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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-03-BOS-min 1 :1 ii / ti SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 5, 1990 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, March 5, 1990, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 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. RESOLUTION, KARSTEN SORENSEN Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a Resolution acknowledging the ten years of dedicated service as a Planning Board Member of Karsten Sorensen. MINUTES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve as presented the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on February 5, 1990. Mrs. Smith abstained from voting due to her absence at the meeting. ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE, ST. BRIGID'S Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a One Day pm* Liquor License for a St. Patrick's Party to be held at St. Brigid's Church, Keilty Hall, 2001 Mass. Avenue, on Saturday, May 24, 1990, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight. CHAPTER 90 FUNDS, HARTWELL AVENUE Mr. White reported that the Mass. D.P.W. has required that grant money previously assigned to design services for Hartwell Avenue be expended by June 1, 1990. Since it will not be possible to expend these funds for that purpose before the expiration of the time limit, Mr. White recommended that they be transferred to the resurfacing program. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the transfer of Chapter 90 funds in the amount of $46,502 for design services for Hartwell Avenue, to the FY90 resurfacing program. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS 4 Mr. White advised that membership in the NLC&T not be renewed this year because of scarcity of funds. PUBLIC HEARING, BOSTONGAS, WARREN STREET Mr. Eddison opened the Public Hearing on the petition of the Boston Gas Company for permission to install a gas main in Warren Street. Steven Caliri representing the Gas Company, explained that the work was needed to provide service to new homes in the area. There being no comments in favor of in opposition, Mr. Eddison declared pom the hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans and orders of the Boston Gas Company for a grant of location for installation of a 2-inch gas main in Warren Street, for distance of approximately 80 feet, as shown on accompanying plans. -2- AD HOC OVERRIDE GROUP Peter Enright, speaking for the Ad Hoc Override Group, stated that the most important issue facing the Town this year will be to deceive whether to keep the services which makes Lexington the Town it is. Mr. Enright's Group is reluctant to see any of the school or Town services cut and saw an override of Proposition 2 1/2 as the only way to preserve them. He outlined the provisions under Proposition 2 1/2 which allows for overrides and felt that the Townspeople would support such a movement. He said that the Ad Hoc Override Group would work hard to ensure the success of an override, if the Selectmen vote to allow the question to come before the voters. Mr. Enright expressed the hope of his group that the Selectmen would continue to work with the School Committee toward consensus on budget matters and promised to provide support if an override is placed on the ballot. Jacqueline Weinstock, League of Women Voters, also asked that the voters be given the opportunity to decide on override. Fred Rosenberg, TMMA Executive Committee, encouraged the Board to come to decisions on its positions on financial issues quickly so as to clarify procedures as much as possible for Town Meeting Members. Judy Alexander and Bea McDonald, Realtors, referred to the services and quality of life offered in Lexington as reasons for sales of homes and urged that an override be implemented to allow continuance of those services. Elaine Engelberg, High School Teacher, noted the long range effects of ewe the excellence of the school system on the lives of students and was in favor of letting voters decide on an override. Cindy Blumsack, President of Lexington Citizens for Quality Education, offered the services of her group not as advocates but as resource persons on the override issue. Roland Greeley read a statement in which he urged the Board to assume leadership on the override matters and allow voters to decide on which route they wished to follows. Richard Schaye noted the pride of residents in the uniqueness of the Town and advocated a modest override to keep it, despite the critical financial situation. Mr. Marshall said he felt that the Board is moving in the right direction. He added that if an override is put before the voters, a great deal of help would be needed from supporters if it was to pass. Jacqueline Ward said she has been getting calls from many citizens with limited incomes, expressing their fears that they may not be able to continue to live in Lexington if an override is passed. Mary Shunney suggested that the Selectmen be objective about the impact of working within available funds and to take into consideration the effect of override costs on low income residents. She noted the special interests of those who had spoken in favor of an override. Mr. Eddison thanked those in attendance for sharing their views on the override issue. He referred to the successful meeting on March 3rd with the School and Finance Committees and hoped that the spirit of cooperation evident at that time would be continued. um* Selectmen's Meeting -3- March 5, 1990 LEXPRESS Members of the Transportation Advisory Committee, and LEXPRESS Coordinator, Pauline Burke, met with the Board to present, as requested, information on a transportation system to address the needs of the elderly. An outline describing alternate systems including a Dial--A-Ride System and a Reduced Hours Fixed Route System, was distributed. Sara Arnold, speaking for the Committee, reviewed a Dial-A-Ride system, which would cost the Town about $100,000/yr. She gave estimated ridership as 3/per vehicle hour; and estimated cost per passenger as $10.00. Mrs. Arnold added that with this system, 90 to 95% of current LEXPRESS ridership would be eliminated, i.e. students and adults between the ages of 18 and 65. She listed drawbacks to the elderly under the Dial-A-Ride system such as loss of flexibility because of the need to arrange for rides, segregation of the elderly from other age groups, and limited rides allowed per month per senior. A Reduced Hours/Fixed Route System was also described by Mrs. Arnold, which would cost the Town approximately $200,000/yr. She said that the Transportation Advisory Committee supports the fixed route system because it meets the needs of a larger percentage of townspeople. She noted that with an 8-route system, operating for six hours, approximately 80% of the current LEXPRESS ridership would be eliminated such as commuters, most students and most adults. Regarding the mechanics of Dial-A-Ride, Mrs. Arnold said that seniors would have to call a dispatcher in advance who would need to coordinate rides to various parts of the Town. Mr. McSweeney raised a question about how residents got around before LEXPRESS and asked if an overlap of MBTA and LEXPRESS routes exists. He expressed his concern about the difficulties in financing the system in years to come. Mr. Dailey referred to offers of some riders to pay considerably higher fares and asked whether it was thought that these offers could be taken seriously. Mrs. Arnold said that some riders would pay more but that others could not afford a price hike and would find it difficult. Sally Castleman, T.A.C. member, said the Committee was open to discussion of ways to implement a fare increase for those who could afford it and felt that the issue of different levels of fares should be pursued. Mr. Dailey pointed out that there are usually transportation opportunities, other than LEXPRESS, for students and was concerned that, at the actual cost to the Town of $2.00/ride, students are riding on LEXPRESS for .50 cents. He felt that continuous (not on-call service) could be provided for elderly for less than it is costing the Town now. Mrs. Castleman responded to Mr. McSweeney's question about means of transportation before LEXPRESS began operating. She pointed out that there now are more single parents and working mothers which means students need other transportation and more elderly than there were ten years ago. Mr. Eddison referred to the March 3rd discussion of the impact of an override. It had been stated that a homeowner would pay any extra $45.00 + a year and would probably subsidize a 6-route LEXPRESS system at a rate of 89.00/year which he considered to be fairly reasonable. Fred Rosenberg, former Chairman of the T.A.C. , noted the flexibility allowed to students with LEXPRESS with respect to after school activities and jobs. He felt that ten years ago, the elderly had been without transportation and had thus been housebound to a great extent. w► _4_ Mr. Dailey said that he could more readily support a 6-route system for 11 hours/day than an 8-route system for 6 hours. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:57 p.m. A true record, Attest: C,Ae 141(2 Marion H. Snow Executive Clerk yq [ v k Si SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 12. 1990 � . A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, March 12, 1990, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Eddison. Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. 'white. Town Manager, Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel, Ms. Radway, Assistant to the [own Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. MI NUTES oon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept as presented the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on February 12. 1990. F ESIGN ATION. T.A.C. Ipon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the resignation of Elaine Dratch as a member of the Transportation Advisory Committee. The Board's appreciation for her service on the Committee will be expressed in a letter to Mrs. Dratch. CONSENT AGENDA ABATEMENT, WATER, SEWER CHARGES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the abatement of water charges in the amount of $99.52 and sewer charges in the amount of $627.80. Mrs. Smith abstained from voted since property owned by her was among those designated for adjustment of estimated reading. ABATEMENT, DEMAND CHARGES L non motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the aOatement of demand charges in the total amount of $100.00 COMMITMENT OF CHARGES Lpon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve commitment of charges, as follows: February final water bills, $366.89; February final sewer bills, additional, $440.08; Street Opening Permit Fees: $100.00. CONTRACT 90-3, WOOD STREET WATER MAIN Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award Contract $90- 3, Replacement of Wood Street Water Mains, to the lowest bidder, Susi & DiMascio Company, Inc. 222 Providence Street, Hyde Park, in the amount of $487, 742. 76. MCAB LAND USE STUDY Members of the Planning Board, Conservation Commission and Recreation Committee were present for a review by the Middlesex County Advisory Board Land Use Committee of a Land Use Study developed for use of the Middle sex County Hospital property at Concord Avenue and Walnut Street, at the Waltham line. Mr. McSweeney. Lexington's representative on the Land Use Committee, Welcomed Richard Murray, Weston Selectman, who is Chairman of the Committee, and John Bonomo, County Commissioner, and recapped the procedures of the Committee in the one and a half years since its formation. i dy amid -9- The The proposed reuse of the property, with an aim of revenue to the County had been explored by the Committee which was charged with obtaining a consultant for preparation of a study. Neighborhood input, as well as comments and suggestions from Town Boards had been sought throughout the process by the consultants chosen: McGinley Hart & Associates, Architects and Planners, and Bratley Associates, Inc. , Real Estate Consultants. Further input on concerns was requested from Waltham and Le> ington, before the Land Use Committee's recommendations are given to the County Commissioners. L Mr. l3onomo outlined the statutory requirements under which County land may be disposed of. An appraisal of the property must be made, officials of ll affected communities must be included in procedures, and a Public Hearing must he held. After 90 days, the Commissioners can decide. by majority vote „in the disposition of the land. Mr. Murray listed the three options presented by the consultants as: _option A, market rate residential use; Option B, affordable housing; Option C. no development at this time but possible future elder care or other hospital developments. Mr. Murray stressed that the Land Use Committee had taken no position on any of the options. Mr. McSweeney noted that at meetings held in Lexington to date, the Affordable housing option had appeared to be somewhat favored. The Affordable Housing Options Committee had not included the site in its considerations mid because of lack of definite information. Joyce Miller, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, reported that the Commission had had problems with the use of part of the land by Waltham, which had been filled. as play fields. This play area is adjacent to wetlands and the Commission is concerned with the future use of the site. Their preference is to maintain the land as open space. Robert Bowyer, Planning Director, said that the Planning Board after review of the study, had not expressed its opinion on the three options. He rioted that the two residential alternatives would be located mainly on Walnut Street, which is narrow and not adequate for current or increased traffic. He asked for assurance that other access to the site will be explored. A Concord Avenue resident pointed out existing and potential growth in South Lexington, such as Brookhaven and Lexington Ridge, and was in favor of leaving the land as it is. Louise Cava also supported the option of no development. Angela Frick, Conservation Commissioner, felt that considerable time should be allowed, with the land left open, for decision on a use. Marian Reilly, 25 Walnut Street, said she was aware of traffic problems on her street and felt that most of the land should be in conservation, with a parcel along Walnut Street for affordable housing. Mr. McSweeney said he saw reflected in comments made, that Option C. was favored keeping the land open with attention paid to potential future development. He noted that Federal, State and local financial constraints would seem to preclude development of affordable housing at this time. Mr. Bailey said he would like to see the land transferred to the mord jurisdiction of the Town regarding decisions on its use. Mr. Marshall said he was not moved by the County's wish for revenue from disposition of the land and gave his priority as conservation, with some recreational use. He also favored using the existing buildings on the site for conversion to affordable housing or other public use. Selectmen's Meeting -3- March 12, 1990 Mrs. Smith concurred with Mr. Marshall that, as public land, it should be ised for public purposes i.e. conservation, recreation. Mr. Eddison said he endorses much of what was said by other Board members, but with a slight slant toward affordable housing, which he felt should he considered fora possible use in existing buildings. He also favored Town jurisdiction over the use of the land and pointed ,ut the pressing need to do something about affordable housing. M r. Murray said that the final draft recommendations of the Land Use Committee on the matter w i 11 be sent to the Board for further comment and ! banked those present for the comments, suggestions and other input provided. \RTTCLE 42. RETIREMENT BOARD ohn Ryan, Comptroller, referred to the acceptance by the 1989 Town Meeting of certain provisions under G.L. Ch32, ss22D, under which the $30,000 cap on pension benefits had been removed. Decision on acceptance of other pros isions of this law had been deferred but are being addressed this year under -article 42. Article 42 relates to State funding of the pension system which had seemed to present some uncertainties last year. This year, however, Town '"" Counsel feels that the concerns the Retirement Board had in 1989 had been somewhat alleviated. The Retirement Board is asking that an appropriate degree of flexibility to deal with the available options be maintained and Mr. Ryan felt that the Town should move forward with acceptance of the provision. The Board took no position on the Article at that time. LEXINGTON RIDGE DEVELOPMENT M r. Eddison referred to the request by the Mass. Housing Finance Agency for comments in connection with the application for site approval for the proposed Lexington Ridge Apartments and the reports of the Planning Board and Conservation Commission on the project. He asked if the Board wished to make further comments to MHFA when the two reports plus the comments of the South Lexington Association are forwarded. Mr. Eddison said that he considered the Planning Board's commentary to be detailed and thorough and supported its views. The Conservation Commission had stated that since no submission had been made, it was not prepared to make a report on the project. Mrs. Smith said she was generally supportive of the Planning Board report but was not sure she endorsed all points made. She felt that the Board's letter could state concerns shared with the Planning Board such as Parking, density, drainage and the subsidized rental unit issues and -ndorsement , in principle, of its recommendations. Mr. White suggested that the letter should put MHFA on notice of the Town' s concerns which w t l l he made formally, at a later time to the Board of \ppea l s. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Mr. Eddison to respond the Mass. Housing Finance Agency on the Lexington Ridge Apartment proposal reflecting the comments of Board members on the matter, as stated above. _4_ SPRING LEAF COLLECTION Richard Spiers, Director of DPW, reported to the Board on plans for a town-wide Spring yard and waste cleanup. The biodegradable bags of waste would he picked up at curbside during the weeks of April 23 and May 11 or could he brought to the landfill by residents on specified dated in April and May. t pon motion dul made and seconded, it was voted to approve the plan for .1 Spring Cleanup as proposed by Mr. Spiers. BUDGET REVIEW Mr. White referred to the discussion of a proposed alternate \" budget as discussed at the March 5 meeting adding that his general impression at that time had been that Board acceptance of the "A" budget had not been unanimous. He listed the items which had been prioritized by members, totalling 5495,202. Because he felt that questions on two of the larger items, LEXPRESS _ and the Fire Department requests, had had prevented the Selectmen from coming to terms with the modified budget, he had asked the Fire chief and Transportation Advisory Committee to meet with the Board on March 26 to present: additional information. Mr. McSweeney said his support was for the "B" or maintenance budget and .� that he was still hoping that the Schools would submit a budget increased by only 1%. He also felt that income from the Pine Meadows golf operation could fund the two Recreation items. row Mr. Marshall said he was not willing to state his position until a commitment had been received from the School Department. He said he could support an override amount of 5500,000, with the same amount for the schools. Mr. Eddison said his position was the same as Mr. Marshall's and that he would vote that night on the Town items only. Mrs. Smith's view was similar to Mr. Marshall's and Mr. Eddi son's and she felt an override to be necessary, hoping that the Schools will continue to try to match the Town's efforts. Mr. Dailey said he still would not support an override. lie felt it important for the Selectmen to reach consensus on budget recommendations and that the Town Meeting should be allowed to decide whether to override or not. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call \cite, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of litigation, the disclosure or which might adversely affect the interests of the Town. with no intent to resume °lien session. I pon motion duly v made and seconded, it has voted to adiourn at 10: 10 p.m. r. 1,7 A true t ecord, Attest: 6) Marion H. Snow ..r Executive Clerk r ) \1 r e 4 3r ' sum t F h 1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 19, 1990 ,' • , �.j A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, March 19, 1990, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms. Radway, Asst. to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. TECHNIQUES OF ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT Mr. Eddison referred to the seminar sponsored by the Mass. Package Stores Association for Managers and employees of liquor stores and noted that Police Chief Furdon had recommended enrollment in this program for all liquor retailers. The Chairman suggested that it be made mandatory in the case of liquor license transfers and that annual renewal of licenses be contingent upon evidence that all who are engaged in the selling of liquor have completed the course. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that all liquor retailers and their employees be informed of the program and be informed that enrollment and completion of the seminar is mandatory to ensure approval of transfers and renewals of liquor licenses. soft PUBLIC HEARING, 1775 WINE & SPIRIT SHOP Mr. Eddison opened a public hearing on the application of Argentina Arias for transfer of Package Store liquor license from J.E.G. Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a 1775 Wine & Spirit Shop, 27 Depot Square. The applicant, Mrs. Arias, who was present, described her proposal for continuance of the business without any changes in operations or to the structure. She gave her background which had included no experience in liquor retailing and said that she would be happy to take the TAM course offered by the Mass. Package Store Association. William Greene, current licensee, was present and vouched for Mrs. Airas' good character and spoke of her involvements in her Town with community affairs. There being no further comments 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 Argentina Arias, 12 Costa Circle, Framingham for transfer of Package Store for transfer of Package Store Liquor Licenses from J.E.E. Enterprises, Inc. , 27 Depot Square. MINUTES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on February 26, 1990, as presented. P,,,,, REGISTRAR OF VOTERS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint Luanna Devenis, Republican, as a Registrar of Voters for a term of office to expire on March 31, 1993. _2.. vow CONSENT AGENDA ABATEMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the abatement of Demand Charges in the amount of $50.00, and of Sewer Charges in the in the amount of $501.58. COMMITMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve commitment of adjusted Sewer Charge in the amount of $34.56; and adjusted Water Charge i.i the amount of $31.68. TOWN MEETING PRESENTATIONS Mr. Eddison referred to the request of the Moderator that the sponsor of each Warrant Article provide to her by March 22 information on who will speak, proposed visual aids and the expected duration of the presentation. He asked that each Selectman prepare this information and get it to him or the Moderator before March 22. APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE REPORT Michael O'Sullivan, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, presented his Committee's report on financial articles in the 1990 Warrant. He referrer to the legal requirement for mailing the printed report to all Town Meeting members prior to Town Meeting. This requirement could not be met this year because of lack of information on the amount of money to be dealt with. Imo The Committee recommended unfavorably on Community Services (RePlace); DPW funding for a subcontractor for planting and maintenance of islands; Lincoln Street development and Harrington Fields Rehabilitation, which was thought to be of low priority; and the Five Forks Traffic Study, which the Committee felt should be deferred until after the anticipated upgrading of Marrett Road. He foresaw a difficult Town Meeting because the complexity of the issues involved will be difficult to explain to Town Meeting members. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE REPORT Karen Dooks, Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee, submitted her Committee's report, and described the procedures for development of recommendations, judging each article on its own merits and priority. Mrs. Dooks listed five year concerns of her Committee such as future major expenditures for improvements to the Bedford Street DPW facility; the extent of capital needs for the School Department for maintenance and repairs; and the North Lexington Sewer Pump Station. Amount requests given unfavorable recommendations were DPW Equipment, with a $300,000 appropriation rather than the $350,000 requested; Lincoln Street Development, $0; Harrington Fields Rehab, $0; Misc. School Article request reduced by $300 to $500,000. Final decision on the amount recommended will be made after a report by the Permanent Building Committee, which is working with the School Committee, has been prepared. Mrs. Dooks reviewed a list of major repairs to schools which had been categorized as follows: Repair of School plant items, immediate attentio��-, ""' --�..,- --- Maintenance issues of an immediate nature; Miscellaneous ilprovements; and 41. Hastings School repairs and opening costs. '7 Selectmen's Meeting -3- March 19, 1990 Regarding the Library's request for $150,000 for funding of a computer Catalog System, the Committee is awaiting further information before making a r." recommendation. Mr. White referred to the opposition of the Appropriation Committee to the request for funding to sub-contract planting and care of traffic islands and pointed out the actual financial benefits of such a move. He recapped the modest increases to DPW in '89 and '90 and noted that this year's budget is level funded while the department copes with increased demands for its services. He felt that the island request was small in view of the added demands on DPW staff. In response to Mr. O'Sullivan's suggestion that business firms be encouraged to participate in an "adopt-an-island" program, Mr. Eddison noted that of the 30+ islands in the Town, the potential for adoption of only six exists, with the rest being cared for by the DPW and the Garden Club. Mr. Marshall asked that discussion be withheld on the specific amount of a possible override, since some issues remain unresolved. The Board is basing its considerations on $1,100,000, not $1,250,000 as stated in the Appropriation Committee's report. MINUTE MAN VOTECH Nyles Barnert, Lexington Representative on the Minute Man Regional School District Committee, was present to explain a change in the amount of Lexington's assessment increased by $92,000, and the need to change the motion to reflect the increase. He reviewed the calculations on which each Town's assessment is based and explained that State aid in the amount of $820,000 which had been expected for FY'90 has not been paid so that FY'91 funds are being used for expenses this year. He asked for the Board's support of the School's new request. Mr. Marshall suggested that the motion be split with a request for the original amount firm and, if no FY90 State aid is forthcoming, an extra $92,000 to compensate. Mr. Cohen felt that it could be done that way. LEXPRESS William Mix, Chairman, members Sara Arnold and Sally Castleman of the Transportation Advisory Committee, and Pauline Burke, LEXPRESS Coordinator, were present for review of a 6-route bus service structure as compared to the 8-route service relative to the impacts of loss of service and ridership and the amount of money to be saved by such a cut-back. $280,000 had been requested for the 8-route system and $220,000 would be needed for the 6- routes. Mr. Mix noted that this figure was based on the use of the present vehicles and contractor to December 31, 1990. A 6-route map was displayed and Mrs. Arnold pointed out the areas where service would be eliminated or combined with other routes. She estimated that 28,215 riders or 18% of the total ridership would be lost by the cuts, with an additional $6,000 lost because of rescheduling. She noted that the loss of service would increase walking distances to bus stops by approximately 1/2 mile, which would mean a total of over a mile in some cases, and longer waits for buses going to recreation areas, the senior center apd schools. She also pointed out the number of cars on the road would be increased because of students needing rides. f 7 -4- Ems Mrs. Arnold will confer with the School Committee to ensure that LEXPRESS does not duplicate service offered by school buses. Mr. McSweeney complimented the T.A.C. on its excellent work but because of the current financial constraints, he didn't feel that the Town could afford to continue LEXPRESS. He was in favor of allowing a separate vote on LEXPRESS by the townspeople and not including it in an override package. Mrs. Smith agreed that the $280,000 requested was high at this time but questioned whether the $60,000 saved by going to a 6-route system was justified in view of the impact of the reduction. Mr. Eddison thanked the T.A.C. for its hard work and the clear explanation offered. CONTRACT #90-1 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award Contract #90- 1, Street Resurfacing, Alternate "A", for work on various streets in the Town, to Lazaro Paving, 138 Main Street, S. Acton, in the amount of $742,861.50. "A" BUDGET Mr. White referred to a list of programs, totalling $1,267,829, appearing in his proposed "A" budget which had been cut from his "B", or maintenance budget. He reported that he and Town Counsel had been exploring the proper use of parking meter funds and that Mr. Cohen had concluded that some of the fund can appropriately be used to offset LEXPRESS expenditures because of the bus service's beneficial effects on the Center traffic and 11.0 parking situation. He recommended the the$80,000parking of arkin meter fund be used for LEXPRESS. Mr. White also noted that certain changes in health care insurance legislation have resulted in $90,000 in savings for FY91 and recommended that the proposed savings be allocated to the school budget, thus reducing the total "A" budget to slightly less than $1,100,100. Mr. Dailey was opposed to including the $78,000 for Fire Dept. personal services in the override package and said he would like to see the unexpected savings used for that purpose. Mr. Eddison was not in favor of removing the Fire Station issue from the "A" budget list. Mr. McSweeney stated that he wanted a referendum on LEXPRESS. He is not as sure as some others that an override would prevail. He also felt that the Library request for $30,000 and the Fire request for $78,000 should not be subjects of an override question and that the proposed $50,000 and $30,000 Recreation items could be funded by golf course revenue. Mr. Marshall viewed the extra $90,000 as being absorbed by the possible additional $90,000 assessment for the VoTech School. He felt that an override would be necessary and that all items should remain as listed. Mrs. Smith agreed with Mr. Eddison and Mr. Marshall that the programmatic list should remain as it is in the Manager's "A" budget. Mr. Dailey noted that the programs on the list were highly visible items and felt that they were being put at risk by inclusion since he was not sure that an override would pass. „■0 • 7 0.04 Selectmen's Meeting -5- March 19, 1990 He repeated that he does not want the East Lexington Fire Station matter included in an override question for that reason. Motion was made to support the "A" budget totalling $1,097,829 for the eight items listed with the amount for school reduced from $759,567 to $669,567 using the $90,000 saved on health care insurance towards the School budget and with LEXPRESS reduced by the $80,000 which is to come from the Parking Meter fund and to recommend to Town Meeting that the "A" budget be approved. The motion was simplified by amending it to state "to accept the "A" budget as proposed by the Town Manager for FY91. The motion was seconded. It was voted 3-2, with Mr. Dailey and Mr. McSweeney voting in the negative, to accept the "A" budget. Mr. Eddison asked for the sense of the Board on their positions if the "A" budget is accepted by Town Meeting. Mr. Dailey said he would vote to put the matter on the ballot but that he would oppose an override. Mrs. Smith said she would support going to the public on having an override and would support the "A" budget. Mr. McSweeney said that if the "A" budget carries, he would vote to put it on the ballot but would not support an override. He would want the programs voted on item by item. Mr. Eddison would support the "A" budget and would be in favor of putting it before the citizens. He would not commit to his support, however, if the budget approved is different than the one accepted that evening by the majority of the Board and would not be in favor of a breakdown of the items. GOLF COURSE Mr. White reported on his decision to award the contract for management of the Pine Meadows Golf Course to Golf Facilities Management Inc. , as recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee. Of the four responses to the R.F.P. sent out by the Committee, the proposal of GFMI had appeared to offer the best and most thorough service. The fixed fee structure: nine holes for $10. , and 18 holes for $15. , with discounts at specified times for seniors, is being reviewed by the Recreation Committee and will be presented to the Board at a later date. Mr. McSweeney complimented the Town Manager on the progress with the golf course operation and asked the newspaper reporter present to publicize the golf course reopening. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call vote to go into Executive Session for discussion of collective bargaining negotiations, with no intent to resume open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:42 p.m. 71/7/ / ; A true record, Attest: / ' ,&)/77\//_ U7/74,01--11 Marion H. Snow Executive Clerk VOID A ' 4 r.. SELECTMEN'S MEETING 0 March 26, 1990 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, March 26, 1990, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7.30 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, 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, BOSTON EDISON/N. E. TELEPHONE. BOW STREET Mr. Eddison opened a public hearing on the petition of the Boston Edison and New England Telephone companies for permission to relocate a jointly owned pole at #79 Bow Street. Robert Boudreau, representing the Telephone Company, explained that the pole is being relocated 20 feet toward #77 Bow Street, at the request of a new home owner, David Santosuosso. Olga Dreyfus, 77 Bow Street, was present to state her request that the pole be moved only 15 feet closer to her lot line as the 20 foot move would hinder her from exiting her driveway. Board members agreed that it was a reasonable request and Mr. Boudreau had no objection to the change in plans. There being no further comments in favor or in opposition, the Chairman declared the hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans and orders of the Boston Edison Company and the New England Telephone Company for permission to relocate a jointly owned pole at #79 Bow Street 15 feet southerly. MINUTES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve as presented the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on March 5, 1990. APPOINTMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the following for terms to expire on March 31, 1991: Town Counsel: Palmer & Dodge, One Beacon Street, Boston Executive Clerk, Marion H. Snow Keeper of the Lockup: Chief Paul E. Furdon APRIL MEETING SCHEDULE It was agreed that Board meetings will be scheduled for April 2, April 4, April 11, April 23, April 25, and April 30, with no meeting on April 9, Passover, unless the press of business makes it necessary. It was also agreed that a meeting of the Selectmen with the Pine Meadows/Meagherville Site Plan Development Committee will be held on April 23, for presentation of the Committee's report, to be submitted to Town Meeting on April 25. SPECIAL ELECTION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to set the date for a Special Election on the Override of Proposition 2 1/2 on Monday, June 11, 1990. woo -2- ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of the Lexington Knights of Columbus, 177 Bedford Street, for One Day Liquor Licenses, on March 30, 1990, for a reception to be held by the Honeywell Company; on April 7, 1990, for a birthday party; and on April 28, 1990, for a wedding reception. SEWER CONSTRUCTION, HAMILTON ROAD Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve an Order of Construction for installation of sewer on Hamilton Road, as recommended by the Town Engineer, Francis X. Fields. ARTICLE 31, SCHOOLS Dr. Geiger, Supt. of Schools, distributed a written synopsis of requests for capital improvements to schools under Article 31. The report will be presented verbally to the Selectmen at a later date. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. A true record, Attest: Marion H. Snow Executive Clerk ` ..d r I (i ,' ,,,,/i tb7 A ' il ions Al- " 4 b j 3 SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 28, 1990 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday, March 28, 1990, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms. Radway, Asst. to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. APPOINTMENT. TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC TRUSTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint David G. Williams, 1433 Mass. Avenue, as a Trustee of Public Trusts, and as a member of the Bridge Charitable Fund, to fill the unexpired terms of John Packard to SEptember 30, 1990. ARTICLE 31. SCHOOL REQUESTS Mr. White reported that the Permanent Building Committee has visited each school listed as needing repairs in Article 31, and has concluded that the requests presented are legitimate. Mr. Cohen read a motion he had prepared which asks that $1,300,000 be appropriated for this use. oak Mr. Dailey pointed out that several items listed in Article 31, such as locker replacement and HVAC repairs at the High School would appear p g to be expense items rather than being lumped together as a capital request. He felt that the message should be given at Town Meeting. He also requested that the $299,500 requested for the reopening of Hastings School should be broken down and more details on the expenses given. Dr. Geiger will be asked to meet with the Selectmen on April 2, for a presentation on details of the School Committee's capital request. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was vote to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. / ,,,._)/ A true record, Attest: r / //A ,, /1) '1-(.'1------ Vson . no Executive Clerk 4 VOIQ