HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-02-TE-Warrant-and-1987-03-30-ATM-Warrant TOWN WARRANT
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County,
Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify
the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified to vote in elections and in
Town affairs to meet in their respective voting places in said Town.
PRECINCT ONE, HARRINGTON SCHOOL; PRECINCT TWO, BOWMAN SCHOOL; PRECINCT THREE,
JONAS CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL; PRECINCT FOUR, LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL; PRECINCT
FIVE, CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING; PRECINCT SIX, WILLIAM DIAMOND MIDDLE SCHOOL;
PRECINCT SEVEN, ESTABROOK SCHOOL; PRECINCT EIGHT, FIRE HEADQUARTERS BUILDING;
PRECINCT NINE, MARIA HASTINGS SCHOOL, on Monday, the second day of March,
A.D. , 1987 at 7:00 o'clock A.M. , then and there to act on the following
articles:
•ARTICLE 1 ELECTION
To choose by ballot the following Officers:
Two Selectmen for the term of three years;
One Moderator for the term of one year;
One member of the School Committee for the term of three years;
One member of the Planning Board for the term of five years;
One member of the Lexington Housing Authority for the term of five years;
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct One for the term of three years;
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Two for the term of three years;
Eight Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three, the seven receiving the highest
number of votes to serve for the term of three years; the one receiving
the next highest number of votes to fill an unexpired term ending March,
1988;
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Four for the term of three years;
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Five for the term of three years;
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Six for the term of three years;
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Seven for the term of three years;
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Eight for the term of three years;
Ten Town Meeting Members in Precinct Nine, the seven receiving the highest
number of votes to serve for the term of three years; the two receiving
the next highest number of votes to fill unexpired terms ending March
1989; the one receiving the next highest number of votes to fill an
unexpired term ending March, 1988.
The polls will be open at 7:00 A.M. and will remain open until 8:00 P.M.
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You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet in Cary Memorial Hall
in said Town on Monday, the thirtieth day of March at 8:00 P.M. , at which time
and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined
exclusively by the Town Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the
Acts of 1929, as amended, and subject to the referendum provided for by
Section eight of said Chapter, as amended.
•ARTICLE 2 REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES
To receive the reports of any Board or Town Officer or of any Committee of the
Town.
•ARTICLE 3 APPOINTMENTS TO CARY LECTURE SERIES
To see if the Town will authorize the appointment of the committee on lectures
under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E. Cary; or act in any other
manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: This is an annual article which provides for the
appointment of three citizens to the Cary Lecture Series by the
Moderator.
FINANCIAL ARTICLES
•ARTICLE 4 OPERATING BUDGET
To see if the Town will make appropriations for expenditures by departments,
officers, boards, and committees of the Town for the ensuing fiscal year and
determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy or by transfer
from available funds, including any special funds, or by any combination of
these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: This article requests funds for the Fiscal Year 1988 (July
1, 1987 - June 30, 1988) operating budget. The operating budget includes
the school and municipal budgets. The municipal budget also includes
certain costs that belong to the schools. These are primarily the costs
of Blue Cross/Blue Shield and other insurance for school employees, debt
service requirements and pension costs for school employees other than
professional staff. The following chart lists by account number FY 85
and FY 86 expenditures, FY 87 appropriations and FY 88 Selectmen/Town
Manager recommendations.
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Sel./Mgr.
Acc't Expended Expended Appropriated Requested
Number Department or Account Fiscal 1985 Fiscal 1986 Fiscal 1987 Fiscal 1988
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Selectmen's Department
003-101 Personal Services 27,265 34,369 35,860 38,726
003-102 Expenses 7,358 7,497 9,450 9,850
Total 34,623 41,866 45,310 48,576
Town Manager's Office
004-101 Personal Services 125,829 150,257 161,895 173,955
004-102 Expenses 8,805 14,756 10,000 10,450
Total 134,634 165,013 171,895 184,405
Town Manager's Jurisdiction
005-104 Temporary Help & Overtime 36,474 34,659 35,000 35,000
005-105 Clerical Services - P.S. 13,470 14,123 14,224 15,621
H 005-106 Office Furniture & Fixtures 3,000 2,955 4,000 4,000
005-121 General Professional Services 41,127 59,224 75,000 75,000
005-108 Fire & Police Medical Expenses 29,926 23,017 35,000 35,000
005-131 Director of Guides - P.S. 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,500
005-115 Out of State Travel 4,992 3,756 5,000 5,000
005-132 Tuition & Training Fees 8,712 10,604 11,500 12,500
005-133 In-State Travel 8,412 11,733 10,000 12,000
Total 147,113 161,071 190,724 195,621
Selectmen's Jurisdiction
005-134 Safety Program Expenses 156 172 500 500
Town Clerk's Office
039-101 Personal Services 75,674 75,885 84,388 74,331
039-102 Expenses 1,163 952 1,520 2,080
Total 76,837 76,837 85,908 76,411
Acc't Expended Expended Appropriated Requested
Number Department or Account Fiscal 1985 Fiscal 1986 Fiscal 1987 Fiscal 1988
Board of Appeals
061-101 Personal Services 17,530 19,180 19,182 19,148
061-102 Expenses 1,994 2196 2,650 2,850
Total 19,524 21,376 21,832 21,998
Planning Board
063-101 Personal Services 52,155 72,012 74,109 80,617
063-102 Expenses 5,523 4,708 6,035 6,340
Total 57,678 76,720 80,144 86,957
Insurance 2,108,865 2,136,841 2,375,080 2,492,200
(Above is comprised of the foZZowing:
076-123 Group 1, 772,691 1,809,470 1,900,080 1,996,000
076-102 Munic. Prop. & Wrkmn's Comp. 336,174 327,371 475,000 496,200)
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Printing Town Report
019-102 Expenses 5,249 5,181 5,750 6,000
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT $2,584,679 $ 2,685,077 $ 2,977,143 $ 3,112,668
LAW
045-128 Law Fees 119,000 136,000 110,000 115,000
045-102 Law Expenses 21,994 21,814 25,000 26,000
TOTAL LAW $ 140,994 $ 157,814 $ 135,000 $ 141,000
ELECTIONS
006-158 Selectmen's Jurisdiction 27,600 10,428 25,200 19,900
015-158 Town Clerk Jurisdiction 14,347 5,960 21,665 18,867
Total 41,947 16,388 46,865 38,767
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Board of Registrars
017-101 Personal Services 6,137 6,382 10,499 1,600
017-102 Expenses 15,400 13,153 21,500 31,150
Total 21,537 19,535 31,999 32,750
TOTAL ELECTIONS $ 63,484 $ 35,923 $ 78,864 $ 71,517
FINANCIAL OPERATION
Personal Services 329,041 353,108 359,335 361,607
Expenses 140,483 109,281 159,212 175,525
TOTAL FINANCIAL OPERATION $ 469,524 $ 462,389 $ 518,547 $ 537,132
(Above is comprised of the following:
025-101 Comptroller's Office Personal Services 141,225 150,413 155,833 143,848
025-102 Comptroller's Office Expenses 4,949 5,865 6,975 8,950
026-144 Office Machines - Capital Outlay 13,106 3,362 35,000 35, 000
026-145 Office Machines - Maint. & Repairs 8,296 30,953 31,950 35,000
026-146 Office Services - Copier & Supplies 11,550 6,539 13,000 13,000
w 026-147 Metered Mail 30, 766 39,22E 36,300 39, 100
029-101 Assessors ' Office Personal Services 79,501 86,384 87,184 94,846
029-102 Assessors ' Office Expenses 11,266 6,072 11,900 9,366
035-101 Revenue Officer Personal Services 108,315 116,311 116,318 122,913
035-102 Revenue Officer Expenses 57, 050 17,174 18,862 29,884
035-148 Foreclosure & Redemption 3,500 90 5,225 5,225)
TOWN COMMITTEES
011-102 Appropriation Committee Expenses 849 727 925 950
483-182 Misc. Committees/Boards Expenses 2,901 2,842 5,000 5,000
482-102 Town Celebrations Committee Exp. 7,451 6,857 10,000 10,000
481-102 Historic Districts Comm. Exp. 1,760 1,196 2,000 2,400
487-102 Conservation Commission Expenses 5,983 5,650 9,760 10,200
487-101 Conservation Commission - P.S. 28,818 33,036 40,402 47,793
TOTAL TOWN COMMITTEES $ 47,762 $ 50,308 $ 68,087 $ 76,343
Acc't Expended Expended Appropriated Requested
Number Department or Account Fiscal 1985 Fiscal 1986 Fiscal 1987 Fiscal 1988
RECREATION
621-101 Personal Services 119,142 131,513 144,166 161,951
621-102 Expenses 17,762 17,644 20,300 24,175
TOTAL RECREATION $ 136,904 $ 149,157 $ 164,466 $ 186,126
HEALTH
501-101 Personal Services 67,802 76,398 77,633 83,064
501-102 Expenses 18,006 17,446 20,170 21,250
502-102 Visiting Nurse & Community Health 5,897 2,842 7,823 8,100
503-102 Rabies Clinic 1,149 1,253 3,025 3,325
- Total 92,854 97,939 108,651 115,739
Health Jurisdiction -
Animal Control Officer
133-101 Personal Services 16,415 18,264 18,512 20,850
133-102 Expenses 4,539 3,425 7,655 8,155
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Total 20,954 21,689 26,167 29,005
TOTAL HEALTH $ 113,808 $ 119,628 $ 134,818 $ 144,744
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
Police
101-101 Police Officers & Staff - P.S. 436,476 494,385 495,962 544,011
101-099 Patrolmen and Sergeants - P.S. 1,303,635 1,344,253 1,358,743 1,541,220
101-102 Expenses 229,903 219,500 230,796 235,372
101-149 Parking Meter Maintenance 3,478 454 3,640 3,700
Total 1,973,492 2,058,592 2,089,141 2,324,303
Fire
103-101 Fire Officers & Staff - P.S. 124,924 166,526 174,642 181,346
103-099 Fire Dept. Coll. Bargaining Unit - P.S. 1,507,322 1,562,599 1,658,035 1,663,537
103-102 Expenses 138,960 171,956 149,145 155,715
Total 1,771,206 1,901,081 1,981,822 2,000,598
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Local Disaster Services
131-101 Personal Services 0 0 200 200
131-102 Expenses 336 500 500 500
Total 336 500 700 700
Inspection
113-101 Personal Services 104,135 107,415 114,646 126,971
113-102 Expenses 4,400 3,478 3,800 3,950
Total 108,535 110,893 118,446 130,921
TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND
PROPERTY $ 3,853,569 $ 4,076,629 $ 4,190,109 $ 4,307,377
PUBLIC WORKS
Personal Services 2,091,541 2,208,684 2,283,115 2,442,097
Expenses 2,082,114 2,050,579 2,488,080 3,197,005
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING $ 4,173,655 $ 4,259,263 $ 4,771,195 $ 5,639,102
(Above is comprised of the following:
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300-099 D.P.W. Collective Bargaining Group - P.S. 1,353,835 1,452,587 1,476, 215 1,606,257
300-101 Supervisors and Office Staff - P.S. 392,959 409,304 425,844 447,370
300-102 Expenses 10,681 12,950 16,850 19, 580
302-101 Engineering Personal Services 238,510 232,035 265,670 266,338
302-102 Engineering Expenses 9,641 6,543 18, 000 22,000
301-101 Building Maintenance Personal Services 106,237 114, 758 115,386 122,132
301-102 Expenses 230, 799 199,215 218, 500 222,800
300-110 Highway/Traffic Division 217,930 179,832 198,900 197,250
300-114 Road Machinery 234,362 220,664 257, 200 234, 200
300-107 Snow Removal 132,112 101,800 163,200 185,950
300-113 Street Lights 395,437 331,509 407, 000 440, 000
300-109 Sewer & Water Maintenance Expenses 230,575 172,332 247,950 260,900
300-135 Refuse Collection Contract 517,219 719,056 832,400 1,480,000
300-130 Sanitary Landfill 2,348 906 3,650 7, 150
300-111 Park/Shade Tree Division 85,447 94,877 102, 755 104, 575
300-112 Insect Suppression 811 923 1,350 1, 350
300-125 Cemeteries Expenses 14, 752 9,972 20,325 21,250)
Acc't Expended Expended Appropriated Requested
Number Department or Account Fiscal 1985 Fiscal 1986 Fiscal 1987 Fiscal 1988
HUMAN SERVICES
Veterans Benefits
551-101 Personal Services 10,426 10888 16,287 15,093
551-102 Administration 169 201 300 325
551-154 Aid & Expenses 9,996 11,470 12,600 15,104
551-155 Graves Registration 185 0 200 200
551-156 Burial Expenses 1,100 0 1,100 500
Total 21,876 22,559 30,487 31,222
Council on Aging
531-101 Personal Services 21,283 42,822 46,959 54,809
531-102 Expenses 34,900 37,200 51,500 50,300
Total 56,183 80,022 98,459 105,109
Other Human Services
m 535-102 Mystic Valley Mental Health 15,000 15,000 21,000 15,000
536-102 Community Services 52,064 68,138 71,079 82,050
Total 67,064 83,138 92,079 97,050
TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES $ 145,123 $ 185,969 $ 221,025 233,381
LIBRARY
601-101 Personal Services 567,314 625,044 642,701 704,447
601-102 Expenses 181,009 188,925 199,075 207,750
TOTAL LIBRARY $ 748,323 $ 813,969 $ 841,776 $ 912,197
BOARD OF RETIREMENT
071-118 Contributory Pension Fund 1,333,450 1,496,889 1,600,000 1,814,047
071-120 Pension Funding 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000
071-119 Non-Contributory Pension Fund 189,664 194,252 221,500 221,500
071-102 Expenses 6,050 5,995 4,940 4,840
TOTAL BOARD OF RETIREMENT $ 1,829,164 $ 1,997,136 $ 2,126,440 $ 2,340,387
EDUCATION
200-102 Public School - Education 19,151,622 19,537,794 20,860,675 21,700,000
201-137 Regional Voc. Tech. High School Assessment 332,700 304,756 305,309 379,624
TOTAL EDUCATION $ 19,484,322 $19,842,550 $21,165,984 $22,079,624
DEBT PAYMENT
700-127 Interest on Debt 97,468 52,487 22,283 837,142
700-150 Tax & Bond Anticipation Loans 27,912 41,875 656,000 10,000
700-126 Maturing Debt 825,000 485,000 260,000 1,110,000
TOTAL INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL $ 950,380 $ 579,362 $ 938,283 $ 1,957,142
TOTAL GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES $ 34,741,691 $35,415,174 $38,331,737 $41,738,740
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•ARTICLE 5 SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SETTLEMENTS
To see if the Town will make appropriations for the ensuing fiscal year, in
addition to those authorized under Article 4 of this warrant, to fund cost
items (a) included in collective bargaining agreements reached between the
Town and employee organizations and (b) resulting from such agreements as they
bear on the Town employee wage and salary plan; determine whether the money
shall be provided by the tax levy or by transfer from available funds,
including any special funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in
any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $315,000
DESCRIPTION: This article requests funds for salary adjustment for
non-union Town employees and unionized fire fighters. Wage increases
for police officers and public works employees set by collective
bargaining agreements are included in those departments' operating
budgets under Article 4.
•ARTICLE 6 SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATONS
FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR (FY87)
To see if the Town will make supplementary appropriations, to be used in
conjunction with money appropriated under Article 4 of the warrant for the
1986 Annual Town Meeting, to be used during the current fiscal year and
determine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available
funds; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Not determined at press time.
DESCRIPTION: This is an annual article to request additional funding for
current fiscal year (FY 87) expenditures. It is likely that
supplementary funds will be sought for snow removal.
•ARTICLE 7 PRIOR YEARS' UNPAID BILLS
To see if the Town will raise and appropriate money to pay any unpaid bills
rendered to the Town for prior years; determine whether the money shall be
provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by any
combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: None at press time
DESCRIPTION: This is an annual article to request funds to pay bills
received after the close of the fiscal year in which the goods were
received or the services performed and for which no money was encumbered.
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•ARTICLE 8 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
To see if the Town will make supplementary appropriations to be used in
conjunction with money appropriated in prior years for the installation or
construction of water mains, sewers and sewerage systems, drains, streets,
buildings, recreational facilities or other capital improvements that have
heretofore been authorized, and determine whether the money shall be provided
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by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, by borrowing, or by any
combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Not determined at press time.
DESCRIPTION: This is an annual article to request funds for capital
improvement project expenditures which exceed the level of appropriation.
Depending on bids which will be received shortly before Town Meeting,
additional funds may be required for the traffic signals approved for
Hill/Revere/Bedford Streets.
•ARTICLE 9 RESERVE FUND
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the Reserve Fund as
provided by Section 6 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, and determine whether
the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds,
including the Reserve Fund-Overlay Surplus, or by any combination of these
methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $250,000
DESCRIPTION: This is an annual article which requests funds for the
Reserve Fund, from which monies can be voted by the Appropriation
Committee where it feels a requested transfer is either extraordinary or
unforseen thereby saving the delay and expense of a Special Town Meeting.
•ARTICLE 10 TAX ANTICIPATION BORROWING
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the
approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation
of the revenue for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987, and to issue a note
or notes therefor, payable within one year, in accordance with provisions of
General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4 as amended and to renew any note or notes
as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with the
provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17; or act in any other manner
in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: None
DESCRIPTION: This is an annual article which authorizes the Town
Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow in
anticipation of taxes.
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•ARTICLE 11 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the unemployment
compensation fund to be used in conjunction with money previously appropriated
for this purpose; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax
levy, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these
methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $10,000
DESCRIPTION: This article requests funding for the Unemployment
Compensation Revolving Fund.
•ARTICLE 12 CONSERVATION FUND
To see if the Town will appropriate an additional sum of money to the
Conservation Fund, established by vote under Article 9 of the Warrant for the
Special Town Meeting held on June 8, 1964, and determine whether the money
shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by any
combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted at the request of the Conservation Commission)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Amount undetermined at press time.
DESCRIPTION: The fund is generally used to purchase small parcels, to
pay the cost of making appraisals on land, title searches, legal fees and
other costs incidental to land acquisition. The Town is presently
pursuing the purchase of an abandoned railroad spur at Hanscom Field from
the federal government.
•ARTICLE 13 STABILIZATION FUND
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for a Stabilization Fund in
accordance with Section 5-B of Chapter 40 of the General Laws; determine
whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from
available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other
manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Amount undetermined at this time.
DESCRIPTION: Money may be appropriated into a stabilization fund,
invested and interest added to it to become part of the fund. These
funds may later be appropriated by a two-thirds vote for any purpose for
which the Town would be authorized to borrow money under Sections 7 and 8
of Chapter 44 of the General Laws.
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'ARTICLE 14 ESTABLISHMENT OF ENTERPRISE FUNDS
To see if the Town will vote to accept Section 39K of Chapter 40 of the
General Laws, relating to the establishment of enterprise funds; or act in any
other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: Acceptance of this section will allow the Town to establish
a separate account or accounts, called "enterprise funds", for the water
and sewer systems. All costs of such systems will be charged to the
revenues generated by user fees plus the interest earned by the revenues,
plus any additional tax revenues that may be needed on an annual basis.
'ARTICLE 15 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION SELF INSURANCE
To see if the Town will vote to accept section 13A of Chapter 40 of the
General Laws, relating to management of workmen's compensation insurance
funds; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: Acceptance of this section will allow the Town to pay
directly, rather than purchase insurance, for its costs under state
workers' compensation laws. Funds would be appropriated on an annual
basis and administered by the trustees of public trusts.
Public Works
'ARTICLE 16 MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the cost of the
delivery of water and for sewage collection, disposal and treatment services
provided by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority; determine whether the
money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or
by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation
thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $1,844,419
DESCRIPTION: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority has assumed
responsibility for water and sewer services from the Metropolitan
District Commission. Previously included as a charge on the cherry
sheet, the municipal water and sewer costs are now billed separately and
a separate appropriation is required.
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•ARTICLE 17 WATER MAINS
To see if the Town will vote to install new water mains and replace or clean
and line existing water mains 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; appropriate money
for such installation and land acquisition and determine whether the money
shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including
any special water funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these
methods; authorize the Selectmen to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in
anticipation of federal and state aid for such projects; or act in any other
manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $600,000
DESCRIPTION: This article provides funds to continue the ten-year
program of relining or replacing pipes to improve water quality and to
begin a four-year program to increase flows for fire protection.
•ARTICLE 18 WATER LEAK DETECTION
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to detect leaks in water
mains; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by
transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods;
authorize the Selectmen to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in
anticipation of state aid for such project; or act in any other manner in
relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $35,000
DESCRIPTION: Funds are requested under this article for two phases of a
three-phase program to eliminate water lost from the distribution system
from leaks. This appropriation, matched by a state grant in the same
amount, will be used to conduct an audit to quantify the amount of lost
water and to locate the leaks. The third phase will be leak repair.
Participation in this program is a prerequisite for future state grants
for water system improvements.
•ARTICLE 19 INSTALL DRAINS/WIDENING, DEEPENING OR ALTERING BROOKS
To see if the Town will vote to install drains in such accepted or unaccepted
streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, including the widening,
deepening or altering the course of brooks, streams and water courses and the
construction of new channels in said other land, in accordance with Chapter
263 of the Acts of 1926, as amended, or otherwise, and to take by eminent
domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in
land necessary therefor; appropriate money for such installation and land
acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,
by transfer from available funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of
these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
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FUNDS REQUESTED: None
DESCRIPTION: This article is for drainage improvements from the master
plan. No projects are planned for FY88.
•ARTICLE 20 CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS
To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to construct or reconstruct
concrete, bituminous concrete or other sidewalks, and to take by eminent
domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in
land necessary therefor; appropriate a sum of money for such construction and
land acquisition, and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax
levy, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these
methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $140,000
DESCRIPTION: This is a request for funds to construct and reconstruct
sidewalks. Fiscal year 1988 projects include construction of a new
sidewalk on Prospect Hill Road (Marrett Road to Middleby Road) .
•ARTICLE 21 SANITARY SEWERS
To see if the Town will vote to install sewer mains and sewerage systems 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 in amendment thereof, or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain,
purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land
necessary therefor, appropriate money for such installation and land
acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,
by transfer from available funds, including any special sewer funds, or by
borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; authorize the Selectmen to
apply for, accept, expend and borrow ill anticipation of federal and state aid
for such sewer projects; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: None
DESCRIPTION: This article is for sewer construction and system improve-
ments. Although no projects are planned for FY88, a resident has
petitioned for extension of a sewer line to serve his residence on
Chandler Street where sewer is not presently available. The cost is
esimated at $20,000.
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•ARTICLE 22 PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the purchase by or with
the approval of the Selectmen of equipment for the Department of Public Works,
and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer
from available funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods;
or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $300,000
DESCRIPTION: This article requests funds for new replacement road
equipment. Currently the Town's inventory of equipment is valued
at over $2.9 million.
•ARTICLE 23 STREET IMPROVEMENTS
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for highway improvements
under the authority of Chapter 90 of the General Laws and any other applicable
law; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by
transfer from available funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these
methods; authorize the Selectmen to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in
anticipation of state aid for such projects; or act in any other manner in
relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $600,000
DESCRIPTION: This article authorizes the Town to use its funds in
conjunction with state funds for improving and upgrading streets within
the Town. This article provides funds for the fiscal year 1988 street
resurfacing program.
•ARTICLE 24 PARKING LOT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for parking lot operation
and maintenance in the Town; determine whether the money shall be provided by
the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including the parking meter
fees account, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other
manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $125,000
DESCRIPTION: This article requests funds to continue the program of
parking improvements in the Center business district which was initiated
by Article 63 of the 1981 Annual Town Meeting. The program includes
lease of several permit parking lots; continued operation of the
attendant parking lot at Meriam Street; and the continuation of a
repaving program for Town lots.
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•ARTICLE 25 TRAFFIC SIGNALS
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for improving and upgrading
traffic control signals at the East Lexington Branch Library and other
locations in the Town; determine whether the money shall be provided by the
tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these
methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
AMOUNT REQUESTED: $60,000
DESCRIPTION: Funds are requested in this article to upgrade the existing
traffic signalization on Massachusetts Avenue at the East Lexington
Branch Library. Other possible locations are under review.
•ARTICLE 26 REPLACE OIL STORAGE TANKS
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to replace town owned oil
storage tanks; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,
by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods; or
act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $15,000
DESCRIPTION: This article requests funds for the second year of a
program of testing the structural integrity of underground fuel oil tanks
in Town facilities and replacing where necessary. Tanks to be examinined
in FY 88 are at the Police Station and Fire Department Headquarters.
•ARTICLE 27 SENIOR CENTER HEATING
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for making extraordinary
repairs to the Senior Center; determine whether the money shall be provided by
the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by borrowing, or by any
combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Not determined at press time.
DESCRIPTION: This article requests funds to improve the heating system
at the Lexington Senior Center. At press time an evaluation was in
progess to suggest alternatives and costs to solve the seasonal heating
problems experienced on the lower floor of the Center.
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•ARTICLE 28 EXHAUST FANS AT 201 BEDFORD STREET
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to purchase and install
exhaust fans at the Public Works building; determine whether the money shall
be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by any
combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $30,000
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DESCRIPTION: This article requests funds to install fans to dispel '1
diesel fumes which collect in the public works garage, presenting
potential health risks to employees.
*ARTICLE 29 MUNROE SCHOOL REROOFING
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to make extraordinary
repairs to the Munroe School building; determine whether the money shall be
provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by borrowing,
or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation
thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $40,000
DESCRIPTION: This article requests funds to replace the shingle roof on
the Munroe School, which has deteriorated and developed some leaks.
Are
•ARTICLE 30 FIRE ENGINE AND BUCKET TRUCK CHASSIS
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to purchase a fire engine
and bucket truck chassis for the Fire Department; determine whether the money
shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by
borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; authorize the trade in or
sale of a fire engine with the proceeds to be applied to the new fire engine;
or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $198,000
DESCRIPTION: Funds are requested to replace Engine 3, a 1958 Mack truck
and the chassis of the bucket truck, a 1969 Chevrolet which carries the
emergency generator. Both vehicles are experiencing major mechanical
problems and are increasingly difficult to repair.
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Recreation
•ARTICLE 31 LINCOLN STREET DEVELOPMENT
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to carry out Phase II of
the Lincoln Street Recreation Area as determined by the Recreation Committee
with the approval of the Board of Selectmen; determine whether the money shall
be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, by borrowing,
or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation
thereto.
(Inserted at the request of the Recreation Committee)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $180,000
DESCRIPTION: Passage of this article will provide the funding to
commence work on Phase II of the multi-phased program to construct
additional athletic fields and related landscaping at the Lincoln Street
Recreation Area. The land area in Phase II is the portion at the rear of
the site, adjacent to the existing bike path. Fill will be added to
bring it up to level, then the area will be regraded, top soil added,
fine graded, rolled, loamed, fertilized and seeded. The result will
provide an area for one soccer field and one softball field.
•ARTICLE 32 RECONSTRUCTION OF CENTER PLAYGROUND BASKETBALL COURTS
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to rehabilitate the Center
Playground basketball courts as determined by the Recreation Committee with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen; determine whether the money shall be
provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by any
combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted at the request of the Recreation Committee)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $22,000
DESCRIPTION: Funds are being requested to reconstruct the basketball
courts at the Center Playground which are seriously cracked. The cracks
will be repaired using the "Fibre Reinforced Method". Then a layer of
Petromat pavement reinforcing fabric will be placed on the entire court
area. New 11" layer of bituminous concrete will be rolled on, followed
by three coats of Latexite Acrylic Color sealer and new lines.
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•ARTICLE 33 IMPROVEMENT OF PLAYGROUND PLAY EQUIPMENT
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to purchase new playground
equipment as determined by the Recreation Committee with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax
levy, or by transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these
methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted at the request of the Recreation Committee)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $10,000
DESCRIPTION: Funds are being requested to purchase, replace, and upgrade
playground apparatus at playgrounds in the Town.
Conservation
•ARTICLE 34 CONSERVATION PURCHASE - TOWER PARK ADDITION
To see if the Town will authorize the Conservation Commission to purchase or
otherwise acquire, and will authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain,
upon the written request of the Conservation Commission, for conservation
purposes including outdoor recreation as provided by Section 8C of Chapter 40
of the General Laws, as amended, any fee, easement, or conservation
restriction as defined in Section 31 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws, or
other interest in all or any part of land shown as lot 37 on Assessors'
Property Map 30, now or formerly of the Mooney Family Trust, Elizabeth R.
Mooney, Trustee; and appropriate money therefor and determine whether the
money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or
by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods; or act in any other
manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted at the request of the Conservation Commission)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Amount undetermined at press time.
DESCRIPTION: This article requests funds for the purchase of marsh and
wooded upland adjacent to Tower Park and the railroad right-of-way. See
map.
•ARTICLE 35 CONSERVATION PURCHASE - GREAT MEADOWS ADDITION
To see if the Town will authorize the Conservation Commission to purchase or
otherwise acquire, and will authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain,
upon the written request of the Conservation Commission, for conservation
purposes including outdoor recreation as provided by Section 8C of Chapter 40
of the General Laws, as amended, any fee, easement, or conservation
restriction as defined in Section 31 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws, or
other interest in all or any part of land shown as lot 84 on Assessors'
Property Map 30, now or formerly of June Allyn; and appropriate money therefor
and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer
from available funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods;
or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted at the request of the Conservation Commission)
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FUNDS REQUESTED: Amount undetermined at press time.
DESCRIPTION: This article requests funds for the purchase of 8 acres of
rolling upland overlooking the Great Meadows and adjacent to the railroad
right-of-way. See map.
•ARTICLE 36 CONSERVATION PURCHASE - UPPER VINE BROOK
To see if the Town will authorize the Conservation Commission to purchase or
otherwise acquire, and will authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain,
upon the written request of the Conservation Commission, for conservation
purposes including outdoor recreation as provided by Section 8C of Chapter 40
of the General Laws, as amended, any fee, easement, or conservation
restriction as defined in Section 31 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws, or
other interest in all or any part of land shown as lot 135 on Assessors'
Property Map 32, now or formerly of Colonial Development Corp. ; and
appropriate money therefor and determine whether the money shall be provided
by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by borrowing, or by any
combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted at the request of the Conservation Commission)
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FUNDS REQUESTED: Amount undetermined at press time.
DESCRIPTION: This article requests funds for the purchase of 4.8 acres
of wooded swamp at the end of Sherburne Road and adjacent to other
conservation land in the Upper Vine Brook watershed. See map.
Other Financial
•ARTICLE 37 CARY LIBRARY COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for additional computer
equipment at Cary Memorial Library; determine whether the money shall be
provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, by borrowing, or
by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation
thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $35,000
DESCRIPTION: Funds are requested under this article for the acquisition
of a larger central processing unit for the Library's computer, related
equipment and additional terminals to allow the general public access to
the library's data base.
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•ARTICLE 38 LEXPRESS MINI-BUS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to fund a local
transportation system; authorize the Selectmen to apply for, accept and expend
funds from the MBTA in connection therewith and to contract with a private
transit company to provide transportation services; determine whether the
money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or
by any combination of these methods; or act in any other manner in relation
thereto.
(Inserted at the request of the Transportation Advisory Committee)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $246,500
DESCRIPTION: This article requests funds for the continuing operation of
Lexpress. The amount requested is based on the second year of a
three-year contract with the bus operator.
•ARTICLE 39 HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to enter into a contract with
a licensed hazardous wastes transport, storage and disposal company to collect
and dispose of residential hazardous wastes; appropriate a sum of money for
such contract and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax
levy, by transfer from available funds, by user fees, or by any combination of
these methods; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $30,000
DESCRIPTION: This is a request for funds to collect household hazardous
wastes in a once-a-year collection. These wastes, including but not
limited to pesticides, paint and cleaning solvents, herbicides, and other
poisons, cannot be legally discarded with other household trash and are
dangerous to the environment if discarded in woods or backyards.
Lexington conducted the first such collection in 1982, and has repeated
the program in subsequent years.
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LAND USE REGULATION
•ARTICLE 40 BY-LAW, FILL AND REMOVAL REGULATION
To see if the Town will vote to repeal Article XXX of the General By-Laws of
the Town of Lexington and to adopt, in its stead, a new section regulating the
removal and deposition of material on land within the Town, in accordance with
the report and recommendation of the Conservation Commission which is on file
and available for inspection in the offices of the Town Clerk and Conservation
Commission; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted at the request of the Conservation Commission)
DESCRIPTION: This article would effectively amend Article XXX to extend
the Board of Appeals' current authority to regulate removal of soil,
loam, sand and gravel to include regulation of large-scale filling and
stockpiling as well. The purpose is to provide public control over the
type and quality of fill brought into town and how it is graded and
stabilized so as not to constitute a detriment to the health, safety, and
welfare of a neighborhood.
•ARTICLE 41 HOME RULE PETITION - LAND BANK
To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court to enact
legislation substantially as set forth in a document entitled "An Act to
Authorize an Open Space Land Bank Fund for the Town of Lexington" which is on
file, and available for inspection, in the offices of the Town Clerk and
Conservation Commission. The principal features of this Act (a) impose a tax
not to exceed one percent of the purchase price on transfer of certain real
property interests located in the Town, (b) establish a Land Bank Fund in the
Town treasury, and (c) authorize the Conservation Commission with the approval
of Town Meeting to use said Fund for the purchase of certain categories of
land and interests therein to be permanently held by the Town in order to
protect the natural and watershed resources of the Town, except that a portion
may be transferred to the Lexington Housing Authority and/or LexHAB for the
purposes of low and moderate income housing; or act in any other manner in
relation thereto.
(Inserted at the request of the Conservation Commission)
DESCRIPTION: This petition would provide for the establishment of a land
bank fund comparable to those already in existence in Nantucket and
Martha's Vineyard to provide a source of funds for completion of
Lexington's master plan for open space and conservation. Funds would be
generated by a tax of up to 1% on real estate transfers in the Town, with
certain exceptions and with a blanket $100,000 exemption. Town Meeting
approval would be required for all land purchases made with fund monies.
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•ARTICLE 42 ZONING BY-LAW, TECHNICAL
CORRECTIONS
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by making a number of
technical corrections, as set forth in a document entitled Zoning By-Law, Techni-
cal Corrections , which is on file, and available for inspection in, the office of
the Planning Board and of the Town Clerk, the principal features of which deal
with: 1) incorrect cross-references, 2) filing requirements for an SPS, 3)
the calculation of floor area for the conversion of a one-family dwelling, 4) a
satellite receiving antenna where an accessory use, 5) the requirement for,
designation of and method of measurement of minimum lot frontage, 6) calculation
of the height, and of the average height, of buildings, 7) the effective date
of National Flood Insurance Program regulations, 8) definition of a dead end
street, 9) the permit procedure for the conversion of municipal buildings, 10)
changes in existing buildings or uses which have insufficient parking or loading ,
and 11) use of existing parking spaces for new construction; or act in any other
manner in relation thereto .
(Inserted at the request of the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: This article includes a number of amendments that: 1) cor-
rect typographical errors and cross-references , 2) bring the wording of the
By-Law into conformance with state law or court decisions, 3) clarify
interpretations , 4) group provisions dealing with a subject into one sec-
tion, and 5) update obsolete provisions and references.
•ARTICLE 43 ZONING BY-LAW, COMPREHENSIVE REVISIONS
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, PERMITTED USES
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-law by making comprehensive
changes in the provisions dealing with commercial uses and districts and with
land uses permitted in all zoning districts in the town, and by changing the
district designation of a number of existing commercial zoning districts , as set
forth in a document entitled "ZONING BY-LAW, COMPREHENSIVE REVISIONS, COMMERCIAL
DISTRICTS, PERMITTED USES, which is on file, and available for inspection, in the
offices of the Planning Board and of the Town Clerk, and in accordance with a
report and recommendations by the Planning Board to be filed with the town meet-
ing; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted at the request of the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: The proposed revision is a major updating of the provisions of
the Zoning By-Law dealing with commercial development and with what use of
land is permitted in all commercial and residential zoning districts in
town. The proposed revision is more than 30 pages long, and for cost rea-
sons, is not reproduced here. A summary of the proposed revisions, prepared
by the Planning Board appears at the end of this Warrant.
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•ARTICLE 44 ZONING BY-LAW, SWIMMING POOLS
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-law, as follows:
In subsection 5.7.1 SWIMMING POOLS AND RACQUET COURTS by changing the wording in
the first sentence, to read:
"The Building Commissioner may grant a building permit for a swimming pool and
the SPGA may grant a special permit for the construction of . .. [delete: "a swim-
ming pool"] . . . a racquet court, accessory to a residential use " (remainder
unchanged) ;
in subparagraph a by changing the wording to read:
"a. No swimming pool or raquet court shall be constructed within 15 feet of
[delete: .. ."the property" .. .] . .(insert: .. "a lot") (
.. . .line.. . insert: .. "or
within the required minimum•yard setback for a principal building, whichever is
greater.");
and by adding a new second sentence, as follows:
"The setback of the swimming pool shall be measured to the edge of the deck
abutting the pool at a point which is at least five feet from the water in the
pool; the setback of the racquet court shall be measured to the fence enclosing
the court."
in subparagraph c, by striking out the existing sentence and inserting in place
thereof:
"Screening shall be provided so that the court or pool is not visible from the
any lot line or from the street."
in subparagraph d, by striking out the existing sentence and inserting in place
thereof:
"A fence or wall, at least five feet high for the pool and at least eight feet
high for the racquet court, shall be provided so that the pool or court is com-
pletely enclosed . A principal or accessory building may form part of the enclo-
sure. All gates in the fence surrounding a swimming pool shall be self closing
and self-latching .";
in subparagraph e, by striking out the existing sentence and inserting in place
thereof:
"No swimming pool or racquet court shall be constructed without the issuance of a
building permit.";
or act in any other manner in relation thereto .
(Inserted at the request of the Planning Board and the Board of Appeals)
DESCRIPTION: The principal effect of this amendment is to allow a homeowner
to construct a swimming pool by obtaining a building permit from the build-
ing department. It eliminates the present requirement that a homeowner
obtain a special permit and appear in a public hearing before the Board of
Appeals prior to constructing a swimming pool. The conditions ususally
imposed by the Board of Appeals are included in the Zoning By-law and would
have to be met prior to issuance of a building permit. A special permit
will still be required for a racquet court.
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•ARTICLE 45 ZONING BY-LAW, PROJECTIONS
INTO YARD SETBACKS
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-law, as follows:
by redesignating subsection 7.6 BASEMENT FLOOR ELEVATIONS to be subparagraph
7.5.6; and by inserting a new subsection 7.6, as follows:
"7.6 MINIMUM YARD SETBACK
7.6.1 No principal use and no building, whether principal or accessory, or
part thereof, shall be located in the minimum yard required for the district in
which the use or building is located , as set forth in Table 2, Schedule of Dimen-
sional Controls, except as provided in this section or in subsection 7.4. 1, or in
Section 6, Non-Conforming Uses and Structures.
7.6.2 MEASUREMENT OF MINIMUM YARD SETBACK
The depth of the minimum yard setback shall be measured along a line perpen-
dicular to the lot line to another line, known as the setback line, which is
parallel to the lot line, or in the case of a curved lot line, to an arc parallel
to the curved section of the lot line.
A building shall be considered to be not encroaching into the minimum yard set-
back if a vertical plane passing through the outer face of the exterior finish
materials enclosing the wall facing the required minimum yard setback is at, or
behind, the setback line.
7.6.3 PROJECTIONS INTO A MINIMUM YARD SETBACK
Where the minimum yard setback complies with the requirements set forth in
TABLE 2 SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL CONTROLS, projecting eaves, gutters, awnings or
similar shading devices, chimneys and flues , bay windows , signs, open fire
escapes and similar projections are permitted to project into the required mini-
mum yard setback for not more than two feet and open, unroofed steps , landings or
porches which are not more than five feet wide and not more than four feet above
the average finished grade adjoining the foundation wall are permitted to project
into the required minimum yard setback for not more than five feet. This provi-
sion shall not apply where the minimum yard setback is less than that required by
TABLE 2 such as where the minimum yard setback may be reduced by an exemption or
special permit authorized elsewhere in this By-Law.
7.6.4 DESIGNATION OF FRONT, SIDE, REAR YARD
Any yard abutting a street shall be a front yard. The yard abutting the
rear lot line, which is the line most nearly parallel and opposite to the right
of way line of the frontage street, is the rear yard. Each lot shall have at
least one front yard and one, and only one, rear yard . All other yards shall be
side yards.";
and in Section 2, DEFINITIONS, in the definition "YARD" by changing the wording
to read: "An open space on a lot unoccupied by a building or structure
.. . [delete: "or such parts thereof as covered or uncovered porches , steps ,
cornices, eaves and other projections. ..] .. ."; provided however that fences,
gates.. ." (remainder unchanged);
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by deleting the second sentence which deals with the method of measuring the
depth of a yard; and
in the definition "YARD, FRONT" by changing the wording to read: "A yard extend-
ing between side lot lines" . ..(insert : . .."or, in the case of a lot with frontage
on more than one street, between a side lot line and a rear lot line or the front
yard of the designated frontage street," . . .) across the lot adjacent to each
street it abuts."; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted at the Request of the Planning Board and the Board of Appeals)
DESCRIPTION: The Zoning By-Law now requires that the minimum yard setback
be measured to " .. .the nearest point on a building..." which may be a
gutter, a roof overhang or the steps leading to a door. The amendment
changes the point of measurement to the wall of a building and permits those
and other minor projections out from a building to be located in the requir-
ed yard setback.
•ARTICLE 46 ZONING BY-LAW, JUMBO HOUSES
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-law,
In subsection 9.2 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED BUILDINGS, DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STAN-
DARDS, by adding a new subparagraph at the end, as follows:
"9.2.12 ADDITIONAL STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO CONVENTIONAL SUBDIVISIONS
In addition to the standards set forth in lines 9.2.1 through 9.2.8 which
apply to the planned residential development as a whole, the following shall also
apply to a dwelling, including any addition thereto, on an individual lot in a
conventional subdivision approved after the effective date of this provision:
RS, RT DISTRICT RO DISTRICT
a. Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio .20 - .30# .15 - .25#
b. Minimum Side Yard 15 feet or 15 feet or
Minimum Rear Yard .8 - 1.3# bh* .8 - 1.3# bh*
*whichever is greater
(bh means building height as defined
in Section 7.5)";
(#These standards are presented in a range at this time while the proposal re-
ceives further study. One number, within that range, will be stated in the
motion to be presented to the Town Meeting.) ;
or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted at the Request of the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: The minimum yard setback requirements for new houses were last
changed in 1953 when new houses were much smaller. This amendment would
require very large houses to have a bigger minimum yard setback and would
establish a maximum amount of ground that can be covered by buildings and
paved surfaces in relation to the dry buildable area on a lot. The amend-
ment applies only to new houses in conventional subdivisions and does not
apply to new houses built on isolated vacant lots on existing streets.
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•ARTICLE 47 ZONING BY-LAW,
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by changing Section 3.4
--SPECIAL PERMITS WITH SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPS) so the paragraph beginning , "In
making a finding and determination, the SPGA shall consider at least:" reads as
follows : (CHANGES UNDERLINED)
"In making a finding and determination, the SPGA shall consider at least :
1) existing traffic conditions,
2) the effects of traffic from other proposed developments which have
already been approved in part or in whole by the Town, and
3) the effects of traffic from the proposed development on all intersections
and streets likely to be affected by the proposed development, and
4) the effects of traffic from developments which have been approved in
adjacent towns;
and prior to granting an SPS, the SPGA shall make a finding that the traffic
carrying capacity of the intersections and streets likely to be affected by the
development is adequate, according to accepted traffic engineering criteria for
"level of service," to handle the existing and projected traffic. In order to
make such a finding, the SPGA shall rely on an analysis of traffic that is based
upon traffic counts taken within twelve months of the filing of the application
for a special permit. The Town shall obtain an independent review, by a quali-
fied traffic engineer, of any analysis supplied in support of the application. A
special permit shall not be issued if, under existing or projected traffic any
intersection or street likely to be affected by the proposed development oper-
ates , or is projected to operate, at or near its capacity (level of service D or
worse) . "
or act in any other manner in relation thereto .
(Inserted by James W. Lambie and nine or more registered voters)
DESCRIPTION: The Zoning By-Law now requires that prior to granting a spe-
cial permit with site plan review, certain traffic data be considered and
certain findings be made as to the capacity of intersections to accommodate
traffic from a new development. This amendment, proposed by 10 or more
citizens, would expand the scope of the findings to be made, specify a
particular level of traffic that is acceptable and require that the Town
obtain an independent traffic analysis.
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SARTICLE 48 ZONING BY-LAW, ADJUSTMENTS: FLOOR
AREA RATIO, CR, CH, CM, CD DISTRICTS
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law in Table 2, Schedule of
Dimensional Controls as follows:
a. in the line of Table 2 designating "Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)" under the
columns headed CR, CH and CM, by substituting the figure 0.15 for the previous
figure of 0.25 under CR and CH, and the figure 0.20 under CM; and
b. by creating a new column titled "CD" and in that column, on the line titled
"Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)" by inserting the figure 0.15. ;
or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by Joy C. Buchfirer and nine or more registered voters)
DESCRIPTION: The Zoning By-Law now limits the amount of floor space that
can be constructed in certain commercial zoning districts. The effect of
the proposed amendment, submitted by 10 or more citizens, would be to reduce
the maximum amount of floor space that could be constructed by 40 per cent
in the CR and CH districts and by 33 per cent in the CM district.
•ARTICLE 49 ZONING BY-LAW, HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law relative to Height of
Buildings, Structures, as follows :
"(A) by striking the entire third paragraph of Subsection 7.5.2, and renumbering
the remaining subsections of Subsection 7.5, accordingly;
"and (B) by striking the entire third paragraph of Subsection 7.5.3, and deleting
the word 'average' from the title of Subsection 7.5.3;
or act in any other manner in relation thereto .
(Inserted by Ephraim Weiss and nine or more registered voters)
DESCRIPTION: The proposed amendment, submitted by 10 or more citizens,
removes the Board of Appeals' authority to grant a special permit to allow
structures not used for human occupancy, such as heating and air condition-
ing equipment, antennas, and spires to be more than 20 feet above the height
of a building or to cover more than 25 percent of the area of the roof.
•ARTICLE 50 RESOLUTION, RENTAL HOUSING
To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS Lexington has lost 150 units of rental housing through the conversion of
Emerson Gardens apartments to condominia, and those 150 dwelling units are
approximately 45Z of the total number of privately owned rental apartment units
in the town, and those 150 units provided rental housing largely for elderly and
low- and moderate-income persons; and
WHEREAS the other privately owned apartment complexes could be converted to
condominia at any time, and the State condominum conversion law provides only
short term protection for the tenants whose residence is being converted , but
does not prevent conversion of rental units to condominia; and
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WHEREAS the Town recognizes the need for rental housing, as documented in the
Planning Board's Housing Report and as recommended for implementation in the
Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The most effective way to ease the impending housing crisis is to increase
the inventory of affordable rental housing particularly that suitable for resi-
dents with low-, moderate- and fixed incomes.
2. That the Town should increase the inventory of affordable rental housing by
a combination of private and public initiatives and should not rely on either
initiative exclusively.
3. That those Town boards and authorities involved in the production of housing
take specific steps to increase the inventory of affordable rental housing.
a. That the Planning Board is requested to identify privately owned sites
suitable for, and to encourage the submittal of, RD rezoning proposals
for affordable rental housing to the 1988 Annual Town Meeting.
b. That the Board of Selectmen, working in collaboration with the Planning
Board , the Lexington Housing Authority and the Lexington Housing Assis-
tance Board and other appropriate town boards and commissions , is
requested to identify suitable publicly owned sites and to submit to
the 1988 Annual Town Meeting specific proposals for the development on
those sites of one or more low-income or moderate-income or mixed-
income housing developments which shall include a significant amount of
affordable rental housing .
4. That the Board of Selectmen is requested to be responsible for the analysis
and implementation, if feasible, of the following additional techniques for
providing or insuring the availability of affordable rental housing:
a. A review of the provisions and implementation of the accessory apart-
ment section of the Zoning By-law to encourage its greater use ,
b. A review of state legislation permitting tax exemption on home addi-
tions used to house elderly persons,
c. Acquisition by the Housing Authority, LEXHAB or the Town of rental
housing for the elderly and low-, and moderate-income people,
d. Assistance to elderly and low-, and moderate-income tenants for the
purchase of their units.
5. That the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen be requested to report to the
1988 and to the 1989 Annual Town Meetings on progress towards the goal of in-
creasing the availability of affordable rental housing for elderly and low-, and-
moderate-income households in Lexington. ;
or act in any other manner in relation thereto .
(Inserted at the request of the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION: The proposed resolution results from the recent announcement
that Emerson Gardens apartments will be converted from rental housing to
condominium units which may mean that a number of the present tenants will
be required to find new housing. The resolution requests that Town boards
involved with housing take various actions to increase the supply of afford-
able rental housing in town.
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GENERAL ARTICLES
•ARTICLE 51 CONVEY PROPERTY TO HOUSING AUTHORITY
To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to convey all or a portion of
the land on Massachusetts Avenue known as the Healy property which is owned by
the Town and shown as Lot 3 on Assessors' Property Map 21 to the Housing
Authority; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: The Lexington Housing Authority seeks to acquire this lot,
located in a two-family zone, to build and operate housing under a state
program known as "689" for families with physically-handicapped
members.
•ARTICLE 52 ACCEPT ELDERLY TAX EXEMPTION
To see if the Town will vote to accept Clause Forty-first C of Section 5 of
Chapter 59 of the General Laws, relating to exemptions from real estate taxes
for certain elderly persons; or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: This section revises the qualifications for a $500 property
tax exemption available to persons over 70 years of age. Acceptance will
supercede clause 41B, accepted in 1984, and is intended to maintain or
restore eligibility to many of the elderly persons of limited income who
may not qualify under 41B because of changing economic conditions.
•ARTICLE 53 ACCEPT ELDERLY/SURVIVING SPOUSE/MINOR EXEMPTION
To see if the Town will vote to accept Clause Seventeen D of Section 5 of
Chapter 59 of the General Laws, relating to exemptions from real estate taxes
for certain elderly persons, surviving spouses or minors; or act in any other
manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: Acceptance of this section revises the qualifications for a
$175 property tax exemption available to elderly persons who do not
qualify for clause 41B (or 41C) , as well as surviving spouses and minors.
As property values continue to rise, the eligibility requirements for
clause 17C, which section supercedes, become outdated.
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•ARTICLE 54 SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS
In order to maintain a high quality of educational experience for all
Lexington children, the Town of Lexington shall direct the School Committee to
provide funds for the replacement of playground structures on school property,
as needed.
(Inserted by Les Wallerstein and nine or more registered voters)
•ARTICLE 55 ESTABLISH COMMITTEE FOR PEACE IN CENTRAL AMERICA
To see if the Town will vote to authorize a committee, open to all Lexington
residents, to explore how the Town of Lexington, in light of U.S. involvement
in Central America, can contribute to peace and stability in the region
through people to people contact; to have the committee undertake town wide
discussions, a fact finding trip to the region, or other activities that link
Lexington residents and institutions with the people in Central America. None
of these activities will be conducted at financial cost to the Town.
(Inserted by Marcia Y. Butman and nine or more registered voters)
DESCRIPTION: The following was provided by proponents of this article:
"This article asks the town to support citizens' efforts to educate
themselves about our country's activities in the Central America and to
explore ways residents and our local institutions can aid people in the
region. It is submitted by Lexington citizens concerned about United
States military involvement in Central America."
•ARTICLE 56 USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE TAX RATE
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money from available funds toward
the reduction of the tax rate for the fiscal year; or act in any other manner
in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $1,352,187
DESCRIPTION: This article requests the use of available funds--"free
cash"--to reduce the tax rate. Subject to certain adjustments, "free
cash" is surplus revenue less uncollected overdue real estate and
personal property taxes from prior years.
And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time
of said meeting as provided in the By-Laws of the Town.
Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings
thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting.
Given under our hands at Lexington this second day of February, A.D. , 1987.
JOHN C. EDDISON, Chairman
PAUL W. MARSHALL Board
WILLIAM J. DAILEY, JR. of
JACQUELYN R. SMITH Selectmen
LEO P. McSWEENEY
A true copy, Attest:
William J. Young
Constable of Lexington
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