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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
November 13, 1989
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, November
13, 1989, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p.m.
Acting Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, 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.
AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
Members of the School Committee, Supt. Geiger, and Teachers of the Year,
Sara Brookes and Kevin McCarthy, were in attendance for presentation to the
Selectmen of a flag to be flown in acknowledgement of American Education Week
in Lexington during the subsequent week. Ms. Brookes and Mr. McCarthy
explained the symbolism depicted on the flag and Mrs. Woodworth, Chairman of
the School Committee, presented the flag to Mr. Eddison.
A Resolution, declaring the period from November 12 to November 18,
1989, as American Education Week in Lexington, was read by the Chairman who
thanked the Committee, the Superintendent and the teachers for their
presentation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the American
Education flag be flown from the flag pole at Cary Memorial Hall for a period
of one week, in recognition of American Education Week in Lexington.
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING, SKYVIEW ROAD SCATTERED SITE HOUSING
Mr. White recapped circumstances of the offer of Peter Kelley,
developer, to give the Town a 3-bedroom ranch style house to be moved to an
appropriate Town owned lot and added to the Town's stock of affordable rental
housing.
Two possible sites for the house had been located and it had been
determined that land at 31 Skyview Road was more ideally suited for the
purpose than the other lot which is on Rangeway. Research into zoning aspects
for the lot had presented no hindrance as the lot is a grandfathered building
lot and it was found that the actual moving of the house for 500± feet could
be accomplished with little difficulty. Easy access to water and sewer lines
is also possible with removal of only two or three trees necessary. Some
trees on the lot would have to be removed to construct a driveway.
Total costs for the moving, renovation, connections for water/sewer and
for driveway construction were estimated to be $44,000, or about one quarter
of the cost of building a similar house from scratch.
Mr. White noted that all area residents had been invited to the
Information Session by personal notification and that an ad had been published
in the Lexington Minute-Man, informing the general public of the meeting.
David Eagle, LexHAB member, reported that the $44,000 could be taken
from LexHAB funds to be paid back by the subsidized rents collected and that
LexHAB strongly supports the project.
Mr. McSweeney commented on the excellent teamwork among those involved
in the preparation of information relative to the project and complimented the
Town Manager, Town Counsel, Engineering and Building Departments and LexHAB
members for establishing procedures in such short order.
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Mr. Eagle projected that the house could be in place and firmed up on a
foundation in about one month
William Spencer of the Affordable Housing Options Committee, commented
that the moving and reuse of the house represents one of the options to
provide affordable housing which his committee is developing: that of
preserving existing, modest housing within the Town. He reminded those
present of the Public Meeting sponsored by his committee with the Town Meeting
Members Association on November 30, and urged their attendance.
William Spencer of the Affordable Housing Options Committee, commented
that the moving and reuse of the house represents one of the options to
provide affordable housing, which his committee is developing: that of
preserving existing, modest housing within the Town. He reminded those
present of the Public meeting sponsored by his committee with the Town Meeting
Members Association on November 30, in Estabrook Hall, and invited their
attendance.
Eliot Schwartz, representing Richard Schwartz, 33 Skyview Road, asked
for consideration of his brother's request to be granted an easement over a
portion of the land at #31, for off-street parking of his three vehicles.
Mr. White read a letter received on November 7, 1989, in which Mr.
Schwartz expresses his strong opposition to the placement of low income
housing next to his home, because of his fear that it would devalue his %ow
property.
Eliot Schwartz read another letter from his brother in which he asked
that the lot on Rangeway be used for siting the house, and claiming that the
Town taking of the Skyview lot for non payment of taxes had been defective.
Mr. Cohen noted that in 1979, when federal and state funds had been
received by the Housing Authority for the construction of 25 scattered site
homes the Skyview lot had been one of those under consideration but, at that
time, the title to it could not be certified to the Housing Authority. The
lot has been listed as a town owned lot in the Assessors Office since 1936.
Mr. Cohen proposed that an article to take the lot by eminent domain be
inserted in the Warrant for the 1990 Town Meeting to clear-up any title
problems. Unlike the 1979 need to certify title to the Housing Authority, the
Town does not need such certification.
Mr. White said that the Rangeway lot is larger but is on a private way,
which would involve high costs for upgrading of the road to Town standards.
He added that the Skyview lot, which is identical to #33 Skyview, is clearly
the better option for the siting of the house and that its construction is
similar to others in the neighborhood.
Elaine Marcus, 32 Skyview Road, expressed concerns about the visual
impact of a rental home on the neighborhood if the grounds and exterior are
poorly maintained.
Mr. Spencer reported that scattered site residents are made aware tha-
they are responsible for the upkeep of property and that the system seems t4
be working successfully.
Mr. Eddison added that it has been the experience of the Town with feelmoir
exceptions that scattered site housing lots have been maintained very well.
Mrs. Marcus was also concerned with the number of cars the tenants might
own and asked that consideration be given to Mr. Schwartz's request for an
easement.
Marcia Mitchell, 21 Skyview, asked about blasting during construction
and Mr. Eagle responded that none is exPected.
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Mr. White noted that due to the publicity about the proposed house
moving, the Town has had a number of other similar offers, which will be
investigated.
Mr. Dailey asked that neighbors be given assurance that their concerns
will be recognized and suggested that any trees which have to be removed on
the lot be replaced.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the offer to
the Town by Peter Kelley of the 3-bedroom ranch style home, to be moved from
its present location on Volunteer Way to Lot 82 on Skyview Road.
Mr. Kelley was thanked for his thoughtfulness in giving the house to the
Town.
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept as presented
the minutes of the meeting of the Selectmen on October 30, 1989, and the
Executive Session meeting on October 16, 1989.
1990 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to call the 1990 Annual
Town Meeting (Election Day) on Monday, March 5, 1990, and to close the Warrant
for the 1990 Town Meeting on Thursday, December 28, 1989, at 4:30 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS, CATV ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint Julian J.
Bussgang and Frank P. DiGiammarino as members of the Cable Television and
Communications Advisory Committee for terms of office to expire on September
30, 1992.
APPOINTMENTS. TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint the
following to the Town Celebrations Committee Subcommittee, for terms to expire
on June 30, 1990:
Adrienne Della Penna 25 Mason Street
John R. Holt 736 Mass. Avenue
and to appoint the following to the Town Celebrations Committee
Subcommittee for terms to expire on June 30, 1990:
Walter Ellis 3 Hill Street
Eric Carlson 40 Wood Street
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITMENT OF CHARGES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
Commitment of the following Charges:
Street Opening Permits, $450.00; Final Sewer Bills, October $1,306.29:
Final Water Bills, October, $1,205.87; Cycle 9 Water Bills, November
,po••• $82,235.90.
CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
following Conservation Restrictions, as requested by the Conservation
Commission:
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To be granted by Murry A. & Pamela M. Awrach, 1 Lothrop Circle, Pheasant
Brook subdivision, as shown on an accompanying plan.
To be granted by Robert E. Phelan, Trustee of Diamond West Realty Trust,
152 Reed Street, as shown on an accompanying plan.
ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application for One Day Liquor License of Knights of Columbus Members
Association for a Minuteman Technical School Class of 1979 Reunion, on
November 22, 1989.
REPORTS OF TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Peter Chalpin and Eric Clarke of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
were present for review of traffic requests of the Committees recommendations
on each item.
PLEASANT STREET/CONCORD AVENUE CROSSWALK
Mr. Chalpin reported on the request of the Director of Public Works,
Richard Spiers, for correction of a dangerous pedestrian situation at the
intersection of Concord Avenue and Pleasant Street by the installation of a
"Stop" sign and crosswalk. %mai
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee that a "Stop" sign be
installed on Pleasant Street near its intersection with Concord Avenue (at
house #159 Pleasant Street) and a crosswalk be painted across Pleasant Street,
at its entrance to Concord Avenue.
Mr. Chalpin noted two requests from the Lexington Police Department for
traffic safety improvements at Lowell Street/Westminster Avenue and at Tyler
Road/Winchester Drive.
LOWELL STREET AT WESTMINSTER AVENUE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee the yellow center
line at Lowell Street at its joining with Westminster Avenue be repainted
without a gap at Westminster Avenue, to designate the configuration of the two
road, and that a sign alerting motorists to the"Y" shaped road design be
installed.
TYLER ROAD AT WINCHESTER DRIVE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee that shrubs in front
of #8 and #38 Winchester Drive, located on the Town right-of-way be removed
and that trees on the right-of-way be trimmed to improve the sight distance
Tyler Road at both of its intersections with Winchester Drive.
CLARKE STREET/PARK DRIVE. ECCLES REQUEST
Mr. Chalpin reviewed the request of Anne Eccles, 49 Parker Street f o r
improvements in parking arrangements and traffic conditions in her
neighborhood, to offset the impact of the heavy usage of the new Center
Playground.
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Joan Halverson, Recreation Director, and Judith Marshall, Chairman of
the Recreation Committee, were present and stated the support of the Committee
for clearly defined parking provisions near the pathway to the playground.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, as follows:
A "Stop" sign will be installed on Park Drive at Clarke Street;
"No Parking" will be posted for 20 feet prior to the pathway entrance;
A "Handicapped Parking" space will be created immediately after the
pathway entrance to the Playground.
The Town Manager was requested to arrange to have plans developed for a
defined parking area adjacent to the playground, for presentation to the
Selectmen within the next few months, as requested by the Recreation
Committee.
CROSSWALK AT 55 MASS. AVENUE, BERMAN REQUEST
Mr. Chalpin read the request of Joel Berman for installation of a
crosswalk to ensure safe crossing of Mass. Avenue in the vicinity of his store
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at 55 Mass. Avenue. He noted that the nearest crosswalks are several hundred
feet away and that his Committee considered Mr. Berman's request to be a valid
one.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee that a crosswalk be
installed on Mass. Avenue between #55 Mass. Avenue and Sylvia Street.
Mr. Berman will be asked to urge his patrons, when using the crosswalk,
to do so with the caution necessary to ensure their safety.
FOLLEN ROAD, STONE REQUEST
Mr. Chalpin reviewed the request of Philip Stone for additional Police
enforcement and signage on Follen Road, based on his concerns for the safety
of children in the area. Mr. Chalpin noted the fact that four such signs are
in place in that neighborhood and reported that his Committee had recommended
that no additional signs be installed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee to deny the request of
Philip Stone, 209 Follen Road, for installation of signs on Follen Road.
It was noted that the Police Department has indicated that enforcement
of the 30mph speed limit is ongoing and that the D>P>W> has been requested to
trim any branches obstructing the existing signs.
LOWELL STREET/LILLIAN ROAD, VOLANTE REQUEST
The request of Joseph Volante for installation of a "Stop" sign at the
'^ entrance of Lillian Road to Lowell Street was reviewed. Mr. Chalpin
indicated that his Committee had concurred with Mr. Volante's assessment of
the hazards at that intersection, due to speeding automobiles.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for installation of a
"Stop" on Lillian Road at its entrance to Lowell Street and that strict Police
enforcement of Traffic Laws by the Police Department be continued.
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BATTLE GREEN ISLAND
Mr. Chalpin referred to various schemes which had been developed and
explored in response to the Board's request for temporary installation of a
channelizing island on Mass. Avenue near the Minute-Man Statue.
Sketch plans prepared by Mr. Ossman of the L.C.C. and Mr. Chalpin of the
T.S.A.C. were noted.
Mr. Eddison stressed the temporary nature of the installation and that
the construction and removal costs should be kept as low as possible. He
recapped the aims of the trial channelization, as outlined in the Lexington
Center Committee memo of March 31, 1989:
• General traffic slowdown;
Force a 90 degree left turn from Mass. Avenue going westbound and
provide a left turn lane for that turn;
. Create a safe space for pedestrians to stand for photographing the
statue;
. Discourage left turns from Clarke Street;
• Narrow traffic to one lane at Bedford Street entering Mass. Ave. ;
. Minimize obtrusive traffic signs that block the view of the statue;
. The amount of space allocated to pedestrians should be maximized ane
the amount of space for moving traffic minimized.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
installation, on a trial basis. of a traffic island to be constructed with I"'
berm, and painted yellow, as shown on a concept plan presented by the Traffic
Safety Advisory Committee. Appropriate directional signs also shown on the
plan, are to be installed.
AMBULANCE ABATEMENTS
Mr. White referred to three requests totalling $1,880 for ambulance
abatements. Two of the requests, each for $20.00, cited financial hardship,
the larger request for $1,840 was for abatement of bills deemed uncollectible
because they were undeliverable. Of the larger listing, it was thought that
further effort could be directed toward locating two persons who had given
addresses of Days Inn and Wild Acre Inn.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
abatement of Ambulance Charges for:
Anthony J. Buda $20.00
Angelo DiPietro $20.00
Of the charges representing bills considered to be uncollectible, it was
voted to abate charges totalling $1,640.00, as shown on a listing provided by
the Fire Department, and to request that further effort be made to trace Ruby
McAfee, c/o Days Inn, Bedford Street, Lexington, and Betsy White, 50 Percy
Road, (Wild Acre Inn) , Lexington and to collect the outstanding amounts.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 0 by roll call
vote; Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, to go into ..rr
Executive Session for discussion of real estate acquisition, the disclosure of
which might adversely affect the interests of the Town.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.
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November 27, 1989
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, November
27, 1989, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p.m.
Acting Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, 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.
PUBLIC HEARING, LEDGEMONT LABS, GASOLINE STORAGE
The Public Hearing on an application for gasoline storage at Ledgemont
Research Park, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. , was delayed pending the arrival of the
petitioner.
APPOINTMENTS, DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mr. Eddison reported on the backgrounds and qualifications of Barbara
Hulsizer, Field & Garden Club President, and John Vinton, Architect, as
candidates for membership on the Design Advisory Committee, and expressed
strong support for their appointment.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the
following to the Design Advisory Committee for terms of office to expire on
September 30, 1990:
Barbara Hulsizer 2 Battle Green Circle
John J. Vinton 11 Leonard Road
RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
applications for renewal of Liquor Licenses for 1990, as follows:
PACKAGE STORES PESTAURANT
Berman's Market, Inc. Arty's Restaurant
55 Mass. Avenue 177 Mass. Avenue
Busa Bros. Liquors, Inc. Hartwell House, Inc.
55 Bedford Street 94 Hartwell Avenue
Lexington Liquor Mart, Inc. LeBellecour Restaurant
58 Bedford Street 10 Muzzey Street
1775 Wine & Spirit Shop Peking Gardens, Inc.
27 Depot Square 27-31 Waltham Street
Vinebrook Corporation d/b/a Vinebrook Bottle Avenue ShopVersailles Restaurant, Inc.
'oft 131 Mass. 1777 Mass. Avenue
Yangtze River Restaurant
CLUBS 21-23-25 Depot Square
Lexington Lodge #2204 B.P.O. Elks Bel Canto Restaurant
959 Waltham Street 1709 Mass. Avenue
Lexington Knights of Columbus MembersAssoc. , Inc. Cory's of Lexington
177 Bedford Street 20 Waltham Street
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Middlesex Racquet & Swim Club d/b/a The Lexington Club
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475 Bedford Street
Lexington Golf Club
55 Hill Street
INNHOLDER
Thomas J. Flatley d/b/a Tara Sheraton/Lexington
727 Marrett Road
REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF HOURS, ELKS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request
of the B>P>O>Elks #2204 to extend hours of operation on Saturdays by opening
at 12 Noon rather than at 1:00 p.m. , through 12 Midnight.
RENEWALS - COMMON VICTUALLER, ENTERTAINMENT, INNKEEPER LICENSES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve applications
for renewal of the following licenses for 1990:
Common Victualler Renewals - 1990
Arty's Restaurant
177 Mass. Ave.
Chadwick's
903 Waltham Street
The Coffee Connection, Inc.
1729 Mass. Avenue
Lexington Donuts, Inc.
373 Waltham Street
Lex. Lodge of Elks, #2204
959 Waltham Street
Le Bellecour
10-12 Muzzey Street
Lexington House of Pizza
399 Lowell Street
Mario's
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Peking Gardens
27-31 Waltham Street
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Common Victualler (Cont. ) Entertainment License
Pewter Pot Tara Lexington/Sheraton
1710 Mass. Ave. 727 Marrett Road
Putnam Pantry Innkeeper
1666 Mass. Avenue
Tara Lexington/Sheraton
Steve's Ice Cream 727 Marrett Road
1749 Mass. Avenue
Sheraton/Lexington Tara
727 Marrett Road
Versailles Restaurant
1777 Mass. Avenue
Yangtze River Restaurant
21-23-25 Depot Square
CONSENT AGENDA
SHERATON/LEXINGTON - REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS
Of the items listed on the Consent Agenda, Mr. Dailey and Mr. Marshall
noted the request by the Sheraton Lexington Inn for extension of hours of
service of liquor on four occasions, in addition to New Years Eve, during the
month of December. Since no reasons were given for the requests, the item was
removed from the Consent Agenda, for discussion.
It was agreed that more information as to the need for the extensions
will be required, but that the two earliest dates would be allowed since the
Board will not be meeting until December 11.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request
of the Sheraton Lexington Inn for extension of hours on Saturday, December 2,
1989, and on Friday, December 8, 1989, until 1:00 a.m. , subject to provision
of reasons for the requests.
Requests for December 14, and December 16, were tabled until the
Selectmen's meeting on December 11, pending receipt of additional information.
ABATEMENT. SEWER CHARGES
CONSENT AGENDA
ABATEMENT OF SEWER CHARGES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
abatement of Sewer Charges at 658 Lowell Street, in the amount of $268.24.
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SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to designate members of
the Heavy Equipment Noise Committee as Special Municipal Employees.
ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of the Sons of Italy for One Day Liquor License for an Arlex Oil
Company Christmas Party on December 9, 1989, at 133 Bedford Street.
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ONE DAY AUCTIONEER LICENSE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the WINO
application of Richard Bradley or One Day Auctioneer License for an antique
auction to be held at the Lexington Lodge of Elks on November 29, 1989.
ARMENIAN SISTERS BEANO LICENSE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application for renewal of a Beano License by the Armenian Sisters Academy,
for Beano games to be held at the Lexington Lodge of Elks, to expire on
September 30, 1990.
CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a
Conservation Restriction to be granted to the Town by Donna and Norbert Unger,
and Norbert Unger, 1303 Mass. Avenue; Eleutherios and Phyllis Houvouras; Mic
Michael and Carol Sonduck, Gladys M. Moore, Takashi and Fay Takebayashi of
Hollow Lane as recommended by the Conservation Commission.
ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSES, BPO ELKS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, 959 Waltham Street,
for One Day Liquor Licenses, on the following dates:
December 1, December 2, December 9, December 14, December 15, December
16, December 17, (6:30 p.m. to 12 Midnight), December 29, and December 30,
1989.
DECEMBER MEETING SCHEDULE
It was agreed that Selectmen's Meetings will be scheduled for Decembe
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN
Alice Klein, Co-Chairman of the PTA Council Substance Abuse Committee,
was present to request the Board's support of her Committee's participation in
the 2nd Annual MADD Red Ribbon Campaign, to be carried out during the holiday
season.
Mr. White explained the proposal of the Committee that all Town vehicles
display red ribbons as a symbol of the Campaign against drunk drivers and that
the ribbons be made available in the Town Office Building for personnel and
citizens who wish to participate. Mrs. Klein distributed ribbons to Board
members and others in attendance.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize display of
MADD Red Ribbons on all Police, Fire, DPW, and LEXPRESS vehicles during the
holiday season.
Mr. Eddison thanked Mrs. Klein for the initiative regarding the project
as well as for all its effort to address the problems of substance abuse and
wished her success with the Campaign.
RESERVE FUND TRANSFER, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Mr. White recapped the financing of the Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Day on October 29, for which $32,000 was appropriated to meet
expenses. He reported that participation remained fairly constant, however
the volume of materials collected increased by 60%, and because of this
increase costs were higher. He requested approval of a transfer from the
Reserve Fund of $15,950, to cover these additional costs.
Mr. Marshall suggested that exploration of collection of hazardous waste
on a regional basis be made.
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Mr. White referred to a Lexington/Lincoln effort which resulted in high
participation by Lexington citizens but lower use by Lincoln residents,
because the collection site was in Lexington. Based on that ratio, Lincoln
had felt that the shares of expenses should be adjusted proportionately.
George Smith, Health Director, will be looking into a possible State sponsored
regional collection at a site on Route 128.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the transfer
of $15,950 from the Reserve Fund to Household Hazardous Waste Acct. 01-5-586
(Article 5 of 1989) , as recommended by the Town Manager.
POTENTIAL TRANSFER REQUESTS
Mr. White reported on possible needs to request further transfers from
the Reserve Fund because of unexpected increases in Lexington's self insurance
assessment for Workers' Compensation Insurance of $28,857; and the
unanticipated need for rehabilitation of the hydraulic systems of the Fire
Dept. 's ladder truck, which has severely impacted the Department's Operating
Budget.
VOTE OF INTENT TO LAYOUT STREETS
Mr. White reviewed the Time Sequence for FY91 Street Acceptance, and
"""ft, pointed out the scheduled vote of intent to layout FY91 streets to be taken
that evening.
He read the list of nine subdivision streets on which no betterment
would be assessed or Town appropriation required. Of that list, three streets
still have minor pending construction issues which the developer is working on
to satisfy Town standards.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the intent to layout the following
subdivision streets was voted:
Philbrook Terrace, 651' + from Grassland Street southerly to the end.
Solomon Pierce Road, 5404' +, from Maple Street to Woburn Street.
Joseph Comee Road, 955' ±, from Solomon Pierce Road to Butterfield Road.
Lathrop Circle, 517'+, from Joseph Comee Road westerly to the end.
Butterfield Road, 550' +, from Solomon Pierce Road easterly to Joseph
Comee Rd.
East Emerson Road, 3350' +, from south of Maureen Road to Ridge Road.
Jonas Stone Circle, 552' +, from East Emerson Road southerly to the end.
Tidd Circle, 630' +, from Grove Street easterly to the end.
North Emerson Road, 140' +, from Diamond Road westerly to the end.
FY91 BUDGET UPDATE
Mr. White reported that he had reviewed FY91 budget requests with
Department Heads and had found them all to be sensitive and responsive to the
Town's fiscal problems.
i••• He noted that Robert Ebersole, Revenue Officer, has in the past six
months collected a record amount of back taxes totalling about one half a
million dollars and congratulated him for his hard work and initiative.
A "Fiscal Year 1991 Budget Projection", dated 11/24/89, was reviewed
with the Board. The chart gave data from FY88 on Total Appropriations; Gross
Amount to be Raised by Taxes; Net Amount to be Raised by Taxes.
Mr. White stated that he intends to present a balanced budget, which
will mean cutbacks in municipal services and programs.
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He referred to several projects which he will exclude from his budget such as
the Lincoln Street restrooms, Library Computer proposal and others.
He noted however, that if the School Department's FY91 request exceec a
4 to 5 1/2% increase, the budget can not be balanced and he reported on plf
to meet with Supt. of Schools Geiger during the next week to discuss that
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PUBLIC HEARING LEDGEMONT RESEARCH PARK GASOLINE STORAGE
Mr. Eddison opened, and immediately adjourned, due to the absence of the
applicant, a scheduled Public Hearing on the petition of the Beal Companies on
behalf of Ledgemont Research Park, 128 Spring Street, for license to store
gasoline in a parking garage on the premises. The hearing was adjourned to
January 8, 1990, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at 7:30 p.m.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:42 p.m.
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Executive Clerk
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