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SELECTMEN'S MEETING °" d
April 3, 1989
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
April 3 , 1989, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room Town office Building, at
7:00 p.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall , Mr. Eddison, Mr. McSweeney; Mr,
White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms, Radway, , Asst, to the
Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. Mr. Dailey
joined the meeting later,
CONSENT AGENDA
ECCLES REQUEST, PLAYGROUND PARKTNG
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the
request of Anne Laurin Eccles, 49 Parker Street, for construction of a
parking lot ad J scent to the Leathers playground at the Center Field, to
the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for review and rpcommpndati ons .
CONTRACT X89 -9 SIGNED
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute
Contract #89-9, Cleaning & Lining Existing Water Mains, as awarded at
the Selectmen's Meeting on March 20, 19890
CENTER CROSS14ALKS
Mr. White referred to the recommendations of the Lexington Center
Committee that all Center crosswalks now painted in the ladder design be
repainted at this time, over the existing design, in diagonal striping.
Tt was also urged that crosswalk repainting occur more frequently.
The L.C.C. felt -that since the existing design is badly worn, it
would, in time, wear away completely. Mrs. Batti n , L.C.C. Chairman , was
present for the discussion.
The Manager felt that the proper way to change the pattern would be
to remove the thermal plastic, at a cost of $16,000 to $26,000, before
repainting. He added that the plastic material does not accept paint
and that painting a different design over it would present a number of
problems in terms of aesthetics. He suggested that he and the L,C.C&
explore the issue further and that the crosswalks be repainted in the
ladder design for this year, at least.
Mr. White asked for the Board's authority to arrange for completion
of this work before Patriot's Day'
Mrs, Ratti n stated that at a Joint meeting of the L.C.C. with the
Traffic Committee, the four L.C.C. members were unanimous in their
opinion that zebra striping is preferable, as had always been the view
of the full committee.
It was pointed out that some crosswalks in the Center have only
stripes at the sides, with no ladder design and Mr. McSweeney suggested
that these be painted now in the zebra design, with the side stripes
painted so as to avoid the existing thermal plastic stripes.
It was the sense of the Board to go forward with the Town Manager's
suggestion to repaint, as is, the ladder design crosswalks, and as
suggested by Mr. McSweeney, to install zebra striping on all Center
crosswalks with only side lines. The thermo plastic l adderi ng will be
phased out over two years, to be replaced by the zebra design as soon as
possible.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept as
presented the minutes of SQ? ectme,n' s Meetings on February 13, 1989
(Executive Session) and on February 20, 19890
RETREAT OF FRTTTSH TROOPS
Upon mot.i on duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
request of John H. Vann, Major General , Mass. Council of Minute Men F.
Militia, for use of Hastings Park on April 1, 1.989. from 2:00 p.m. to
2:45 p.m., and the use of Hastings Park on April 16,' 1989, from 1:00 to
1:45 p.m. and 'on the same day, the use of Tower Park from 2:35 p.m. to
3:15 p.m.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE FORUM
Co- Chairman Robert Cushman, Human Services Committee, and Stephen
Baran, Human Services Coordinator, met with the Board to review the
Committee's proposal to present a town -wide forum on substance abuse in
children and adolescents.
Mr. McSweeney urged the Board's endorsement and fQl t that as ' many
Town agencies as possible should he involved in procedures to gain
public input.
Mr. Cushman referred to School Supt, Philip Geiger's "Proposal to
Lexington Human Services Commission to E s t a b l i s h Town/School Services
for Youth", which focussed on the hiring of a Professional C r i s i s
Counselor.
Questions arose on aspects of it such as sources of funding for the
Crisis Counselor. The H.S.C. was advised to carefully consider all
facets of the proposal before acceptance.
The Boars' expressed its wholehearted support of the concept of the
Human Services Committee proposal for a town -wide forum.
WAPRANT A.PTI CLES
RECREATION COMMTTTEE
Mr. White reported that it appears that the Recreation Committee
will recommend indefinite postponement of Article 32, Lincoln Street,
restrooms, because of neighborhood opposition to the siting proposed.
The Manager said he would support Article 33, reconstruction of
Harrington School playing fields, ($180,000) but not Article 34, which
requests $10,000 for playground equipment. He noted that $9,000+
remains unspent of the Committee's 1987 appropriation for that purpose,
and saw no need to add to that fund.
Mr. Marshall felt that it would not be good strategy to oppose the
appropriation, which had been provided to fund a phase of the
Committee's long term plan and recommended leaving the $10,000 in. He
pointed out that ci ti zer committees may be held up waiting for
preparation of bids by Town staff, and should not be penalized because
of that situation. Mr. Dailey agreed that it might be sendi na a.
negative message to a good committee, when it had not been at fault.
There was general agreement that the 510,000 request will be
supported.
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RQga rd i ng Article 33, reconstruction of Harri rgton pl ayf i el ds , Mrs.
smith fPl t that, in view of other demands on Town funding, it should be
given low-priori unless there i s an overriding safety factor and
suggested phasing in the pro over a two -year period. Mr. White
responded that the fields were not now of the caliber Pxpected in
i_exi ngton due to hazardous condi ti ons and fel t #that hi gh qual i ty f i el ds
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Mr. Marshall viewed the 2 - year phasing of the project as n
economi feasible.
Theres wa's reference to Article 38, School computers, not as yet
taker tip and the impact of the request for $1,850,000 or other funding
requests. Mr. Dailey felt that there would have to be a trade -off
somewhere and reserved his decision on Article 33, for the time bei nn.
There was a general sense of agreement that the Board would not
oppose Article 33.
EXECUTIVE SESSIOM
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call
vote, Mrs, Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Edd i son , Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney,
to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of litigation,
with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly mace and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
7:54 p.m.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
A p r i 1 5, 1989
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday,
April 5, 1989, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room , Town Building, at
7:00 p.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mr.
McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms. Radway,
Asst, to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
P.ESOLUTI ON , U.S.S. LEXINGTON
Mrs Smith noted the rpques t of County Commissioner Dave P avl oc k ,
Escambi a County, Florida, for acknowledgement by the Board of ceremoni
marking the move of the U. S.S. Lexington to a new berth at Pensacola on
April 28.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a
Resolution to be sent on the occasion of the move to Pensacola, Florida,
of the Battleship U.S.S. Lexington on April ?_8, 19890
HAYnFN PRECI STON TEAM
A telegram, sent by Mr. Dai 1 ey on behalf of t Board,
congratulating the Hayden Precision Skating Te on its success in the
L±. S. National Precision Skating Tournament, was read by the Chairman.
Board members thanked Mr. Dai 1 ev for sending this acknowledgement.
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$ON COMMITMENT OF STP EET OPENING PERMIT FEES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
commitment of Street opening Permit Fees, in the amount of $75.00
TOWN MEETING
Mr. White gave a run --down on the probable scenario to be expected
at that night's session of Town Meeting, noting the Board's positi on
all Articles which had been decided upon, to date.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to support Article
35, LEXPRESS request for funding in the amount of $250 ,000. The
Chairman noted Mr. McSwepney's reservations on whether low ridership on
the buses warranted continued funding at that level.
Also voted was support of the following
Article 54, Cable License Fees
Articles 39 and 40, Conservation Commission 1-and Acceptance
Article 58, Abandonment of old Allen Street
Following brief discussion, the proposed amendment to the General
By-law regarding Committee Purpose, it. was voted 4 to 1, with Mr. Dailey
voting in the negative, to oppose Article 49 .
14. 39 , CABLE REVENUE T NFORMATION
Mr. McSweenpv referred to a memo dated February 1.5 , from
Commissioner Niles, of the Community Antenna Television Commission,
requesting the Board's support of House Bill 39, which would require
cable operators to provide annual income statements to local officials
and to the public .
A draft letter, urging the support of the Co- Chairmen , of the
Government Regulations Committee, and recommending an amendment to the
Bill, was reviewed.
T t, was agreed to approve the letter, to be signed by Chairman Smith
on behalf of the Board.
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PUFL I C HEARING, ECI SON , NOPTH STREET
Mrs Smith opened a Public Hearing on the petition of the Boston
Edison Company for permission to install conduit in North Street. Edward
Chisholm explained the scope of the project and the need to service a
new home at 160 North Street.
DPW Di rector Sp i ers ' m emo, recommending approval of the petition,,
was read by the Chairman. There being no other comments offered, the
hearing was declared closed.
�!pon motion duly made and sec it was voted to approve, the
petition, plan and orders of Roston Edison Company for the purpose of
obtaining a grant of location for installation ,of approximately 25 feet
of conduit in forth Street, pas tprl y approximately 33 feet south of the
Burlington Town 1. i ne .
BOSTON PALLET BANNER
The Board considered the request of Paul C i ano , Coordinator of
Visual Arts in the School System, for permission to i nstall a hanner
over Mass. Avenue publ ici zi rg the April 29th performance of the Ballet
Theatre of Boston.
Although there i s no formal policy on such requests, the Poard had,
in the Past, allowed only banners relating to town -wide interests to be
hung, It was felt that overhead messages could be distracting to
motori for pedestrians.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was
7:46 P.N.
A true record, Attest:
voted to adjourn at
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Executive Clerk
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
April to , 1989 1
A regular meeting of the Foard of Spl pctmen was held on Mnnday,
April 10, ' n *� , 4 n the Sel ectmen' s Meeting Room, Town office Rui l di ng ,
at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr Eddi son , Mr oa i l Pv, Mr
McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Vanager ; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel ; '�s . Radway,
Assistant to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk were present
ARTICLE 52 - RETIREMENT' ROAR0
John Ryan, Comptrol Robert Gary and Robert Cunha were present
for final report on the Retirement Board's proposals under Article 52,
as previously discussed on March 13th. It was noted that the Selectmen
had indicated their support, as recommended by the Retirement Board of
the removal of the $30,0000 cap on pensions; an increase in the
supplemental dependent allowance; compensation for persons working
beyond age 70; and ten years vesting for ordinary disability retirement
for non-veterans.
At the March 13th discussion, the Retirement Board had not reached
its final conclusions on a further proposal under Article 52 to accept
State funding of the Town's pension system but felt it might be wi to
take the final year allowed before the deadline to gather more
information on the complex issue.
Based on further consideration, the Retirement Board recommended
not to accept full funding at this time, but to resubmit the proposal in
1990, when more is known about activity at the State level and details
of expected technical changes in legislation can be studied.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to recommend
acceptance of all provisions presented in Article 52 with the exception
of the option of receiving State funding .
TPAFFIC COMMITTEE REPOPT, FERN/PLEASANT STREETS
Peter Chal pi n, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee,
read his committee's recommendations on the request of Robert Croston
for relief from the impact of traffic on P and Fern Streets
generated by customers of the Wilson Farm stand. Mr. Croston, 15
Pleasant Street, and other area residents were present.
Regarding the Committee's rpcommendat i on to extent! "No Parking" to
#29 Pleasant Street, on both sides, Mr . Croston s need t .o ex tend the
ban beyond that limit. He supported the Committee's recommendations for
installation of a crosswalk on Pleasant Street at Fern Street, but said
he preferred gravel to bituminous berm for the sidewalk.
A fourth recommendation of the Committee had been to relocate the
southernmost parking l entrance to Wilson's to a point 175' further
south and to create a left turn stacking lane by widening Pleasant
Street 3 - 4 ft, on the odd numbered side. M r. Croston objected to
striping in the road.
Mr. Wilson, representing Wilson Farm, said he had no objection to
the crosswalk, but would object to the extent of the curbing proposed.
He had no particular objection to relocation of the entrance, but
suggested that final decision be deferred pending discussion of details
with the stand owners.
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Mr Dailey felt that extending s i d e w a l k to #20 wou ld narrow the
road significantly and said hp would not support "No Parking" nn the odd
side.
Mr. Marsha said he was s with Mr. Wilson suggestion
to postpone dPci s i on on the Pntrance. He asked that Mr. Chal pi n meet
again with the neighbors and the U;i l sons and based on that mpeti ng, to
make more specific recommendations on the entrance issue.
Members of the Board agreed to that procedure, and will again
discuss the matter when the Traffic Committee's next report is received.
EXEMPLARY TEACHERc! AWARDS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ac knowl edge the
1989 Exemplary Teachers .Awards to Kevin G. r "cCarthy and Sara R. Prooks ,
and to express in a Resolution, the appreciation of the Board of
Selectmen for their exemplary service to the Town.
AGREEMEN NATI]RE/ FITNESS PATS!
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and
execute an Agreement between the Town of Lexington and Hayden Recreation
Centre, Inc. regarding use of land belonging to Hayden Recreation Centre
as a port nn of the Fitness Nature Path, as requested by Town Counsel .
CONSENT AGENDA
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Upon motion duly made and seconded,
Commitment of the following Charges;
Street opening Permit Fees
Sewer, f i n a l bills, March
Sewer, Cycle 9 rental
Water, March F=inal bills
'Water, March, Miscellaneous
it was voted to approve
$ 175.00
$2,775.76
$ 750.00
$2,710.48
$ 174.00
APATFMTMT-�
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
abatements of Water Charges, $30.22; Sewer Charges, $896,76; and Demand
Charges, $10.00.
SEWER CHARGE, LETU OF BETTERMENT
Upon motion duly madQ and seconded, it was voted to approve Sewer
Charges in Lieu of RettPrment to Rurl i ngton Village Associates c/o
Northland Investment Corp. 2150 Washington Street, Newton, MA in the
amount of $12,476.76, for Lot #75 -11A, Lowell Street.
ARTICLE 59, CIVILIAN REVIEI�! BOARD
Upon motion duly made and seconded, i+ was voted to oppose the
proposal for creation of a C i v i l i a n Review Board, Article 5-
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ARTICLE 45, HILTON HOTEL
Mrs. Smith, having reviewed the report of the Planning Board on
Article 45, (rezoning from CRO to CD on Hartwell Avenue) noted that shw
saw no negative impact from the proposed development and that in WANO
addition to supplying a useful amenity on Hartwell Avenue it would
provide property and room tax d o l l a r s to the Town.
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Upon motion dul v made and secondee , it was voted to support Article
45.
ARTICLES 55 & 56
Mr. Marshall reported that he and Nor. Eddison had met with the
proponents of Article 56 and it had been agreed that motion would be
made that night to postpone Articles 55 and 56 to April 24.
Mr. Marshall and Mr. Eddi son hoped to arrange a meeting with
Precinct 8 Town Meeting members and any of the neighbors, to attempt to
develop a resolution or a motion to present to Town Meeting which could
be supported by all.
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the
minutes of March 27, 1989, as presented.
CONSERVATION ENCROACHMENT, NORTH STREET
Mr. Cohen asked for the Board's approval of an agreement relative
to an encroachment into Conservation land of a garage on North Street.
The License will also require Conservation Commission approval.
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve a
License to allow Gerald and Ellen Gabri el se to maintain an existing
garage on 11 North Street which encroaches 3.4 feet into Conservation
land in exchange for a conservation easement on another piece of
property owned by them.
TRAFFT C SIGNAL, WALTRAM STREET/ BROOKSI DE AVENUE
Mr. Wh i tQ will report, under Article 2, on procedures involved in
satisfying warrants for traffic signal installations and will inform the
Town Nlepti no that the signal approved for installation on Waltham St. at
Brookside Avenue under Article 1 5 at the 1988 Town Meeting does not meet
the standards imposed by the State DPW and cannot by installed.
The Manager will propose changes in Crossing Guard coverage and
w i l l authoti ze other means to enforce exi sti rg traffic laws to ensure
the safety of students crossing Waltham Street at that point.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was
7:58 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
voted to adjourn at
Marion H. now
Executive Clerk
SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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April 24, 1089
A regu 1 ar meeti of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
April 24, 19.89 , in the selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building,
at 5:30 p.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddi son, Mr. Dailey, Mr.
McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager, Ms . Radway, Assistant to the Town
Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
ARTICLE 38, CAP TTAL REQUESTS, SCHOOL DEPT,
Polly Woodworth , Chairman , and members of the School Committee, and
Dr. Geiger, Supt. of Schools, met with the Board, the Appropriations
Committee and Capital Expenditures Committee, for discussion of the
Schools' funding requests as presented under Article 38.
Dr. Geiger presented an adjusted request for computer equipment
which had been reduced from $1,400,500 to $450,000 for FY90. Purchase
of the equipment would be accomplished in three phases, with purchase in
FY91 and FY92 of $475,250 each year. He outlined the plans for
implementation of the phased program for years one, two and three.
The 1989/90 Capital Budget Request for physical plant improvements
and alterations which totalled $300,000 a reduction from the original
request of $450 was reviewed. Dr. Geiger viewed the items covered
in the adjusted request as necessary improvements to fill emergency
needs, based upon safety and health issues.
Mr. Dailey referred to items in the request t o t a l l i n g $90,000, such
as painting, which he felt should be categorized as maintenance items,
He suggested that that amount be taken out of the capital request and
added to the Schools' Operating Budget request. He said he would
support the package, but urged that this adjustment be made.
Sheldon Spector agreed with Mr. Dailey's suggested procedure but
asked for a commitment that the School Dept. would not in future years
request funds for plant improvements as capital items.
T n response to questions about the likelihood of continued funding
requests for building repairs Dr. Geiger said he i's
prepari nq a 5-year f a c i l i t i e s study plan and repeated that items listed
under Article 38 represented urgent. needs.
The Selectmen and the Town Manager stressed the need for
Town /School coordination and consolidation in areas such as maintenance
staff, and clerical personnel salaries and that the School Committee and
Dr. Geiger should work closely with the Town Manager in negotiating
contracts.
Mrs. Smith spoke of the need for continued dialogue between the
Selectmen and the School Committee now that it had been begun so
successfully. Mrs. Woodworth agreed and made a commitment to ongoing
cooperation between the two Boards.
Mr. Whi stated his position on the School Committee's requests
under Article 38. He recommended the Board's support of both phases,
totalling $750,000. He said hp agreed in principle to the proposed
�"`` adjustment to the operating budget but was opposed to adding the
$90,000 to the budget thereby increasing the figure on which future
percentage increases would be based. He felt that the $90,000 should
remain in the capital request to allow Town Meeting to make the decision
on it.
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Mrs. Woodworth presented the proposal under Article 38 for funding
of the ccrnputer technology program, to be completed in three phases.
She outl i ned plans for each of the one year phases with requests for
!�a50 , 000 in FY90 ; and for $475,250 the two fol l owi nee years She invited
q u e s t i o n s from the R hard .
Mr. Eddison commended the School Committee and the Superintendert
for the phased -in -plan, and the attention to training of teachers. He
expressed his support of the proposal.
Sheldon Spector spoke of the benefit in the phasing-in as giving
opportunity for changes in plans over the three -year span, if they are
seen to be needed.
Paul Hamburger suggested that effort be made to gain federal
funding for years two and three.
Mr Dailey referred to the fact that the Town now has less free
cash, l ower Local Aid receipts, and higher expenses in several areas.
He was concerned that the Schools have requested a 121 increase for
FY90, when the Town has asked for less than 9.
Mr. Marshall, who was supportive of the computer program, said he
was troubled with the rate of ' increases requested by the Schools which
would result in doubling their budget in four years. He stated that
this Psca l at i on cannot be allowed to go on..
Mrs. Smith saw the Board's general vi ew as supportive of thi
year's requests, but cautioned the School Committee that its budget was
increasing at an unacceptably high rate, which cannot continue.
Mrs. Smith thanked the School Committee and Finance Committees for
their attendance that evening and for the opportunity to discuss the
important, issues at stake. %n'
CONSENT AGENDA
ONE PAY 1 ._ TQIJOR L ICENSES
Upon motion dul made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
following applications for One Day Liquor Licenses:
W.R. Grace Company (RAFDACC) on April 27, 198° at 55 Hayden Ave.
Lexington Bicentennial Band on May 6, 1989 , at St. Bri gi d' s Church, 1
?ool Mass. Avenue
Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Massachusetts, Inc. on October 28,
1989, at the Lexington Armory, 459 Bedford Street
MAY MEETING SCHEDULE
It was agreed that meetings in May will be held on May 1, May 8,
and Vay 22, 1989 with additional meetings posted if needed.
PROCLAMATION, ARBOR DAY
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim April
28, 1989, as Arbor Da in the Town of Lexington.
FRATTURA REQUEST TO TRAFFI COMMITTEE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the
request of Aury Frattura, 30 Moreland Ave. for a "Children - Slow" sign
on Moreland Avenue at Moon H i l l Road and on Buckman Drive at Phillips
Road. vow
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COMMITMENT O F CHARGES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
commitment of Cycle 9 Sewer Rental Charges, $750.00 and of Cycle 9 Water
Charges in the amount of 564,060.12.
ABATEMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, lot was voted to approve
abatement. of Water Charges in the amount of $30.22; Sewer Charges in the
amount of $897.76; and Demand Charges in the amount of $10.00
CHANCE OF MANAGER, B.P.O. ELKS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition of Lexington Lodge No. 2204, Benevolent and Protective order of
E l k s , for change of Manager, under its Liquor License, from Antonio J.
Al geri , Jr, to Joseph R. Arser.aul t, as requested by Daniel J. Ricci,
Exalted Ruler.
ARTICLE 44, SHERATON LEXINGTON REZONING
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to support Article
44, Rezoning from CRO to CD and RO. The Chairman noted that she saw it
as an example of good planning, and as a source of added revenue,
opoft SIDEWALK PERMIT, COFFEE CONNECTION
The Board concurred with the Town Managers approval of the request
of the Coffee Connection for a sidewalk cafe permit, contingent upon the
usual conditions with rental per month increased to $100.000
SELECTMFV' S GIFT ACCOUNT FIREFIGH EXAM EXPENSES
[upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to establish a
Selectmen's Gift Account for expenses related to the Firefighter
Examination, scheduled f nr May 24, 1989, , as requested by the Town
Manager.
PUBLIC HEARING, EDISON, WALTHAM STREET CONDUIT
Mrs. Smit opened a public hearing on t e petition of Poston Edison
Company for permission to install conduit in Waltham Street. Mr.
Chisholm, representing the Edison Company, explained the need for the
work to service four new homes being built there.
The Chairman read the recommendations of the Director of Public
Works, in favor of granting approval. There being no further questions
or comments, she declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition, plan and orders of the Boston Edison Company for a grant of
location for installation of about 8 feet of conduit from four existing
poles on Waltham Street.
Omft PUBLIC HEARING, INGLESIDE ROAD, CONDUIT .
Mrs Smith opened a Public Hearing on the petition of the Boston
Edison Company for permission to install conduit in Ingleside Road.
Edward Chisholm, representing the Edison Company, explained that
the work is necessary to provide service to #4 Ingleside Road. The
favorable recommendation of the Director of the DPW was read. There
bei na no further comments or questions Mrs. Smith declared the hearing
closed.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition., plans and orders of the Boston Edi s ran Company for a arant of
1 ocati on to install about 4 feet of conduit in Ingleside Road,
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southwesterly approximately 1.17 feet northwest of Mipl e Street.
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint
Connie Foster, Republican, 13 Lois Lane, as Registrar of Voters for a
term of office to expi on March 31, 19.92 .
PUBLIC HEAR I SIG , GASOLINE STORAGE, l.LIMBERYARD REALTY TRUST
Mrs. Smith opened the Public Hearing on the pets ti on of Mark
Cornel l y, Lumberyard Realty Trust, for permission to store gasoline in
automobile gasoline tanks, in the parking garage of Lumberyard Realty
Trust, 57 Bedford Street,
Mark Connelly, who was present, stated that he had notified the
legal 1 v required abuttors of the heari nq.
Mrs. Smith referred to the favorable recommendations on the plan by
Fire Chief 9ergeron , and Stephen Frederickson, Building Commissioner.
Comments submitted by George Smith, Health Director, were reviewed and
it was avr eed that they should he the basis for conditions of approval
of the 1 i cense .
There being no comments or questions from the Board or from those
in the audience, Mrs. Smith declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of Mark Connelly, Lumberyard Real tv Trust, for permission
and license to store - gasoline (Maximum amount 1,540 gallons) in
automobile gasoline tanks in the aboveground garage of the Trust at 57
Bedford Street .
ARTICLE 55, AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Mrs. Smith referred to the general agreement of Board members, the
Planning Board and neighborhood groups that notion should be madQ for
reef i ni to postponement of Article 55, and that a S i t e Development
Committee and an Affordable Housing options Committee be created to
allow for further study of the issues involved .
Mot ion was Trade and seconded to indefinitely postpone Article 55.
Mr. Marshall stated that he felt it would be a poor compromise to
postpone the Article and would not be in accordance with procedures as
he had understood them. He said he would not support the motion and
would vote against it at Town Meeting.
Mr. Eddi son noted that postponement would allow for the time to
explore all aspects of the housing proposal and would give neighbors the
opportunity for input.. It would be a clear indication to residents that
effort was being Trade to respond to their concerns.
Mr. Dailey suggested that in her presentation, Mrs. Smith include a
statement that the Board is seeking a clear signal from Town Meeting as
to whether or not housing is wanted on the Pine Meadows land.
Wi lliam Spencer, Housing Authorit" Chairman, expressed the support
of the Authori for the procedure outlined.
Motion having been made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 1, with Mr ..�
Marshall voting in the negative, to move for indefinite postponement of
Article 55.
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April 2a, 1989
ARTICLE 38
Discussion resumed on the proposal to move $90,000 for building
maintenance costs out of Article 38 and into a line item of the Schools
Expense Budget.
Mr, Whi repeated that he did not approve of adding to the
operating budget base upon which next year's percentage increase will he
calculated..,
Mr. Marshall said he sense at ' ch o m enance has been
grossly neglected in the past f ye s Adth allocated for it
used for other school expenses. He was willing to add the $90,000 to
the School's expense budget, trusting that it will be properly used for
maintenance.
T t was agreed to endorse the transferring of $90,000 for bui l di na
imp rovements into the operating budget, and to support the remainder of
Article 38, including the phased-in computer program.
It was also agreed that a statement should be made to clearly
indicate the Board's stand against continued and increasingly large
school appropriations in the coming years.
I:pon motion duly made and seconded,
7.58 P.M.
A tree record, Attest:
.t was voted to adjourn at
Marion H. Snow
Executive Clerk
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TM MEET
SELEC E� S I �� �
April 26, 1989
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A regular meeting of the Roard of Selectmen was held can Wednesday,
A pri l 25 , 1989 , i n the SPl ectmen' s Meeting Room , Town Office R11 i 1 ding ,
at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Smith, Mr.. Marshall , Mr. �dOison, Mr. Dail Mr.
McSweeney; Mr. white, Town M a er; Mr. C phe Town Counsel ; Ms. Radway,
Assistant to the Town Manager, rs. Snow, Executive C lerk, were present.
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ARTICLE 55
The scenario for the evening' presentation of Article 55 was
outlined. Under Article 2. an explanation of the position of the
majority of the Board in favor of indefinite postponement of Article 55,
would be given and Mr. Eddi son would so move.
Mr. Marshall said he would then move his substitute motion which
endorsed procedures as outlined in paragraphs 4. 5, and 5 of Mr
Eddi son's April 1.9th letter to all Town Meeti MPmbPrs .
Board members questioned whether Mr. Marshall's substi tuts moti
would result in the perception of disuni ty and would cause confusion as
to the intent of the Selectmen.
Mr. Marshall felt that Town Meeting had had fair warning about the
issues to be considered and ample time in which to make the decision as
to whether to proceed with the process now. He felt that postponing
that action would appear to be a softening of the Selectmen's resolve to
move forward with the affordable housing program.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
7:53 P.M.
M . ,o�ow
Executive Clerk
A true record, Attest:
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