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the transfer of control of the
Cablevision License to AT &T.
Consent Agenda
FY02 Street Acceptance Schedule
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the FY02 Street Acceptance
Schedule as recommended by the Engineering Department.
Local Official Bond
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to fix the sum of the Local Official Bond for
the Assistant Treasurer at $180,000.
Trust Fund
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to establish the Lexington High School
Class of 1953 Trust Fund.
Water /Sewer Adjustments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following:
Adjustments of water charges for 7/01/2000 to 7/31/2000 - $6,104.18
Adjustments of sewer charges for 7/01/2000 to 7/31/2000 - $18,834.22
Selectmen's Meeting — September 25, 2000
Boston Gas Grant of Location — Baskin Road
Boston Gas Company representative Francis O'Leary was present to review the petition of
Boston Gas to extend 4 "gas main in Baskin Road to provide service to a home at 11 Baskin
Road.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of the Boston Gas
Company to install approximately 120 feet of a 4 inch gas main in Baskin Road from the existing
4 inch gas main in Baskin Road at House #11 northerly to House #15.
Boston Edison Grant of Locations
Boston Edison Representative Maureen Carroll reviewed the following Boston Edison petitions:
Sullivan Street
Grant of location for conduit to be installed to provide underground electric service to a new
residential development known as Lexington Park.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of the Boston Edison
Company to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to
be placed therein, under the surface of Sullivan Street. Install conduit northwesterly,
approximately 10 feet southwest of Cushing Street, a distance of about 25 feet at pole #37/4.
Winter Street
Grant of location for conduit to be installed to provide an underground electric service to a new
residential development known as Lexington Park.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Boston Edison
Company to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to
be placed therein, under the surface of Winter Street. Install conduit northwesterly,
approximately 650 feet southwest of Sullivan Street, a distance of about 8 feet at pole #149/13.
Russell Road
Grant of location for conduit to be installed to provide an underground electric service to #4
Russell Road at the homeowner's request.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Boston Edison
Company to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to
be placed therein, under the surface of Russell Road. Install conduit northwesterly,
approximately 190 feet northeast of Whipple Road, a distance of about 38 feet at pole #360/8.
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York Street
Grant of location for conduit to be installed to provide an underground electric service to #43
York Street at the homeowner's request.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Boston Edison
Company to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to
be placed therein, under the surface of York Street. Install conduit northerly, at Woodland Road,
a distance of about 10 feet at pole #142/9.
Brent Road
Grant of location for conduit to be installed to provide underground electric service to a new
house at #5 Brent Road at the builder's request.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Boston Edison
Company to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to
be placed therein, under the surface of Brent Road. Install conduit easterly, approximately 328
feet northeast of Hathaway Road, a distance of about 5 feet to pole #375/3.
M WIN
Grant of location for conduit to be installed to provide an underground electric service to #15
Robbins Road.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Boston Edison
Company to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to
be placed therein, under the surface of Robbins Road. Install conduit southeasterly,
approximately 316 feet north of Lexington Avenue, a distance of about 3 feet to pole #25/5.
Wright Street
Grant of location for conduit to be installed to provide an underground electric service to #4
Wright Street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Boston Edison
company to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to
be placed therein, under the surface of Wright Street. Install conduit easterly, approximately 165
feet southeast of Skyview Street, a distance of about 7 feet to pole #201/2.
Harrington Road Update
Assistant Town Engineer David Carbonneau reviewed the six month experience since
Harrington Road was opened to vehicular traffic. Mr. Carbonneau provided a comparison of 24
hour traffic volume on October 7, 1992, September 9, 1999 and May 3, 2000; a comparison of
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the average speed of vehicles during the September 9 and May 3 survey and the Police
Department statistics concerning motor vehicle accidents in Lexington for the period February 2
to September 24, 2000. Board members noted and expressed concerns that the accident statistics
at Bedford Street and Harrington Road appear to be the second highest location next to Bedford
Street at Route 128. Mr. Carbonneau suggested taking more measures to slow the traffic down at
this intersection.
Resolution - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the resolution read by the Chairman
recognizing the Lexington Domestic Violence Task Force and the Support Committee for
Battered Women and designating the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness
Month.
Proclamation — Church of St. Brigid
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign a proclamation read by the Chairman
in honor of the 125 anniversary celebration of the Church of St. Brigid on Sunday, November
19, 2000.
Proclamation — United Nations Day
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign a proclamation read by the Chairman
proclaiming October 24, 2000 as United Nations Day.
One -Day Liquor License
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue a one -
day liquor license to The Community Nursery School for their fall fundraiser on November 11,
2000 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church Hall.
Use of Battle Green — Lexington Minute Men
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request from the Lexington
Minute Men to conduct change of command and installation of officers ceremonies on Sunday,
October 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and for a rehearsal on October 14 from 12:30 p.m. to
2:00 p.m.
Use of Battle Green — Protest Rally
Mrs. McKenna indicated she was not in favor of approving an ongoing request to use the Battle
Green. Mr. Enrich felt it was an appropriate request.
Selectmen's Meeting — September 25, 2000
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 — 1 (Mrs. McKenna) to approve the
request from Lorraine Fournier to conduct a rally on the Battle Green from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m. on October 4, October 11, October 18, October 25, November 1, November 8, November
15, November 22, November 29, December 6, December 13, and December 20, 2000.
Newspaper Distribution Boxes Regulations
Board members discussed the proposed regulations. Mrs. McKenna felt she would rather see the
sidewalk width at 6', the distance between boxes at 500' and the appeals process extended
initially to 60 days. It was decided that regulation 4(f) will provide sufficient sidewalk width.
The provision reads that no distribution box shall be placed, installed, used or maintained at any
location whereby the clear passageway of pedestrians is reduced to less than six feet. Mrs.
Abbott agreed with Mrs. McKenna's recommendation on the appeal process time frame and had
some concern with the distance between the boxes.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -2 (Mrs. McKenna and Mrs. Abbott) to
recommend going forward with the boxes at 300' feet apart and directing the Town Manager and
Counsel to go to the next step.
Budget Update
Mr. White reviewed a proposed FY2002 Budget schedule and estimated incremental increase in
revenue of $3,613,580.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Town Manager to submit the
Town Budget by March 1, 2001.
Mrs. McKenna spoke of her desire to pursue new ways in which Lexington can raise revenues
outside of the tax levy. There needs to be a process, to appoint a committee to find out what has
worked in other communities. Mrs. McKenna asked the Board members for their thoughts. Mr.
Enrich felt very skeptical. Massachusetts laws are very restrictive. Mr. Enrich also felt before
setting up a committee that it would be better to have staff examine ideas first. Mr. White
reported that a committee chaired by Selectman John McLaughlin did look into alternative
revenue options more than thirteen years ago. Mrs. Abbott felt it would be helpful and a good
starting point if Mrs. McKenna took a look at McLaughlin's Committee Report and also that she
talk to someone at Mass. Municipal Association.
Committee Resignations /Appointments/Reappointments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint /appoint the following:
Selectmen's Meeting — September 25, 2000
Communications Advisory Committee
Reappoint David S. Becker for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Reappoint Stephen C. Ellis for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Appoint Miriam Boucher for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Appoint William T. Kofoed for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Appoint Connie Rawson for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Fair Housing & Human Relations Committee
Reappoint Florence Baturin for a two -year term expiring September 30, 2002
Reappoint Margaret Cole for a two -year term expiring September 30, 2002
Reappoint Beverly Earl - Goodridge for a two -year term expiring September 30, 2002
Reappoint Thomas Montanari for a two -year term expiring September 30, 2002
Appoint Jeffrey Collins for a two -year term expiring September 30, 2002
Human Services Committee
Reappoint Rosalyn Gittleman for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Lexington Scholarship & Education Fund Board
Reappoint Julie Duncan for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint Thomas Fenn for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint Jules Pieri for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint Patricia Ruane for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint David Williams for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee
Reappoint Erna Greene for a two -year term expiring September 30, 2002
Reappoint Marita Hartshhorn for a two -year term expiring September 30, 2002
Reappoint James Wichmann for a two -year term expiring September 30, 2002
Lexington Center Committee
Reappoint Kathryn Fields for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Reappoint Beverly Kelley for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Reappoint Bigelow Moore for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Appoint Jerry Michelson for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Lexington Council for the Arts
Reappoint Kathryn Jacobs for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Appoint Florence Connor for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Appoint Claudia Lach for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
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Town Report Committee
Reappoint John Ayvazian for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint Kerry Brandin for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint Robert Morrison for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint Audrea Simpson for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint David Tabeling for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint Elena Volante for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint Jeanette Webb for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Reappoint Edward Barsamian for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint Susan Bottan for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint David Carbonneau for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint Steve Frymer for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint Myla Kabat -Zinn for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Reappoint William Mix for a one -year term expiring September 30, 2001
Transportation Advisory Committee
Reappoint Sara Arnold for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Reappoint Edward Ganshirt for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Appoint William Levison for a three -year term expiring September 30, 2003
Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -0 (Mr. Enrich abstained) to approve the
minutes of the meeting of August 14, 2000.
Executive Session Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the executive session minutes of
the meetings of September 11 and September 12, 2000.
Liaison Reports
Mrs. McKenna reported that there had been a mistake in the Minuteman that the Patriots' Day
Reenactment had been moved back to Saturday. The Town Celebrations Committee does all the
scheduling for Patriots' Day and they have never discussed the matter. Mrs. Eddison indicated
that she had received a call from the Minuteman apologizing for the mistake.
Mr. Enrich updated the Board on Hanscom issues.
Mrs. Krieger sent a letter to the FAA stating that we want to exercise our rights under the
National Historic Preservation Act. Both the Historical Commission and the Historical
Society are interested in engaging in that process.
Selectmen's Meeting — September 25, 2000
2. Massport is planning renovations at the terminal. HFAC has conducted a very cursory
review and voted 9 -1 to advise Massport not to proceed with the renovations at this time.
Sara Mattes and I spoke at the Massport Board meeting on Thursday.
3. Mr. Enrich asked the Board to authorize him to send a thank you letter to Senator
Kennedy for his successful efforts in dealing with the FAA on our behalf. Board
members agreed that Mr. Enrich should write the letter.
Mrs. Krieger reported on efforts of the Noise By -Law Committee.
1. They are considering relocating the noise monitor that is at Preston Road.
2. They will be looking at noise complaints that have been logged in the Community to see
what the problems are and identify trends
3. They are looking into whether we need to do field measurements and whether we have
the ability to conduct such an analysis.
4. They are reviewing by -laws from other Towns.
The Committee will be submitting a report in April and plan to have an interim report by the end
of November.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:25 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
Phyllis A. Smith
Executive Clerk