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SELECTMEN'S MEETING �-
June 5, 1989
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
June 5, 1.989 ,. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Building, at
7.30 p.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr, Eddi son , Mr. McSweeney; Mr.
Whi 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 Roard on "Well Digger/Driller Registration" regulati developed.
by the Board of Health in res ponse 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 Beard of
Health had felt that effort would be made to address concerns regarding
the quality of water especi if it were to be used for dri nking
purposes.
Mr. Smith reviewed the interim regulations with the Poard 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
""'"" the status of this important issue,
Mr. Dailey arrived at the meeting.
NEIL C RCN I N, DIRECTOR O F G0 I DES
Cornelius Cronin, Director of Battle Green Guides, made a four part
presentation to the Board on the Guide program.
Letters of appreciation from v i s i t o r s 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 wades 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 Dort 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 pos had been one of 3,900 submitted .
Members of the Board congratulated Erica and thanked her parents
for the opportunity to acknowledge her achievement.
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Mr. Hadley outl ined ongoi efforts by the Town toward water
conservation and Water use restri cu rr e n tl y in f vow
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 i's 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 dul v made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim June 4
to dune 10, 1989, as dater Conservation Week in Lexington.
T.S.A.C. REPORTS
WOOD STREET
Peter Chal pi n, Chairman of the Traffic Safet!► Advi Committee,
was present for review of his commi recommendations on traffic
14 concerns submitted to the Board b!► residents.
WOOD STREET
A request f or installation of a guard rail on Wood Street in front
of #22 to #227 Wood Street, submitted by Bul ent Kas tart ak , John
LaPointe and Hervev 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 he installed ,
in the grassed area between the street and sidewalk along the frontage
of those lots.
Mr. Kastarl ak expressed his appreciation for the attention of the
Board and Town Departments. He noted the high number of accidents on
Wood Street, from Rates 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 cif 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 rPgul ati ons .
FIVE FORKS INTERSECTION
Mr. Chat pi n reported on his commi ttPP' s recommendations on the
request for traffic safety improvements at the Five Forks intersection
be residents of that area. Posamund Rabinowitz, 1.1 Barrymeade Drive
acted as spokesman for the group.
Mr. Chal pi n 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 gnal i zati on , and that a deta i l Pd traffic engineering
study, including recommendations for improvements and cost estimates be
conducted. r..r
Mr. Chal pi n noted that the intersection i's under State jurisdiction
and that under normal fiscal circumstances , the State would be
responsible for the study and subsequent construction work.
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Although he expected a negative response, he advised that the Town
should initiate suc a reaGes t 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 or file in the Town Hall.
Mr Eddi son l i s t e d 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 i mprovements
should be begun as quickl W as possi bl P, starting with the study and cost
estimates.
Suggestions for interim relief were discussed. Mr. Chal pi n fQ? t
that at such a complicated and busy location, additional warning si
would be ineffective. Mr. Cha l pi n reporter! that a warning ref l ectcr
w i l l he installed by the DPW on the Lincoln Street i s l a n d 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 s tudv of the
Five Forks intersection, including School Street, as outlined above. T
this request is refused, the Town will conduct the study, with cost
estimates for improvements, As intermediate aide, a warning reflector
w i l l be installed on the Lincoln Street i s l a n d and a "Stop" sign w i l l be
placed on Lincoln Street, for traffic going toward Lexington Center.
Mrs. Rabinowitz will be informed of subseauent discussions of the
matter, after the cost estimate has been completed.
CONSENT AGENDA
REN EWAL, ARLU TAX T LICENSES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application o f Arl ex 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 #4 ?81 Cab #14, Plate #4280
Cab #8, Plate #4416 Cab #16, Plate #4149
SERVICE OF W INE, CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Upon motion dulv made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
*Vmft 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 X434.13.
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MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the 4000
minutes of the 5el ectmen' s Meeting on May 22, 1989, as presented,
RESIGNATTON, LEXHAB
Upon motion dul rude and seconded it was voted with regret to
on of Oean Gaudet from the Lexington Housing
accept the resignati
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Assistance Board, effective ecti ve as of June 1, 1989.
A letter of appreciation will be sent to Mrs Gaudet on behalf
the Board for her service on LexHAR and for the many hours she spent
attending to the problems of residents of the Muzzy Condominium
development.
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H.D.C. APPOINTMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the
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foll to the Hi storic Districts Commis for terms of office to
expire on ianuarY 1, 1994:
Reappointment. of Linda fAcAul ay, 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 Craf 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.
Edd i s on ` s Apri 19th
letter to Town Meeting
Members on Arti 55
and
56.
Upon motion duly made
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and seconded, it was
voted to appoint t he
following as members -of
the Pine Meadows /Meaghery
i l l e S i t e Development
Committee, for terms of
office to expire on May
30 1990:
Paul Marshall
6
Chandl St,
William Hays
39
Locust. Avenue
Marshall Derby
23
Suzanne Road
Linda Conrad
176
Cedar Street
Roger Rorghesani
24
Hastings Road
Alan Levine
54
RPQd Street
Ferri Weathers
14
Drummer Boy Way
Leona Martin
19
Thoreau Road
Richard Wol k
5
Jeffrey Terrace
Martha Wood
51
Gleason Road
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS COMMITTEE
The Board reviewed a 1 i s t of nominees for appointments to the
Affordable Housing options Committee and a draft charge to the
Committee, p resented in a memo from Mr. Eddi son , dated June 1, 19890
Mr. Eddi son 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 vow
welcome to attend meetings of the options Committee.
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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, 1-
John C. Eddi son
2_0
Nickerson Road
Eleanor H. Kl aumi nzer
8
Lincoln Lane
William T. Spencer
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Hancock St.
Sherry 8. Edmonds
?5
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. Adl ev
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. 0. Abbott
38
Eldred St.
Diana T. Garcia
3
Gerald Terrace
Richard Schaye
7
Jean Road
Sam V. Nabl o, Alt. Recr.
Comm. 15 Fi ske Road
J oyce Miller, Alt. Cons.
Comm. 17 Oakland St.
Leona Marti Alt, Fair
Housing
Comm.
19 Thoreau Rd.
Edmund Grant, Liaison, CoA
27 Grove St.
LION CLUB 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 Chi Bergeron recommend i rg approval of the pro' ect .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
request of '. Lexington Lions C l u b to hold its annual carnival at the
Center Field, on the following dates:
Friday, June 11; Saturday, O ul y 1; Sunday, July 2; Monday J ul y 3
Tuesday, July 4, 19890
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
Va l l eyf i el d Street
REORCANIZATTON OF THE BOARD
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Executive C er 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.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was vot d to adjourn at
9:00 P.M. _
A true record, Attest:
Marion H. Snow
Executive Clerk
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING ;-
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June 19, 1989
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
June 19 , 1989, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room , Townf Office Building,
at 7:30 p.m. Chairman smith, Mr. tMarshal 1 , Mr. Eddi son, 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. Whi 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 addi that he
was considered to be a fine addition to the Force,
Officer Mercer was congratulated by the Selectmen, who wished him
success in his new career.
PUBLIC HEARING, BOSTON EDISON COMPANY, LINCOLN STREET
Mrs. Somith opened the Publi H earing on the petition of Roston
Edison Company requesting a grant of location for installation of
:own ' 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 Publ 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 M af f ucc i for
permission to operate a taxi service in Lexington.
Mr. Maffucc i explained his proposal to request l i c e n s i n g 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
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.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of Vincent J, Maffucc i to operate a taxicab service under
the Rules and Regulations of the Town of Lexington Governing Hackney
Carriages. Taxi cabs , 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 Executi Session on May 22, 1989, and the minutes of the
meeting on June 5, 19890
CONSENT AGENDA
L I S CLUB CA N I UAL
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 c,
1959, 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, BFRMAN .mop
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the
request for i of a crosswalk by Joel Berman, 55 Mass. Avpnue,
to the Traffic Safety Adv-isory Committee for review and recommendations.
ONE DAY AUCTIONEER LICENSE
Upon motion dul 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 - $685,065.05; June Sewer Charges - $633,8
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 auly 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 "W
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve grant
application borrowing from the Eastern Bank, in the amount of
X273,36100, lowest for one year, representing approved grants from the
bivisi water Poll Control and the Mass. Dept. of Public Works.
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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
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Mr. Whi gave a general overview of his plans for sal and
compensation ad Justments for non-union personnel. He reported on a 5
adjustment to the schedule of salary ranges, with an overall 6
increase proposed for all employees.
Mr. Whi requested an Executive Session at the meeting's end for
discussion of collective bargaining strategy for union empl in
relationship to compensation for non -union personnel,
CROSSWALKS, SIGNS, LIGHTING
Mr. White referred to his request that the Traffic Safety Advi sore
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C ommittee examine parki traffic and crosswalks in Lexington Center
and the response from Peter Chalpin, T.S.A.C. Chairman, listing the
Committee's f i n d i n g s ,
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 Lexi r.gton 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. Batt n , L.C.C. Chairman , were
present.
The Town Manager- had arranged to have on d i s pl a v examples of
va traffic signs which are installed in the Center and other
l ocations i n 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 I tem #6, Harrington Road as a one -way Street,
will be dropped for now. No recommendati en had been made for Woburn
Street/Mass . Avenue intersection improvements,
Mrs. Battin 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 pa i nti na twice a year;
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Pl acement on the Mass. Avenue, Bedford Street and Waltham Street
crosswalks of warning signs on the devices now being used, rather than " ONO
barrels, with addition of a posting of the 25 mph speed limit to the
signs . Mrs. Batti n 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 Cres swa l k 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 channel i zati on at the Mi nutP 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 crossw but proposed the constructi of "neckdowns"
for improved v i s i b i l i t y 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 W e l l s , 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 eff -i ci ent 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
1'. 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
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trial period. Use for metered parking of the ace near the p
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 channel i zati on at the Minute Man statue to the Engineering Dept. ,3
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to be 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 be 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 s i gnage 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 s i gnage to the T . S .A . C .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, lot 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
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 Dav
The Registrar of Motor Vehicles w i l l 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 w i l l 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 Spi ers , Director of Public Works, Francis Fields, Town
Engineer, and William Hadl ev, 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 619
or $1.59 hcf for water and $1.74 hfc for sewer.
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The block rate structure would have to increase 0 to 351 per hfc . to
cover the operational needs of each division. Mr. Hadley recommended low
excl udi ng -the water revenue from the Town of Bedford , in calculations,
since it w i l l probably be included as an MWRA community n 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. E ison reported t at t e Housing options Committee had met on
June 14th and that in addition to appointed members, other interested
people had been present, including Thomas Gouzoul e, Condominium
Conversion Board member.
Another expression of interest had been received from Jan B r a n d i n ,
who has an extensive background in affordable housing issues.
It was agreed that Mr. Gouzoule should be designated as a Liaison %moo
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.
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PATRICK MAR QUIS, 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 - o by roll call
vote: Mrs. Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Edd i son , 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 . _ ?ow A true record, Attest: "Marion H,
Executive Clerk