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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
March 7, 1994
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, March 7, 1994 in
the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7 30 p m. Chairman Dailey, Mr
McSweeney, Mr Busa, Mr Fenn, Mrs Eddison, Mr Cohen, Town Counsel, Mr White,
Town Manager; Mrs Novak, Assistant Town Manager; and Mrs Peters, Executive Clerk,
were present.
UPDATE ON STREET LIGHTING DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
Lighting Options Committee Chairman Myla Kabat-Zinn reported on a good meeting
the committee had recently with Boston Edison, who said that they were ready to move as
quickly as possible with the installation of demonstration street lights on selected subdivision
streets
The Board also discussed a memo from Paul Chernick, dated February 15, 1994,
which reported an error in Boston Edison's computation of savings if standard High
Pressure Sodium lights are used throughout Town. He reported that Boston Edison has
reviewed his figures and concurs This error has reduced the estimated savings of a town
wide conversion to standard High Pressure Sodium lighting closer to $47,000,which, added
( to overestimated savings on lighting in the Historic Districts, results in total estimated
savings closer to $80,000 than to the $140,000 previously estimated by Boston Edison.
Mrs Kabat-Zinn recommended that Board members visit the demonstration lighting
areas on Percy and Bloomfield Streets where the new lighting is displayed
The Board expressed its appreciation for the information the Committee had
prepared for the Board
ACCEPT GIFTS TO THE TOWN
Mr Cohen,asked that the Board consider voting to accept two gifts recently made to
the Town. the first from the Family and Friends of June Denk - establishing the June Denk
Award to be given annually to a Graduating Senior at Lexington High School, and the
second a gift from former Lexington resident Hugh Gordon, from LaJolla, California,
establishing the Gordon/Souza Juniper Hill Fund for the Maintenance of the Juniper Hill
Conservation Land
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
1) to accept the establishment of the June Denk Award which will be given annually to a
Graduating Senior at Lexington High School, and
2) to accept a gift from Hugh Gordon of LaJolla, California, establishing the Gordon/Souza
Juniper Hill Fund for the Maintenance of the Juniper Hill Conservation Land
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes for the
meeting of January 10, 1994
Minutes for the Meeting of March 7, 1994 2
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes for the
Executive Session held on February 28, 1994
RETIREMENT BOARD
Retirement Board member Robert Gary and Comptroller John Ryan explained a
proposal to change the Town's method of investing retirement funds He added that the
professional management investment firm employed by the Town for the past five years was
not able to invest in South Africa due to legislative constraints
Mr Gary reported that the investment firm has not met the objectives outlined five
years ago He explained that the Town's portfolio is divided between the fixed income or
bonds, which has done quite well, and the equity of common stock, which has not done as
well, and that this is where the Retirement Board is looking for improvement.
Mr Gary mentioned that the restriction against investing in South African business
has been removed, and that the Board is now looking at possible investments in five
different Fidelity mutual funds that are now available, which include South African business-
es He noted that they need a waiver from the Commonwealth to make such investments,
and that they have received some verbal communication on the granting of such a waiver,
and are waiting for something in writing before they actually take steps to implement this
program.
Mr Gary explained how Fidelity portfolios operated and said that the Retirement
Board will keep the Selectmen informed as to what is happening in the next several weeks
The Board expressed its interest and appreciation to Mr Gary for the report.
CONSENT AGENDA
USE OF LEXINGTON GREEN
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to the
Lexington First Baptist Church to conduct an Easter Sunrise Service on Lexington Green at
approximately 6 30 -7 15 a m. on Sunday, April 3, 1994
ABATEMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve abatements of the
following charges
Water, Sewer & Demand - Total 1/24/94 $59 90
Water, Sewer & Demand - Total 2/15/94 $204 95
Water, Sewer & Demand - Total 2/17/94 $272 32
Water, Sewer & Demand - Total 2/17/94 $5,913 31
Water, Sewer & Demand - Total 2/17/94 $3,329 55
Water, Sewer & Demand - Total 2/17/94 $7,300 87
Water, Sewer & Demand - Total 2/17/94 $177 00
Water, Sewer & Demand - Total 2/17/94 $23,743 75
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Water, Sewer & Demand - Total 2/24/94 $7,833 37
Water, Sewer & Demand - Total 2/24/94 $1,923 54
Water, Sewer & Demand - Total 2/24/94 2,800 10
ENDORSE BORROWING NOTES
Mr White reported that the Town has borrowed $445,000 in state aid anticipation
notes to provide funding for road resurfacing this summer, to be repaid through a Chapter
90 reimbursement from the State, adding that net interest cost to the Town was 2 879% He
asked that the Board approve and sign the notes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and to sign the notes
LEXHAB - WOODLAND ROAD
Mr Dailey recapped events as they had been left after the last meeting on this
subject, mainly that the board had asked LexHAB to meet with the neighbors to answer
questions that might arise about the house design and its siting, and he invited comments
from LexHAB Chairman Derby and neighbors at this time
Mr Derby reported that Landscape Architect Gary Larson had been hired to do a
site assessment and to report his preliminary findings Mr Derby also reported that Mr
Larson had met with the neighbors at the site for about an hour and a half
Mr Derby presented a site plan developed by Mr Larson based on the site visit and
the neighbors comments
Comments from the audience focussed on losing the open nature of the lot, children's
safety, and that not all neighbors had seen the latest plan. Mr Marshall responded that the
objective is to come up with a successful dual use plan of the site, and a plan that works
Mr Dailey asked if the Board was ready to vote on a recommendation to Town
Meeting for the use of this site as affordable housing Members discussed the successful
nature of other affordable housing and neighbors' concerns
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted unanimously to recommend to
Town Meeting that Article 28 transferring jurisdiction of this lot to LexHAB for the
construction of affordable housing be passed.
MERIAM STREET PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT/PARKING FEES
The Board discussed an analysis on the management of the Meriam Street lot
presented by DPW Director Richard Spires, and a Memorandum prepared by Town
Manager Intern Rebekka Hosken reexamining the Town's parking meter and parking lot
rates and management, which was compiled from information received from the Department
of Public Works, the Town's Parking Control Officer, the Director of the Chamber of
Commerce, and a survey of parking systems in six nearby comparable communities Among
other things, the Memorandum suggested the installation of an automated parking system at
Meriam Street.
Mr White discussed the acquisition of more spaces at the Church of Our Redeemer
parking lot, the increase of long term use of spaces at Meriam Street and Lexington Arts
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He noted that raising meter fees was difficult, and suggested hiring another parking
enforcement officer rather than raising fees
The Board expressed concern on the loss of 30/40 parking spaces projected by the
reports Mr White noted that no decision needs to be made tonight.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Mr White reported that $100,000 to $164,000 in savings in Social Security payments
is possible if the Board of Selectmen adopt a deferred compensation plan for part-time
employees not covered by a pension plan, and that he is planning to send out an RFP for a
Plan Administrator if the Board wants to adopt this option.
CHAPTER 90 PROJECT REOUEST
Mr White reviewed with the Board a Memorandum from the Town Engineer, dated
February 10, 1994, containing a request for authorization from the Town by Richard Cook
of the BSC Group for
$100,600 to pay for additional services to complete the approval process with the Massachu-
setts Highway Department and the Lexington Conservation Commission, covering the time
from the filing of the Notice of Intent in August, 1992 to the completion of the Conservation
hearing which is presently scheduled to be re-opened in mid-March, 1994
Mr White added that the Memorandum contained a breakdown of the work
performed, but not paid for; and a breakdown of the fees
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request for these
funds and to sign the Project Requests
SEWER RATE RELIEF FUND
Mr White reported that the FY94 State budget included an option for local govern-
ments to adopt a Sewer Rate Relief Fund, pursuant to Section 20 of Chapter 110 of the
Acts of 1993 which will reduce Lexington's MWRA assessment by $267,678,and that
certification from the Board that these funds are being used to reduce sewer rates is
required
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the letter of certification
that the funds are being used to reduce sewer rates
BUDGET DISCUSSION
The Board continued its discussion of budget issues, focussing on how to resolve an
estimated budget shortfall of around $200,000 It was reported that School bus and
LexPRESS staff personnel have been asked to work toward the elimination of duplication of
service, where possible
Members of the Capital Expenditures Committee presented their recommendations
ad discussed the Stabilization Fund with the Board. It was also reported that the Town
would be eligible for approximately 59% reumbursemtnt funding for the reopening of
Hastings School
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Also discussed were the privatization of School custodial services, the reduction of
one shift of sector patrol, the privatization of the Town's ambulance service, and reductions
in the DPW budget for equipment.
DPW Director Richard Spiers defended the Department's equipment needs, and
discussed the effect on the morale of DPW employees caused by the wage freeze and salary
inequities between Town and School employees, that have continued over the years
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 by roll call vote Mr Dailey,
Mr McSweeney, Mr Fenn, Mrs Eddison, to go into executive session for discussion of
matters of potential litigation, the disclosure of which might adversely affect the interests of
the Town, with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10 59 p m.
A true record, Attest.
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Sara I Peters
Executive Clerk
SELECTMEN'S MEETING
March 14, 1994
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, March 14, 1994,
in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7.30 p.m. Chairman Dailey,
Mr McSweeney, Mr Busa, Mr Fenn, Mr Cohen, Town Counsel, Mr White, Town
Manager; and Mrs. Peters, Executive Clerk, were present.
RECOGNITION OF HAYDENE FIBS AND ICEMAI'ES PRECISION SKATING
'I'EAMS
Mr Dailey welcomed the Lexington Haydenettes, Icemates, their families, coaches
and friends to a ceremony honoring the Lexington precision skating teams to what he
termed a most pleasant occasion.
Speaking for the Board, Mr Busa reported that the Hayden Precision Skating Teams
had honored the Town by their past endeavors, and also on their most recent trip to the
International Skating Competition in London, England. Mr Busa reported that both teams
had won gold medals in the competition in a field of four other countries. He added that
he was very proud to recognize their endeavors, and that the Town should be also
Mr Dailey read a proclamation honoring the Teams for their long hours of practice
developing their skills, for past achievements and awards, and for their recent success in
England.
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to declare the week of March 14,
1994 to be Precision Skating Week in Lexington and to sign the proclamation on behalf of
the Town.
FORMAL ACTION ON BUDGET POSITIONS
Mr Dailey reported that at present, there is a $280,000 shortfall that needs to be
covered to balance the budget. He added that there has been preliminary discussion about
possibly covering that amount from the School's Early Retirement program that it is hoped
will produce savings of between $150,000 and $300,000
Also discussed was a possible potential savings of $100,000 by partially privatizing
School custodial services, a list prepared by Mr White of proposals to cut approximately
$30,000 from other portions of the budget; more study of possible duplication of service by
LexPRESS and school buses, the elimination of Saturday LexPRESS service, and potential
overruns in Special Education and snow removal.
Fire Chief John Bergeron and acting Police Chief Chris Casey discussed proposed
budget cuts affecting their departments, and costs relating to the proposed Combined
Dispatch Center It was also reported that both the Appropriation Committee and the
Capital Expenditures Committee support the Combined Dispatch Center
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt in concept the budget
as outlined by the Town Manager, with the understanding that if more than $150,000 is
saved, the School Committee will retain that amount, and if less than $150,000 is saved, the
Town will come up with half of that amount.
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN POSITIONS ON WARRANT ARTICLES
The Board agreed to support passage of the following 1994 Town Meeting Articles
Article 5 Supplementary Appropriations for Current Fiscal Year;
Article 7 Supplementary Appropriations for Authorized Capital Improvement
Projects,
Article 8. Water Mains/Water Gate Replacement,
Article 9• Public Works Equipment,
Article 10• Sanitary Sewers/Hayden Avenue Pump Station,
Article 11 Street Improvements,
Article 12. Street Acceptance and Construction,
Article 13 Pine Meadows Golf Club Improvement,
Article 16 Ambulance Purchase,
Article 20• Stabilization Fund,
Article 21 Notice of Intent Fees,
Article 25 Rescission of Authorized and Unissued Debt;
Article 26 By-Law for Interest on Unpaid Water Bills,
Article 27 M.G.L. 30B §12 - Town Contracts. and
Article 28. Land Transfer to LexHAB.
The Board agreed to support indefinite postponement of the following articles
Article 6 Prior Year's Unpaid Bills,
Article 14 Lincoln Park Development,
Article 18 Land Purchase/Woburn Street;
Article 24 Zoning By-Law Amendment/Jumbo House Setbacks
The Board agreed to be guided by Town Meeting on the following article
Article 29• Gen. By-Law Amendment - Article XXVIII, Section 2A & 2B/Pooper
Scooper; and
to await the recommendation of the Conservation Commission on the following three
articles.
Article 17 Brook Cleaning;
Article 22. Land Exchange/Lowell and North Street; and
Article 23 Conservation Commission Land Acceptance, and
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve commitment of the
following charges.
Commitment of Water Charges - 3/8/94 $904.26
(final bills)
Commitment of Sewer Charges - 3/8/94 $528.42
(final bills)
Commitment of Water Charges - 3/8/94 $55,605 40
(Cycle 9 bills)
16-38
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ABATEMENTS
Upon motionduly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following
abatements.
Water, Sewer & Demand - 3/8/94 Total $466.32
Water, Sewer & Demand - 3/8/94 Total $31,642.49
Water, Sewer & Demand - 3/8/94 Total $2,576.72
Water, Sewer & Demand - 3/8/94 Total $40.27
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0 by roll call vote Mr Dailey,
Mr McSweeney, Mr Busa, Mr Fenn, to go into executive session for discussion of matters
of litigation, the disclosure of which might adversely affect the interests of the town, with
no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:58 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
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Sara I. Peters
Executive Clerk
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
March 21, 1994
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, March 21, 1994
in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 6 00 p.m. Chairman Dailey,
Mr McSweeney, Mr Busa, Mr Fenn, Mrs. Eddison, Mr Cohen, Town Counsel, Mr White,
Town Manager; Mrs. Novak, Assistant Town Manager; and Mrs. Peters, Executive Clerk,
were present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call vote Mr Dailey,
Mr McSweeney, Mr Busa, Mr Fenn, Mrs. Eddison, to go into executive session for
discussion of matters of collective bargaining, the disclosure of which might adversely affect
the interests of the town with the intent to resume open session.
Open session was resumed at 6.50 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS - HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
The Board discussed a recommendation from Historic Districts Commission Chair-
man Stephen Politi that William Bergler, presently serving as an Associate Member (Library
Trustee) of the Historic Districts Commission, be reappointed for a another five year term.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint Mr Bergler for
another five year term, expiring January 1, 1998.
The Board also reviewed a letter from Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, Inc.
President Shirley M. King, to the Historic Districts Commission presenting three names,
Rick Bechtel, Thomas Coffman and Dean Hanson for consideration to fill the vacancy due
to the resignation of Linda McAulay
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Rick Bechtel, 16 Lake
Street, to the Historic Districts Commission for a five year term of office ending January 1,
1999
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes for the
meeting of January 12, 1994
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes for
Executive Sessions held on March 7 and 14, 1994
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve commitments of the
following charges.
a. Commitment of Water Charges - 3/10/94 $713 74
(additional bills)
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b Commitment of Sewer Charges - 3/10/94 $647 94
(additional bills)
ABATEMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve abatements of the 1_ 1
following charges.
c. Abatements Water, Sewer & Demand - Total $141.97
3/14/94
7.00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - Transfer of 1775 Wine & Spirits Package
Store Liquor License.
Selectmen Busa left the meeting and did not participate in the hearing or the vote.
Chairman Dailey opened the Hearing by reading the public notice as it was adver-
tised in the Lexington Minuteman on March 3, 1994 Applicant Jose A. Dones and his
attorney were present. In response to a question from the Board, Mr Dones said that the
same hours would continue in effect.
There being no other questions or comments from the Board or the audience, Mr
Dailey declared the Hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve transfer of the
package store liquor license for 1775 Wine & Spirits Package Store from Argentina Arias to
Jose Dones, 49 Hamlet Street, Newton, MA 02159
At 7 07 p.m., members of the School Committee joined the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call vote r,
SELECTMEN - Mr Dailey, Mr McSweeney, Mr Busa, Mr Fenn, Mrs. Eddison,
and 5-0 by roll call vote
SCHOOL COMMI FI BE - Mr Oberteuffer, Mrs. Elberger, Mrs. Peltz, Mrs Coit, Mr.Dini,
to go into executive session for discussion of matters of collective bargaining, the disclosure
of which might adversely affect the interests of the town with the intent to resume open
session, if time allows before the start of Town Meeting at 8 00 p.m.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8 00 p.m.
A true record, Attest: ,.��'"�
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
March 28, 1994
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, March 28, 1994,
in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7.00 p.m. Chairman Dailey,
Mr McSweeney, Mr Fenn, Mrs. Eddison, Mr Cohen, Town Counsel, Mr White, Town
Manager; Mrs. Novak, Assistant Town Manager; and Mrs. Peters, Executive Clerk, were
present.
7.30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING• NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE & BOSTON
EDISON - 573 Lowell Street
Mr Dailey opened the public hearing on the petition of New England Telephone and
Boston Edison for the installation of a new pole at 573 Lowell Street.
Robert Boudreau, representing New England Telephone and Boston Edison said the
pole was necessary to provide service to a new home under construction.
Mr Dailey noted the favorable recommendation for approval of the petition in a
memorandum, dated March 16, 1994, from DPW Director Richard Spiers. There were no
questions or comments from the Board or the audience, and Mr Dailey declared the
hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans
and order for a Grant of Location for a new pole to be installed at 573 Lowell Street.
7 05 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING• NEW ENGLAND 'TELEPHONE & BOSTON
EDISON - 88 Marrett Road
Mr Dailey opened the public hearing on the petition of New England Telephone and
Boston Edison for the installation of a new pole at 88 Marrett Road
Robert Boudreau, representing New England Telephone and Boston Edison said the
pole was necessary to provide service to a new home under construction at 88 Marrett
Road.
Mr Dailey noted the favorable recommendation for approval of the petition in a
memorandum, dated March 16, 1994, from DPW Director Richard Spiers. There were no
questions or comments from the Board or the audience, and Mr Dailey declared the
hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans
and order for a Grant of Location for a new pole to be installed at 88 Marrett Road.
7 10 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING• BOSTON EDISON - 55 Hill Street
Mr Dailey opened the public hearing on the petition of Boston Edison for the
installation of conduit at 55 Hill Street.
Carol McManus, representing Boston Edison, said the work was necessary to relocate
overhead service to underground electric service for the Lexington Golf Club
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Mr Dailey noted the favorable recommendation for approval of the petition in a
memorandum, dated March 16, 1994, from DPW Director Richard Spiers. There were no —
questions or comments from the Board or the audience, and Mr Dailey declared the
hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans
and order for a Grant of Location for conduit to be placed in Hill Street.
TRANSFER OF RIGHT TO LAY CABLE IN LEXINGTON PREVIOUSLY GRANTED
TO NASHOBA COMMUNICATIONS OF BELMONT TO A-R PARTNERS
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted.
That Nashoba Communications of Belmont Limited Partnership be and hereby is granted
permission to assign to A-R Cable Partners all of its right, title and interest in and to the
Authorization, and that, effect upon such assignment, the Authorization shall be deemed
transferred to A-R Cable Partners, who shall be entitled to all the rights and benefits
previously granted to Nashoba Communications of Belmont Limited Partnership by the
terms thereof, subject to any conditions stated therein.
TRAFFIC ITEMS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the following traffic
concern to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) for its review and recommenda-
tion. Waldorf School backup due to turnoff from Mass. Ave.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to continue the implementation
of Option 2 at Harrington Road and Bedford Street through June 30, 1994, at which time
the TSAC will review and make recommendations on Option 2.
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes for the
meetings of January 19, and February 3, 1994
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes for the
Executive Sessions held on January 31, and February 3, 1994
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve commitment of the
following charges.
a. Commitment of Water Charges - 3/21/94 $322.54
(final bills)
b. Commitment of Sewer Charges - 1/18/94 $471.35
(final bills)
TOUR BUS PARKING/LEXINGTON CENTER PARKING
Mrs. Eddison reported that she attended the TSAC meeting last Wednesday where it
was unanimously agreed that, as soon as tour buses drop off visitors, they should be directed
to park on Worthen Road near Hayden Center, until they return to pick up passengers in
Lexington Center at the Visitors' Center on Bedford Street.
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Mrs. Eddison also reported that the Chamber of Commerce will develop a list of
- known tour bus operators who will be advised by mail that, after a certain date, tour buses
will be required to park at a designated section of Worthen Road.
Some concern was expressed by Board members that parked buses could interfere
with recreational activities across the street, especially in the summer Mrs. Eddison said
that there will be signs limiting bus parking from 8 00 a.m. to 5 00 p.m.
VOLUNTEERS COVERING TOWN BOARDS AND COMMI'YI EES FOR CABLE-
VISION
Mr Dailey read a letter from Cablevision praising the work of volunteers who film
various meetings for Cablevision. Mr Dailey read the list of volunteers, and expressed the
appreciation of the Board for their work.
APPOINTMENT
Mr Dailey reported that the Cambridge Watershed Advisory Committee has asked
that the Board appoint a Selectman liaison to represent Lexington, and that its next meeting
will be held on Tuesday, April 19, in Lincoln. Mr Fenn agreed to serve
COMBINED DISPATCH CENTER
Mr Dailey reported that Erna Green has alerted the Board that on Thursday, April 7
at 4.00 p.m. there will be a meeting to discuss the combined dispatch center, hopefully with
bids available.
[ 1 CONSERVATION COMMISSION - BROOK CLEANING
Conservation Commission Chairman Joyce Miller joined the Board for a discussion of
funding for cleaning Clematis Brook and Hardys Pond Brook.
Mrs. Miller passed out a breakdown of anticipated costs to do the work, and reported
that Lexington Ridge has given $25,000 to clean up Hardys Pond Brook; that Waltham will
do its share of the cleaning; that a commitment from the Sheriff's Office making prison
labor available, where appropriate, has been discussed, that the State Mosquito Control
Project may be able to reduce the estimated dredging expenses significantly; and that the
Commission has received the support of the Swomman land abutters. She asked for the
Board's support on Article 17
Questions and comments from the Board focussed on what would be the time-frame
for doing the work; and concern about what precedents would be set if the Town began to
clean private brooks. The Board suggested that the Mosquito Control people be contacted
as soon as possible to secure the use of their dredging machine, since this would reduce the
cost of the brook cleaning by a lot.
Mr Dailey said that Waltham was ready to begin work on their part of brook. Mr
White estimated that if all went well, $17,000 might cover the cost. Mr Dailey asked Mr
White to review these figures and report back next week, and questioned whether the Town
should go in and clean a privately owned brook. He invited Mrs. Miller to come back next
week for more discussion of what funding to propose for Article 17
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0 by roll call vote Mr Dailey,
Mr McSweeney, Mr Fenn, Mrs. Eddison, to go into executive session for discussion of
matters of collective bargaining, the disclosure of which might adversely affect the interests
of the town, with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7.59 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
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Sara I. Peters
Executive Clerk
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
March 30, 1994
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday, March 30,
1994, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7 00 p.m. Chairman
Dailey, Mr McSweeney, Mr Busa, Mr Fenn, Mrs. Eddison, Mr Cohen, Town Counsel, Mr
White, Town Manager; Mrs. Novak, Assistant Town Manager; and Mrs. Peters, Executive
Clerk, were present.
TOUR BUS PARKING/LEXINGTON CENTER PARKING
The Board agreed to add Tour Bus parking hours on Worthen Road, from 8.00 a.m.
to 5.00 p.m., to the Traffic Rules and Orders of Lexington, and to endorse the amendment
to the Traffic Rules and Orders of Lexington.
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted that.
In accordance with Chapter 689 of 1986, that the Traffic Rules and Orders of Lexington,
adopted by the Board of Selectmen on November 13, 1967, are hereby amended by adding
to Article V, Section 2, Schedule #1 the following: to permit Tour Bus Parking Only from 8
AM to 5 PM on the south side of Worthen Road, 700 feet south of Lincoln Street for a
distance of 600 feet.
The Board also agreed to accept the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee recommen-
dation to refer the LEXINGTON CENTER PARKING reports from various sources to the
Lexington Center Committee for its review and recommendations.
COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant a Common Victualler
License showing a change in hours to permit opening at 7.00 a.m., as requested by the
Versaille Restaurant and approved by the Board of Appeals.
TRAFFIC I TEM
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer traffic concerns
expressed by Linda Sheedy, 11 Harrington Road, about all day parking on Harrington Road
to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for its review and recommendation.
EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS
Mr White reported that in order to implement the budget compromise, it is
necessary for the Selectmen, School Committee
and Town Meeting to vote to accept the provisions of Section 83 of chapter 71 of the Acts
of 1993 known as the "Education Reform Act of 1993"
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the provisions of
Section 83 of chapter 71 of the Acts of 1993, as amended, known as the "Education Reform
Act of 1993", to provide for an Early Retirement Incentive Program for the members of the
Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System employed by the Lexington Public Schools, with
said program to include a five-year additional credit for age, service, or a combination
thereof and no limit on the number of eligible employees.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RENT
Mr White reported that Chamber of Commerce President Eric Carlson and Stephen
Hurley have asked to meet with the Board about a prospective $5,000 budget cut in the
Public Works Department which covered utility expenses at the Visitors Center, with the
proposal that this cut would be covered by the Chamber of Commerce's budget.
Mr Hurley pointed out that the Chamber is a non-profit organization whose expenses
Just cover its income
Mr Carlson presented the Board with the 1993 Statement of Operations of the
Visitors Center, and read some old 1965 Chamber minutes when the Center was built
describing its function as a "Public Utilities Building" and had as its main purpose to provide
"public facilities" since there were none in the center of Town. The Town had said it would
not be able to staff the building and asked the Chamber if they could do the staffing.
Mr Carlson said that the Chamber would not be able to continue to operate the
Center if it had to absorb a utility bill of $5,000, and would have to leave He added that he
hoped the Board would not support this move
Mrs Eddison suggested, and the Board generally agreed, that this matter be post-
poned until Town Meeting is over and the budget be examined again to find the money
elsewhere in the budget, so that the Town would not lose the services of the Chamber as the
operators of the Visitors Center
MINUTEMAN SCHOOL POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION FUNDING
Marita Hartshorn, 28 Locust Avenue, asked the Board's support of her motion to
amend line item 1200 at Town Meeting by adding the following paragraph
(And further that the Board of Selectmen are requested to appoint an ad hoc committee to
review the results of an Arlington study on funding post-graduate education, apply them to
Lexington, and to report back to the Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting, and to share
their report with other member towns in the Minuteman School District to achieve a
consensus on the current and future financial support for the post-graduate program.)
Mrs. Hartshorn questioned whether this post-graduate educational program fell under
the guidelines of a vocational high school.
Mr Fenn thought that the State had mandated the funding for such a post-graduate
program and suggested the Town find out whether this is true before forming a committee.
Mr Dailey asked how many Lexington students are in the program and what the cost was
per student. Mrs. Eddison recommended that the motion be supported.
The Board agreed to look into what are the requirements of the present law; support
appointment of the Committee with the proviso that it will first be determined what the law
says, and then try to frame a charge based on this, and that within those parameters the
Board supports the motion Mrs. Hartshorn proposes to make
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SCHOOL BUDGET
Mr Dailey asked if the Board should not be prepared to respond if some effort is
made to change figures in the school budget. Mr Fenn listed some points he thought the
Board was in agreement on, to which they agreed, and he agreed to speak if any changes
were proposed. The Board also agreed it would be unanimously opposed to any last minute
changes in the school budget.
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to adjourn at 7.55 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
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Sara I. Peters
Executive Clerk
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