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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-22-BOS-min 6 SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 22, 1981 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen has held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday June 22, 1981 at 7 30 p m. Chairman Busa, Mrs Battin, Mrs Miley, Mr Crain and Mr Politi; Mr Hutch- inson, Town Manager; Mr Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs Banks, Assistant to the Town Manager and Miss Casey, Executive Clerk, were present The Board met with Mr Grush, Mr Potter and Mr McWeeney of our Board Board of of Assessors and Mr Robert Patten of Patten Associates to discuss the status Assessors of the revaluation process Revalua- Mr Grush reported that, at the present time, the State has given a ten- tion tative date to review the preliminary valuations of July 8 through July 10 Mr Patten reported that they hope to set up a timetable with respect to impact notices which are to be prepared by Finnegan Associates of Acton They hope to take one week to set up appointments for 15/20 minute interviews and one to three weeks for hearings and one or two weeks for clean-up It is hoped to complete the whole process in six weeks from the time the impact notices are received by property owners Mr Patten reported that the town's tax list is expected to rise to nearly $1 2 billion, with a tax rate of about $21 50 Although the tax rate will drop from last year's assessment of $92 00 per thousand, the rate will be adjusted upward due to the 100% property assessment The Chairman thanked the Board of Assessors and Mr. Patten for the re- port and they retired from the meeting Mr Zehner, Town Treasurer, met with the Board who stated that it was Treasurer near the end of the closing of the bond sale He stated that he had signed the bonds this morning which will be cer- tified by the Town Clerk tomorrow and he will take them to the New England Merchants Bank for review by bond counsel They will be delivered to the purchasers in the early afternoon and the Town will receive a check in the amount of $1,125,000 which will be invested immediately in a repurchase agreement to mature on June 30 The purchase agreement will be deposited in the Town's account on June 30; the note will mature on June 30 and one will wash out the other thus ending the bond sale Mr Zehner informed the Board that he had four resolutions for the Board to consider required by bond counsel He explained that they are pre- cisely the same resolutions that the Board approved in each of the previous bond sales He explained that two weeks ago the Board had authorized him to affix facsimile signatures of the Board to the bonds to obviate the necessity for individual signatures at that time and requested the Board's formal approval of this action Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Author- ization of Facsimile Signatures form authorizing the Treasurer to cause facsimiles of our signatures to be engraved or printed on the following 7 20 per cent bonds of the Town dated June 15, 1981 $1,125,000 Municipal Pur- 2 - pose Loan of 1981 Within Debt Limit (Nos 1 to 225) payable June 15, $225,000 in 1982 to 1986 Mr Zehner stated that, in advance of the sale, he had signed a consent to bid which permitted the New England Merchants to bid on the bond sale de- spite they were the certifying bank, and he requested the vote of the Board consenting to this action. He explained that the Board's signatures would not be required in the form which will be signed by the Executive Clerk and the Treasurer The vote certifies their signatures Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to certify the signa- tures of Beatrice M. Casey, Executive Clerk to the Board of Selectmen, and Louis A. Zehner, Town Treasurer, certifying the vote of the Board of June 22, 1981 that the sale of the following 7 20 per cent bonds of the Town dated June 15, 1981, $1,125,000 Municipal Purpose Loan of 1981 Within Debt Limit (Nos 1 to 225) payable June 15, $225,000 in 1982 to 1986 to Burgess & Leith Inc and Adams, Harkness & Hill, Inc at 100 0419 and accrued interest is hereby confirmed Further voted that the consent dated June 10, 1981 to the certifying bank bidding for the bonds is hereby confirmed Mr Zehner requested the Board's signatures on a "No Arbitrage Certifi- cate" in connection with the issuance of the bonds Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the "No Ar- bitrage Certificate" in connection with the issuance of the bonds Mr Zehner requested the signatures of the Board on a "Signature and No Litigation Certificate" which is also a requirement of bond counsel in connection with the bond sale Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the "Signature and No Litigation Certificate" in connection with the bond sale The Chairman thanked Mr Zehner for his diligence_ and expertise in handling the Town's finances and he retired from the meeting One Day Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the issu- Liq Lic ance of a One Day Liquor License to RAEDAAC Association of W R Grace & Co. for June 29, 1981 Pole Loc Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request Lawn Ave of the N E Tel & Tel and Boston Edison for a joint pole location as follows; approved by Department of Public Works Lawn Avenue approximately 227'+ (feet) west of Webster Road on the southerly side (1) pole #44 1/2, (1) pole to be removed Pole Loc Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request Moon Hill of the N E Tel & Tel and Boston Edison for joint owned pole locations as Road follows and approved by the Department of Public Works Moon Hill Road approximately 25'+ (feet) south of Moreland Avenue, sixteen (16) poles #296/1 to #296/16 Solid Waste The Board met with the Solid Waste Advisory Committee relative to the Committee solid waste problem. Mr James Reilly, Chairman, addressed the Board and NESWC recommended the NESWC Project The report of the Committee contained the reasons for the recommendation among which was the fact that the project is the nearest term project available to Lexington which offers long-term economic solution to solid waste disposal; the technology is proven being used exten-._ sively in Europe and Japan with two facilities of the same basic design in this country; the N E Power Co has signed a twenty-year agreement to pur- chase electric power produced by the NESWC project The communities will - 3 - L Selectmen's Meeting June 22, 1981 receive 89 5% of the revenues from the sale of energy NEPCO will purchase power at 90% of avoided energy costs Shared transportation costs have been formulated which will subsidize Lexington's impact for transportation Mr Reilly informed the Board that, although there were some minor matters unresolved, the Committee highly recommended NESWC and that the contract had been reviewed and approved by Town Counsel Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recom- mendations of the Solid Waste Committee and sign the contract with the North East Solid Waste Committee Mrs Miley abstained from voting The Chairman thanked the Committee for its ten years' of work to bring the problem of Lexington's solid waste to a successful conclusion Mr William Page, Chairman of the CATV Committee and Mr Ron Hammaker, CATV Operations Manager for Adams Russell presented a progress report on the cable television project Mr Hammaker reported that most of the equipment has been ordered, the tree trimming has begun and extreme care is being given to removal of only portions that is absolutely necessary, storage space for the equipment has been obtained and part of the personnel has been hired He stated that Adams Russell expects to be ready to sign the final license with the Town on June 29 but felt that July 6 would be a better date The Chairman thanked Mr Page and Mr Hammaker for updating the Board on the progress of the project Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve payment of Mass a bill in the amount of $3,136 00, membership fee, to the Massachusetts Muni- Munic cipal Association Assoc The Board reviewed a request from the Lexington Lodge No 2204 - Elks Elks for a change in hours under its All Alcoholic Beverages License with hours of 12 00 Noon to 12 00 Midnight seven days per week Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to deny the request of the Lexington Lodge No 2204 - Elks for a change in hours to 12 00 Noon to 12 00 Midnight Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes Minutes of the Selectmen's Meetings of April 13, April 27 and May 5 The Chairman informed the Board that complaints had been received relative to the proposed low-profile industrial use of the Garrity House and Carriage House The Manager suggested that the Committee be invited in to get its re- Garrity action to the complaints after the Planning Board hearing The Chairman sug- House gested that a time of July 6 be set up and have the minutes of the hearing of the Planning Board for review It was agreed that a meeting with the Planning Board and the Garrity House Committee to set up for early in July to review the entire problem - 4 11 The Board discussed the list of annual appointments and agreed to the following Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to make the following committee appointments COMMITTEE/BOARD/INDIVIDUAL TERM EXPIRATION DATE BOARD OF APPEALS Robert M. Gary 5 yrs May 31, 1986 BOARD OF APPEALS (ASSOCIATE) Ruth Morey 1 yr May 31, 1982 Eric T Clarke 1 yr it Clarence D Turner 1 yr William C Hays 1 yr Jonathan P Doran 1 yr Anne R Scigliano 1 yr PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD Elmer G Guilmartin 3 yrs May 31, 1984 TOWN REPORT COMMITTEE Erna S Greene 1 yr May 31, 1982 Raymond J Culler 1 yr " Robert B Sawyer 1 yr VI Patricia Kazmarczyk 1 yr Robert Morrison 1 yr 11 Donald R Giller 1 yr " Elaine F Ermolovich 1 yr " Louis A. Zehner 1 yr POLICE MANUAL POLICY COMMITTEE James F Crain 1 yr May 31, 1982 Alexander J Cella 1 yr 11 Hugh M Chapin 1 yr " William C Hays 1 yr " Irving H. Mabee 1 yr 11 Gerald L McLeod 1 yr Gerald L McLeod 1 yr Chief James F Corr 1 yr " SEWER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Katherine G Fricker 1 yr May 31, 1982 Gordon E Barnes, Jr 1 yr David Laredo 1 yr " George F McCormack 1 yr Kenneth W Nill 1 yr Richard J Rycroft 1 yr BRIDGE CHARITABLE FUND Gaynor K Rutherford 3 yrs May 31, 1984 - 5 - GAMMEL LEGACY INCOME TRUST Helena R. Butters 1 yr May 31, 1982 TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE Frances P Mallett 3 yrs April .30, 1984 Marion H Snow 3 yrs " FENCE VIEWERS Louis A. Zehner 1 yr May 31, 1982 William H Sullivan 1 yr " CENTER REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE Margery M. Battin 1 yr May 31, 1982 Thomas K. Dyer 1 yr It Christopher Venier 1 yr Laura F Nichols 1 yr Robert Sacco 1 yr " Karsten Sorensen 1 yr ti Joseph Trani 1 yr TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Joyce Hals The Board discussed the appointments to the Adams School Conversion Com- mittee, Muzzey School Conversion Committee and Transportation Advisory Committee S and agreed to table until the July 6 meeting Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table appointments to these committees until July 6 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following Committee Town Manager Committee appointments Appts Mrs Dorothy Boggia, Burlington Street, to the Council on Aging Mr. Robert Eby, Baskin Road, reappointment to the Recreation Com- mittee for a threeY ear term Mr Ronald Marble, Wilson Road, to the Youth Commission Mr John McGirr, Burlington Street, to the Youth Commission. The Manager informed the Board that he had appointed Mr Ronald Levy, Bryant Road, to the Permanent Building Committee and reappointed Mr Bill Kennedy to the Permanent Building Committee The Manager referred the Board to its copy of the 1982 salary plan and 1982 the recommendations from the Personnel Advisory Board Salary Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt the 1982 salary Plan plan as submitted by the Town Manager representing an average increase of approximately 7 2% Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to continue the lease Cataldo agreement between the Town of Lexington and Robert A. Cataldo for open land Lease as described on Assessor's Map #31 as Lot 90, abutting tenants Lot #60A on Map 31, 4+ acres of land for the period November 30, 1981 through November, 1982, rental fee $120 00 1 - 6 - 11 Hancock St The Manager requested the Board to sign commitment sheet for the 1960 Sidewalk sidewalk construction on Hancock Street, recorded with the Registry of Deeds but never billed Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign commitment sheet for the 1960 sidewalk construction on Hancock Street. Abatements Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to abate the following Hancock sidewalk assessments for the 1960 sidewalk construction on Hancock Street St Sidewalk Name Frontage Assessment John & Marjorie June Hovorka, h/w 6 ft $ 6 00 Anthony & Lena Tavilla, h/w 140 " 140 00 Joseph A. & Mary E Busa, h/w 187 " 187 00 Richard J & Priscilla L McKee, h/w 100 " 100 00 Peter & Stana R Kaleta, h/w 97 " 97 00 Avis A. Foster 76 " 76 00 Florence H & Gordon W Robinson, Jt T. 100 " 100 00 Florence H & Gordon W Robinson, Jt T 100 " 100 00 Florence H & Gordon W Robinson, Jt T 480 " 480 00 Alfred A & Eva C Cavaretta, h/w 23 " 23 00 David A. & Hilda P Stuntz, h/w 149 " 149 00 Jane Shohl 85 " 85 00 Earl W & Madolin M. Parker, h/w 90 " 90 00 Vincent C & Ruth C Ciccolo, h/w 100 " 100 00 Robert W & Ruth H Custance, h/w 75 " 75 00 Harold R. & Helen M Millican, h/w 40 " 40 00 Harold R. & Helen M. Millican, h/w 127 " 127 00 Arthur R. & Patricia R. Millican, h/w 109 " 109 00 John H Millican, Jr 125 " 125 00 Robert A. & Ethelwyn Proctor, h/w 49 " 49 00 Kenneth F & Mary E Blodgett, h/w 46 " 46 00 Kenneth F & Mary E Blodgett, h/w 46 " 46 00 John W Millican 89 " 89 00 Metro The Manager requested the Board to officially appoint members to the Metro- State politan State Hospital Land Task Force Hosp Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Angela Frick, Land Task Iris Wheaton, Natalie Riff in, David Williams and Clifford Prentiss to the Metro- Force politan State Hospital Land Task Force Lions The Manager requested the approval of the Board for the dates for the Lions Club Club carnival Carnival Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following dates for the Lions Club carnival July1 600pm. - 1100pm July 2 6 00 p m. - 11 00 p m July 3 12 Noon - 11 00 p m. July 4 12 Noon - 11 00 p m. LEXPRESS The Manager requested approval of the Board for a revised fare structure for LEXPRESS for FY '82 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approvethe revised fare structure for LEXPRESS for FY '82 Selectmen's Meeting June 22, 1981 The Manager reported to the Board that there had been an underrun of Sewer Con- $10,292.11 in the Meriam Hill, Lowell Street sewer contract and an overrun tract of $4,894 66 in the Maple, Pleasant and Concord Avenue contract 81-1-E Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve an overrun overrun in the amount of $4,894 66 on Sewer Contract 81-1-E -- Charm Construction Co in the Maple Street, Pleasant Street and Concord Avenue areas The Manager reported to the Board regarding complaints relative to the Mystic hours of operation of the Mystic Valley Mental Health on Bedford Street He Valley reported that the Board of Appeals had held a hearing and hours during the week until 9 00 p m. and no hours on week-ends The Manager reported to the Board that he is reviewing with residents of Rockville the Rockville Avenue area the proposed construction of street and sidewalk Avenue He stated that he has assured them that they will be able to come before the Board before implementation of the project It was his recommendation that if their concerns cannot be met, that there would be two alternatives for the Board - one to go forward with the Town's plans, with Board approval, or to withdraw completely Town Counsel reported to the Board that he had received several calls Valleyfield from Edwin P Whittemore, attorney for Mr & Mrs George Pierce of 63 Valley- Street field Street relative to his request for the removal of the restriction on Tax Title the deed from the Town to Ralph J Masciulli on Lot 26 Valleyfield Street Masciulli The Board requested more information relative to the transaction Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the request of Attorney Whittemore requesting removal of the restriction on the deed from the Town to Ralph J Masciulli on Tax Title Lot 26, Valleyfield Street Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to make the following Transfers transfers from the Reserve Fund $2500 00 to Account #2940 -- Metered Mail 7000 00 to Account #1775 -- Law Fees Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call vote, Executive Mr Busa, Mrs Battin, Mrs Miley, Mr Crain and Mr Politi, to go into Ex- Session ecutive Session for the purpose of discussing matters of collective bargain- ing and litigation with no intention of resuming the open session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9 50 p m. A true record, Attest doe4A4-412:‘-iii. Oa"-, Executive Clerk I u,