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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-02-09-BOS-min 4k,N,�' SELECTMEN'S MEETING February 9, 1981 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select- men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, February 9, 1981 at 7 30 P M. Chairman Miley, Mr Busa, Mrs Battin, Mr Kent and Mr Crain; Mr Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs Banks, Assist- ant to the Town Manager; Miss Casey, Executive Clerk were present Mrs Anne Grady, Chairman of the Garrity House Study Committee pre- Garrity sented to the Board the Committee's recommendation for the future use of House the Garrity House and carriage house It was the consensus of the Commit- tee that use of the house for either residential or office purposes was acceptable and use of the carriage house as a simple tourist facility was an excellent way to preserve the historic complex Several proposals called for either residential or office use of the house and for turning the carriage house into a tourist facility featuring light restaurant and crafts shop or gallery Mr Kent asked if consideration had been given to the concept of availability of private funds for the preservation of the building Mrs Grady responded that the idea had been pursued but private funds at the present time were very limited and had not been available for the Garrity House project Mr Kent brought out the fact that there could be some difficulty if the property was to be used for business use He felt that neither the report nor the articles submitted for Town Meeting had not mentioned the possibility of retention of the building by the Town after it had been put into condition by the Town Mrs Grady responded that the committee felt that the wording of the article was "rehabilitation by the Town for housing or any other use" covered the issue During the discussion it was brought out that the Building Commissioner had previously indicated that the property could be restored for low-grade office that didn't require considerable use by the public at a lower cost than for housing of great public use Restoration costs will be in the vicinity of $100,000 Participation from residents in the area strongly indicated that there was oppostion to the buildings being utilized for commercial uses The Chairman stated that no conclusion would be arrived at this eve- ning and thanked the Committee for the work it had put into the project The Committee retired from the meeting Mr Joseph Rooney, Chairman of the Council on Aging, met with the COA Board and extended his appreciation to the Board and the Town Manager for the interest and help that had been rendered to the Council on Aging for the last two and one half years - 2 - He made reference to the Council on Aging's response to the Elderly Needs Assessment survey made by Mrs Phear He complimented Mrs Phear on the outstanding job that she had done and stated that he was sorry that the Council did not agree with her on certain points He stated that every Council member had read her report and there had been an open meeting and submitted its report of February 4 to the Board The report indicated that the Council endorsed the renovation of the Muzzey School with the objective of having an income producing building with adequate space available to the Council on Aging The report also recommended that the unexpended balance from the appropriation of $7500 for The Elderly Needs Assessment be used for architectural study of Muzzey School to determine its feasibility for use by the Council on Aging and by other agencies/tenants compatible with the senior population it serves The report also listed services the Council would like to include in a Senior Center developed at Muzzey. Mr Rooney emphasized that it was still the Council's concenses that Munroe School was the better location. It was pointed out that the Council on Aging was anxious to have the Town get on with the study and the Board agreed Munroe School Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to eliminate Munroe School as a location for the Senior Center and direct the Manager to work toward a multi-term lease for the building The Chairman thanked the Committees for the work they are doing relative to the needs of the elderly in Lexington and they retired from the meeting CATV Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the resigna- Resignation tion of Dr Alan L Frohman from the CATV Committee effective January 1, 1981 Battle Green Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request of The Lexington Minute Men, Inc for the use of the Green on Sunday after- noon from 2 00 p m until 4 00 p m to rehearse the reenactment of the Battle of Lexington in preparation for April 20 Streets Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to lay out the follow- Kendall Rd ing streets Apollo Cir Kendall Road - From the existing Town layout, which is 50 feet northeasterly of Grapevine Avenue, a distance of 190 feet, more or less, to the existing Town lay- out beyond Apollo Circle Apollo Circle From Kendall Road a distance of 483 feet, more or less to the end Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meetings of October 27 and December 22 License Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the renewal Common of the Common Carrier License for the year 1981 for Paul Naughton d/b/as Carrier Boston Tours Animal The Board discussed the proposed changes in the Animal Shelter Rates Shelter Mr Busa explained the new categories i e Farm Beast and Pure Bred Cat Rates Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the changes in the Animal Shelter Rates as follows - 3 - N Selectmen's Meeting February 9, 1981 Pick-up of dog (1st time) $25 00 Pick-up of dog (2nd or subsequent time) $50 00 Pick-up of stray farm beast $25 00 Board Per Day (or any part thereof) Dog (1 to 6 days) $ 3 00 Dog (7 or more days when owner has been notified) $ 5 00 Farm beast 5 00 Adoption Pure Bred Dog $20 00 Mixed Breed Dog $ 5 00 Pure Bred Cat $ 5 00 Mixed Breed Cat $ 2 00 Surrender of Dog or Animal to Town Turn-in of Animal (by owner) $10 00 Euthanasia of Animal (for owner) $10 00 Disposal of Animal (for owner) $10 00 Turn-in of Litter of Puppies (by owner) $25 00 Turn-in of one Puppy $10 00 .. The Manager recommended that the contract for the addition to the Main- West- tenance Building at Westview Cemetery be awarded to Construction Mgr Co view Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award the contract Cemetery for the addition to the maintenance building at Westview Cemtery to the Con- struction Management Company, 86 Larson Road, Stoughton, Mass , Contract #81-6-E, in the amount of $66,000 The Manager informed the Board that the Town Engineer and Public Works Hartwell Dept had met with the North Lexington Association and representatives of Ave/ the business community in the Hartwell Avenue area relative to the traffic Bedford study He requested the Board's approval to schedule a meeting on Feb 23 St to review the study and endorse an action. The Board approved Traffic The Manager informed the Board that he had a report from Chief Ber- geron relative to the Board's request for figures on the collection rate of the ambulance fees The collection rate is approximately 67% and he had been dealing with firms that he plans to utilize who should be able to in- crease the collection rate to about 90% The firms realize $5 00 on every account they pursue He requested the Board to approve the ambulance fees proposed by the Fire Chief Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the follow- Ambulance ing ambulance rates effective immediately Fees AMBULANCE TO Symmes, Choate, Winchester, Waltham, Bedford V A and Lahey Clinic $60 00 Emerson, Mount Auburn and Sancta Maria $75 00 All others $90 00 Mr Busa informed the Board that he had met with the Building Com- Building missioner and Plumbing Inspector on Friday and they had come to agreement Insp on the proposed changes in the fee schedule Fees Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the follow- ing building and inspection fees , C4; - 4 - BUILDING PERMITS (fees based on actual square footage and valuation) New construction (including additions, alterations and repairs) $5/$1,000, minimum fee $20 00 Demolition - $4/$1,000, minimum fee $15.00 Signs (includes cost of sign and installation) $4/$100, minimum fee $15 00 Foundation (excavation included, based on square footage) $4/1,000, minimum fee $15 00 Moving structures (based on assessed valuation of structure) $15 up to $2500 valuation $30 any structure over $2500 Wood stoves, re-roofing, re-siding, pools (based on total costs of labor and materials) $4/$1000 valuation, minimum fee $10 Certificate of Use/Occupancy - $7 50 $25.00 for certifying pre-existing building Permit renewal - $20/year Work commenced without permit/re-inspection see "RULES" Certificate of zoning compliance $50 00 ELECTRICAL PERMITS (a) New dwelling Complete wiring including service $30/unit (b) Existing dwelling Services Increase, replacement and temporaries $10/service Additions, remodeling, pools (less service and fixtures) $1/$100 market value $10 minimum fee (c) Miscellaneous Additional circuit, water heater, boiler, etc $1/$100 market value Where no rough inspection required $5 minimum Non-Residential Based on estimated cost of wiring, less $2/$100 up to $10,000 fixture 50/$100 over $10,000 $10 minimum fee Maintenance Permit Required for any business having a licensed $100 annual fee per electrician in their employ for maintenance building purposes Permit will be void if notification is not received within 6 months from date of issue Work commenced without permit/re-inspection, see "RULES" PLUMBING PERMITS New installation or replacement fixtures First 5 fixtures $25 Each additional fixture $ 4 Remodeling kitchens/bathrooms First 2 fixtures $20 Each additional fixture $ 4 Automatic Hot Water Heaters Residential and existing $12 50 Work commenced without permit/re-inspection see "RULES" - 5 - $(a Selectmen's Meeting February 9, 1981 GAS PERMITS New appliances First 2 $20 Each additional appliance $ 4 Replacement appliances First 2 $10 Each additional appliance $ 4 Vent damper (residential or commercial) (Installer must be licensed/verified) $25 Work commenced without permit/re-inspection see "RULES" PLUMBING/GAS COMBINED For Hot Water Heater only $15 PLUMBING/GAS/MECHANICAL COMBINED) Boiler replacement only $20 Burner replacement only $15 MECHANICAL PERMIT Minimum permit - up to 2 devices $20 Each additional device $ 4 Airconditioning up to a 25 ton unit $30 $10 per ton over 25 tons or any portion thereof $30 Sprinkler system $30/50 heads $1 per sprinkler head thereafter Work commenced without permit/re-inspection see "RULES" Mrs. Banks reviewed with the Board the changes in the Park Regulations previously discussed that the Board had questions on After discussion, the Board approved the changes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the follow- ing Park and Recreational Facilities Regulations PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES REGULATIONS The Board of Selectmen for the Town of Lexington, by virtue of its authority to make rules for the use and government of the Public Parks of said Town, and for breaches of such rules to affix penalties, hereby ordains that within the limits of the Public Parks and Recreational areas, except with the prior written consent of the Board or its designee, it is forbidden 1) To be in or on Park or Recreation Property from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise except while open for public skating or any other lighted recreational use 2) To cut, break, injure, deface, defile, or ill-use any building, fence or other construction or any tree, bush, plant or turf, or any other thing or property of said Town 3) To have possession of or consume any alcoholic beverage, or play any game of chance, or commit any disorderly or improper action; or disturb the peace in any way, or conduct oneself in such manner as to interfere with the right- ful enjoyment of the public upon these grounds ' 4) To refuse to obey the orders or requests of either the Selectmen or the Police, or other agents of the Selectmen, and to refuse to assist them when required -6- 5) To make a fire except in designated fire places with permission of the Fire Department 6) To have possession of or discharge any destructive weapon, firearm, firecracker, torpedo, or firework; to hunt, trap or shoot; injure or have possession of any wild animal or bird; to injure or disturb bird nests or eggs 7) Post, paint, affix or display any sign, notice, placard or advertising device; or engage in business, sell or expose for sale, or give away any goods, wares, or circulars 8) No dumping of any kind shall be permitted within any park grounds, school grounds and recreation areas 9) The playing of golf is strictly prohibited 10) It is forbidden to operate or park a motor vehicle, without limiting the generality of the same, any car, truck, bus, motorcycle, motor bike or snowmobile on park grounds, school grounds and recreation areas, other than in the official use of the Town 11) To allow any domestic animal, other than dogs on leash or under voice control, or horses under rider control to go upon these grounds All ani- mals are expressly prohibited from school grounds, playgrounds, areas desig- nated as parks, playing fields or fine turf areas Compliance with the foregoing regulations is a condition of the use of these premises Any person willfully doing any of the things above forbidden shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars Conservation Mr Cohen requested the Board to sign a conservation easement in connec- Easement tion with the Morrow Crossing Development Morrow Cross Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the conserva- tion easement in connection with the Morrow Crossing Development There was no executive session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9 15 P.M. A true record, Attest 0(27 Executive Clerk 1 Vv-,b I