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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-08-BOS-min 505 SELECTMEN'S MEETING December 8, 1975 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, December 8, 1975, at 7 30 p.m. Acting Chairman Kenney, Mr. Busa, Dr. Kassler and Mrs. Battin; Mr. O'Connell, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr McSweeney, Director of Public Works/ Engineering; Mrs. McCurdy, Executive Clerk, were present. Mr Richard Zeoli, Lexington's representative on the Minute Man Regional Min.Man Vocational Technical School Committee, met with the Board. Regional Acting Chairman Kenney expressed the Board's concern regarding the pro- School posed increase in the school budget and stressed the lack of sufficient in- Budget formation in the proposal. Mr. Zeoli explained that this was a preliminary budget but agreed that additional justification should be submitted. Mr. O'Connell advised the Board that not only is there an absolute mini- mum of details but there is nothing in the budget showing the per pupil costs or management criteria The Committee had restructured the current budget of $2,496.000 and had placed $207,150 in a reserve fund; in finalizing for FY 77, $207,150 should be applied as E & D funds against the gross expenditure total before determining the net to be assessed to participating towns The Town of 111 Lexington would like to know what our assessment will be. Mr Zeoli agreed to go back to the Committee and request that additional detailed information be submitted to the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Zeoli retired from the meeting Mr. O'Connell informed the Board that a request has been received from Mass Fair Massachusetts Fair Share for a door-to-door solicitation for funds If Share-Town approval is granted, he recommended that permission be given subject to Canvass conditions Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to inform Massachusetts Fair Share that the Board had no objection to a door-to-door canvass being conducted throughout the Town seeking support from residents and/or volun- tary contributions, subject to the conditions that solicitors are not under 18 years of age and the material to be distributed clearly shows the name of the organization and the purpose for which contributions are requested; hours are to be from 3 00 P.M. to 8 00 P M. Mr O'Connell recommended that the Board reply to a letter received April 19- from Mrs. Hoskens, 187 Grant Street, questioning the expenses incurred President by the Town during President Ford's visit on April 19, 1975 and, also, Ford's why he was invited as he was not elected by the people Visit The Board agreed to write to Mrs Hoskens and include Mr O'Connell's recommendations that (1) Security costs for President Ford's visit were provided by the federal government, assisted by the State. No costs were incurred by the Town of Lexington. (2) Our organization provided plans for traffic, etc , and all were in the planned budget and established 506 Selectmen's Meeting December 8, 1975 f r be o e any decision was made by President Ford to visit Lexington. Addi- tional efforts in preparing for the visit, and gifts, were volunteered and given by citizens. (3) The Town is not in a position, nor is it required to make expense analyses. Mrs. Hoskens may examine the records of Article 34 of the 1974 Annual Town Meeting, which are available under the law in the Comptroller's office If she desires copies, they would be made available at $1.00 per page Mr. O'Connell added that we report to Town Meeting and he saw no reason to report to Mrs Hoskens There were no security costs and, as far as Mr Ford becoming the President, he was elected in accordance with the law He was President at the time of the Bicentennial and saw fit to honor the occa- sion in Lexington on April 19 Also, he was enthusiastically welcomed by the public Police/ Mr. O'Connell read a memo from Chief Corr in response to a letter from Doctors - Dr. Ellicott of the Drug Advisory Committee recommending that physicians be Emergency on call if needed by the Police Department. Chief Corr confirmed his agree- List ment to call a Doctor if there is an indicated need or any questionable symptoms, and his force will continue to be sensitive to a prisoner's medi- cal needs. Chief Corr also agreed with Dr Ellicott's suggestion that Doctors on the Emergency Call Schedule, submitted by the Doctors' Association to the Police each month, be re-polled to determine whether they will, in fact, answer emergency calls Acting Chairman Kenney Has there been any experience of a Doctor being unable to respond? Mr. O'Connell Yes, but he will ask questions and give advice over the telephone. Mrs. Battin Has Chief Corr brought up the concept of having a rotating pool of "on call" Doctors or Psychiatrists? This was discussed at a meeting with a representative of the Drug Advisory Committee, the Doctors' Association and Chief Corr Mr. O'Connell No. Mrs Battin I don't know whether he liked it. It would be done with Mystic Valley Mental Health, and we can explore it with them. Dr Kassler I have explored it with MVMH and the problem is with avail- ability - the hours of 9 to 5 are not enough I have no suggestions but to ex- plore the possibility; if some Doctors agree to be available to the Police Department, it must be on a 24-hour basis This is something for the Board to think about Mrs. Battin Let's explore it further There are people on MVMH staff and some Doctors who live in Lexington. The Board agreed Ambulance Acting Chairman Kenney informed the Board that Mrs Doris Barclay, Tax Bill Collector,has received payment of $10 00 for a 1972 ambulance which had been abated as non-collectible Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to rescind the vote of June 26, 1972 for an abatement of an ambulance bill of Ms Ellen Duffy. 5f07 Selectmen's Meeting December 8, 1975 Acting Chairman Kenney requested the Board to approve renewal of Club 1976 and Restaurant liquor licenses for 1976 Liquor Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, with Mr. Buse ab- Licenses staining, to approve the following 1976 liquor licenses CLUB license for Lexington Golf Club with hours of 11 30 A.M. to 6 00 P.M.-Monday through Thursday; 11 30 A.M. to 12 00 Midnight-Friday and Saturday; 1 00 P M. to 10 00 P M.-Sunday RESTAURANT liquor licenses for Bora Bora, Inc with hours of 11 30 A.M. Restaurant to 11:00 P.M. seven days a week; LeBellecour, Inc. with hours of 11 00 A.M. Liquor to 11 00 P M. on Monday through Saturday and 12 00 Noon to 11 00 P M. on Licenses Sunday Attorney Frederick Conroy, representing W H H. Company, Inc d/b/as Battle Battle Green Inn, and Mr Walter Hanafin, Manager, met with the Board to Green request an extension of closing time from 11 00 P.M. to 12 00 Midnight every night Mr Hanafin explained that the request is to take care of private groups using the dining room for functions, and they would appreciate the extra time. He pointed out that precedent had been established by the Board grant- ing approval to the Sheraton Lexington Motor Inn Acting Chairman Kenney said that a check with the Police Department and the Board of Health had revealed that they had no objection Mr Busa commented that he had no objection as long as the Manager under- stood that liquor is to be served only as long as the restaurant remains open Mr Hanafin said that he was aware of that Upon motion duly made and seconded, with Mr Busa abstaining, it was voted to grant an extension of hours under the Innholder liquor license issued to W H H Company, Inc d/b/as Battle Green Inn from 11 00 P M. to 12 00 Midnight, seven days a week The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 11 00 A.M. to 12 00 Midnight; Sunday, 1 00 P.M. to 12 00 Midnight Acting Chairman Kenney read a request from the Elks Lodge for an ex- Elks tension of closing time from 11 00 P M. to 12 00 Midnight on Monday through Club Friday; also, an extension to 1 00 A.M. instead of 12 00 Midnight on Sat- urday Dr Kessler Have we received any complaints regarding parties? Mr Kenney Not to my knowledge, but I would hesitate to grant 1 00 A.M. except on New Year's Eve or special requests because of functions they have booked Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, with Mr. Buse abstaining, to grant an extension of hours under the Club liquor license issued to the Lexington Lodge No 2204 Order of Elks from 11 00 P M. to 12 00 Midnight on Monday through Friday, but to deny the request for an extension on Saturday to 1 00 A.M. However, a letter to the Elks Club is to explain that considera- tion will be given if a request is received for a special occasion. The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 5 00 P M. to 12 00 Midnight; Sun- tday, 1 00 P M. to 11 00 P M. 50S Selectmen's Meeting December 8, 1975 1976 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the following 'Common renewals for 1976 Common Victualler licenses Bora Bora, Inc. ; LeBellecour, Victualler Inc ; W H.H. Company, Inc. d/b/as Battle Green Inn Licenses Acting Chairman Kenney informed the Board that applications have been received for renewal of licenses for 1976 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign 1976 licenses for the following 1976 Class I Licenses - Colonial Garage, Inc d/b/a Hurlbert Buick-Opel Auto Engineering, Inc Lawless Mawhinney Motors, Inc Class I Rowe Chevrolet, Inc , 33 Bedford Street Bowe Chevrolet, Inc. , 409 Mass. Avenue Class 3 Class 3 John P. Carroll Co , Inc Pers Advis The Board discussed nominees, submitted by the Appropriation Committee, Bd. Appt for appointment to fill the vacancy existing on the Personnel Advisory Board because of the resignation of Mr. Paul Sidman. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Ms Joanne G. Small, 33 Wachusett Drive, a member of the Personnel Advisory Board for a term of office expiring March 31, 1977 Resignation Acting Chairman Kenney read a letter of resignation from Edward J. Registrar Belliveau as the Republican member of the Board of Registrars, effective January 1, 1976. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept, with regret, the resignation of Edward J Belliveau as a member of the Board of Registrars. Dog Hearing The Board agreed to schedule a dog hearing on Wednesday, December 17, at Manna/ 8 30 A.M. to hear the complaint of Mr and Mrs Alan S Manne, 6 White Pine Fraenkel Lane, against the dog awned by Mr and Mrs. William Fraenkel, 9 Mason St. Bike Acting Chairman Kenney read a petition from Mr and Mrs Julian Bussgang, Path - 43 Peacock Farm Road, for a bicycle/foot path on Watertown and Pleasant Streets Bussgang Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer Mr. Bussgang's petition to the Recreation Committee and the Director of Public Works/Engin- eering for a recommendation on the possibility of a bicycle/foot path on Watertown and Pleasant Streets Tax The Board agreed to request the School Committee, Planing Board, Con- Title servation Commission, and the Housing Authority to write a letter if they are interested in any of the tax title foreclosures which are to be sold in January Drainage Mr. Jerry Martin, Assistant Town Engineer, explained the comprehensive Study drainage study to the Appropriation Committee and Mr George Silverman, 509 Selectmen's Meeting December 8, 1975 Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee Mr Martin Essentially, it is the same as last year regarding the recommendations for improvements In answer to last year's question, some of this work can be done "in-house " If we divide it into seven areas, we can divide it over a 7-year period The Planning Board and Conservation Commission could meet with Engineering to establish priorities on wetlands. It would be $25,000 a year over 7 years to do a complete study Mr Furash, Chairman of Appropriation Committee What are the uses to which the study is to be put? Mr Martin It will be immensely helpful to Conservation and Engi- neering, especially for the Hatch Act; it really comes down to drainage for developers Dr Kessler- This is in the best interests of the Town for long- range planning. Mr Martin We would need a survey party for almost a year just to locate the sizes of drainage and outlets, and we have people on the pay- roll who qualify. Next, we estimate storm water and physical evaluation of the structural condition of the system - and we have people to do that. Then, prepare a reproducible set of plans containing pertinent information, drafting, then evaluation of potential flooding - and how to handle it. We have people who qualify to handle these. The only area for outside assis- tance is in flood plains. II/ Mr Burash Aside from the merits of the proposal, we ought to have the merits of the pace and scope of the organization and what is behind the recommendation you make. That would get it down to the questions of our committee Mr Silverman: I am sure the Engineering Department can advise us of what the problems are $175,000 is an expensive program Mr. McSweeney This is for capital improvement and we would be able to justify, and we should have an update of our comprehensive plan - and we have scattered sites' drainage Dr. Kessler I am in favor of it Mr Kenney concurred. The program has merit The question is how much do we "in-house?" You will be given detailed sheets later Mr. Martin On the Inflow-Infiltration Study, it is the same as last Inflow- year We have been notified that the Town is eligible for federal grant of Infiltration $80,000. Study Mr. Silverman These studies translate into large capital programs. Mr McSweeney We will give you the scope of the work Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10 15 P M. A true record, Attest Executive Clerk, Selectmen