HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-BOS-min SELECTMEN' S MEETING
January 7 , 1991
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on
Monday, January 7 , 1991 , in the Selectmen' s Meeting Room, Town
Office Building, at 7: 30 p.m. Chairman Smith, 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.
Pu Ic JIEAE]NG, INTENT TQ Liam mi =BIM
Mrs. Smith opened a Public Hearing on the intent of the
Selectmen as voted on November 26, 1990, to layout five
subdivision streets.
Francis Fields, Town Engineer, reviewed the layouts of each
street, as follows:
Northgate Circle, North Street Development , 261 ' + to the
end.
Farm Road, Busa Farms, 501 ' + from Lillian Road to the end.
Carriage Road (extension) , Carriage Drive, 423 ' + from the
existing Town layout to the end.
John Benson Road, Carriage Drive , 853 ' + from Winter Street
to Carriage Drive
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McKeever Drive, Carcia Woods, 341 ' + from Grove Street to the
end.
Mr. Fields noted the recommendation of the Planning Board
that all streets listed be accepted as public ways at the 1991
Annual Town Meeting. All surety held by the Town to ensure their
completion has been released.
No abuttors were present .
Mrs . Smith noted that the Selectmen will vote in their
intent to layout the streets at their January 23rd meeting.
There being no questions or comments from Board members or
the audience, the hearing was declared closed.
CLASS I LICENSE, N. E. TRANSIT SALES
The Board reviewed the application of George C. Logan,
President of New England Transit Sales , for Class I License to
operate a dealership for the sale of new and used school buses in
Lexington. Mrs. Smith noted the Special Permit on the proposal ,
issued by the Board of Appeals on November 8, 1990 , and the
condition added to the permit designating that the bus be parked
only on the commercial portion of the lot.
There were no questions or comments from Board members or
the audience and the applicant , Mr. Logan, was not present at the
meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the application for Class I License of George C. Logan, New
England Transit , President, to allow the operation of a new
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and used school bus dealership at 238 Bedford Street, Lexington.
Approval of the license is subject to the condition that the
display bus associated with the business must be parked only in
the CS zoned portion of the lot .
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MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the minutes of Selectmen' s Meetings on December 3 , and December
17 , 1990 , as presented, Mr . Dailey abstained from voting on the
December 17 , minutes because of his absence from that meeting .
CONSENT AGENDA
RENEWAL, AUTO ENGINEERING CLASS I LICENSE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the application of Auto Engineering Ltd. Partnership, 436 Marrett
Road, for renewal of Class I License for the ensuing year.
TRAFFIC ITEM
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer
the request of Robert Cullen for installation of STOP signs at
the intersection of Albemarle and Hillcrest Avenues to the
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for review and recommendation.
USE OF BATTLE GREEN , PEACE VIGIL
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to rat i f,-
the poll vote on December 27 , 1990 , to approve the request of
Lexington Coalition for Peace in the Persian Gulf for use of th€
Battle Green for a peace vigil on January 4 , 1991 , at 6 : 00 p.m.
COMMITMENT OF CHARGES
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to approve
the Commitment of the following charges :
Street Opening Permit Fees $ 150 . 00
Town wide Water Charges , January S1 , 049 , 645 . 13
Town wide Sewer Charges , January 51 , 348 , 535 . 91
RENEWAL , COMMON CARRIER LICENSE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the application for renewal of Common Carrier License of A Yankee
Line , Inc . , 370 W . First St . , South Boston, to operate from the
Lincoln/Lexington line to the Lexington/Waltham line , on a route
to be specified on the license .
-\MBULANCE REIMBURSEMENT
Mr . White reported that Medicare will no longer pay separate
bills from both the Town and the ALS Consortium fir ambulance and
life support services . As a result the Consortium has not
received any Medicare payments since May, 1990 . which represents
a large loss to ALS .
To correct the problem, only one bill must be submitted to
Medicare , including both Town and ALS services . The Consortium
has negotiated with the 10-member towns and proposes submitting
combined bills for their services and the Town' s .
Fire Chief Bergeron has recommended that the Town enter this *100
agreement with ALS , which he feels will be to the Town' s
financial benefit .
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The Selectmen authorized the Town Manager to proceed with
entering into the agreement for the billing change for ambulance
services .
PUBLIC HEARING. GASOLINE STORAGE LICENSE. 450 BEDFORD STREET
The Chairman opened a Public Hearing on the application of
Steven Colangelo on behalf of the 450 Bedford Street Trust, for
permission to store gasoline in automobile gas tanks in a parking
garage at 450 Bedford Street.
Mr. Colangelo, who was present, had no remarks to offer.
Mrs. Smith noted the recommendations for safety measures of
the Conservation Administrator, Marilyn Nordby, and the Director
of Public Health, George Smith, which it was agreed, should be
made conditions of approval of the license . Mr. Colangelo had no
objections to the conditions.
There being no comments from the Board or audience, the
Chairman declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the application of Steven Colangelo, Lexington Management Inc. ,
on behalf of the 450 Bedford Street Trust , for permission and
license to store gasoline in automobile gasoline tanks of a
maximum of 50 vehicles in the parking garage at 450 Bedford
Street.
Approval of the license was subject to the following
conditions:
. Drains in the parking area should be equipped with sump
pumps and oil and gasoline traps and should be
inspected and cleaned on a semi-annual basis or more
often, if necessary.
. A contingency plan for the site must be developed that
will provide for incident response in the event of a
spill or leak, should any such event occur. This plan
is to be filed with the Board of Selectmen, with copies
to the Health Department , Fire Department and
Conservation Commission.
EXECUTIVE SESSION LITIGATION
Members of the Cable TV and Communications Advisory
Committee met with the Board for discussion of matters of
potential litigation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 0 by
roll call vote: Mrs. Smith, 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 and with the intent to resume open session.
At 8 : 25 p.m. , it was voted to resume open session.
FY92 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Members of the Appropriation and Capital Expenditures
Committees were present for the Town Manager' s Overview of the
FY92 Budget.
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Mrs. Smith commented on the highly professional document
which had been prepared and thanked the Town Manager and his
staff for the enhancement of the FY92 budget process and for
making the review task easier with its improved format .
Mr. White stated his intent to highlight critical areas in
the budget for expenditures of $65 , 512 , 205 balanced by receipts
totalling $22 , 190 , 917 and an estimated tax levy of $43 , 321 , 288 .
He noted that estimating the FY92 tax bill for the median
valued residence is difficult, because real property values to be
reassessed in March 1991 will change. He reported that the owner
of a $225 ,500 median valued home will pay real estate taxes of
$2 , 553 in FY91 and will pay $57 . for in FY92 , a 2. 2% increase if
the Manager' s proposed budget is adopted. He added that a
residential tax rate of $11 . 32 and a commercial rate of $22 . 75
would be needed to support the budget .
Mr. White spoke briefly about the program budget format ,
introduced during the FY90 budget process, which he felt had been
improved each year since then.
He noted the difficulties of preparing the budget this year,
more than ever because of state , federal and world-wide
uncertainties, because the views of the new Governor on dealing
with municipalities is unknown at this time and because of the
unsettled condition of banks.
He proposed that all capital activities funded through the
tax levy be either suspended or delayed, that three Town Immo
positions be eliminated, that overtime be level funded, and that
the proposal to change to sodium vapor street lighting be
seriously considered.
Budget goals were reviewed, with the primary goal being
maintenance of essential services within the statutory limits of
Proposition 2 1/2 . This has been accomplished by significant
reduction of the Capital budget and reduction of every budget
with any flexibility. The Manager noted a decrease in local
revenue generated from investments, motor vehicle excise taxes ,
fines and other departmental receipts, which has restricted
revenue growth in FY92 .
Flip Charts showing figures on "Revenue Comparison" FY91 and
FY92 relative to "Specific Revenue Comparisons Other Than Real
Estate" , "Free Cash" ; "Charges" , Operating Budget and Article 5
Program Comparison" ; "Proposed Expenditure Comparison without
Enterprise & Exempt Dept" ; "Certified Free Cash" from 1/1/87 to
7/1/90 ; and "Operating Budget Detail , FY91" with percentages of
changes for FY92 , were reviewed.
Mr. White invited questions on his proposal from the Board
and added that as dim as the picture appears, he felt that his
budget represented the best compromise possible. He advised that
if any unexpected revenue should be received , it should go to the -
Reserve Fund, not for Capital projects.
Discussion continued on the effects of the suspension or
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delay of capital projects. Mr. McSweeney questioned the
justification of funding LEXPRESS and felt that that money would
be better spent in implementing projects being postponed.
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There were no questions or comments from the audience.
Mrs. Smith again thanked the Town Manager for his efforts
and informed those present that the Board' s budget review would
continue through the month of January on Monday and Wednesday
evenings.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - o by
roll call vote: Mrs. Smith, 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, with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn
at 10 : 00 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
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Marion H. Snow
Executive Clerk
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SELECTMEN' S MEETING
January 14 , 1991
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on
Monday, January 14 , 1991 , 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, Assistant Town Manager; Migaw
Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
PARK BENCH PE.S I qN I0OCAT IQN
Members of the Lexington Center Committee and Design
Advisory Committee were in attendance to inform the Selectmen of
the status of proposal to install park benches in Lexington
Center and to request the Board' s approval of the project. A
plan, showing the locations for the benches and a brochure
illustrating the design chosen, "London Teak Garden Bench" , was
reviewed by David Wells and John Frey, who explained that the
wood used in the manufacturing of the benches is farm grown, not
rain forest grown teak. A goal of a total of 16 benches, placed
in clusters has been decided upon, with one trash barrel per each
four benches .
Mr. Wells noted that it is hoped that sufficient funds will
be raised to pay for 14 of the 16 benches at $785 . 00 each, which
%ouid include maintenance anchors and trash barrels. A fund
raising policy is now being developed by members of the L.C.C.
which will be flexible as to amount so as to include all
interested residents. The two remaining benches will be funded
by monies contributed in honor of Margery Battin and Robert
Hutchinson.
Mr. Wells added that the heavy duty benches proposed are
about as vandal proof as possible and have withstood several
years' use in Cambridge, where they can be viewed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the installation of park benches as proposed. The work will be
done by the Dept. of Public Works under the guidance of the
Lexington Center Committee and the Design Advisory Committee.
STREET LIGHTING
Mrs. Smith referred to the Selectmen' s discussion on
December 3 , of the Town Manager' s proposal for conversion of
incandescent street lights to High Pressure Sodium Vapor lights,
which would save approximately $80 ,000 a year in energy costs.
Since that step would be an important one, the Selectmen' s
Lighting Options Committee had been asked to participate in the
decision making process.
Mm Letters in opposition to the proposal , or requesting that
I 1 alternatives be sought, had been received from the South
Lexington Association, Precinct 8 Residents Association, Historic
Districts Commission, Planning Board, East Lexington Community
Association, Meriam Hill Association, Countryside Area
Neighborhood Association were noted.
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Mrs. Smith asked that , in the interest of time, these letters not
be read aloud at the meeting. Recommendations had also been
received from the Lighting Options Committee, for a buy-out of
the system and the Design Advisory Committee, listing
alternatives to HP Sodium Vapor lights and other issues to be
considered.
The Chairman spoke of the difficulties of dealing with the
decision on the issue and weighing aesthetics and appearance
against serious financial conditions. Since the Manager' s
budget, as proposed, has no flexibility and counts on the $80,000
savings, a decision against sodium lights would mean the
elimination of an essential service.
Mr. White referred to the significant amount of information
on alternate proposals produced by the Lighting Committee which
he felt , in deference to the Committee, should be heard.
Don Olson reviewed the report of the D.A.C. which stressed
that all issues, in addition to cost savings, must be addressed:
quality of life; safety and health; and property values. The
reported listed alternatives to be considered: updating of the
lighting master plan; fewer street lights; fewer street lights
new technologies; and correction of the color distortion of HP.
sodium vapor fixtures.
Mr. Olson acknowledged the Manager' s difficulties in 1
presenting a balanced budget but felt that savings can be
achieved by pursuing by other means. He asked for the moo
opportunity for dialogue and invited inquiries to help in the
assessment of alternatives.
Mr. White spoke of the experiences of other communities and
explained difficulties encountered in the buy-out process . He
saw the process as a long-term issue, whereas the savings from
conversion to sodium would be immediate.
The Manager reviewed Boston Edison' s terms of buy-out and
noted that ownership of the poles if the system is acquired by
the Town, is in question. He felt that more and better service
from the system will be expected by residents if it is being
maintained by the Town and noted the loss of tax revenue.
The financial picture of the Town, which showed no
improvement in the foreseeable future, was recapped and the
constraints to be faced in FY92 and 93 projected. Mr. White saw
it as necessary to capture whatever savings are available now,
with the buy-out proposal to be considered in the future.
Mrs. Smith listed the suspensions and delays in capital
Town/School projects because of the grim financial picture which
the Manager has forecast to deteriorate even more seriously. She
stated that there is no money for a buy-out or for the engaging
of a lighting consultant at this time.
Mr. White was asked to schedule a meeting for conference
with key people as soon as possible for further discussion of the ' 1
issues involved. A public meeting for continuance of input from
citizens and boards will be arranged shortly after that .
Mr. Marshall left the meeting at this time.
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REPRESENTATIVE DORAN
Mrs. Smith welcomed Representative Doran to the meeting for
an update on activities at the State House .
Mr. Doran reported that Governor Weld will submit his first
round of budget cuts on January 25 , which will be the basis for
the submission of his FY92 budget in February. He noted that
there are mixed signals being sent out on the Local Aid issue.
He forecast sweeping reforms by the Governor, but saw no
significant savings resulting at this point , so close to the end
of the fiscal year.
Representative Doran was pessimistic about the financial
picture , with no relief in sight and noted that the FY92 budget
will be most difficult because of past choices made by the foremr
Governor which must be taken into account . He supported Question
on the November 28 State Warrant in concept but said it cannot
be implemented because of lack of funds .
The Jet Fuel bill which proposes sharing by Hanscom Field
Towns of jet fuel taxes has been refiled and will be presented to
the new Committee of Transportation. Representative Doran will
continue to support the bill and will push for its approval by
the Committee .
Mos Rep. Doran spoke of efforts by all Legislators to gain more
revenue for the State in working with business groups and
organizations but said that because federal and world situations
are such strong forces , their success is very limited .
In response to Mrs . Smith' s question about unforeseen
financial demand on the Town by the State , Mr. Doran said that
there is always that potential but felt that the trend seems to
be in the opposite direction. He noted that State mandates may
be reassed and adjusted as a form of indirect Local Aid .
Regarding any changes in the formula for distribution of
Local Aid which might benefit Lexington, Mr. Doran was not
optimistic and noted increasing bias against well-run, well-
managed Towns in that regard.
He reported that legislation has been filed to amend
Proposition 2 1/2 to allow taxation over that amount and that a
previous poll of Legislators had shown a tentative majority in
favor. He felt that support would be even more tentative at this
point .
Mrs . Smith thanked Mr. Doran for his appearance that evening
and for his unflagging efforts on behalf of the Town.
BONDING STRATEGY
Robert Ebersole , Revenue Officer, John Ryan, Comptroller and
Clark Rowell of the Shawmut Bank were present to explain strategy
for bonding of outstanding debt on the Pine Meadows purchase ;
Water and Sewer; and School Improvements , which now must be
bonded on a permanent basis . Borrowing bids on the BANS will be
opened on January 15 , for a termporary bond issueance on January
25 , 1991 . Full and permanent financing will be complete in May,
1991 . The overlapping debt isuance will allow for increased
interest income.
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MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve ,
as presented , the minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting in Executive
Session on December 17 , 1990 , with Mr. Dailey abstaining because
of his absence from the meeting , and the minutes of the
Selectmen' s Meeting on January 7 , 1991 .
CONSENT AGENDA
C')MMON CARRIER LICENSE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the application of Richard J. Illingworth d/b/a Airport
Transportation Service , for Common Carrier License, to expire on
December 31 , 1991 .
TRAFFIC ITEM
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted t❑ refer
the request of Diane Johnson, 1475 Mass. Avenue , for parking
restriction on Mass . Avenue at the driveway to the Muzzey
Condominiums , to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for review
and recommendation.
COMMITMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the Commitment of Cycle 9 January Water Charges in the amount of
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$81 , 230 . 74 .
LEXHAB APPOINTMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint
Gerald W.. Howell , 43 Woodland Road, to the Lexington Housing
Assistance Board for a term of office to expire on December 5 ,
1993 .
ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE, ARMENIAN SISTERS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the application of the Armenian Sisters Academy for One Day
Liquor License on January 19 , 1991 , for a fund raising dinner
dance from 6 : 00 p.m. to 12 : 00 Midnight , rather than to 1 : 00 a.m. ,
as requested.
BUDGET REVIEWS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mr. White reviewed the FY92 budget requests of the Police
Department , covering Police Administration, Patrol and
Enforcement , Parking Meter and Investigation and Prevention,
totalling $2 , 770 , 000 . Mr. White is recommending $2 , 730 , 662 ,
representing cuts in each of those areas .
Chief Paul Furdon displayed a 1989/1990 Crime Analysis graph
for Lexington, and a "Crime Comparison, New England - Lexington" ,
which showed significant increases in serious crime and larceny. vege
The Chief noted the correlation between stressful economic times
and a rise in larceny and other serious crimes.
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Staffing of the Department was outlined, with reports on the
Cadet Program, Auxiliary Force activities and responsibilities,
whose assistance is of great help to the regular Force, now down
by one plus two new vacancies. There are now five women and two
members of minority races on the Force.
Chief Furdon reviewed the goals of the Department for 1991 ,
stating that the main goal will be preventing crime and disorder
and enhancing the quality of life in Lexington, with ongoing
efforts toward crime .re vention and safety, the D.A.R.E. Program,
Juvenile Services, 'penance of a 60% crimp4ftearance SIC
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t of of vandal ism- reduction of pedestrian and other motor
vehicle accidents, ematralization of its record system4 salt
modification of the building and equipment to bring headquarters
in compliance with 100% of applicable accreditation standards.
The present training programs, with introduction of new programs,
will continue and good will and job satisfaction among all
personnel will be promoted in an effort to decrease Formal
Grievances.
Mrs. Smith and Board members thanked Chief Furdon for his
presentation and expressed their appreciation for his fine work
on behalf of the Town.
BUDGET REVIEW, FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mr. White reported that Personnel expenses equal 94% of the
budget of the Fire Department and that as yet, there is no
collective bargaining agreement with the Fire Fighters . He has
tentatively allocated 3% for this purpose. He has recommended a
decrease to $2 , 568 , 778 on the Fire Chief' s request for-
$2 , 587 , 878.
Staffing includes 40 Firefighters, which is four less than
the authorized 44 .
Chief Bergeron reported on achievement of goals set in FY91 :
upgrading of breathing masks; purchase of fire retardant pants;
increased training program; Firefighters health and fitness
program; Employee Assistance Program; and the establishment of
stress debriefing teams. He noted the Departments provision for
50 years of emergency medical services and that the second
ambulance, acquired last year is fully staffed and is of great
benefit to the E.M.T. s as well as the public.
Per capita cost charts were reviewed, which showed Lexington
despite the excellent service provided, to be among the lowest in
comparable communities.
The Chief asked the Board' s approval of his plans for a
public fund drive to allow the purchase of defibrillators. He
seeks to buy two such machines for $13 , 000 , which would include
instructional costs.
omm Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to create a
Special Selectmen' s Gift Account for a fund to be established
specifically for the purchase of heart defibrillator machines.
Chief Bergeron noted an Article for the 1991 Town Meeting in
which he proposes acceptance of MGL CH148 s 261 , which would
allow a requirement for installation of sprinklers in all new
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multi-family dwellings of more than four units .
The Chief was thanked for the excellent report on the Fire
operations and for his fine administration of the Department .
BUDGET REVIEW., INSURANCE
Deborah Radway, Assistant Town Manager, presented the
proposed Insurance Budget, including Health Insurance, Workers
Compensation, and federally mandated social security
payments/Medicare.
Mr. White noted that the budget had increased by over 15%,
and now totals $4,620, 768 including expenses.
Ms. Radway described the 12 categories covered, increased
over FY91 by + $600,000 with 94% of the increase due to higher
health insurance premiums. She reported on the benefits in cost
savings because of the town' s alliance with 16 other communities
in the West Suburban Health Group, which has, in the first year,
saved approximately $40,000 in administrative health fees.
She spoke of potential savings to be realized if, in the
future, the Town could charge employees with 25% of health
insurance premiums, and/or eliminate Blue Cross coverage and
enroll all employees in HMOs.
Mrs. Smith expressed the appreciation of the Board to Ms.
Radway and to the Insurance Advisory Group for their work on
employee benefits.
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OTHER BUDGET ITEMS
No questions were raised on the remaining budget proposals
listed for review that evening:
Selectmen' s Office
Selectmen -- Elections Accounts
Misc . Committees & Boards
Town Clerk' s Office
Town Clerk - Elections
Board of Appeals
Building/Inspection
Planning Board
Town Report Committee
Town Manager' s Office
Town Manager' s Jurisdictional Accounts
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENT, ASSESSORS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the appointment by the Town Manager of Sarah Robinson, 66 Liberty
Avenue to the Board, to fill the unexpired term of Barclay Hays.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 0 by
roll call vote: Mrs. Smith, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mr.
McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters
of litigation, the disclosure of which could adversely affect the woo
interests of the Town, and with no intent to resume open session.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn
at 11 : 35 p.m.
A true record, Attest: fil,
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Marion H. Snow
Executive Clerk
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SELECTMEN ' S MEETING
January 16 , 1991
rift A regular metingof thewas Board of Selectmen �as held on
Wednesday, January 16 , 1991 , 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;
Ms . Radway, Assistant Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk,
were present.
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by
roll call vote, Mrs. Smith, hr. Marshall ,, Mr. Eddison, Mr.
Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, to go into' ExecutiVe Session for
discussion of acquisition of property, the disclosure of which
might adversely affect the interests of the Town, with the intent
to resume open session at the close of the discussion.
Open session was resumed at 8 : 32 p.m.
PINE MEADOWS TEMPORARY BOND
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the sale of a $1 , 500 , 000 Land Acquisition Temporary Bond of the
town dated January 25 , 1991 , payable August 1 , 1991 , at par and
accrued interest plus the premium indicated, as follows:
Number Denomination Interest Rate Premium Purchases
1 $1 , 500 , 000 4 . 85% $8 . 00 BayBank Harvard
Trust
i + Further Voted : that the provisions of G. L . c . 44 , ss23 to
24A, 26 and 27 shall not apply to this issue and it is hereby
confirmed that the Treasurer has solicited proposals for the
temporary bond from at least three financial institutions.
Further Voted: to confirm the consent dated January 15 , 1991
to the certifying bank bidding for the Temporary Bond.
WATER & SEWER - SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS B.A.N. S
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the sale of a $3 , 676 , 000 Bond Anticipation Note of the town dated
January 25 , 1991 , payable August 1 , 1991 , at par and accrued
interest ( plus the premium indicated ) as follows:
Numbers Denomination Interest Rate Premium Purchaser
1 $3 , 676 , 000 . 4 . 85% $19 . 00 BayBank i arvard
Trust
Further Voted: that the provisions of G. L. c . 44 , ss23 to
24A, 26 and 27 shall not apply to this note issue and it is
hereby confirmed that the Treasurer has l is ited proposals for
the note from at least three financial institutions .
Further Voted: to confirm the consent dated January 15 , 1991
to the certifying bank bidding for the note .
PEACE VIGIL, BATTLEGREEN
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the request of the Lexington Coalition for Peace in the Persian
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Gulf for permission to hold Peace Vigils on the Battle Green on
the following Sundays , from 12 : 00 Noon to 12 : 30 p. m. :
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January 27 , 1991
February 3 , 1991
February 11 , 1991
BUDGET REVIEWS
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
Mr. White reviewed the budget proposals of the Comptroller,
Treasurer/Tax Collector, Assessor, and Date Processing
operations. He noted that the FY92 budget will fund two less
staff positions in the Comptroller' s office and one and one half
positions less in both the Treasurer' s and Assessor' s office.
John Ryan, Comptroller, reviewed line items in his expense
budget request , noting that printing and postage constitute the
two major items . An increase from $157 , 555 to $216 , 455 is
proposed.
Mr . Ryan outlined the functions of the Data Processing
operation which covers the mainframe computer system, used for
financial operations and for billings by the Water , Sewer and
Recreation enterprise programs . A total of $39 , 000 ( increased
from $38 , 000 in FY91 ) is requested and has been recommended for
Data Processing .
Other factors in the financial budget proposal included
Contributory Retirement , approximately level funded at
S2 , 129 , 737 ; Non-contributory Retirement ; level funded at
$191 , 000 ; and Board of Retirement Expenses , $15 , 000 ; were yea
reviewed .
Mr. Ryan thanked Harald Scheid, Assessor, for his
accomplishment in conversion of data to the new Access system,
c,hich has provided for a more efficient operation.
Robert Ebersole , Revenue Officer, outlined budget requests
ri.der Personal Services , reduced by S20 , 000 and expenses , down
from $146 , 300 to $125 , 300 . He attributed these reductions to
computerization of his operations .
Mr . Marshall suggested that a report on the savings realized
1, ith the new software be presented to Town Meeting to illustrate
the result of its approval of appropriations for the equipment .
Mr. Ebersole explained components of the Debt Service
Program: Funded Debt , Interest on Debt , Temporary Borrowing , and
exempt Debt which included principal and interest payments on
funded debt , temporary borrowing and exempt debt ( Pine Meadows ) .
Mr. White complimented Harald Scheid, Town Assessor , who had
done an outstanding job in the revaluation of all property, only
three months after his arrival in Lexington.
Mr. Scheid presented the budget requests of the Assessors
Office , which showed a reduction of more than $4 , 000 . 00 due to
lower office equipment maintenance costs because of the change of
software systems .
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rum4iHe described new programs being developed in his department
which allows for monitoring sale prices and assessments for
improvements , and will enhance the next revaluation process.
LIBRARY BUDGET REVIEW
Mr. White referred to capital requests of the Library:
painting of the East Lexington Branch library; additional
shelving; and reroofing of Cary Library. The Manager' s
recommended budget deletes painting of the Branch Library and
additional shelving , but it was hoped that assistance from work
release prisoners can be obtained to help with the painting.
The Cary Library roofing project ( $80,000 ) is one of the few
items proposed by the Manager to be funded from the tax levy.
Mr. Dailey, speaking as a Trustee of Cary Library, added
that funding for the needed shelving might be provided from
sources other than Town. Line items totalling $1 , 136 , 110
including personal services were reviewed.
Robert Hilton, Library Director, noted that the increases
Library activity being realized is , as always , a sign of the
times and reflects stressful economic conditions. He displayed a
chart illustrating growth in activities in recent years . He
reported that Lexington' s participation in the Metro network is
proceeding satisfactorily.
Mr. Hilton expressed his appreciation to the Manager for his
support of the Library' s personal services proposal , his
totm4 favorable recommendation on the Cary Library roof project and
other major items in his expense budget .
Mr. Dailey stated that the Library brings great credit to
the Town largely, he felt , to the efforts of Bob Hilton, Stella
Liu and the Library staff. All Board members echoed this
sentiment .
LEXPRESS BUDGET REVIEW
Sara Arnold, Nicholas Santosuosso and Carole Sonduck of the
Transportation Advisory Committee, and Pauline Burke , LEXPRESS
Coordinator, gave a status report on the LEXPRESS mini-bus
system, reduced last year to 6 routes .
The LEXPRESS budget proposed shows an overall 3% decrease,
while still providing the same 6 route system with new busses,
improved customer relationships , and the same ratio of ridership
with A-Connoisseur, the current operators .
Mrs . Arnold noted that a smooth transition had been made to
the 6 route system and other changes during the past year i . e.
increased fares . She felt it premature , however, to give an in
depth analysis of the results of the changes and preferred to
wait until specific answers on the matter can be provided.
Mrs . Burke reported on an increase in passholders , primarily
students because of the restrictions placed on school bus
transportation. She also felt that the 6 route system has
stabilized and is providing adequate service .
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observed on occasion and said he still thought of LEXPRESS as a
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Mrs . Smith complimented the Committee and Mrs . Burke on the
transition of the bus system and thanked them for their efforts .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn
at 9 : 48 p.m.
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SELECTMEN' S MEETING
January 23 , 1991
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on
Wednesday, January 23 , 1991 , 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.
VOTE TO LAY OUT STREETS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the
following streets be laid out, subject to island maintenance
where required:
Northgate Circle 261 ' + from North Street to the end
Farm Road 501 ' + from Lillian Road to the end
Carriage Drive 423 ' + from the existing Town layout
to the end
John Benson Road 853 ' + from Winter Street to
Carriage Drive
McKeever Drive 341 ' + from Grove Street to the end
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and that the layout of Northgate Circle , Farm Road, Carriage
Drive and McKeever Drive be subject to the condition that owners
of properties with frontage on the turnarounds are responsible
for maintaining the islands in perpetuity, as required in the
"Certificate of Action" issued by the Planning Board as part of
its Definitive Plan Approval .
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the commitment of Final Water Charges for December in the amount
of $1 , 235 . 87 ; and Final Sewer Charges for December in the amount
of $1 , 841 . 73 .
TRAFFIC ITEM
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer
the request of the David C. Creesy, Director of the Cotting
School , about traffic conditions on Concord Avenue to the Traffic
Safety Advisory Committee for review and recommendations.
FAMILY CONCERN, DESERT SHIELD TROOPS
A support group comprised of parents and friends of
servicemen and women serving in the Persian Gulf met with the
Board to request permission to place yellow ribbon multi-loop
bows on trees on the Battle Green as symbols of their concern and
hopes for the safe return of the troops.
William Fitzgerald , acting as spokesman for the group,
introduced Sondra and John Lucente who had initiated meetings
based on the need for interaction with other families of
servicepeople on active duty.
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Mr. Fitzgerald referred to similar displays of yellow ribbons he
had seen in other communities and explained how the yellow ribbon
project at his suggestion had been developed in Lexington by Mr.
& Mrs . Lucente .
Mrs . Lucente displayed an example of the bows , which would
be funded and maintained by the proponents and asked for the
Board' s approval of the proposal .
Motion was made and seconded to approve the request.
Mr. Eddison was not in favor of the use of Battle Green
trees as the locations for the ribbons and felt that the Green
should not be the focus for an extended period of time for one
cause . He suggested that a display on another of the trees in
Town would be more appropriate .
Mr. Marshall recalled the regrettable lack of support shown
to troops during the Viet Nam war, and felt that the Board should
allow the proponents to go forward with the proposal .
Motion having been made and seconded, it was voted 4 to 1 ,
with Mr. Eddison voting in the negative , to approve the request
of "Family Concern for Desert Storm Troops" to attach yellow
ribbons to approximately 15 trees on the Battle Green, to be
monitored and maintained by the petitioners and to be removed
from the Green before Patriot ' s Day, April 15 , 1991 .
PROCLAMATION, STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim
April 11 , 1991 , as Student Government Day in Lexington,
consistent with the Town' s commitment to educating its young
people about the services provided and the problems encountered
by local government .
STREET LIGHT CONVERSION
The Lexington Lighting Options Committee and Paul Chernick,
Lighting Consultant , met with the Board for continued discussion
on alternatives to the Town Manager' s December 3rd proposal for
conversion of street lighting to high pressure sodium vapor, at a
saving of ±$80 , 000 a year. At that time , it had been felt that
the Lighting Options Committee should be involved in the decision
process and, since then, the Board had met in open session on
January 14 , and in Executive Session on January 16 to pursue the
matter.
On January 16 , the Committee had informed the Board of a
color corrected white sodium vapor light which, it was claimed,
would provide almost the some cost savings benefit as the orange
lights and the Town Manager had been requested to confer with
Boston Edison on that alternative .
Mr. White reported that the color corrected white lights
would cost $22 . 00 each for the installation, plus the cost of
convertor, whereas, the orange lights would cost $9. 60 and would
last twice as long as the white . He estimated that the Town vard
would lose $58 , 500 for the projected $80 , 000 savings with
conversion to the color corrected white lights.
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Boston Edison was not ready to provide the rates for the color
corrected lights .
Mrs . Kabat-Zinn again expressed the reasons for opposition
of the Lighting Committee to the use of the orange HP Sodium
vapor lighting. Mrs . Smith acknowledged that the Board would
have preferred to go with the color corrected lights as discussed
on January 16 , with the buy-out concept as a long-term issue, but
that the critical financial situation demands immediate action on
the most economical , energy saving option.
Marjorie Blanchard, speaking for the Lexington Field and
Garden Club, felt that the orange lighting would cause distorted
vision and unpleasant illumination and urged waiting for new
developments in lighting technology. She reported, as a Director
of the Historical Society, the opposition of many members , to the
conversion.
Anne and Bob Gary cautioned against the effects of sodium
vapor lighting when the trees are in full bloom which, they felt ,
would result in dangerously inadequate lighting and suggested a
visit to Highland Avenue where sodium lights are in place .
Jacqueline Ward supported the Manager' s proposal and saw the
opportunity for cost savings and for the Town to assume a
imam leadership role in energy conservation by its adoption.
Tom Coffman, Design Advisory Committee member suggested that
other costs relative to conversion to HP sodium lights be also
taken into consideration i .e. glare blockers, safety, health
dangers , property valuation decrease .
Jonathan Rawle , proponent of a Warrant article filed to gain
Town Meeting input on the lighting question, referred to
opposition to the proposal as expressed in letters to the Board
from committee and individuals .
Richard Canale , South Lexington Civic Association, urged the
use of the color corrected bulb or, as an alternative , cutting
back on the number of street lights .
Planning Board member Robert Domnitz noted the aesthetic
concerns of his Board which favors a decision on the matter by
Town Meeting.
Walter Pierce , D.A.C . and Historic District Commission
member, asked that discussion of the proposal be continued at
another meeting and for delay in the Selectmen' s decision until
all had had a chance to speak.
Mr. Eddison acknowledged the need to fully explore the
proposal and alternatives but felt that there was an apparent
misunderstanding of the critical financial situation and the need
to act as soon as possible .
John Davies reported that the Historic District
Commissioners had voted unanimously in opposition to the
rmml, conversion to HP sodium.
Mrs. Kabat-Zinn asked for opportunity for response from
Boston Edison on rates for the color corrected bulbs . She felt
that reversion, after a change to HP sodium, would be unlikely.
Mr. Eddison said that the Board would continue to look for
opportunities for lighting which can be afforded.
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He recommended , with the concurrence of all Board members , that
the Historic Districts be excluded from the conversion.
Although he was reluctant to see the aesthetic loss to the
Town, Mr. Eddison said he would support the immediate conversion
t❑ HP sodium vapor lighting for now.
Mr. Marshall agreed that the request for conversion should
be field now, while continuing to explore options for other means
of economical lighting. He recommended action at this time and
urging Boston Edison to provide rates for the white sodium
lights. He also felt that the Historic Districts should be
excluded from the conversion and suggested that after the
conversion, if the color corrected rates are know, those lights
could replace the orange as they burn out .
Mr. McSweeney questioned whether the same savings could be
realized by shutting some of the incandescent lights off . Mr.
Chalpin said that it would make no difference in Edison' s charges
whether all are lit or not .
Mr. Dailey recalled a proposal in the 1970s to eliminate 10
to 20 street lights to conserve energy. At that time it had been
decided that the added liability to the Town because of improper
lighting would negate any savings . He sensed that there were no
alternatives to the HP sodium vapor lights available now and said
he would also vote in favor of the change with the exclusion of
the Historic Districts , but with ongoing effort by the Town
Manager to save entire conversion of the system.
Paul Chernick, consultant , outlined various options which he
said are or soon will be available, including a new compact
fluorescent light which would be aesthetically pleasing , cost
effective and provide adequate light . He suggested that Edison
might want to test their use for street lighting in Lexington in
small fixtures .
Motion was made to authorize the Town Manager to proceed
with the conversion of street lights to HP sodium vapor, with the
exclusion of the Historic Districts , and to continue to seek a
rate for the color corrected white sodium lights .
Robert Domnitz suggested funding of the existing street
lights from the Parking Meter fund. Mr. White pointed out that
proposals to use those funds have now exceeded FY92 expected
revenue .
Mr. Eddison said that he would second the motion, if amended
to include investigation by the Town Manager of the compact
fluorescent lighting suggested by Mr. Chernick earlier in the
meeting .
The motion was amended as follows : to authorize the Town
Manager to proceed with negotiations with the Boston Edison
Company for the conversion to high power sodium street lighting
except in Historic Districts , to continue to seek the rates for
color corrected white sodium lights and to explore the
possibility of using Lexington as a test site for the compact Ind
fluorescent lights in place of the existing incandescent lights.
Mr. Eddison seconded the amended motion.
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Mr. Dailey encouraged the committee to submit good solid new
ideas within the next two weeks during negotiations with Boston
Edison.
Motion having been made and seconded, it was voted 4 to 1
with Mr. McSweeney voting in the negative , to request the Town
Manager to proceed with negotiations with Boston Edison as stated
in the amended motion.
Mr. Dailey left the meeting at 9 : 30 p. m.
BUDGET REVIEWS
RECREATION
Donald Chisholm, Chairman of the Recreation Committee , and
Joan Halverson, Recreation Administrator, were present for the
Committee ' s proposed FY92 budget .
Mr. White reported that Recreation' s operating budget
requests totalling $823 , 902 , funded under its Enterprise Account ,
are included in his proposed budget .
The transition through the first year of the Recreation
Enterprise Fund had gone well due , Mr. White said , to the efforts
of Ms. Halverson and the Committee.
A summary of revenue generated by the Pine Meadows Golf
Course for the first calendar year was reviewed. Mr. White noted
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that total attendance had been somewhat less than anticipated
because of poor weather, but that during periods of fair weather,
the course had been used to capacity. He was pleased with the
performance of the Management company and there had been no
complaints from the public . The Manager expected improvement in
the facilities for next year and said that thought is being given
to raising the fee for the 18-hole course but not the 9-hole
course .
The Recreation Committee is proposing 3 capital projects :
Phase I of the irrigation system; replacement of the diesel pump
for $65 , 000 from the Enterprise Fund; and a request of $37 , 000
( $15 , 000 from the Enterprise Fund ) for sealing of the track at
the Center Playground , playground equipment , and portable
bleachers . The Manager recommended favorably on these projects .
The third project , Harrington Soccer Field Rehabilitation,
is not included in the Manager' s proposed budget.
Ms . Halverson reported on the level of usage of the various
recreation programs which are largely self-supporting .
Mrs . Smith thanked Ms. Halverson for her excellent work in
providing these programs , so important to the community.
Mr. Cohen left the meeting at this time .
HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET REVIEW
Rene Cochin and Robert Cushman, Co-Chairmen of the Human
Services Committee , and Steven Baran, Human Services Coordinator,
were present for review of the Committee ' s FY92 budget .
Mr. White noted that the budget request of $78 , 570 shows a
3% decrease and is included in the Manager' s budget proposal .
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Mr. Baran reported that the Committee is still reviewing bid
documents submitted by Human Service providers and asked for a
delay in making its presentation until that process is completed.
Mr. Baran gave an overview of current economic trends which
will affect the demands on Human Services resources . He
explained the scope and responsibilities of the Veteran' s program
and his expectation that larger appropriations will be necessary
because of U. S . war involvement.
In summarizing issues relevant to budgeting for Human
Service needs, Mr. Baran spoke of the Committee ' s awareness of
the slide into hard times as indicated „ialvy anincreasing number of
Lexington welfare cases and other evidences of poverty. He urged
that the public be made aware of these conditions in Lexington
and saw the need for fund raising to respond to emergency needs
that government funding may not meet .
Mrs . Smith thanked Mr . Baran and the Committee for their
dedicated work in all they provide for the Town , and expressed
her appreciation to William Blout of RePlace for the valuable
assistance to the youth of Lexington that RePlace provides .
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by
roll call vote to go into Executive Session for discussion of
matters of litigation, the disclosure of which might adversely maw
affect the interests of the Town.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn
at 11 : 00 p.m.
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SELECTMEN' S MEETING
January 28 , 1991
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on
Monday, January 28 , 1991 , in the Selectmen' s Meeting Room, Town
Office Building , at 7 : 30 p.m. Acting Chairman Eddison, Mr.
Marshall , Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Hr.
Cohen, Town Counsel ; Ms. Radway, Assistant Town Manager; Mrs.
Snow, Executive Clerk, were present .
MOLLIE BRIGGS, 100TH BIRTHDAY
Mr. Eddison welcomed Mollie Briggs , who was present by
invitation in acknowledgement of her 100th birthday on February
3rd.
Mr. Marshall expressed the pleasure of the Board at having
Mrs . Briggs and her family present on such a happy occasion.
Mrs . Briggs who is an active member of the Hancock Church, lives
at Captain Parker Arms , does her own errands and has recently
renewed her driver' s license . He noted the comparative rarity of
reaching a 100th birthday and congratulated Mrs . Briggs on behalf
of the Board.
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COUNCIL ON AGING
Dorothy Boggia and James Fenske of the Council on Aging and
Linda Crew Vine , Executive Director, were present for review of
the budget requests of the Council on Aging , nearly level funded
at $177 , 554 .
Mrs . Vine reported that the Council ' s concerns revolve
around cuts in State funding and other changes such as a decrease
in the numbers of seniors eligible for assistance and new
restrictions by Medicare on placements in nursing homes.
Mr. Fenske distributed a written report on the Council ' s
FY92 budget , noting that funds expended in FY91 do not show the
value of the free services of 125 volunteers engaged in the work
of the Council . He reviewed the breakdown of Town, State and
Federal moneys and added that the Town' s appropriation seems to
be the only stable source of funding available .
Mr. Eddison paid tribute to Mrs . Boggia and Mrs . Vine for
their efforts in providing vital services to the older population
of the Town and for the excellence of the programs offered at the
Senior Center.
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET
Mr. White reported in his overview of the DPW FY92 expense
budget that there were decreases in requests in all areas and
that no capital projects are to be paid from the tax levy this
year.
Richard Spiers , Director of DPW and Engineering operations
noted that sick leave days for the DPW staff had been reduced to
3 days per worker and that increased computer software
programming had permitted a 3 . 8% reduction in office supplies .
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Workers in the Engineering Division had also averaged 3 sick
days per employee . Computer programs developed were outlined and
the savings in time and labor described. Mr. Spiers reported
that 2 FY91 projects - Wood Street water mains and Adams Street
drains had been completed.
Mr. Spiers reviewed the operations and budget requests of
all DPW Subprograms including: Highway Maintenance , Street
Lighting, Road Machinery, Sanitary Landfill , Traffic Regulations
and Signs and Snow Removal .
Also reviewed were Parks and Grounds including the Park
Division, Shade Tree Division, Insect Suppression, Dutch Elm, and
Cemetery elements , as to their operations and budget requests .
Refuse Collection was level funded at $1 , 632 , 100 despite
increases in tipping fees. Mr. Spiers attributed the decrease in
money saved through the Town' s recycling program, which he
reported as extremely successful .
Building maintenance , which included painting of the
interior of the Munroe School , the DPW Barn, renovations and
recarpeting of the Town Offices, was outlined and Mr. Spiers
noted the assistance given by the Prison Release Program in
painting projects .
Mr. Eddison thanked Mr. Spiers for his informative report on
the budget proposals and operations of his Department .
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WATER/SEWER BUDGETS
William Hadley, Water/Sewer Superintendent , outlined the
FY91 accomplishments of the Water and Sewer Enterprise Program.
The Water/Sewer FY92 request for $3 , 682 , 164 , to be funded
under its Enterprise Programs, is recommended by the Manager.
Mr. Hadley reviewed graphs showing comparisons of costs in
area communities with Lexington' s cost per consumer below average
for both water and sewer.
Mr. Eddison expressed the Board' s appreciation for the top
quality performance of all Division under Mr. Spier' s
jurisdictions and complimented him on the productivity of all
departments .
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the minutes of the Executive Session on January 7 , 1991 , as
presented.
APPOINTMENTS , TOWN REPORT COMMITTEE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to
reappoint the following as members of the Town Report Committee
for terms to expire on September 30, 1991 :
Winifred Friedman Robert Morrison
Robert Halfman Anne Scigliano
Ruth Karpinski Fred Wischusen Iwo
and to appoint the following new members for terms to expire on
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Joyce Fearns ide , 19 Vinebrook Road
Adrienne Della Penna 25 Mason Street
It was noted that there is still one vacancy on the Committee .
1991 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to hold the
first deliberative session of the 1991 Annual Town Meeting on
Monday, March 25 , 1991 , in Cary Memorial Hall at 8 : 00 p.m.
MEETING SCHEDULE
It was agreed that regular Selectmen' s Meetings would be
scheduled for February 4 , February 11 , and February 25 , in
addition to the Committee Chairmen' s Breakfast to be held on
Friday, February 15 .
PROCLAMATION, DAR
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim
February, 1991 , as American History Month, as requested by the
National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution.
diamh EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 0 by
roll call vote : Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall , Mr. Dailey, Mr.
McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters
of litigation and land acquisition, the disclosure of which might
adversely affect the interests of the Town, and with the intent
to resume open session.
Open session was resumed at 10 : 32 p.m.
BUDGET REVIEW ( CONT'D )
DPW CAPITAL REQUESTS
Francis Fields , Town Engineer, reviewed the list of capital
projects proposed for FY92 under the department ' s Five Year
Capital Program. Projects to be funded under the Water & Sewer
Enterprise fund are: Sewer Cleaner, N. Lexington Pumping Station
Replacement and the Water Main Cleaning & Lining Project.
He described nine pieces of equipment proposed for
replacement , noting that none are included in the Town Manager' s
FY92 budget recommendations.
Other project proposed, but not scheduled for funding this
year, were reviewed, as follows : Cary & Munroe School Audit;
Street Resurfacing ; Battlegreen Sprinkler System; and 201 Bedford
Street Improvements.
Mr. Marshall suggested for the unscheduled delay in hearing
Mr. Field' s presentation and thanked him for his excellent work
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 0 by
roll vote: Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall , Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney,
to go into Executive Session for discussion of matter of
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Collective Bargaining , the disclosure of which could adversely
affect the interests of the Town, with no intent to resume open
session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn
at 11 : 13 p.m.
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