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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
November 5, 1990
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on
Monday, November 5, 1990, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town
Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr.
Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr.
Lahey, Town Counsel; Mrs, Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
PUBLIC HEARING EDISON N.E. TELEPHONE WARREN STREET
Mrs. Smith opened a Public Hearing on the petition of Boston
Edison Company and the New England Telephone Company for
permission to relocate a jointly owned pole on Warren Street.
Robert Boudreau of the Telephone Company explained that the
work is necessary to allow for construction of a driveway to a
new home.
Mrs. Smith noted the recommendation of the Director of
Public Works that the petition be approved. There being no
further comments, the hearing was declared closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the petition, plan and orders of the New England Telephone
Company and Boston Edison Company to relocate a pole on Warren
Street on the northerly side, approximately 18 feet in a westerly
direction from its original site. (Pole #107/5)
FY92 CAPITAL BUDGET
Mrs. Smith outlined the purpose of the evening's meeting of
the Selectmen, School Committee, Appropriation Committee and
Capital Expenditures Committee, for preliminary discussion of
FY92 Capital Budget requests. She referred to the upcoming
election on November F, noting the uncertainties regarding the
Town's financial position until the response of voters to the
"Citizens for Lower Taxes" petition is known, but saw the need to
move forward with the budget process, working with the School and
Finance Committees.
Mr. White reviewed his suggested "1990/1991 Budget
Preparation Calendar ", which outlined the schedules for the
Budget Preparation Schedule, Warrant Preparation Schedule and
Open Money Report. The budget schedule called for submission of
all budget requests, including School, by mid-December to allow
for timely distribution and review of information.
The School Committee distributed copies of a "Breakdown of
1991/1992 Capital Proposal ", which listed needed improvements at
the High School, Hastings, Diamond, Clarke, and systemwide, with
no priorities indicated at that time.
Supt. of Schools Geiger reported that the School System's
operating budget request would be ready for distribution to the
School Committee near Christmastime, with adoption of the budget
scheduled for the last Thursday in January.
Mr. White referred to the requirement in the Selectmen /Town
Manager Charter that he provide a balanced Capital budget,
including School requests, for the Selectmen's review and
approval.
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He added that helping the Town Meeting set priorities and come to
i nformed decisions on the budget is made easier if a
:, omprehens ive and balanced budget is submitted in a timely
fashion.
.Mrs. Battin, Town Moderator, reviewed her "Suggested
Timetable for Distribution of Finance Committee Reports
Mr. Marshall pointed out the apparent lack of agreement
regarding the timing of submission of budgets so as to allow for
preparation of a balanced budget proposal and distribution of
information. He saw a repetition of the prior year's confusion
if the schedule as set forth by Dr. Geiger is not amended so that
Town and School budget can be meshed together and not be treated
as individual programs.
Mrs. Dooks, Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee,
distributed a "Statement of Objectives" agreed on the importance
of early prov ision of information on all capital articles to
those concerned. She added that her Committee would consider
moving to postpone in cases where the information has not been
made available in sufficient time.
Mrs. Smith thanked all for attending and expressed her hope
that the working through of the budget process can continue in a
spirit of cooperation.
MTNTITrPVq
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
as presented the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on October j
?9, 1990.
In moving to approve the minutes of the meeting of October Now
9 6.09, 'Mr. Eddison said that he felt that the Board was extremely
fortunate in having such high quality minutes regularly prepared
for it by the Executive Clerk. He praised the minutes for their
accuracy and conciseness and for their clarity in dealing with
complex and confusing issues. The Board expressed its agreement
r i th these sentiments and Mrs. Smith thanked Mrs snow for her
consistently f ine i�ork, inserted at the request of '��r
Eddison).
- ONSENT AGENDA
ABATEMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the abatement of Sewer Charges in the total amount of $859.93.
CONSERVATION RESTRICTION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approzre
a Conservation Restriction to be granted to the Town by the
Cotting School, 453 Concord Avenue, as shown on an accompanying
plan.
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1991 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was vo ted to call the
1991 Annual Town Meeting (Election Day) on March 4, 1991, with
polling hours of 7 :00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and to close the Warrant
for the 1991 Annual Town Meeting on Thursday ~, December 27, 1990,
at 4:30 p.m.
POLICE GARAGE REROOFING
Mr. white explained the need for reroofing of the Police
Department garage, noting that a polyvinyl chloride membrane
roof, as recommended by LEA Group, Engineering Consultants, will
be installed.
He asked that the Board award the contract to Coastal
Weatherproofing, the lowest qualified bidder. He also requested
that the Board vote to reject a bid from Judd Brothers Roofing
Company as being non-responsive, since the type of roof offered
in the Judd Bid had not conformed with specifications.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was %noted to award
Contract #91 -2, Reroofing of Police Department garage, in the
amount of $6,592.00, to Coastal weatherproofing Company, 68
College Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, lowest qualified bidder.
It was also voted to reject the bid of Judd Brothers Roofing
Company, 1622A Beacon Street, Brookline, as being non - responsive.
Question was raised by Mr. Dailey as to whether the use of
co nsultants in preparation of bids on comparatively low cast jobs
is warranted.
'fir. Fields, Town Engineer, explained that given the history
of leaks in roofs on town bu i lding , we have used a consultant
that was knowledgeable in the current state of the art in roofing
syst
The possibility of using the same specifications for other
roofing jobs will. be explored.
HATS II ISSUES
Mr. Edd i son , Lexington's Selectman Representative on the
Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS II) explained the need to
relay to the Committee a sense of the Selectmen's position on two
issues: 13 the proposal to establish a Hanscom Area Planning
District, and 2) the extent of the Town's commitment to support
and implement the traffic management recommendations as presented
in the ' II Executive Summary".
Regarding the creation of a Regional Planning District
(RPD), Mr. Eddison noted that the proposal had been derived from
a suggestion by Lt. Col. Junkins, HAFB, who, in the interest of
improving the read network giving access to the Base, had
encouraged HATS to set up a mechanism whereby it could receive
payments in lieu of taxes from non - government organizations such
as Lincoln Labs which are located on Base. In its present form
of organization, HATS II could not legally receive such payments.
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Mr. Eddison referred to a letter from Charles Parrott,
��oncord Town Counsel, in which he outlined the process under
State Law for the formation of a Regional Planning District, and
the organization and procedural rules for such an agency.
T t was noted that in its current form, the HATS II governing.
body is compri of Selectmen from the four towns, whereas as an
RPD, Planning Board members of the towns involved would be the
),rating members, thus, HATS, as it stands, could not qualify as
the governing body of a Hanscom RPD without a change in the law
or in the HATS structure. fir. Eddison felt that the leadership
of the four Selectmen contributes significantly to its
effectiveness and that it would not seem wise to convert the
organization into a District Planning commission.
As an alternative, he suggested that efforts be made to get
passage of a Home Rule bill by the Legislature to expand the
definition of an RPD at Hanscom so as to make HATS eligible to be
its governing body. Based on probable success with those
�ffo rts, it Eddison asked the Board its view on sponsoring an
article for the 1991 Town Meeting to establish a Hanscom Area
Planning District.
Mr. Marshall referred to the use of the lieu of taxes
revenue which would be gained by HATS and stated that he would
prefer to see it go to the individual towns to fund the actual
design and construction of road improvement, with small amounts
rather than the major portion, spent on planning.
Mrs -Smith expressed her support of regional planning, noting
that towns in addition to Lexington, Lincoln, concord and Bedford
are responsible for generation of traffic that impacts the wow
Hanscom area. She asked who would be making decisions on the use
of the li of tax money and haw binding decisions by the RPD
t} ould be .
Mr Eddison noted that because the exploration of the
�aor• kings of an RPD is in its initial stage, he was not able to
�:�r�s�ce r all quest on such procedures at this time.
Mr . Daile�� felt that HATS operates on a most effective level
as it is. He saw value in invest igatin' a change to RFD, but he
Iiad concerns that if ether than the four towns were to be
involved, the organization would operate on a different level and
favored staying with the same voting members.
Mr. McSweeney asked about possible staffing needs of an RPD
and i�' there might be any coordination of efforts with the State
Planning Agencies.
Mr. Eddison then referred to the Town Engineer's memo on
"Hanscom Area Town Study 11", a review by MAPC of area problems,
solutions and priorities for action. The memo outlined the
important issues presented in the study and listed the
conclusions that the three most important projects for
mitigating traffic congestion in the Hanscom area are:
Rte. 3 including the Rte. 128 interchange
Rte 2 from Bedford Road to Reformatory circle
Access improvements to Hartwell Avenue from Rte. 4/225
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t The selection of these priorities was based on the need to
i k increase safety and reduce the diversion of traffic to local
roads from congested highways.
Mr. Field's memo also listed roads and intersections in Town
��rhich operate at a low level of service.
HATS 11 Committee recommendations to manage traffic demands
are as follows:
. HATS regional reviews as part of the local review process
of proposed;
. Developers should pay for physical traffic improvements or
pay an impact fee that could be used to finance other
traffic improvements;
Traffic reduction measures to manage future development
through zoning ordinance; and existing business through
a mandatory trip reduction ordinance;
The reduction of regional traffic volumes with origins
and /or destinations outside the HATS boundaries by
encouraging the State to construct sites for commuter
parking along Rte. 4950 Reduction of single occupant
vehicle travel through community promotion of car pooling,
van pooling and improved transit opportunites.
MAPC recommendations included specific policies to
strengthen control of development and encourage involvement of
communities in a subregional review process.
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A better balance between new job opportunities and new
housing starts;
Pursue improvement in local transit services;
Meet with 'MassPort, Air Force, National Park Service and
ma jor employers to ensure implementation of traffic
improvements and trip reduction;
Recognition that traffic originating from our community
impacts other communities and provide commuter parking
facilities for car /van pooling near bus service and /or
major highway interchanges.
Mr. Eddison said that he was very pleased that M r.Field had
taken the time to produce the excellent report on the Study. The
report of the Planning Board on the Study was expected within a
few days.
He asked the Board's view on the policy issue regarding
broadening the scope of HATS. Mrs. Smith expressed the Board's
strong support of establishment of a Hanscom Area Planning
District, as discussed earlier in the meeting.
With reference to the HATS traffic s tudy , Mr., 'Marshall saw
an urgency to obtain a commitment from neighboring communities
riot to expand road systems until some limit on development has
been established. He noted the need for assistance with the
existing problems on Rte. 128.
He said he preferred the "soft" recommendations offered
relative to traffic management, rather than "hard"
i recommendations for additional road construction.
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Mr. Eddison thanked Board members for their input and said
he would transmit the views expressed and questions raised to
HATS at its November 15th meeting,
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5) - o by
roll call vote: Mrs. Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison, Mr.
Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for
discussion of matters of potential land acquisition, with no
intent to resume open session,
ITpon motion duly made and seconded,
at 9:21 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
it was voted to adjourn
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Marion H. Snow
Executive Clerk
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
November 25, 1990
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on
Monday, November 25, 1990, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town
Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr.
Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. white, Town Manager; Mr.
Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms. Radway, Asst. Town Manager; Mrs. Snow,
Executive Clerk, were present.
Mrs. SmiL.h welcomed Norman Cohen to the meeting. Mr. Cohen
will be resuming his duties as Town Counsel at the end of his
Administrative Sabbatical in December. William Lahey of Palmer &
Dodge, who has been acting in Mr. Cohen's stead, was commended
for his fine work in giving assistance and guidance to the Board.
PUBLIC HEARINO SUNDAY OPENINGS PACKAGE STORES
Mrs. Smith opened a Public Hearing on the petitions of
Package Goods Store owners for permission to conduct business in
their stores on the Sundays preceding Christmas and New Years Day
as allowed this year by the ABCC, with approval by the Selectmen.
William Busa, Busa Liquors; Daniel Busa, Vinebrook Liquors;
Argentina Arias, 1775 Wine & Spirit Shop and Joel Berman,
Berman's Market were present.
Mrs. Smith read the Legal Notice of the Hearing and asked
for any questions or comments from the Board of audience.
Hearing none, she noted the report of Police Chief Furdon, who
anticipated no problems if approval is granted. The Hearing was
declared closed at that time.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was toted to approve
the request of
Joel Berman, Berman's Market, 55 Massachusetts Avenue
Daniel P. Busa, Busa Liquors, 55 Bedford Street
Josephine Licciardi, Lexington Liquor Mart, 58 Bedford St.
Argentina Arias, 1775 wine & Spirit Shop, 27 Depot Square
William A. Busa, Vinebrook Liquors, 131 Massachusetts Avenue
for hours of operation of their Package Goods Stores on Sunday,
December 23, 1990 and on Sunday, December 30, 1990, from 12:00
Noon to 9:00 p.m.
BRIAN SPENCER, D.A.R.E. O FFICER
Chief Paul Furdon wasz present to introduce Patrolman Brian
Spencer who is acting as the Police Department's Drug Awareness
Resistance Education Program Officer.
The chief spoke of the Department's pride in progress with
the Program and the benefits to be gained from it now and in the
future. He said that Officer Spencer's reception by students,
teachers and school administration has been enthusiastic, and
that seems to be even more effective than expected. He noted
that the entire community, including civic organizations and
businesses as well as the Police Force have been extremely
supportive and have donated funds to help with its ongoing
success.
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"Officer Brian ", as he is called by the students , explained
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his work with Elementary School 5th graders, who will be criven an
18 week course of 45 minute lessons, each week, and told of P lans
to include grades K through 4 in the course. He felt that he had
made friends with the children, spending time with them at recess
and lunch periods and that good relationships and improved
communication between the Police Force and students had been
established.
T- shirts and bumper stickers, showing the D.A.R.E. logo,
were distributed to Board members. It is hoped that these shirts
can be given to each student completing the course.
Mr. Marshall noted that this fine program had been made
possible by the approval of the June, 1990 ovei- proposal by
citizens of the Town.
Mrs. Smith thanked Officer Spencer for his report on the
highly successful program and expressed the appreciation of the
Board for his positive impact on the youth ofthe Town. She
invited him to return with further updates from time to time.
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the minutes of the Selectmen's meeting on November 5, 1990.
CLASS IV LICENSES MAL'S C &W TRANSPORTATION
The Board reviewed the applications of Mal's Night and Day
Towing Company and C & W Transportation, Inc. for Class IV
Licenses, now required for auto repair and towing companies undF-
recently enacted State legislation,
Mrs. Smith read a statement from Chief Furdon that both
applicants, John Henry of C & W Transportation, and Malcolm
Keljikian, Mal's Night and Day Towing, are individuals of
excellent reputation.
There were no comments or questions from the Board.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the applications of Malcolm Keljikian, Mal's Night & Day Towing
Company, and John E. Henry, Jr., C & W Transportation, Inc. for
Class IV License, effective as of January 1, 1991, expiring on
January 1, 1992.
WASTE MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE DISSOLVED
Mrs. Smith recapped the excellent work of the Waste
Management Task Force which has worked with Richard Spiers,
Director of Public Works since 1987, in areas of recycling,
household hazardous waste, composting and solid waste.
The Task Force has now fulfilled its Charge and wishes to
become a Committee. The Board reviewed a draft Charge to the
Waste Management Committee, prepared by Mrs. Smith, who has acted
as the Selectmen's Liaison to the Task Force and who recommended
the Board's approval of the change.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to dissolve
the Waste Management Task Force and to adopt the Charge to the
Waste Management Committee, as presented.
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It was also voted to designate members of the waste
Management Committee as Special Municipal Employees.
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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Mrs. Smith noted that the Charge to the waste Management
Committee calls for appointment of seven members, rather than six
which had comprised the membership of the Task Force. She read
the list of candidates which included five who had served on the
Task Force and are willing to continue and noted the
qualifications of two new proposed members.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint
the following as members of the % aste Management Committee, for
terms of office to expire on September 30, 1993:
Mary W. Miley 25 Robinson Road
Regina Blaber 27 Rangeway Road
Katherine T. Fricker 93 Marrett Road
Richard Reibstein 2407 Massachusetts Avenue
Jacqueline Weinstock 81 Hancock Street
Magdalena Himmel 66 Hancock Street
William Redpath 29 Barberry Road
Jacquelyn ward, Associate Member 15 Robinson Road
APPOINTMENTS9 BOARD OF APPEALS & ASSOCIATES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint
pow Robert V. Whitman as a Member of the Board of Appeals for a 5-
year term expiring on September 30, 19950
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint
the following as a Board of Appeals Associate Member, for 1 -year
terms expiring on
September 30, 1991:
Judith Uhrig 15 Vinebrook Road
Nyl e s N. Barne rt 142 Worthen Road
CONSENT AGENDA
ONE D AY LIQUOR LICENSES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
applications for One Day Liquor Licenses, as follows:
Armenian Sisters Academy, 6 Eliot Road, New Year's Eve Party
on 12/31/90, 6 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Lexington Sons of Italy, 177 Bedford Street, Christmas
Party, 12/15/90, 8:00 p.m. to 12 :00 Midnight
Lexington Lodge #2204, B.P.O. Elks, 959 Waltham Street:
12/14/90, Christmas Party, 6 p.m. to 12 Midnight
12/25.90, Anniversary Party, 6 p.m. to 12 Midnight
12/16/90, Christmas Party, 2:00 p.m. to 6 :00 p.m.
12/21/90, Christmas Party, 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight
EXTENSION OF HOURS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
requests for extension of hours of operation on December 31,
1990, until 1:00 p.m., for the following:
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Versailles Restaurant 1777 Mass. Avenue
Sheraton /Lexington Inn 727 Marrett Road
CONCORD AVENUE PETITION EDISON N.E. TEL.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the petition, plans and orders of New England Telephone Company
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and Boston Edison Company for ,joint ownership by Boston Edison
Company and New England Telephone company of an existing pole
`21/54, approximately 95 feet west from center line of the
driveway to the State Hospital on Concord Avenue.
CERTIFICATION OF VOTE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute
Certifications of votes cast in the November 6, 1990 State
Election for Middlesex County Commissioner candidate Francis X.
Flaherty (7,892) and candidates for County Treasurer James E.
Fahey, Jr. (5,487) and Walter Fish. ( 5 , 005 1 ) , as requested by the
Town Clerk.
ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE ARMENIAN SISTER'S ACADEMY
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify
the poll vote of November 14, 1990, to approve a Cane -Day Liquor
License for the Armenian Sisters' Academy, S Eliot Road, for a
Dinner Dance to be held on November 24, 1990 from S p.m. to 12
Midnight,
TRAFFIC ITEMS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer
the following requests to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
for review and recommendations:
Traffic Signals, Maple Street school crossing, Masha Traber
Hartwell Avenue safety improvements, George Turner
A R A TVTitVM*TC
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
-,he abatement of Water Charges in the amount of $80.80 and Sewer
Charges in the amount of $1,008.05.
CHAPTER 90 FORMS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
and sign Ch. 90 Project request; Ch.90 -811 Initial Advisory
Report, Ch. 90 --037 Initial Advisory Report, and Ch.90
Environmental Punch list for FY91 resurfacing of various streets
in the Town.
COMMITMENTS
[upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
commitment of Street Opening Permit fees in the total amount of
$700.00.
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REPORTS OF T'.S.A.C,
Peter Chalpin, Chairman of the T.S.A.C., and Eric Clarke,
T.S.A.C. member, were present for review of reports of the
Committee on several traffic related requests received by the
Selectmen and referred to the T.S.A.C.
MARRETT ROAD JOHNSON ADAMS
Mr. Chalpin read the Committee's recommendations on the
request of Aram Johnson for reduction of speed limit on Marrett
Road between Mass, avenue and Waltham Street and elimination of
all passing zones.
The previous efforts for a State DPW study of traffic
conditions on Marrett Road were noted. The Committee had
recommended a restudy of that section of Marrett Road, with a
goal of reduction of speed to a consistent 35 mph. Regarding the
painting of a solid line, Mr. Chalpin reported that the Mass. DPW
had felt the existing passing zones to be appropriately placed.
Mr.Johnson, who was present, requested additional Police
enforcement of speed laws and monitoring of noise from late night
traffic.
Discussion followed on a suggestion by MR. McSweeney that
the entire length of Marrett Road, from Mass. avenue, through
Waltham Street, and to Rte. 128 be studied.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the
Mass. D.P.W. be requested to conduct a study of traffic
conditions on Marrett Road, from Mass. Avenue to Rte. 128, for
justification of reduction of speed limit on Marrett Road to a
consistent 35 mph. Mr. White will explore the need for added
Police presence to enforce existing speed limits on Marrett Road.
CHARLES STREET BOWKER AVENUE MACARTHUR
Mr. Chalpin reviewed the request of Lillian MacArthur for
installation of "No Parking Her to Corner" signs at Charles
Street and Bowker Avenue at their intersections with Mass. Avenue
for improved motorist visibility when exiting those streets onto
Mass. Avenue.
Mrs. MacArthur, who was present, cited instances of near
accidents because poor sight distance caused by parked vans and
cars.
The Committee recommended that signs be placed only at
Charles Street in the light of an existing prohibition of parking
within 20 feet of the corner which was thought to be adequate in
the case of Bowker Avenue. Mr. Dailey, who had visited the
sites, agreed with Mrs . MacArthur' s assessment that s i,gna_ge was
needed at - both streets and urged that the Board approve the
installations.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
installation of "No Parking Here to Corner" signs on Mass. Avenue
at Bowker Avenue and Charles Streets The Police Department will
be requested for strict enforcement of the restrictions.
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LINCOLN STREET "BLIND DRIVEWAY" SIGN HUTCHINSON
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was ; f 4o approve
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the recommendation of the Traffic Committee that a Blind
Driveways" sign be installed on Lincoln Street between = 209 and
#219, to benefit both #219 and #229 Lincoln Street,
TRAFFIC.' LIGHT- PLEASANT ST . MASS . AVENUE
Mr. Chalpin reviewed the report of his Committee on the
request for traffic light installation at Pleasant Street and
:Mass. Avenue by John Jayne.
The Committee would, defer making any recommendation at this
time and requested that the Engineering Department gather the
data necessary to analyze traffic signals warrant compliance at
the intersection. After comparing the new data with a 1956
analysis at the same location, the Committee would formulate its
recommendation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was v oted to approve
the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Commi on
the request of John Jayne, as stated above, and that the
Engineering Department be asked to begin its work on data
collection as quickly as possible.
Mr. white will keep the Board informed on the situation.
MARRETT ROAD WALTHAM STREET SIGNALS
Mr. Chalpin noted the traffic backups which take place at
Waltham Street and Marrett Road during the evening peak hours.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the
!lass. D.P.W. be requested to investigate timing adjustments in Now
the traffic signals to try to lessen the backups.
It was also voted that the Engineering Department conduct a
study of traffic flow at the intersection for submittal to the
State D.P.W4 :hen requesting the signal adjustments.
C'LEAMATI S ROAD/ALLEN STREET JON BRYAN
Mr. (_halpin read the recommendations of his Committee ill
response to expressions of concern by Jon Bryan for traffic
safety at Clematis Road and Allen Street because of motorists
speeding and driving carelessly when arriving and leaving Trinity
Covenant Church on weekday mornings.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted:
A "Yield" sign will be installed on Clematis Road at Allen
Street, since warrants for a "Stop" sign at this
location are not satisfied.
. A single yellow centerline will be installed on Allen
Street from Waltham Street to beyond Clematis Road.
. The mailbox cluster at the intersection of Allen Street
and Clematis Road will be relocated to the opposite
corner and brush within the Town right-of-way removed
to improve visibility to the right when exiting from
Clematis Road.
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ADAMS STREET TRUCKING ISSUE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee that
a count of the number and type of trucks using Adams Street,
Lowell Street and Woburn Street should be done to determine
current conditions and the impact any trucking ban on Adams
Street would impose on Lowell and Woburn Streets.
Mr. Eddison pointed out that there would be seasonal changes
in the density of truck traffic relative to construction trucking
and asked that the count be scheduled when the heaviest truck
traffic can be taken into consideration.
1991 LICENSES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
applications for renewal of Liquor Licenses for 1991, as follows:
Restaurants
Arty I s Restaurant
177 Massachusetts Ave.
Peking Gardens
27 Waltham Street
Bel Canto Restaurant
1709 Massachusetts Ave.
Eddie' s of Lexington, Inc,
20 Waltham Street
Hartwell House, Inc.
94 Hartwell Avenue
Yangtze River Restaurant
21 -23 Depot Square
Versailles Restaurant, Inc.
1777 Massachusetts Ave.
Le Bellecour
10 -12 Muzzey Street
Package Stores
Bermans Market, Inc.
55 Mass, Avenue
Lexington Liquor Mart
58 Bedford Street
Busa Bros, Liquors, Inc.
55 Bedford Street
Vinebrook Bottle Shop
131 Ias s . Avenue
Club
Lexington Lodge #2204 B.P.G. Elks
959 Waltham Street
1775 Wine & Spirit Shop
27 Depot Square
Lexington Golf Club
55 Hill Street
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Lexington Knights of Columbus, Inc.
177 Bedford Street
11iddlesex Racquet & Swim Club, Inc. d b a T
475 / / he Lexington Club
Bedford. Street
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Tara Lexington /Sheraton Inn
72 Marrett Road
META SERVICE AGREEMENT
Mr. White asked that the Board approve and sign the FY91
MBTA Service Agreement, under which the MBTA will reimburse the
Town $80,000 for the operation of the LExPRESS mini -bus sirstem.
William Mix, Chairman of the Transportation Advisory
Committee, and Pauline Burke, LExPRESS Coordinator, were present.
Mr. .fix noted that the MBTA had also requested a report on the
accessibility of LExPRESS vehicles and the Town's plans to comply
with the Persons with Disabilities Act as a condition of
processing the contract. He reported that the T.A.C. had
discussed the issue and outlined the options developed as
approaches to the matter: equipping or retrofitting LExPRESS
vehicles with wheelchair lifts; or increasing the commitment to
the present chair -car service to ensure that the needs of
handicapped citizens are met.
In addition to prohibitive costs for equipment costs
involved in accessing LExPRESS vehicles for the handicapped, it
was felt by the T.A.C. that the fixed- -route system would have to
be decreased to allow extra time to pick up and drop off
passengers and that the level of service to present LExPRESS
ridership would suffer.
The T.A.C. w i l l continue to work with the Enablement
Committee to identify the transportation needs of disabled
persons in the hopes that a reasonable solution may be developed.
In response to questions, Ms. Burke stated that general
LExPRESS service would be less efficient with a changeover and
that the Share -a --Ride pretty much meets the needs of the
handicapped at this time.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the FT91 Service Agreement with a changeover and that the Share -
a--Ride pretty much meets the needs of the handicapped at this
time.
rFran motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the FY91 Service Agreement between the Mass. Bay Transit
Authority and the Town of Lexington, approved as to form by the
Town Counsel.
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Selectmen's Meeting
November 25, 1990
INTENT TO LAYOUT STREETS
Upon motion duly made
voted its intent to layout
subdivision streets:
Northgate Circle
Farm Road
Carriage Road
and seconded, the Board of Selectmen
as public streets the following
John Benson Road
McKeever Drive
Public Hearings on these
1991, the Selectmen's Meeting
FIRE DEPARTMENT AERIAL LADDER
261' to the end
501 from Lillian Road to the end
423'± from the existing Town
layout to the end
853'+ from winter Street to
Carriage Drive
341' from Grove Street to the end.
streets will be held on January 7,
Room at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. white alerted the Board for the possible need in the
future for transfer to the Fire Department's Equipment and
Maintenance Account. The $15,000 appropriated will have a
balance of only $339.00 after needed repairs to the Maxim Aerial
Ladder, and a transfer request may be necessary if the Fire
Aerial Ladder, and a transfer request may be necessary if the
Fire Chief is unable to make budgetary adjustments to accommodate
the unforeseen expense.
DECEMBER 'MEETING SCHEDULE
Pow It was agreed that Selectmen's meetings will be scheduled
for December 3, 10, 17, and that an additional meeting will be
posted for 7:00 p. m. on December 5, for a meeting, if needed,
before the Special Town Meeting.
POSITIONS ON S.T.M. ARTICLES
ARTICLE 2 PINE MEADOWS HOUSING PROPOSAL
Mrs Smith noted the enormous amount of work that Mr.
Marshall and the Pine Meadows /Meagherville Site Development
t "'ommittee had done to encourage passage by Town Meeting of the
Community Builders proposal for affordable housing at Pine
Meadows. The Committee had shown sensitivi to concerns
expressed, addressed issues raised, and found funding for the
project Mr. Eddison endorsed Mrs. Smith's remarks and in
addition, acknowledged the excellent assistance given by Deborah
Radway, Phyllis Smith, the Town Manager and other members of his
staff.
Board members stated unanimous support of Article 2.
ARTICLE 3 UNPAID BILLS SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
The Board considered its position on prior years unpaid
bills of the School Department at an amount of $287,900.
Mrs. Smith's position was that if the Town owes this money,
it must be paid.
Mr. Marshall said he would vote for Article 3, but felt that
the School Department's financial procedures should have been
conducted more efficiently.
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Mr, white reported that after conference with Jahn Rvan,
Comptroller, on the encumbering and budgeting procedures followed
in Town Hall departments, the School Department has begun to 4
develop systems that will have integrity and accountability. vow
Board members expressed reluctance but agreed unanimously to
support :article 3,
:ARTICLE 4 ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT
Board members were unanimous in their support of acceptance
of the Anne E. Borghesani Memorial Fund, established by the
Lexington High School Class of 1985.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly
roll call vote: Mrs.
Dailey, !fir. McSweeney,
discussion of matters
might adversely affect
intent to resume open
Upon motion duly
at 9:15 p.m.
A true record, Attest.
made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by
Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison, Mr.
to go into Executive Session for
of litigation, the disclosure of which
the interests of the Town. There was no
session.
made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn
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Executive
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