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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-05-BOS-min .527 SELECTMEN'S MEETING III February 5, 1979 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, February 9, 1979, at 7 30 p.m Chairman Battin, Mr Busa, Mrs Miley, Mr Kent and Mr Crain; Mr Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs Banks, Assistant to the Town Manager; Mrs McCurdy, Executive Clerk, were present Chairman Battin conducted two hearings on petitions from the Boston Boston Edsn Edison Company for the installation of underground conduit in North Conduit - Street and Concord Avenue. Abutters had been notified of the hearings and notices were filed with the Public Works Department Ms Carol Clinton, representative of the Boston Edison Company, in- formed the Board that approval was requested for 10 feet of conduit in North Street to provide electric service for two homes The installa- tion of 36 feet of conduit in Concord Avenue would provide service to 14 lots in a new subdivision Reports from the Public Works Department recommended that permission be granted for the two conduit locations No one appeared in favor or in opposition Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission North Street to the Boston Edison Company for the installation of underground conduit in the following locations North Street, northeasterly, approximately 2,340 feet south of Burlington Street, a distance of 10 feet, -- conduit Concord Avenue, opposite and westerly of Blossom Street, Concord Ave a distance of about 36 feet, -- conduit Chairman Battin announced that the Board of Selectmen would not be Scattered able tb make a thoughtful and informed decision on the scattered sites this evening and will schedule it for the February 20 meeting Mr Kenneth Skinner, President, Mr Herbert Grossimon and members Lions Club of the Lions Club presented a gift to the town of a new public address Gift - system to be used for ceremonies held on the Green There were two Public Ad- microphones and stands, four large outdoor horns and stands, and an dress System amplifier Funds to purchase the equipment were raised at the July 4th carnival and the equipment is to be assigned to the care of the Public Works Department On behalf of the town, Chairman Battin accepted the gift and thanked the members of the Lions Club for their generosity in re- placing the worn equipment Members of the Lions Club and the Recreation Committee discussed Lions Club a new site for the July 4th carnival Objections had been raised Carnival by the Recreation Committee and abutters concerning the previous location at Parker Field, which had been reseeded last year T 61 Selectmen's Meeting - 2 - February 5, 1979 Lions Club Mr Hutchinson recommended that the Board grant permission to Carnival the Lions Club for the use of the 3-acre site located opposite Parker (cont'd ) Field and closer to Worthen Mr Dhimos, Recreation Committee, said that the committee is fully cognizant of the worthwhile fundraising efforts of the Lions Club and their contributions to the Town There are many recrea- tional activities taking place during that time of year and we must be concerned with them; there would be damage done to the surface and recreational activities would have to be suspended because of field conditions after the carnival We discussed sites and discarded Parker Field because it was resurfaced last year; fields #1 and #2 were also discarded because many organizations use that area during the summer recreational period We are recommending the Lincoln Street area and field #5, the site used before the carnival was moved to Parker Field, as being the least disruptive areas to be used during the 7 or 8 days the carnival would be held * During discussion, the question was raised about people walking through the reseeded area during carnival time and Mr Hutchinson assured the Board that he will talk with the Lions Club about pos- sible solutions and the details will be worked out Mr Kent recommended that the Board look at the condition of the grounds after the carnival has left in order to determine a future de- cision concerning land which is used for recreational purposes Chairman Battin shared his concern and said that she will walk it within two weeks after the carnival has ended * Mr Skinner, President of the Lions Club, said that the Town Manager has kept us informed that we may not be in the same area as last year, and the new site would be accessible to the facilities and utilities needed to hold the carnival Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the Town Manager's recommendation to grant permission to the Lions Club to conduct a carnival on the evening of June 30 through July 4, 1979 on the 3-acre site located between Center field #1 and #2 Powers Crt Discussion was held on voting to lay out Powers Court, a sub- Layout division street Mr Hutchinson recommended deferment until he has received answers to questions raised at the street hearing held on January 29, 1979 relative to drainage problems in the area Mr Cohen advised the Board to vote to lay out Powers Court and he explained the time sequence necessary for laying out streets Prior .to the .final 'vote at Town Meeting, more detailed information will be sought as to whether the street and the drainage system were put in properly and functioning properly Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to lay out Powers Court as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Powers Court in Lexington, Mass , January 4, 1979, Whitman & Howard, Inc , Engineers & Architects, 45 Williams Street, Wellesley, Mass " which plan is on file in the Town Clerk's Office in the Town Office Building and a copy of which will be recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds with a copy of this Order And said Board having considered the question of damages sustained by the owners of lands across and through which said way hereby determines that no damages are sustained and no damages are awarded Powers Court, a distance of 300 feet, from Paul Revere Road to the end Selectmen's Meeting - 3 - February 5, 1979 The Board approved the following requests Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant per- Battle mission to the Lexington High School Bank to use the Battle Green on Green Sunday, May 27, 1979, at 3.00 p.m for a concert Concert Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the One-Day Liquor license for St Brigid's Couples Club for Friday, February 16, 1979 , from 7 00 p m to 12 00 M Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Bonds the amounts set by the State Commissioner of Revenue for bonds for the Treasurer-$170,000; Collector of Taxes-$160,000; Town Clerk- $6,500 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Abatement- the recommendation of Mr. Empey, Acting Director of Public Works, Bos Gas Co to abate the amount of $40 00 which had been previously paid by the Boston Gas Company for street opening permits No questions were raised by members of the Board concerning Town Counsel's Annual Report Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Rotary Club the proclamation declaring February 4 to February 10 as Rotary Proclamation Club Week No action was taken by the Board on the request from the American Citizens for Honesty in Government to review and endorse the Code of Ethics for Government Service The Board agreed to schedule a meeting with representatives Town of Arthur Andersen & Co , Boston, to discuss the Town Audit from Audit July 1, 1978 to June 30, 1979 The Board discussed the extension to October 13, 1979 of Express Bus- the Vocell Bus Co Common Carrier license for express bus service Vocell Bus to Boston Mrs Banks said that the participation has been heavy Company at times and we hope to add another bus Mr Crain emphasized that there is a need for constant maintenance Mr Michelson, Center businessman, asked if the police could encourage the bus patrons to use the parking areas at the Grace Chapel, etc rather than park all day in the Meriam Street lot Mrs Miley commented that she had been saying since 1973 that there shiiuld• be meters in there The whole area ought to be studied Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Common Carrier license to the Vocell Bus Company, Cambridge, for services to be provided as part of express bus service between Lexington and Boston between the hours of 6 00-9 00 a m. and 4 00- 6:30 p.m along routes mutually agreed upon with the Town Manager's office; license to expire October 13, 1979 Selectmen's Meeting - 4 - February 5, 1979 Executive Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 - Chairman Session Battin, Mr Busa, Mrs. Miley, Mr Kent and Mr Crain - by roll call vote to go into Executive Session, with the intention of resuming the open meeting, for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation and real estate After discussion, it was voted to go out of Executive Session and resume the open meeting Parker Mrs Miley publicly announced that the Board-and €he-School. Sites School Conversion Committee- have met with two developers to discuss proposals for the Parker School The Board of Selectmen voted to accept the proposal submitted by Urban Design, Newton Center, for the develop- ment of the Parker School, with modifications to the existing building, and the 311 acres of land adjoining, for 28 to 30 condominium units, 7 of which are to be given to the Lexington Housing Authority, at an estimated cost of under $60,000 for the units; the purchase price of the building and the land to be negotiated The developer plans to use a substantial part of the property as open space Mr Peter 1 Conant of Urban Design has attended neighborhood meetings and will be working with them on this proposal Plans will be filed with the Planning Board on February 12, 1979 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 1035 p m A true record, Attest 44,04,0 �j4, Xablew- 1 � xecutive Clerk, Selectmen