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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-03-17-BOS-min 250 SELECTMEN' MEETING March 17, 1975 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, March 17, 1975, at 7 00 p.m Chairman Kenney, Messrs Bailey, Buse, and Kessler, Mrs Battin; Mr O'Connell, Town Manager; Mr Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs McCurdy, Executive Clerk, were present. Liquor Chairman Kenney declared the hearing open on the application License to transfer the All Alcoholic Common Victualler license from RHD Transfer Realty Development Corp d/b/a/ Battle Green Motor Inn to WHH Com- Battle puny, Inc d/b/a/ Battle Green Motor Inn. Green A notice of the haring had been inserted in the Lexington Minute-man issue of March 6, 1975, and all abutters had been noti- fied, by certified mail by the applicant's Attorney, Frederick Conroy, of the hearing date Attorney Conroy and Mr Michael C Hanafin, Owner/Manager, were present Attorney Conroy Mr Hanafin is the present Manager under the existing license and he has purchased the property There were prob- lems prior to his becoming Manager but they, I believe, are all re- solved I have filed all the necessary documents with you and will answer all questions you may have MR. Bailey When did Mr Hanafin take over? Attorney Conroy January, 1974 Mr Bailey Have we had any further complaints on the quality of the motel? Attorney Conroy There were some Mr Bailey Are there any others? Chairman Kenney No, in issuing the Common Victualler's license, the Health Director said that he is working with MR. Hanafin on im- provements, and he recommended the issuance of that license Mr Bailey i appreciate the fact that the quality of the motel has nothing to do with this license but I was extremely concerned a year ago about the existing conditons Attorney Conroy There have been improvements Chairman Kenney Mr Hanafin is the owner and runs that operation, and will act as his own Manager in terms of the liquor license He is well aware that the kitchen must remain open and there is to be no cocktail bar and no advertising, as such. His liquor license is strictly as an adjunct to the dining room. As there any questions? There were no futher questions No one appearing in favor or in opposition, Chairman Kenney declared the hearing closed 251 Selectmen's Meeting March 17, 1975 Ill Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the transfer of the All Alcoholic Common Vicutaller license from RHD Development Corp d/b/a/ Battle Green Motor Inn to WHIT Company, Inc, d b/a/ Battle Green Motor Inn, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington The Board signed the request to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission for approval of the above transfer Chairman Kenney requested the Board to approve the Orders for Orders for Construction of sewers, as submitted by the Director of Public Works/ Sewer Engineering Construe- Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the tion Order for Construction of Sewer on the following streets Carriage Drive from Grove St 148tft. Westerly to end Volunteer Way from Grove St 2024+ft to end at cul-de-sac Coach Rd from Volunteer Way 851 72± ft Northerly to Carriage Drive Grove St from Volunteer Way 860±ft to Lexington-Bedford Town Line Chairman Kenney requested that the Board approve bonds for the ' Town Clerk and the Tax Collector Bonds Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Chairman to sign the approval of the bond for Miss Mary R. McDonough, Town Clerk, in the amount of $5,000 and Mrs Doris Barclay, Tax Collect- or, in the amount of $143 000 These bonds are to be forwarded for the approval of the Commiss- ion of Corporations and Taxation Chairman Kenney read a report from the Traffic Safety Committee Battle regarding parking for tour buses during the Bicentennial The report Green states that it is the feeling of the Committee that the current park- Parking - ing at existing parking spaces and areas by such buses presents no Commercial particular problem In addition, we feel that no on-street or public Buses off-street spaces should be reserved for these buses These spaces were meant to be used and should only be used on a first come, first served basis If, during the course of the Bicentennial an emergency situation arises: in this regard, the Police Department will respond accordingly and as directed by the Board Should this situation occur, the Committee will re-evalute its position Chairman Kenney to Mr O'Connell Didn't we contact the bus companies and ask them to discharge their passengers and park around the corner? Mr O'Connell Yes 25'2 Selectmen's Meeting March 17, 1975 The Board agreed to accept the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee and to request that the Police Department monitor the area for the next six weeks and report back to the Board Traffic Chairman Kenney informed the Board that the Traffic .Safety Stop Committee recommends an amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders by Signs the installation of stop signs on East Street and Park Drive East St Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to amend the I Park Dr Traffic Rules and Oders by adding to Article VIII, Section 22, Schedule #7, the following Street Location Regulation East Street Westbound at Adams St Stop Park Drive Northwestbound at Muzzey St Stop Park Drive Southeastbound at Muzzey St Stop The Board agreed to request approval of the Massachusetts Depart- ment of Public Works for this amendment of the Traffic Rules and Orders for the installation of stop signs at the above locations Permit Chairman Kenney read a request from the Lexington Minute Men, Inc for the use of the Green Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permis- sion to the Lexington Minute Men, Inc for the use of the Green on April 6, 1975, from 1 00 to 4 00 p m. for rehearsal of the Battle Reenactment Proclama- Chairman Kenney read a request from Major Calandrella of the tion 10th Regiment of Foot that the Board sign a "Freedom of the City" Proclamation A memo from Mr Tarlin, Bicentennial Director, suggests that if the Boaid approves this request, it should be under- stood that the Proclamation be for ceremonial purposes only Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the following Proclamation, and to write to Major Richard J Calandrealla of the 10th Regiment of Foot,Chelmsford, Massachusetts, informing him that the Proclamation is not to be taken literally and is for ceremonial purposes only PROCLAMATION "WHEREAS The Bicentennial Era of the American War of Independence is upon us, and WHEREAS In order to show that two peoples, divided by war two hundred years ago are now united by bonds of sincere friendship, and as a token of our unitdd British - American heritage, 2t) Selectmen's Meeting March 17, 1975 IT IS PROCLAIMED That the Tenth Regiment of Foot shall be granted the Freedom of the Town of Lexington, and may hereafter Parade with Drums Beating, Colours Flying and Bayonets Fixed through its streets " Chairman Kenney read a request from the State Treasury Depart- memt for the Weill to sign a United States Savings Bond Pro01441.7Proclamation ation Upon motion! duly made and secdnded, it was voted to proclaim May 5 - 9, 1975 as Minute Man Week in the Town of Lexington and to urge all citizens to "TAKE STOCK IN AMERICA" by purchasing U S Savings Bonds Chairman Kenney read a request from Secretary Guzzi to certify Certificate the character of Ivanie Joslin, 16 Taft Avenue of An investigation by Chief Corr reveals no reason why Ms Joslin Incorporation should not be certified Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to certify the character of Ivanie Joslin, who has applied for Certification of Incorporation, "The Women's Fund, Incorporated " Mr. O'Connell informed the Board that a request has been re- Walk-a-Thon ceived from the Principal of the Bedford High School for the students to conduct a Walk-a-Thon to the Lexington Battle Green on March 22, 1975 The Board had no objection but would request that the partici- pants walk two abreast along the sidewalks The Board discussed the rededication of the Green to be held Bicentennial on Sunday, April 20, 1975 Invitation Mr Kenney As you know, we invited President, Ford and we to Vice were officially notified that he is unable to be present The President question has come up whether we should ask the Vice President and several people have approached me as being favorably inclined The Bicentennial Committee has discussed this and their feeling was rather strong that we should not go beyond the Vice President I am recommending to the Board that we do invite him Dr Kessler I am not in favor I have strong reservations about adding to the excitement of the occasion and I have mixed emotions about bringing more publicity to the occasion by having dignitaries Having the President or the Vice Presidnet would add to the confusion and not enhance our celebration My feeling is that we, as a Town, want to welcome all visitors that come but I don't think we should go out of our way to attract more people 254 Selectmen's Meeting March 17, 1975 Chairman Kenney The official position of the Board would have been contrary to that _and to extend an invitation to the Vice President would be consistent, and we would draw the line there Mrs Battin I agree with Dr. Kassler as it would be a much more home town celebration and would lessen the crowd; there would be twice as much of a crowd Inviting the Presidnet was fine but I would draw the line there Mr Buse moved to invite the Vice President to the rededication ceremony He felt that the crowd and the atmosphere wouldn't change whether we had the President or the Vice President We are already geared to having the President and the crowd would not be increased or diminished by having the Vice President Mr Bailey seconded the motion Chairman Kenney I strongly support the idea of inviting the Vice President and, in terms of the office, I feel it would enhance the occasion Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to invite Vice President, Nelson A. Rockefeller to attend the rededication of the Battle Green on Sunday, April 20, 1975 Mrs Battin and Dr Kessler voted in the negative. Executive Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Session Executive Session for the purpose of discussing, deliberating or voting on matters which, if made public, might adversely affect the public security, the financial interests of the Town, or the reput- ation of a person After discussion of matters of land acquisition, it was voted to go out of Executive Session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7 30 p m A true record, Attest )he Executive Clerk, Selectmen -