HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-BOS-minSELECTMEN'S M EETING
June 11. 1990
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen -K a.s held on Monday, June 11,
1990, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Toi n office Building, at 7 1: 30 p. m.
Acting Chairman Smith, Chairman Eddison, 'qtr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mr.
McSweeney; Mr. whi Le , Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms. Radway, , Assts
to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
CHANGE OF MANAGER9 LKS
Mrs. Smith read the petition of the Lexington Lode of Elks for Change
of Manager under the Lodge's Club Liquor License from J. Raymond Arsenault to
Brian M. Fraser and noted the favorable recommendation of the Chief of Police
on Mr. Fraser' s suitability for the position.
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the petition
, or Late Lexington Ledge No. 2204 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks, 939 Waltham Street for Change of Manager from J. Raymond Arsenault to
Brian M. Fraser.
BOWMAN SCHOOL STU DENTS RECYCLING PETITION
Students from the fourth grade of the Bowman School and their teacher,
:inn Carothers, were present to request endorsement b1r the Selectmen of a
Recycling Initiative proposed for insertion on the State Election ballot next
November.
The children presented a skit which illustrated the need for and
benefits of r. ecycl ing, which was enthusiastically received by all present*
t)e t i t. ion request i no� the Board's endorsement signed by about 2 t}up i 1 s
leachers, and custodians at 'k -he Bowman School, was submitted. The decision to
Pllldorse the initiative will be made af ter its intent has been c lar i f ied.
F AR I ' %T CRE ASE , LEA F'RES
T � [. ;hairman William Mix and Sally ('astleman of the
'ommi t tee met with the Board to request approv of a
LEXPRESS, the first increase since 19850 It was noted
1.he sti•stem to six routes will probably cause a loss in
o ffset any i_necease in r
U pon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
cash fares and permit books for LEXPRESS, effective as
follo
.adults (age 19 -64)
SU . r 5
Students (age 6 - 15)
0.60
Seniors
0.35)
Under 6
0.15
Transfers
0115
Surcharge Ad. or Stu.
0.25
Surcharge Seniors
0. 15
TICKETS:
Book of 14 t . 5)o
1.00
Adults (19 -64) FY
85,00
Adults 6 months
50,00
Students (6 -1$) FY
75.00
Students 6 months
45).00
Transport ,, : -,t ion Adv isory
fare increase for
that the reduction of
ridership which will
to approve increases in
of July 1, 1990, as
TICKETS (Continued)
Student 5 months
Senior FY
Senior 6 months
Senior 3 months
Fami Pass FY
MTXTTTTrQ
30.00
45,00
30.00
20.00
225.00
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve as presented
the Executive Session minutes of the Selectmen's meeting on May 14, 1990, and
the minutes of May 21, 1990.
APPOINTMENT TO HANSCOM FIELD ADVISORY COMMISSION
Mrs. Smith requested that Mr. Eddison chair the meeting for discussion
and action on the proposed reappointment of tJohn Taylor as Lexin01ton' s
representative on the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission and did not
participate or vote on the matter because of tier involvement with the
Massachusetts Port Authority.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, 4 - 0 with Mrs. Smith abstaining, it
was voted to reappoint John E. Taylor, 11 Linmoor Terrace, as Lexington's
Representative on the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, for a term of office
to expire on June 30, 1993.
Board members agreed that Mr. Taylor had done an outstanding ,job
representing the Town during the time he has served on the Commission.
Mrs. Smith resumed chairmanship of the meeting.
IPPO I NTMENTS TO TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
Upon motion du made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint the
xollowi_n to the Town Celebrations Committee and Town Celebrations
Subcommittee, as recommended by the Commi Chairman, Nilliam Fitz erald:
Town Celebrations Committee ( 3 year terms)
Vol Hayden, Dawn McKenna, Marilyn Me eeney
Town Celebrations Subcommittee (1 year terms)
:'.dri enne De lla Penna, Walter Ellis Eric Carlson, t ohn Graham
(7 I D CE �� ATFRSHED 'MEMO OF I NTDERSTANDI N
Nirs. Smith reviewed the status of the Cambridge Watershed Protect
project, initiated by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council., with .point
participation between Cambridge, Lexington, Lincoln, Waltham and Weston. A
draft. Memorandum of Understanding among the communities had been distributed
for review and comment and responses had been received by MAPC from the five
_inv olved communities. MAPC then asked for approval of the revised version of
the MOU, which included all sua?o�ested chances.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Mrs. Smi t h
tlo s i n t pie Cambr i d se Watershed Advi Committee Memorandum o Understand i nd
(_)n be }gal.'' of the Lexington Board of Selectmen, as follows:
WHEREAS the Towns of Lexington, Lincoln, and Weston and the Cities of
Cambridge and Waltham in Middlesex county, Massachusetts have certain
natural resources of surface and underground waters, streams, and water
courses within the watersheds of the Hobbs Brook and stony Brook and
within these watersheds are located certain reservoirs and storage basins
now used or with a potential use as sources of water supply, and
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WHEREAS the co have a common interest in protecting such natural
resou r ces to ensure the - a v a i l a b i l i t y of public water supplies in such
quality and quantity as necessary,
NOW, THEREFORE, the s ignatories of this memorandum of understanding
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representing the communities agree as follows.
1. To consu P
1 t to ether and coop erate in matters pertaining to natural
resources of wetlands, surface and underground waters within the
watershed of the Hobbs Brook and Stony Brook.
2. To cos together consult t to ether and make recommendations relative to zoning and
general by-laws which may affect such resources , adopted by the
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commun under their independent home r ule y
consult together and make recommendations relative to the adoption
�' To co � city and
and promulgation of rules and regulations of the y town
bo whose official duties concern the use of land, the protection
of
natural resources and the present and potential sources of water
supply.
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To work together as a mechanism for joint local action for the resolution of water quality and water resource i at the local,
county and state levels.
r information ormati on and notify 5. To share y the participating communities of
pending applications
projec for ro ' ec is i n the watersheds of the Hobbs Brook
and Stony rook which require action or a decision by local agencies
including the Planning ann i ng Boards , Boards of A y eal Conservation pp .
Boa rds of Health and other pe granting agenc i es , and
Commi ssions, Boa � • r
which fall under guidelines adopted by the Cambridge Watershed
Advisory Committee.
ur ther ag reed that it is the intent of th memorandum of
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understanding that local action and implementation of 1 shall
be u��.� l ocal p owers = ' l�ted to t he fullest 1 l es t ex tent. For the purpose of providing public
information and advice on the protection of water resources, this
signatories i es ma be referred to as the Cambridge Watershed
association of sag y
Advisor Committee. The members of the Committee shall b y appointed by
the Chief Executive Officer(s) f i cer (s) of each c y ommun i t y The Chief of Executive
. each
may determine the procedures f appointment ntment for
Officer(s) y .
The membership of the Committee shal be compr sed of three
commun,ty. T P
representatives to ti v es from each conmun i ty . For Lex i ng ton , L • incoln , Waltham and
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P re f Elected
Weston, the members shat be P resentatives of the Chief .
the Planning i n Board and the Conservation off�c�al�s }, g Commi ss i on. For
Chief Elected
Cambridge, the members shall be representatives of the .
the Conservation Commi The committee
official, the dater Board
shall functi a s an advisor y committee to the Chief Elected officials of each community, and shall report i findings and recommendations to the
participating communities.
s further agree
It • d that this memorandum may be amended from time to time
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b y agreement of the signatories.
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I ,ENE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE ARMENIA SISTERS WAV
The application for One Day Liquor License by the Armenian Sisters
:academy for their annual picnic was discussed with respect to the disturbance
to the neighborhood from their 1989 picnic. Illegal parking and the impact of
no From loud music had been the cause o many complaints.
Sister Alphonsa had stated that this year, the picnic activities will be
relocated to an area near adequate parking on the Academy grounds and that the
Disc Jockey engaged would not be using loud speakers.
[Upon motion du made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
appl i�..ation of the Armenian Sisters :academy for one Day Liquor License, on
Sunday, June 1 1990, at 2 Pelham Road, from 12 Noon to 6: p.m.
The Police Department will be asked to closely monitor the event.
C- tiSENT AGENDA
QNE DAY LI Q�'OR LICENSES, B. P.O. ELMS
t pon
motion dti ly made and seconded, it was voted to approve -:ppl icat ions
bar Lexington Lodge = 2204 , B. P,
O. Elks for One
D ay Liquor Licenses for events
to be held
at the Lode Hall,
959 Waltham Street,
as follows:
June
15, 1990, 7 :00 p.m.
to 12 Midnight,
Lodge social
June
16, 1900, 5 : 00 p. m.
i.o 10-00 p. m .
Reception
June
22, 1990, 7:00 p.m.
to 12 Midni
Lodge Social
June
29, 1990, 7:00 p.m.
to 12 Midnight,
Reunion
June
30, 1990, 12 Noon to
5:30 p.m.
Reception
Upon
motion dul glade and
seconded, it was
voted to rat i fN- the p o l l vo
of June 1,
1990, approving 1
following One Day Liquor Licenses for everts
1 ;e ld a t the
Elks Ladd e Hall..
J :jrae
2. ' 990, r : 00 p. m.
to 12 Midni;;ht,
Bridal Shower
=JtYne
►, 1990, :3.00 p, m.
to 8:00 p. m$
Reception
:June
8 , 1990 , 7 1 .00 p.m.
to 12 Midnight ,
Awar ds Banquet
=tune
10, 1990, 2: 00 p.m.
1 i ; Ofd p.
Bridal Shower
")NE DAY LIQUOR L ICENSE, o C
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was �soted to approve the
application of Knights of Columbus Council 94, Lexington, for ( }ne DaNr Liquor
L icense on Saturday, -June 30 , 1990, from 6:00 p.m. to 12 M idn i t , for a Lodge
cookout.
ONE DAY AUCTIO?tiEER LICENSE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of Glynn :suctions, Inc. for one Day :auctioneer License for Charles
David Glynn, 4 583, t'or an Estate Auction to be held at '5 Adams Street, can
Saturday, June 1. 6, 1990, from 9:00 a.m. to 6 :00 p.m.
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Upon motion duly made and Seconded, it was voted to approve the
abatement of water Charges ($3,944.9 and Sewer Charges ($4,062-62).
PnMM T T1L' VMT C
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to commi the follow
Charges; water, final May bills, $403.77; June Cycle 9 bills $ 7 1 3,368.91; Final
May Sewer bills, $309.04.
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L IMO LICENSE
' po n mo tion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
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al • of Limousine Licenses for Limousine Eighteen Ltd. (3
application for rene w
vehicles), as follows:
( -4--91 , 1958 Lincoln Town Car #G -?93, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria
#H --9191
AWARD. RECYCLING PROGRAM
� announced that Lex in�ton' s Recyc 1 ins Program i��:d received an
.fir. White
achievement award
from the National Environmental Awards Council and will be
included in the 199 "Environmental Success Index". fir. White �ave credit for
this recognition of Lexington's efforts to the Director of Public Works,
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Richard Spr ers , and to the Waste Management Task Force, who had worked
together t o ensure the success o f the program. Mrs. Smith thanked Mr. Sp i ers
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for his h ard work and constant attention to the program's development and
implementation.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS TOE N MANAGER
Upon motion duly made ind seconded, it was voted to approve the
reapp ointments by t he Town Manager of the f o 1 low= ing , for three year terms
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Angela Frick, Richard Wolk and Markus Pinney
BOARD OF HEALT
Barbara Marshall
H ISTORICAL COMMISSION
Brucia Wi_tthof't, �Ia.rtin Gilman and Isabella Hageisteiti
PER MANENT BU COMMITTEE
;� i l l i am P. Kennedy and John F. Kennedy
R EC REA TION COMMITTEE
Donald Chisholm
C OUNCIL ON AGING
Barbara Rubin and Kevin Grimes
�I ARRETT ROAD /ROUTE _ ,A t'H . 90 PROJECT
Upon
motion duly grade and seconded, it was voted to approve a Chapter 90
Pro'ect Request for 100% grant reimbursement in the amount of w 3,3oo for
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engineering eerin services in connection with the design of the Marret t Road/Route
2A project.
BU ILDING DEPARTMENT USERS GUIDE
`fir. white referred to a. User Guide, developed bar the B��ildir7
Commissioner mmissioner• to aid the public in understanding the complex State Buildin6
Warding procedures involved in the construction permit process. Board
Cade regarding �
members agreed that Stephen Frederickson, Building Commissioner, was to be
commended for his fine work on the Guide.
�`FG ION_A PO =T �- �L S E�RVI CE DISTRIBUTION "ENTER
Ac,t .iri<j Chairman Eleanor nlauminzer and Planning Board members Dav i(i "Now
ams , fi'obert Domni tz and Edmund Grant met w i t h the Board for discuss of
the plans for a Regional Postal. Service Distribution Center, proposed for : -
location abutting the Lexington l i n e . The Venter would 1..e bu i i t u f f
Smi Street, Walt--ham, which is a continuation of Spring Street i n i.exin
Review of the summary of the Site Planning Report Environment
Assessment, dated May, 1990, had raised a number of concerns and questions
1 b out t< ke i mpa.c:. this lame ( 800+ e mployee) fac wou have on Lexington.
rrhe Assessment appears to ire deficient in that the analysis is l i m i Led to the
land located within Waltham and does riot consider Lhe impacts on land_ and
Streets in Lexington.
T he Pl annins Board felt that is voice alone would be in sufficient to
s t rc�r� n l - express the Town i s concerns to Federal offici and asked for
i nvo lti - ement, of the Board of Selectmen in this of fart.
Ric: hz-j.r•d C President of the South Lexington Civic Association,
: -')Ut f. i tiers is-sues to I)e addressed before (lecisions by the Postaf Ser v icf:� is
'' i ttal i ;:ed c�tt Lhe proposal and stated the Association's concerns regarding
011v i rr3rI mental f'ac: tors and traffic impact on South Lexington.
M Canale referred to the Environmental .assessment prepared by Ri zzo
ssoc. i ates , whi does not take these matters into account. He toted that t:he
:yFfec;t �jr potential .ivnd current construction, in addition to the Postal
Ffac: i I i ty , had not been considered in the Statement.
lie reported that the Postal Service feels no fiscal responsibili for
m i ti uat inn C is problems to be generated.
The South Lexington .association requested that in a ._joint effort , t
Se.f ect�men and Plann in Board ur e the Postal Ser Ice to delaNr the August 1. 99 0
'c c 3 :: t3 i) Y i t: Board of Go vernors rent, i t a co mplete reg ic3na (cant i rorimental
,Issessment, Lnc.ludin6 Lexington, has been developed.
T (1atue, 1 mere has been no opportun for c ,,ommurti t, iripu t: on Lli(,
t� r() .j e t .
A meet: i.ng of Postal Ser vice Real Estate of ' f'icials and env
`gal Lham s planned For Friday, June ire addi t�'LOUI 1 0 i-1
f'�_ii }1 i.c ate= t. i r i d c }t �Irt.�e 1 I t was suggested that ei tYher qtr. Whit: c_= �.�r !fir.
Bover cattend the June 1 5th mee tina , and that. contact be made with Senator
Kerinedv, Congressman Markev, Governor DA - Akis and Secretary of Transport-ti
i Sri
1� ucc:• i eri l i s t their support,
-\ l an Wade, 5.24 Concord Avenue, noted that Concord Avenue /Spr irld Street
is a. hicyh -accident location and asked about the possibility o f divert ink Post
orrice trucks away from Lexington streets.
It was agreed that i t is important to gaii1 the cooperation cif' the Postr.,_i i
Ser on participation of Lexington and Waltham in the process and to
request the assistance of high federal and state officials well t:Pfore the
;�uuus t: vote by the Board of Governors. Effort w i ll also he made to explore
, lie t- Ater there ToiYri residents, such as :John McLaughlin, w i t h a degree of
i nt'lUence wi the Postal Service, who would he willing to joie in this
effort,
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A SSISTANCE To SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AWARD
Mr. Cohen reported on a telephone call- from Charles V i hon who wishes to
establish a P ermanent annual prize to be awarded to a teacher or volunteer who
has done outstanding work in the teaching and development of special needs
children.
Mr. V ikon was advised by Mr. Cohen to work with the Trustees of the
Public Trust regarding the $250.00/year award. Mr. Vihon will suggest the
formation of a committee to review candidates and select each year's winner.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted - to authorize Mr. Cohen
to accept the ; i f t and turn it over to the Trustees of the Public Trust.
LEAVE of ABSENCE MR. COHEN
Mr. Cohen announced that beginning in the middle of July, he will be
taking a four month leave of absence and is making arrangements with various
senior associates at Palmer & Dodge for provision of legal advice and services
'Lo the Town until his return in November.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - D by roll call vote
of the Board of Selectmen, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey,
Mr. McSweeney, and by a 4 - o roll call Grote of the Planning Board, Mrs.
Elauminzer, Mr. Williams, Mr. Domnitz, and Mr. Grant, to go into Executive
Session for discussion of matters of litigation, with no intent to resume open
session*
Upon mot ion duly made and seconded,
A true record, Attest
it was Doted to adjo at 9:0 p. m.
Marion N. Snow
Executive Clerk
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
June 25, 1990
A in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town office regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, June 25,
1990, g five Building, at 7:30 p.m.
Actin g Chairman Smith, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney;
Mr. White, Town Manager, Ms. Radway, Asste to the Town Manager; Mrs, Snow,
Executive Clerk, were present. Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel, joined the meeting
later.
REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
The Executive Clerk called for nominations for Chairman of the Board.
Mrs. Smith was nominated.
There were no other nominations.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, sit was voted, unanimously, to elect
Jacquelyn R. Smith as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for the ensuing year.
Mrs. Smith thanked her fellow Selectmen for the support shown by her
election as Chairman and looked forward to continuing to work with them for
the good of the Town.
PUBLIC HEARING, y I NEBROOK LIQUORS
Mrs. Smith opened the public hearing on the petition of vinebrook
Corporation, Inc. f or Change of Officers, Transfer of Stock and Change of
Manager at its package goods store at 131 Massachusetts Avenue.
Attorney Timothy McAloon representing the petitioners, explained the
proposal which is based on family reorganization of the business and gave the
qualifications of William Busa, which he felt showed that Mr. Busa is well
qualified to take over management of the store from his uncle.
Proof of mailing of the notices to abutters was submitted to the
Chairman.
Mrs. Smith read the favorable recommendation of Police Chief Furdon that
Mr. Busa be appointed as Manager.
There being no further comments or questions, Mrs. Smith declared the
hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition
of vinebrook Corporation Inc. for Change of officers, Transfer of Stock and
Change of Manager at vinebrook Liquors Package Goods Store, 131 Mass. Avenue.
PUBLIC HEARING BUSA LIQUORS
Mrs. Smith opened the public hearing on the petition of Busa Brothers
Liquors, Inc. for Change of officers, Transfer of Stock and Change of Manager
at its Package Goods Store at 55 Bedford Street.
Attorney McAloon recapped the family reorganization of the business and
described Daniel Busa's business experience and involvement in Town affairs
over the years.
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Mrs. Smith referred to Chief Furdon's memo in which he recommended
approval of the petition proposing Mr. Busa as Manager.
There being no further comments or questions, Mrs. Smith declared the
hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition
of Busa Brothers Liquors, Inc. for Change of officers, Transfer of Stock and
Change of Manager at Busa Liquors, 55 Bedford Street.
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PUBLIC HEARING EDISON VOLUNTEER WAY
The Chairman opened the public hearing of the petition of Boston Edison
Company for installation of conduit in Volunteer Way,
Edward Chisholm, representing the Edison Company, explained the proposal
and the need for the work to provide underground electrical service at the
request of the resident at #19 Volunteer Way.
A memorandum from Richard Spiers, Dir. of Public Works, recommending
approval, was noted.
There being no further comments or questions from the Board, Mrs. Smith
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 for grant of location
to install approximately 15 feet of conduit in Volunteer Way, westerly
opposite Heritage Drive.
MI NUTEMAN PARK GMP
Mr. Eddison reported that he had reviewed final draft General
Management Plan for the Minute Man National Historic Park, and had found them
to be in accordance with all agreed upon revisions reflecting Lexington
concerns as stated in November, 1988.
The interests of Hayward Pond area residents had been taken into
consideration and that land had been excluded from the park plans. He saw no
problem with accepting the plan as it stands. i
Mrs. Smith noted the Park's suggestion that a four town committee be
formed to work with the Park Service during the implementation of the GMP.
Mr. Eddison suggested that Lexington's HATS II members participate with
representatives from Concord and Lincoln representing the Town on such a
Committee. He saw no need for creating a Federal Advisory Commission for the
purpose.
Board members concurred with Mr. Eddison's suggestions and the Park
Service will be so informed by letter.
MINUTES JUNE 11
The minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on June 11, 1990, were approved
as presented.
BOWMAN SCHOOL PET ITION, RECYCLING
Mrs. Smith referred to the petition of Bowman School pupils and teachers
nor the support of the Selectmen of a recycling initiative, an act which would
promote environmentally acceptable product packaging.
The proposal had been reviewed by Board members and it was agreed that
in concept, it was worthy of support, but that details of how to implement the
requirement and the costs involved had not been made clear in the Act.
Mrs. Smith felt that the Board should urge legislation to study ways to
reduce packaging but not to support the Act, which seems simplistic in its
approach.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to support, in Now
principle, the objectives of the initiative, but not the Act, as presented.
A letter will be sent to Bowman School teachers and pupils, informing
them of the Board's position.
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CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
Mr. Eddison referred to the Board's practice of thanking citizen
volunteers for their service to the Town as members of boards, committees and
commissions. He felt that the usual letters of appreciation are not an
adequate expression of appreciation for the contributions of time and talents
by these volunteers and proposed that, upon retirement or resignation, each
outgoing member be given a Certificate of Appreciation, signed by Board
Members.
He also proposed that each year, two outstanding volunteers would be
selected for enrollment on a Distinguished Service Scroll, which would be on
permanent display in the Town offices, and be presented with a certificate in
recognition of their exceptional contributions. These recipients would be
selected by the Selectmen with the assistance of an advisory committee
consisting of one Selectmen, the Town Moderator and the Town Manager.
Draft designs of the Certificate and Scroll, prepared by Elaine Adler,
had been distributed.
Mr. Eddison asked for the Board's comments/suggestions /reactions to the
proposal.
All Board members generally approved of the Certificate of Appreciation
for retiring committee members but saw possible pitfalls or difficulties
involved in the selection of only one or two people per year for the
Distinguished Service Scroll award.
Mr. Dailey suggested that the Chairmen of the School Committee and TMMA
serve on the selection committee rather than the Town Manager and a Selectman.
Mr. Eddison pointed out that the School Committee already honors
deserving teachers each year. This award would be primarily aimed at
volunteer workers for the Town. He noted that the TMMA is not aware of work
which has been done and that the Selectmen are close to what goes on.
It was agreed that more time should be given to work out the details on
the Distinguished Service award.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to endorse Mr. Edison's
proposal for Certificates of Honor for retiring or resigning citizen
volunteers who have served at least one year on a Town board, committee or
f
commission.
CONSENT AGENDA
ABATEMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
abatement of Water Charges, $14,097.79 and Sewer Charges, $15,477.78.
LIMOUSINE LICENSES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
following applications by Copley Limousine Service, Inc. for the following
vehicles:
.1985 Lincoln MA Reg.
.1988 Lincoln MA Reg.
.1988 Lincoln MA Reg.
.1985 Dodge MA Reg.
.1987 Lincoln MA Reg.
.1988 Lincoln MA Reg.
Copley
Cply 3
Cply 5
Cply 7
Cply 9
Cply 11
.1988 Lincoln MA Reg.
.1988 Lincoln MA Reg.
.1988 Mercury MA Reg.
.1985 Lincoln MA Reg.
.1957 Lincoln MA Reg.
.1958 Dodge MA Reg.
Cply 2
Cply 4
Cply 0
Cply 8 .1987 Lincoln
Cply 10 MA Reg. Cply 14
Cply 12
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TRAFFIC ITEM
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the response
from Peter J. Donohue, Mass. DPW, relative to the request of Aram Johnson, 203
Marrett Rd., to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for review and
recommendations.
COMMITMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
Commitment of Street opening Fees in the amount of $550.00
ONE DAY LIQUOR L ICENSES. ELKS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of the Benevolent & Protective order of Elks, Lodge #2204, 959
Waltham Street, for one Day Liquor Licenses, as follows:
Thursday, July 5, 1990 Thursday, July 12, 1990
Friday, July 13, 1990 Saturday, July 14, 1990
Thursday, July 19, 1990 Saturday, July 21, 1990
Thursday, July 26, 1990 Saturday, July 28, 1990
PINE MEADOW MEAGHERVILLE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Mr. Marshall, who had been Chairman of the Pine Meadows /Meagherville
Site Plan Development Committee, referred to his Committee's report dated
April 24, 1990, which had been distributed to Town Meeting Members. He
recapped the five recommendations supported by a majority of the Committee on
construction of affordable housing at the PM /M site, as presented in the
report. The recommendations proposed 40 units of housing with a through road
connecting Garfield and Cedar Streets; sale of up to 11 lots for private
development; use of $500,000 from LexHAB to reduce the number of lots to be
sold; and the awarding of the development contract to Community Builders, Inc.
of Boston, to work with LexHAB on construction and management.
Mr. Marshall noted the negative positions taken by Planning Board and
Conservation Commission members on the April 24th proposal. The Board of
Selectmen had agreed, in view of this opposition, that Town Meeting should be
asked a three -point question on the matter to determine its view on
development of the land. The questions (relative to the number of units, the
through road and the sale of lots) were voted against the Neighborhood Plan,
presented under Article 56 was also rejected.
The Committee had met in July and had concluded that the developer
should be designated, there should be 40 units, with a through road and that
work be started to explore alternate financing of the construction.
The majority of the Committee favored asking the Selectmen to designate
Community Builders, Inc. of Boston, as the Developer. Community Builders and
Woodhaven Realty were scheduled to present their development plans that
evening.
Mr. McSweeney questioned why the Planning Board and Conservation
Commission had not submitted comments on the two plans and Mr. Marshall
pointed out that, as in other affordable housing projects, it had not been the
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intent to solicit comments from Town Boards at that point. He noted that both
Boards had been represented on his Committee and that the Planning Director
had been involved when his expertise had been called for.
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Peter Kelley of Woodhaven Realty read a statement to the Selectmen
withdrawing his company's plans from consideration because of his disagreement
with the selection procedures.
Lisa Alberghini, representing Community Builders, distributed outlines
of her firm's proposal. Stephen Tise, Architect and Nancy Schreiber were also
present.
Ms. Alberghini presented an overview of the development plan for 40
units: 20 low income; 10 moderate; and 10 upper moderate income. Also
described were the Financing Plans; Lexington role and Long Term Control;
Design; and a summary of reasons why Community Builders proposal should be
chosen.
Mr. Tise described the design of the proposed layout of a linear cluster
of 40 units in 2 -3 and 4 -unit buildings, and with a loop road. There would be
a buffer of trees shielding. Garfield Street extension, with all units
fronting on Garfield Street.
Mr. Eddison noted that the number of lots to be sold had been reduced to
4 or 5 and asked the location of those lots. Ms. Alberghini said that
nei1hbors input would be important but that the initial recommendation was for
lots along the golf course, fronting on the road.
Motion was made and seconded to endorse the recommendations of the Pine
Meadows / Meagherville Site Plan Development Committee that Community Builders,
Inc. of Boston be selected as the agency to develop the Pine Meadows/
Meagherville affordable housing project.
Regret was expressed by Mr. Eddison that the Town could not use the
talents of both Community Builders and Woodhaven. The favorable experience
with Community Builders regarding the Franklin School project and their
approach on financing and imaginative development skills were noted.
Mr. Marshall echoed Mr. Eddison's remarks and referred to the excellence
of Countryside Manor which had been developed by Woodhaven.
In response to a question from Mr. Dailey, Mr. Marshall stated that the
vote to select the developer did not mean commitment to any specific financing
plan.
Mrs. Smith said she had been saddened to see Woodhaven withdraw from the
process, but would support the PM /M Committee's recommendation. she referred
to Community Builder's expertise at financing and their willingness to work
with the neighborhood at Franklin School.
Motion having been made and seconded, it was voted 4 to 1, with Mr.
McSweeney voting in the negative, to approve the selection of Community
Builders, Inc. of Boston as developers of the Pine Meadows / Meagherville
affordable housing project.
Mr. Dailey suggested taking a position on financing as quickly as
possible so as not to keep LexHAB from exercising other options by a hold on
their funds. He felt that there might be alternatives to using LexHAB funds.
Mr. Marshall agreed that decisions on financing should be done as soon
as possible. The Site Plan Committee will continue to work with Community
Builders to provide the selectmen with information in the near future.
CONCERNED CITIZENS CONTINENTAL AIR
Mr. Eddison took over the chairmanship of the Board and Mrs. smith
abstained from discussion of the issue of the Continental Airways proposed
operation at Hanscom Field, because of her involvement with Massport.
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Mr. Cohen J c fined the meet iniz at that time.
Mr. i.ddison sucyvested that the matter be ciealt �ti ith at vile 111 N7 All
greeting when other ilanscom matters will be addressed. He Noted that HATS i i
will meet on July 10 in Concord when its position will he discussed and that
there w i l l be a MEPA hear i n c on the issue on July 1"'
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Mr. white noted that Palmer & Dodoe is rev iewino' the 'town' s lecal
iapt. on rights to regulate the Cont inental operation and that Masspo s - Z5
r•ev iei� process includes comments from Lexington, Lincoln. Bedford and Concord,
Joan Go ld mann , representing the Leacue of women Voters on the H . F . a . ,
-.nd Patrice Hurlev, Chairman of the H. F. A. C. , were present in opposition to
Hie :ont irrent.as proposal, Ms. Goldmann read a statement urn Inc the
S Aectmen' s Qllf)nOrt of res idents' efforts to demand that area impact of the
::an t i nen tal operation be addressed.
Mr. . Edd i. sort sa aid }fie wou gladly communicate , inN- c i_ t. i . en t:ommen is n t the
IT meeting when he sr eahs of Lexington's areas of' conce rr .
Mrs. Smith resumed Chairmanship of the meet iris.
(` AF' o , S, ► �F MASS. ..._-�E? -ERAL LAWS
It was pointed out by the Town Engineer that our '`uture water and s.
o'r {ant eligible projects would receive an additional ten poi
ints if the IE
accepts Ch. 40. s . 3 9I J of Mass. General Laws.
[. poll motion di - made and seconded, it was voted to accept C hapter 10,
_j 9J L�f 1- .17)s. �xener•ai- L
_. - _T ER c Y STF N I _ REHAB i L i FAT � GRANTS
porgy mot. Lo (1 1.1 i_ V m ade a nd seconded, it ;., a s v t.�� � � t ic r• t- � � �, t :�� � ::} , r�
` :err;: tier• �.: a. t. fir I: }ehz�.l f :J f` the ''.ppl icant r Tc:wn o f 1 ,ex - i �t�w'tt.n � � � �,s -iserrt.. r
i l in �` P1)lic�at,a.:)rls t : {ar, f_3�'ecutinz agreements r �. 1C� perf:� r'rrlir�:: �.r��. .ric
1_ �Aher :lct. i ons ; cessary t.o secure for the Ai - )D i i can tich r {in
st..em r ius .tre made 7 1Lal- l�-ble 1 0 t���_•
`,it �.�' s -30 �. � �R-- he �. yct.s ::7f i 9 7 2 i [ ;�� �,n� � tf�..: �',��pect 1 ,�
PPRSO %N, EL PR0(r• D1. RF '%1ANU -AL
the f,xce l l en t. � o ril, of the
i- th t.h assistanc-e o ' Ms. Radwav and Ms. McGuire c _) finis st1af f . � t 1
[)reparation o f .,t new Pe rsorine l Procedures Manual. H e h i g h l i g h t e d z ec t i ons rtoW
i. ncli..ided in t A f j i � 'Nl an ual such as Code of 'Conduct O r i e n t a t i o n . .1 i fo rman u e
p rocess, Ti , ai ni no' opportunities, Frrinloyee :?suei.�it;" <•t' t'rom,
{ mpi oti ee Saf eta- , Retirement Procedures, and Discharge i'(--) r~ (_ause add i_ t i on t c
a tie r i es of ;append i r. es .
H - ommejided the P.A.E. For its of forts in de ve Iovi in2 t.1ie�,e
ri ale r': 1 t s ;r i .cad ire a readable- docl`rmen }.. - -
..1)C)I1 IriC; 1 LJri f_f L1 lilc,d f�[id ecoiided. i 1. L voted to approve ve the L 1` 90
-'{ r son neI Procedu 'lanual , as presented.
Selectmen's Meet inz - i - June � .5 1 990
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0, Mrs. Smith, Mr.
Marshall, Mr. Eddicon, :fir. Dail Mr. McSweeney, , to 7o into executive Session %
for discussion of Collective Bargaining issues, with no intent to resume open
session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded,
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A true record. attest:
it was voted to adjourn at 11 ::15
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Mar i on 11. Snow
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