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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-06-BOS-min ti ‘N, J,\sk• ( 02 V 1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 6, 1981 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select- men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, April 6, 1981 at 7 30 p m Chairman Miley, Mr Buse, Mrs Battin, Mr Crain and Mr Politi; Mr Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs Banks, Assist- ant to the Town Manager; Miss Casey, Executive Clerk were present The Board met with the Transportation Advisory Committee and Mr Rosen- Trans berg,Chairman of the Committee, presented several issues for the Board's Adv consideration Committee Mr Rosenberg informed the Board that the Arlington Center-Five Forks MBTA bus which maintains a low ridership may be discontinues The Com- mittee suggested that one suitably timed run in the morning and one run in the afternoon to service the Hartwell Avenue area could be requested of the MBTA. The Board discussed the request and agreed that the Chairman will write to Mr James O'Leary, General Manager, of the META and make the suggestion Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to have the Chairman write to the MBTA General Manager and request that one bus arriving at Hartwell Avenue about 8 15 A.M. each weekday and one bus departing at 5 15 P.M. be considered The Committee requested the approval of the Board to provide lunchtime LEXPRESS LEXPRESS shuttle service between Lexington Center and Hartwell Avenue The Hartwell Chamber of Commerce has offered $500 00 in seed money to get this service Ave started A fare of 50c each way was suggested and service continuance be subject to the condition that the service be self-supporting. He explained that this would not affect the regular LEXPRESS bus service as Transporta- tion Management has indicated that they have a bus than can be used for this service which would come under the present contract The questions of what route the bus would take and the fare to be charged was discussed It was agreed that the 50p fare should apply to anyone living along the route if they desired to use the service and not just to employees in the Hartwell Avenue area Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept $500 00 from the Chamber of Commerce as seed money to enable LEXPRESS to provide lunchtime shuttle service to Lexington Center and business firms in the Hartwell Avenue area A fare of 50c each way is to be charged and the Transportation Advisory Committee is to map out a route in conjunction with business firm representation in the area The Committee recommended a new fare structure for 1981-82 which the LEXPRESS Board approved Fares Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the follow- ing LEXPRESS fares for 1981-82 e1 - 2 - Regular Fare 40c Senior Citizen 20c Children under 6 10c Transfers l0c Burlington Surcharge Regular 25c Senior Citizens 10c Book of Tickets 14 @ $5 Annual Pass $50 6 Month Pass $30 3 Month Pass $20 LEXPRESS Mr Rosenberg informed the Board that many requests have been received Field Trips from teachers who are taking school children on field trips for a reduction in fare After discussion it was agreed that a reduction in fare be allowed for field trips but no more than twelve be allowed on any bus Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to allow a reduction in fare to 10C for school children on field trips but no more than twelve be allowed on any bus The Chairman thanked the Committee for the time and expertise given so generously and they retired from the meeting Town Celeb The Chairman of the Town Celebrations Committee met with the Board to Committee present its budget report on the Patriots' Day Parade Mr Fitzgerald informed the Board that the cost of parade units was $10,415 25 and $6,000 had been received from sponsors and donations toward this cost The general expenses were $1,122 00 which included bunting for the Town public buildings There is a balance of $1,811 05 Mr Fitzgerald stated that he is anticipating more donations before finalizing the plans The Chairman and the Board expressed appreciation for the dedication of the Committee members for a job well done Mr Fitzgerald and Committee mem- bers in attendance retired from the meeting Cary The Capital Expenditures Committee met with the Board relative to the Library cost of repairs to the Cary Library The Manager reported to the Board that the Library Committee will be requesting $196,000 He explained that ten bids had been received and he did not see any major changes in expenditures The reconstruction costs are as follows $165,000 - Reconstruction; $14,000 - Testing; $17,000 - Contingencies Mr Busa explained to the Board that the architect had recommended re- placing the window wall on the back of the building with insulated shadow glass He stated that this would be an energy saving measure which may be recouped from the previous contractor Previously incurred costs of $66,144 included $5,300 - cutting and re- moving panels; $1,500 - bolting and securing remaining panels; $5,300 - consultant report and architectural services; $19,000 - securing, water- proofing of addition; $20,000 - legal fees -- judicial proceedings; and $15,044 - architectural services Mr Busa explained the reconstruction process to the Committee and explained that the contractors who had bid on the job had encompassed the same rules and the same bid and that the difference in the range of the111 - 3 - Selectmen's Meeting April 6, 1981 bids was most likely due to difference in supervision and in the profit anticipated The Manager stated that it was felt that it was good bid- ding because there was a tight cluster of the three lowest bids despite the wide range overall It was brought out during the discussion that the Town would hope to recoup the loss entirely but it was contingent upon the jury handling the case The Chairman thanked the Library Reconstruction Committee for all the work put into the project and they and the Appropriation Committee retired from the meeting The Chairman read a request from Mr George Wolf, 38 Peacock Farm Rd Amnesty Secretary, U S. Group 56 of Amnesty International, that May 28th be de- Inter- clared "Prisoner of Conscience Day" in the Town of Lexington. The letter national of March 7 indicated that the group would like to have the opportunity to address the High School assembly or other schools or organize similar events The Chairman, at that time, had replied to Mr Wolf that the Se- lectmen had no jurisdiction over the use of the schools and referred him to the School Department He had replied that he wished to address the Selectmen and, thus, it became an agenda item Mr Busa stated that he believed it was the same group that had gone to Iran attempting to get release of the American hostages contrary to the wishes of State Department that no civilian organization become involved in release proceedings without State Department sanction Mr, Wolf addressed the Board and stated that he was not fully informed regarding the incident but he felt that the person who had gone to Iran was not an American but was an Irishman, at that time the International Presi- dent of Amnesty and, therefore, did not come under the jurisdiction of President Carter's request Mr Crain asked Mr Wolf whether or not Mr. Ramsey Clark was working under the jurisdiction of Amnesty International when he went to Iran in his efforts to effect release of the hostages. A gentleman accompanying Mr Wolf stated that Mr Clark is on the Board of Directors, but he did not know if his trip to Iran was under the direction of Amnesty Mr Busa made a motion not to support the request Mrs Battin stated that Mr Busa's motion had not received a second and she wished to make a counter motion to support the request and declare May 28 "Prisoner of Conscience Day" in the Town of Lexington She stated that what the schools did about the request for the opportunity to address the schools was its business Mr Crain stated that he would require further information about the organization before he could support the request and whether Mr Clark in his trip was speaking officially in behalf of Amnesty and moved that the matter be tabled Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the matter pending receipt of further information from Mr Wolf relative to the role of Amnesty in regard to Mr. Clark's visit to Iran � rf, - 4 - Sewer & The Chairman read a request for deferment of various sewer and water Water betterments of outstanding charges of longstanding. Defer- The Manager requested that the matter be tabled until further informa- ments tion is obtained from the Director of Public Works/Engineering Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the request for deferment of sewer and water betterment charges as listed. No Parking Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request Center of the Traffic Safety Committee for the installation of a "No Parking" sign Pool at the Center Pool -- at Worthen Road, East side from Massachusetts Avenue to 700' southerly, League of The Chairman read a request from the League of Women Voters of Lexington Women that Town Meeting not be held on Wednesday, May 20th Voters Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to advise the League of Women Voters that the matter would be taken under advisement Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, Mr Politi abstaining, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting of February 9 Recreation Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request Little of the Recreation Coordinator for permission to hold the "Opening Day Parade" League on Saturday, April 25 at 10 00 a m The route would be "down Mass. Avenue, Parade through the Center, down Muzzey Street and terminate at the Little League Field at the end of Park Drive. Mr Politi will represent the Board Connelly- The Chairman read a request from Rep Edward W. Connelly for support of Mullins House Bill 532 -- Connelly-Mullins Sales Tax Bill Sales Tax The Manager suggested that the matter be discussed with our own rep- Bill resentatives and get their reaction to the Bill before making any decision. The Board agreed Hennessey The Board and the Manager discussed his recommendation that the Berg- Stable meyer lease be renewed for a three-year term at a rate of $300 00 per annum. Bergmeyer for the use of the stable building located on the former Hennessey property Mrs Miley requested that Manager to take another look at the property as she had noticed a broken window for some time and under the terms of the lease Dr. Bergmeyer was to maintain the property Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the Manager's request to renew the Bergmeyer lease pending further information relative to the maintenance of the property Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, Mrs Miley, Mr Buse, Mrs Battin, Mr Crain and Mr Politi, to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters of collective bargaining and litigation with no intention of resuming the Open Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at_ 9 40 P.M A true record, Attest accoar ea-ur Executive Clerk