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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
July 9, 1990
Acting Chairman, Mr. Eddison, Mrs, 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. Elauninzer, 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 to 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.
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.
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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. Elauminzer, 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
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. 'fir.
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
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 Contin mtal Express' proposed operation.
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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 ADV 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, MOL 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 SST, 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
$8,000.00 for Bernice H1. 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
PON% application of the Boston Higashi School for one Day Liquor License on July
15, 1990, for the School's Annual Festival at 2015 Mass. Avenue (Maria
Hastings School).
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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 q 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,
from Article 5, FY as follows:
Police Personal Services
Library Personal Services
Inspection Personal Services
it was voted to approve Transfers
$ 7,922.81
$ 4,734.18
$ 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
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 Tillage,
because of her limited financial ability.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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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 '
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discussion of matters of real estate transaction and litigation, the
disclosure of which might adversely affect the interest of the Town.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:00
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A true record Attest.
arion H. Snow
Executive Clerk
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