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SELECTMEN’S MEETING
Monday, June 16, 2014
Selectmen Meeting Room
6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
6:30 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 min.)
6:40 p.m. SELECTMEN CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS (5 min.)
6:45 p.m. TOWN MANAGER REPORT (5 min.)
6:50 p.m. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Grant of Location – National Grid – Concord Avenue (5 min.)
2. Article Positions (15 min.)
a. Article 2 – Amend Zoning Bylaw – 430 Concord Avenue
b. Review, with Planning Board, and Approve Memorandum of
Understanding with Artis Senior Living
3. Selectmen Article Presenters for Special Town Meeting (5 min.)
4. Committee Appointments/Resignations (5 min.)
a. Transportation Advisory Committee
b. Monuments and Memorials Committee – Appoint Chair
7:20 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA (5 min.)
1. Water and Sewer Commitments and Adjustments
2. FY15 Lexpress Schedule for Tax Insert
7:25 p.m. ADJOURN
The next meeting of the Board of Selectmen is a Goal Setting Meeting scheduled for Thursday,
June 19, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. in the Public Services Building, 201 Bedford Street.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen is tentatively scheduled for Monday, June
30, 2014 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
UDATE:U USTAFF: U UITEM NUMBER:U
June 16, 2014 William P. Hadley, Director
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing for Grant of Location
Install and maintain approximately 95 feet of 4” gas main in Concord Ave from the
existing 4” main at Benjamin Rd westerly to House #’ 558 for a new service.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Department of Public Works/Engineering has reviewed the petition, plan and order
of National Grid for a Grant of Location to install approximately 95 feet of 4” gas main in
Concord Ave from the existing 4” main at Benjamin Rd westerly to House #’ 558 for a
new service. A Street Opening Permit is required prior to excavation. Since this petition
appears to be in order, we recommend that approval be granted.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the petition for Nationalgrid to install and maintain approximately 95
feet of 4” gas main in Concord Ave.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
Engineering Division
NOTICE TO ABUTTERS
June 2nd, 2014
In conformity with the requirements of Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.),
you are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room,
Town Office Building, of the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts, on June 16th, 2014
at 6:00 p.m., upon the following petition of National Grid for permission to construct and location
for gas mains and the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and
appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and accomplish the
objects of said Company; and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same
under the following public way(s) of Lexington:
Concord Ave.:
To install and maintain approximately 95 feet of 4” gas main in Concord Ave. from the
existing 4” main at Benjamin Rd. westerly to serve House #558.
By: Tricia Malatesta
Engineering
Department of Public Works
Please direct inquiries to: Dennis K. Regan, (617) 293-0480
CC:
Dennis K. Regan
Permit Representative
National Grid
40 Sylvan Road
Waltham, MA 02451
Anshu Mehra
552 Concord Ave.
Lexington, MA 02421
Ali Fakharzadeh
556 Concord Ave.
Lexington, MA 02421
Zhonghui Xu
558 Concord Ave.
Lexington, MA 02421
Anu Daniel
560 Concord Ave.
Lexington, MA 02421
Jaivardhan Singh
561 Concord Ave.
Lexington, MA 02421
Joseph Sabatini
20 Benjamin Rd.
Lexington, MA 02421
Thalia Bredakis
21 Benjamin Rd.
Lexington, MA 02421
Lester Mackenzie
23 Benjamin Rd.
Lexington, MA 02421
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: 6/16/14 STAFF: Lynne Pease ITEM NUMBER: I.2
SUBJECT:
Article Positions
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Board will need to take a position on the following Article:
Article 2 – Amend Zoning Bylaw – 430 Concord Avenue
Attached is an updated list that includes the positions the Board took on June 9.
Also attached is the final Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) approved by Artis Senior
Living.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Artis Senior Living.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen’s Office
ARTICLE POSITIONS JUNE 16, 2014 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING PRESENTATION DM PK NC JP MC AC CEC SC Article 2 Amend Zoning Bylaw – 430 Concord Avenue Article 3 Land Acquisition – Off Concord Avenue Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Article 4 Authorize Easement on Land at 430 Concord Avenue Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Article 5 School Master Plan $250,000 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Article 6 Amend General Bylaws – Contracts and Deeds Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Article 7 Amend General Bylaws Regarding Reporting Period for Town Counsel’s Annual Report Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Article 8 Establish and Appropriate to and from Specified Stabilization Funds IP Article 9 Amend FY2014 Operating and Enterprise Budgets IP Article 10 Amend Article 5 of November 4, 2013 Special Town Meeting, Renovation to Community Center Yes Wait Yes Yes Yes Article 11 Amend Article 2 of the March 24, 2014 Special Town Meeting, Cary Memorial Building Upgrades IP Article 12 Appropriate for Authorized Capital Improvements IP
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: 06/16/14 STAFF: Lynne Pease ITEM NUMBER: I.3
SUBJECT:
Selectmen Article Presenters for Special Town Meeting
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Attached is the list of articles showing the proposed Selectmen presenter/responder.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen’s Office
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2014 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
June 16, 2014
SELECTMEN PRESENTERS
Selectmen
Presenter
ARTICLES FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Article 2 Amend Zoning Bylaw – 430 Concord Avenue ................................................... DM
Article 3 Land Acquisition – Off Concord Avenue ........................................................... DM
Article 4 Authorize Easement on Land at 430 Concord Avenue ....................................... DM
Article 5 School Master Plan .............................................................................................. PK
Article 6 Amend General Bylaws – Contracts and Deeds .................................................... JP
Article 7 Amend General Bylaws Regarding Reporting Period for Town Counsel’s
Annual Report ...................................................................................................... NC
Article 8 Establish and Appropriate To and From Specified Stabilization Funds ................ JP
Article 9 Amend FY2014 Operating and Enterprise Budgets ............................................ NC
Article 10 Amend Article 5 of November 4, 2013 Special Town Meeting, Renovation
to Community Center .......................................................................................... MC
Article 11 Amend Article 2 of the March 24, 2014 Special Town Meeting, Cary
Memorial Building Upgrades ............................................................................. MC
Article 12 Appropriate For Authorized Capital Improvements ............................................ PK
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: 6/16/14 STAFF: Lynne Pease ITEM NUMBER: I.4
SUBJECT:
Committee Appointments / Resignations
a. Transportation Advisory Committee
b. Monuments and Memorials Committee – Appoint Chair
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Michael Boudet has submitted his resignation from the Transportation Advisory Committee
(TAC). The members of TAC recommend that Hank Manz be appointed to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. Boudet.
The Board will be appointing the Chair for the Monuments and Memorials Committee.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to accept the resignation of Michael Boudet from the Transportation Advisory
Committee, effective immediately.
Motion to appoint Hank Manz to the Transportation Advisory Committee to fill the unexpired
term of Michael Boudet until September 30, 2015.
Motion to appoint Sam Doran as Chair of the Monuments and Memorials Committee.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen’s Office
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: STAFF: ITEM NUMBER:
June 16, 2014 William P. Hadley, Director Consent
SUBJECT:
Commitment of Water and Sewer Charges
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Commitment of Water and Sewer Charges Cycle 9 May 2014 $243,082.44
Commitment of Water and Sewer Charges Finals May 2014 $ 4,158.92
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Allows the reconciliation with the General Ledger.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the Water and Sewer commitments and as noted above.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
Revenue Officer
Town of Lexington
Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds
FISCAL YEAR 2014
May 2014 Cycle 9 Billing
CYCLE 9 GRAND TOTALS
May 2014
WATER $234,692.34 $234,692.34
SEWER $3,462.70 $3,462.70
FEE FOR BEDFORD $4,927.40 $4,927.40
TOTAL: $243,082.44 $243,082.44
To the Collector of Revenue for the Town of Lexington:
You are hereby authorized and required to levy and collect of the persons named
in the list of water/sewer charges herewith committed to you and each one of his/her
respective portion herein set down of the sum total of such list. Said sum being:
Two hundred forty-three thousand, eighty-two dollars and 44/00Two hundred forty-three thousand, eighty-two dollars and 44/00Two hundred forty-three thousand, eighty-two dollars and 44/00Two hundred forty-three thousand, eighty-two dollars and 44/00
And pay the same into the treasury of the Town of Lexington
and to exercise the powers conferred by law in regard thereto.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF SELECTMEN June 16, 2014
Treasurer/Collector; Director Public Works, Water/Sewer Billing
Department of Public Works
Town of Lexington
Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds
FISCAL YEAR 2014
May 2014 Final Water Bills
FINALS GRAND TOTALS
WATER $1,884.92 $1,884.92
SEWER $2,274.00 $2,274.00
TOTAL: $4,158.92 $4,158.92
To the Collector of Revenue for the Town of Lexington:
You are hereby authorized and required to levy and collect of the persons named
in the list of water/sewer charges herewith committed to you and each one of his/her
respective portion herein set down of the sum total of such list. Said sum being:
Four thousand, one hundred fifty-eight dollars and 92/00Four thousand, one hundred fifty-eight dollars and 92/00Four thousand, one hundred fifty-eight dollars and 92/00Four thousand, one hundred fifty-eight dollars and 92/00
And pay the same into the treasury of the Town of Lexington
and to exercise the powers conferred by law in regard thereto.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF SELECTMEN June 16, 2014
Treasurer/Collector; Director Public Works, Water/Sewer Billing
Department of Public Works
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
DATE: PRESENTER: ITEM NUMBER:
June 16, 2014 Consent Only C. 2
SUBJECT:
FY15 Lexpress Schedules
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The annual Lexpress schedule is mailed to all Lexington households with their June tax bills.
The Board of Selectmen need to pre-approve all additional inserts that are included in the
mailing.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the enclosed schedule as an insert in the mailing.
STAFF FOLLOW-UP:
N/A
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