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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-BOS-mina •� r SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 6, 1991 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, May 6, 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, Asst. Town Manager and Mrs, Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. PUBLIC HEARING EDISON WOOD STREET Mrs. Smith opened a Public Hearing on the petition of Boston Edison Company for permission to install conduit in wood Street. Edward Chisholm, representing the Edison Company, explained that the work was necessary to provide underground service to X114 wood Street. Mrs. Smith read the recommendation for approval by the Director of Public works. Since there were no further comments or questions, the hearing was declared closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plan and orders of Boston Edison Company for a grant of location for approximately twenty feet of conduit in Wood Street, westerly approximately 92 feet west of Holton Street, a distance of about 23 feet. PUBLIC HEARING EDISON OLD SPRING STREET Mrs. Smith opened a Public Hearing on the petition of the Boston Edison Company f or permission to install a pole top connection and approximately 3 feet of conduit in Old Spring Ste Mr. Chisholm explained that the work was necessary to provide service to the Chinese Bible Church, 149 Spring Street. Mrs. Smith read the favorable comments from the Director of the D.P,W., and asked for other comments or questions. There being none, she declared the hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the petition, plan and orders of the Boston Edison Company for a grant of location for a pole top connection and a three feet of conduit at Old Spring Street southwesterly at P96/43. PUBLIC HEARING EDISON & N.Ee TEL. , BEDFORD STREET Mrs. Smith opened a public hearing on the petitions of the New England Telephone Company and the Boston Edison Company for permission to install anchor guys at two poles on Bedford Street. Robert Boudreau, representing the Telephone Company, explained the need for the work to support and straighten leaning poles. There being no further comment, Mrs. Smith declared the hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the P etition, plan and orders of the Boston Edison Company for permission to install anchor guys on the southerly side of Bedford Street on existing poles #6 /82 and 6/96A. F MAIE Hoard members pointed out to Mr Boudreau that there are also poles on Muzzey Street and at Allen /Waltham Street which are leaning and in need of attention. Mr. Boudreau assured them that the Telephone Company will correct both poles. MINUTES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve, as presented, the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on April 8, 1991. Mrs. Smith abstained from voting because of her absence from the meeting, RESIGNATIONS HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept, w;_ th regret, the resignations of Seymour Mande: and Barbara L.e�Tine from the Human Services Committee. CO AGENDA A Upon .motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the abatement of Water Charges in the amount of $11.7.20; Sewer charges, $157.25; Demand Charges, $10. 00. ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE ARMENIAN SISTERS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify the poll vote of April 24, approving the application of the Armenian Sisters' Academy for One Day Liquor License for a Fund Raiser Dance on April 28, 1991 from 7:00 p.m. to 12 Midnight, BOWMAN SCHOOL PARKING Upon Notion duly made and seconded, it was rated to refer the request of Mary Ellen Johnson, Principal, for N O PARKING, at the front entrance of the Bowman School, to the 'Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for review and recommendation. ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE BICENTENNIAL BAND Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of the Lexington Bicentennial Band for One Day Liquor .License for a fund raiser to be held at St. Brigid' s Hall, on Saturday, May 11, 1991, from 7:30 p.m. to 12 Midnight. Y. LIMOUSiNTE LICENSES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the applications of Limousine Eighteen, Ltd., 594 Marrett Road, for renewal of Limousine Licenses, as follows: Lincoln Town car H- -9191 1988 Ford LTD C --205 1988 Lincoln Limousine C--215 / 4 i� Selectmen's Meeting 3 Ma 0, 1991 BID AWARD CLEANI /LINING WATER _'GAINS Mr. white reported that six bids had been received and opened on May 2, 1991, for the cleaning and lining of existing water mains. He referred to a memo from Frank Fields, Town Engineer, in which the scope of work is outlined and noted that a reimbursement of 50 of the amount of the contract will be received from the State D.E.P. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award Contract 90--6 Cleaning and Lining of Existing water Mains, to Biszko Contracting Corporation, 20 Development St., Fall River, MA., i n the amount of $41 ANNUAL VFW POPPY DRIVE Mr, white asked for the Board's concurrence with his intent to appr the request of the Lexington Veterans of Foreign wars for permission to conduct its annual Poppy Drive on May 16, 17, and 18, 1991. Board members expressed no objections to the proposal. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BOOKLET Mr. white reported on the suggestion by Peter Chalpin, r Chairman of the Traffic Distribution of a booklet entitled "About Pedestrian Safety " and customized by Mr. Chalpin with the Lexington Town Seal, would play a major part in the campaign and Mr. Chalpin would be willing to undertake the project. Mrs. Smith noted that reference to the crosswalk law had not appeared in the booklet and Mr. Eddison agreed and added that information about enforcement of constraints against drivers ; hould also be included. He complimented Mr. Chalpin on the C. and about his ideas on distribution in banks in the Center and on LEXPRESS busses. Board members agreed that Mr. Chalpin and his committee, should proceed with the project, with input from the Lexington Center committee, Transportation Advisory Committee, the chamber of Commerce, and the Board of Selectmen. Relative to the discussion about pedestrian safety, Mr. Eddison pointed out that the yew hedge located on the Massachusetts Avenue side of the Minute Man statue obscures the vision of drivers turning at the traffic island and of pedestrians, especially small children attempting to use the crosswalk. He recommended that the hedge be either removed or trimmed at a 45 degree angle to remove this hazard. The Town Manager will pursue this suggestion as soon as possible. TRANSFERS FROM Mr. white Palo transfers f rom Department, Ve anticipated in RESERVE FUND gave an updated report on the probable need for the Reserve Fund to the Fire Department, Police terans Services and Legal Services which are the near future* 7 - 4 - 102 STATE BUDGET MW Mr. white presented his views to the Board on the impact of a probable $502,000 cut in State Local. Aid for Fiscal Year 1992, Although the State has not given any deTinite word on the amount of the decrease, Mro, white advised that the May 20th session of the 1991 Town Meeting be held as scheduled, whether or not that information has become available, Mr. white listed actions proposed by Governor weld to lower the State budget by $800 million, including elimination of general relief; elimination of Registry of Motor vehicles Police force; cuts in all programs; adoption of equal percentage for State and Town employee payments of health insurance premiums, which would save the Town about $280,000 a year. There had been n.p mention of cuts in local aid by the Governor at that time, The Manager referred to the Governor's proposal to raise the towns' share for Special Education costs f rom 10% to 50% which would, if successful , be very damaging . 'sir, white said he had strong doubts about the passage of the proposal. He reported that the proposal for t own payment of 10% of teachers' pension plans had received no support in the House of Representatives, Mr. white felt fazr.iy conf ident that towns will be allowed to set Assessors' overlay accounts outside the limits of Prop. 2 1/2 which would result in revenue of about $350,000 to Lexington. Mr. white had hopes that the House might make ,r recommendations on the budget and any cuts during the week to give ti me for reasonable assumptions on the Fawn's budget. .I'-Ir. white said that he was expect that there will be a cut in Lexington's Local Aid of S but felt that there will be some opportunities for the Town to absorb its loss. He referred to lower Minuteman Reg iona.l VoTech School costs; lower health insurance assessments; and changes in the way new growth is calculated that will allow added taxing capacity-. fie felt that he could present a balanced budget to Town Meeting without further reduction in serzY ices or programs, based on these assumptions. The Manager will report, to the Hoard on any new developments at the May 20th Selectmen's Meeting, EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Daile OP into Executive Session for discussion of negotiations, the disclosure of which might interests of the Town-, was voted 5 - 0, Mrs. y, Mrs McSweeney, to matters of labor adversely affect the Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:22 p.m. A true record, fittest: ���--- Marion H. Snow Executive Clerk i SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 13, 1991 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, May 1.3, 1991, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs. Snow, Executive clerk, were present. ENCORE PROGRAM BOSTON EDISON Mr. white introduced Patrick Doyle and other representatives of Boston Edison company who were present for the acceptance of Lexington into Edison's Encore Program. Linder this program, the Edison Company will provide $590,009 in improvements to all Town buildings, aimed at conservation of energy. The Town Office Building, will be the first of 14 municipal buildings slated for conversion at no cost to the Town. Mr, white projected that Aout $60,000 will be saved in energy costs each ;rear. 'fir. Doyle explained that Edison is working with 49 Massachusetts towns under an Energy Efficient Partnership One - vrear Contract. He hoped that the agreement with Lexington would be signed that evening. Mrs. Smith noted that Lexington takes all forms of c;onserl-ation very seriously including recycling water and land, Now% as well as energy and said that the Town was looking forward to working with Edison on the conversions planned. Members of the Lighting Options Committee, present for the meeting, were introduced. Mr. Doyle further explained that the Encore Program, designed to save electricity, would include an assessment of power needs, occupancy sensors for lighting systems, added insulation to buildings, thermostat contrcl and possible changes o cooling systems . Mrs. Smith expressed the Board's appreciation to Mfr. Doyle and his associates and to the Edison Company for the opportunity It participate in the Program. CE PLAYGROU EXP ANSION Don Chisholm, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, was present to explain his Committee's proposal for improvements to the Center Playground, to 'provide accessibility to physically limited children. - Kerry Brandin of the community Playground Committee had proposed to the Recreation committee that a small piece of Town owned land abutting the center Playground be designated for recreational use. Play equipment, such as swing sets, would be installed and a combination walkway and ramp constructed to allow for accessibility to that area and to other main structures. Mr. Chisholm pointed out these features on a sketch plan, and noted that drainage would not adversely impacted by the new installation. a - 2 - The Community Playground Committee will establish contact `• -. ith Robert Leathers, who had developed plans for the existing �.ommEuni ty piayground at the Center Playground, for a firm design A fund raiser would be _initiated for the S to $10,000 needed to fund the project. Mr. Chisholm asked for the Board's concurrence with the concept presented and for permission. to proceed with plans for the project on the ?a' by 50' town owned. plot, as described. Mrs. Smith agreed that the additional playground area would She asked i f the D.P.W. had rev iewed the be a great asset, sketch plan. Mr. Chisholm said that Dale Ga.asland, Supt. of Parks had been informed of the genera-1 idea of the project and that no r•et. lands w ou ld be involved, Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was %-oted to support the proposal of the Recreation Committee, as presented by Mr. _ :h i sY,o gym. , ,_0N S E T AGEND RENEWA L -- A-1 TAXI LICENSE'S Upon motion dul made and seconded, it was . te+d to approve 1_he appl i cat ions of B_ F Taxi, l ne . d /b /a A Taxi Di" Lexington f`or renewal of licenses 1.'or two vehicles, to expire on May 1, 1 991, as follows: '1981 Chevrolet Impala wagon Taxi x 983 Chevrolet r� Caprice wagon Taxi =1 764 _` RAF' F IC ITEMS x *pars motion du-1y made and seconded, it was % ued to refer requests for traffic improvements in Pheasant Brool� Estates from t hree residents of Solomon Fierce Road f. the Tr_ of f is Safety Committee for review and recommendation, 1:� ONIM I TMENTS Upon motion du1 made and seconded, it was . - oted to approve the Commitment of Street Opening Permit fees, in the amount of 5300.00. ABATEMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was rated to approve the abatement of water Charges in the amount of 1 -313.79; Sewer - Charces, $209.49; Demand Charges, $20.00. ON E DAY LIQUOR ELKS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of the B.P.C. Elks Lode - 22204, 9 -9 Waltham Street for One Day Liquor Licenses on Friday, May 17, 1991, for a banquet from 0 p.m. to 12 mi..dni crht ; and on Saturday May 18, 1991, for a wedding from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Se- lectmen' s Meeti -3- May 13 , 1991 CHANG OF MANAGE $ . P . ELKS . 'The application of the 13. '.[ -Iks for approval ol~ Change of 1a.naer under the Club' S Liquor License to Peter H. Garvey was reviewed and the .report from Chief Furdon , L.P.D. recommending favorably on Mr. Garvey in that position, was noted* Ipon. mot ion duly made and seconded , it was z ted to approve th.e application of Joseph A. Ferro, Chairman of the House Committee and Trustee of the B.P.O. Elks, Lodge �?9o4, for change of Manager of the Club to meter H. Garvey, replacing Brian Fraser. NEW TAXI. A -1 TAXI OF LEXINGTON Upon motion dul made and seconded, it was voted to approve he request of Barbara Ferri, President, BAF Ta:�i Inc. d /b /a A -1 Taxi of Lexington for licensing of an additional. taxi: 1985 Chevrol Ca price Dacron, Taxi 4`23 to expire on May 1, 1992. **I . T E `•1 A N CANE A W A R D Mrs. Smith noted that one of the most pleasant events of the Vear Would take place that evening when a very spec iai senior c i -L i zen would be awarded the Minute Man Cane. David Williams, Chairman of the Minute Man Cane Selection Committee briefly rev iewed the background of - the annum. award ■" which has continued since 1988 in the tradition of the Boston Post Cane Award.. The criteria by which candidates are considered s as fo? lows : the winner must be age 80 or more; must have ?. ived. in Lexin; ton for at least 15 years ; be currently, actively ;.evolved in town and c.i�ric affairs ; must be an inspiration to others; and must have a crest ljre approaches living. Mr • Williams acknowledged with thanks, assistance with preparation of L,he ioresentat ion scro T - Larry Whipple , Dennis ura,kami , the Se iect.men' s staff and the staff of the Minute --Man and read a ± at are l is t incr the past and current acti%rit ie -s r�r�d. accomplishment of Pearl Monaghan Brenchick, the 1.991 Minute -Man Can recipient. The vane was presented to Mrs. Brenchick b -Y Fred Karten, Editor in Chief of the Lexington Minute --Man. Fob. lowing Mrs. Brench ick' s gracious acceptance, Dorothy Boggia, Chairman of the Council on Aging, invited her and all those present to a party to be held in her honor at the Senior Center on May 22nd. Raymond Culler and Neil. Cronin, two of the previous Cane winners added their congratulations and Mrs. Brenchick, was given a standing ovation by the Selectmen and all in the audience. F)T92 BUDGE OVE RVIEW Mr. White noted that Article 4, Operat Budget, would be comincy before the Town Meeting on the following Monday, May 206 Pwoft lie said that the State Budget had still not been decided upon but that a 10% reduction in Cherry Sheet Receipts had been projected, which in Lexington's case would mean $502,000. S i i -4 He felt confident that that amount could be replaced by �iddi ti.onal revenue or s ❑me other farm of relief. Mr. White proposed budge and revenue adjustments, as UNW follows: $82 ,860 reduction in the `ToTech budolet ; S 2 90,5 7 1 8 reduction to the Health Insurance budget; and $159 in additional revenue from new construction. The 'tanager saw the poss ibility of a �:ut ;.:lven higher than 19% and in that event suggested a Special Town 'Ieetinc or an adjustment within the 1993 Budget. He felt that the Town Meeting should be advised of these means 'to a.dd. re s s an - v h i ;her than 10% reduction in State Aid. Mr. Marshall said he i� oul d not be comfortable i.7 i th telling the Town Meeting that unforeseen cuts o T unknown amounts can be ad j u s t e d -k1 Selectmen a;'reed that T wn 'fleet. _uric should be Prov ided with the Manager's strategy for a bsorbing the 10% cut, brit without referred to solutions for facture problems. F�eter i'halpin, C- 4 hairman o the Traffic Safety, Ad�-isory Committee, was present for review with the Board of his Commi ttee's reports on traffic concerns of re5idents . COTT I" G SCHOOL Mr. Chalpin reported on the Traff Committee's recommendations ions on the request o David Creesy ❑'.' the C'otting School on the e.1 :cress i ve speed sand passing of automobiles on Concord_ Avenue, , The r ❑mrr�i t tee had recommended approval o f Mr. �'reesy' s request to continue the double yellow centerline from its end near iwa.l t,ham Street throu the school area, t-.o its end near Stonewall Road , �:o prohibit passing, Mr. Cha.i pin. ref erred to the recent il. ion of two ` CHOOL %D%WN(7E" s i cns at the School - to replace tw t hat were Am s i ng , ��.nd had recommended no changes in s i cYnage . However, the Committee felt that the legend Is SC1 , painted on Concord Avenue , would be of benef J_t . It was agreed }shat Public works would Earn~ out the semi painting and that the Coffin;° School would be billed for 'the work. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for traffic safety improvements at the Cotting Schaal, Concord A -enue , as s tated above, P ARKING 1475 5 MASS, AVENUE 'Mr. Chal p in reviewed the recommendation of the Traffic Committee to deny the request of Diane Johnson for "NO PARKING" on Mass. Avenue in the area from the Muzzey exit dri�reway to the Russell Square driveway because of hazards for drivers exiting onto Mass. Avenue, After daily visits to the site for a two -week period, it had been concluded that there seemed to be no problem with poor visibility, as claimed by Ms. Johnson. Se lectmen's Meeting -� -- * a�T 13 , 19 1 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it eras � oted o accept the recommendation of the Traffic Safet= advisor ~ " - mrittee to deny the request of Diane Johnson, 1470 ?Mass. Avenue, for the posting of "'NO PARKING" on Mass. Avenue between the exit driveway o f the Muzzey and Russell Square developments. W OBURN STREET TRAFFIC Mr. Chalp i.n read the recommendations of the Traffic Committee in response to the Planning Board's concerns about excessive speed and hazardous traffic conditions on Woburn Street. The Committee did not address the future impact of a proposed subdivision off Woburn Street. Mr. Ch.alpin read the Committee's recommendations on the nia.tter, as follows; 1. Increase enforcement of the existing speed 'limits another step, to be dictated by the availability of manpower and equipment of the Police Department* Tn addition, Mr. C".ha.lpin recommended installation of "SPEED LIMIT STRICTLY ENFORCED" signs. ` . Pursue with the Mass D.P. a reduction o f the existing 35 mph speed limit to a unifo 30 mph between Mass. Avenge and Lowell Street. 3. Request the Engineering Division to e. --,plore with the Telephone and Edison Companies the elimination of utility poles on one side of Woburn Street in the "S" curve area near Utica Street and the relocation of ±he remaining poles farther in from the street. 4. T nstall white edge lines in the "S" cur��e area and maintain the Fellow centerline so that it is bright y e l l o w at all times. There was a discuss ion of the issue of truck traffic on A- oburn Street, which is to be included in a study of truck *� r. of f'ic on Adams .owel l and Woburn Streets. ��r . Cha.lpin was aeked for a report on when that stud~ w ill be completed. Debra Samuels, 127 Woburn Street, said she was pleased with the recommendations of the Traff Committee. Ms Samuels lives in the "S" curve area of Woburn Street and told of cars and trucks driving over her front lawn. She suggested installation of a, guard rail at that location. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the four recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee on Woburn Street traffic improvements, as listed above. � . ALTHAM STREET WORTHEN ROAD SIGNALS Mr. Chalpin reviewed the recommendation of the Traffic Committee on the request of Pat Doherty 51 Bloomf geld Street, for change of traffic signals at Waltham Street and Worthen Road at the corner nearest the High School Field House to a flashing of f hours without adding the necessary timing eiectron.ics at a cost o f 3400 plus. The Committee saw no advantage o f changing moo the conf igu:ration of the system and recommended that no action be taken on Ms. Dohe s request, Mr. Marshall suggested consideration of allowing "right turns on red." at the Worthen /wal.tham intersection and asked that the Traffic Committee also explore that poss ibil i for all such intersections in Town as suggested by Mr. Chalpin. It was agreed that a rev iew of the "no turn on red" status Of al such intersections including the Waltham/W Road intersection nearest the Senior High School property be undertaken by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee T OWN OFFTCES DRIVEWAY Mr. Chal_pin reviewed the suggestion of H. Bi. ;elow 'Moore, P_pLrking Enforcement Officer, that three lb-minute spaces in the {lrivewa�- hettreen the Town Hall c�nd the Post Off be metered,, l r. .1oore had reported `. tit the spades are most often used by Post Of pats ~ons and that abuse is common. fir. Moore felt tfiat by adding meters to these spaces abuse would be reduced and ent or. cement could be possible. The Comm it :had ,_i.gr�eed and ~ - .ec: ommEerided .- ppro� f - the meter instal 1 at i onS with 30-minute li m i ts, a.:; in the parking meters on M ass. A --enue in il'ront of the Post Off ice, MERTAM YO STS . STOP SICK NS The request of Cathy England, T. S. A. C, member, for in" nstallation of a "STOP" sign on York Street at Meriam Street, and the favorable recommendation of the Traffic Committee on the request,, were reviewed. The configuration of the three-way. intersect resulting in poor visibility for drip -ers, was Illustrated on a plan of the area, }Ahe Board agreed with fir. . Marshall's r. equest that the land. owner ;_ipon whose property the sign would be located, be notified and that care be taken that the sign be placed as close as possible to the point of entrance to Meriam Street to allow for good sight distance both wati� s . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Saf Advisory Committee for installation of a "STOP" sign on York Street, at its intersection w ith Meriam Street, The resident at the corner of York and _. Meriam will be notified i�hen the work is to be scheduled. H I LLCREST AVENUE SIGN 'Mr. C'halpin reviewed the request of Robert Cullen, 21 Albermarle .- avenue, for installation of "STOP" signs cn Hillcrest and Al bermarle Avenues. Mr. Cullen had reported on Hazardous conditions at the four -way intersection because of a difference in elevation, an embankment wall at the south -west corner between Hi l l ereRt. an A I h -r 1 a nnr4 + ',gm c- -r%a t, -P --m v, e, + �� -v ,r, 1 4 v-%ev .7 Selectmen's-Meeting May 13, 1991 The Traffic Committee had unanimously recommended approval of Mr. Cullen's request. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was -•oted to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee that "STOP" signs be installed on Hillcrest Avenue and one at Albermarle for traffic heading north, as shown on an accompanying plan of the intersection. STREET LIGHTS Mr. white reported on a recalculation of the prospective savings from converting all existing street lights, with the exception of those in the Historic Districts, to high pressure sodium. In addition an analysis of the cost implication of buying out Edison's interests in the Lexington street lighting system had been developed by Peter Chalpin, Asst. Town Engineer. The Manager reviewed with the Board costs associated with removal of the existing street system, replacement with a new Town System, energy and associated annual costs and payback. The total cost for removal and replacement was estimated at $1,200,090, with payback in 5.E6 years. Mr. White noted that there are several issues not as yet settled, for example, whether or not the Town would be required to provide separate circuits for the street lights at an additional cost of $390,000+. Mr. Chalpin had added that maintenance, interest, administrative costs and loses of tax revenue are unknown and are not factored into his report. Mr. white felt that the buy -out concept warrants consideration and should be kept on the back burner for the future. Board members complimented Mr. Chalpin on his analysis and agreed that the idea warranted future consideration, Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -- 0 by roll call vote, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Marshall, 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 no intent to resume open session. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. A true record, ,fittest .iarion Snow Executive Clerk SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 20, 1991 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, May 20, 1991, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. white, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel* Ms. Radway, Asst. Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. PUBLIC HEARING, EDISON /TELEPHONE , SPRING STREET Mrs. Smith opened a Public Hearing on the petition of the Boston Edison Company and -New Telephone Company for a grant of 1- incation for anchor guars on an existing pole on Spring Street, George Oviatt, representing the Telephone Company, explained that the need for the work was to support new telephone cables. Mrs. Smith noted the favorable recommendation of the Director of Public works on the petition. There being no Further questions or comments, the hearing was declared closed. Pam Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plan and orders of the N.E. Telephone and Boston Edison Companies for a grant of location for anchor guys on existing pole #90/49 on the southeasterly side of Spring Street, J MEETING SCHED I t was agreed that Selectmen's meet ing s wi 1 I be posted for .dune 3, at 7 1:00 p. m. , .dune 10, and June 24, at 7 1:30 p . m. If the Town Meeting has been adjourned and there is no pressing business , the - il tine 3rd meeting will be cancelled, SCHOOL BUDGETS Mr. white informed the Board of the intent initiated by Daniel Busa to propose an amendment to decrease the LEXPRESS btid.get by $225,247, and to add that amount to the School Bus line item of the School Department's budget. LEGAL FEES BUDGET It was also reported that the South Lexington Association will propose that $10,900 be added to the Legal Fees budget and allocated to aiding the City of Waltham in its court case against the U >S> Postal Ser . SCHOOL BUDGET Mr. white noted that the final l i s t of improvements for school buildings had not been made available.' He reported on f s t o electmen's 'Meeting 2 'A. a ti ',.-0, 19 91 Upon motion duly made and seconded, at 7:50 p.m. :A true record, Attest: it was voted to adjourn w Executive Clerk SELECTMEN'S 'MEETING May 22, 1991 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday, May 22, 1991, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel, Ms. Radway, Asst. Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. ONE DAY.LIQUOR LICENSES. ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of St. Nicholas Creek orthodox Church, 6 Meriam Street, for two one Day Liquor Licenses on May 31, and June 1, 1991, for a Greek Festival to be held on the grounds and in the hall of the Church from 12 Noon to 11:00 p.m. on both days. SHARP FUNDING, FRANKLIN SCHOOL Mrs. Smith ref erred to a memo to tenants of Franklin School from the Manager of the complex informing them of a proposed cut mom or elimination of SHARP funding from the State Budget and urging the tenants to convey their opposition to the proposal to Representative Doran before May 24, when a vote will be taken on the matter. The Franklin School development is subsidized by SHARP funding, and should it be withdrawn, rents would increase significantly at Franklin. It was agreed that both Representative Doran and Senator Havern will be informed of the Board's opposition to the measure. ARTICLE 26 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Marshall, who will speak for the Selectmen on Art icle 26, Miscellaneous School Article, asked for direction from Board Members on presenting the Board's view. He said he planned to state the Board's opposition on the following basis: 1. Disapprov of the lack of a f ormal capital budgeting process involving' n Town boards and committees, which, in effect, makes planning for joint Town /School maintenance of buildings impossible at this time; 2. The late identification and submission of details on the capital projects proposed tinder Article 26, which gave no time for study; - 3. The nature of this year regarding financial constraints, v4hich has forced the delay of all tax levy funded Town capital projects and the projections for an equally poor financial s ituation next year; rr..� Mrs. Smith added that the need for an inventory and a --year - 2 - Mr. Marshall said that he woLild be requesting statements from bath Finance committees on their views on :article 26 to giving the selectmen's position. Upon motion dull made and seconded it has voted to adjourn at 7;50 p.m. A ± rue record, Attest.* I mion fi. Snow Executive Clerk