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Home My WebLink About2005-05-01-ART40-min MINUTES Article 40 ad hoc Committee May 1, 2005 Committee members present Tony Galaitsis Wendy Heiger-Bernays Tom Diaz Ingrid H Klimoff Jeanne Krieger Sheryl Mason Derek Fullerton Jim Sheehy Judy Crocker Public attendance included local citizens Mr David Eagle, and Mr Maloney Mr Galaitsis called the meeting to order at 7 30 am in the Legion room at Cary Hall, Lexington, MA The main business for this meeting was to review and update the Article 40 Committee's interim report to the Town Meeting A draft of the report in the form of a powerpoint presentation had been previously distributed to the members of the committee for review and comment The committee's comments and suggestions were integrated into the DRAFT, and the document was finalized during the 5/1/05 meeting Three copies of the powerpoint document would be filed with the Town Clerk The Committee tasked Mr Galaitsis to prepare a narrative based on the powerpoint document to be read at the Town Meeting during the presentation of the report Meeting was adjourned at 8 30 am Respectfully submitted, Tony Galaitsis 1 • i� - � � � � �'� i� � { � "�i� ';I 3 C-4= Al ;.{�. �ii � .A ai .t Y ,....«..,n, w.,.....«,.. .n....,w.,.v..,„., ,..._..,.,w._H-.. ..:...,..�. ��...._.�w�.. _.._.2.......,...»....r�..w..,.:. .,a...................._.. ,..«...................wa.,..s.:..... »..,>..�.,.. { ..,,.,`. ,..:.�.«l..a:.., ..'Z,».... ...:.su%i,.v..,.w.o„......«,.».,.�uu,,..»...;..w,.,�...„s::s, Committee Called for by 2004 TM Committee Convened by 2004 Moderator Co-Chairs: Tony Galaitsis Wendy Heiger-Bernays Members: 0 Marc Corr Ingrid Klimoff Judy Crocker Jeanne Krieger Tom Diaz Sheryl Mason Derek Fullerton Jim Sheehy Jim Wilson , �< .,,, h,. 4,.>•u� ,:-:a,.a...5 s - � .,:>�:. .,, rn Yx ., via �,�. ,, x x xn *t $ Asn lx 3 ,, ,��. u` � _.:. ��S .��. � n3vr,. t Rn` 3, A,,. �,, n` «�i,, iis-re, <� F _ a z .. , �� `,, ��114 , �.-�, t tn , -� :}:. �.�.�.\ �`, sx„ t�.,� . � `S »,`a., n,... 1 z:-: n is .,^1,,-(,,-,1 ";. t5, c�. ,n +, ... i. � nii I. 1 1 O n E �n.E�. < .. ,c, «. . Substitute Motion for Article 40 (a) Resolved: That Town Meeting urges the Selectmen, Police Department, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Board of Health, School Committee, building inspector, and all other responsible agents of Town government to vigorously support the provisions of 310 CMR 7.11(1)(b), through • publicizing the existing regulations and enforcement mechanisms through appropriate communications with residents, • contract terms with contractors (particularly school-bus operators), conditions on permits and licenses, and enforcement of Section 80-4G, Stationary engine run-up, of the Code of the Town of Lexington, General By- laws, including fines. (b) The Moderator shall convene an ad hoc committee to review Chapter 80 of the Code of Lexington for the purpose of suggesting language with respect to stationary engine run-up provisions so as to minimize potential noise and air pollution. The Committee shall also review 310 CMR 7.11(1)(b) and determine under what conditions defrosting of windows, prevention of diesel-fuel gelling, and establishment and maintenance of interior temperatures of occupied vehicles at reasonable temperatures should be considered operations for which engine power may be necessary and considered not to cause or contribute to a condition of air pollution. 2 4113/05Art40 embers of the committee shall include at least one representative each \ - .. { S rih ,.., rii—% . > z, .. � ,� r1 . $ SY lxei: '..1 \•1 •� tia `��` s a� � ro s � VA e� � � �, � rF ti � �� i �\ 3 YYt\\ c� ? \ c a ,, �::�>\ t\\ .�,.ft "t t "s rte\.; .ts•-1 1 ,y Nik 9 �.. a, ..fir£ , ¢. a , ->.. '" ?n,. ra � r �. \ Yi' �v GY i � \ xrk� tib ^r t\ ti 0 r t... r :� rar � ,.. c ��k .:. 4 \ , \ t c\ 11114 Substitute Motion for Article 40 (a) Resolved: That Town Meeting urges the Selectmen, Police Department, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Board of Health, School Committee, building inspector, and all other responsible agents of Town government to vigorously support the provisions of 310 CMR 7.11(1)(b), through • publicizing the existing regulations and enforcement mechanisms through appropriate communications with residents, • contract terms with contractors (particularly school-bus operators), • conditions on permits and licenses, and enforcement of Section 80-4G, Stationary engine run-up, of the Code of the Town of Lexington, General By-Laws, including fines. ■ Part (a) urges all Town government bodies to support the anti-idling provisions of the State Law though a variety of reasonable and practical means 3 4/13/05 Art40 p3 11�' � x ss v ;. r � 4 , as,. IY �tlI III L �y4t \ v 1 —lyi A<vvt F\,.s vg' z ` iv,'.i v .lnom, '. �s � �y�r.,, v\� ctfS.i��,v . v 5�,',4•. fis _.,�,,: ...r �, .. ' sr �.tir ?. } ® l '1p �_. fl �r. � � �x. � s . � �\�\ixx.?.�il5sr� t � 1 J1 ';. vs *y.:... r 5 ti.. � v, R.. (b)IL The Moderator shall convene an ad hoc committee to review Chapter 80 of the Code of exington for the purpose of suggesting language with respect to stationary engine run- up provisions so as to minimize potential noise and air pollution. The Committee shall also review 310 CMR 7.11(1)(b) and determine under what conditions defrosting of windows, prevention of diesel-fuel gelling, and establishment and maintenance of interior temperatures of occupied vehicles at reasonable temperatures should be considered operations for which engine power may be necessary and considered not to cause or contribute to a condition of air pollution. Members of the committee shall include at least one representative each from the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Health, the Noise A�Ivisory Committee, the School Business Department, the School Committee, the Town-Wide PTA Council, an owner or manager of a local business, and at least two citizens who have expressed interest and concern. The committee shall report its recommendations to the Board of Selectmen, Board of Health, and School Committee before the next annual town meeting. • Part (b) directed • The Moderator to appoint the Committee • The Committee to suggest anti-idling language that *would minimize potential noise and air pollution *might permit idling under certain conditions 4 4/13/05 Art40 p4 S \ 1 \ ttu t i 141.\ to z S "„ Yn,,.. x. -:\ `.t a ;.:«��c: ¢>\a��,.. «u�t-.t.v 1 titt ;..F�.x, v �:.\i a,,\,,.+Y2>`,l'•akin; v tis�x vufY*� \ � �x v'\ u \.-,,\ ,.��u\�\ s 71s{Ys c svv �t^?2 � f, xt{ v; v z vs, \: a v \ 1 \v\v'e '\•a�, iv5,.. � u o a: x�v� r\_ .« .,. ,,:..,. \ s a \la...t vin 1 •:e a z, a :a t s,. r a .\ `\\ v u n c s • 8 Public Meetings ♦7/15/04 *9/14/04 ♦10/7/04 *11/10/04 ♦12/15/04 ♦2/10/05 ♦3/22/05 ♦4/7/05 • Sources of Information *Research my Committee members *DEP members •A research student from BU *Consultant by a local business *Advocate for Anti-idling education program 5 4/13/05 Art40 p5 z a i ',\t. >•\ a; 4 .:r:,.:. a .t= i :\ r S\ .\z z. `r. a \`;; '.``�.;r nS\ tt'i2aS,k Li i� t 7. d L C,�L t� t t � �L �r rl n � �"b9`� L•r'e :fi} � `%L�`„i rN4 z4tl na`. cxxx \\ x ', ly xYixr `ly •� \ � t c � �Ad. tV ..Yvxai�;e.., ,,.v.:.:.�,1. �}..,,.�^, ,r:r:i`,:`1, .. ...v�. ,:r.'aa.. ,.. �t. L44a;; ,,..:.Aii:. ,�. .,�:. 2.v.�;i;',��.<Y,��,5�.,..,..� k..�:.:;r �l.' ,.tit>>,� ...... '`,:.�s C`•t7,.,k,s4,t,{tR na.,:.a ;L,N�;kt��r ■ Health and Environmental Effects • Particulates effects on health *Diesel engines (as opposed to gasoline) worst offender *Aggravate asthma and cause lung damage • Pollutants (chemicals) contribute to acid rain , ozone formation and global climate change *Buses, Trucks, and other motor vehicles all contribute *Likely human carcinogen *Normal combustion engine significant source • Awareness and Enforcement of State Regulation • Used by State in egregious cases (example) • Largely unknown and/or un-enforced by communities 6 4/13/05 Art40 p6 LL, �w `c'` y 4z '�is .�� l t LI r N. . t rt 3 1 t � � 't �.� �'tn. ", .,.�-., It � >, .,--. L .\ l\': ,...5. `�: \ :;� �:� ,..: \ z \ ((p,-5,7,,,,6L):: L 4 r , .4 L y { k `, at x.' -1 LS 1 . � ��, t r � t ti c l,. 0 ..,, z. � � �, t ti i. � `�iwt ..t \. ,:z `l Ut ,. `{ • Bus Operating Practices - ambiguity & conflict • Discrepancy between practice and manufacturer recommendations *Driver needs vs Engine Requirements *Start, Stop, Maintenance • Should internal temperature requirements be eliminated from School Contract? • Should diesel retrofit programs be contract requirement ? 7 4/13/05 Art40 p7 N Y: ;' �S l �.t \ z s \:-?i ) ```nes h � 4 �.v spa t .n v S � rh t 1' vz} ; t`"•:.\i t 2 \ \\;`vv zti 't1v�..: z � zl rt ,,.. r.:.....-t S ,, b '�a v 4.t �, •.,... :. "C `°t --2 1 t. 4 4\ i t i 4:'i r • Education and Awareness Program Favored • Leverage programs of other towns • Raise awareness of anti-idling Law *Post school drop-off areas *Town-wide literature distribution *Other actions, as needed • Grants sources (signage and literature) identified • Measure program effectiveness - Town survey 8 4/13/05 Art40 p8 \ >S S' 4 s 1 Fh "tta4 z„ t \ t� `� a s u. ? ti s, . a h; i 1S � R \ t \ 11 El, \ \ .t. y Y � y� \ �� `` O %� :w �Sk � `�'... • Advantages • Enforcement becomes higher local priority • Supplements education effort • Offer a range of penalties (friendly enforcement) • Disadvantages • Local businesses draw criticism from concerned citizens • Unintended consequences ■ By-Law in MT 9 4/13/05 Art40 p9 : \ t \ " � \ 1 t z z � t \z �, �.l o:. '5 �„� lw� 4 a„ :,w fi1r \. \t ti \ `S• �,#�'�\ vS4h4;i'�A['. .��^, y t t., t \s .;\s\ �++. �r \ \� \ t \ S�- h, \ \ � �� t• { Z Z t:^..F va U zt c , ...fr ,s d • Extend Committee timeline to 2006 Town Meeting • Pursue grant sources for Education Program • Implement and evaluate Education Program • Consider Language and Impacts of Local By- law • Present local by-law and formal report in TM'06 10 4/13/05 Art40 p10 y 4. h r\'i \• t t� ti t': i \'\ i '\ \s, l i} 4t l s* \\' .:( \ \;' 4 Sy�,; S l kAS6_, • 6 • Extend Committee timeline to 2006 Town Meeting • Pursue grant sources for Education Program • Implement and evaluate Education Program • Consider Language and Impacts of Local By- law • Present local by-law and formal report in TM'06 Please complete and return Survey Form 11 4/13/05 Art40 p11