HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-04 BOS Packet - Released SEEECTMEN'S MEETING
Monday, February 4, 2019
Town Office Building, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Selectmen's Meeting Room
6:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are allowed for up to 10 minutes at the beginning of each meeting. Each speaker is
limited to 3 minutes for comment. Members of the Board will neither comment nor respond, other than to
ask questions of clarification. Speakers are encouraged to notify the Selectmen's Office at 781-698-4580
if they wish to speak during public comment to assist the Chairman in managing meeting times.
SELECTMAN CONCERNS AND LIAISON REPORTS
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL,CONSIDERATION
1. Review and Approve Response to Liquor License Compliance Check Violations (5 6:35 p.m.
min.)
1 Bicycle Advisory Committee Update (15 min.) 6:40 p.m.
1 Lexington Historical Commission Grant Application for Research and Corrections 6:55 p.m.
to Cultural Resources Survey (10 min.)
4, 2019 Annual Town Meeting 7:05 p.m.
- Presentation - Update on the following Warrant Article:
® Amend Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map, 186 Bedford Street(45 min.)
-Presentations - Update on the following Citizen Petition Warrant Articles:
® Amend Bylaws to Reduce CPA from 3% to 1% (20 min.)
® Appropriate Funds for Creation of Economic Development Strategy (20
min.)
® Appropriate Funds for Design and Construction of Cremation Facility at
Westview Cemetery (20 min.)
-Board Discussion - Review Potential Articles (10 min.)
5, Sustainable Building Policy Discussion (45 min.) 9:00 P,ma
6, Continue Discussion FY20 Preliminary Budget and Financing Plan (20 min.) 9:45 p.m.
No attachments, please bring the White Book,
T Vote 2019 Annual Town Warrant(5 min.) 10:05
P,ma
K Adjust Sidewalk Permit Fees (5 min.) 10:10
P,ma
9, Selectmen - Committee Appointments (5 min.) 10:15
Pma
CONSENTAGENDA
1, Approve Uses of the Battle Green
® Historical Society Children's Battle Reenactment
® Lexington Fife and Drum Tattoo
2, Approve Minutes
3, Approve One-Day Liquor License
4. Approve and Sign Proclamation - Chinese American Association of Lexington 36th
Anniversary
ADJOURN
1, Anticipated Adjournment 10:25
Pma
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Monday, February
11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, 1625
Massachusetts Avenue,
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Review and Approve Response to Liquor License Compliance Check Violations (5 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Jim Malloy, Town Manager U
SUMMARY-
Police Department will update the Board on their 2019 Liquor License Compliance Checks performed on
January 2, 2019 and January 7, 2019 for licensed liquor establishments in Lexington,
The Board is being asked to to approve letters to Tio Juan Margaritas, 438 Bedford Street and Sanyo, 21-25
Depot Square, informing them of action to be taken in regards to their liquor license violation found as a result of
the January 2, 2019 compliance check.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the letters to Tio Juan Margaritas, 438 Bedford Street, and
Sanyo, 21-25 Depot S q uare, informing them of the actions to be taken in regards to the liquor license violation
found as a result of the January 2, 2019 compliance check conducted by the Lexington Police Department.
FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen's Office
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
2/4/2019 6:35 p.m.
ATTACHMENTS:
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_F-_uCE OF--SELECTMEN
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SUZANNE E.BARRY,CHAIRMAN
JOSEPH N. PATO
DOUGLAS M. LUCENTE TEL: (781)508-4580
JILL II.HAII F--AX: (781)863-0458
February 4, 2019
Devin Richardson
Iia Juan Margaritas
438 Bedford Street
Lexington,MA 02420
Dear Mr. Richardson:
On Wednesday,January 2,2019 Alcohol Compliance Checks were conducted on establishments in Lexington that serve
alcoholic beverages. Officers advised you of the incident and that there would be a fallow up to the event.
Sale or delivery of alcohol to under age persons is a violation of Massachusetts General haws and the Lexington Alcohol
Licensing Board. See enclosed copy of the Alcoholic Beverages Enforcement Regulation. The following course of action
will be taken upon violations occurring within 3 yews: t" offense---written warning placed in the licensing file and
required training for personnel, 2"d offense ---hearing before the Board of Selectmen to determine action, including
suspension and revocation of license. Extenuating circumstances may necessitate more serious consequences on any
violations.
For your t"offense you must have all bartenders and managers trained on or off premises using a recognized alcohol
awareness training organization such as TIPS or SafeServe (on-line training will not suffice) and provide the Selectmen's
Office with a list of all the bartenders and managers wined along with a copy of the new certificate(s) for each bartender
and manager. If there is a second violation of any kind, Iia Juan Margaritas will be required to have a hewing before the
Board of Selectmen to discuss the consequences.
The Lexington Board of Selectmen and]police Department share with you, as business owners/manager and members of
the Lexington community, the common goal of consistent responsible sales of alcohol. Lt. Detective James Barry would
be glad to assist you in addressing this issue with your employees. ]Tease feel free to contact him at 781-863-9304.
Very truly yaws,
Suzanne Barry
Chairman
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cc: Lt. Detective Barry
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1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420
e-mail selectmen@lexingtonma.gov
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_F-_uCE OF--SELECTMEN
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SUZANNE E.BARRY,CHAIRMAN
JOSEPH N.PATO
DOUGLAS M. LUCENTE TEL: (781)508-4580
JILL II.HAII F--AX: (781)863-0458
February 4, 2019
Sammie Liu
Sanyo
2145 Depot Square
Lexington,MA 02420
Dear Ms. Liu:
On Wednesday,January 2,2019 Alcohol Compliance Checks were conducted on establishments in Lexington that serve
alcoholic beverages. Officers advised you of the incident and that there would be a fallow up to the event.
Sale or delivery of alcohol to under age persons is a violation of Massachusetts General Laws and the Lexington Alcohol
Licensing Board. See enclosed copy of the Alcoholic Beverages Enforcement Regulation. The following course of action
will be taken upon violations occurring within 3 yews: t" offense---written warning placed in the licensing file and
required training for personnel, 2"'offense ---hewing before the Board of Selectmen to determine action, including
suspension and revocation of license. Extenuating circumstances may necessitate more serious consequences on any
violations.
For your t"offense you must have all bartenders and managers trained on or off premises using a recognized alcohol
awareness training organization such as TIPS or SafeServe (on-line training will not suffice) and provide the Selectmen's
Office with a list of all the bartenders and managers wined along with a copy of the new certificate(s) for each bartender
and manager. If there is a second violation of any kind, Sanyo Restaurant will be required to have a hewing before the
Board of Selectmen to discuss the consequences.
The Lexington Board of Selectmen and]police Department share with you, as business owners/manager and members of
the Lexington community, the common goal of consistent responsible sales of alcohol. Lt. Detective James Barry would
be glad to assist you in addressing this issue with your employees. ]Tease feel free to contact him at 781-863-9304.
Very truly yaws,
Suzanne Barry
Chairman
SBM/kk
cc: Lt. Detective Barry
ABC"C"
1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE LEXINGTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02420
e-mail selectmen@lexingtonma.gov
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Bicycle Advisory Committee Update (15 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Peggy Enders, Bicycle Advisory
Committee 12
SUMMARY-
Peggy Enders will provide an update from the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
2/4/2019 6:40 p.m.
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Lexington Historical Commission Grant Application for Research and Corrections to Cultural
Resources Survey (10 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Marilyn Fenollosa, I-exington
Historical Commission 13
SUMMARY-
The Lexington Historical Commission would like to apply for a grant from the Massachusetts Historical
Commission in order to research and correct errors in the Cultural Resources Survey (aka the Inventory).
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to authorize the Chair to sign the I-exington Historical Commission's grant application for research and
correction of errors in the Lexington Cultural Resources Survey.
FOLLOW-UP:
I-exington Historical Commission to submit grant application
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
2/4/2019 6:55 p.m.
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III. NARRATIVE STATEMENT
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
INVENTORY OF ITS EARLIEST CULTURAL HERITAGE
INTRODUCTION: The proposed Inventory of Lexington's Earliest Cultural Heritage is
essential for the future protection of Lexington's oldest historic properties. Each year several
hundred thousand visitors from around the world visit Lexington, often drawn to the Battle
Green and a few nearby buildings. Yet the richness of Lexington's 300+ year history, and
particularly its early colonial history, is often discussed in a cursory manner because the baseline
information .-- the Cultural Resources Survey- contains limited or incorrect data.
Although approximately 100 properties from the 17th and 18th centuries have been previously
identified, as listed in MACRIS, recent research indicates that a number of properties previously
dated to the 19th century were originally constructed in the I 8th century but later modified to
add architectural features (such as Greek Revival columns) or moved to another location. At
their core, these are 18th century buildings, but some are dated to their last major renovation in
the 19th century.
Several incompletely surveyed and partially documented properties include National Historic
Landmarks whose inventory forms were compiled 45 to 60 years ago and contain only a few
sentences of description. Equally important is the need to consider historic structures and
landscape features associated with the inventoried buildings, including outbuildings, stone walls,
wells and boundary markers, which were not considered in the original inventories.
Some of the major tasks to be completed include:
• accurately identifying and describing 45 residences that were the homes of Lexington
militia, soldiers in the Continental Army and 'Town founders-,
• refining the dates of approximately 50 residences that include some of these 45
properties;
• identifying and completing inventory forms for outbuildings, structures and landscape
features dating from the 17th and 18th centuries; and
• expanding the existing descriptions of buildings and landscape features located within
the 'T'own's designated National Historic Landmark area around the Battle Green.
When completed, a thorough and corrected inventory will enable the future planning and
preservation of these resources which comprise some of the most important properties in the
Town and in the Commonwealth's colonial history. In total, it is anticipated that the proposed
inventory will identify and document an estimated 120 buildings, structures and features dating
from the 17th and 18th centuries. The intended outcome of the survey will be amore complete
inventory of historic properties so that future researchers, visitors and the public at large will
fully understand the historic landscape in Lexington during these periods.
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Ta LEVEL OF INFORMATION: Lexington's Historic Resources Inventory currently
includes approximately 2,000 buildings, structures and monuments, all on MHC.-approved forms
and posted on line on the town's website (http.s.//w�ww.le�xin ��,
commissigq/coi-n.reheii,sive.-cultural.-_re,source,s.-,s_urvey). However, as noted above, many of these
forms were compiled in the 1970s and contain limited information .-- only one or two sentences
about the resource .-- and often cite incorrect dates and other critical historical data. The proposed
survey will correct these mistakes, making the existing archive a reliable source for research,
protection and celebration of theTown's historic assets.
2. LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE: 'The 'Town of Lexington is rich in cultural resources. Its
role in the Revolutionary War created a stewardship responsibility for its historical sites that
extends to the nation at large; its later role in commercial expansion due to the arrival of the
railroad created a building boom of late 19th and early 20th century housing stock that continues
to distinguish the 'Town. Structures of the recent past -- Moon Hill, Five Fields, Turning Mill and
the Peacock Farm enclaves throughout Town, among others -- enhance Lexington's diverse
architectural heritage.
Lexington has received national and state recognition of its historic resources: four properties or
areas, the Battle Green, Buckman Tavern, the Hancock.-Clarke House, and the Minuteman
National Historical Park (which includes the Battle Green), have been designated as National
Historic Landmarks by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior for their role in the opening battle of the
Revolutionary War. Ten additional properties are individually listed on the National and State
Registers of Historic Places, in addition to the 'T'own's listed National Register Historic Districts
(the Lexington Green Historic District, the Buckman Tavern Historic District, the Sanderson
House .- MunroeTavern Historic District, the Peacock Farm Historic District and the Six Moon
Hill Historic District) and their contributing properties. The Metropolitan State Hospital Multiple
Property National Register listing (shared with the towns of Belmont and Waltham) also contains
a number of significant buildings. In addition, the recently-listed Mid.-Century Modern Houses of
Lexington Multiple Property Submission highlights the unique characteristics of Lexington's
modern architecture. In total, approximately 600 properties are protected through inclusion
within one or another of the Town-establi shed local historic districts (Battle Green, East Village,
Hancock.-Clarke, MunroeTavern).
The impact of these historic resources extends beyond the boundaries of theTown, providing
educational opportunities for historical scholars, visitors, residents and others and bringing
important tourist dollars to support the local economy. Yet the information available about many
of these resources is woefully inadequate, incomplete or inaccurate, doing a disservice to these
scholars and interested parties.
3. POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OR DESTRLJCTION: Due to continuing and rampant
development pressures, many Lexington properties are at risk of demolition .-- especially older
buildings on larger lots .-- without regard to their historical significance. Providing accurate
information about these buildings will strengthen the authority and resolve of those seeking to
protect them both at the municipal and neighborhood levels. Because 17th and 18th century
buildings are so scarce in Lexington, the impact of their loss will be especially significant.
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4. LEVEL OF LOCAL PRESERVATION ACTIVITY: The Lexington Historical
Commission was created in 1975 by vote ofTown Meeting "for the preservation, protection and
development of the historical or archeological resources" of the Town. Since that time, the LHC
has prepared an inventory of historical structures located throughout the Town that documents
over 2,000 buildings, structures and objects and is accessible through the Town web site. The
LHC administers the Town's Demolition Delay Bylaw to ensure that every effort is made to
preserve these historically and architecturally significant structures. The LHC also endeavors to
educate citizens on the breadth and importance of Lexington's cultural heritage. The five
members of the LHC and any alternates are appointed by the Town Manager.
The LHC works closely with the nine-member Lexington Historic Districts Commission,
established in 1956 by Special Act of the Legislature .-- one of the oldest in the Commonwealth .-
.- to "promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public through the
preservation and protection of historic buildings, places and districts through the development of
appropriate settings for said buildings, places and districts and through the maintenance of said
buildings, places and districts as landmarks of historic interest." The LHC and LHDC
collaborate in setting priorities, developing information and applying best practices to protect the
historic resources of theTown..
5. APPROPRIATENESS OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The proposed project embraces
the goals and objectives set forth in the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Plan 2018-2022,
specifically Goal I (Identify and Document Historic and Archeological Resources) and Goal 3
(Protect Historic Resources through Education, Collaboration and Public Awareness). The
information derived from the survey will enhance advocacy efforts to protect the earliest resources
of Lexington (Goal 4, Protect Historic Resources through Greater Advocacy) and encourage
the long term care of the properties (Goal 5, Strengthen the Stewardship of Historic and
Archaeological Resources). Lexington has much to lose if these buildings, structures and objects
are improperly documented and lost due to an underappreciation of their value to the Town.
6. DEMONSTRATED UNDERSTANDING OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:
Lexington has extensive experience with the preparation of inventory forms, working with
qualified historic preservation consultants. The Town first began documentation in the early 1970s
as part of the national Bicentennial celebrations; this was followed by significant updates by
professional consultants in 1997-1998 (Nancy Seasholes), 1999 .-2001 (Lisa Mausolf), 2009-10
(Lisa Mausolf), 2013-14 (Anne Grady) and most recently in 2014-15 (Anne Grady and Wendy
Frontiero). The LHC has also worked with a professional consultant (Bruce Clouette) to prepare
National Register nomination forms for two Lexington Neighborhoods (Peacock Farrn, 2012 and
Six Moon Hill, 2016) within the Mid.-Century Modern Homes of Lexington Multiple Property
Documentation Forrn (2012).
7. EXTENT AND NATURE OF PUBLIC BENEFIT: As noted above, all MHC inventory
forms are available on line at the Historical Commission's website
ive.-cultural.-resources.-sunLey).
The importance and availability of the T'own's historic of these resources was recently highlighted
in a Cary Memorial Library program, open to the public, entitled "Discover Your Home's History"
on September 22, 2018. Panel members included representatives of the library, the Lexington
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Historical Commission, Lexington Historical Society, the Town's Archivist and a local
architectural historian. (The program can be viewed on line at
). All revised survey forms generated
by the proposed project will be promptly posted on the website and widely publicized.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES: As
noted above(Item 6), Lexington has engaged in an ongoing process of inventory update and is well
familiar with the requirements of the MHC Survey and Planning Grant program. In addition to the
CL,G representative, the LHC and LHDC are supported by shared part timeTown employees who
act as clerk for the respective commissions and provide extensive administrative support for their
activities.
CONCLUSION: Lexington's Cultural Resources Survey .-- the Inventory .-- is extensive, and the
Town has made a concerted effort over the years to maintain and update its contents. Nevertheless,
the Inventory contains errors and omissions that must be corrected to ensure its integrity. Scholars,
visitors, residents and others rely on the Inventory for research; accurate information leads to a
greater appreciation of these assets and promotes their preservation. Although Lexington has been
a Certified Local Government since September, 2009, it has only requested MHC assistance in
maintaining the Inventory on a limited basis, using local PublicTrust and Community Preservation
Act funding. But budgetary constraints have make these funds more difficult to obtain, resulting in
this request for MHC assistance in performing the critical tasks described in this application. We
hope you will review it favorably.
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Due: Moncla February 11 2019
FY 2019 FULL APPLICATION FOR FUNDING:
SECTION 1: INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES
A. Introduction
The Massachusetts Historical Commission, a division of the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, is the
state agency responsible for the administration of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. This
act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park, Service, to grant funds to states for a wide
range of preservation-related activities. These include: completion of cultural resource inventories, nomination of
significant properties to the National Register of Historic Places, completion of communitywide preservation plans,
and other survey and planning projects. The goal is to identify all significant cultural resources of the
community--buildings, structures, sites, and landscapes--and to plan for their protection.
The attached is a Full Application for these matching funds. GRANT'S ARE 50150%MATCHING
REIMBURSEMENTGRANTS. Funding priorities will be survey and planning activities.
B. FliableApp ficants
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Eligible applicants for FY 2019 Survey and Planning Grant funding are:
1. Local historical commissions created under M.G.L, Chapter 40 sec. 8(d),
2. Historic district commissions or study committees*,
3. City and town planning offices and boards or community development offices*,
4. Regional planning agencies and state agencies,
S. Educational institutions,
6. Certified Local Governments* of Boston,Bedford,Brookline,Danvers,Easthairi,Easton,Falmouth,
Frairiingharn, Gloucester, Grafton,Hinghairi, Holyoke,Lexington,Lowell,Marblehead,Medfield,Medford,
Methuen, New Bedford, Newton,Plymouth, Quincy, Salem, Somerville, and Worcester-, and
7. Private non profit organizations.
All applicants must be able to meet deadlines, monitor project work, and have a financial system that meets federal
standards.
* If the municipal applicant is not the local historical commission,a letter including the comments of the local
historical commission must be included with the full application.
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All projects must be consistent with the objectives of the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Plan (updated
2018), which stresses the need for identification, evaluation, and protection of the state's cultural resources (available
on line at: www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/). The following project types are considered eligible for funding:
q. Intensive or reconnaissance-level inventory of historic, architectural, and/or archaeological resources.
2. Other survey and/or planning projects relating to the identification, evaluation, and protection of National
Register-eligible resources. For example the preparation of National Register of Historic Places nominations,
the development of a communitywide preservation plan or the preservation plan component for a community
master plan, the development of historic preservation public information, support of heritage tourism activities,
or the development of training and/or educational programs.
3. Development of local initiatives for the protection of historic resources, including local historic districts,
neighborhood conservation districts, design guidelines, demolition delay ordinances, and historic landscape
preservation mechanisms.
4. Studies necessary to future development or protection of a public or private nonprofit owned National Register-
listed property, including development of plans and specifications for restoration or rehabilitation. Historic
Structures Reports may include the preparation of outline plans and specifications for a Massachusetts
Preservation ]Projects Fund (MPPF) application. (Only CLG applicants may apply in this category.)
D. ]Pry ram ReLuirements and Grant Conditions
All survey and planning grant recipients are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations,
including OMB A402 revised (43 CFR t2), A-87, A428, A433, A-HO and National Park Service policies and
procedures. Before project work may begin, the MHC and the grant recipient will enter into a written agreement
that clearly identifies the responsibilities of each party. The general program requirements are defined and made
part of the agreement as Attachment A, General Provisions of the Massachusetts Historical Commission Grant
]Projects. The General Provisions, among other things, define allowable costs and matching share, allow for MHC
inspection of records, and outline the kinds of records the grant recipient must keep.
All survey and planning projects require a Local ]Project Coordinator who will be MHC's contact person for the
duration of the grant project and who should be the person authorized to assume responsibility for the administration
of the grant project. All correspondence and project information will be directed to the local project coordinator by
the MHC. The MHC will expect the local project coordinator to act as liaison with the preservation consultant (if
applicable), and to obtain, coordinate, and submit reports, authorize signatures, and prepare financial documentation
and other project information. the local project coordinator must be available diy�,in) we�ekda business�hour�vlo
attend an orientation wo ston.
E. F
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Funding for survey and planning grants is provided by the National Park Service through the Massachusetts
Historical Commission. Grants are 50150% matching renriburscirignt grants. The local share must be from a
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non-federal source-, the only exception is Community Development Block Grant funding, which can be used as a
local match. A cash match iis
:-preferable. Existing paid staff may,however, use the value of their time donated to the
project as part of the match. The donated time must be necessary and reasonable to meet the project goals and must
be adequately documented by MHC timesheets and payroll records.
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Grant requests should be for no less than $4,000 for a minimum total project cost of$8,000. Please note: All survey
project requests should be no less than $10,000 for a total project cost of$20,000.]Projects should be from 6-12
months in duration and should be able to be under contract with MHC no later than July 2019. Because survey and
plannin _gnamtsarereimbursement amts�the . m uI en ttbeforermucatip-9
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reimbursement. Upon submission of a satisfactory projectcompletion report,the recipient will then be reimbursed
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for 50%of documented eligible project cost expenditures up to the amount of the grant allocation. No partial
reimbursements will be considered. It is imperative that you have cash on hand to cover t00%of prql'ect costs.
]Project work must be completed by June 30,2020.
Because both federal and state procurement regulations require an open selection process, it is important to note that
consultants cannot-beThe applicant, if selected for funding, will receive further
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instructions on procurement procedures. Potential consultants should play no role in shaping an application.
F. AUlication Procedures
A complete, hard-copy, original Full Application (form attached) must be received at the MHC office no later
than 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 11, 2019. Faxed and Applications
should be addressed to:
Michael Steinitz,Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Survey and Planning Grants 2019
Massachusetts Historical Commission
Massachusetts Archives Building
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston,MA 02 125
G. Selection Process
Letters of intent have been evaluated by MHC staff and a subcommittee of the full Commission. The Commission
invited full applications at its monthly meeting, December 12, 2018. The full application will be due by Monday,
February 11, 2019. Full applications will be reviewed by MHC staff and the Commission subcommittee. Grant
awards will be made at the March 13,2019 MHC meeting. All MHC monthly meetings are open to the public.
H. Selection Criteria
Requests for funds will be evaluated against the following criteria. Project applicants must directly address all
applicable criteria:
If you have any questions regarding the scope of work or the work program to be submitted, please contact us at 617-727-
8470 or by email:
National Register Betsy Friedberg,Director, National Register]Program(betsy.friedberg,((i),sec.state.ma.us)
Planning Christopher Skelly,Director, Local Government]Programs(christopher.skelly((i),sec.state.ma..us)
Survey Peter Stott,Preservation Planner, (peter.stott((i),sc c.state.ma.us)
Archaeology Edward Bell,Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer(ed.bcll((i),sec.state.ma.us)
If you have any questions on funding or grant administration, please contact:
Michael Steinitz,Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer(michael.steinit7((i),sec.state.ma.us)
An electronic versionof�this a� lication is available_from_MfJC.'_on_rcq iest.
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This program has been financed in part with Federal frinds from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of'the Interior. However,
the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of'the Department of'the Interior.
This program receives Federal financial assistance for identification and protection of'historic properties. Under Title VI of'the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of'the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, the U.S.
Department of'the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of'race, color, national origin, disability or age in its federally assisted
programs. If'you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility as described above, or if'you desire
ffirther information please write to:
Office of'Equal Opportunity
National Park Service
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington,D.C.,20240.
SECTION If: GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETING APPLICATION
Full applications must contain the following:
I. Proposal Cover Sheet(Attachment A)
II. Work Program
Ill. Narrative Statement
IV. Matching Share and Budget Information (include Attachment C and Attachment D)
V. Signed Assurances (Attachment B)/Lower Tier Debarment Certification (Attachment E)
V1. Letter of Support from Local flistorical Commission
PART I-PROPOSAL COVER SHEET
Please fill out the proposal Cover Sheet (Attachment A), check off the attachments, and attach the appropriate information.
Please note that a dated Legally Authorized Applicant Signature is required.
PART If-WORK PROGRAM
Attach a prqlect narrative. In the following format, discuss each item thoroughly and concisely:
A. Define project goals and explain how the proposal will meet these goals.
B. Prepare a complete project description by phase. Define personnel working on each phase, what they will be
doing, and their relationship to specific project goals. Describe specific methodology to be used in each phase
of the project. Identify products that will result from each phase. Incorporate meetings with the MfIC into
appropriate phase. Consult with MHC'staff on typical or required work plans for your project type.
C. Outline a proposed timeframe for accomplishing project objectives, broken down by phase. Indicate proposed
starting and end dates. ]Projects must be under contract with MfIC no later than July 20t9 and must be
completed by June 30,2020. Consult with MfIC staff on typical timefrairles for your project type.
PART Ill-NARRATIVE STATEMENT
Explain in a concise statement how the proposed project relates to the past, current, and future preservation activity in the
community. Describe how the results of the proposed project will be incorporated into the community planning process, and
the extent to which the results will be made available to and used by the general public. Provide any other information on
the project or the applicant organization that would be useful to MfIC in making funding decisions. Address all applicable
selection criteria listed in Section 1,Part fl.
PART IV-MATCHING SHARE AND BUDGET INFORMATION
Complete and attach to the work program the Matching Share (Attachment Q and Budget(Attachment D) forms.
Matching Share Information: The matching share information shows the source of the match and its kind, either in cash or
services. The total should equal 50%of the total project cost.
t. Identify the amount of cash used to match the grant and its source(s), i.e., Community Development Block
Grant, Community Preservation funds,town appropriation, land assessments, private donor(provide full name).
2. Identify the dollar value of employee (in-kind) services being donated to the project, and the agency affiliation
of the employee.
3. Please refer any questions you may have on matching share requirements to MHC' before submitting the
application. information on mat�hin shape will he
consid flocations.
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The certifications of match statement must be signed by the person legally authorized to certify and commit
applicant funds (i.e. Mayor, Chairperson of the Board of Selectmen, CFO, etc.). If matching funds come from a
third party, written evidence of a firm and binding commitment from the donor must be attached to the application.
+ licants should be careful to certlfly these funds that are actually available, ar far which a firm and binding
financial commitment has been made. Uncollected pledges may NOT' be considered a firm commitment unless a
legally binding agreement exists.
L3ud �et Sheet: Identify, in the appropriate columns, which budget items are being provided by the local share and the items
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for which federal funding is being sought. Instructions for each category are as follows:
t. ]Personnel: Principal project personnel, whether hired consultants and/or in-house staff,must meet the
professional qualifications of 36 CFR 6q. Submit resumes of any in-house staff that will be serving as principal
project personnel.
a. In-Find en loyce) services: If applicable, list by title or type of work each employee who will be
contributing time to the project. Note annual salary, percent of time contributed to project, and total dollar
amount. MHC'-approved timesheets and payroll records must document time. General supervision not
directly related to the projectis not allowable as time contributed to the project.
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2. Consultant services: If applicable, list by title or function consultants who will be associated with the project.
List total dollar amount estimated for consultant services. (If you are considering hiring a professional
preservation consultant, all costs [i.e. travel, supplies, etc.] should be made part of consultant services.
Therefore,omit the travel (93) and supplies(94) sections of the Budget form on page t2.)
IF YOU NEED ADDITJONAL SPACE, ATJ'ACH A CONTJNUATJON SHEET.
NOTE: CONSULTANTS CANNOT BE PRE-SELECTED BY THE APPLICANT. FEDERAL
REGULATIONS THE SELECTION OF ALI,
CONSULTANTS PAID WITH FEDERAL FUNDS. STATE PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS ALSO
POTENTIAL CONSULTANTS MAY NOT PLAY
A ROLE IN SHAPING AN APPLICATION.
If a consultant is required after the grant award is made, the consultant position must be advertised and a
Request for Proposal sent to an adequate number of qualified sources to assure an open procurement process that
follows federal and state guidelines. After the consultant open selection process, the MHC must review and
approve the qualifications and proposals of the top three consultants before the applicant hires one. The
applicant's budget must allow sufficient funding for payment of consultant services prior to MHC
reimbursement. Please note that municipalities are required to follow Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts
General Laws(the Uniform Procurement Act) as amended November 7,20 W
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If using consultants, the applicant must affirm that professional consultants will meet the following minimum
criteria(36 CFR 6q) as appropriate to the type of project:
A Bachelor's Degree in flistoric Preservation, Architectural flistory, flistory, Anthropology,
Archaeology, Planning, or a closely related field and at least tears full-time experience in an area
re-levant to-the-miect.-or,
A Master's Degree in flistoric Preservation,Architectural flistory,flistory,Anthropology,Archaeology,
Planning,or a closely related field re-levilit-to-the-pKoject.
Mf-IC will provide further instructions on the advertising and Request for Proposals (RFP) process once a grant
award has been made. Documentation of the above qualifications must be provided before project work, may
begin.
3. Travel: The mileage rate charged to the project should be the recipient's usual rate but may not exceed the
current federal rate. Indicate total number of miles and dollar amount. Tolls and parking, if necessary to the
project and documented by receipts, are allowable costs. Meals are not allowable and cannot be charged to the
project. If a consultant is to be hued omit this section.
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4. Sulics: List major items or categories, i.e., office supplies, maps, etc. If a consultant is to be hired_omit this
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section.
S. Other: You may list other allowable costs necessary to the project.
6. Total Direct Chames: Add total dollar amounts for items I through S.
PART V-ASSURANCES/LOWER TIER DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION
The person who is authorized to sign the project agreement must also sign the Assurances (Attachment B) and Debarment
Certification (Attachment E). If a town local historical commission is applying, the Chairperson of the Board of
Selectmen must sign the Assurances-, if a Community Development Office or other town/city office is applying, the
l�avo� o� a�s�s�ots�iate official mast sign the ces. Review the items carefully before signing. If you have any
questions, call Michael Steinitz at the MI-IC.
PART VI-COMMENTS FROM LOCAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION
If the applicant is not the local historical commission and a local historical commission exists, the applicant must solicit
signed comments from the local historical commission. Attach the signed comments to the full application.
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ATTACHMENT A
FISCAL YEAR 2019
SURVEY AND PLANNING GRANT -FULL APPLICATION
COVER SHEET FOR APPLICATION PROPOSAL
DEADLINE—MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019
1 ProjectTitle: Town Invenj2L1cif its Earliest Cultural Heritage
1 ProjectType: Intensive InygnIM
1 Comm unity/Comm unities: LL-eLon
4. Local Project Coordinator: Marilyn Fenollosa/David Kelland
Address: Lexington Historical Commission
Town Office Building
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
Phone: 781-863-8188
Fax: 781-861-2780
E.-mail: mmt.fenollosa@)verizon.net
5. Amount of Funding Requested: $15000
Local Share: $15000
Total Project Cost: $30.000
6. Attachments: (Please check as completed)
• Work Program X Matching Share Information (Attachment C)
• Narrative Statement X Assurances (Attachment B)
• Budget(Attachment D) X Debarment Certification (Attachment E)
NA Local Historical Commission Comment
(If Applicable)
T Authorized Applicant Signature:
(Signature)
Suzanne E. Ba
(Name .-- please print)
Ch
(Title) (Date)
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ATTACHMENT B
ASSURANCES
In consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service,
through the Massachusetts Historical Commission, Town of Lejjngton 2EIj������
Commission,(hereinafter called "Applicant-Recipient" m
)hereby agrees that it will comply with the following:
A. Grants will be administered in conformance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies,
requirements and guidelines, including OMB Circular A402 revised (43 CFR 112), policies and procedures of the
Historic Preservation Grant-in-Aid Program, and civil rights (Title VI of 8964 Civil Rights Act)-, non-discrimination
on the basis of handicap (Sec. 506 of the Rehabilitation Act of 8973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
8990)-, age (the Age Discrimination Act of 8975)-, equal employment opportunity and labor law requirements of
federal grants,
B. All procurement actions will be conducted in a manner that provides for maximum open and free competition in
compliance with federal and state requirements, including OMB Circular A-t02 revised (43 CFR t2),
C. Adequate financial resources will be available for performance (including necessary experience, organization,
technical qualifications and facilities)to complete the proposed project or a firm commitment, arrangement or ability
to obtain such will be made-,
D. All costs charged to the grant project will be in payment of an approved budget item during the project period and
conform to the cost principles of OMB Circular A-87,
E. An adequate financial management system(and audit procedure when deemed applicable) will be maintained which
provides efficient and effective accountability and control of all property, funds and assets. Subgrantees which are
state or local governments must comply with the Single Audit Act of OMB Circular A433-, Subgrantees which are
non-profit organizations or universities must comply with OMB Circular A-t tO outlining audit requirements for
non-profit and educational institutions.
F. Matching share will not consist of funds from the Federal Government under another assistance agreement unless
authorized,
G. Applicant-Recipient will comply with required completion schedule for the project.
The Applicant-Recipient recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the
representations and agreements made in this Assurance, and that the United States shall reserve the right to seek Judicial
enforcement of this Assurance. This Assurance is binding on the Applicant-Recipient, its successors, transferees, and
assignees-, the person or persons whose signature appears below (is) are authorized to sign this Assurance on behalf of the
Applicant-Recipient.
DATE A11PPLICA NT-RECIPIENTSIGNATURE
Suzanne E. Barr
TITLE (Chairman of Board of Selectmen,Mayor or Chief Elected Official)
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ATTACHMENT C
MATCHING SHARE INFORMATION
1. Cash
Donor: Town of Lexin2ton
Source: Grant funds .- aDiplications iA-".ro gess
Amount:
I In.-Kind Services (if applicable)
Donor:
Source:
Amount: $
1 certify that the matching share identified above is available* and will be allocated to the survey and planning
project called:— Town I
(Name of Project)
(Signature)
Suzanne E. BarLy
(Name .-- please print)
ChaiL_Lexin gon Board o£Selectmen
(Title) (Date)
Pending approval by applicable granting agency
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ATTACHMENT D
BUDGET
MATCHING FEDERAL, TOTAL
(LOCAL) SHARE SHARE
t. Consultant Services 515,000 515,000 $30,000
Title/Function: Professional Preservation Consultant
Rate per flour
9 of flours or
Total Dollars Estimated
2. Personnel -In-Kind (paid)
Title/Function
Annual Salary
% Time to Project
3. Travel -Rate per Mile
9 Miles
4. Supplies -
(list each item or category)
5. Other
TOTAL PROJECT COST $15,000 515,000 $30,000
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ATTACHMENT E
Cercation R.egard.ing
Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and.
Voluntary Exclusion
Lower Tier Covered. Transactions
This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and
Suspension, 43 CFR Part 12, Section 12.510, Participants' responsibilities. The regulations were published as
Part V11 of the May 26, 1988 Federal Rester(pages 19160-19211). Copies of the regulations are included in
the proposal package. For further assistance in obtaining a copy of the regulations, contact the U.S. Department
of the Interior, Acquisition and Assistance Division, Office of Acquisition and Property Management, 18th and
C Streets, N. J., Washington, D.C. 20240
(BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE)
(1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its
principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
(2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this
certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
Suzanne E. Barr
Name and Title of Authorized Representative
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Signature Date
DI-1954
(9/88)
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Instructions for Certification
By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing
the certification set out below.
2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was
placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective
lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other
remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this
transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or
debarment.
3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person
to whom this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant
learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by
reason of changed circumstances.
4. The terms "covered transaction,," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," 'lower her covered
transaction," "participant, person," "primary covered transaction," "principal,""proposal,"
and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the
Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You
may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a
copy of those regulations (13 CFR Part 145).
5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the
proposed covered transaction he entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower
tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by
the department or agency with which this transaction originated.
6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will
include this clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and
Voluntary Exclusion-Lower tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all lower
tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective
participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible,
or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification
is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines
the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the
Nonprocurement List.
8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system
of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The
knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is
normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant
in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a
person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation
in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the
department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available
remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
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TOWN OF LEXINGTON
INVENTORY OF ITS EARLIEST CULTURAL HERITAGE
SCOPE OF WORK
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this project will be to undertake an intensive-level community-wide survey of cultural and
architectural resources in the Town of Lexington. This project will be structured to provide professional
cultural and architectural resource survey expertise to the community. Specific project goals are as
follows:
I) To conduct a community-wide survey to assess and document approximately 120 selected
cultural and architectural resources from the 17th and 18th centuries, following Massachusetts
flistorical Commission (MfiC) survey standards and methodology.
2) To identify contexts for National Register evaluation and to apply the National Register criteria to
all resources identified in the survey"
3) To submit to MHC' a list of individual properties and/or districts that are recommended for
nomination to the National Register of flistoric Places.
METHODOLOGY
The Analytical Frairiework,
The community-wide survey project must incorporate MHC' criteria and methodology, to current
standards. (See MfIC's Historic Properlies Survey Manual: Guidelinesfi)r the Identification (�fllistoric
and Archaeological Resources in Massachusetty (t992), Survey Jechnical Bulletin 81 (t993), M11C
Interim Survey Guidelines (March 1999, et seq.), M11C Interim Guidelinesfi)r Inventory 1,orm
Photographs (2009), and MfIC's Interim Guidelinesfi)r Inventory 1,orm Locational Iqfi)rmation (2016).
Both MfIC survey guidelines and the tasks and products of the survey Scope of Work meet the Secretary
of the Interior's Standards and Guidelinesfi)r Identification (1983).
The MfIC criteria for conducting a community-wide survey are designed to identify the full range of
cultural resources. Cultural resources are the physical elements in the landscape that remain from
historical patterns of human activity. There are many components of a community's historical
development that are associated with the location and type of surviving cultural resources. A community-
wide survey should therefore relate cultural resources to historic patterns of architectural development,
land use, economic development, social and demographic history, and events that had an impact on the
community. The community-wide survey should recognize ethnic and cultural diversity within the
community, and seek to identify cultural resources associated with the history of the minority social and
cultural groups and individuals that may have played a role in the community's history.
The M11('Reconnaissance Survey R)wn Report for the town and the corresponding MfIC
Reconnaissance Survey Regional Report, existing survey forms and National Register nominations on file
with the MfIC will provide a preliminary framework and base of information for this analysis. Individual
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formas and area formas will expand upon the information in the R)wn Report and will relate inventoried
properties to the significant themes in the historical development of the town.
Phase Meetings:
The project consists of four phases. ]project personnel, both the consultant and the project coordinator,
will meet with MHC staff at MHC offices in Boston to review project progress and products at the end of
each phase. Work to be carried out during each phase and products due at the end of each phase, are
described below.
The Inventory:
The community-wide survey will consider the full range of cultural resources in terms of period, theme,
property type, architectural form and style, and geographic distribution. The survey will consider those
periods of architectural and historic development from the period of first colonial European
presence to circa 1800. Significant themes of historical and architectural development will be identified,
and resources will be related to these themes.
The community survey will identify buildings and structures that are architecturally and historically
significant in the history and development of the community. The survey will include both representative
and outstanding examples of the building forms, types, and styles present in the community.
Those properties meriting additional research through dendrochronology will also be identified
MHC individual property and area inventory farms, maps and National Register recommendations will be
completed and submitted to MHC in accordance with the survey guidelines set forth in the MHC's
Historic Properties .�urvey Manual: Guidelines.fi)r the Identification (�fllistoric and Archaeological
Resources in Massachusetty (1992) and .�urvey Jechnical Bulletin 81 (1993), MHC Interim .�urvey
Guidelines (March 1999 et seq.), and MHC Interim Guidelinesfir Inventor
y Form Photographs (2009),
MHC Interim Guidelines.fi)r Inventory Form Locational It?fi)rmation (20 M), as well as the Secretary of
the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Identification (1983, copies available from the MHC'). These
publications and memoranda are all incorporated into this contract by reference. The work to be carried
out during each phase, and products due at the end of each phase, are described on the following pages.
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SCOPE OF WORK
Phase 1(6 weeks)
Tasks:
• (Start-up meeting) Meet with local project coordinator/local historical commission (ITC/111C)
and MHC staff to discuss the scope and inventory methodology of the project and to assess the
available documentary materials (111C files, collections and existing research, maps, local
histories, etc.),
• Select maps, including a working map and large-scale base map (assessor's parcel map is
preferred), to identify inventoried areas and properties,
• Determine availability of electronic mapping and parcel data and of town-based GIS data suitable
for use in the pro'ject,
• Review existing inventory forms on file at the UIC and at the MHC,
• Conduct initial research and reconnaissance survey to verify the types and geographical
distribution of cultural resources, and to develop criteria for selecting properties to be extensively
researched in the survey,
• Meet with local project coordinator/local historical commission (LPC/LHQ and MHC staff to
review the products of Phase I and discuss outstanding issues related to the selection of properties
in Phase 11.
Products:
• Working maps and large scale base map(s) to be used to identify inventoried properties
• Methodology statement, specifying:
1. Survey obJectives,
2. Criteria for selecting properties for survey,
3. Procedures to be followed in the survey and forms of products to be created,
4. Expectations about the kind, location, and character of historic properties to be recorded,
S. An assessment of existing documentation,
6. A brief description of the amount and kinds of information to be gathered about the
properties,
7. Bibliography.
Phase I will be completed by Friday October 25 2019
Phase H(8 weeks)
Tasks:
• Conduct continued architectural assessments and documentary research to identify important
historic themes, events, and persons for the survey target areas, with particular attention to
substantially synthesizing and supplementing the information already available. If warranted,
arrange meetings with property owners to examine critical interior features (in cellars,
attics and otherwise) to further substantiate age of the properties. Research collections
should include relevant local, regional and state library and archive collections, as well as web-
based research sites,
• Apply selection criteria and prepare list of specific properties to be surveyed,
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• Complete representative draft inventory forms for different property types,
• Meet with LHC and MHC staff to review property lists and draft forms.
Products:
• List of properties to be surveyed, arranged alphabetically by street address,
• Representative draft inventory forms, to be submitted in both hard copy and NIS Word format.
Phase H will be com leted b Frida December 20 2019
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Phase 111(20 weeks)
Tasks:
• Conduct intensive research of properties selected for inventory,
• Identify contexts for National Register evaluation and apply National Register criteria to
inventoried areas and resources,
• Prepare draft list of all areas and resources recommended for National Register nomination,
• Identify properties recommended for additional study through dendrochronology;
• Prepare inventory forms with photographs and property location maps. Forms for any surveyed
properties listed in the State Register of Historic Places must be marked at top front with
appropriate designation code and date,
• Submit draft inventory forms with photographs, draft National Register contexts, and National
Register recommendation to MHC and LHC for review and comment(comments to be
incorporated during Phase IV),
• In consultation with LfIC,MHC survey and MACRIS staff, develop lettering and numbering
system for inventoried properties,
• Meet with local project coordinator/local historical commission (L,PC/L,fIC) and MHC staff to
review the draft survey forms and National Register nomination recommendations.
Products:
• Unnumbered complete draft inventory forms for approximately 120 properties with photos and
locus maps for all areas, buildings, sites, structures, and parks/landscapes. (This information may
optionally be submitted in electronic form only for this project phase [CD or DVD
• Draft discussion of National Register contexts and list of all areas and resources recommended
for National Register nomination.
Phase III will be com __
LL leted by Friday, Myy 8, 2020
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Phase ITS(7 weeks)
Tasks:
• Add inventory letters/numbers to forms, if these were not added in Phase 111,
• Name NIS Word files to conform to MHC file-naming convention,
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• Complete National Register Recommendation statements to be attached to appropriate inventory
forms,
• Prepare base map(s) identifying inventoried properties,
• Prepare street index of inventoried areas and properties.
Products:
• Hard-copy numbered MHC inventory forms for approximately 120 properties (two sets with
original photographic prints: one for MHC and one for the UIC. Inventory forms must be printed
single-sided on 24 lb. bond paper of at least 25% cotton fiber content. Photographs must be 3/2" x
5'/2"or 4" x 6" digitally produced ink Jet prints using MHC approved printer/paper/ink
combinations that produce prints with a minimum 75-year permanence rating. (The paper
inventory forms should incorporate the electronic version photograph(s) in addition to an attached
photographic print. Only one archival]y-permanent paper print, of the primary view, is required
for most inventory forms, clipped -not stapled - to each form),
• Large-scale base map(s) with all inventoried areas and properties identified by inventory number
(two sets: one for MHC and one for the UIC),
• Survey Final Report(four paginated, unbound, single-sided copies (two for MHC, two for LHQ
which will include the following sections:
I. Abstract,
2. Methodology statement, including survey objectives, assessment of previous research,
selection criteria, procedures followed in the survey, description of products and
accomplishments and an explanation of how results of survey differed from those
expectations,
3. Street index of inventoried properties. Areas will be listed separately at the beginning,
arranged alphabetically by area name. Individually inventoried properties follow,
arranged alphabetically by street name. Property name (if any) and inventory number also
will be included on this list,
4. Final discussion of National Register contexts and list of recommendations for areas and
properties to be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places
S. Further study recommendations, including a list of those properties appropriate for
dendrochronology-, and
6. Bibliography.
• CD containing a NIS Word file for each inventory form. Each Word file should conform to MHC
file naming convention, and incorporate photograph(s) and map(s). The CD should also include
an NIS Word version of the final survey report,.
• A separate CD containing high-resolution TIF or JPG images for surveyed properties, identified
by street address or MAC RIS number, following MHC file naming convention for photographic
images. Digital images must be a minimum of LO megapixels in resolution.
The Survey Final Report must identify the community repository and/or municipal office(s) where
completed survey documentation (inventory forms, base maps and final report) will be made
available to the public.
Phase ITS will be completed and submitted to the MHC and LHC by Friday, June 26, 2020.
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
2019 Annual 'Fown Meeting
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Doug Hartnett, Bridger McGaw,
Dinesh Patel, Board Discussion 1A
SUMMARY-
Doug Hartnett will present the 2019 ATM Warrant article -Amend Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map, 186 Bedford
Street.
Bridger McGaw will present his 2019 ATM Warrant citizen articles - Amend Bylaws to Reduce CPA from 3% to
I%; and Appropriate Funds for Creation of Economic Development Strategy
ffinesh Patel will present his 2019 ATM Warrant citizen article - Appropriate Funds for Design and Construction
of Cremation Facility at Westview Cemetery
Board will continue general discussion on potential Town Meeting Articles
SUGGESTED MOTION:
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
2/4/2019 7:05 p.m.
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LAW OFFICES OF
NICHOLSON,SRETER&GILGUN,P.C.
ss BEDFORD STREET,SUITE 4
LEXINGTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02420
(781) 561-9160
OF COUNSEL,
ALBERT J.SRETER* EDMUND C.GRANT
asreter@nsglawyers com edgrant@nsglawyers.com
FREDERICK V.GILGUN,JR.**
fgilgiin@nsglawyers.com
DEAN E.NICHOLSON
(G/29/1�-8/12/19)
*Admitted in MA and N11
**Admitted in MA and NY 19 December, 2018
Planning Board
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington MA 02120
RE; 186 BEDFORD STREET, LEXINGTON
Dear Board Members;
This letter is filed in support of the Preliminary Site Development and Use Plan
(PSDUP), on behalf of 186 Bedford Street, LLC, Petitioner, for a rezoning of the above
property.
Petitioner is the Ciampa family, including Philip, the father, and his sons, Joe
and Tony. The Ciampa family business, the Philip Ciampa Salon, was established in
Lexington in the 1970s and is located across the street at 189 Bedford Street. The
Ciampas also own 185 Bedford Street, adjacent to 189. The Ciampas propose to move
their business across the street to 186 Bedford Street as part of a mixed use
development that would preserve most of the two existing buildings.
As shown on the attached blue and red color-coded overview rendering, 186
Bedford Street is uniquely located in a mixed-use commercial and residential
neighborhood next to the strip mall in which Alexander's Pizza is a tenant. The strip
mall is located in a commercial CN Neighborhood Business zone, as are the Ciampa
properties across Bedford Street at 185 and 189. Across from Alexander's are
commercial CLO office condos, the Knights of Columbus hall/building of various uses,
and the former Liberty Mutual building property now owned by the Town of Lexington
(Town) for temporary use of the Fire and Police departments.
186 Bedford Street adjoins Vaille Avenue to the side and is in a Residential RS
zone with Rced Street to the rear. The proposed planned development requires Town
Meeting approval of the rezoning of 186 Bedford Street from RS to Planned Development
PD.
THE PHILIP CIAMPA FAMILY
RE: 186 BEDFORD STREET, LEXINGTON
19 DECEMBER 2018
Page 2
PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND PROPOSAL MODIFICATIONS
The Petitioner began discussion with the Economic Development Officer
in October 2017. We met with Planning Director Aaron Henry on October 23.
The general take-away from that meeting was that a two-lot residential
subdivision as of right would not be a good result, given the possible
opportunity of a modernized, planned extension of the adjacent commercial
zone; the CN, CRS, and CS zones, adopted 30 years before, were becoming
obsolete; and not to propose something that would generate more school-aged
children.
The next meeting, on November 20, was intended to familiarize the Town
Manager and staff with an actual proposal. The first proposal included a
mixed-use development of a new 3,700 FT, 3-story building with 6,000 SF of
commercial space on the first floor, 26 one-bedroom and 4 two-bedroom
apartments on the second and third floors, while preserving the historic
accessory barn for office use; and an underground parking garage. The Town
Manager had requested this meeting preliminary to a "plus one" meeting with
one or two members of the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board.
The plus one meeting occurred December 21 with Selectmen Lucente
and Kelly, and Board Member Corcoren-Roncetti, the Town Manager, Assistant
Town Manager Carol Kowalski, and Planning Staff. Favorable comments were
that this could be a logical extension of the adjacent CN, which was also across
the street, perhaps serving as a modernized commercial upgrade of mixed use;
the residential one-bedroom use could provide needed options for seniors
selling and downsizing or for young people to stay in Town. Neighborhood
meetings were encouraged.
Petitioner held neighborhood meetings on February 12, 2018 at the
Knights of Columbus and at Town Hall on February 28 following the Town's
neighborhood meeting for the Fire Department use of the Liberty Mutual
building. We met very briefly with the Board following the February 28 meeting.
The Board asked we meet with the neighborhood again. The neighborhood had
objected to the scale of the new building and the density of development.
Petitioner was delayed in proceeding until it was able to purchase 186
Bedford Street in September from the Eliot Community Mental Health, formerly
Mystic Valley Mental Health (Mystic Valley). On November 1, Petitioner held
another neighborhood meeting, modifying its proposal by: reducing residential
THE PHILIP CIAMPA FAMILY
RE: 186 BEDFORD STREET, LEXINGTON
19 DECEMBER 2018
Page 3
from 30 to 26 one-bedroom units and eliminating the 4 two-bedroom units
entirely; eliminating underground parking and reducing site parking from 70 to
56 spaces; and reducing length of building by 30 feet. Neighborhood sentiment
focused on residential density being too high and suggesting more commercial,
less residential, use that would better balance a concern over 24/7 activity.
Following the November 1 meeting, Petitioner made significant
modifications to the proposal in a Sketch Plan submittal. The new building was
reduced from three floors to two floors. Residential one-bedroom apartments
were reduced from 26 to 16, all on the second floor, consisting of 13,000 GSF;
the first floor, all commercial, consisting of 14,200 SF plus access/egress stairs
and corridors. The revised building had a total GSF of 30,500±, smaller in height
than the existing building which has 2'/z stories compared to the 2 stories
proposed. Parking was reduced to 51 spaces. Petitioners intended to preserve
the historic accessory barn for its office use of 1,500 SF.
At the Board's meeting November 28 on the Sketch Plan, the Board voted
unanimously that mixed-use, residential and commercial is appropriate for this
site. The majority of the Board members felt density and design were not
appropriate as proposed. Positive comments included that the property is
larger than most commercial lots in the area and that Bedford Street has good
transportation (MBTA bus, Lexpress, Bikeway) services and some amenities
such as Alexander's Pizza; Ciampa Salon; and My Cleaners.
Board member recommendations, suggestions included, among others,
reducing density, not re-paving Vaille Avenue, historically preserving the main
building as well as the accessory barn structure. It appeared important to at
least two members to preserve the main building to the extent feasible, which
could also help preserve the existing setbacks, mature trees and the "village
feel" that benefits the neighborhood.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Both the main house building and the accessory barn are on the Town's
Cultural Resources Inventory under the jurisdiction of the Lexington Historical
Commission (LHC).
Upon further structural and other analysis of the main house building
built around 1874, Petitioner intends to preserve it, except for the wing addition
which was built around 1969. The addition is dysfunctional and awkward in
THE PHILIP CIAMPA FAMILY
RE: 186 BEDFORD STREET, LEXINGTON
19 DECEMBER 2018
Page 4
appearance and condition.. Petitioner intends a new addition to replace the
wing that would architecturally complement the character of the original
building. Petitioner has applied for an LHC determination regarding this
preservation of most of the existing house and barn, which is scheduled for
public on Wednesday, December 19.
Petitioner is preparing its PSDUP based on its intention to so preserve.
Given that the deadline for filing the rezoning petition/PSDUP to place on the
Annual Town Meeting Warrant is December 20, and that it won't have the
LHC's written determination by December 20, Petitioner's plans may need
revising after January 1. Petitioner understands that the Board's public
hearing in 2019 will be based only on the PSDUP filed December 20. In any
case, Petitioner has the right to amend its PSDUP after the public hearing.
Petitioner specifically qualifies for historic preservation eligibility per Section
6.2.2.3 with inclusion of both property structures on the LHC Comprehensive
Cultural Resources Survey.
Pursuant to Section 6.2.6.2, the Special Permit Granting Authority
(SPGA), which would be the Board on Site Plan Review following Town Meeting
approval, has broad authority to further preservation objectives by modifying
dimensional standards relating to front, side and rear setbacks, maximum
percentage of site coverage and height; the dimensional controls of Section 4.0;
off-street parking and loading of 5.1; and landscaping, transition and screening
of 5.3. While Petitioner is making a concerted and good faith effort to adhere to
zoning bylaw provisions to the extent feasible in preparing its PSDUP text,
despite there being no predetermined standards, Petitioner requests the Board
review the PSDUP in the spirit of those flexible standards associated with
historic preservation as applied to Petitioner's proposal.
REviSED PROPOSAL
Following the Sketch Plan meeting, Petitioner's proposal has been further
revised. The residential component has been reduced from 16 to 13 one-
bedroom apartments, all on the second floor and attic levels of the main house
and proposed building addition, ranging in size from 500 to 785 SQUARE FEET.
Board members had recommended 20-25% affordable; Petitioner is proposing 3
affordable apartments, or 23%.
The commercial component of the main building is all on the ground
floor, consisting of 8340 gSF, with the remaining 1,018 gsf of ground floor area
THE PHILIP CIAMPA FAMILY
RE: 186 BEDFORD STREET, LEXINGTON
19 DECEMBER 2018
Page 5
dedicated to lobbies, stairs, and elevators for access to the second floor
residential units. Petitioner intends to use the accessory barn for its Salon
offices, consisting of 1.,500 sF. The height of the proposed addition is intended
to match the physical height of the existing building leaving the combined
height of the buildings the same. The existing wings addition to be removed is
within the proposed addition footprint.
REASONS FOR REZONING
The Board's Zoning Regulations (Regs) Section 8.6 require reasons
justifying the rezoning and why it is appropriate for the area,
As shown on the attached blue and red color overview rendering
discussed at the beginning of this letter, 186 Bedford Street is uniquely located
primarily in a commercial and institutional area. One adjacent side is zoned
CN Neighborhood Business and across the street is CN, CLO Commercial Office
and the Town's municipal use of the Liberty Mutual building. Although 186
Bedford Street is zoned RS, it has had institutional use for sixty years.
Comparison may be made to the Inn at Hastings Park at Massachusetts
Avenue and Worthen Road which,rezoned residential RS property to a planned
development district that preserved, renovated and added to the institutional
historic; Dana Home structures. Although the Inn property faced a residential
neighborhood, it was proximate to First Parish Church, Grace Chapel, Hastings
Park, Hayden Recreation Center and the Town Swimming Pool and Center
Playing Fields, clearly a mixed and varied use setting.
In general, as has been noted above, reasons for rezoning may be found
in the opportunity to expand the commercial node adjacent to and across the
street from the property, with a modest, modern planned, mixed-use
development as compared to the existing obsolescence of CN, CRS, CS zones
adopted 30 years ago; the opportunity to address Comprehensive Plan goals of
increased commercial revenue, mixed-use, providing housing options for
seniors and younger people; historic preservation of structures and setting;
which are also discussed in detail below.
COMPARISON WITH DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED IN THE EXISTING RS DISTRICT
The property could be subdivided with sufficient frontage and lot size for
three residential house lots, using frontage on Bedford and Reed Streets and
THE PHILIP CIAMPA FAMILY
RE: 186 BEDFORD STREET, LEXINGTON
19 DECEMBER 2018
Page 6
Vaille Avenue, see Proof Plan, that would likely involve demolition of both
historic structures and replacement with larger and taller houses than the
existing structures, resulting in additional school-aged children for the already
impacted Lexington schools.
It is important to note the uses the property has as of right in this existing RS
District. In 1958, Mystic Valley was a non-profit educational and charitable
organization who then received a Town zoning permit for use as its
headquarters and operation of a community mental health clinic. In 1968
Mystic Valley obtained a Town zoning permit for additional office space to be
used by 38 people. In 1971 it obtained a zoning permit to renovate the barn for
use as conference rooms for staff and group therapy sessions.
Notably, such permits for a non-profit educational corporation are no
longer required. State law now exempts that and other uses from local zoning;
and these exemptions have been adopted and incorporated into Lexington's
Zoning Bylaw in Use Table Section B, Institutional Uses B.1,0 1, 02, 03 which
include uses for non-profit educational corporations, childcare centers, and
uses for religious purposes, and which are as of right and may not be
prohibited.
As to Regs Section 17 and 18, an analysis of Town fiscal considerations
and revenue enhancement is provided in the PSDUP filing herein. New real
estate tax revenue for this proposal is estimated at $91,500 which is clear
public benefit compared to no tax revenue received on this property for many
years. Regarding other permits, there are no Wetlands that would require an
Order of Conditions from the Conservation Commission.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE TOWN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICY AND OTHER POLICIES
The Lexington Housing Production Plan -- "Affordable Housing: Goals
and Strategies," dated March 2014, citing the Lexington 20/20 Vision and the
Comprehensive Plan, recommends housing options to promote diversity of
income and age, including zoning bylaw changes and incentives for smaller
scale housing that appeal to seniors and smaller households alike, with close
proximity to Town services and public transportation; that "more rental units in
Lexington" could provide more affordable options for young professionals as
they enter the workforce, as well as older residents looking to remain in Town in
more modest housing. The proposal of 13 one-bedroom apartments, including
3 affordable units, ranging in size from 500 to 785 sF, specifically addresses the
THE PHILIP CIAMPA FAMILY
RE: 186 BEDFORD STREET, LEXINGTON
19 DECEMBER 2018
Page 7
above stated; as does the property's location, uniquely suited to main
thoroughfare transportation services and nearby neighborhood amenities.
The proposal relates to several of the Implementing Actions of the
Comprehensive Plan's HOUSING ELEMENT:
➢ explore allowing housing in most or all commercial districts
(reconsidering the once prevailing view that residences and
neighborhoods cannot make good neighbors, and that a mix of
activities may benefit all parties)
➢ provide incentives for small scale housing serving a salient
housing need that would have relatively light impact on the Town's
fiscal capacity, traffic and infrastructure
➢ facilitate conversion of existing non-residential structures to
residential as compatible re-use to the existing neighborhood
fabric
The Natural and Cultural Resources Element of the Comprehensive Plan
discusses "strengthening Zoning's preservation incentives" for preservation of
existing structures in Zoning Bylaw Section 6.2 which Petitioner has expressly
adopted as an integral part of its proposal.
The Economic Development Element cites as a goal defining and
bolstering local service opportunities to avoid residents having to go to other
communities; and efforts should importantly include support for businesses
already in Lexington since they are part of the community, such as the Philip
Chiampa Salon, here since the 1970s.
The Board of Selectmen/Planning Board Economic Development Summit
of 2017 noted the loss of retail establishments from 86 to 65 during the years
2002 - 2012.
Implementing Actions for Economic Development state "mixed-use" as an
old idea having new currency whether mixed within a building, within a site,
within contiguous sites or within a district; and encourage Zoning review to
identify impediments to mined use. There is recommendation to modernize CN
District regulations for neighborhood stores which provide mix by being near
THE PHILIP CIA PA FAMILY
RE: 186 BEDFORD STREET, LEXINGTON
1.9 DECEMBER 2018
Page 9
the residents they serve and often near the residences of their staff; or perhaps
revising the zoning map to create new CN or similar districts.
This planned development proposal for 186 Bedford Street in essence is a
logical extension of the CN District beside it and across the street from it. The
PINUP uses included most of the uses permitted in the Zoning Bylaw for the
CN District., The planned development complies significantly with the
Comprehensive Plan Implementing Actions for its various Elements as above.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to meeting with
you in 2019.
Very truly yours,
Edmund C. Grant
ECG/Isg
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Joseph Ciampa
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DRAFT
Articles for 2019 Annual Town Meeting
Article I Notice of Election
Article 2 Election of Deputy Moderator and Reports of Town Boards, Officers and Committees
Article 3 Appointments to Cary Lecture Series
Financial Articles
Article 4 Reduce Community Preservation Act(CPA) Surtax Rate From 3% To t% Pursuant To
G.L. c. 44B, § 16 (Citizen Article)
Article 5 Establish Qualifications for Tax Deferrals
Article 6 Appropriate For Cremation Facility at Westview Cemetery (Citizen Article)
Article 7 Appropriate Funds for the Creation of a Lexington Economic Development Strategy (Citizen Article)
Article 8 Funding For Sustainability Actions(Citizen Article)
Article 9 Sustainability Director(Citizen Article)
Article 10 Appropriate To Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund
Article 11 Appropriate FY2020 Operating Budget
Article 112 Appropriate FY2020 Enterprise Funds Budgets
Article 13 Establish and Continue Departmental Revolving Funds
Article 114 Appropriate the FY2020 Community Preservation Committee Operating Budget and CPA
Projects
Article 15 Appropriate For Recreation Capital Projects
Article 16 Appropriate For Municipal Capital ]projects and Equipment
Article 17 Appropriate For Water System Improvements
Article 18 Appropriate For Wastewater System Improvements
Article 19 Appropriate For School Capital Projects and Equipment
Article 20 Appropriate For Public Facilities Capital Projects
Article 211 Rescind Prior Borrowing Authorizations
Article 22 Establish, Dissolve and Appropriate To and From Specified Stabilization Funds
Article 23 Appropriate To General Stabilization Fund
Article 24 Appropriate From Debt Service Stabilization Fund
Article 25 Appropriate For Prior Years' Unpaid Bills
Article 26 Amend FY20 19 Operating, Enterprise and CPA Budgets
Article 27 Appropriate For Authorized Capital Improvements
General Articles
Article 28 Confirm Street Acceptance and Title (]portion of Pelham Road)
Article 29 Civil Service Withdrawal
Article 30 Amend Town Bylaws-Reduce/Ban Polystyrene Materials (Citizen Article)
Article 31 Amend Town Bylaws to Reduce/Ban Single-Use Plastic Beverage Straws and Stirrers (Citizen
Article)
Page 1 of 2
DRAFT
Articles for 2019 Annual Town Meeting
Article 32 Addition of Capital Expenditures Committee-Related Provisions to the Representative Town Meeting
and Selectmen-Town Manager Acts
Article 33 Rename "Board of Selectmen"to "Select Board"
Article 34 Rename "Board of Selectmen"to "Select Board"- General Bylaw
Article 35 Amend Article III of Chapter I N (Citizen Article)
Article 36 Implement an Outcomes-Based Approach to Town Building]projects (Citizen Article)
Zoning Articles
Article 37 Rename "Board of Selectmen"to "Select Board"-Zoning Bylaw
Article 38 Amend Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map, 186 Bedford Street(Owner]petition)
Article 39 Amend Zoning Bylaw-Limited Site Plan Review (Citizen Article)
Page 2 of 2
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Sustainable Building Policy Discussion(45 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Jim Malloy, Town Manager t.5
SUMMARY-
Attached is the edited version of the policy dated 1-25-19 that was distributed on that same date to various
Boards and Committees. As indicated in the email on the distribution there are a number of decisions that I
believe need further discussion to be made relative to the document(all highlighted in yellow). There may also
be additional policy decisions that will need to be discussed.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I do not anticipate any motions, but a thorough discussion to reach consensus on any outstanding issues
would be useful in putting together a final document that could be circulated for consideration of adoption.
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
2/4/2019 9:00 P,m4
ATTACHMENTS:
I)escription Type
sustainblepolicy jin 1-2.5-19
BOARDF SELECTMEN_ _F N SCHOOL a CITTEE POLICY
Date Approved by BC S: Signature of Chair:
Date Approved by SC;: Signature of Chair:
Supersedes: Sustainable Design Policy, September 19,2005
Revised: 12018
The Town will design, construct, and operate its buildings to achieve the highest reasonably attainable
performance standards for health, energy and resilience, to the level which is economically viable.
Pur ose of Policy
q. To guide the overall project delivery of a Town facility from a scope, schedule and cast standpoint
while maximizing sustainability objectives.
2. To evaluate and select optimal designs which q). address the buildings intended programmed use and
which 2). minimize and mitigate the negative impacts of development, construction and building
operations on the natural environment while maximizing the health and well-being of building
occupants and the public at large.
3. To maximize onsite renewable energy production given each building's respective site and site use,
while minimizing energy use and operational casts of Town buildings consistent with achieving
health and well-being objectives of this policy
4. To provide resilient and maintainable facilities
Scope
q. This policy applies to all Town funded facility projects.
2. To the extent possible, all renovation and new projects over 80,000 square feet,undertaken by the
town should conform to I,EEDTM Silver standards. The application for I,EEDTM certification can
remain optional, subject to available funding and the discretion of the elected boards.
Resnonsibility
The Board of Selectmen and Schaal Committee are responsible for adapting this policy for school buildings.
The Board of Selectmen is responsible for adapting this policy for all other facilities. The terns "Elected
Boards"is used to identify these groups in this policy.
The Town Manager,Director of Public Facilities and]Permanent Building Committee (]PBC) shall be
responsible for the adherence to this]Policy and the Town Manager is authorized to adapt additional
guidelines,objectives and supplemental materials to effectuate this policy.
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SUS'tainble policy jin 1-25-19
Polic
The policy of the Elected Boards is that municipal and school building projects will strive to achieve the
highest reasonably attainable and cost effective performance standards for health, energy, and resilience.
q. The goals established in this policy are subject to the project having an adequate budget and project
delivery schedule to execute this policy.
2. Design teams selected for all facility projects that are subject to this policy shall include LEED
accredited professionals with demonstrated experience in designing facilities which achieved LEED
Silver standards as a minimum.
3. Optional application for formal LEED certification will be subject to available funding at the
recommendation of the Permanent Building Committee to the elected boards.
4. At the end of every project phase,the Project Design Team will prepare an end of Project Phase
Report that addresses the design's adherence to or departure from approved scope, cost, schedule and
sustainability goals. This report will be presented to the elected board(s) for which the project is
being executed.
S. The Sustainable Lexington Committee or its successor shall have an ex-officio membership on the
Permanent Building Committee. The approved ]Project Design Requirements and the project specific
IEE D Lexington Checklist shall be monitored by the Department of Public Facilities and the
Permanent Building Committee throughout the project to ensure that requirements of this policy are
met.
PolictRevisions ancl UILclates
t. No changes to this Sustainable Design Policy may be made without the formal approval of the
Elected Boards.
2. The Sustainable Design Policy shall be reviewed and updated by a Committee jointly appointed by
the Elected Boards every three years to reflect current,best practices and the highest reasonably
attainable performance standards for health, energy, and resilience and any updates to applicable
codes and reference materials.
3. The Elected Boards will be informed of proposed changes to the additional guidelines, objectives
and supplemental materials to this policy approved by the Town Manager materials every three years
or more often as needs arise.
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Continue Discussion F Y20 Preliminary Budget and F inancing Plan(20 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Jim Malloy, Town Manager t.6
SUMMARY-
This is the continued discussion on the White Book and any questions the Board may have that can either be
responded to during the meeting or will require further research and response at a subsequent meeting. My
past experience I've sought to have the Board of Selectmen approve those parts of the budget that there are no
questions or need for further information and to reserve their votes on only those matters which require
additional discussion and information.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
The only motions would be to approve the budget(here is the question) whether the Board does it in whole or
in part, which would dictate the actual motion.
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
2/4/2019 9:45 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Vote 2019 Annual 'Fown Warrant (5 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Suzie Barry, Chairman 1,7
SUMMARY-
Review and Approve 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and authorize staff to make non substantive edits
as necessary or recommended by Town Counsel or Bond Counsel.
FOLLOW-UP:
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
2/4/2019 10:05 p.m.
ATTACHMENTS:
I)escription Type
D 'M19,AIMWmmm w%),,cd Hkiklip Vlmcfm)
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TOWN OF LEXINGTON WARRANT
2019 ANNUAL,TOWN MEETING
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss.
To either of the: Constables or Town Clerk of the: Town of I.cxin ton, in said County, Greetings:
In the: name of the: Commonwealth of Massachusetts,you are; directed to notify the: inhabitants of the:Town of
I.cxin ton qualified to vete: in elections and in Town affairs to meet in their respective voting places in said Town.
PR CINCT ONE, SCHOOL,ADMINISTRATION BUII.DING-, PRECINC l'T O, BOWMAN SCHOOL,
PR C'INC,T THREE, LEXINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER-, PRECINCTFOUR, C"ARY MEMORIAL,
BUILDING-, 11 RECINCT FIVE, SCHOOL.ADMINISTIZATION BUIL,DINCp; 11 R CINCT SIN, C"ARY
MEMORIAL,BUILDING-, PR CINCT SEVL N, ESTAF3IZOOK SCHOOL, 11 PRECINCTEIGHT, SAMUEL,
HAI L.EY 11 PBL IC SERVICES BUILDING, 11 R C;INCT NINE, KEILTY HAL1, ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH,
On Monday,the Fourth Tray of March 2019
From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., then and there to act on the: following article::
ARTICLE I NOTICE OFF LECTION
Two Selectmen for aterm of three years,
One Selectman for a team of one year,
One Moderator for a team of one year,
Two members of the: School Committee, for a team of three years.
One member of the: Planning Board for a team of three years,
One member of the L,exin ton Ho A uthority for a team of five: years.
Nine Town Meeting Members in Precinct One, the: seven receiving the: highest number of voters to serve for teams of
three years-, the: one receiving the: next highest st rnu ber of voters to fill an unexpired team ending in March 2021, the:
next highest number of voters to fill an unexpired team ending in March 2020,
Severn Town Meeting Members in Precinct Two,the;seven receiving the;highest st rnu ber of voters to serve for teams of
three years,
Severn Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three, the; seven receiving the; highest number of voters to serve for teams
of three years,
Severn Town Meeting Members in Precinct Four, the; seven receiving the; highest number of voters to serve for teams
of three years,
Severn Town Meeting Members in Precinct Five:,the; seven receiving the;highest number of voters to serve for teams of
three years,
Severn Town Meeting Members in Precinct Six,the; seven receiving the;highest number of voters to serve for teams of
three years,
Severn Town Meeting Members in Precinct Severn, the; seven receiving the; highest number of voters to serve for teams
of three years
Nine Town Meeting Members in Precinct Eight,the; seven receiving the;highest number of voters to serve for teams of
three years', the;two receiving the; next highest st rnu ber of voters to fill unexpired teams ending in March 2020,
Eight Town Meeting Members in Precinct Nine,the; seven receiving the;highest st number of voters to serve for teams of
three years, the;next highest number of voters to fill an unexpired team ending in March 2020.
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You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet at the Margery Milne Battin Hall in the Cary Memorial
Building, t605 Massachusetts Avenue, in said Town,
On Monday,the twenty-fifth day of March,2019 at 7:30 p.m.,
at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by the Town
Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929, as amended, and subject to the referendum
provided for by Section eight of said Chapter, as amended.
ARTICLE 2 ELECTION OF DEP[JTY MODERATOR AND REPORTS OF TOWN
BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
To see if the Town will vote to approve the Deputy Moderator nominated by the Moderator-, receive the reports of any
Board or Town Officer or of any Committee of the Town, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of'Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: This Article remains open throughout Town Meeting and reports may be presented
at any Town Meeting session by boards, officers, or committees. In addition,the Town will consider
the approval of the nomination of a Deputy Moderator as authorized under Section 118-11 of the Code
of the Town of Lexington.
ARTICLE 3 APPOINTMENTS TO CARR LECTURE SERIES
To see if the Town will authorize the appointment of the committee on lectures under the wills of Eliza Cary Farnham
and Susanna E. Cary-, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of'Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: This is an annual article that provides for the appointment of citizens to the Cary
Lecture Series by the Moderator.
FINANCIAL ARTICLES
ARTICLE 4 RED[JCE COMM UNITY PRESERVATION ACT(CPA) SURCHARGE RATE FROM 3%,
to I'Vo PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 44B, § 16 (Citizen Article)
To see if the Town will vote to change the current CPA surcharge from 3% down to I %-, or act in any other manner
in relation thereto.
(Inserted by Bridger Mc(;aw and 9 or more registered i�oters)
FUNDS REQUESTED: None.
DESCRIPTION: This article seeks to reduce the CPA surcharge net to provide tax relief to Lexington
residents.In addition,special considerations must be given to covering debt forprevious CPA-funded
projects, maintenance of historic properties, and future conservation land purchases.
ARTICLE 5 ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS FOR TAX DEFERRALS
To see if the Town will vote to ad'just the current eligibility limits for property tax deferrals under Clause 41A of
Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws as authorized by Chapter 190 of the Acts of 2008-, or act
in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board cif Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: Chapter 190 of the Acts of 2008 allows Town Meeting, with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen, to make adjust eats to the current deferral eligibility limits.
ARTICLE 6 APPROPRIATE FOR CREMATION FACILITY AT WESTVIEW CEMETERY
(Citizen Article)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for design,engineering and architectural services
including site work, value engineering, and cost estimating to construct a new Cremation Facility at the Westview
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Cemetery and for the payment of all other costs incidental or related thereto-, determine whether the money will be
provided by the tax levy,by transfer from other mailable: funds,by borrowing,or by any combination of these methods,
or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by Dinesh Patel and 9 or more registered i�oters)
FUNDS REQUESTED: unknown a press time
DESCRIPTION: These funds will permit the design and construction work of a new crematorium at
the Westview Cemetery.
ARTICLE 7 APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE CREATION OF A LEXINGTON ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY(Citizen Article)
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to fund the cost of developing an Economic Development
Strategy report to be prepared by the Economic Development Office,said report to be submitted to the Town Manager
and Selectmen and published on the Town Website within 6 months of passage of this article-,or act in any other manner
in relation thereto.
(Inserted by Bridger Mc(;aw and 9 or more registered i�oters)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $100,000
DESCRIPTION:The funds requested under this article will go to the development of a holistic
Economic Development Strategy that will provide recommendations for changes to zoning,permitting,
design guidelines, marketing, outreach, and development mitigation.
ARTICLE 8 FUNDING FOR SUSTAINABILITY ACTIONS
(Citizen Article)
To see if the Town would vote to Amend Chapter I tO of the Code of the Town of Lexington to establish a revolving
fund or other similar mechanism, which would hold revenue, grants, or net savings generated by Sustainable Action
Plan programs to fund additional programs proposed under the Sustainability Action Plan and approved by the Board
of Selectmen-, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by Ricki Pappo and 9 or more registered i�oters)
DESCRIPTION: This article seeks to establish a revolving fund, or some other mechanism, from the
earnings of projects
jects promoted through the Sustainable Action Plan for the e
Town to invest in future:
actions proposed under the Sustainable Action Plan.
ARTICLE 9 SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR(Citizen Article)
To see if the Town will vote to raise an appropriate sum of money for the purpose of hiring a Sustainability Director
whose explicit responsibility will be, in collaboration with Sustainable Lexington,to oversee the implementation and
effective management of the recommended actions in the Sustainable Action Plan, and the Net Zero Emissions
Roadmap-, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by Ricki Pappo and 9 or more registered i�oters)
DESCRIPTION: The funds requested under this article will go to the salary and benefits for a
Sustainability Director, whose duties will include recommending, developing, monitoring, and
securing grants for programs designed to enhance Lexington's long term sustainability and resilience.
ARTICLE 10 APPROPRIATE TO POST EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
LIABILITY FUND
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to the Town of Lexington Post Retirement Insurance
Liability Fund, as established by Chapter 317 of the Acts of 2002, determine whether the money shall be provided by
the tax levy,by transfer from available funds, including enterprise funds, or by any combination of these methods-, or
act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of'Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $1,885,486
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DESCRIPTION: This Article will allow the Town to continue to fund its liability for post-employment
benefits for Town of Lexington retirees. Beginning with the FY2007 audit, the Town was required
to disclose this liability. Special legislation establishing a trust fund for this purpose was enacted in
2002.
ARTICLE 11 APPROPRIATE FY2020 OPERATING BUDGET
To see if the Town will vote to make appropriations for expenditures by departments,officers,boards and committees
of the Town for the ensuing fiscal year and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,by transfer
from available funds,by transfer from enterprise funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other
manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Seleclmen)
FU NDS REQUESTED: See the most recent version of the FY2020 budget proposals posted at litt
lexinl,tonma.L,ov/budIet.
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DESCRIPTION: This Article requests funds for the;FY2020(July t,2019-.lune 30,2020)operating
budget. The operating budget includes the school and municipal budgets. The operating budget
includes requests for funds to provide prospective salary increases for employees, including salaries
to be negotiated through collective bargaining negotiations. The budget also includes certain shared
expenses.
ARTICLE 12 APPROPRIATE FY2020 ENTERPRISE FUNDS BUDGETS
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to fund the operations of the DPW Water and Wastewater
Divisions and the Department of Recreation and Community Programs-,determine whether the:money shall be provided
by the estimated income to be derived in FY2020 from the operations of the related enterprise, by the tax levy, by
transfer from available funds, including the retained earnings of relevant enterprise fund, or by any combination of
these methods-, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Seleclmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED:
Enterprise Fund FY2018 FY2019 FY2020
a) Water
Personal Services $674,791 $771,886 $785,010
Expenses $383,853 $494,025 $508,875
Debt Service $1,470,390 $1,463,902 $1,277,412
MWRA Assessment $7,246,531 $7,128,006 $7,840,807
Total Water Enterprise Fund $9,775,565 $9,857,819 $10,412,104
b) Wastewater
Personal Services $230,757 $359,312 $355,614
Expenses $325,482 $408,150 $432,950
Debt Service $1,033,672 $1,203,004 $1,253,756
MWRA Assessment $7,402,979 $7,402,979 $8,143,277
Total Water Enterprise Fund $8,992,890 $9,373,445 $10,185,597
c) Recreation and Community Programs
Personal Services $1,278,403 $1,416,168 $1,471,683
Expenses $1,246,737 $1,434,325 $1,481,895
Subtotal-Personal Services/Expenses $2,525,140 $2,850,493 $2,953,578
Debt Service 5100,000 50 $
Total Recreation and Community Programs
Enterprise Fund $2,625,140 $2,850,493 $2,953,578
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DESCRIPTION: Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44,Section 53F/2,towns may establish
Enterprise Funds for a utility, health care, recreation or transportation operation, with the operation
to receive related revenue and receipts and pay expenses of such operation. This article provides for
the appropriation to and expenditure from three enterprise funds previously established by the Town.
The Recreation and Community Programs Fund includes the operations and programs for the
Community Center.
ARTICLE 13 ESTABLISH AND CONTINUE DEPARTMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS
To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Chapter 44, Sections 53E/2 and of the Massachusetts General Laws and
Chapter Ifo of the Code of the Town of Lexington, to continue existing revolving funds-, to amend said Chapter Ifo
to establish new revolving funds-, to determine whether the maximum amounts that may be expended from such new
and existing revolving fund accounts in FY2020 shall be the following amounts or any other amounts, or act in any
other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED:
Program or Purpose for Revolving Funds FY2020 Authorization
School Bus Transportation tJ50,000
Building Rental Revolving Fund $545,000
DPW Burial Containers $50,000
Lexington Tree Fund $45,000
DPW Compost Operations $760,000
Minuteman flousehold fla7ardous Waste Program $220,000
Regional Cache -flartwell Avenue $t0,000
Senior Services Program $75,000
flealth Programs $45,000
Tourism/Liberty Ride TBD
VisitorsCenterTBD
TBD
Residential Engineering Review giiffA
DESCRIPTION:The amountthatmaybe spent from arevolving fund established under Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E'/2 must be approved annually by Town Meeting. The Funds
are credited with the receipts received in connection with the programs supported by such funds, and
expenditures may be made from the revolving fund without further appropriation.
ARTICLE 14 APPROPRIATE THE FY2020 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
OPERATING BUDGET AND CPA PROJECTS
To see if the Town will vote to hear and act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the FY2020
Community Preservation budget and, pursuant to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee,
to appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund, or to reserve amounts in the Community Preservation Fund
for future appropriations-, for the debt service on previously authorized financing-, for the administrative expenses of
the Community Preservation Committee for FY2020-, for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space-, for
the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources, for the acquisition, creation,
preservation,rehabilitation and restoration of land for recreational use-, for the acquisition, creation,preservation and
support of community housing-, and for the rehabilitation or restoration of open space and community housing that is
acquired or created with moneys from the Community Preservation Fund-, to appropriate funds for such projects and
determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, or from estimated Community Preservation Act
surcharges and the state match for the upcoming fiscal year, by transfer from available funds, including enterprise
funds,by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods-, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Selectmen at the request(?f'the Communh�y Preseiwation ('ommittee)
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FUNDS REQUESTED:
a) Conservation Land Acquisition- TBD
b)Willard's Woods Site Improvements- $138,273
c)Archives &Records Management/Records Conservation &Preservation- $20,000
d) Battle Green Master Plan- Phase 3- $253,394
e) 9 Oakland Street- Renovation and Adaptive Re-Use- $70,000
0 Athletic Field Complex at Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School - TBD
g) Old Reservoir Bathhouse Renovation - $620,000
h) Park Improvements- Hard Court Resurfacing- $70,000
i) Park Improvements-Athletic Fields- $435,000 (Yuhiect to reduction ff'(f) isfiil4y,ftinded)
J) Playground Replacement Program- Bridge- $302,000
k) LexlIAB- Preservation, Rehabilitation, and Restoration of Affordable Housing- $99,700
1) CPA Debt Service- $3,094,680
m)Administrative Budget- $t50,000
DESCRIPTION: This Article requests that Community Preservation funds and other funds, as
necessary,be appropriated for the projects
jects recommended by the Community Preservation Committee,
the debt service on previously authorized projects, and for administrative costs.
ARTICLE 15 APPROPRIATE FOR RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECTS
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for recreation-related capital projects
jects and equipment-, and
determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including the
Recreation and Community Programs Enterprise Fund,by borrowing,or by any combination of these methods, or act
in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board of'Selectmen at the request(?f'the Recreation ('ommittee)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $125,000
DESCRIPTION: For a description of the proposed projects,
jects, see Section XI: Capital Investment
section of the FY2020 budget. The most recent version of the capital section can be found at litt
ARTICLE 16 APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the following capital projects and equipment:
a) Hydrant Replacement Program,
b) Storm Drainage Improvements and NPDES compliance,
c) Comprehensive Watershed Stormwater Management Study and Implementation,
d) Townwide Culvert Replacement,
e) Center Streetscape Improvements - Construction,
0 Automatic Meter Reading System,
g) Sidewalk Improvements,
h) Hill Street New Sidewalk Pro'ject,
i) Equipment Replacement,
J) Townwide Signalization Improvements,
k) Street Improvements,
1) Transportation Mitigation,
m) Municipal Technology Improvement Program,
n) Application Implementation,
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o) Network Core Equipment Replacement, and
p) EV Charging Stations.
and authorize the Selectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other
interests in land necessary therefor-, determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,by transfer from
available funds, including enterprise funds,by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods-, determine if the
Town will authorize the Selectmen to apply for, accept,expend and borrow in anticipation of state aid for such capital
improvements-, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Seleclmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $12,521,005
DESCRIPTION: For a description of the proposed projects,
jects, see Section XI: Capital Investment
section of the FY2020 budget. The most recent version of the capital section can be found at hit
ARTICLE 17 APPROPRIATE FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
To see if the Town will vote to make water distribution system improvements, including the installation of new water
mains and replacement or cleaning and lining of existing water mains and standpipes, engineering studies and the
purchase and installation of equipment in connection therewith, in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land
as the Selectmen may determine,sub'ject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise-,and to take by eminent domain,
purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor-, appropriate money for
such improvements and land acquisition and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, water
enterprise fund, by transfer from available funds, including any special water funds, or by borrowing, or by any
combination of these methods-,to determine whether the Town will authorize the Selectmen to apply for,accept,expend
and borrow in anticipation of federal and state aid for such projects, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Seleclmen)
FUNDSI EQUESTED: $2,200,000
DESCRIPTION: For a description of the proposed projects,
jects, see Section XI: Capital Investment
section of the FY2020 budget. The most recent version of the capital section can be found at hit
ARTICLE 18 APPROPRIATE FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
To see if the Town will vote to install and line sanitary sewer mains and sewerage systems and replacements and
upgrades to pump stations thereof,including engineering studies and the purchase of equip mentin connection therewith,
in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may determine, sub'ject to the assessment of
betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1897, and acts in addition thereto and in
amendment thereof, or otherwise-, and to take by eminent domain,purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or
other interest in land necessary therefor-, appropriate money for such installation and land acquisition and determine
whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, wastewater enterprise fund, by transfer from available funds,
including any special wastewater funds,by borrowing,or by any combination of these methods-,to determine whether
the Town will authorize the Selectmen to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in anticipation of federal and state aid
for such wastewater projects, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Seleclmen)
FUNDSI EQUESTED: $t,700,000
DESCRIPTION: For a description of the proposed projects,
jects, see Section XI: Capital Investment
section of the FY2020 budget. The most recent version of the capital section can be found at hit
ARTICLE 19 APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL CAPITA PROJECTS AND EQ Ul PMENT
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to maintain and upgrade the schools'technology systems
and equipment-, determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,by transfer from available funds,by
borrowing, or by any combination of these methods-, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Selectmen at the request(?f the School('ommittee)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $t,743,900
DESCRIPTION: For a description of the proposed projects,
jects, see Section XI: Capital Investment
section of the FY2020 budget. The most recent version of the capital section can be found at hit
ARTICLE 20 APPROPRIATE FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES CAPITAL PROJECTS
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for capital improvements and renovations, including new
construction to public facilities for:
a) Public Facilities Bid Documents,
b) Facility and Site Improvements
Building Flooring Program,
School Paving & Sidewalks Program,
c) Municipal Building Envelopes and Systems,
d) School Building Envelopes and Systems,
e) LI-IS Field House Track Resurfacing,
0 Public Facilities Mechanical/Electrical System Replacements,
g) Westview Cemetery Facility Construction-, and
h) Cary Library Children's Room Renovation Design.
and determine whetherthe money shallbe provide dby the tax levy,by transfer from available funds,including enterprise
funds,by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, to determine if the Town will authorize the Selectmen
to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in anticipation of state aid for such capital improvements-, or act in any other
manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $4,744,053
DESCRIPTION: For a description of the proposed projects,
jects, see Section XI: Capital Investment
section of the FY2020 budget. The most recent version of the capital section can be found at hit
ARTICLE 21 RESCIND PRIOR BORROWING AUTHORIZATIONS
To see if the Town will vote to rescind the unused borrowing authority voted under previous Town Meeting articles,
or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: State law requires that Town Meeting vote to rescind authorized and unissued debt
that is no longer required for its intended purpose.
ARTICLE 22 ESTABLISH,DISSOLVE AND APPROPRIATE TO AND FROM SPECIFIED
STABILIZATION FUNDS
To see if the Town will vote to create, amend, dissolve, rename and/or appropriate sums of money to and from
Stabilization Funds in accordance with Section 5B of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws for the purposes
of, (a) Section 135 Zoning By-Law, (b) Traffic Mitigation, (c) Transportation Demand Management/Public
Transportation, (d) Special Education, (e) Center Improvement District-, (f) Debt Service, (g)Transportation
Management Overlay District, (h) Capital-, (i) Payment in Lieu of Parking-, (j) Visitor Center Capital Stabilization
Fund-, (k) Affordable Housing Capital Stabilization Fund-, (1) Water System Capital Stabilization Fund, and (m)
Ambulance Stabilization Fund-, determine whether such sums shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from
available funds, from fees, charges or gifts or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in
relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Seleclmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: This Article proposes to establish, dissolve, and/or fund Stabilization Funds for
specific purposes and to appropriate funds therefrom. Money in those funds may be invested and the
interest may then become a part of the particular fund. These funds may later be appropriated for the
specific designated purpose, by a two-thirds vote of an Annual or Special Town Meeting, for any
lawful purpose.
ARTICLE 23 APPROPRIATE TO GENERAL STABILIZATION FUND
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to the previously created General Stabilization Fund in
accordance with Section 5B of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws-, determine whether the money shall be
provided by the tax levy,by transfer from available funds,or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other
manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Seleclmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: Money may be appropriated into the Stabilization Fund that may be invested and
the interest may then become part of the fund. These funds may later be appropriated,by a two-thirds
vote of an Annual or Special Town Meeting, for any lawful purpose.
ARTICLE 24 APPROPRIATE FROM DEBT SERVICE STABILIZATION FUND
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money from the Debt Service Stabilization Fund to offset the
FY2020 debt service of the bond dated February t,2003, issued for additions and renovations to the Lexington High
School, Clarke Middle School, and Diamond Middle School, as refunded with bonds dated December 8, 2011, or act
in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Seleclmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: $124,057
DESCRIPTION: This Article would allow the Town to pay a portion of the debt service on the 2003
School Bonds from the Debt Service Stabilization Fund set up for that specific purpose.
ARTICLE 25 APPROPRIATE FOR PRIOR YEARS' (JNPAID BILLS
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate money to pay any unpaid bills rendered to the Town for prior
years, to determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by any
combination of these methods-, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Seleclmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: This is an annual article to request funds to pay bills after the close of the fiscal year
in which the goods were received or the services performed and for which no money was encumbered.
ARTICLE 26 AMEND FY2019 OPERATING,ENTERPRISE AND CPA BUDGETS
To see if the Town will vote to make supplementary appropriations,to be used in con'junction with money appropriated
under Articles 4, 5, 9 and tO of the warrant for the 2018 Annual Town Meeting, to be used during the current fiscal
year, or make any other adjust' ments to the current fiscal year budgets and appropriations that may be necessary-, to
determine whether the money shall be provided by transfer from available funds including Community Preservation
Fund-, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Seleclmen)
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FUNDS REQUESTED: Unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: This is an annual article to permit adjust eats to current fiscal year (FY20t9)
appropriations.
ARTICLE 27 AP PRO PRIATE FOR A UTHORIZED CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS
To see if the Town will vote to make supplementary appropriations to be used in con'junction
junction with money appropriated
in prioryears forthe installation orconstruction of watermains,sewers and sewerage systems,drains,streets,buildings,
recreational facilities or other capital improvements and equipment that have heretofore been authorized, determine
whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy,by transfer from the balances in other articles, by transfer from
available funds,including enterprise funds and the Community Preservation Fund,by borrowing,orby any combination
of these methods-, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Seleclmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED: Unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION: This is an annual article to request funds to supplement existing appropriations for
certain capital projects in light of revised cost estimates that exceed such appropriations.
GENERAL ARTICLES
ARTICLE 28 CONFIRM STREET ACCEPTANCE AND TITLE (PORTION OF PELHAM
ROAD)
To see if the Town will vote to confirm the establishment and acceptance of the layout as a Town way the portion of
Pelham Road from Eliot Road a distance of 526 feet,more or less westerly,as laid out by the Selectmen,all as shown
upon a plan on file in the office of the Town Clerk, dated May t896 and to take by eminent domain, donation or
otherwise acquire any fee,easement,or other interest in land necessary therefore,or act in any other manner in relation
thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Seleclmen)
DESCRIPTION: This segment of Pelham Road was accepted by the Town many years ago,but the
record is unclear as to whether it was ever conveyed to the Town. This article will confirm that the
street is an accepted street, and will authorize the Town to take title to this segment of Pelham Road.
ARTICLE 29 CIVIL SERVICE WITHDRAWAL
To see if the Town will vote to revoke the acceptance of Civil Service laws for the Town of Lexington police force at
all ranks, including the Police Chief,thereby removing the police force from the provisions of the Civil Service Laws,
and the rules and regulations relating to the same,provided that this revocation will not affect the Civil Service status
of existing personnel in their current positions, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by the Board(�f'Seleclmen)
DESCRIPTION: This Article requests approval to prospectively remove all uniformed members of
the Lexington Police Department,including the position of Police Chief, from the provisions of Civil
Service law. The Lexington Police Department has been in the state civil service system since Town
Meeting votes in t9 I I (police officers) and t926 (police chief). At that time there was little state
legislation or case law dealing with employee rights or responsibilities. Much has changed since then.
The Town's Police Chief and Town Manager believe that the hiring and promotion requirements under
the Civil Service program restrict the Town's ability to hire the best applicants for the positions. The
proposed change would provide the Town of Lexington with more control over personnel choices by
allowing the Town to set its own policies, requirements and procedures for hiring and, subject to
bargaining, promoting officers. In the past, the Police Department has found it difficult to fill open
positions because of alack of qualified candidates identified through the Civil Service process,resulting
in unfilled vacancies and higher overtime costs. The change would increase the pool of potential
candidates by opening the process to qualified individuals who have not taken the Civil Service exam.
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ARTICLE 30 AMEND TOWN BYLAWS-REDUCE/BAN POINSTYRENE MATERIALS
(Citizen Article)
To see whether the Town will vote to amend the Town Bylaws to reduce or eliminate polystyrene food serviceware
and packaging, or to act in any manner in relation thereto.
(Submitted by Lin Jensen and 9 or more other registered 1�otcrv)
DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this article is to reduce or eliminate polystyrene food serviceware
and packaging in Lexington.
ARTICLE 31 AMEND TOWN BYLAWS TO REDUCE/BAN SINGLE-USE PLASTIC
BEVERAGE STRAWS AND STIRRERS (Citizen Article)
To see whether the Town will vote to amend the Town Bylaws to reduce or eliminate single-use plastic beverage straws
and plastic stirrers, or to act in any manner in relation thereto.
(Inscried by Lin Jensen and 9 or more registered i�otcrs)
DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this article is to reduce or eliminate single-use plastic straws and
stirrers in Lexington.
ARTICLE32 ADDITION OFCAPITAL EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE-RELATED PROVISIONS TO
THE REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING AND SELECTMEN-TOWN MANAGER ACTS
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Massachusetts General Court to enact
legislation regarding the Town's Capital Expenditures Committee in substantially the form below, and further to
authorize the Board of Selectmen to approve amendments to said act before its enactment by the General Court that
are within the scope of the general objectives of the petition-, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of'Reprcscntathcs in General Court aysembled, and by the authority ofthe
same, as fellows:
SECTION 1. Section 3 of Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929, as previously amended, is hereby amended by striking
the phrase "chairman of the appropriation committee" and inserting in its place the phrase "chairpersons of the
appropriation and capital expenditures committees".
SECTION 2. Section 2(c)of Chapter 753 of the Acts of t968,as previously amended,is hereby amended by inserting
after the phrase "appropriation committee"the phrase ", the capital expenditures committee".
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
(Inscried by the Board of'Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: This Article proposes updates to the Representative Town Meeting and Selectmen-
Town Manager Act to more accurately reflect the Capital Expenditures Committee's activities and
responsibilities throughout the year, including at all Town Meetings.
ARTICLE 33 RENAME "BOARD OF SELECTMEN" TO
"SELECT BOARD"
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Massachusetts General Court to enact
legislation to change the name of the Board of Selectmen to the Select Board and the title of"Selectman" to "Select
Board Member"in substantially the form below,and fartherto authorize the Board of Selectmen to approve amendments
to said act before its enactment by the General Court that are within the scope of the general objectives of the petition,
or act in any other manner in relation thereto
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of'Reprcscntathcs in General Court aysembled, and by the authority ofthe
same, as fellows:
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SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any General or Special Law to the contrary, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of
Lexington shall be referred to as the "Select Board of the Town of Lexington" and individual members of said Board
shall be referred to as "a member of the Select Board."
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
(Inserled by the Board of'Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: This Article seeks special legislation to use a gender neutral name for the Board of
Selectmen. Several other Massachusetts cities and towns have taken this step.
ARTICLE 34 RENAME "BOARD OF SELECTMEN" TO "SELECT BOARD" -
GENERAL BYLAW
To see if the Town will vote to amend its General Bylaws to change all references to the "Board of Selectmen" to
"Select Board," and all references to individual Selectmen to "a member of the Select Board"-, or act in any other
manner in relation thereto.
(Inserled by the Board of'Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION: This Article would change the name of the Board of Selectmen to make it gender
neutral throughout the Town's General Bylaws.
ARTICLE 35 AMEND ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 118 (Citizen Article)
To see if the Town will vote to amend Article III of Chapter I18 of the Code of the Town of Lexington, to improve
debate and subsidiary motion procedures, or to act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserled by Matthew Daggett and 9 or more registered i�oters)
DESCRIPTION:This article proposes revisions to Town meeting's rules of debate,subsidiary motion,
and/or amendment procedures to develop criteria for ensuring a minimum of debate has occurred
before subsidiary motions can be offered or debate closed.
ARTICLE 36 IMPLEMENT AN OUTCOMES-BASED APPROACH TO TOWN BUILDING
PROJECTS (Citizen Article)
To see if the Town will vote to request the Board of Selectmen and School Committee adopt an outcomes-based,high
performance building policy for operation of existing Town buildings and design and operation of all new Town
building and renovation projects.
(Inserted by Bridger Mc(;aw and 9 or more registered i�oters)
FUNDS REQUESTED: None
DESCRIPTION: This article seeks Town Meeting approval to adopt an outcomes-based building
management process that emphasizes a.) Setting clear targets or outcomes for the performance of
current and planned buildings in the areas of health, energy performance, energy management and
resilience-, b.) Assessing gaps against those outcomes-, and c.) Utilizing those outcomes for the
beginning stages of future building development and in prioritizing operating/capital budget pro.j ects.
ZONING ARTICLES
ARTICLE 37 RENAME "BOARD OF SELECTMEN" TO "SELECT BOARD" -
ZONING BYLAW
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town's Zoning Bylaw to change all references to the "Board of Selectmen"
to "Select Board" and all references to individual Selectmen to " a member of the Select Board"-, or act in any other
manner in relation thereto.
(Inserled by the Board of'Selectmen)
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DESCRIPTION: This Article would change the name of the Board of Selectmen to make it gender
neutral throughout the Town's Zoning Bylaw. Because changes to the Zoning Bylaw require a different
procedure than changes to a general bylaw, this Article is proposed separately from Article 34.
ARTICLE 38 AMEND ZONING BYLAW AND ZONING MAP, 186 BEDFORD STREET
(Owner]Petition)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map and Bylaw of the Town,based on the information provided in
the applicant's Preliminary Site Development and Use Plan ("PSDUP") for the property commonly known as Town
of Lexington Assessors' Map 64, Parcel 68 at 186 Bedford Street, or to act in any other manner relative thereto.
(Inserted by 186 Bed6brd St, LLC)
DESCRIPTION: The proposed Article would rezone the property from the present RS One Family
Dwelling District to aPD Planned Development District.This would allow forrenovation and addition
to the existing buildings on the above parcel which is identified on a Plan entitled: Proposed Mixed-
Use Development - 186 Bedford Street, Lexington, Massachusetts I Preliminary Site Development
and Use Plan dated December 20,2018,prepared by Highpoint Engineering,Inc. and on file with the
Lexington Town Clerk and Planning Board, with metes and bounds shown on the attached Legal
Description.
ARTICLE 39 AMEND ZONING BYLAW-IAMITED SITE PLAN REVIEW
(CITIZEN ARTICLE)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to reasonably regulate land uses protected by MGL c. 40A
§3 through site plan review, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted bVJeanne Krieger and 9 or more registered i�oters)
DESCRIPTION: The changes proposed under this article would provide for site plan review, to the
extent possible, of exempt uses protected under MGL c. 40A § 3 ('Dover amendment uses').
And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided in the
Bylaws of the Town.
Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the
time of said meeting.
Given under our hands at Lexington this 4,h day of February 20 19.
Selectmen
of
Lexington
A true copy,Attest:
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Constable of Lexington
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Adjust Sidewalk Permit Fees (5 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
James M. Malloy, Town Manager
1.8
SUMMARY-
A vote is requestedfi)r this agenda item.
It has been the Town's practice to allow food establishments in the Center to license the use of the adjacent
public sidewalks for food service. For many years, Bertucci's and Pet's Coffee have licensed the use of the
sidewalks in front of their establishments for customer tables. The Town Manager is recommending an
increase of approximately 3 percent for 2019. If the Board approves this change, Bertucci's new yearly fee will
be $3,915.00 (from the current $3,800.00) and Peet's Coffee will be $465 (from the current $450.00).
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to establish the monthly sidewalk permit fees for Bertucci's at $3,915 per year and for Pet's Coffee at
$465 per year.
FOLLOW-UP:
Town Manager's Of will process sidewalk permit requests.
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
2/4/2019 10:10 P,m4
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Selectmen- Committee Appointments (5 min.)
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Suzie Barry, Chairman 1,9
SUMMARY-
Appointment:
Town Celebrations Sub Committee
The Board is being asked to appoint Ashley Rooney and Gresh Lattimore for a I year term to expire June 30,
2019,
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to appoint Ashley Rooney and Gresh Lattimore to the Town Celebrations Sub Committee to a term to
expire June 30, 2019,
FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen's Office
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
2/4/2019 10:15 p.m.
ATTACHMENTS:
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
FOR BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Board/Committee of Interest: 1. C C 2.
3. 4.
Would you consider another Committee:
For how long should we keep your application on file?
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Full Name:
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Preferred Title (please circle) Mr./?G/Mrs./Other:
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Length of Residence in Lexington: L'l_-C aAs-
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Work Address:
Phone: Home fork Fax
Cell
E-mail: Primary: lary:
If you currently serve on a Board or Committee,please identify:
Special Training, Interests, Qualifications:
Have you been asked by a Committee to become a member?
How did you hear about the Committee? 4h P eA
Please attach a current resume, if possible. Add any comments below or on a separate page.
0CSignature: �Date: �. �me
E.Ashley Rooney
20 Hancock Rtn-i-t Li-yinutnn-MA 02420
Employment
1/2000 Freelance writer/author for local newspapers , I have 63 books with
Schiffer Publishing, which can be viewed on Amazon.
9/1990-9/1999 Youth Coordinator, Town of Winchester. Worked with
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Winchester youth to design, lead, and maintain Youth Center and peer leadership
groups; ran summer CIT program '98 and '99. Also developed the adult and youth
volunteer base; designed and coordinated community events; designed and wrote
brochures, newsletters, etc.; and developed funding and leadership training
programs. The Center grew from approximately 5 youth/day to 200.
10/1986 - 9/1990 Youth Minister, First Congregational Church, Winchester.
Developed and lead group programs on teen issues; counseled teens and/or
parents; initiated new programs. The senior high group grew from 2 to 55; the
junior high group grew from 0 to 70.
1980-1982. Director of Business Management), Resource Consulting Group, Inc..
Established business management policies, procedures, and systems; coordinated
the administrative activities of the firm's offices; wrote and edited all products,
and managed the company on a daily basis.
2/1980-6/1989. Director of Everyone's Youth Group, Lexington, MA.
Spearheaded formation of interfaith group of junior high/high school teens.
Produced a TV series on youth concerns to augment the parents' understanding.
Lectured on adolescent issues for such entities as local PTAs, Lesley and
Wheelock Colleges, Episcopal Diocese, LERN, Mystic Valley Health Center.
1975-1980. Marketing Coordinator/Communicati,ons Manager,Resource Planning
Associates. Responsible for the firm's proposals from inception to award. During
my tenure in this position, the company grew from one to four offices.
Responsible for 20+ communications department. Trained the consulting staff in
marketing and communications personnel in editing.
Summers 88 - 97 Assistant
istant Director, Lincoln Day'Camp,'Lincoln, MA. Trained
the counselors and CITs. Worked with the campers, diagnosing various problems,
mediating, and intervening.
Education
BS, English, Columbia University;
MA,Adolescent Group Dynamics, Lesley College Pastoral Counseling Course,
McLean Hospital
Awards & Grants
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1998 Winchester Hospital Community Initiatives Program
1998 Bagel Works Grant
1996 Winchester Hospital Community Initiatives Program: workshop for eighth
grade
1996 Bagel Works Grant
1995 EnKa to run Winchester Youth Leadership Collaborative Workshop on
Conflict Resolution
1995 Winchester Hospital Community Initiatives: Mock Drunk Driving Accident
1995 Winchester Hospital Community Initiatives Program: Dating Violence
Simulation
1993 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 3-year, Youth Tobacco Education
Leadership Program
1992 First Congregational Church, 3-year grant to renovate Winchester Youth
Center
1991 Runner Up in Group's Magazine National Youth Minister Contest
1990 EnKa, to run ROCK for HOMELESS
1990 Jenks Outreach, to run summer youth group
1989 EnKa, to run ROCK for AIDS-3
1989 Jenks Outreach,to run Dearashley Presents: Friday Night at the Movies.
1987 Jenks Outreach, to produce God Won't Mind__..The Making of a Rock
Benefit,
1986 Church Home Society, to produce the How to Deal... TV series.
1984 Polaroid Corporation, to produce the Telling It_Like It Is TV series.
1983 Church Home Society, to produce the Telling It Like It Is TV series.
Volunteer Activities
President of Lexington Field & Garden Club 2018-
Member of the Library Board of Trustees
Volunteer at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center 2000-
Communications Committee at Church of Our Redeemer
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B. Gresh Lattimore, Jr.
5 Jackson Court,Lexington,MA 02421
SummaXy Retired from 30 year small business lending banking career in 2005.
Chaplain Formation
2005—2006 Practicum in Spiritual Direction.Center for Religious Development,BC.
2006-2009-Completed 3 years of Hosli tal Chaplaincy training (CPE)at St.
Elizabeth's Medical Center,Brighton,MA. Completed EfM 2017.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Veterans Administration (VA),Bedford,MA (since 2007)
- Hospice Team Volunteer (2010 to present);prepared new Hospice Handbook(2017)
- Co-facilitated weekly Peer-Led Vietnam Veterans Support Group(2007—2015)
The Fletcher School of Law& Diplomacy,Tufts University, Medford,MA
-Chair,Advocates for T afts ROTC,alumni group supporting ROTC program on campus;
awarded Alumni Chapter Leadership Award(2016)
-Elected Tufts Alumni Council in April 2006 and continue to serve
-Class of 1965 Representative(2000—Present); Co-Chair of all reunions since 2000/35th...
- Raised$200,000 for scholarship aid, following 2015 50th reunion(2016)
The University of the South, Sewanee,TN
- Class of 1964 Representative,(1999-Present);Alumni Trustee, (2006—2009)
-Helped raise$500,000 for scholarship aid at 50th reunion(2014)
Lexington Veterans Association,Lexington,MA (since 2016)
- Member,Executive Board of Directors
Operation Delta Dog,Chelmsford,MA and Hollis,NH(since 2015)
- Member,Executive Board of Directors
Trinity Episcopal Church, Concord,MA (since 2011)
- Licensed Lay Eucharistic Minister/Visitor;Verger
Society of St.John the Evangelist, Cambridge (2004 to present)
- Receive gpiritual direction; Financial consultant:Attend workshops and retreats.
Education Ph.D. The Fletcher School of Law& Diplomacy (1972)
PhD thesis published by Martinus Nijhoff,Netherlands, 1973.
B.A. cum laude The University of the South, Sewanee,TN (1964)
Phi Beta Kappa;Woodrow Wilson Fellowship.
Military Service
• Active Duty(1966-1969): Served 2 years/2 combat cruises aboard aircraft carrier USS
CORAL SEA(CVA43)off Vietnam;taught 1 year at US Naval Academy
• US Naval Reserve(1972-1990): Retired with rank of Captain after 1$years of reserve duty
with Naval Intelligence.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve Uses of the Battle Green
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Suzie Barry, Chairman C,i
SUMMARY-
14istorical Society C`hildren`s F3attle I�€�enactment
The Historical Society has requested permission to use the Battle Green on April 17, 2019 for the annual
Children's Battle Reenactment from 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. (rain date April 18, 2019),
I-ex1Wi on Fife and Drum Tattoo
1
The William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corps is requesting permission to hold the annual Tattoo and
Lexington Muster on the Battle Green on Friday, May 3, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., including a small
parade from St. Brigid Parish to the Battle Green beginning at approximately 6:50 p.m.
Approval would be subject to working out the details with staff.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen's Office
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
2/4/2-019
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APPLICATION FOR,.
BATTLE GREEN PERMIT
The Board cif Selectmen issues permits for the use of the Battle Green (see attached regulations).
Please fill in this lorm completely and return to the Selectmen's Office no less than two weeks Prior
to the requested date.
NAME, PHONE NUMBER, and EMAIL ADDRESS OF A RESPONSIBLE
CONTACT: Chris Kauffman, Education and Interpretation Manager, Lexington Historical Society
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:DATE AND TIME OF EVENT: 4/17/2019- 10:00 am-2:00 pm(Rain Date-4/- 12019)
NATURE OF EVENT: Children's Battle of Lexington Re-enactment (2 sessions-AM& PM)
EXPECTED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, SPECTATORS, AND VEHICLES:
40 participants each session
DURATION OF EVENT: 4 hours
STATEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES TO BE USED: one table will be
set up on the lawn of Buckman Tavern
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SELECTMEN
January 22, 201.9
Board. of Selectmen
Town of Lexington
1.625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
RE: The 201.9 Lexington Fife and Drum Tattoo
Dear Board of Selectman,
On behalf of the William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corps, we would like t.0 make
Ilse following requests in regards to the Lexington Fife and Drum Tattoo, Friday,
May, 3rd. 2019:
Lexington Fife and Drum Parade and Tattoo:
• Assistance from the Lexington Police Department (LPD) at the Bedford. Street
crosswalk located at the Minuteman Statue.,
• Assistance from the LPD for traffic control during the 10 minute parade from
St., Brigid Parish to the Battle Green.,
• A meeting with the LPD will be requested by WDJ in March 20.1.9 to discuss
Ills event.,
Lexington Fife and Drum Tattoo Parade:
• The Parade will depart St., Brigid Parish driveway at approximately 6:50 pm and
march east on Massachusetts Avenue, bear left onto Harrington Road, and
enter the Battle Green at 6:55 pr between the Harrington House and First
Parish Church., Exact location to be determined.,
• Total number of marshers will be approximately 60 people.,
Lexington Fife and Drum Tattoo:
• Use of the Battle Green for the Lexington Fife and Drum Tattoo. The Tattoo is
expected to begin on the Battle Green at approximately 7:00 pm and last for
approximately 1 hour.
• The Tattoo involves 4 historical 4-5 historical musical groups that will each play
1.0--1.5 minutes on the Battle Green., This event will be an exact replica. of the
previous 5 Lexington Fife and Drum Tattoo.
• WDJ will request the roping off of a. performance area. on the Battle Green from
the Department of Public Works., The area.will be an exact set-up as was
carried out for the previous events.
• A meeting with the DPW will be requested by WDJ in March 20.1.9 to discuss
this event.,
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact WDJ.
Sincerely,
Susan Rubenstein
William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corps Board Member
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve Minutes
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Suzie Barry, Chairman 12
SUMMARY-
The minutes of the following meeting dates are ready for your review and approval:
® 11/05/18 Joint BOS/14DC
The Executive Session minutes of the following meeting dates are ready for your review and approval:
® 11/05/18
® 12/03/18
® 12/17/18
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to approve the minutes of;
e 11/05/18 Joint BOS/14DC
Move to approve but not release the Executive Session minutes of-
* 11/05/18
® 12/03/18
® 12/17/18
FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen's Of
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
2/4/2-019
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JOINTMEETING
Board of Selectmen and Historic Districts Commission
Monday, November 5, 2018
AJoint Meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen and Historic Districts Commission was
called to order at 7:16 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2018 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of
the 'Town Office Building. Present for the Selectmen were Ms. Barry, Chair; Mr. Pato; Ms.
Ciccolo; Mr. Lucente; and Ms. Hai as well as Mr. Malloy, 'Town Manager, Ms. Axtell, Assistant
Town Manager; Mr. Cronin, Director of Facilities; Ms. Kowalski, Assistant'Town Manager for
Economic Development; Police Chief Corr, and Ms. Siebert, Recording Secretary. Present for
the Historic Districts Commission were Anne Eccles, Historic Districts Commission Chair; and
members Robert Adams, 'Thomas Fenn, Mark Connor, Robin Lovett, Lee.-Noel Chase, Ed
Adelman and Susan Bennett(late arrival).
Joint Mee STM.-1
Discussion Article 5 A3 ro�r�ate for I�osmer II®ase Ruse Study
Ms. Eccles (HDC)noted that the Commission has so far not been part of any of the discussions
regarding the new Police Station, the main driver for the Hosmer House reuse study proposed by
Article S. Current Police Station design plans necessitate moving the House, either within the
current property or offsite to another location. Overall, the HDC would prefer that a master site
Irian for the site be developed that orients the Police Station, Fletcher Park, and Hosmer House
within a comprehensive context. Ms. Eccles noted that the Hosmer House has been discussed
numerous times over the years with no conclusion.
Mr. Cronin (Facilities Director) said no further design work has been done for a period of time
because of attention being paid to the Fire Station. Cost estimates within the Police Station
design allocate $1.1 M for moving the Hosmer House but Mr. Cronin said this price-tag is a
rough calculation.
Mr. Lucente (BC S) said the Selectman's goal is to find a use for the long-vacant Hosmer House.
It would not be satisfactory to move the House only to have it sit empty yet again. He identified
six potential options for the disposition of the House that the HDC might consider:
• Hosmer House cannot be moved-,
• The House can be moved closer to Massachusetts Avenue-,
• The House can be moved closer to Fletcher Avenue;
• The House can move elsewhere within the current Historic District-,
• The House can move to another Historic District-,
• The House can move anywhere in town, with certain restrictions.
Ms. Eccles (HDC) said the new Police Station would present a different, perhaps undesired,
visual experience for people approaching the Center from the east. Mr. Lucente (BC S) agreed
that this is a consideration for the Police Station design but it does not answer the question of
what the Hosmer House should be used for, the point of the Article 5 appropriation. He asked for
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feedback on his six options and asked what era the HDC feels the House should be restored to,
noting it has already withstood many changes and uses over time.
Ms. Eccles (HDC)believes the building should continue to evolve; the HDC is not attempting to
preserve one period in particular but whatever the new use is, it should serve the community,just
as former uses have. Ms. Eccles clarified that the HDC does not dictate design but instead
responds to design proposals.
Ms. Chase (HDC) noted that, as a convalescent home for WWI veterans, Hosmer House
performed a "civic use in a public location." 'This concept was a theme of the ADC's most recent
discussions about the property; it is how the Commission views the best future use of the House.
Ms. Barry (BC S) asked if the current Police Station re-design proposes programmatic use of the
Hosmer House. Mr. Cronin (Facilities Director) noted that the foundation of the new Police
Station, as currently designed, encroaches on the Hosmer House property line. Chief Corr
(Police) reported that Hosmer House is not included in Police programming.
Mr. Fenn (HDC) said the purpose of the HDC is to protect historic structures and educate the
public by telling a story: the HDC needs to preserve the structure for these purposes. Of Mr.
Lucente's six options, he prefers moving the House closer to Massachusetts Avenue while
staying on the same property; he also supports Chief Corr's vision of adding the porch back on,
landscaping the property, and, while the HDC does not enter into the use of historic structures,
he personally likes the concept of providing a home base for the Farmers' Market, the yearly
skating rink, storage, and public restrooms for events on the property.
Mr. Adelman (HDC) said, with the new Police Station, the question of what someone would see
entering the Center is hard to answer without a holistic vision for the full site. He is encouraged
by the night's discussion and believes a beneficial solution will be reached through collaborative
effort.
[Ms. Bennett, HDC, arrived at this point in the meeting,]
Mr. Adams (HDC) said parking is of concern in the Center and around the Police Station and
Town Office Building campus. He believes more of greenspace should not be taken to satisfy
parking demand and that more control should be applied of who parks there.
Mr. Connor(HDC) noted the difference between entry into the Center from the west, which has
historic context, and entry from the east, which is less recognizable as an historic entryway.
Rather than view Hosmer House as a structure to be "gotten out of the way", Mr. Connor
believes it should be used to advantage because it provides an opportunity to create a more
defined gateway.
Ms. Eccles (HDC) said the Center Streetscape Committee has a longstanding desire to create a
gateway in the eastern approach. She believes there is a lot that can be done with the concepts
presented tonight. Ms. Chase (HDC) agreed and summarized by saying that the HDC sees
opportunities for a gateway, for not only masking Police operations but also for integrating the
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Hosmer House with the Police Station project, and a chance to develop the area in a coherent
way.
Mr. Pato (BC S) noted that, previously, the Selectmen were told by former ADCs that Hosmer
House could not be moved at all, which posed constraints on the options that might be
considered. He is encouraged that the current HDC is willing to review the possibilities.
Ms. Ciccolo (BC S) said she likewise feels encouraged and she is excited by the potential of
could be done. However, she noted the already large Capital Plan looming ahead, which might
limit what can be done in the short term. She believes the study should go ahead to provide
clarity. Determining public use versus residential use, for example, would have impacts on a
variety of options, such as utilities and parking.
Ms. Hai (BC S) agreed that the discussion has yielded interesting ideas and the understanding of
collaboration moving forward.
Ms. Barry (BCS) noted the heavy volume of comment on the 'Town Member listsery about the
fate of the Hosmer House. Related to that, she asked if any of the HDC members believed the
structure should be destroyed. Speaking for the Commission, Ms. Eccles said she sees no reason
for demolition. Ms. Barry (BCS) asked Mr. Lucente (BCS) to clearly convey to Special 'Town
Meeting that demolition is not on the table. Instead, moving it within the same parcel and using it
for purposes such as those proposed by Chief Corr is the matter at hand.
Ms. Bennett(HDC) said, even if there was a proposal to move the House off the site, the HDC
could protect it through conservation easements on a new site.
Ms. Kowalski, Assistant'Town Manager for Development, noted that accepted practice regarding
moving historic structures is that they stay as close to their original site as possible.
Mr. Lovett(HDC) said that the HDC has discussed how diminished the Hosmer House already
is, given how much of the structure has been eliminated. He is pleased with the notion that the
porch might be built anew.
Dawn McK.enna, 'T'ourism Committee Chair, said the 'Tourism Committee has discussed the
Hosmer House at length over the years. She opposes spending funds to study reuse because good
ideas have already been floated; she does support a site master plan, however. Ms. McKenna
favors using Hosmer House as a headquarters for the many events held on the site. A
landscaping plan are needed, however. Ms. McKenna recalled thatTown Meeting previously
voted not to demolish the building but to take off the parts of the structure that were imperiled.
She feels there is already broad consensus among various groups, as demonstrated tonight, of
how the building can be used in ways to further the'T'own's economic interests and create a
gateway to the Center. She is opposed to moving the House from the site because of its history at
that location and because of the $1 I m cost projection.
Mr. Lucente (BC S) said, while he is not normally eager to spend money on consultants, doing so
for this purpose would fit the Police Station construction timeline. He believes a lot of questions
still need to be resolved. Ms. Ciccolo (BC S) agreed that technical expertise, such as what to do a
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about the foundation, is needed. Mr. Cronin (Facilities Director) said the design timeframe for
the Police Station is mid-2019; no site work would be done until approximately April 2020. The
design itself hinges on Police programmatic needs. Ms. Eccles (HDC) said the HDC envisions a
master site plan.
Ms. Chase (HDC) asked if the proposed $50,000 in STM Article 5 is enough to do what is being
proposed. Mr. Malloy (Town Manager) said the article/motion is written broadly enough to
cover the study; the scope of the study is what will dictate if$50,000 is sufficient. He believes
the main question is where the House fits best on the property. Conceptual ideas of how the
House would look and what uses it would be put to would also be priorities.
Mr. Adams (HDC) asked that a creative, high-quality landscaping plan be part of the scope of the
Hosmer House proposal. Mr. Cronin (Facilities Director) clarified that the current architect for
the Police Station does not consider the Hosmer House as within his scope.
Ms. Eccles (HDC) said including the whole parcel, and not focusing solely on the Hosmer
House, might gain more public support since Hosmer House has been a perpetual Town Meeting
topic that members may have wearied from.
It was confirmed that the ADC's preference of the six options is that Hosmer House be moved
closer to Massachusetts Avenue. Ms. Eccles (HDC) added that it should also function in a
gateway capacity. Mr. Adelman (HDC) said that if the House ultimately cannot stay where it is,
the new site should somehow retain the context and use of the original site. Mr. Connor(HDC)
said the House should serve a prominent function and be an historic landmark.
The HDC voted 8-0 to preferably keep the Hosmer House within the current site and to give the
building meaning through public use. The HDC then voted 8-0 to adjourn.
The Board of Selectmen took a 5--minute recess and resumed the Regular Session meeting at
8:18 P.m.
A true record; Attest:
Kim Siebert
Recording Secretary
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve One-Day Liquor License
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Suzie Barry, Chairman C3
SUMMARY-
The following One-Day Liquor License has been requested:
Lexington Education Foundation, Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. for the
purpose of serving beer, wine alcohol at the Celebration for Education being held at the Hayden
Recreation Center, Lower Field,
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to approve the consent agenda
FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen's Office
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
2/4/2019
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The Board of Selectmen issues one-day liquor licenses to for-profit and non-profit organizations
that serve liquor and charge either a cover charge or for each drink. Please fill in this form
completely and return to the Selectmen's Office along with a check for$25.00 made payable to the
Town of Lexington.
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
LEXINGTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Approve and Sign Proclamation- Chinese American Association of Lexington 36th
Anniversary
PRESENTER: ITEM
NUMBER:
Suzie Barry, Chairman CA
SUMMARY-
You are being asked to sign a proclamation to commemorate the Chinese American Association of I-exington's
36th Anniversary.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to approve the consent
FOLLOW-UP:
Selectmen's Of
DATE AND APPROXIMATE TIME ON AGENDA:
2/4/2-019
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Whereas the Chinese American association of Lexington (CAAL)was founded in 1983 and
has been actively serving the growing Chinese.-American population in Lexington
and,
Whereas the Chinese American association of Lexington (CAAL)has promoted volunteerism
and participation by its membership in town-wide activities including the Schools,
Town Meeting, Boards and Committees resulting in thousands of hours of donated
time and,
Whereas the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL)has been hosting a Lunar
New Year celebration fornearly three decades as pari of their contribution t®
diversity awareness in Lexington and,
Whereas the Chinese American association of Lexington (CAAL) is marking the celebration
of its 36th anniversary of its presence here in Lexington.
NOW, THEREFORE, W , THE BOAR ) F,VEI C'T`MEN of the 'Town of Lexington,
Massachusetts, do hereby set aside Sunday, February 10, 2019 as a day for all our citizens to join
with the Chinese American association of Lexington (CAAL)in celebrating the Lunar New
Year, their 36th anniversary and the diversity of ourTown.
IN i TINE, ,5 iWtlfll EOP', we have set our hands and caused the seal of Lexington to be affixed
herewith on the 4th of February 2019
Suzanne E. terry Joseph N. Pato
Douglas M. Lucente Jill 1. Hai