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SELECTMEN'S M EETING
February 5 1990
A regular meting of
the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February
's Meeting Room, Town 5 1990, in the Selectmen office Building, at 7:30 p.m.
Sweeney• Mr. White, Town
Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mr. Mc .I
Manager, Ms
• , Radway, Asst. to the Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs.
Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
MINUTES
Upon motion duly
made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes
of the
Selectmen's Meeting on January 10, 1930, as presented.
RESIGNATION CATV COMMITTEE t the
to acce
Upon on motion duly made and seconded, it was voted P
of Phyllis S Wilner as a member of the Cable Television &
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resignation y
Communications Advisory Committee, effective immediately.
APPOINTMENT CATV COMMITTEE appoint Julie
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to pp
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Triessl as a member of the Cable Television & Communications Advisory
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Committee, to fill the unexpired term of Stella Liu to September 30 1991.
PROCLAMATION
• ded, it was made and secon voted to proclaim the month
upon motion duly
to be "American History Month "
of February, 199 fl , , as requested by the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
CONSENT AGENDA
ABATEMENTS -
dui made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
Upon motion Y
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abatement of mater
Charges in the total amount of $6,298 *759 and Water Charges
in the total amount of $7 9 113.13.
COMMITMENTS _
' dui made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
Upon motion Y
Commitment of Street Opening Permit Fees in the amount of $100.00 and of Final
Bills, water, Januarys in the amount of $302.40.
RECREATION ENTERPRISE FUND will be requested to
Mr. White noted that under Article 8, Town Meeting ent of Recreation under an Enterprise Fund. At first t
authorize the treatm i
had been thought that only the golf course would be operated under an
• w with the Town's severe
Enterprise Fund but now, financial limitations, it has
been proposed that all Recreation activities oper ate un the Fund. • the
The Manager commended Joan Halverson, Recreation Administrator and
• preparation of a schedule of increased fees, which he
Recreation Committee for pr P total recreation costs,
considered reasonable, to raise 110% of the projected t
without the support of golf course revenue. 91 revenues prove
Ms. Halverson expressed concern about the outcome if FY
91
expenses. Mr. Mars
to be insufficient to co hall explained that under the p deficiencies can be carried forward
Enterprise Fund system, both surpluses and
and that surpluses cannot be taken for other Purposes.
The rational behind decisions to raise
activities was outlined. fees on various types of
question of an elitist of Mrs. son, Recreati n Commit a a' f ec t i f ees are ra t se� beyond t �ie ?ember, �e� the
wi th several children.
of families wi lnanciai Val-
Mr. Dailey questioned the use of an Enterprise F� •
' P end far Recreation and
felt that because of the risk of decreased participation it may not work
noting that it is not like Sewer and mater usa '
Mr. McSweeney aid ge.
Y he was concerned about the effect of increased fe
on Young people and said he had hoped some funds could be diverted s
course revenue for recreation, erted from golf
Mr. Marshall asked that figures on a gradual move to o self sufficiency be
developed to allow operation under an Enterprise Fund in about three years.
The Recreation Committee will work with the Town •
a three - ,year plan. Manager to provide such
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Rene Cochin, Co- Chairman of the Human Services Commit '
committee's charge and its of tee, outlined her
forts toward fulfilling its responsibilities for
the p as t ye ar.
a� The Committee had concluded that providers should be requested to
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provide additional information to aid in monitoring programs •
v g P grams and expenditurest�.
to enable the committee to develop elop a data base for planning purposes and trN
allow for evaluation of the effectiveness of rams.
The Committee cons ro ' P g
considered the fiscal constraints of the Town as wel
the lessening of federal support in preparation of the b '
in mind the social and budget, whsle keep .:. wrrr
financial costs of not maintaining human services
programs.
Mrs. Cochin summarized the Committee's recommended budget a g s follows-
CMARC, level funded at
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$11,000; Council on Aging, increased by 8% to
$171,884. to include funding for Adult Da Health and •
Y Senior Health Monitor;
and Replace, decreased by 5% to $70,200.
REPLACE
Richard Dougherty of the Human Services Committee reviewed the request
of Replace for FY91 funding $ , , and his committee's recommendation
for $70,200. The Town Manager had included $0 funding or Re '
proposed budget,
g Place in his
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Mr. Dougherty stressed the need to continue the reventative services
ton oath P Aces
Replace offers to Lexington y and reported that 150 local families had
been served during the past years in the areas of counseling
ng and crisis
intervention and outreach. He noted that in ast ears
P y Replace has included
involvement with the Lexington Child Assault Program Lex
u S t CAPP) and has also
worked with the
p ublic schools in programs such as Peer Leadership.
Funding sources for RePlace were outlined including own of Lexington,
Mass. Dept, of Mental Health the g xtngton,
' School System, client fees, and private
contrib utions. Mr. Dougherty noted that RePlace has demonstrated a capacity
to develop more outside sup port as shown in the increased public and
foundation funding. Of the $70,200 recommended 45 0
Educ s $ = 00 would be used to fund
Community tion and Outreach Services. For screening and referral
services, $25,200 would be allocated. The Committee recommends
regular monthly mends changing from
funding by a re
g thly allocation to a combination of grant and unit
rate.
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that RePlace and Town administrators meet to develop a
It was also recommended t ual clients and families.
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billin method of tracking utilization for ' individual
` in President of RePlace Board of Trustees, presented
Judith tab ' s 20-y
on staff and citizen support and described RePlacear role g
as a community a t
ag ency committed��to serving youths and families otherwise no
served.
She stated that preven ion and early inter vent ion are cost effective and
con sequences if RePlace activities are lost or curtailed.
outlined the con se q
Nan c y Adle RePlace Board of Trustees, read a letter from
Representative D oran , s u p port s
in su ort of RePlace and urging continuation of Town
funding.
Darryl Batts n ,
' LexCAPP volunteer, described the services to school
children offered the
Child Abuse Prevention Program and stressed the need for
the continued support and back -up of RePlace.
Cohen, Peer Program worker at RePlace, reported on the Hotline
Natalie Co ,
operation and
other benefits offered to teens, which need Replace in order to
function as resources for teens in need of support and guidance.
Gary Re ese , Senior High School Peer Program Worker, described his
experience and the help given to him by RePlace.
Principal, David Wilson, pointed µ L.H S p , d out the loss to the Town of a 'ts su ort and work with RePlace.
$42,000 Grant, given to Lexington, based on 1. PP
This Grant would not continue if RePlace is eliminated.
Pam- Dan Am irali an RePlace Board member, noted RePlace's work with drug
Da � the su had been given in
abuse intervention in the High School and PP
overcoming his addiction* could still function
William Blout, RePlace Director, felt that RePlace
with the decreased amount of funding recommended by the Human Services
Committee.
Mr. . Edd i son
and Mr. Marshall noted the extensive number of thoughtful
letters they had received and thanked the writers for their expressions of
support of RePlace.
M r. McSweeney stressed that the Town Manager's proposal to eliminate
funding f or
RePlace is not a reflection of any lack of sensitivity on his
part, but rather had been done in response to the Selectmen's instructions to
are a balanced budget with the decreased resources available.
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COUNCIL ON AGI ;Rndell of the Human Sery ices Committee reviewed the
recommendations
of his committee on the budget request of the Council on Aging
G64 which is supported by the Human Services Committee. He
for $171, ,
described the outreach and in- -house services to elders and their families
provided by the CoA, through the Lexington Senior Center.
Mr. Mandell reported on sources of funding other than the Town,
includin g State and Federal aid. The request of $171,664 from the Town
represents 25% of its total requested budget of $678
The Human Services Committee commented favorably on the physical
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condition of the Senior Center, excellence of programs which appeared to have
full attendance and the variety of programming offered. It was recommended
Paw that g thought be given by the CoA to possible reallocation of Town funding to
support the p rovision of services which may have been reduced as a result of
S tate and/or Federal assistance decreases and that consideration be given to
more vigorous pursuit of the Council's fund raising efforts.
Ma
�1r• Marshall noted that the Counci budget request equest was up S% from
FY90, and questioned whether an
upward trend could be expected each year.
Mrs. Cochin pointed out the lder Pop ulation
g which well require
increased services wit no foreseeable assistance from State Fede
government. bl / ral
ADULT DAY HEALTH PROGRAM
Robert Cushman, Co -Chairman of the Human Sere'
Heal lees committee, reviewed
the needs of the Adult Day Health Program, funding of which has been
transferred to the Council on Aging, which car •
through the Cooperative E1 .ries out the services provided,
Elder Services of Arlington. This program assists
mentally, physically and /or frail elders who cannot receive service at the
Senior center. The Human Service committee recommends the approval of the
$3,500 request by this agency.
The Committee recommended strengthening n the
g following areas:
Improved billing /reporting system; development o •
and a Lexington client census/outreach f a scholarship policy,
sus /outreach program.
CMARC
Mrs. Cochin reported on the $11,000 budget request o
q f the Central
Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens, which is supported by the Human
Services Committee,
Mrs. Cochin described the Ag r
p which offers education and
training to handicapped adults with the oal of a
g ssisting them to work toward
competitive employment, CMARC now provides services t
them to 0 19 Lexington
residents, helping move toward economic independence and, the
Committee believes, provides a valuable service to L '
Mr. Eddison thanked the exington.
Human Services committee for its hard work
its careful, systematic analysis of the budget requests quests of providers. He
noted that no decisions on the Selectmen's positions will be made until a full
Board is in attendance.
p. M. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adj ourn at 10:25
A true record, Attest:
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Executive Clerk
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
February 12, 1990
meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February
A regular g � f ice Building, at 7:30 p. m.
12, 1990, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town of
Eddison Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney Mr. White, Town
Chairman f
• Mr. Cohen Town counsel; Ms. Radway, Asst. to the Town Manager; Mrs.
Manager, :
Snow,
Executive Clerk, were present. Mrs. Smith joined the meeting later.
PUBLIC HEARING BOSTON EDISON GROVE STREET
Mr. Eddison opened the public hearing on the petition of the Edison
Company for permission to install a conduit in Grove Street.
Edward Chisholm representing the company, explained that the work is
neces sar y to p rovide service to Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, and S at Royal Circle, a new
subdivisiono
being no comments in favor or in opposi
There g tion, Mr. Eddison declared
the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
peti tion, p lan lan and order of the Boston Edison company for a grant of location for installation of a conduit in Grove Stree southerly approximately 20 feet
of
north of Royal circle thence turning and running southeasterly a distance
about 33 feet.
SCATTERED SITE HOUSING STEDMAN ROAD
M r. ex plained Eddison ained that a recent buyer of a house and lot on Clematis
P Road, had offered the house to the Town for scattered site housing, if it can
be relocated to another lot in the immediate future
Marshal D klin erb Chairman of LexHAB, described a site on Stedman Road,
part of the F y � School property, whic g h was thou ht to be an appropriate
location for the house, and would mean a move easily accomplished. The house,
p
which
would be laced in front of the play area, would be sited so as to allow
access to the area for users of the field and for Town vehicles. The 11 -car
playground parking round arkin lot would be eliminated and directional signs, indicating
ava ilability labilit of p arking on the upper part of the Clarke Middle School grounds,
would be installed.
Daniel Deutsch, 12 Stedman Road, commented on the currently inadequate
p arking arkin to accommodate Sunday users of the field and students of the Chinese
School which meets in the area. He felt that the new use would increase the
overflow parking in front of residents' homes.
Mr. Eddison felt that these issues could be resolved by directional
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si na e. He explained the Town's goals to provide affordable housing to Mr.
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Deutsch, who had questioned the reasoning for moving the house.
Mr. Derby asked that information on the availability of the unit be
publicized to Town employees.
Mr. Ciriello and Mrs. Whyte, area residents referred to previous
promis P
es b the Town for arking and road improvements which have not been
done.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request
of the Lexington Housing Assistance Board for use of the Stedman Road lot for
scattered site housing.
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Mrs. Smith, who had not been present for discussion •
or vote on this
matter because she is a resident of Clematis Road joined •
time. , ,� the meeting at this
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept, p , as
Presented, the minutes of Selectmen's meetings on January 22
19900 y a nd January 24,
Board members thanked the Executive Clerk for the re aration o
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consistently clear and accurate
minutes of their meetings.
CONSENT AGENDA
ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE ELKS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ap t he
he
application of the B.P.O. Elks for One Day Liquor License o
1990 q n February 1fi,
- , for a birthday party, from 5:00 p .m. to 12:00 midnight.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve commitment
of the following charges: Water January P nt
ary final bills, $257.25; Water,
February Cycle.9 bills, $76,077.610
FEE ADJUSTMENTS
Mr. White reviewed with the Board a schedule of proposed increases
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user f ees
pre at the request of the Board to help offset the costs of
programs and services. The suggested increases had been all within limits
een determined b
es an nd were
comparisons with other communities' char
prescribed by statute.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ad just fees as
follows:
Copying Fees $ .20 /page
Taxicab Licenses $30.00
Common Victualler $254.00
Lodging House $25
Innkeeper $25.00
Liquor, Restaurant $39500900
Liquor, Clubs $ 400
Liquor, Innholder $39500.00
Removal of Underground Gasoline Tanks $ 50 * 00
Ambulance Service, all hospitals $ 100000
Additional charge for use of oxygen $ 20.00
Annual Fire Alarm Maintenance $ 110000
Smoke Detector Inspection $ 25.00
Flooded basement pumping $ 50.00/hour
Hawkers'/Peddlers' License $ 5.00 /week
Bicycle License $ 2.00
Also reviewed were fee increases for the Board of Health Recreation
Department, Revenue Department and Town 3 ativn
o n Clerk, which will require Town Meeting
action for implementation,
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PARKING METER AND PARKING LOT FEES
Mr. p resented resented an upgraded schedule of fees for parking meters and
p arking arkin lot p ermits, for the Board's consideration. He reported that at a
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meeting
of the Lexington Center Committee, the proposal had received unanimous
support of these members present, which included several members of the
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Chamber of Commerce.
An additional $4,000 would be raised from permits; $1fi,590 from Mariam
Street and in excess of $100,000 from meters of the fees were to be
implemented emented and parking use is unchanged. The Manager noted that meter permit
and lot fees have not increased since they were established in 1982.
Mr. White asked for the Board's approval of the new rate structure.
Richard Michelson, Chamber of Commerce member, noted that permit holders
have already g pay d b to a for permits based on the new rates, before approval
had been voted by the Selectmen. Mr. White said that the rates would be
adjusted. to reflect the Board's decision on the matter.
Discussion followed on the different types of meters i.e. short and long
term, and the need for locating the shorter term meters near the stores for
use by
customers. it was felt that the all-day meters should be placed at the
perimeters of the business district for use by employees and other Center
business people. Mr. White plans to explore the issue with the Lexington
Center Committee.
Mr. Michelson noted the number of broken meters in the Center and urged
bett maintenance. He agreed that there is a need for removing the all -day
meters from the areas adjacent to stores and installing the 30-- minute meters
for a faster turnover.
Battin Chairman of the Lexington Center Committee, asked that such
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matters as the rate hike be referred to her committ ee one month before it is
to bp
on* acted u on. Mr. Michelson urged that the Chamber also be notified well
in
advance of changes in the Center. He felt that the views expressed by the
m p resent resent at the L.C.G. meeting referred to did not constitute the view
of the entire Chamber*
Jacqueline Bateson of the Chamber of Commerce raised concerns about the
reaction of townspeople to the parking - fee increases. Mr. Marshall saw the
increase as a necessary first step toward improving the parking situation in
the Center, noting that there is always some negative reaction to any changes.
He hoped to move forward on the matter with input from the Lexington Center
Committee and the Chamber of commerce.
Motion was made and seconded, to approve the rate increase structures
for parking meters and parking lot permits as presented by the Town Manager
with further exploration and discussion of the Parking Strategy for the Center
planned.
Mr. Dailey questioned whether the proposed increases would discourage
shoppers from coming to the Center. Mr. Michelson pointed out that there is
} free parking in the business districts of other communities.
Mr. Marshall stressed the need to differentiate between the different
ty of parking by placing the lower priced permits at the furthest points
and the short term meters behind the stores.
Mr. Dailey was in favor of deferring the raising of fees until the whole
p arking arkin issue can be addressed instead of dealing with the problem piecemeal.
Motion having been made and seconded, 4 -1, with Mr. Dailey voting in the
negative, of the fee structure for parking meters and parking lot permits, as
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Meters
15 minute
$.10
1 hour
30
minute
$,15
00
minute
$,25
1 1/2 hours
$,35
$.50
2 hours
30
minutes
$.15
60
minutes
$,25
120
minutes
S.50
10 hours
30
minutes
$,15
60
minutes
$,25
120
minutes
.$,75
Permits /1_ year $175.00
Meriam Street lot
1/2 hour Up to 1 hours .25
1 to 2 hours Up to 2 hours, $,50
3 to 4 hours Up to 4 hours, $,75
4 to 5 hours to over
7 hours In excess of 4 hours, $1.00
John Theriault, Director of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that notice
to the Chamber of the proposed rate changes had been Inadequate and asked for
or
involvement in such matters, earlier in the planning P rocess,
BUDGET REVIEW
Mr, Eddison asked Board members to identify budget items on which the
wished to have further discussion before reaching Y
g p sitio o n financial
issues.
WARRANT TO THE 1990 TOWN MEETING
Upon motion duly made aOd seconded, it was voted to sig the Warrant t
as presented,
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the 1990 Annual Town Meetin
g, p ented.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call
, vote, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Bailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, o
into Executive Session for matters of Collective � go
e Bargaining, the disclosure of
which could adversely affect the financial interests of the Town '
intent to resume open session. , w lth no
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:30
p.m.
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A true record, Attest:
Marion H. Snow
Executive Clerk
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
February 26, 1994 `, J
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February
26 1990, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7;34 p.m.
Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall,. Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, Mr.
White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were
present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS TRANSFER OF LI UOR LICENSE EDDIE'S
Mr. Eddison opened a public hearing on the application of Edward
Jigarjian, President of Eddie's of Lexington, Inc., for transfer of Common
Victualler Liquor License from Cory's of Lexington, 20 Waltham Street.
Nancy Jigarjian and Atty. Peter Mullane were present to review the
proposed operation of the restaurant, which will remain structurally unchanged
but which will present a modified menu with moderate prices. Mr. & Mrs.
Jigarjian, owners of the building at 20 Waltham Street, will operate the
business.
Mr. Dailey questioned whether the more moderate prices would attract
more customers and would result in a heavier impact on traffic and parking on
Waltham Street. Mr. Mullane felt that there would be less impact because the
proprietors hope to attract customers from Center businesses and pedestrians.
Mr. McSweeney asked that the Jigarjians confer with the Town Manager
about a suitable location for parking if valet parking is to continue. Mrs.
Jigarjian said that they have plans to rent parking space on private property
on Muzzey Street for that purpose.
There being no further comments or statements in favor or in opposition,
Mr. Eddison declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of Edward N. Jigarjian, President and Nancy J. Jigarjian,
Treasurer of Eddie's of Lexington, Inc. d /b /a Eddie's of Lexington, 20 Waltham
Street, for transfer of Common victualler Liquor License from Lexington
Restaurant Management Corporation d /b /a Cory's of Lexington, and change of
Manager to Edward N. Jigarjian.
REVIEW OF WARRANT ARTICLES
Robert Ebersole, Revenue Officer, was present to review with the Board
several articles which he had asked to have placed in the Warrant, including
Article 43, Direct Deposit of Payroll; Article 44, Municipal Lien Certificate
Fees;
Article 45, Ambulance Fee Lien, Article 46 Provision for Quarterly Tax Bills;
Article 47, Provision to Capture New Growth; Article 48, License and Permit
Denial for Nonpayment of Taxes; and related to Article 48
Article 49, Licenses and Permits of Delinquent Taxpayers.
Regarding Article 46, pertaining to the sending of quarterly, rather
than semi - annual tax bills, Mr. Marshall asked for development of a cost study
to ascertain whether the extra money realized in interest would exceed the
extra mailing and clerical expenses involved. Mr. White said that the concept
of one mailing of a booklet with four tax payment coupons is being explored.
BUDGET REVIEWS
Mr. white reviewed an alternate " "A "" 3 budget proposal, � g p posal, prepared at the
request of the Board, which was developed with no revenue restrictions and
included funding for programs not listed in his proposed "B " or maintenance
budget:
A $100 appropriation for Article 5 which would provide 4 to 5%
salary increases; $59,580 for DPW which would save one engineering position,
$ p '
allow two stone walls to be rebuilt and repainting of the two fire stations;
$78,400 to preclude closing of the East Lexington Fire Station durin g summer
months; under General Government, $52,404 to retain a switchboard operator
and upgrade computer software; $180,000 to upgrade the Harrington School
soccer field; $265,000 to allow for a 0 -route LEXPRESS operation; $30,000 to
allow Libraries to stay open on Sundays and open at the usual hour; $30,767
for the D.A.R.E. program; $66,783 to renovate the Police dispatch area•
_.� 35,000 to supplement the Recreation Enterprise Fund; $29,495 for weed control
at the old Res; $72,000 to fund RePlace; and $300,000 for street resurfacing.
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Of these items, the Manager suggested giving priority to RePlace;
LEXPRESS, D.A.R.E., Reservoir weed Control, and the East Lexington Fire
Station.
Board members expressed their individual positions on priorities, as
follows:
Mr. Eddison listed LEXPRESS as the top item, RePlace for its importance
to the young, weed control at the Old Res, the East Lexington Fire Station ,
the Library, which he felt should be open on Sundays and at the usual time in
the morning. He felt that he could defend those items, which totalled
$500,000 ±.
Mrs. Smith placed LEXPRESS first, with RePlace, the Libraries, the
D.A.R.E. program, Old Res weed control following and, if at all possible, to
include the Engineering position and the East Lexington Fire Station. She
felt that she could support a $500,000+ override.
Mr. McSweeney said that he was still favoring the "B " budget and working
within the funds available. He hoped that RePlace could be retained and saw
value in the D.A.R.E. program, as well as weed control at the Old Res.
Regarding the $35,000 proposed in the "A " budget for the Recreation Enterprise
Fund supplement, he hoped that funds for that purpose could come from the Pine
Meadows operation.
Mr. Dailey expressed hope that the Selectmen could go to Town Meeting
unified in a recommendation for a budget. He would support further
exploration of the RePlace request and the East Lexington Fire Station,
Regarding LEXPRESS, he said that the MBTA subsidy appears to be safe for now
but he was not assured of its continuance in the future.
He hoped for action by the School Committee similar to the Selectmen's
in its budget considerations.
He said he was not ready to support an override, without every effort
being made not to go beyond available funds.
Mr. Marshall agreed that agreement should be reached on a budget to
bring to Town Meeting but he felt that an override would be needed. He did
not support the School's request for a 6% budget increase, $1,000,000 more
than in the Town's budget.
Selectmen's Meeting -3- February 20, 1990
He was still open on the East Lexington Fire Station and Librar�r issues
and would favor looking for some alternate transportation for seniors. He was
in favor of the $35,000 supplement to the Recreation Enterprise Fund and said
he would support an override.
Judith Zabin, President of RePlace Board of Trustees, urged the Board to
show a commitment to RePlace by including it in its recommended budget.
William Blout, Re Director, spoke in favor of the D.A.R.E. program,
but felt that some D.A.R.E. service could be accomplished by RePlace. He
stressed the importance of Police involvement with RePlace.
Rene Cochin, Co- Chairman of the Human services Committee, noted that the
Town's appropriation for RePlace is a small percentage of the RePlace budget,
much of which is funded by the State. Without the Town funds, the State's aid
would be lost and the program would end.
Mr. McSweeney questioned the impact on fixed income residents of an
override in addition to the extra assessment for the purchase of Pine Meadows
and increased charges for water and sewer. He is in favor of keeping
Lexington's quality of life but concerned that the higher tax bill might be
cause for some to have to leave town. He asked that consideration be given to
those not so affluent.
Mr. Eddison said that he felt all Selectmen are sensitive to that issue
but that he could defend a $1,000,000 override (for both Town and Schools)
which would amount to about $45/year for a resident whose home is assessed for
$200,000.
The Chairman noted that the Board would be meeting on Saturday, March 3
with the School Committee and Finance committees for further discussion of
budgets.
VERSAILLES SIDEWALK CAFE
Mr. White noted the request from Isaac Dray, Versailles Restaurant, for
permission to place tables and chairs for service of food and alcohol on the
sidewalk in front of his establishment, as has been permitted in previous
years. The Manager said he plans to approve the request for rental of the
sidewalk area, if it meets With the Board's approval the request for rental of
the sidewalk area, if it meets with the Board's approval and read the
conditions of the agreement with Versailles.
The clause stating "subdued" colors for furniture and umbrellas will be
eliminated, as requested by Mr. Eddison, who felt it was unnecessary to
restrict the more vibrant colors.
Board members agreed that the Rental agreement, with a charge of $200
per month, be renewed for the summer months.
CONSENT AGENDA
PROCLAMATION, RE CROSS MONTH
{ Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim in March,
1990, as American Red cross Month in recognition of this outstanding
organization and its contribution in adding to the quality of life in
Lexington.
ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSES ELKS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve One Day
Liquor Licenses, for various events to be held at the B.P.O. Elks #2204, 959
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March 18, 1990
March 24, 1990
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Wedding Shower
Country /Western
Night
Christening Party
Wedding Shower
Reunion
1:00 p.m. to 5 :00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight
5:00 p. m. to l0: 00 p.m.
1:00 p .m. to 6:00 P.M.
7:00 p. to 12 :00 Midnight
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve abatement of
Water Charges in the total amount of $1,904.05; and Sewer Charges in the
amount of $2,804.34.
CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve acceptance
of Conservation Restrictions to be granted to the Town, as follows:
s Ellen & Gerald Gabrielse, 126 North Street, given in exchange for
license to maintain a garage on Conservation land.
Han Tae Oksoon Kim, 2 Solomon Pierce Road, Pheasant Brook Estates
Grant J, & Evelyn R. Mayne, 4 Solomon Pierce Road, Pheasant Brook
Estates
Sheldon Corporation, Maple Tree Lane & Butterfield Road, Pheasant Brook
Estates,
CONTRACT 90 -7 TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award Contract #90-
7, installation of Traffic Signals at Lowell /North Streets, to Bell Traffic
Signal Maintenance Company, Inc., lowest bidder, in the amount of $45,553.50.
ATM ARTICLE ASSIGNMENTS
Mr. Eddison reviewed the outline of the Selectmen's Article assignments
for the 1990 Annual Town Meeting, which he had drafted.
Mr. Marshall asked that Article 8, Recreation Enterprise Fund, be
assigned to Mr. McSweeney and suggested that Articles 48 and 49, which are
related, both be assigned to him. Mr. Eddison asked that members let him know
about any other changes they desired.
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept as presented
the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on January 31, 1990. Mrs. Smith
abstained from voting due to her absence at that meeting.
INNKEEPER LICENSE BATTLE GREEN INN
The report from Stanley J. Sosnicki, Health Agent, stating that Kevin
McGrath, Manager of the Battle Green Inn, has contracted for removal of
asbestos from the underground parking garage at the Inn, and that the work
will proceed and be completed in the near future. He stated that in view of
acceptable test results for airborne asbestos fibers, the granting of the
license will pose no health threats to the occupants of the hotel.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
Innkeeper License for the Battle Green Inn, 1720 Mass. Avenue, to expire on
December 31, 1990, subject to successful completion of the removal of asbestos
from the parking garage area.
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Selectmen's Meeting ' eetin -a- February 26 1990
RESIGNATION9 LEXINGTON CENTER C]MMITTEE
Upon motion duly made and'`econded, it was voted to accept the
' 'on of Norma Bogen as a member of the Lexington Center Committee,
resignati
effective March 1, 1990.
MEETING SCHEDULE
It was agreed that Selectmen's Meetings will be scheduled far March �,
March 12, March 19 9 at 7 :30 p.m., and on March 26, and March 28, commencing at
7 :00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call
vote,
Mr. Eddison Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to go
into Executive Session for discussion of Collective Bargaining, the disclosure
of which co prove rove to adversely affect the interests of the Town, with no
intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded,
A true record Attest:
it was voted to adjourn at 9:43 p.m.
Marion H. Snow
Executive Clerk
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