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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-06-BOS-min •k SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 5, 1989 ,� t , A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, June 5, 1989 , in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, TownOffice Building, at 7.30 p.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall , Mr. Eddi son, 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 arrived later. EMERGENCY WELL REGULATIONS George Smith, Director of Public Health, was present for report to the Board on "Well Digger/Driller Registration" regulations, developed by the Board of Health in response to a number of calls from residents who wish to provide irrigation and in some cases , drinking water from wells on their property. There had appeared to be no interest in such wells in the past but due to the current shortage of water, the Board of Health had felt that effort would be made to address concerns regarding the quality of water especially if it were to be used for drinking purposes. Mr. Smith reviewed the interim regulations with the Board which require that well diggers and drillers register with the Board of Health prior to start of drilling activities. The Chairman thanked Mr. Smith for keeping the Board informed of 0101", the status of this important issue. Mr. Dailey arrived at the meeting. NEIL C RCN I N, DIRECTOR OF GUIDES Cornelius Cronin, Director of Battle Green Guides, made a four part presentation to the Board on the Guide program. Letters of appreciation from visitors for the excellent service provided by the Guides were read. Mr. Cronin reviewed procedures for instruction for written and oral examinations of the Guides before they are qualified to give tours of • the Green to tourists and explained the in-depth knowledge of the history of the Town that they must have to be licensed. Mr. Cronin made a request that the Board consider paying wages of $3.00 an hour to the Guides who now receive only volunteer donations. He explained that competition in the job market was making it difficult to attract new Guides and gave data on wages in business firms and comparable Guide jobs in the historical houses and the National Park, The Board was in general agreement that Guides be remunerated and asked that the Manager take a serious look at the matter. At the request of Mr. Cronin, letters of appreciation will be sent to the 1989 Guides at the end of the tourist season. WATER CONSERVATION William Hadley, Supt. of Water & Sewers , introduced Erica Dorl and, 6th grade Diamond Middle School student, who had been awarded third prize in an MWRA Water Conservation poster contest, which was displayed in the Meeting Room. HPr poster had been one of 3,90G submitted. Members of the Board congratulated Erica and thanked her parents for the opportunity to acknowledge her achievement. t1 rL Mr. Hadley outlined ongoing efforts by the Town toward water conservation and water use restrictions , currently in force. Also -reviewed was a draft Water Supply 1 By-Law, to be submitted to the Board of Health for its approval and presented to the 1990 Town Meeting. Mr. Hadley reported that Lexington is complying well with water conservation as directed by the MWRA. Enforcement of violations and fines for non-compliance were discussed briefly. WATER CONSERVATION WEEK PROCLAMATION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim June 4 to Mune 10, 1989, as Water Conservation Week in Lexington. T.S.A.C. REPORTS WOOD STREET Peter Chalpin, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, was present for rpvi ew of his committee' s recommendations on traffic concerns submitted to the Board by residents. WOOD STREET A request for installation of a guard rail on Wood Street in front of #221 to #227 Wood Street, submitted by Bulent Kastarlak, John LaPointe and Hervey Heywood, Wood Street residents, was reviewed. The Traffic Committee had recommended that as a means of alleviating hazards to those properties from speeding vehicles which often skid at that location, 175± feet of wooden guard rail be installed in the grassed area between the street and sidewalk along the frontage of those lots . Mr. Kastarlak expressed his appreciation for the attention of the Board and Town Departments . He noted the high number of accidents on Wood Street, from Bates Road to Hartwell Avenue, in all weather conditions, due to excessive speed of cars . He saw this as an emerging pattern and asked the Board 's approval of the T.S.A.C. ' s suggestion for protection of residents and school children. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee for installation of a guard rail as outlined above. It was also agreed that Hartwell Avenue business firms which generate Wood Street traffic be requested to urge their employees to comply with the Town's traffic regulations. FIVE FORKS INTERSECTION Mr. Chalpin reported on his committee's recommendations on the request for traffic safety improvements at the Five Forks intersection be residents of that area. Rosamund Rabinowitz, 11 Barrymeade Drive acted as spokesman for the group. Mr. Chalpin reviewed the requests of the petitioners for traffic improvements to alleviate the unsafe conditions in the high accident location. The committee had felt that action should be taken toward redesign and s i gnat i zati on, and that a detailed traffic engineering study, including recommendations for improvements and cost estimates be conducted. r..r Mr. Chalpin noted that the intersection is under State jurisdiction and that under normal fiscal circumstances , the State would be responsible for the study and subsequent construction work. 11)8 Selectmen' s Meeting --3- June 5, 1989 Although he expected a negative response, he advised that the Town should initiate such a reouest to the State. If it is denied, the Town would be authorized to go forward with conducting a study which then would have to be submitted to the State for approval : With reference to previous rezoning proposals for that location, Mrs. Smith suggested that traffic studies and other usable information might be on file in the Town Hall . Mr. Eddison listed the existing and potential generators of a substantial increase of traffic on Pte. 2A, which he pointed out, can be expected to impact the Five Forks intersection. It was generally agreed that procedures to implement improvements should be begun as quickly as possible, starting with the study and cost estimates. Suggestions for interim relief were discussed. Mr. Chal pi n felt that at such a complicated and busy location, additional warningsigns would be ineffective. Mr.. Chalpin pi n reported that a warning reflector will he installed by the DPW on the Lincoln Street island as an intermediate aid. Mrs. Shaughnessy of Barrymeade Drive suggested that a "Stop" sign be placed on Lincoln Street, going toward Lexington Center. In response to the proposal by Mrs. Rabinowitz to close off one of the four curb cuts at the Shell Station, Mr. Marshall pointed out that the Station owner would have to agree and Questioned whether he would be willing. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee that the Massachusetts DPW be requested to perform a detailed traffic engineering study of the Five Forks intersection, including School Street, as outlined above. If this request is refused, the Town will conduct the study, with cost estimates for improvements. As intermediate aide, a warning reflector will be installed on the Lincoln Street island and a "Stop" sign will be placed on Lincoln Street, for traffic going toward Lexington Center. Mrs. Rabinowitz will be informed of subsequent discussions of the matter, after the cost estimate has been completed. CONSENT AGENDA RENEWAL, ARL EX TAXI LICENSES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of Arlex Taxi Corporation, 7 Boulevard Road, for renewal of Taxi Licenses for the following vehicles, to expire on May 1 , 1990: Cab #2. Plate #4415 Cab #12, Plate #4418 Cab #4, Plate #4281 Cab #14, Plate #4280 Cab #8, Plate #4416 Cab #16, Plate #4149 SERVICE OF WINE, CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of Bruce E. Storm, Asst. Principal , for permission to serve wine at a reception to be held at the Jonas Clarke Middle School on June 13, 1989 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ABATEMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve abatements of Water Charges in the amount of $158.40; and of Sewer Charges in the total amount of V434.13. ew -4- MINUTES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the lewir minutes of -the Selectmen's Meeting on May 22, 1989, as presented. RESIGNATION, LEXHAB Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted with regret to accept the resignation of Jean Gaudet from the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, effective as of June 1 , 1989. A letter of appreciation will be sent to Mrs . Gaudet on behalf of the Board for her service on LexHAB and for the many hours she spent attending to the problems of residents of the Muzzy Condominium development. H.D.C. APPOINTMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the following to the Historic Districts Commission, for terms of office to expire on January 1 , 1994: Reappointment of Linda McAulay, representing the Arts & Crafts Society, as a Regular Member; Reappointment of Walter S. Pierce, representing the Historical Society, as an Associate Member; Appointment of Elizabeth B. Cotten, 37 Lawrence Lane, representing the Arts A Crafts Society as an Associate Member. PINE MEADOWS/MEAGHERVILLE SITE PLAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Board reviewed a list of candidates for appointment to the Affordable Housing Site Plan Development Committee, and a Charge to the Committee adapted from Mr. Eddison' s April 19th letter to Town Meeting Members on Articles 55 and 56. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the following as members of the Pine Meadows/Meagherville Site Development Committee, for terms of office to expire on May 30, 1990: Paul Marshall 6 Chandler St. William Hays 39 Locust Avenue Marshall Derby 23 Suzanne Road Linda Conrad 176 Cedar Street Roger Borghesani 24 Hastings Road Alan Levine 54 Reed Street Gerri Weathers 14 Drummer Boy Way Leona Martin 19 Thoreau Road Richard Wolk 5 Jeffrey Terrace Martha Wood 51 Gleason Road AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS COMMITTEE The Board reviewed a list of nominees for appointments to the Affordable Housing Options Committee and a draft charge to the Committee, presented in a memo from Mr. Eddison, dated June 1, 1989. Mr. Eddison reviewed the selection of representatives, liaisons and alternates from Town Committees , and from each of the nine precincts. He noted that there had been expressions of interest from residents not included on his list of candidates and that they will be made welcome to attend meetings of the Options Committee. 1 Selectmen 's Meeting June 5, 1989 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Charge to the Affordable Housing Options Committee, and to appoint the following as members for terms to expire on May 30, 1990: John C. Eddison 20 Nickerson Road Eleanor H. Kl aumi nzer 8 Lincoln Lane William T. Spencer 3? Hancock St. Sherry B. Edmonds 25 Pine Knoll Road Lisa A. Baci 18 Fair Oaks Terrace Gerri C. Weathers 14 Drummer Boy Way John A. Oberteuffer 14 Glen Road Brian M. Adley 11 Roosevelt Road Ruth J. Walton 27 Maple Street Lillian T. MacArthur 33 Charles St. Marian C. Reilly 25 Walnut St. Eric J . Michelson 1475 Mass. Avenue Sara F. Schoman 11 Hancock Ave. Catherine M. D. Abbott 38 Eldred St. Diana T. Garcia 3 Gerald Terrace Richard Schaye 7 Jean Road Sam V. Nablo, Alt. Recr. Comm. 15 Fiske Road Joyce Miller, Alt. Cons . Comm. 17 Oakland St. Leona Martin, Alt. Fair Housing Comm. 19 Thoreau Rd. Edmund Grant, Liaison, CoA 27 Grove St. LION CLUR CARNIVAL Mr. White asked for approval of the request of the Lions Club to hold a Carnival at the Center Field from June 30 to July 4, and referred to a memo from Fire Chief Bergeron recommending approval of the project. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of the Lexington Lions Club to hold its annual carnival at the Center Field, on the following dates: Friday, June 11; Saturday, July 1; Sunday, July 2; Monday, July 3; Tuesday, July 4, 1989. ORDERS OF TAKING, FY90 STREETS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute Orders of Taking for the following FY90 subdivision streets : Clematis Road Dover Lane Hampton Road South Rindge Avenue Valleyfield Street REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD The Executive Clerk requested nominations for the office of �••• Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Mrs. Smith was nominated for re-election with no other nominations made. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reelect Jacquelyn R. Smith as Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. . 1t _h_ Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was vot-d to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. I( . r ....•• A true record, Attest: 611),V)4R/LI-eaS Marion H. Snow Executive Clerk ..r , i yi/ SELECTMEN'S MEETING )-, _ - kf 1 June 19, 1989 q-v A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, June 19, 1989 , in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town- Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall , Mr. Eddison, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Ms. Radway, Assistant to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. Mr. Dailey joined the meeting later. CHARLES MERCER, LEXINGTON POLICE OFFICER Mr. White informed the Board of the excellent qualifications of Charles Mercer, newly appointed as a member of the Lexington Police Department and asked Chief Furdon to introduce Officer Mercer to the Board. Chief Furdon reported on the outstanding work and superior scholastic standing of the Officer at the Police Academy adding that he was considered to be a fine addition to the Force. Officer Mercer was congratulated by the Selectmen, who wished h i m success in his new career. PUBLIC HEARING, BOSTON EDISON COMPANY, LINCOLN STREET Mrs. Smith opened the Public Hearing on the petition of Boston Edison Company requesting a grant of location for installation of conduit in Lincoln Street. Mr. Chisholm, representing the Edison Company, explained the purpose of the work to relieve an established circuit. Mrs. Smith noted the memo from the Director of Public Works, recommending approval of the petition. There being no other questions or comments, the hearing was declared closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plan and orders of the Boston Edison Company for permission to install approximately 50 feet of conduit in Lincoln Street, northwesterly approximately 534 feet east of the Lincoln Town Line. MAFFUCCI TAXI OPERATION Mrs. Smith referred to the request of Vincent Maffucci for permission to operate a taxi service in Lexington. Mr. Maffucci explained his proposal to request licensing of one vehicle, which will be a new one, to be operated by car telephone from one of the Town's cab stands. He assured the Board that he would give good service in a safe car. Mrs. Smith noted that the report from Chief Furdon on Mr. Maffucci 's character and suitability for licensing was favorable. There were no questions from the Board. Mr. White suggested that decision on the matter be held up pending receipt of proposals from other cab companies which were expected by p.m June 30th. Mr. Marshall felt that in the interest of competition, since there is only one other operating cab service in Town, Mr. Maffucci 's application should be approved without waiting for other proposals to be evaluated. c." 73 -2- Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of Vincent J. Maffucci to operate a taxicab service under the Rules and Regulations of the Town of Lexington Governing Hackney Carriages , Taxicabs , and other Public Vehicles for the Carrying of Passengers for Hire. MINUTES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of an Executive Session on May 22, 1989, and the minutes of the meeting on June 5, 1989. CONSENT AGENDA LIONS CLUB CARNIVAL Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of the Lexington Lions Club for permission to operate concessions and rides at the Lions Club/Fiesta Shows annual carnival and to approve a License for Public Entertainment on Sunday for June 2, 1989, from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Center Field. ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE - ARMENIAN SISTERS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify the poll vote of June 13, 1989, approving the application of the Armenian Sisters ' Academy, 6 Eliot Road, for a One Day Liquor License on the occasion of a picnic to be held on the school grounds on June 18, 1989. TRAFFIC ITEM, BERMAN Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request for installation of a crosswalk by Joel Berman, 55 Mass. Avenue, to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for review and recommendations. ONE DAY AUCTIONEER LICENSE Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of Frank C. Kaminsky Company, 193 Franklin Street, Stoneham, for a One Day Auctioneer License to conduct an auction of estate goods on Saturday, June 24, 1989, at 210 Marrett Road from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. COMMITMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the commitment of the following charges: June Water Charges - $688,065.05; June Sewer Charges - $633,896.28; June Cycle 9 bills - $73,806.32; May final bills - $1,059.80; Street Opening Permit Fees - $375.00. LINCOLN STREET STOP SIGN Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute an amendment to the Traffic Rules & Regulations for a "Stop" sign on North bound Lincoln Street, as voted by the Board of Selectmen at its meeting on June 5, 1989. GRANT APPLICATION LOAN Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve grant application borrowing from the Eastern Bank, in the amount of $273,361.00, lowest for one year, representing approved grants from the Division of Water Pollution Control and the Mass. Dept. of Public Works. ;7111 oft Selectmen 's Meeting -3- lune 19, 1989 TRANSFER, ARTICLE 5 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve transfer of funds in the amount of $18,000, from Article 5 to Police Department Personal Services Account. NON-UNION EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION Mr. White gave a general overview of his plans for salary and compensation adjustments for non-union personnel . He reported on a 51% adjustment to the schedule of salary ranges, with an overall 61% • increase proposed for all employees . Mr. White requested an Executive Session at the meeting's end for discussion of collective bargaining strategy for union employees in relationship to compensation for non-union personnel . CROSSWALKS, SIGNS, LIGHTING Mr. White referred to his request that the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee examine parking, traffic and crosswalks in Lexington Center and the response from Peter Chalpin, T.S.A.C. Chairman, listing the Committee's findings . With the report, Mr. White had distributed to the Board a map of the Center showing locations of all signs , crosswalks , and parking spaces, and a report from the Lexington Center Committee indicating general agreement spaces , and a report from the Lexington Center Committee indicating general agreement with the T.S.A.C. recommendations. Mr. Chalpin and Mrs. Battin, L.C.C. Chairman, were present. The Town Manager had arranged to have on display examples of various traffic signs which are installed in the Center and other locations in the Town. He noted that at present, there are 292 such signs in the Center. Mr. Chalpin read a list of the six recommendations from the T.S.A.C. : 1. Attach "25 MPH" speed plates to the existing crosswalk alert • barrels . This recommendation was rescinded since the barrels have been replaced with cones; 2. Wording for the "Safety" signs at entrances to the Town to be prepared by the L.C.C. ; 3. Relocate the existing crosswalk on Mass. Avenue at Clarke Street to in front of the library; 4. Eliminate 12 unmetered parking spaces around the Green, three metered spaces on Mass. Avenue and one metered space on Waltham Street; 5. Install a channelizing island with signing, on Mass. Avenue at the Green (on a trial basis) ; 6. Make Harrington Road one-way from Mass. Avenue toward Bedford Street, on a trial basis . This recommendation was also rescinded. It was decided that Item #6, Harrington Road as a One-way Street, will be dropped for now. No recommendation had been made for Woburn Street/Mass . Avenue intersection improvements. Mrs. Fattin reported on the concurrence of the L.C.C. regarding deletion of Items #1 and #6. In addition, the following L.C,C, recommendations on signage were made. Repainting as soon as possible of all crosswalks with diagonal striping, and renewing the painting twice a year; -4- Placement on the Mass. Avenue, Bedford Street and Waltham Street crosswalks of warning signs on the devices now being used , rather than barrels, with addition of a posting of the 25 mph speed limit to the signs . Mrs . Battin noted that design of the signs and the devices has been referred to the Design Advisory Committee and David Dixon Associates for immediate attention. Vertical signs should be placed on sidewalks, indicating the location of crosswalks. Signs should be placed at each entrance to the Town stating that the "Pedestrian Crosswalk Law is Strictly Enforced" . It was also recommended that the question of crosswalk lighting should be referred to David Dixon Associates. Regarding physical reconfiguration, the L.C.C. also recommended relocation of the library crosswalk and channelization at the Minute Man statue, on a trial basis. The L.C.C. recommended removal of eight, rather than twelve unmetered spaces around the Green. The L.C.C. was not, in favor of removal of metered parking spaces at Mass . Avenue crosswalks, but proposed the construction of "neckdowns" for improved visibility of cars and pedestrians. Costs for the "neckdowns" , with drainage, would be $50,000 - $65,000. It was suggested that as a short-term solution, parking spaces at the approach to crosswalks be removed to provide a better line of sight, since no funds are available now for the "neckdowns". David Wells, speaking for the Chamber of Commerce, was opposed to the removal of the three spaces and stressed that the "neckdowns" would be safer and more efficient for pedestrians. Mr. Marshall advocated conducting a parking study with an eye to maximizing the use of existing spaces. Mr. McSweeney noted the low usage of the "tourist" space near the traffic light, and suggested that it might be better used for metered parking. The L.C.C. and the T.S.A.C. were in agreement on the removal of the 12 spaces at the Green. The Board agreed to defer action on Item #1, 25 mph signs on standards , for now. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to support installation of signs at the entrances to the Town alerting motorists that crosswalk laws are strictly enforced in Lexington, with wording to be supplied by the L.C.C. Regarding relocation of the crosswalk on Mass. Avenue and Clarke Street, it was decided that it will be left pending. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to eliminate 12 unmetered parking spaces around the Green at Clarke Street, Buckman Tavern and Bedford Street. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to eliminate 3 spaces on Mass. Avenue at the approaches to crosswalks , for a 9-month trial period. Use for metered parking of the "tourist" space near the traffic light will be evaluated. It was also decided to reserve the option of sponsoring an article for the 1990 Town Meeting if the L.C.C. recommends requesting funds for construction of "neckdowns " at crosswalks. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer design for channelization at the Minute Man statue to the Engineering Dept. , d- 76 oft Selectmen 's Meeting -5-. June 19 , 1989 to he brought back to the Board for review. The design will be prepared, taking into consideration the six recommendations of the L.C.C. on the purpose and benefits of the channel i zati on. It was agreed that Item #6, Harrington Road as a One-way Street, will he dropped at this time. Mr. White agreed to the request of the L.C.C. that all crosswalks be painted twice a year. The Manager referred to the issue of signage in Lexington Center and asked that a review of the matter, with attention to reducing the number of signs and increasing effectiveness, be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request a review of signage to the T.S.A.C. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the crosswalk , warning devices now in the Center be placed at the edge of crosswalks, as recommended by the L.C.C. The L.C.C. recommendations regarding education of pedestrians and motorists were reviewed by Mrs . Batti n. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to support the recommendations of the Lexington Center Committee, as follows: Crosswalk awareness weeks to be designated in the spring and fall , each year with distribution of "I Stop for Crosswalks" bumper stickers to be distributed in early April by the Chamber of Commerce and the on. crosswalk poster displayed by Center businesses. A joint letter from the Chairman of the Selectmen and the President of the Chamber will be sent to local businesses and industries urging cooperation with the crosswalk awareness program. A newspaper article on pedestrian use of crosswalks will be drafted by the L.C.C. and articles for newsletters of churches, PTA's and the Chamber of Commerce will be submitted. A flyer will be prepared by the L.C.C. to be sent home with schoolchildren and distributed on Discovery Day and Oktoberfest Day. The Pegi strar of Motor Vehicles will be requested to educate new drivers in crosswalk law observance and asked to include motorist behavior at crosswalks as part of the road test. The L.C.C. 's request that a "crosswalk" banner be hung over Mass. Avenue was not supported by the Selectmen. Mr. Marshall was in favor of prosecution of jaywalkers , as is successfully done in other areas. Mr. White will schedule a discussion of that matter with the Police Chief. Pegarding the street lighting issue, the recommendations of the Design Advisory Committee will be submitted to the Board for discussion in the near future. WATER/SEWER RATES, FY90 Richard Spiers, Director of Public Works, Francis Fields, Town Engineer, and William Hadley, Supt. Water & Sewer Division, were present for review of a preliminary report by Mr. Hadley on water and sewer rates for FY90. In the report, two rate structures : a flat rate for all customers and an inclining block rate, were submitted and were reviewed with the Board. A flat rate structure, if approved, would mean an increase of 61% or $1.59 hcf for water and $1.74 hfc for sewer. 977 -6- The block rate structure would have to increase 0% to 35% per hfc. to cover the operational needs of each division. Mr. Hadley recommended excluding -the water revenue from the Town of Bedford in calculations, since it will probably be included as an MWRA community in the near future and will no longer be needing water from Lexington. Mr. Hadley proposed that water bills be sent on a 3-times per year basis so as to lessen the impact of each bill on rate payers , noting that further increases in MWRA rates could be expected this year. He referred to the Board's approval last year of an inclining block rate structure which had proven to be very satisfactory and, it was hoped, encouraged conservation of water. Procedures for increasing water rates for Hanscom Field were outlined, which require a two-year notice of intent to raise rates, which can only be raised by the amount of increase charged to the Town by MWRA. Public Hearing on the proposed Water and Sewer Rates is tentatively scheduled for July 10th. AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS COMMITTEE Mr. Eddison reported that the Housing Options Committee had met on June 14th and that in addition to appointed members, other interested people had been present, including Thomas Gouzoule, Condominium Conversion Board member. Another expression of interest had been received from Jan Brandin, who has an extensive background in affordable housing issues. It was agreed that Mr. Gouzoule should be designated as a Liaison ime• from the Condominium Conversion Board and Mr. Brandin as a Resource Person to assist the committee. CHINESE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL CEREMONY Mr. White informed the Board of the request of the Chinese American Association to held a ceremony on June 24th on the Battle Green in memory of those who have died in the Democratic Resistance in China. PATRICK MARQUIS, INTERN Mr. White introduced Patrick Marquis, a summer management intern in his office, who has joined the Town Manager's staff for the summer. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call vote: Mrs. Smith, Mr. Marshall , Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for the purposes of discussion of strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining for unions and for negotiations with non-union personnel since discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 11:30 p.m. 111 A true record, Attest: Marion H. now Executive Clerk