HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-ATM-STM-min March 18, 2013 Annual Town Meeting
The first session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah
Brown at 7:30 p.m., Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. A quorum of 181
members present. The Lexington Minute Men Company, accompanied by the William Diamond
Fife and Drum Corp,posted the colors.
Town Clerk Donna M. Hooper read the warrant until waived. The Town Clerk then read the
Constable's Return.
7:38 p.m. The meeting was adjourned until completion of the March 18, 2013 Special Town
Meeting.
March 18, 2013 Special Town Meeting
The March 18, 2013 Special Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at
7:39 p.m., Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. A quorum of 181 members
present. Town Clerk Donna M. Hooper read the warrant until waived. The Town Clerk read the
Constable's Return.
7:53 p.m. Following a brief recess, the Moderator declared Article 1 now before the
meeting.
ARTICLE 1: REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES
Marilyn Fenollosa,pct. 1, moved the Report of the Community Preservation Committee
be received and placed on file. Adopted Unanimously.
Charles Lamb,pr.4, moved the report of the Capital Expenditures Committee be received
&placed on file. Adopted Unanimously.
Glenn Parker,pr.4, moved the report of the Appropriation Committee be received &
placed on file. Adopted Unanimously.
7:56 p.m. Presented by Selectman Peter Kelley.
ARTICLE 2: LAND PURCHASE OFF MARRETT ROAD
MOTION: That(a) the Selectmen be authorized to purchase, take by eminent domain
or otherwise acquire for preservation of historic resources purposes any fee, easement or
other interest in all or any part of land shown as lots 63A and 63B on Assessors' Property
Map 31, now or formerly of Trustees of the Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted
Scottish Rite of Free Masonry on such terms and conditions as the Selectmen may
determine; that the sum of$10,950,000 be appropriated for such land acquisition, and
that to raise such amount, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is
authorized to borrow $7,390,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(3), as amended, or
under M.G.L. Chapter 44B, as amended, or any other enabling authority, and $3,560,000
be raised in the tax levy; (b) that $115,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve
of the Community Preservation Fund for debt service and related borrowing costs of the
Community Preservation Fund for fiscal year 2014; and (c) $147,500 be appropriated
from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund for site surveys, legal
expenses and other related acquisition costs.
7:58 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger outlined requested action and reported the support
of the Selectmen.
8:17 p.m. Marilyn Fenollosa, Community Preservation Committee Chair, reported
unanimous support of the Committee.
8:22 p.m. Charles Lamb, Capital Expenditures Committee Chair, reported unanimous
support of the Committee.
8:26 p.m. Glenn Parker, Appropriation Committee Chair, reported unanimous support of the
Committee.
8:29 p.m. Bonnie Brodner reported unanimous support of the School Committee
8:29 p.m. Richard Canale,pr.9, Planning Board Chair, reported support of the Board on a
vote of 4 in favor and 1 opposed.
8:33 p.m. Members spoke in support and opposition.
8:37 p.m. Adam Hoffman, 4 Rangeway, spoke in support.
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8:39 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger responded to questions from members regarding
provisions of the purchase, status of the museum, and transportation needs.
8:45 p.m. Human Services Director Charlotte Rodgers responded further on transportation
services.
8:48 p.m. Leslie Zales, 7 Page Road, spoke in support.
8:50 p.m. Lisah Rhodes,pr.9, reported the strong support of the Recreation Committee.
8:55 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger responded to questions on funding models, and
historic preservation property use restrictions.
8:56 p.m. Paula Rizzo, 10 Webster Road, commented on populations to be included in
community center services.
8:57 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger and Community Preservation Committee Chair
Marilyn Fenollosa responded to historic preservation restrictions on the property.
9:00 P.M. David Kanter,pr.7, called the question. Motion Adopted.
9:00 P.M. Selectman Peter Kelley summarized the motion as requested and sought support
of the members.
Janet Perry,pr.9, moved a call of the roll be taken at the time of voting. With more than 50
people rising in support, Moderator Brown ruled for a call of the roll, taken as follows:
Last'Narne First Larne Middle Pct Mote
Barrett Michael J. Absent
Brown Deborah J. Abstain
Cohen Norman P. Yes
Hooper Donna M. Abstain
Kaufman Jay R. Absent
Kelley Peter C. J. Yes
Manz Hank Yes
Mau er Deborah N. Yes
Palo Joseph N. Yes
Adler Joel A. 1 Yes
Adler Nancy M. 1 Yes
Bartenstein John C. 1 Yes
Cole Jean W. 1 Yes
Cole Jonathan G. 1 Yes
Cunha Robert W. 1 Yes
Eid-Reiner Eric 1 Yes
Hamilton Colin R. 1 Yes
Heffernan Brian E. 1 Yes
Jeon lang 1 Absent
Kern Janet M. 1 Yes
Luo Hon bin 1 Yes
Michelson Eric J. 1 Yes
Rancatore Joseph S. 1 Yes
Randazzo Marc Joseph 1 Yes
Rossi John F. 1 Yes
Sampson Carol J. 1 Yes
Sampson Barry E. 1 Yes
Stewart Mar Ann 1 Yes
Zabin Judith L. 1 Yes
Zabin Albert P. 1 Yes
Afshartous S. Bi'an 2 Yes
Bressner Jason E. 2 Yes
Carpenter Laurel 2 Yes
Cohen Marian A. 0. 2 Yes
Fields Kathryn Mayes 2 Yes
Goldberg Rita B. 2 Absent
Kreutzi er Kenneth M. 2 Yes
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Lapointe Paul H. 2 Yes
Lee Peter B. 2 Yes
London Susan Leigh 2 Yes
Longeteig Karen R 2 Absent
McAleer Andrew 2 Yes
McGuirk Michael 2 Yes
Neumeier Richard L. 2 Yes
Orenstein Barry E. 2 Yes
O'Sullivan Michael J. 2 Yes
Pappo Ricki 2 Yes
Shaw James M. 2 Yes
Vogelzang Jennifer M. 2 Yes
Weiss Betsey 2 Yes
Wilson James S. 2 Yes
Berman Samuel 3 Yes
Bliss Michael D. 3 Yes
Brodner Bonnie E. 3 Yes
Cohen Benjamin J. 3 Yes
Fenn, Jr. Dan H. 3 Yes
Frawley Shirley Rauson 3 Yes
Goddard Michelle 3 Yes
Heinrich Steven P. 3 Yes
Hubert Nancy L. 3 Yes
Johnson Kevin 3 Yes
Katz Arthur 3 Yes
Krieger Jeanne K. 3 Yes
Levy Rosemary Donnis 3 Yes
Masterman Beth J. 3 Yes
Mehr Patrick R. 3 Yes
Pappo Judith L. 3 Yes
Parker Glenn P. 3 Yes
Piltch Cynthia 3 Yes
Rotberg Robert 3 Yes
Smith Franklin E. 3 Yes
Storch Margaret B. 3 Yes
Alessandrini Alessandro A. 4 Yes
Baci Lisa A. 4 Absent
Barnert N les Nathan 4 Yes
Bloom Gloria J. 4 Yes
Burson Scott F. 4 Yes
Cohen Robert N. 4 Absent
Diaz Thomas R. 4 Yes
Enrich Peter David 4 Yes
Hai Jill I. 4 Yes
Hussong Laura J. 4 Yes
Kelley Beverly 4 Yes
Lamb Charles W. 4 Yes
McDonald Ellen Jo 4 Yes
McLeish Susan A. 4 Yes
Miniutti Paul 4 Yes
Nye Molly Harding 4 Yes
Patrick John M. 4 Absent
Paul Gerald 4 Yes
Pise na Vincent J. 4 Abstain
Shaw Sandra J. 4 Absent
Thomas Ruth S. 4 Yes
Ahluwalia Saatvik 5 Yes
Burns David E. 5 Absent
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Corcoran-Ronchetti Nancy 5 Yes
Crampton Jeffrey J. 5 Absent
Dondley Irene M. 5 Yes
Dratch Elaine 5 Yes
Fenollosa Marilyn M. 5 Yes
Friedlich Andrew J. 5 Yes
Galaitsis Anthony G. 5 Yes
Hayward John 5 Yes
Johnson Ginna 5 Yes
Lahiff Taylor M 5 Yes
Lowry James R. 5 Yes
McDonough Richard F. 5 Yes
Michelson Jerold S. 5 Yes
Saint Louis Marc A. 5 Yes
Silverman Sam 5 Yes
Smith Lisa L. 5 Yes
Traber M. Masha 5 Yes
Weiss Ephraim 5 1 Yes
Williams David G. 5 Yes
Abair Suzanne D. 6 Yes
Babson Osman 6 Yes
Cataldo Todd J. 6 Yes
Chernick Paul 6 Yes
Counts-Klebe Margaret L. 6 Yes
Fallick Bebe H. 6 Yes
Grant Edmund C. 6 Absent
Himmel Jonathan A. 6 Yes
Johnson Frederic S. 6 Yes
Kahan Morton G. 6 Yes
Kaufman David L. 6 Yes
Kelley Brian P. 6 Yes
Kelly Ann M. 6 Yes
Kennealy Trisha P. 6 Yes
McKenna Dawn E. 6 Yes
Pa ett Jane 6 Yes
Redmon Ann S. 6 Yes
Sandy Frank 6 Yes
Sandy Edith 6 Yes
Segal Michael P. 6 Yes
Strod Deborah 6 Absent
Baker Marsha E. 7 Yes
Barnett Elizabeth DeMille 7 Yes
Benson Donald O. 7 Yes
Burnell George A. 7 1 Yes
Burnell Mary 7 Yes
Costello Patricia Elen 7 Yes
Courtemanche James W. 7 Yes
Gill Catherine Woodward 7 Yes
Goell James E. 7 Absent
Griffiths Thomas V. 7 Yes
Hamilton Mary C. 7 Yes
Hoffman Pam 7 Yes
Kanter David G. 7 Yes
Marques-Pascual Raul 7 Yes
Martin Fred H. 7 Yes
Miller Joyce A. 7 Yes
Moroze Benjamin L. 7 Yes
Pompeo John D. 7 Yes
Sarles Elizabeth Anne 7 Yes
March 18, 2013 Session of the 2013 Special Town Meeting, cont....
Wanderer Thomas J. 7 1 Yes
Yesiao Geoffrey G. 7 Yes
Avallone Robert M. 8 Yes
Belvin Larry N. 8 Yes
Bi low Diane M. 8 Yes
Bradley Margaret 8 Yes
Dunn Timothy Y. 8 Yes
Enders Margaret S. 8 Yes
Hornig Charles 8 1 No
Horton David C. 8 Yes
Hosmer Mary U. 8 Absent
Kaufman Noah J. 8 Yes
Kennedy Stewart G. 8 Yes
Klimoff Ingrid H. 8 Abstain
Levine Alan Mayer 8 Yes
Michelson Richard A. 8 Abstain
Osten James A. 8 Yes
Radulescu-Bann Andre 8 Yes
Ribich William A. 8 Yes
Stei erwald Jessie 8 Yes
Stolz Shirley H. 8 Yes
Walker Melinda M. 8 Yes
Wang Weidong 8 Yes
Adler Alice J. 9 Yes
Bhatia Narain D. 9 Abstain
Blier Victoria Lawrence 9 Yes
Canale Richard L. 9 Yes
Canale Jeanne P. 9 Yes
Cohen Helen L. 9 Yes
Cole Rodney 9 Absent
Coppe Margaret E. 9 Yes
Fenn Thomas O. 9 Yes
Garberg Mollie K. 9 Yes
Kennedy Janice A 9 Yes
Kennedy William P. 9 Yes
Maguire Mark P. 9 Yes
Manz Wendy 9 No
Mazerall Lisa J. 9 Yes
Mazerall John 9 Yes
McSweeney Leo P. 9 Yes
Murray Christina M. 9 Yes
Perry Janet A. 9 Yes
Rhodes Lisah S. 9 Yes
Wirtanen Justine A. 9 Absent
Precinct/Vote Yes No Abstain Absent Total
1 20 0 0 1 21
2 19 0 0 2 21
3 21 0 0 0 21
4 16 0 1 4 21
5 19 0 0 2 21
6 19 0 0 2 21
7 20 0 0 1 21
8 17 1 2 1 21
9 17 1 1 2 21
AL 5 0 2 2 9
173 2 6 17 198
Declared adopted by more than the necessary two-thirds vote.
9:24 p.m. Deborah Mauger moved the March 18,2013 Special Town Meeting be dissolved.
Adopted Unanimously.
A true copy,
Attest:
Donna M. Hooper
March 18, 2013 Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont....
Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting of March 18, 2013
The March 18, 2013 session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called back to order by Moderator
Deborah Brown at 9:25 p.m.
ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS,
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
9:25 p.m. MOTION: That Rod Cole be approved as Deputy Moderator.
Adopted Unanimously.
9:25 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger moved articles 21, 27,28, and 30 be taken up
in that order. Adopted.
9:26 p.m. Presented by Selectman Hank Manz.
ARTICLE 21: APPROPRIATE TO STABILIZATION FUND
MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
Following discussion on placing articles in the warrant motion Adopted Unanimously.
9:32 p.m. Presented by Selectman Hank Manz.
ARTICLE 27: APPROVE TOWN SEAL
MOTION: That the Town reaffirm the 1934 vote to approve the town seal as
established at that time.
9:37 p.m. Members questioned the vote of 1934,need for reaffirmation, and design of seal.
9:45 p.m. Tom Griffiths,pr.7, called the question. Adopted. Article 27 Adopted.
9:46 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen.
ARTICLE 28: AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS—TOWN MEETING WARRANT
MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
9:46 p.m. David Kanter, Capital Expenditures Committee,reported support for indefinite
postponement. Adopted Unanimously.
9:47 p.m. Presented by Selectman Deborah Mauger.
ARTICLE 30: AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS—TREES
MOTION: That Chapter 120 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended as
set forth in the Article, and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this
bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the
Code of Lexington. Approved by
Atty General
m. Gerald Paul r.4 resented requested action. Martha Coakley
9:47
p• �p �p q Aug. 16,2013;
9:55 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger reported support of Selectmen, vote of 4-1 in favor. Posted
9:56 p.m. Richard Canale reported unanimous support of the Planning Board. Aug 21,2013
9:56 p.m. Selectman Peter Kelley summarized his opposition.
9:59 p.m. Members spoke in support and opposition, questioning tree cutting permits,
clear cutting, and payment processed.
10:01 P.M. Joyce Miller,pr.7, Chair of Conservation Commission, spoke in support.
10:23 p.m. Following members speaking in support and opposition, Gerald Paul summarized
requested action. Motion Adopted.
10:25 p.m. The Moderator reported articles to be brought before the meeting of March 20t"
include articles 33, 29, 34 and 32.
10:27 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger moved adjournment until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday,
March 20t" ,Margery M. Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Motion Adopted.
A true copy,
Attest:
Donna M. Hooper,Town Clerk
March 20,2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting
The second session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown
at 7:30 p.m., Margery M. Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. A quorum of 166 members present.
ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS,
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
7:38 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger moved the report of the Town Manager be received and
placed on file. Adopted Unanimously.
7:39 p.m. Town Manager Carl F. Valente recognized newly hired staff and reported the recognition
of Public Works Director William Hadley by the American Public Works Administration
as one of the top ten Directors of the Year.
7:51 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger moved Articles 33, 29, and 34 be brought
in that order. Adopted Unanimously.
7:55 p.m. Presented by Selectman Joseph Pato.
ARTICLE 33: CLIMATE CHANGE RESOLUTION
MOTION: Resolved: That the Town(a) consider climate change in all appropriate
decisions and planning processes; (b)take action to prepare for the impacts of a changing
climate; (c)reduce greenhouse gas emissions; (d) develop and implement a
comprehensive climate action plan; all with the goal of making Lexington a truly
sustainable community.
7:55 p.m. Joseph Pato reported unanimous support of the Selectmen.
7:56 p.m. Mark Sandeen presented on behalf of Sustainable Lexington.
8:04 p.m. Richard Canale,pr.9,reported unanimous support of the Planning Board.
8:04 p.m. Ricki Pappo,pr.2,reported support of the GWAC.
8:11 P.M. Keith Ohmart, 114 East St., Citizens for Lexington Conservation,reported
unanimous support.
8:13 p.m. Members spoke in support.
8:15 p.m. Ken Karnofsky, 78 Bertwell Rd,reported support of LexFarm.
8:17 p.m. Margaret Bradley,pr.8,reported support of the League of Women Voters.
8:18 P.M. Motion Adopted.
8:19 P.M. Presented by Selectman Deborah Mauger.
ARTICLE 29: AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS—CONTRACTS AND DEEDS
(Solar Energy Purchasing)
MOTION: That Section 32-4 of Chapter 32 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be
amended by adding after the words "Community television services 10"the words Arty Ge eal
"Leases, licenses,power purchase agreements, agreements for payments in lieu of taxes Martha Coakley
(PILOTs), and/or other agreements for the purpose of installing solar energy facilities and Aug_ 16,2013°
Posted
purchasing solar electricity 20"; and further that non-substantive changes to the Aug 21,2013
numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the
numbering format of the Code of Lexington.
8:19 P.M. Dan Voss, Solar Energy Task Force,presented and reported full support of
the Solar Energy Task Force.
8:26 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger reported full support of the Selectmen.
8:27 p.m. Alan Levine,pr.8,reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee.
8:28 p.m. David Kanter,pr.7,reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures
Committee. Paul Chernick,pr.6,reported unanimous support of Energy Conservation Committee.
8:30 p.m. Ricki Pappo,pr.2,reported support of the GWAC.
8:32 p.m. Third grade students of the Estabrook School, Alice Van Evera, Mari McBride &
Lily Georgopolous, spoke in support and of the need to save for tomorrow.
8:36 p.m. Margaret Bradley,pr.8,reported the support of the League of Women Voters.
8:39 p.m. Members spoke in support, questioning 20-year leases; Selectman Mauger and
Capital Expenditures Committee member David Kanter responded.
8:46 p.m Margaret Coppe,pr.9,reported support of the School Committee.
8:49 p.m. Members spoke in support, efficiencies, solar panels, and wind energies.
9:00 P.M. Elaine Dratch,pr.5, called the question. Adopted.
9:01 P.M. Motion Adopted Unanimously.
March 20, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont....
ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN
BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
9:01 P.M. Richard Canale,pr.9,moved the Report of the Planning Board be received and
placed on file. Adopted Unanimously. Mr. Canale reported.
9:06 p.m. Presented by Planning Board Chair Richard Canale.
ARTICLE 34: AMEND ZONING BYLAW
MOTION: That the Zoning By-Laws of the Town be amended as set forth in the motion
attached to the report of the Planning Board on this article, a copy of which is on file with the
Town Clerk and the Planning Board, and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering
of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the
Code of Lexington.
Motion from Planning Board Report
Move that the Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington,be amended as follows:
Approved by
1. Delete in their entireties the following provisions of the existing Zoning By-law: Atty General
Article I Purpose, Districts and Authority Martha Coakley
Article II Definitions Aug_ 16,2013;
Posted
Article III Administration and Enforcement Aug 21,2013
Article IV Permitted Uses and Development Standards (includes Table 1)
Article V Supplementary Use Regulations, Residential Uses
Article VI Nonconforming Situations
Article VII Dimensional Controls
Article VIII Special Zoning Districts
Article IX Special Permit Residential Developments
Article X Landscaping,Transition and Screening
Article XI Off-Street Parking and Loading
Article XII Traffic
Article XIII Signs
Article XIV Outdoor Lighting
Article XV Wireless Communication Facilities
Article XVI Dead End Streets and Drives
Table 2 Schedule of Dimensional Controls
2. Substitute the following provisions in the attached document entitled"Chapter 135 Zoning" and dated
March 20, 2013:
Section 135-1.0 Purpose and Authority
Section 135-2.0 Districts
Section 135-3.0 Use Regulations
Section 135-4.0 Dimensional Controls
Section 135-5.0 General Regulations
Section 135-6.0 Special Regulations
Section 135-7.0 Special District Regulations
Section 135-8.0 Nonconforming Uses and Structures
Section 135-9.0 Administration and Procedures
Section 135-10.0 Definitions
3. Modify the 2012 Zoning Map (incorporating amendments through Town Meeting 2012)with its
existing district boundaries as follows:
a. Remove the RM Districts and rezone them as follows:
RM-1 Massachusetts Avenue and Woburn Street to RS
RM-2 Waltham Street&Worthen Road to RS
RM-3 Emerson Garden Road and Maple Street to RO
RM-4 Worthen Road,near Bedford Street to RS
RM-5 Shirley Street, at end to RS
RM-6 Concord Avenue,near intersection of Waltham Street to RO
RM-7 Waltham Street,Vynebrooke Village to RS
RM-8 Woburn Street,near intersection of Lowell Street to RO
b. Remove the following overlay districts:
Wetland Protection District at Maple Street,the Great Meadows
Wetland Protection District at Concord Avenue, Radio Towers
Wetland Protection District at Hobbs Brook Basin
4. And further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it
be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Lexington.
[Note the only change between the March 13, 2013 document and the March 20, 2013 document is on
page 36 in§5.2.6.8 where the reference to§5.2.8 is corrected to§5.2.6.]
March 20, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.
9:06 p.m. Richard Canale, Charles Hornig and consultant Mr. Brubrowski presented.
9:24 p.m. Selectman Norman Cohen reported unanimous support of the Selectmen.
9:25 p.m. Members questioned changes in the zoning map, appendix `c', and practical
consequences on developments, special permits, wetland districts and change
notification to property owners.
9:37 p.m. Motion Declared Adopted by more than the necessary two-thirds vote.
9:39 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger moved article 32 be taken up. Adopted.
9:39 p.m. Presented by Selectman Joseph Pato.
ARTICLE 32: AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS-ELECTRONIC VOTING Approved by
MOTION: That Chapter 118 of the Code of the Town of Lexington be amended as set Atty General
forth below, and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be Martha Coakley
Aug. 16,2013;
permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Posted
Town of Lexington: Aug 21,2013
Delete Section 118-17 in its entirety and replace it with the following:
Section 118-17. Voting.
A. Voting in Town Meeting shall be by:
(1) voices of the members, or
(2) a counted vote by:
(a) an electronic tally and display system used:
i. By itself to reflect the vote, or
ii. In conjunction with a voice vote,
as authorized herein("the electronic system"), or
(b) members standing, or
(c) writing, or
(d) roll-call poll.
B. Vote taken by voices of the members:
(1) Whenever only a majority vote is required, the Moderator shall first announce the vote as it
appears to him/her by the sound. If the Moderator is unable to decide by the sound of the
voices, or if the announcement is thereupon doubted by 20 or more members rising in their
places for that purpose, the Moderator shall, without debate, order a counted vote.
(2) Whenever a two-thirds vote is required by statute, anything in the By-Laws, or other
authority, such vote may be declared as such by the Moderator as it appears to him/her by the
sound and be recorded as such by the Town Clerk upon such declaration,provided, however,
that if the announcement is thereupon doubted by seven or more members rising in their
places for that purpose, a counted vote shall be taken.
C. Electronic system:
(1) After a public hearing, the Moderator, in consultation with the Board of Selectmen, and the
Town Clerk, is authorized to define operating rules governing the use of the electronic
system. Beyond addressing the general procedures for operating the electronic system, these
rules shall include,but not be limited to,procedures for:
(a) Challenging a vote,
(b) Enhancing the security and integrity of the voting process,
(c) Testing of the electronic system every time it is started, and
(d) A physical record of the results of each electronic vote being provided to the Town
Clerk immediately following each electronic vote.
(2) Use of the electronic system and its corresponding operating rules must be authorized by a
two-thirds majority vote of Town Meeting.
(a) Such authorization may occur at a session of any Town Meeting,but must occur before
the electronic system is used.
(b) Such authorization shall remain in effect unless challenged by 40 or more members
rising in their places for that purpose or substantive change(s) of the rules are defined
by the Moderator following the process of C(1). In either event, authorization for use of
the electronic system must again be put to a two-thirds majority vote of Town Meeting.
(3) At the Moderator's discretion or at the request of 20 or more members rising in their places
for that purpose, the vote on any motion shall be taken by use of the electronic system.
(4) Votes taken using the electronic system shall be displayed to Town Meeting Members in their
places and the public before the Moderator announces the vote.The display shall minimally
show:
(a) A short form with the final tally of"yes", "no", "abstain", and missing votes when the
electronic vote is accompanied by a voice vote, or
March 20, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont.
(b) A long-form listing each Town Meeting Member's naive, or an abbreviation that is
unique among members of that Town Meeting,his/her precinct,his/her"yes", no' '
"abstain", or lack of vote and the final tally of the votes by those same categories.
At the Moderator's discretion or at the request of 20 or more members rising in their places
for that purpose, the long-form listing of subsection C(4)(b) shall be used even if the
electronic vote is accompanied by a voice vote.
(5) Votes taken using the electronic system in conjunction with a voice vote shall be determined
by the results reported by the electronic system.
D. Standing Vote
(1) At the Moderator's discretion or at the request of 40 or more members rising in their places
for that purpose, the vote on any motion shall be taken by use of a standing vote.
(2) The Moderator may at any time during Town Meeting before the first standing vote appoint
tellers to make and return the count of any standing vote during that Town Meeting.
E. Vote taken in writing or by poll. At the Moderator's discretion or at the request of 50 or more
members rising in their places for that purpose, the vote on any motion shall be taken:
(1) In writing on a list by precinct, and for members-at-large on a list of such members,upon
which each member shall record his/her vote and affix his/her signature; or
(2) By a roll-call poll of the meeting by the Town Clerk.
F. Record of votes:
(1) If Subsection E(I) above is used, the signed lists shall constitute the official vote of the
meeting, a permanent public record of which shall be maintained by the Town Clerk.
(2) A record of the vote taken by the electronic system or in the manner specified in Subsection
E(I) or E(2) above shall be made available electronically to the public within 24 hours of the
vote. The record shall disclose how each Town Meeting member voted.
G. When a motion is readily divisible, it shall be divided and the vote upon each part taken separately,
provided the Moderator deems the division beneficial or at the request of 25 or more members
rising in their places for that purpose.
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9:39 p.m. Selectman Joseph Pato reviewed requested changes and electronic voting system
implementation.
9:53 p.m. Beth Masterman reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee.
9:53 p.m. Members spoke in support and opposition, questioned impact on the upcoming budget
discussion, impact on operations of the Town Clerk, and operating rules and procedures.
Motion Declared Adopted.
10:14 P.M. Moderator Deborah Brown reviewed Article order for the meeting of March 27t',
including reporting of the Minuteman Regional High School Principal, Superintendent of Schools Paul
Ash,Article 31, Report of Appropriation Committee, and Article 26.
10:15 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger moved adjournment until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 27t',
Margery M. Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Adopted Unanimously.
A true copy,
Attest:
Donna M. Hooper,Town Clerk
March 27,2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting
The third session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown at
7:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2013. A quorum of 166 members present.
7:41 p.m. Following a brief recess to recognize the 90t'birthday of Precinct 3 Town Meeting
Member Dan Fenn, the Moderator called the meeting back to order.
ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS,
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
David Horton,pr.8,moved the Report of the Principal of the Minuteman Technical High School be
received and placed on File. Adopted.
March 27, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont...
7:43 p.m. Principal Ernie Houle, Minuteman Career&Technical High School reported.
7:57 p.m. Members questioned non-member community costs, agreement of member communities,
building renovation plans,feasibility study, and capital expenses. Additional questions on per-pupil
expenditures and enrollment sustainability ensued.
8:16 p.m. Margaret Coppe,pr.9,moved the Report of Superintendent Paul Ash be received and
placed on file. Adopted Unanimously. Superintendent Paul Ash reported.
8:40 p.m. Selectman Joseph Pato moved Article 31 be taken up. Adopted Unanimously.
ARTICLE 31: AMEND GENERAL BYLAWS—DEMOLITION DELAY BYLAW
MOTION: That Chapter 19 (Buildings, Demolition of) of the Code of the Town of
Lexington be amended by adding a new section as follows:
§19-8 Notice of Proposed Inclusion of Building in Cultural Resources Inventory.
Approved by
Arty General A. Prior to inclusion of a building or portion thereof in the Cultural Resources Inventory, the
Martha Coakley Commission shall provide advance written notice of no less than 21 (twenty-one) days, sent
Aug. 16,2013;
Posted to the address of the owner of record of said property, as maintained in the Assessor's Office.
Aug 21,2013 Said notice shall include the date of the meeting at which the Commission will deliberate on
inclusion of said building in the Cultural Resources Inventory.
and further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted
in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of Lexington.
8:45 p.m. David Kelland, Chair,Lexington Historical Commission, spoke on the efforts of the
Commission and to the bylaw proposed under Article 31 and indefinite postponement.
8:49 p.m. Selectman Deborah Mauger responded to questions from members on the specifics of the
motion and how the initiative was brought to Town Meeting. Historical Commission
Chair David Kelland responded.
Members continued to inquire about events leading up to this proposed bylaw being brought to Town
Meeting, speaking in support and opposition, identifying notification policies and policies vs.bylaw
stipulations. Members continued to speak in support and opposition, concentrating on notification
requirements.
9:36 p.m. John Hayward,pr.5, called the question. Adopted.
9:37 p.m. Selectman Joseph Pato summarized the request.
9:39 p.m. Motion Adopted.
ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS,
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
9:39 p.m. Glenn Parker,pr.4, moved the Report of the Appropriation Committee be received and
placed on file. Adopted Unanimously. Mr. Parker reported.
9:43 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen.
ARTICLE 26: ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS FOR TAX DEFERRALS
MOTION: That the maximum qualifying gross receipts amount for property tax
deferrals under Clause 41A of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General
Laws and Chapter 190 of the Acts of 2008 be raised to $65,000.
9:44 p.m. Norman Cohen reported the unanimous support of the board of Selectmen.
Patricia Costello reported for the Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee.
9:49 p.m. John Bartenstein reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee.
9:50 p.m. Patricia Costello responded to member questioning on Lexington's application
procedures and mandated information vs. information requested by Lexington,
deferrals, qualifications,re-qualifications and certification requirements.
10:02 p.m. Patrick Mehr,pr.3,moved the following amendment:
AMENDMENT: The words `$65,000' in the main motion be replaced with `$75,000'.
10:05 p.m. Selectman Norman Cohen reported the unanimous opposition of the Selectmen.
10:05 p.m. John Bartenstein reported unanimous opposition of the Appropriation Committee.
10:08 P.M. Amendment Not Adopted.
10:09 P.M. Motion for Article 26 Declared Adopted Unanimously.
March 27, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont....
10:10 P.M. Selectman Deborah Mauger moved the meeting be adjourned until 7:30 p.m., Monday,
April 1, 2013, Margery M. Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Adopted Unanimously.
A true copy,
Attest:
Donna M. Hooper,Town Clerk
April 1,2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting
The fourth session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah Brown
at 7:30 p.m., Monday,April 1, 2013. A quorum of 174 present.
7:45 p.m. Following a brief recess for awarding of the Sharyn Wong Chan&Sara Harrington
Diversity Awards for cultural diversity in Lexington Public Schools the meeting was called back to
session.
7:48 p.m. Presented by Rita Goldberg,pr. 2.
ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS,
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Ms. Goldberg moved the Report of the Cary Lecture Series Committee be received and placed on file.
Adopted. Ms. Goldberg reported orally.
7:50 p.m. Presented by Rita Goldberg,pr.2.
ARTICLE 3: APPOINTMENTS TO CARY LECTURE SERIES
MOTION: That a committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to have the charge of
the lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Suzanna E. Cary for the current
year. Adopted Unanimously.
7:50 p.m. Presented by Selectman Deborah Manger.
ARTICLE 4: APPROPRIATE FY2014 OPERATING BUDGET
MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the ensuing fiscal
year and be raised in the tax levy or from general revenues of the Town, except where a transfer
or other source is indicated they shall be provided by such transfer or other source.
Program 1000: Education
1100 Lexington Public Schools
Personal Services $ 68,649,329
Expenses $ 12,664,634
Total Line Item 1100, Lexington Public Schools $ 81,313,963
1200 Regional Schools $ 1,474,266
Program 2000: Shared Expenses
2110 Contributory Retirement $ 4,805,537
2120 Non-Contributory Retirement $ 12,907
2130 Employee Benefits $ 23,182,159
2140 Unemployment $ 200,000
2150 Workers Compensation`(MGL Ch 40,Sec. 13A& 13C) $ 610,915
2160 Property&Liability Insurance $ 726,620
2170 Uninsured Losses`(MGL Ch 40, Sec. 13) $ 150,000
2200 Debt Service
2210 Principal on Funded Debt $ 4,585,443
2220 Interest on Funded Debt $ 681,560
2230 Temporary Borrowing $ 267,820
2300 Reserve Fund $ 900,000
2400 Public Facilities $ 9,760,460
Program 3000: Public Works
3100-3500 DPW Personal Services $ 3,406,288
3100-3500 DPW Expenses $ 4,914,629
Program 4000: Public Safety
4100 Law Enforcement Personal Services $ 5,452,542
4100 Law Enforcement Expenses $ 680,954
4200 Fire Personal Services $ 5,065,365
4200 Fire Expenses $ 548,500
Program 5000: Culture&Recreation
5100 Library Personal Services $ 1,830,037
5100 Library Expenses $ 257,677
Program 6000: Human Services
6000 Human Services Personal Services $ 509,969
6000 Human Services Expenses $ 686,867
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ARTICLE 4, cont....
Program 7000: Community Development
7100 Comm. Devel. Personal Services $ 1,099,724
7100 Comm. Devel. Expenses $ 181,953
7200 Planning Personal Services $ 266,876
7200 Planning Expenses $ 49,700
7300 Economic Devel. Personal Services $ 91,199
7300 Economic Devel. Expenses $ 33,550
Program 8000: General Government
8110 Selectmen Personal Services $ 127,853
8110 Selectmen Expenses $ 92,325
8120 Legal $ 410,000
8130 Town Report $ 7,500
8210-8220 Town Manager Personal Services $ 613,183
8210-8220 Town Manager Expenses $ 218,150
8230 Salary Transfer Account` $ 801,988
8310 Financial Committees $ 7,500
8320 Misc. Boards and Committees $ 4,500
8330 Public Celebrations Committee $ 35,000
8400 Finance Personal Services $ 1,263,064
8400 Finance Expenses $ 438,945
8500 Town Clerk Personal Services $ 310,955
8500 Town Clerk Expenses $ 128,775
8600 Information Technology Personal Services $ 336,510
8600 Information Technology Expenses $ 654,394
$ 335,000 from the Parking Meter Fund for line-items 3100-3500 and 4100;
$ 105,000 from the Cemetery Trust Fund for line item 3100-3500
$ 90,000 from the Transportation Demand Management/Public Transportation
Stabilization Fund for Appropriations for line items 6000;
from the Avalon Bay School Enrollment Mitigation Stabilization Fund
$ 250,000 for line items 1100;
from Unreserved Fund Balance/Free
$4,201,709 Cash;
$ 818,689 from the Water Enterprise Fund;
$ 450,116 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund;and
$ 228,600 from the Recreation Enterprise fund.
Items marked with an(`)are Continuing Balance Accounts.
The Moderator read each line item, and members questioned specific lines, spoke of concerns for
the adequate support of the public schools, importance of elementary foreign language,
enrollment projections, growth of ethnic populations,per pupil spending computations, and
increased staffing. Superintendent Paul Ash responded.
8:29 p.m. Members questioned regional school's impact of out of district students versus
expanding community memberships, review of current regional vocational school agreement,
full-time equivalent positions and benefits eligibility.
Superintendent Ash and Assistant Superintendent Mary Ellen Dunn responded to questions
8:41 p.m. Town Manager Carl Valente and Selectman Deborah Manger responded to
questions on revenue projections.
8:56 p.m. Paul Minutti,pr. 4, moved the following Amendment.
AMENDMENT: To amend line 8500 Town Clerk Personal Services
and Line 8500 Town Clerk Expenses as follows:
8500 Town Clerk Personal Services—replace `$310,955'with `$305,955'and
8500 Town Clerk Expenses—replace `$128,775'with '$93,775'.
9:00 P.M. Selectman Joseph Pato reported 4-0 opposition of the Board of Selectmen.
9:00 P.M. Glenn Parker reported 9-0 opposition of the Appropriation Committee.
Beth Masterman reported unanimous opposition of the Capital Expenditures
Committee.
9:01 P.M. Members spoke in favor and opposition to the amendment and questioned
proposed town meeting electronic voting system for which funding is included in
the Town Clerk's requested budget.
9:38 p.m. Following a voice vote the moderator called for a standing vote on the Minutti
amendment, tallied as follows:
Vote/Pct 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AL Total
Yes 6 3 2 4 7 4 4 7 7 0 44
No 11 12 13 9 11 15 12 9 9 20 121
Abstain 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2
On a vote of 44 in favor and 121 opposed, the Amendment was declared Not Adopted.
April 1, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont....
9:36 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of the Board of
Selectmen for Article 4.
Alan Levine reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee,
Margaret Coppe reported unanimous support of the School Committee.
9:37 p.m. Article 4 Declared Adopted by more than two-thirds vote.
9:38 p.m. Selectman Hank Manz moved Article 13 be taken up. Adopted Unanimously.
9:39 p.m. Presented by MaryAnn Stewart, pr.1.
ARTICLE 13: APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT
MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the following school
capital improvements and that each amount be raised as indicated:
a) School Technology-$1,213,000 for maintaining and upgrading the Lexington Public Schools'
technology systems, including new equipment in connection therewith and that to meet this
appropriation $39,435 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance, $445,565 be
raised in the tax levy and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized
to borrow$728,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(28) and Section 7(29) or any other
enabling authority;
b) School Classroom Furniture -$281,031 for the purchase of classroom furniture, and that to meet
this appropriation$37,065 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance, $832 be
transferred from the unexpended proceeds voted under Article 18b of the warrant for the 2009
Annual Town Meeting, $11,469 be transferred from the unexpended proceeds voted under Article
15b of the 2010 Annual Town Meeting, $7,182 be transferred from the unexpended proceeds voted
under Article 15d of the 2010 Annual Town Meeting, $14,927 be transferred from the unexpended
proceeds voted under Article 12c of the 2011 Annual Town Meeting, $8,169 be transferred from
the unexpended proceeds voted under Article 12b of the 2011 Annual Town Meeting, and the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow$201,387 under
M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7, or any other enabling authority;
c) Time Clock/Time Reporting System-$30,000 for implementing a time clock system for the School
Department, and that to meet this appropriation $30,000 be appropriated from the general fund
unreserved fund balance.
Ms. Stewart reported unanimous support of the School Committee.
Selectman Hank Manz reported unanimous support of the Selectmen.
William Hurley reported unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee
Mollie Garber reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee.
9:40 p.m. Motion declared adopted by more than the necessary two-thirds vote.
9:41 p.m. Presented by Selectman Hank Manz.
ARTICLE 5: APPROPRIATE FY2014 ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGETS
MOTION:
a) That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Water
Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal year 2014 under the provisions
of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F�/z:
Salaries $ 667,183
Expenses $ 395,200
Debt Service(non-exempt) $1,260,655
MWRA Assessment $5,565,492
Total $7,888,530
Said sum to be funded from water receipts and $300,000 from retained earnings.
b) That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Wastewater
(Sewer) Division of the Department of Public Works during fiscal year 2014 under the
provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F�/z:
Salaries $ 292,711
Expenses $337,100
Debt Service(non-exempt) $1,131,673
MWRA Assessment $_7,039,266
Total $8,800,755
Said sum to be funded from wastewater receipts and $100,000 from retained earnings.
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c) That the Town appropriate the following sums of money to operate the Recreation
Department during fiscal year 2014 under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53F�/z:
Salaries $ 677,799
Expenses $1,008,041
Debt Service (non-exempt) $ 100,000
Total $1,785,840
Said sum to be funded from recreation receipts and $375,000 from retained earnings.
9:41 p.m. Selectman Hank Manz reported the support of the Selectmen
9:43 p.m. John Bartenstein reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee.
9:44 p.m. Adopted Unanimously.
9:44 p.m. Presented by Selectman Hank Manz.
ARTICLE 6: APPROPRIATE FOR SENIOR SERVICE PROGRAM
MOTION: That the Town appropriate $20,000 for the purpose of conducting a Senior
Service Program, to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager; that to meet this
appropriation $20,000 be raised in the tax levy; and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to
establish rules and regulations for the conduct of the program.
Hank Manz reported support of the Board of Selectmen
John Bartenstein reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee
9:47 p.m. Adopted Unanimously.
9:47 p.m. Presented by Selectman Joseph Pato.
ARTICLE 7: CONTINUE AND APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS
MOTION: That the Town authorize the following revolving funds for certain Town
departments pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 530/2 for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2013, as follows:
Revolving Authorized Departmental FY2014
Fund Representative or Receipts Use of Fund Authorization
Board to Spend
Building Rental Public Facilities Building Rental Fees Personnel and Expenses $405,000
Revolving Fund Director Related to the Rental of
Facilities
DPW Burial Public Works Sale of Grave Boxes Program Expenses $40,000
Containers Director and Burial Vaults
DPW Compost Public Works Sale of Compost and Personnel,Benefits,Program $465,000
Operations Director Loam,Yard Waste Expenses and Capital
Permits
PEG Access Board of License Fees from CATV contract,equipment and $450,000
Selectmen and Cable TV Providers related expenses
Town Manager
Lexington Tree Board of Gifts,Fees and Fines Program Expenses $25,000
Fund Selectmen
Minuteman Public Works Fees Paid by Program Expenses $175,000
Household Director Consortium Towns
Hazardous Waste
Program
Health Programs Health Director Medicare Program Expenses $10,000
Reimbursements
Council on Aging Human Services Program Fees and Program Expenses $100,000
Programs Director Gifts
Tourism/Liberty Town Manager Liberty Ride Program Expenses $290,000
Ride and Tourism Receipts,including
Committee ticket sales,
advertising revenue
and charter sales
School Bus School Committee School Bus Fees Bus Transportation Expenses $830,000
Transportation
Regional Cache— Public Works User Fees from Program Expenses $20,000
Hartwell Avenue Director Participating
Munici alities
Joseph Pato reported support of the Board of Selectmen.
Eric Michelson reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee.
9:49 p.m. Town Manager Carl Valente responded to appropriation and revenue questions.
9:50 p.m. Adopted Unanimously.
9:50 p.m. Selectman Norman Cohen moved articles 11 and 12 be brought forth.
Adopted unanimously.
April 1, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont....
9:51 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen.
ARTICLE 11: APPROPRIATE FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION: That the Selectmen are hereby authorized to install new water mains and
replace or clean and line existing water mains and all incidental costs related thereto in
such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine,
subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain,
purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary
therefor; to appropriate $900,000 for such installation and lining and land acquisition;
and to meet this appropriation $700,000 be appropriated from Water Retained Earnings
and the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow
$200,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 8(5) or any other enabling authority; and that
the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow all or
a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and in
connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or security agreement.
Selectman Norman Cohen reported unanimous support of the Selectmen.
Jill Hai reported unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee
John Bartenstein reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee.
9:53 p.m. Public Works Director William Hadley responded to questions regarding pipe re-
lining and repairs.
9:55 p.m. Adopted Unanimously.
9:56 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen.
ARTICLE 12: APPROPRIATE FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION: That: (a) the Selectmen are hereby authorized to install sewer mains and
sewerage systems and replacements thereof, and all incidental costs related thereto in such
accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, subject to the
assessment of betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, and
acts in addition thereto and amendment thereof, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain,
purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor; to
appropriate for such installation and land acquisition the sum of$1,200,000, and to raise such
amount $200,000 be appropriated from Wastewater Retained Earnings, and the Treasurer with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $1,000,000 under M.G.L.
Chapter 44, Section 7(1) or any other enabling authority; and that the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from
the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and in connection therewith to enter into a loan
agreement and/or security agreement; and (b) $100,000 be appropriated for pump station
upgrades and all incidental costs related thereto, and to raise such amount the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $100,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44,
Section 7(1) or any other enabling authority.
Selectman Norman Cohen reported unanimous support of the Selectmen
Jill Hai reported unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee.
John Bartenstein reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee.
9:57 p.m. Public Works Director William Hadley responded to questions regarding illegal
connections to municipal wastewater systems.
9:59 p.m. Adopted Unanimously.
10:04 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger moved adjournment until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday,
April 3rd , Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Adopted Unanimously.
A true copy,
Attest:
Donna M. Hooper, Town Clerk
April 3, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting
The fifth session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah
Brown at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial
Building. A quorum of 168 present.
7:35 p.m. The Moderator called a brief recess for the Town Meeting Members Association
to recognize long-serving members.
7:42 p.m. The Moderator called the meeting to order.
ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN
BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Charles Lamb moved the report of the Capital Expenditures Committee be received and placed
on file. Adopted Unanimously. Mr. Lamb reported.
7:48 p.m. Marilyn Fenollosa moved the report of the Community Preservation Committee
be received and placed on file. Adopted Unanimously. Ms. Fenollosa reported,provided an
overview of FY2014 projects brought forth for funding by Community Preservation Committee.
7:58 p.m. Presented by Marilyn Fenollosa,pr.5, Community Preservation Committee Chair.
ARTICLE 8: APPROPRIATE THE FY 2014 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS
MOTION: That the Town hear and act on the report of the Community Preservation
Committee on the FY2014 Community Preservation budget and,pursuant to the
recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee, take the following actions:
That the Town reserve for appropriation the following amounts from estimated FY2014
receipts as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee:
1. $466,996 for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space excluding land
for recreational use;
2. $466,996 for the acquisition,preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic
resources;
3. $466,996 for the creation,preservation and support of community housing; and
4. $3,268,970 to the Unbudgeted Reserve.
And further, that the Town make appropriations from the Community Preservation Fund
and other sources as follows:
a) That$20,000 be appropriated for Archives and Records Management and Conservation and to
meet this appropriation$20,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the
Community Preservation Fund.
b) That$25,000 be appropriated for CPA Conservation Restriction Enforcement Funds and to meet
this appropriation$25,000 be appropriated from the Open Space Reserve of the Community
Preservation Fund.
C) That$550,000 be appropriated for Cary Memorial Building Updates and to meet this
appropriation$314,523 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community
Preservation Fund and$235,477 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community
Preservation Fund.
d) That this item be indefinitely postponed.
e) That this item be indefinitely postponed.
0 That 5147,500 be appropriated for Park and Playground improvements and that to meet this
appropriation$147,500 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community
Preservation Fund.
g) That$65,000 be appropriated for Park Improvements—Athletic Fields and that to meet this
appropriation$65,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community
Preservation Fund.
h) That$565,000 be appropriated for Lincoln Park Field Improvements and that to meet this
appropriation 5150,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community
Preservation Fund, $186,750 be appropriated from the Recreation Fund Retained Earnings, and
the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is authorized to borrow$228,250
under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(25) or any other enabling authority.
i) That$21,500 be appropriated for feasibility and design costs for the Lexington Center Pocket Park
and to meet this appropriation$21,500 be appropriated from the Open Space Reserve of the
Community Preservation Fund.
j) That$3,000 be appropriated for the Merriam Hill Preservation Project and to meet this
appropriation$3,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community
Preservation Fund.
k) That$6,000 be appropriated for the Moon Hill National Register Nomination Project and to meet
this appropriation$6,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the Community
Preservation Fund.
1) That$172,734 be appropriated for Greeley Village Front Doors and to meet this appropriation
$172,734 be appropriated from the Community Housing Reserve of the Community Preservation
Fund.
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M) That$450,000 be appropriated as LexHAB Set-Aside Funds for the Creation of Community
Housing at the Town-owned Leary and/or Busa farm properties and to comply with the applicable
"Guidelines for the Use of CPA Funding by LexHAB" as amended February 20,2013, and to meet
this appropriation$306,058 be appropriated from the Community Housing Reserve of the
Community Preservation Fund and$143,942 from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community
Preservation Fund..
n) That$5,875 be appropriated for ACROSS Lexington Pedestrian/Bicycle Route System and to
meet this appropriation$5,000 be appropriated from the Open Space Reserve of the Community
Preservation Fund, and$875 is raised in the tax levy.
o) That$650,000 be appropriated for the Buckman Tavern Restoration and Renovation and that to
meet this appropriation$250,000 be appropriated from the Historic Resources Reserve of the
Community Preservation Fund and$400,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the
Community Preservation Fund.
P) That$36,875 be appropriated for Wright Farm Debt Service and to meet this appropriation
$36,875 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
q) That$150,000 be appropriated for the Administrative Expenses and all other necessary and proper
expenses of the Community Preservation Committee for FY2014 and to meet this appropriation
$150,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund.
7:58 p.m. ARTICLE 8, PARTS 1-4 -David Kanter reported unanimous support of Capital
Expenditures Committee; Glenn Parker reported no objection of the Appropriation
Committee; Selectman Deborah Manger reported support of the Selectmen.
8:01 p.m. Following Finance Director Robert Addelson's explanation of projected amounts
found in parts 1-4, Motion to Adopt parts 1-4 Adopted.
8:09 p.m. Article 8,part A —Town Clerk Donna Hooper provided a brief explanation of
proposed work and funding requested.
David Kanter reported unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee
on all elements of Article 8.
Jonina Schonfeld reported the unanimous support of the Appropriation
Committee on Article 8,part A. Selectman Deborah Manger reported the
unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen on Article 8,part A.
Richard Canale reported the Planning Board follows the recommendation of the
Community Preservation Committee on all parts except part(e), with the Planning
Board supports.
Members commented on electronic records, support of the 300th Anniversary
celebrations; proposed senior center at 33 Marrett Rd property.
David Kanter, Capital Expenditures Committee, responded to previous years'
CPC funding for Senior Center work at the Muzzey building and funding
availability if needed. Article 8,part A, Declared Adopted Unanimously.
8:26 p.m. Article 8,part B—Conservation Director Karen Mullins reviewed requested
funding for conservation restriction. Jonina Schonfeld reported unanimous
support of the Appropriation Committee. Selectman Deborah Manger reported
unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen.
8:27 p.m. Karen Mullins and Town Counsel Kevin Batt explained the operation and
enforcement of the fund. Members spoke in support and opposition.
Marilyn Fenollosa further clarified the purpose of conservation restriction.
Members continued to speak in support and opposition.
8:47 p.m. John Hayward,pr.5, called the question. Adopted.
Article 8,part B, Declared Adopted.
8:48 p.m. Article 8,part C, Fred Johnson, Lexington Center Committee,presented.
8:58 p.m. Jonina Schonfeld reported support of the Appropriation Committee.
Selectman Deborah Manger commented on the value of the Cary Memorial
Building and on concern for needs of all municipal buildings. Ms. Manger
reported the majority of the Board of Selectmen seeks the work of the Town wide
Master Planning Committee.
9:03 p.m. Ms. Manger, on a vote of 3 in favor and 2 opposed, brought forth a substitute
motion— SUBSTITUTE MOTION: That this item be indefinitely postponed.
9:03 p.m. Marilyn Fenollosa reaffirmed the position of the Community Preservation
Committee to move ahead with Cary Hall.
9:05 p.m. William Kennedy, Chairman, Town wide Facilities Master Planning Committee,
reported the Committee's 4-1 opposition to Indefinite Postponement, 2 abstaining.
April 3, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont....
9:06 p.m. David Kanter reported the Capital Expenditure Committee's opposition, Jonina
Schonfeld reported the Appropriation Committee's opposition, to indefinite
postponement.
9:09 P.M. Deborah Manger responded to questions from members regarding indefinite
postponement and future year's projects.
Members continued to speak in support and opposition to indefinite
postponement, questioning municipal building renovation priorities, cost for
proposed Cary Memorial Building renovations,planning process, funding
availability, and scope of modifications.
9:34 p.m. Substitute Motion under Article 8,part c, Not Adopted.
9:35 p.m. Article 8,part C, discussion continued. Jerry Michelson,pr.5, reported support of
the Lexington Center Committee. Members continued to speak in support and
opposition, question design & engineering costs, planned renovations, and cost.
9:49 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger reported 3-2 support of the Board of Selectmen, with
Mr. Kelley and Ms. Manger opposed.
9:51 p.m. Article 8,part C, Declared Adopted.
9:52 p.m. Article 8,part(h) voted to be brought before the meeting. Motion Adopted.
Article 8,part h— Recreation Committee Vice-Chair Howard Vogel presented.
Jonina Schonfeld reported unanimous support of the Appropriation Committee.
Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen.
Recreation Director Karen Simmons responded to questions on drainage and
retention.
10:01 P.M. Article 8,part h, Declared Adopted by more than the necessaa two-thirds vote.
10:02 p.m. Article 8,party voted to be brought before the meeting. Motion Adopted.
Article 8,party presented by Sally Zimmerman, Lexington Historical
Commission. Jonina Schonfeld reported unanimous support of Appropriation
Committee. Selectman Deborah Manger reported support [4-1] of Selectmen,
Selectman Peter Kelley reported his opposition.
10:09 P.M. Members and citizens spoke in support.
10:16 p.m. Michael McGuirk called the question. Adopted.
10:16 p.m. Article 8,part i. Declared Adopted.
10:16 p.m. Article 8,part f, voted to be brought before the meeting. Adopted.
Howard Vogel, Recreation Committee Vice-Chair, reviewed requested action.
Jonina Schonfeld reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee.
Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of Board of Selectmen.
Jessie Steigerwald reported unanimous support of School Committee on parts (f),
(g) and (n).
10:21 p.m. Mr. Vogel and Recreation Director Karen Simmons responded to member
questions on equipment rehabilitation and replacement, duration of project, and
Lincoln Park improvements.
10:26 p.m. Article 8,part f. Declared Adopted Unanimously.
10:26 p.m. Article 8,part g, voted to be brought before the meeting. Adopted.
Howard Vogel, Recreation Committee Vice-Chair, reviewed request
and planned work.
Jonina Schonfeld reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee.
Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of Board of Selectmen.
Support of the School Committee previously reported.
10:27 p.m. Article 8,part g, Declared Adopted Unanimously.
10:28 p.m. Article 8,part k, brought before the meeting.
Sally Zimmerman presented on behalf of Lexington Historical Commission.
Jonina Schonfeld reported unanimous support of Appropriaton Committee.
Deborah Manger reported [4-1] support of Board of Selectmen.
Ms. Zimmerman responded to questions on role of the Historical Commission in
protecting buildings, structures, and archaeological items.
10:35 p.m. Article 8,part k, Declared Adopted.
10:36 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger moved adjournment until 7:30 p.m., Monday, April
8th Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Motion Adopted.
A true copy,
Attest:
Donna M. Hooper, Town Clerk
April 8, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting
The 6th session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah
Brown, 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2013, Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. A
quorum of 166 present.
The Moderator recognized the passing of former Town Meeting Members James Reilly, Iris
Wheaton, Francis W.K. Smith and Otis Brown, Jr. who had passed away over the past year.
7:42 p.m. The Moderator called a recess for recognition of Minuteman Regional Vocational
Technical School and Lexington High School students, and for the Town Meeting Member
Association recognitions of Town Meeting Members having achieved 50 years of service.
8:12 p.m. The meeting was called back to order.
8:13 p.m. Deborah Manger moved the report of the Town Celebrations Committee be
received and placed on file. Town Celebrations Committee Chairman Suzanne Barry and Susan
Rockwell, Chair of the Town Celebrations Committee Subcommittee established for the
Lexington 300th Anniversary Celebration summarized ongoing celebrations during Lexington's
300th year of incorporation. [See records of'the 300`"Anniversary Celebration Committee]
The following text of the Proclamation from the Massachusetts Legislature is recorded:
WHEREAS,IN OR AROUND 1642 THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL COURT GRANTED THE TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE A LARGE
AREA TO ITS NORTH CALLED SHAWSHINE;AND
WHEREAS,A PORTION OF SHAWSHINE WAS ATTRACTIVE TO CAMBRIDGE FARMERS,IN THAT IT HAD AREAS OF OPEN
MEADOWLAND EASILY CONVERTED TO HAYING AND CATTLE-GRAZING;AND
WHEREAS,IN 1691 RESIDENTS OF SHAWSHINE,BY THEN KNOWN AS CAMBRIDGE FARMS,SUCCESSFULLY PETITIONED
THE GENERAL COURT FOR FORMAL INCORPORATION AS CAMBRIDGE NORTH PRECINCT,WHICH ACTION KEPT THEM
PART OF THE LARGER COMMUNITY BUT GAVE THEM STATUS AS A SEPARATE PARISH;AND
WHEREAS,THIS NEW STATUS TURNED THE THOUGHTS OF PARISHIONERS TO CIVIC MATTERS,AMONG THEM THE NEED
FOR A SCHOOL AND FOR A LOCAL STORE OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION,SINCE,IN THE ACCOUNT OF 19TH-CENTURY
HISTORIAN CHARLES HUDSON,THEY FELT THEY WERE"IN DANGER FROM SUDDEN INCURSIONS OF THE INDIANS;'AND
WHEREAS,IN 1711 PARISHIONERS PURCHASED LAND AROUND THE LOCAL MEETINGHOUSE,WHICH,THOUGH PAID FOR
BY MEMBERS OF A RELIGIOUS ENTITY,WAS DEDICATED TO GENERAL USE,THUS LAYING THE BASIS FOR THE PUBLIC
COMMONS KNOWN TODAY AS LEXINGTON GREEN;AND
WHEREAS,IN 1712,AS THE TOWNSPEOPLE FELT DESIROUS OF COMPLETE AUTONOMY FROM CAMBRIDGE AND WHOLLY
CAPABLE OF HANDLING THEIR LOCAL AFFAIRS,THEY PETITIONED THE GENERAL COURT FOR RECOGNITION AS AN
INDEPENDENT TOWN;AND
WHEREAS,UPON RECEIPT OF THE PETITION AND AFTER RESIDENTS NEGOTIATED WITH THE TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE TO
CONTINUE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS ERECTION OF A BRIDGE OVER THE CHARLES RIVER,THE GENERAL
COURT,AS OF MARCH, 1713,ADOPTED AN ORDER PROVIDING"THAT THE AFORESAID TRACT OF LAND,KNOWN BY THE
NAME OF THE NORTH PRECINCT,IN CAMBRIDGE,BE HENCEFORTH MADE A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT TOWN,BY THE
NAME OF LEXINGTON....";AND
WHEREAS,IN 1868 HISTORIAN CHARLES HUDSON,REFLECTING ON THE TOWN'S ORIGINS BUT ALSO REFLECTING THE
PREJUDICES OF HIS OWN TIMES,REMINDED HIS READERS,"LIVING,AS WE DO,IN THESE DAYS OF PROSPERITY,WE CAN
HARDLY REALIZE THE TRIALS AND PRIVATIONS OF THE FIRST SETTLERS. ... THIS SECTION WAS ONCE NEW,ONCE THE
ABODE OF SAVAGES AND WILD BEASTS,AND OUR FATHERS WHO FIRST EXPLORED THESE HILLS AND DALES,CLEARED
DENSE FORESTS AND SUBDUED A RUGGED SOIL,HAD TO ENCOUNTER THE SAME TOILS AND DANGERS,AND SUBMIT TO
THE[SAME]TRIALS AND PRIVATIONS,WHICH FALL TO THE LOT OF THOSE WHO NOW PENETRATE THE WILDS OF
NEBRASKA AND OREGON";NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED,THAT THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL COURT HEREBY EXTENDS ITS HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON ON THE OCCASION OF THE THREE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR
COMMUNITY'S INCORPORATION;AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED,THAT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION BE TRANSMITTED FORTHWITH BY THE CLERK OF THE SENATE TO DONNA
HOOPER,CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON.
SENATE,ADOPTED MARCH 14,2013.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,ADOPTED IN CONCURRENCE MARCH 14,2013.
OFFERED BY:
SENATOR MICHAEL J BARRETT
REPRESENTATIVE JAY R KAUFMAN
SENATOR KENNETH J DONNELLY
April 8, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont....
8:15 p.m.
ARTICLE 2: ELECTION OF DEPUTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS
OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Trisha Kennealy,pr.16, moved the report of the Tourism Committee be received
and placed on file. Adopted. Ms. Kennealy reported.
8:21 p.m.
ARTICLE 8: APPROPRIATE THE FY 2014 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS
[see text of motion from meeting of April 3'd]
8:22 p.m. Article 8,part O, presented by Susan Bennett, Executive Director, Lexington
Historical Society. Ms. Bennett reviewed proposed restoration of the Buckman Tavern.
Architect Lynn Spencer, Menders, Torrey& Spencer, reviewed further.
8:37 p.m. Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee.
Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of Board of Selectmen.
Support of the Capital Expenditures Committee and Planning Board had been
previously stated.
8:38 p.m. Members questioned work proposed for the town-owned building leased by the
Historical Society.
8:39 p.m. Article 8,part O, Declared Adopted Unanimously
8:40 p.m. Article 8,part d,presented by Marilvn Fenollosa.
Glenn Parker reported the Appropriation Committee's support for Indefinite
Postponement. Deborah Manger reported unanimous support for Indefinite
Postponement by the Board of Selectmen. Article 8,part d, Declared Adopted.
8:43 p.m. Article 8,part e,presented by Marilvn Fenollosa.
Glenn Parker reported the Appropriation Committee's support for Indefinite
Postponement. Deborah Manger reported the unanimous support for Indefinite
Postponement by the Board of Selectmen. Dawn McKenna, Tourism Committee
Chair, reported support for Indefinite Postponement.
Article 8,part e, Declared Adopted.
8:45 p.m. Article 8,part i, presented by Marilyn Fenollosa.
Melisa Tintokalis, Economic Development Director, reviewed requested funding.
Glenn Parker reported support of Appropriation Committee.
Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen.
Dawn McKenna, Tourism Committee Chair, reported unanimous support of the
Tourism Committee. Melisa Tintocalis and Town Counsel Kevin Batt responded
to questioning on lot ownership,property abutter rights, and funding eligibility.
8:55 p.m. Jerry Michelson,pr.5, reported support of the Lexington Center Committee.
Members spoke in support and opposition, questioned estimated cost and possible
use.
9:13 p.m. John Hayward,pr.5, called the question. Adopted.
9:13 p.m. Article 8,part i, Declared Adopted.
9:15 p.m. Article 8,part 1, presented by Marilyn Fenollosa.
Housing Authority Executive Director Steve Keane requested funding.
9:16 p.m. Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee.
Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Keane responded to questions regarding proposed renovations, costs and
building ownership.
9:23 p.m. Article 8,part 1, Declared Adopted.
9:24 p.m. Article 8,part m,presented by Marilyn Fenollosa.
Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) Vice Chair Bill Hays
reviewed requested funding, along with Board members Lester Savage and
Robert Burbidge.
9:25 p.m. Glenn Parker reported support of Appropriation Committee [7-2]; John
Bartenstein presented minority report in opposition.
Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen.
Board members responded to questions regarding planned development, design
status, and costs. Bill Hays addressed funding availability and development.
April 8, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont....
Members and residents from the audience spoke in support and opposition, questioning
affordable housing/community housing and any future opportunity for town meeting to authorize
proposed construction. Selectman Deborah Manger explained authority of LexHAB
expenditures with approval of the Selectmen.
10:13 p.m. Richard McDonough,pr.5, called the question. Adopted
10:14 p.m. Marilyn Fenollosa summarized funding mechanism, role of the Community
Preservation Committee, and design review by the Selectmen. Bill Hays explained LexHAB
needs approval of the Selectmen for the project.
10:38 p.m. Following a standing vote tallied as follows,Article 8,part m, Declared Not Adopted:
Vote/Pct 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AL Total
Yes 8 4 11 6 3 6 4 12 7 13 74
No 6 10 5 9 10 12 11 5 3 7 78
Abstain 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10:29 p.m. Article 8,part p, presented by Marilyn Fenollosa.
Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee.
Deborah Manger reported unanimous support of Board of Selectmen.
Charles Lamb reported support of Capital Expenditures Committee.
Article 8,part p, Declared Adopted Unanimously.
10:29 p.m. Article 8,part y,presented by Marilyn Fenollosa.
Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee.
Charles Lamb reported support of Capital Expenditures Committee.
10:30 p.m. Article 8,part y, Declared Adopted Unanimously.
10:30 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger moved adjournment until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday,
April 10, 2013, Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Adopted Unanimously.
A true copy,
Attest:
Donna M. Hooper, Town Clerk
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April 10, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting
The seventh session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator
Deborah Brown, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial
Building. A quorum of 166 present.
7:30 p.m. Presented by Selectman Hank Manz.
ARTICLE 9: APPROPRIATE FOR RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECTS
MOTION: That $75,000 be appropriated for dredging the lower irrigation pond at the
Pine Meadows Golf Course, and that to meet this appropriation $75,000 be appropriated from
Recreation Fund Retained Earnings.
7:35 p.m. Hank Manz reported unanimous support of the Board of Selectmen.
7:36 p.m. Lisah Rhodes,pr.9,presented requested action on behalf of the Recreation
Committee. Jill Hai reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee.
Susan McLeish reported support of Appropriation Committee.
Recreation Director Karen Simmons responded to questions regarding silt testing.
7:40 p.m. Motion Adopted Unanimously.
7:40 p.m. Presented by Selectman Joseph Pato.
ARTICLE 10: APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT
MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the following capital
improvements and that each amount be raised as indicated:
a) Fire Pumper Replacement- $485,000 for the purchase of a fire pumper and all incidental
costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of
the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $485,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section
7(9) or any other enabling authority;
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b) Cary Memorial Library RFID Conversion Project-$124,000 for converting the Library's
materials and equipment to a Radio Frequency ID system, and that to meet this appropriation
$124,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance;
c) Head End Equipment Replacement-Phase IV-$60,000 for replacing equipment at the Head
End of the Town/School Wide Area Network, and that to meet this appropriation$60,000 be
appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance;
d) MIS Technology Improvement Program-$160,000 for storage area network,blade server
technology and virtualization software, and that to meet this appropriation $160,000 be raised
in the tax levy;
e) Network Redundancy and Improvement Plan-$36,000 to install redundant network paths to
selected town buildings via additional fiber runs and wireless links, and that to meet this
appropriation $36,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance;
f) Replace Townwide Telephone Systems-Phase 11- $146,000 for new telephone systems in
town and school buildings, and that to meet this appropriation $146,000 be raised in the tax
levy;
g) Townwide Electronic Document Management System-Phase III-$60,000 for continued
upgrading of the Document Management System, and that to meet this appropriation$60,000
be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance;
h) Hastings Park Gazebo Rehabilitation/Design and Engineering-$15,000 for funding the
design and engineering needed to renovate the Gazebo, and that to meet this appropriation
$15,000 be raised in the tax levy.
i) Street Improvements and Easements -$1,890,074 for road reconstruction,repairs and
resurfacing by the Department of Public Works and all incidental costs related thereto, and to
take by eminent domain,purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in
land necessary therefor, and that to meet this appropriation$1,890,074 be raised in the tax
levy, and authorize the Town to accept and expand any additional funds provided or to be
provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Massachusetts Highway
Department;
j) Townwide Culvert Replacement-$390,000 for the repair and replacement of culverts and all
incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation$390,000 be raised in the
tax levy;
k) Storm Drainage Improvements and NPDES Compliance -$340,000 for construction and
reconstructing storm drains and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this
appropriation $155,155 be raised in the tax levy, and the Treasurer, with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow$184,845 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(1)
or any other enabling authority;
1) DPW Equipment Replacement-$640,000 for the cost of departmental equipment for the
Department of Public Works and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this
appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to
borrow$640,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(9) or any other enabling authority;
in) Hastings Park Irrigation-$73,000 for the installation of an automated in-ground irrigation
system at Hastings Park, and that to meet this appropriation$73,000 be appropriated from the
general fund unreserved fund balance;
n) Hydrant Replacement Program-$100,000 for the replacement of fire hydrants and all
incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation$50,000 be appropriated
from Water Retained Earnings and$50,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved
fund balance;
o) Comprehensive Watershed Stonnwater Management Study and Implementation-$390,000
to fund watershed storm management projects and all incidental costs related thereto, and that
to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is
authorized to borrow$390,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(1) or any other enabling
authority;
p) Townwide Signalization Improvements -$125,000 for traffic and pedestrian signals, and that
to meet this appropriation$125,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund
balance;
q) Hartwell Avenue Infrastructure -$600,000 for planning and design of roads, sidewalks,
mixed use pathways, and/or bridge repair in the Hartwell Avenue corridor, and that to meet
this appropriation the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to
borrow$600,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(22) or any other enabling authority;
r) Sidewalk Improvements and Easements -$600,000, including$200,000 for the Hartwell
Avenue Corridor and$400,000 for other town locations, for rebuilding and repaving existing
sidewalks and constructing new sidewalks and all incidental costs related thereto, and to take
by eminent domain,purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land
necessary therefor; and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow$600,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(6)
or any other enabling authority; and
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s) Concord Avenue Sidewalk Construction and Easements -$3,000,000 for constructing
sidewalks along Concord Avenue from Spring Street to Waltham Street and all incidental
costs related thereto, and to take by eminent domain,purchase or otherwise acquire any fee,
easement or other interest in land necessary therefor, and that to meet this appropriation
$96,000 be appropriated from the Traffic Mitigation Stabilization Fund and the Treasurer,
with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $2,904,000 under
M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(6) or any other enabling authority.
Joseph Pato moved part (S) of Article 10 now before the meeting and reported the unanimous
support of the Board of Selectmen on all parts of Article 10.
Article 10 (S) - Concord Avenue Sidewalk Construction and Easements -
7:40 p.m. Jill Hai reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee on part
(S) and on all parts of Article 10 except part (h).
Susan McLeish reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee on all parts except
10(h)where 1 member abstained from voting.
Richard Canale reported Planning Board support for Article 10,parts a-p.
7:45 p.m. Alessandro Alessandrini reported unanimous support of the School Committee for
Article 10,parts (S) and (R).
7:48 p.m. Members and citizens from the balcony spoke in support; Town Engineer John
Livsey responded to questions on life expectancy of sidewalks, tree removal needs, and
completion timelines.
8:03 p.m. Article 10,part(S)Adopted Unanimously.
8:05 p.m. Discussion on Article 10, parts a-r ensued.
8:05 p.m. Article 10 (a)—Fire Pumper—Support of Appropriation and Capital Expenditures
Committees reported. Article 10(a)Adopted Unanimously.
8:05 p.m. Article 10 (b)—Cary Library RFID System—Support of Appropriation and
Capital Expenditures Committees reported. Article 10(b)Adopted Unanimously.
8:06 p.m. Article 10 (c)—Head End Equipment—Support of Appropriation Committee
reported. Article 10 (c) Adopted Unanimously.
8:07 p.m. Article 10 (d)—MIS Technology—Article 10 (d)Adopted Unanimously.
8:08 p.m. Article 10 (e)—Network Redundancy—Adopted Unanimously.
8:09 p.m. Article 10 (f)—Telephone System—Adopted Unanimously.
8:10 p.m. Article 10 (g)—Electronic Document Management System—Adopted Unanimously.
8:10 p.m. Article 10 (h)—Hastings Park Gazebo—Support of 4-1 of Capital Expenditures
Committee reported, with opposition concerning required repairs and ADA compliance.
8:12 p.m. Article 10 (h)Adopted
8:15 p.m. Article 10 (i)—Street Improvements—Town Engineer John Livsey reported
proposed 2013 and possible 2014 street work. Article 10 (i)Adopted Unanimously.
8:18 p.m. Article 10 0)—Townwide Culvert Replacement—Adopted Unanimously.
Article 10 (k)—Storm Drainage Improvements—Adopted Unanimously.
Article 10 (1)—DPW Equipment Replacement—DPW Director William Hadley
responded to questions on equipment costs. Article 10 (1)Adopted Unanimously.
8:20 p.m. Article 10 (m)—Hastings Park Irrigation—DPW Director William Hadley
responded to questions regarding use of Hastings Park and irrigation system impact. Article 10
(m)Adopted Unanimously.
Article 10 (n)—Hydrant Replacement Program—DPW Director William Hadley
responded to questions regarding sidewalk repairs and hydrant replacements. Article 10 (n)
Adopted Unanimously.
8:24 p.m. Article 10 (o) - Comprehensive Watershed Stormwater Management Study and
Implementation—Adopted Unanimously.
Article 10 (p) - Townwide Signalization Improvements—Adopted Unanimously.
Article 10 (q)—Hartwell Avenue Infrastructure—Planning Board Chairman
Richard Canale addressed the plan for Hartwell Avenue and reported the Board's support for
Article 10 (q); Town Engineer John Livsey explained project components areas in which the
Commonwealth is to be involved. Richard Canale further explained the MPAC process. Mr.
Livsey commented further on design and construction funds sought.
Discussion on zoning, coordination with Hanscom Air Force Base, and economic development
ensued.
8:46 p.m. Article 10 (q)Adopted by more than the two-thirds vote.
April 10, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont....
8:47 p.m. Article 10 (r) - Sidewalk Improvements and Easements-Planning Board
Chairman Richard Canale reported support of the Board. DPW Director William Hadley
reported on sequences for sidewalk and roadway work, to which Town Engineer John Livsey
commented further. Article 10 (r) Adopted Unanimously.
8:53 p.m. Presented by Selectman Hank Manz.
ARTICLE 14: APPROPRIATE FOR PUBLIC FACILITES CAPITAL PROJECTS
MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the following capital
improvements to public facilities and that each amount be raised as indicated:
a) Municipal Building Envelope and Systems -$173,954 for design, construction,repair and
replacement projects for the maintenance and upgrades of municipal buildings and
systems, and that to meet this appropriation $173,954 be raised in the tax levy;
b) School Building Flooring Program-$125,000 for replacing carpet,vinyl the and ceramic
the flooring systems and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this
appropriation $125,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance;
C) School Interior Painting Program-$150,000 for a school building interior painting
program, and that to meet this appropriation$150,000 be appropriated from the general
fund unreserved fund balance;
d) School Window Treatments Extraordinary Repair-$50,000 for replacing window
treatments with low maintenance solar shades, and that to meet this appropriation
$50,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance;
e) School Paving Program-$150,000 for designing, constructing and maintaining school
parking and paved pedestrian surfaces, and that to meet this appropriation$150,000 be
appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance;
f) Lexington High School Overcrowding-Phase 3 Engineering and Improvements -
$362,000 for engineering,remodeling and reconstructing rooms at Lexington High
School and all incidental costs related thereto to alleviate overcrowding, and that to meet
this appropriation the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is
authorized to borrow$362,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(3A) or any other
enabling authority;
g) School Security Standardization-$370,000 to standardize the elementary and middle
schools for access control and video security, and that to meet this appropriation
$370,000 be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance;
h) Installed Wall Units-Air Conditioner-$56,000 for installation of four air conditioning
wall units in the School Central Administration lower level professional
development/conference rooms, and that to meet this appropriation $56,000 be
appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance;
i) School Building Envelop and Systems Program-$235,000 for design,repairs and
modifications to prevent deterioration of school building exterior and building systems,
and that to meet this appropriation $235,000 be appropriated from the general fund
unreserved fund balance;
j) Clarke Middle School Bus Loop-$35,000 for a study of bus loop construction on the
Stedman Road side and to identify solutions to address the long-term need to separate car
and bus traffic at the Clarke Middle School, and that to meet this appropriation$35,000
be appropriated from the general fund unreserved fund balance;
k) Hastings School Kitchen Renovation-$90,000 for necessary upgrades to the kitchen at
the Hastings School, and that to meet this appropriation $90,000 be appropriated from the
general fund unreserved fund balance;
1) Print Shop Renovation-$312,000 for engineering,remodeling,reconstructing and making
extraordinary repairs to the Public Schools Print Shop and all incidental costs related
thereto, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board
of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $312,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7(3A)
or any other enabling authority;
in) Public Facilities Vehicle Replacement-$80,000 for a replacement vehicle for the
Department of Public Facilities and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet
this appropriation the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is
authorized to borrow$80,000 under M.G.L, Chapter 44, Section 7(9) or any other
enabling authority;
n) Public Facilities Bid Documents -$175,000 for professional services to produce design
development, construction documents, and bid administration services for capital
projects, and that to meet this appropriation $75,000 be appropriated from the general
fund unreserved fund balance and$100,000 be appropriated from the Unbudgeted
Reserve of the Community Preservation Fund; and
o) Human Resources Office Renovation-$29,500 for redesigning and renovating the School
Human Resources Office and the Office of the Assistant Superintendent for Human
Resources, and that to meet this appropriation$29,500 be appropriated from the general
fund unreserved fund balance.
April 10, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont....
Selectman Manz reported unanimous support of the Selectman on all parts of Article 14 except
part (h)where support of the Board is 4-1 in favor.
William Hurley reported unanimous support of the Capital Expenditures Committee for all parts
of Article 14 except 14 (c)which it supports 4-1. Robert Cohen reported unanimous support of
the Appropriation Committee for all parts of Article 14 except 14 (g), 8 supporting, 1 abstaining.
Margaret Coppe reported unanimous support of the School Committee for Article 14 parts (b-1).
8:58 p.m. Town Manager Carl Valente responded to questions regarding funding sources, to
which Capital Expenditures Committee member Charles Lamb further responded. Director of
Facilities Patrick Goddard responded to questions concerning window replacements 14(d).
9:06 p.m. Selectman Peter Kelley outlined his opposition to Article 14(h). Facilities
Director Patrick Goddard responded to air conditioning needs and security camera questions, to
which an additional response was provided by Superintendent Paul Ash.
9:29 p.m. Article 14 (h)Adopted.
9:30 p.m. Discussion ensued on other parts of Article 14.
9:44 p.m. Article 14 parts (a-o) except part (h) Declared Adopted by more than the
necessary two-thirds vote.
9:46 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen.
ARTICLE 15: APPROPRIATE BONDS AND NOTES PREMIUMS
MOTION: That the Town appropriate $1,831,481 from the premium paid to
the Town upon the sale of bonds issued for the Bridge and Bowman School
Reconstruction as authorized under Article 2 of the November 14, 2011 Special Town
Meeting and $2,291,846 from the premium paid to the Town upon the sale of bonds
issued for the New Estabrook School as authorized under Article 2 of the April 2, 2012
Special Town Meeting, which are the subject of Proposition 2�/z debt exclusions, to pay
costs of the projects being financed by such bonds and to reduce the amounts authorized
to be borrowed for such projects, but not yet issued by the Town, by the same amounts.
9:46 p.m. Charles Lamb reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee.
Richard Neumeier reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee.
9:52 p.m. Adopted Unanimously.
9:53 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen.
ARTICLE 16: ACCEPT MGL CHAPTER 32, SECTION 101
MOTION: That the Town hereby accepts Section 101 of Chapter 32 of the
Massachusetts General Laws.
Mr. Cohen reported unanimous support of the Selectmen. Retirement Board Chairman Robert
Cunha, pr.1, reviewed the proposed request and the statute's relief to surviving spouses.
9:56 p.m. Richard Neumeier reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee.
9:56 p.m. Adopted Unanimously.
9:57 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen.
ARTICLE 17: ACCEPT MGL CHAPTER 32, SECTION 12(2)(D PARAGRAPH 11)
MOTION: That the Town hereby accepts Section 12(2)(d paragraphl l) of
the Massachusetts General Laws.
Mr. Cohen reported unanimous support of the Selectmen. Retirement Board Chairman Robert
Cunha further explained request.
9:57 p.m. Richard Neumeier reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee.
9:58 p.m. Adopted Unanimously.
9:59 p.m. Presented by Selectman Deborah Manger.
ARTICLE 18: APPROPRIATE TO POST EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LIABILITY FUND
MOTION: That $775,000 be appropriated to the Town of Lexington Post
Retirement Insurance Liability Fund, as established by Chapter 317 of the Acts of
2002, and that to meet this appropriation $525,000 be raised from the general
fund unreserved fund balance and $250,000 be raised in the tax levy.
April 10, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont....
Ms. Manger reported unanimous support of the Selectmen. Alan Levine reported unanimous
support of Appropriation Committee.
10:03 p.m. Thomas Diaz,pr.3, moved the following amendment:
AMENDMENT: The main motion be amended by deleting the amount of$775,000 in
the first line and deleting the amount of$525,000 in the third line and replacing each of
these amounts with the amount of$465,000; and further by deleting the words "and
$250,000 from the tax levy" in the third line.
Members spoke in support and opposition to the amendment. Deborah Manger reported the
unanimous opposition of the Selectmen; Glenn Parker reported the opposition [7-1] of the
Appropriation Committee.
Town Manager Carl Valente responded to questions on funding liability. Selectman Deborah
Manger explained the need for an actuarial study. Discussion ensued.
10:24 p.m. Dawn McKenna,pr.6, called the question. Motion Adopted.
10:24 p.m. Thomas Diaz summarized his position.
10:25 p.m. Standing vote taken on Diaz Amendment tallied as follows:
Vote/Precinct 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AL Total
Yes 4 2 10 8 6 6 6 2 7 4 55
No 10 7 6 3 6 10 9 13 5 14 83
Abstain 1 1
On a vote of 55 in favor and 83 opposed, with 1 abstention, Amendment Not Adopted.
10:29 p.m. Discussion on Article 18 ensued, with members speaking in support and
opposition, questioning fund balances and availability. Town Manager Carl Valente responded.
10:38 p.m. John Hayward,pr.5, called the question. Not Adopted.
Discussion continued, speaking in support and opposition.
10:56 p.m. Robert Rotberg,pr.3, moved Article 18 be tabled to April 22nd. Not Adopted.
10:58 p.m. Marsha Baker,pr.7, called the question. Adopted.
10:58 p.m. Standing vote taken on Article 18 tallied as follows:
Vote/Precinct 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AL Total
Yes 8 7 7 4 9 13 10 14 8 14 94
No 4 2 8 7 4 4 5 1 4 3 42
Abstain 1 1
On a vote of 94 in favor and 42 in opposition, with 1 abstention, Article 18 Adopted.
10:58 p.m. Frank Sandy,pr.6, served Notice of Reconsideration on Article 18.
10:59 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger moved adjournment to 7:30 p.m., April 22, 2013,
Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial Building. Adopted
A true copy.
Attest:
Donna M. Hooper, Town Clerk
April 22, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting
The eighth session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Deborah
Brown at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2013, Margery M. Baffin Hall, Cary Memorial building.
A quorum of 157 members present.
Moderator Brown called for a moment of silence in memory of those who have served and those
perished as a result of the bombings at the April 15, 2015 Boston Marathon. Selectman Deborah
Manger recognized the efforts of the Lexington Police over the past week, their support in the
efforts of the Marathon bomber capture and safety for Lexington.
April 22, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont....
7:37 p.m. presented by Selectman Joseph Pato.
ARTICLE 19: RESCIND PRIOR BORROWING AUTHORIZATION
MOTION: That the unused borrowing authority as set forth below be and is hereby rescinded:
Article# Town Meeting Project Description Project Manager Amount to be Rescinded
19c 2009 ATM Lexington High School Heating System Upgrade Pat Goddard $33,000
8L 2010 ATM Remodeling,reconstructing and making Pat Goddard $60,580
extraordinary repairs to the Town Office Building
13(b)(ii) 2011 ATM Estabrook School Related Street Access Bill Hadley $120,100
Improvements
13k 2011 ATM Repair of Fire Station Floor Pat Goddard $232,397
16j 2012 ATM Grounds Vehicle Replacement Pat Goddard $9,490
Mr. Pato reported support of the Selectmen. Charles Lamb reported unanimous support of
Capital Expenditures Committee; Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation
Committee.
7:39 p.m. Adopted Unanimously.
7:40 p.m. Presented by Selectman Deborah Manger.
ARTICLE 20: ESTABLISH AND APPROPRIATE TO AND FROM SPECIFIED
STABILIZATION FUNDS
MOTION: (a) That $1,600,000 be appropriated from the Capital Projects/Debt
Service/Building Renewal Fund to offset debt service for projects excluded from the
limits of Proposition 2 1/2 ; and
(b) That $2,184,000 be appropriated to the Capital Projects/Debt Service/Building
Renewal Fund, and to meet this appropriation $950,000 be appropriated from the general
unreserved fund balance, and $1,234,000 be raised in the tax levy.
(c) That $67,760 be appropriated to the Transportation Demand Management/Public
Transportation Stabilization Fund, and to meet this appropriation $67,760 be transferred
from the TDM special revenue account.
Ms. Manger reported unanimous support of the Selectmen; Charles Lamb reported unanimous
support of Capital Expenditures Committee for part (b); Glenn Parker reported unanimous
support of Appropriation Committee.
7:42 p.m. Patrick Mehr,pr.3, moved the following Amendment:
AMENDMENT: In Part (b) of the main motion under Article 20 dated 4/1/13,
$2,184,000 be replaced with$2,934,000 and $950,000 be replaced with $1,700,000.
7:47 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger reported unanimous opposition of the Selectmen.
Charles Lamb reported opposition [4-0] of Capital Expenditures Committee; Glenn
Parker reported opposition [8-0] of Appropriation Committee.
Members spoke in support and opposition. Town Manager Carl Valente responded to question
on tax revenue growth. Selectman Deborah Manger and Appropriation Committee member Alan
Levine, further explained projecting tax revenue. Selectman Norman Cohen explained the
bonding process in response to questions of the members.
8:16 p.m. Mehr Amendment Not Adopted.
8:17 p.m. Article 20,parts a, b, c, Adopted Unanimously.
8:18 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen.
ARTICLE 22: APPROPRIATE FROM DEBT SERVICE STABILIZATION FUND
MOTION: That $124,057 be appropriated from the Debt Service Stabilization Fund
to offset the FY2014 debt service of the bond dated February 1, 2003 issued for funding
additions and renovations to the Lexington High School, Clarke Middle School and
Diamond Middle School as refunded with bonds dated December 8, 2011.
Mr. Cohen reported unanimous support of the Selectmen. Charles Lamb reported unanimous
support of Capital Expenditures Committee; Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of
Appropriation Committee.
8:19 p.m. Norman Cohen responded to questions on the fund and reviewed availability of
funds and use. Town Manager Carl Valente explained strict regulation of investments.
8:24 p.m. Declared Adopted by more than the two-thirds vote.
April 22, 2013 Adjourned Session of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, cont....
8:25 p.m. Presented by Selectman Norman Cohen.
ARTICLE 23: APPROPRIATE FOR PRIOR YEARS UNPAID BILLS
MOTION: That $24,450 be appropriated to pay unpaid bills for goods and
services rendered to the Department of Public Works for fiscal years 2010, 2011
and 2012 and that said bills be paid from funds appropriated for FYI from line
item 3100-3500 DPW Expenses as approved under Article 4 of the 2012 annual
town meeting.
Mr. Cohen reported unanimous support of the Selectmen. Glenn Parker reported
unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. Adopted Unanimously.
8:27 p.m. Presented by Selectman Joseph Pato.
ARTICLE 24: AMEND FY2013 OPERATING BUDGET
MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated to the following line items for
the FY2013 budget as approved under Article 4 of the 2012 Annual Town Meeting, and
subsequently amended under Article 2 of the November 19, 2012 Special Town Meeting,
and that said amounts be transferred from the following sources:
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LINE ITEM PROGRAM FROM TO
7100 Community De\telopment Personal Services $ 1,032,112 $1,018,112
7100 Community De\telopment Expenses $ 175,708 $ 189,708
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8330 Public Celebrations Committee $ 34,000 $ 54,000
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8400 Finance Personal Services $ 1,181,922 $1,166,922
8400 Finance Expenses $ 400,145 $ 415,145
.....................................................Town.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8500 Town Clerk Personal Services $ 323,030 $ 351,930
8500 Town Clerk Expenses $ 111,525 $ 137,125
8600 MIS Personal Services $ 342,855 $ 320,855
8600 MIS Expenses $ 565,425 $ 587,425
and further that $74,500 be appropriated from the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance to
finance said amendments.
8:28 p.m. Finance Director Robert Addelson explained requested funding. Glenn Parker
reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee. Town Manager Carl Valente
responded to question on Public Celebrations Committee request.
8:31 p.m. Adopted Unanimously.
8:31 p.m. Presented by Selectman Deborah Manger.
ARTICLE 25: APPROPRIATE FOR AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
Charles Lamb reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee.
Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee.
8:32 p.m. Adopted Unanimously.
8:32 p.m. Selectman Deborah Manger moved dissolution of the 2013 Annual
Town Meeting. Adopted.
A true copy,
Attest:
Donna M. Hooper, Town Clerk