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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-BOS-min al 3 48 k IS";a on% SELECTMEN'S MEETING ? April 3, 1989 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, April 3 , 1989 , i n 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 adjacent to the Leathers playground at the Center Field, to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for review and recommendations. CONTRACT #89-9 SIGNED Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute Contract #89-9, Cleaning it Lining Existing Water Mains, as awarded at the Selectmen's Meeting on March 70, 1989. CENTER CROSSWALKS Mr. White referred to the recommendations of the Lexington Center ono 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. Battin, 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. memherc 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 i s, 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. mI NUTES vow motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept as presented the minutes of Selectmen' s Meetings on February 13, 1989 (Executive Session) and on February 70, 1989. RETREAT Or BRITISH TROOPS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of John H. Vann, Major General , Mass . Council of Minute Men ? Militia, for use of Hastings Park on April 1, 1989.. 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 felt 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 Establish Town/School Services for Youth" , which focussed on the hiring of a Professional Crisis Counselor. Questions arose on aspects of it such as sources of funding for the „r,; Crisis Counselor. The H.S.C. was advised to carefully consider all facets of the proposal before acceptance. The Board expressed its wholehearted support oy' the concept of the Human Services Committee proposal for a town-wide forum. WARRANT ARTICLES RECREATION COMMITTEE Mr. White reported that it appears that the Recreation Committee will recommend indefinite postponement of Article 3?, 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 citizen 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 sending 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. Selectmen's Meeting _3- April 3, 1989 Regarding Article 33, reconstruction of Harrington pl ayf i el ds , Mrs. Smith felt that, in view of other demands on Town funding, it should be given low _priority unless there is an overriding safety factor and suggested phasing in the pro4ect over a two-year period. Mr. White responded that the fields were not now of the caliber expected in Lexington due to hazardous conditions and felt that high quality fields should d be provided. Mr. Marshall viewed the 2-year phasing of the project as not economically feasible. There was reference to Article 38, School computers , not as yet taker up and the impact of the request for $1,850,000 on other funding requests. Mr. Dailey felt that there would have to he a trade-off somewhere and reserved his decision on Article 33, for the time being. There was a general sense of agreement that the Board would not oppose Article 33. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. { A true record, Attest: AO! ' oW/412-14:57? Executive Clerk # -` SELECTMEN'S MEETING . ' April 5, 1989 ajr1 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday, April 5, 1989 , in the Selectmen' s Meeting Room, Town- Office 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. RESOLUTION, U.S.S. LEXINGTON Mrs. Smith noted the request of County Commissioner Dave P avl oc k, Escambia County, Florida, for acknowledgement by the Board of ceremonies marking the move of the U.S.S. Lexington to a new berth at Pensacola on April 78. 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 ?P, 1989. HAYDEN PRECISION TEAM A telegram, sent by Mr. Dailey on behalf of the Board, congratulating the Hayden Precision Skating Team on its success in the U.S. National Precision Skating Tournament, was read by the Chairman. Board members thanked Mr. Dailey for sending this acknowledgement. �••■• COMMITMENT OF STREET 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 positions 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. McSweeney'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 Land 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. H. 39, CABLE REVENUE INFORMATION Mr.. McSweeney referred to a memo dated February 15, from Commissioner Miles , 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. It was agreed to approve the letter, to be signed by Chairman Smith on behalf of the Board. -2- PUBLIC HEARING, EDI SON, NORTH 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 Director Spiers ' memo, recommending approval of the petition, was read by the Chairman. There being no other comments offered, the hearing was declared closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, i t 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 North Street, easterly approximately 33 feet south of the Burlington Town BOSTON PALLET BANNER The Board considered the request of Paul C i ano, Coordinator of Visual Arts in the School System, for permission to install a banner over Mass. Avenue publicizing the April 29th performance of the Ballet Theatre of Roston. Although there is no formal policy on such requests, the Poard had, in the past, allowed only banners relating to town-wide interests to he hung. It was felt that overhead messages could be distracting to motorists for pedestrians. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:46 P.M. A true record, Attest: /1'4f);A/f/ArD7--) Marion H. Snow Executive Clerk f , 243 It‘k SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 10, 1989 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, April 10, 10s9, 4 n the Selectmen's Meeti na Room, Town Office Building, at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall , Mr. Eddi son, Mr. Pa i l Pv, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel ; Ms. Padway, Assistant to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. ARTICLE 52 - RETIREMENT. BOAR0 John Ryan, Comptroller, Robert Gary and Robert Cunha were present for final report on the Retirement Board's proposals under Article 5?, 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 wise 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 rOMMITTEE REPOPT, PUN/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 Pleasant and Fern Streets generated by customers of the Wilson Farm stand. Mr. Creston, 15 Pleasant Street, and other area residents were present. Regarding the Committee's recommendation to extend "No Parking" to #29 Pleasant Street, on both sides , Mr. Croston saw need t.o extend 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 lot 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. Mr. 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. „.2 -t- Mr. t-Mr. Dailey felt that extending sidewalk to #29 would narrow the road significantly and said he would not support "No Parking” on the odd Imo side. Mr. Marshall said he was sympathetic with Mr. Wilson's suggestion to postpone decision on the entrance. He asked that Mr. Chal pi n meet again with the neighbors and the Wilsons and based on that meeting, 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 TEACHERS AWARDS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to acknowledge the 1989 Exemplary Teachers Awards to Kevin G. McCarthy and Sara R . Brooks, and to express in a Resolution, the appreciation of the Board of Selectmen for their exemplary service to the Town. AGREEMENT, NATURE/FITNESS PATH 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 portion of the Fitness Nature Path, as requested by Town Counsel . CONSENT AGENDA COMMITMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Commitment of the following Charges: Street Opening Permit Fees $ 175.00 Sewer, final bills , March $2,775.76 Sewer, Cycle 9 rental $ 750.00 Water, march final bills $2,710.48 Water, March, Miscellaneous $ 174.00 ABATEMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve abatements of Water Charges, $30.2.2; Sewer Charges, $896.76; and Demand Charges , $10.00. SEWER CHARGE, LETU OF BETTERMENT Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Sewer Charges in Lieu of Betterment to Burlington 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. APTICLE 59, CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARD Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to oppose the proposal for creation of a Civilian Review Board, Article 59. 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 mow addition to supplying a useful amenity on Hartwell Avenue it would provide property and room tax dollars to the Town. "" Selectmen' s Meeting -3- April 10, 1989 Upon motion duly made and secondee, it was voted to support Article 45. ARTICLES 55 & 56 Mr. Marshall reported that he and Mr. 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. Eddison 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 126 North Street which encroaches 3.4 feet intoConservation ."1"" land in exchange for a conservation easement on another piece of property owned by them. TRAFFIC SIGNAL, WALTHAM STREET/BROOKSI DE AVENUE Mr. White will report, under Article 2, on procedures involved in satisfying warrants for traffic signal installations and will inform the Town Meeting that the signal approved for installation on Waltham St. at Brookside Avenue under Article 35 at the 1488 Town Meeting does not meet the standards imposed by the State DPW and cannot be installed. The Manager will propose changes in Crossing Guard coverage and will authotize other means to enforce existing traffic laws to ensure the safety of students crossing Waltham Street at that point. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:58 P.M. A true record, Attest: 4 U/74O7/6 Marion H. now Executive Clerk aims r _ c ( g ►•mk SELECTMEN'S MEETING. ny April 24, 1989 1,1‘" A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, April 24, 1989, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 6:30 p.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall , Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager, Ms. Radway, Assistant to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. ARTICLE 38, CAPITAL 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 reouest of $450,000, 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 totalling $90,000, such as painting, which he felt should he 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. 7n response to questions about the likelihood of continued funding requests for building repairs/improvements, Dr. Geiger said he is preparing a 5-year facilities 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. White 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 he 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. „ '4 7 -2-- Mrs. Woodworth presented the proposal under Article 38 for funding of the computer technology program, to he completed in three phases . She outlined plans for each of the one year phases with requests for $ 5O,000 in FY90; and for x'475,250 the two following years. She invited questions from the Board. Mr. Eddison commended the School Committee and the Superintendent for the phased-in-plan, and the attention to training of teachers . Ne 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, lower Local Aid receipts , and higher expenses in several areas. He was concerned that the Schools have requested a 12% 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, i ncreases requested by the Schools which would result in doubling their budget in four years. He stated that this escalation cannot be allowed to go on. Mrs. Smith saw the Board's general view as supportive of this 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. CONSENT AGENDA ONE PAY L T QUOR LICENSES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following applications for One Day Liquor Licenses: W.P. Grace Company (PAEflACC on April 27, 1989 at 55 Hayden Ave. Lexington Bicentennial Band on May 6, 1989, at St. Bri gi d's Church, 2001 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 May 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 Day in the Town of Lexington. FRATTURA REQUEST TO TRAFFIC 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 Hill Road and on Buckman Drive at Phillips Road. r..w 41 Selectmen 's Meeting _3_ April 24, 1989 COMMITMENT OF 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, it 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 CHANGE 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 Elks, for change of Manager, under its Liquor License, from Antonio J. Al peri , sir. to Joseph R. Arsenault, as requested by Daniel J . Ricci , Exalted Ruler. APTICLE 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. �••• SIDEWALK PERMIT, COFFEE CONNECTION The Board concurred with the Town Manager's approval of the request of the Coffee Connection for a sidewalk cafe permit, contingent upon the usual conditions with rental per month increased to $100.00. SELECTMFN'S GIFT ACCOUNT, FI PEFI GHTER 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 fnr May 24, 1989, as requested by the Town Manager. PUBLIC HEARING, EDI SON, WALTHAM STREET CONDUIT Mrs . Smith opened a public hearing on the petition of Boston 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. 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 being no further comments or Questions , Mrs. Smith declared the hearing closed. r r Rr -4- Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans and orders of the Boston Edison Company for a grant of location to install about 4 feet of conduit in Ingleside Road, ..� southwesterly approximately 117 feet northwest of Maple 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 expire on March 31, 1992.. PUBLIC HEARING, GASOLINE STORAGE, LUMBERYARD REALTY TRUST Mrs. Smith opened the Public Hearing on the petition 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 legally required abuttors of the hearing. Mrs. Smith referred to the favorable recommendations on the plan by Fire Chief Bergeron, and Stephen Frederickson, Building Commissioner. Comments submitted by George Smith, Health Director, were reviewed and it was agreed that they should he the basis for conditions of approval of the license. 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 Realty 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 motion should be made for indefinite postponement of Article 55, and that a Site Devel opment Committee and an Affordable Housing Options Committee be created to allow for further study of the issues involved. Motion was made 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. Eddison 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. William Spencer, Housing Authority Chairman, expressed the support of the Authority for the procedure outlined. Motion having been made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 1, with Mr. .NNW Marshall voting in the negative, to move for indefinite postponement of Article 55. 5-49 0"' Selectmen 's Meeting -5- April 2d, 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. 1' r. White 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 senseFiLat ch o m enance has been grossly neglected in the past f ye s th money 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. It was agreed to endorse the transferring of $90,000 for building improvements 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. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:58 P.M. , /2 A tree record, Attest: /601Af A07/5— Marion H. Snow Executive Clerk .‘ I 1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING L4 ' S x April 26, 1989 p ., f A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday, April 26, 1989, in the Selectmen' s Meeting Room, Town Office Ru i 1 d i ng, at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Smith, Mr. Marshall , Mr. E i son, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White, Town M a er; Mr. he Town Counsel ; Ms. Radway, Assistant to the Town Manager, rs.4 Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. ARTICLE 55 The scenario for the evening's 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. Eddison would so move. Mr. Marshall said he would then move his substitute motion which endorsed procedures es outlined in paragraphs 4, 5, and 5 of Mr. Eddi son 's April 19th letter to all Town Meeting Members. • Board members questioned whether Mr. Marshall ' s substitute motion would result in the perception of disunity 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. P true record, Attest: M . ion Snow &jr4-(6Th Executive Clerk