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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-BOS-min rok SELECTMEN'S MEETING July 9, 1990 Acting Chairman, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. white, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms. Radway, Asst. Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. Also attending were Planning Board members Mrs. Klauminzer, Mr. Domnitz, and Mr. Grant. HANSCOM FIELD ISSUES Mr. Eddison announced to those in the audience that the evening's meeting with the Planning Board was for the purpose of an in-house discussion of strategy on the Continental proposal for Hanscom Field and to receive the annual report of John Taylor, Lexington's representative on the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission. He pointed out that there would be meetings dealing with the Continental Express issue on July 10 and July 12 at which there would be opportunity for audience participation but that comments that evening would be allowed only on a limited basis. JOHN TAYLOR REPORT John Taylor, Lexington's Hanscom Field Advisory Commission representative, updated the Board on the Commission's activities during the past year. His report, in four sections, dealt with Nighttime Noise Surcharges; Permanent Noise Monitor installations; F.A.A. Noise Compatibility Study; and the Continental Express submission. Mr. Taylor reported that as a result of a June meeting in Lexington, the night-time noise surcharge from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. had been increased and is now weight based. This increase had been sponsored by Massport in response to the concerns of the communities. There had been a slight decrease in nighttime operations. Noise monitoring apparatus is now being installed in seven locations in the communities surrounding Hanscom, as initiated by Massport. The F.A.A. 150 Noise Abatement Study, also initiated by Massport and largely funded by F.A.A. , is now in the sixth month of its 18 month duration. The H.F.A.C. sees the need for a consultant to act on behalf of the Towns and has asked Massport to underwrite the cost. If Massport is unwilling, the Towns will be asked for funding. Mr. Taylor described the procedures implemented in the study, which he felt should result in some mitigating measures. The proposal for the Hanscom/Newark operation of Continental Express Commuter service was outlined. Mr. Taylor felt that a fairly good marketing plan had been submitted by Continental and that it appeared to be the most likely candidate to eventually gain approval and start a trend toward other serve at Hanscom. 0"1 He noted the concern of citizens regarding this proposal and referred to a strong grass roots organization which is being formed to oppose its approval. Mr. Taylor saw the biggest issue as interpretation of the Master Plan for Hanscom Field, which had originally limited operations to 30 passenger seats. Continental is proposing 45+ seats. rwit -2- Mr. Taylor urged that the Selectmen attendthe Massport Public Hearing on the proposal to be held in Cary Hall on July 10 and that there be Town representation at the MEPA meeting in Lincoln on July 12. He suggested that a subcommittee be formed as soon as possible to review and make recommendations on the Continental proposal by July 30, deadline for public comment. This subcommittee would also be charged with recommending a position on the F.A.A. 150 Study. Mr. Taylor was thanked by the Selectmen for his excellent report and the first rate job he was doing for Lexington and the entire area. Mrs. Klauminzer, Acting Chairman of the Planning Board, referred to the Planning Board's draft letter to the Secretary of Environmental Affairs regarding the Continental Express Environmental Notification Form, recommending that the proposal, as presented, be turned down on the bais that it violates the H.F. Master Plan and would impose safety hazards and increased ground traffic on the area. Mr. Domnitz stressed that the Continental proposal should not be looked upon in isolation, but rather as an implication that the character of Hanscom could be changed by expansion of heavy commercial usage. He requested that the Selectmen also sign the Planning Board's letter to Secretary of Environmental Affairs, and be prepared to look at options if the ENF is approved. Mr. Marshall felt that the letter to Sec. deVillars should be broader 40 and that the issues of increased ground traffic, water quality and noiseshould also be stressed. He questioned the financial stability of Continental, noting its affiliation with Eastern Airlines, which is in deep financial trouble. Mr. Marshall saw the possibility that because of fiscal constraints, Continental's Logan operation could be closed down with a move to Hanscom for all its service. Mr. Marshall saw the need for development of both short- and long-term policy positions. Richard Marchi, of Massport, assured the Selectmen that the Master Plan would prohibit a move of Continental's complete operation to Hanscom. He claimed that the number of seats allowed on an aircraft under the original Master Plan had been increased by amendment in 1980. Mr. McSweeney was strongly in favor of expressing Lexington's concerns to Sec. deVillars and suggested that the Planning Director and Town Manager prepare a letter incorporating the reasons for opposition as listed by Mr. Marshall and Mr. Domnitz. It was agreed that the letter stating the Selectmen and Planning Board's position should be drafted in time for approval by the Planning Board on July 11, and submission at the MEPA meeting on July 12. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to seek from MEPA and the Secretary of Environmental Affairs a full environmental study not only in terms of Continental Express and its proposed passenger seating capacity but in the larger context of ground transportation, water quality, noise and *00 impact on the airport. Charles Vihon, who had written a letter to Secretary deVillars in criticism and opposition to the ENF, and Kay Tiffany, Reed Street resident, spoke of the need for a more in-depth exploration of all aspects of the impact of Continental Express' proposed operation. Selectmen's Meeting --3- July 9, 1990 Paul Morgenstern, 30 Burroughs Road, pointed out the grass roots efforts by citizens has revealed an impressive amount of technical expertise and suggested that the Selectmen take advantage of these talents when preparing the letters. Frank Sandy said that the only long range way to prevent expansion of commercial operations is for the four towns to gain control of Hanscom from Massport. Mr. Eddison thanked all present for the input and interest. MINUTES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on June 25, 1990, as amended. APPOINTMENTS, L.C.C. & C.A.T.V. ADVISORY COMMITTEE Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Steven J. Hurley, 70 Reed Street to the Lexington Center Committee to fill the unexpired term of Mary Hastings to September 30, 1992, as recommended by David Wells, Chairman, L.C.C. It was also voted to appoint Caleb Warner, 546 Concord Avenue, to the Cable Television & Communications Advisory Committee to fill the unexpired term of Phyllis Wilner to September 30, 1990 as recommended by the CATV Advisory Committee and Selectman McSweeney. SUBDIVISION BOARD OF APPEALS Mr. Eddison referred to a letter from Anne Scigliano, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, in which she indicated that her Board members had no objection to serving as the Subdivision Board of Appeals, as provided in the Subdivision Control Law, MGL Ch. 41, Sections 81-Z and 81-AA and as recommended by Building Commissioner Stephen Frederickson. Mr. Cohen advised that before the actual appointment by the Selectmen, Town Meeting Action would be required and that an Article to that effect should be inserted in the Warrant for the next Town Meeting. A letter will be written to the Board of Appeals informing them of the Selectmen's intention and the procedures to be followed. CONSENT AGENDA LOCAL OFFICIAL BONDS, TOWN CLERK, ASST. TREASURER Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Local Official Bonds issued by the Mass. Bay Insurance Company in the amount of $8,000.04 for Bernice Hl. Fallick, Town Clerk, and in the amount of $45,000.00 for Bernice H. Fallick, Asst. Treasurer. ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE, HIGASHI SCHOOL Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of the Boston Higashi School for One Day Liquor License on July 15, 1990, for the School's Annual Festival at 2618 Mass. Avenue (Maria Hastings School). -4- ABATEMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve abatement of Water Charges in the amount of $2,513.12; Sewer Charges in the amount of $2,047.08; and Demand Charges in the amount of $5.00. TRAFFIC ITEM, LINCOLN STREET Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request of Eleanor Hutchinson, 219 Lincoln Street, for installation of a "Blind Driveway" sign to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for review and recommendations. ARTICLE 5 TRANSFERS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Transfers from Article 5, FY'90, as follows: Police Personal Services $ 7,922.81 Library Personal Services $ 4,734. 18 Inspection Personal Services $ 3,120.63 SERVICES DIRECTORY Mr. White referred to the elimination of switchboard services in the Town Offices which had handled about 300+ undirected calls a day. Since staff now is called upon to assist the public in directing their calls, there was a need for a Services Directory, for internal use, to help with this procedure. Mr. White complimented Phyllis Smith and Joanne Maguire of his staff for ummo preparation of this document. STREET ACCEPTANCE PETITIONS The Town Manager noted his intent, with the Board's approval to insert a Public Notice informing citizens of the time limit for submission of Sewer, Street, and Sidewalk Acceptance petitions for FY92. Also submitted was a proposed "Time Sequence for FY1992 Street Acceptance". The Board had no objection to publication of the Notice or the street acceptance time sequence. LICENSE, AIRCRAFT NOISE MONITOR Mr. White told the Board of his intention to approve a "License Agreement by and Between the Town of Lexington and Massachusetts Port Authority" which will permit the Authority to install and maintain a Remote Monitoring Station in front of #17 Preston Road. The Board had no objection to Mr. White's endorsement of the License. AMBULANCE ABATEMENT Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to abate ambulance charges in the amount of $23.20, charged to Cleo Lema, 2F Countryside Village, because of her limited financial ability. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -0 by roll call vote: Mr. Edison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for %No discussion of matters of real estate transaction and litigation, the disclosure of which might adversely affect the interest of the Town. 5 Selectmen's Meeting July 9, 1990 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. /I A true record, Attest: 4 anion H. 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