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Home My WebLink About2019-04-29 BOS-min April 29, 2019 Page 1 of 4 Selectmen’s Meeting April 29, 2019 A meeting of the Lexington Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room of the Town Office Building. Mr. Pato; Ms. Barry; Mr. Lucente; Ms. Hai and Mr. Sandeen were present as well as Ms. Axtell, Assistant Town Manager and Ms. Katzenback, Executive Clerk. Reorganization of the Board Ms. Katzenback, Executive Clerk, asked for nominations for Chair of the Board of Selectmen. Ms. Hai nominated Mr. Lucente to serve in that role. There being no other nominations, Ms. Katzenback closed the nominations from the floor and a vote was taken. The Selectmen unanimously voted Mr. Lucente to serve as Chair for the coming year. Ms. Katzenback opened nominations for Vice Chair. Ms. Barry nominated Ms. Hai. There being no other nominations, Ms. Katzenback closed the nominations from the floor and the vote was taken. Ms. Hai was unanimously voted to serve for the year as Vice Chair. Ms. Katzenback called a two minute recess so that Board members could take their places at the table. Mr. Lucente reconvened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. The Board thanked Ms. Barry for her service as Chair for the past three years. Public Comments David Kanter, Capital Expenditures Committee, asked for consideration be made to include the Capital Expenditures Committee to be listed on the Board of Appeals Charge as one of the major boards. Steve McKenna, Lexington High School Assistant Track and Field Coach, expressed frustration regarding the scheduling of the center track. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Ms. Hai said the Permanent Building Committee discussed the Integrated Building Design Policy at their April meeting. Mr. Pato stated the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee hosted two public hearing sessions. Mr. Lucente reported the Lincoln Park Granite Forest should be wrapping up soon. He said the Recreation Committee had a sun safety presentation from SOLaware, a start-up company founded by Lexington High School graduate. The SOLaware display is a modular sun safety education system that measures the local UV radiation level in real-time and displays the average time until viewers can expect to experience skin damage, if preventative actions are not taken April 29, 2019 Page 2 of 4 immediately. The Recreation Committee has recommended to set up one display unit as a test at Lincoln Park. Ms. Barry said she and Mr. Malloy held a meeting to discuss the possibility of a delegation to go to Antony France. In addition, she said The Town of Lincoln is now chairing the Hanscom Area Towns Committee. Mr. Sandeen said last week he presented an overview of Sustainability to the residents at Youville Place; attended a climate resilience roundtable hosted by Congresswoman Katherine Clarke, attended the Lexpride and Community Coalition event and attended the Lexington Garden Club Arbor Day Celebration. Town Manager Report Ms. Axtel said MassDOT will be doing some milling work starting on May 5, 2019 between 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. in the area of Route 225 off ramp. In addition Ms. Axtell gave a brief update on some major projects: masonry work is being done on the Lexington Childrens Place (LCP), DPW has begun work on Pelham Road, Hastings project first floor slabs have poured, work is progressing on the new Lexington Fire Station Headquarters and Visitors Center is being packed up for the move to the temporary location in Cary Memorial Building.. Grant of Location- Eversource - Massachusetts Avenue, Grant Street, & Bedford Street Ronit Goldstein, Ken Rice and Maureen Carroll from Eversource explained the petition submitted by Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining Grants of Location in Massachusetts Avenue, Grant and Bedford Streets Grant of Location to install approximately 742 feet of conduit in Massachusetts Avenue, Grant and Bedford Streets and to install three (3) manholes on Massachusetts Avenue. Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street, expressed concern regarding the noise that might come from the trucks during overnight work. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve Grant of Location to Eversource Energy to install approximately 742 feet of conduit in Massachusetts Avenue, Grant Street and Bedford Streets and to install three (3) manholes on Massachusetts Avenue as shown on the plan filed by A. Debenedtictis dated April 4, 2019. Portion of Pelham Road Acceptance - Order of Taking Town Meeting voted under Article 28 of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting to accept a portion of Pelham Road. The next step in the process is for the Board to vote the Order of Taking. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Order of Taking for Pelham Road as written. Selectmen Liaison Assignments April 29, 2019 Page 3 of 4 The Board discussed redistributing liaison assignments which would provide an opportunity to broaden each Board member’s knowledge base. The Board agreed that Ms. Katzenback would distribute a survey to each Selectman. Upon collection of the survey responses, Ms. Katzenback would develop a proposed list of liaison assignments based on the Selectmen’s ranked committee liaison preference, the committee workload and day of the week the committee meets. It is anticipated to have the proposed list of committee liaison assignment on the on the next agenda for review. Accept the Terms of the Brian Michael Adley Scholarship Fund Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to accept the terms of the Brian Michael Adley Scholarship Fund that will be managed by the Trustees of Public Trusts. Crematory Study Ad Hoc Committee Update Mr. Lucente said the Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee presented their interim report to the Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting. Next steps for the Committee include additional evaluations and development of a business plan. The next committee meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Lucente stated he will be resigning as non-voting Chair from the Ad Hoc Crematory Study Committee and recommended Ms. Barry to be appointed non-voting Chair to this committee. Special Permit Residential Development Zoning Bylaw Amendment Ad Hoc Committee Update Ms. Hai reported the Special Permit Residential Development (SPRD) Zoning Bylaw Amendment Ad Hoc Committee continues to meet monthly. Sessions were held on April 23, 2019 and April 25, 2019 to gather community feedback. These sessions were recorded by LexMedia and are available for on demand viewing. Dissolve Community Center Program Advisory Committee Mr. Lucente stated the work of the Community Center Program Advisory Committee has concluded and the Board is being asked to vote to dissolve this committee. All materials related to the work of the committee will be provided to the Clerk's Office to be archived. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to dissolve the Community Center Program Advisory Committee. Approve Limousine License Renewals Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the applications and issue two renewed Limousine Licenses to Boyadjian Limousine Service, 447 Lowell Street; one renewed Limousine License to Fusco Enterprise, LLC d/b/a Back Bay Sedan, 37 Woburn Street; and one renewed Limousine License for R&M Ride, 24 Deering Avenue. Battle Green Use Request for Daughters of the American Revolution Procession/Wreath Laying Ceremony April 29, 2019 Page 4 of 4 Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the request of the Daughters of the American Revolution to lead a procession and place a wreath on the Battle Green on Thursday, May 9, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Discuss Discovery Day The Board discussed the potential of hosting a booth at Discovery Day. It was determined having only three Selectmen would not be sufficient manpower to operate the booth throughout the whole day. The Selectmen agreed to have Mr. Lucente ask other elected Boards if they would be willing to participate together at an “Elected Boards and Committees” Booth at Discovery Day. Consent  Approve Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the minutes of March 18, 2019; March 22, 2019; March 25, 2019; March 27, 2019 and April 1, 2019.  Water and Sewer Commitments Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve the Water & Sewer Commitment March 2019 Cycle 9 billing in the amount of $257,539.78 and the Water and Sewer Commitment March 2019 Finals in the amount of $4,231.70.  Approve and Sign Proclamations Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Selectmen voted 5-0 to approve and sign the National Police Week/Peace Officers Memorial Day Proclamation and the National Public Works Week Proclamation. Adjourn Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to adjourn at 9:11 p.m. A true record; Attest: Kim Katzenback Executive Clerk