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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-11-BOS-min 41 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 6 , 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 . 41 _2_ He added that helping the Town Meeting set priorities and come to informed decisions on the budget is made easier if a comprehensive 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 provision 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. MINUTES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve as presented the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting on October 29 , 1990 . In moving to approve the minutes of the meeting of October moo 29 , 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 with these sentiments and Mrs . Smith thanked Mrs . snow for her consistently fine work. ( inserted at the request of Mr. Eddison ) . CONSENT AGENDA ABATEMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the abatement of Sewer Charges in the total amount of $850 . 03 . CONSERVATION RESTRICTION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a Conservation Restriction to be granted to the Town by the Cutting School , 453 Concord Avenue , as shown on an accompanying plan. Lig Selectmen' s Meeting -3- November 5 , 1990 1991 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 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 voted 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 �•. consultants in preparation of bids on comparatively low cost jobs is warranted. Mr. Fields , Town Engineer, explained that given the history of leaks in roofs on town buildings , we have used a consultant that was knowledgeable in the current state of the art in roofing systems. The possibility of using the same specifications for other roofing jobs will be explored. HATS II ISSUES Mr. Eddison, 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 : 1 ) 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 "HATS 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 road 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 . wm 1519 -4- Mr. Eddison referred to a letter from Charles Parrott , Concord Town Counsel , in which he outlined the process under State Law for the formation of a Regional Planning District , and ingot the organization and procedural rules for such an agency. Tt was noted that in its current form, the HATS 11 governing body is comprised of Selectmen from the four towns , whereas as an RPD, Planning Board members of the towns involved would be the voting 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 . Mr. 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 efforts , Mr . 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 •..w Hanscom area. She asked who would be making decisions on the use of the lieu of tax money and how binding decisions by the RPD would be . Mr. Eddison noted that because the exploration of the workings of an RPD is in its initial stage , he was not able to ,Inswe r all questions on such procedures at this time . Mr . Dailey felt that HATS operates on a most effective level as it is . He saw value in investigating a change to RPD, but he had concerns that if other 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 -ind if 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 _JC1 Selectmen' s Meeting -5- November 5 , 1990 P°14 The selection of these priorities was based on the need to 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 which 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 . 495 . 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 Imo communities in a subregional review process . . 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 major 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 Mr. 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 study, 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 Pm relative to traffic management , rather than "hard" I ' recommendations for additional road construction. _25?' -6- 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. woo EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 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. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9 : 21 p.m. A true record, Attest : a/28:T)g7M-Ar— Marion H . Snow Executive Clerk Imo vow (11' SELECTMEN' S MEETING r November 26 , 1990 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, November 26 , 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. Smith 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 HEARING, 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 ; Jima 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 voted 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. OFFICER Chief Paul Furdon was 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 . -9- "Officer Brian" , as he is called by the students , explained his work with Elementary School 5th graders , who will be given an 18 week course of 45 minute lessons , each week, and told of plans um; 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 override 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 of the 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. md 55 Selectmen ' s Meeting -3- November 26 , 1990 It was also voted to designate members of the Waste Management Committee as Special Municipal Employees . 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 144aste 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 APPOINTMENTS , BOARD OF APPEALS & ASSOCIATES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Robert V. Whitman as a Member of the Board of Appeals for a 5- year term expiring on September 30 , 1995 . 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 Nyles N. Barnert 142 Worthen Road CONSENT AGENDA ONE DAY 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 : -4- Versailles Restaurant 1777 Mass . Avenue Sheraton/Lexington Inn 727 Marrett Road ma 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 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 ( 6 , 005 ) , 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 One-Day Liquor License for the Armenian Sisters ' Academy, 6 Eliot Road , for a Dinner Dance to be held on November 24 , 1990 from 8 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 ABATEMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the abatement of Water Charges in the amount of $80 . 80 and Sewer Charges in the amount of $1 , 068 . 66 . 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. 90-637 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 . •Nat 25-7 Selectmen' s Meeting -5- November 26 , 1990 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 signage 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 Street . The Police Department will be requested for strict enforcement of the restrictions . /C -6- LINCOLN STREET "BLIND DRIVEWAY" SIGN, HUTCHINSON Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Committee that a "Blind wog 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 1986 analysis at the same location, the Committee would formulate its recommendation. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee 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 Mass . D. P. W . be requested to investigate timing adjustments in moo 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.W. when requesting the signal adjustments . CLEMATIS ROAD/ALLEN STREET , JON BRYAN Mr . Chalpin read the recommendations of his Committee in 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. %tor „25111 Selectmen' s Meeting -7- November 26 , 1990 __ ADAMS STREET TRUCKING ISSUE I 1 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 LIQUOR LICENSES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve applications for renewal of Liquor Licenses for 1991 , as follows: Restaurants . Arty ' s Restaurant Peking Gardens 177 Massachusetts Ave. 27 Waltham Street Bel Canto Restaurant Yangtze River Restaurant 1709 Massachusetts Ave. 21-23 Depot Square ►. Eddie ' s of Lexington, Inc. Versailles Restaurant, Inc. 20 Waltham Street 1777 Massachusetts Ave. Hartwell House, Inc. Le Bellecour 94 Hartwell Avenue 10-12 Muzzey Street Package Stores Bermans Market, Inc. Lexington Liquor Mart 55 Mass . Avenue 58 Bedford Street Busa Bros. Liquors, Inc. 1775 Wine & Spirit Shop 55 Bedford Street 27 Depot Square Vinebrook Bottle Shop 131 Mass. Avenue Club Lexington Lodge #2204 B.P .O. Elks 959 Waltham Street low Lexington Golf g Club 55 Hill Street -8_ Lexington Knights of Columbus , Inc. 177 Bedford Street Middlesex Racquet & Swim Club, Inc . d/b/a 475 The Lexington Club Bedford Street Innholder Tara Lexington/Sheraton Inn 72 Marrett Road MBTA 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 system. William Mix, Chairman of the Transportation Advisory Committee , and Pauline Burke , LEXPRESS Coordinator, were present . Mr . Mix 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 aro 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 . will 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. Upon 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 . two Selectmen' s Meeting -9- November 26 , 1990 INTENT TO LAYOUT STREETS I Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selectmen voted its intent to layout as public streets the following subdivision streets : Northgate Circle 261 ' + to the end Farm Road 50l ' + from Lillian Road to the end Carriage Road 423 '± from the existing Town layout t❑ the end John Benson Road 853 ' + from Winter Street to Carriage Drive McKeever Drive 341 ' + from Grove Street to the end. Public Hearings on these streets will be held on January 7 , 1991 , the Selectmen' s Meeting Room at 7 : 30 p.m. FIRE DEPARTMENT AERIAL LADDER 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 It was agreed that Selectmen' s meetings will be scheduled 1 for December 3 , 10 , 17 , and that an additional meeting will be I I 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 (2ommittee had done to encourage passage by Town Meeting of the Community Builders proposal for affordable housing at Pine Meadows . The Committee had shown sensitivity 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 , 000 . 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 i! the School Department ' s financial procedures should have been conducted more efficiently. -10- Mr. White reported that after conference with John Ryan, Comptroller, on the encumbering and budgeting procedures followed 1 in Town Hall departments , the School Department has begun to develop systems that will have integrity and accountability. "No 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 made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call vote: Mrs . Smith, Mr. Marshall , Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of litigation, the disclosure of which might adversely affect the interests of the Town. There was no intent to resume open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9 : 15 p.m. i r i I ' r A true record, Attest : Lli/ft /(/a64r--) Marion H . Snow Executive Clerk Imo I