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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-BOS-minSELECTMEN'S MEETING June 10, 1991 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, June 10, 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. ALGON UIN CAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY Phillip Anderson, Land & Public Relations, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company, was present to explain his company's plans for testing its J-1 Gas Pipeline System as it runs along the Forth side of Rte. 2. The testing procedure is accomplished by removing the gas in the pipes and filling them with pressurized grater to determine if any leaks exist. lie pointed out that t-recause of c lose proximity of the pipe to Rte, 21 water flowing from any leaks which might be detected could create a hazard for motorists and requested permission from the Town to re -route west bound traffic off of Rte. 2 between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. for each of the - tests. The tests will be held for about six nights during the month of June, exact dates as yet to be determined. The re-- routing plan is similar that the plan implemented by the Mass. DPW for the Watertown Street bridge repairs which were done in April of this rear and which had caused minimal disruption. Lexington Police details will be at the test sites and all residents in the test areas will be notified. A plan, showing the re-routing was displayed and explained by Phillip Anderson who assured the Board of plans to ensure complete safety. Automobiles will be detoured onto Watertown Street, to Pleasant Street and. back onto Rte. 2. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of Algonquin Gas Transmission company for re- routing of traffic for approximately six periods during the month of June, 1991, as described above. MT NUTES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve minutes of Selectmen's Meetings, as follows: May 6, 1991, approved as presented. May 13, 1991, approved as presented, with Mr. Eddison r abstaining because of his absence at that meeting. May 20, 1991, approved as presented, with Mr. Eddison and Mr. Dailey abstaining because of their absence from that meeting. RESIGNATION FAIR ROUSING COMMITTEE Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept with regret the resignations of vidya Bhatia and Albert Huang as members of the Fair Dousing Committee, effective immediately. i Letters of appreciation for Mrs. Bhatia's and Mr. Duang's service while members of the Committee will be sent from the Board= -2- APPOINTMENIT FAIR HOU COMMITTEE Upon motion duly~ made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Peter M. Brown, 108 Page Road, Bedford, as a member of the Fair Housing Committee for a term to expire on September 30, 1991. Mr. Brown, vice President & Senior Loan Of ficer of the Lexington Savings Bank, will represent the banking industry~ on the Committee, O LY 4 RECOGNIT DESERT STORM TROOPS Mrs. Smith informed the Board of the inqu of Wi lliam Fitzgerald, Chairman of the Town Celebrations Committee, who had asked for direction from the Selectmen as to whether they wished to have recognition on July 4th of the return of the Desert storm troops. Mr. Fitzgerald had reported on Celebrations and parades being planned in several area communities which would make obtaining participants for a parade at this late date, almost i He felt that display of the "Welcome Home ..... " banner over Mass. Avenue would be adequate a.cknow.l edgement on the 4 t 1h . Mr. 'Marshall referred to the recognition given to the �v etera.ns at the Annual Town Meeting as well as in the Patriots Day Parade. Mr. Dailey suggested that Veterans Day wou be an appropriate time to honor the veterans, adding that in a Flag Day Ceremony on June 14th the Elks Lodge wiil present to the Town a plaque listing all Lexington Desert storm veterans . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to advise the Town Celebrations Committee of the Board's position that further formal recognition of the service of Desert Storrs veterans not take place until l eterans Day, November 1 1 , 1991. CONSENT AGENDA CO CARRIER _ LICENSE, HUDSON BD.'S _LINES Upon moti duly made and seconded, i t was voted to approve the application of 1�enneth Hudson, Inc. , d /b /a Hudson Bus Lines, '10 Union Avenue, Medford for renewal of Common Carrier License for the carriage of passengers for hire in the Town of Lexington. ON DAY LIQUOR LICENS ELKS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of the B.P.O. Elks, Lodge X2204, for one Day Liquor Licenses during the month of June, as follows: .June 1, 1991 12 Noon to 0 P. M. wedding June 2, 1991 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Anniversary Party June 29, 1991 b p.m. to 12 Midnight wedding TRAFFIC .ITEMS TO T . S . A . C . Upon motion duly :Wade and seconded, it was voted to refer the following traffic related requests to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for review and recommendation: . Harding Road, Owen D. Duff, Jr.; Selectinen' s Meeting --3- June 10, 1991 • Avenue; Minute Man Winthrop Road /Hi ghland Avenue , .. r statue; Hancock Terrace /Camellia Place, Joseph �. Campbell, Hill /Charles Streets. Diana Lane, Dennis Markovitz, M. D. COMMITMENT OF WATER, SEWER BILLS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the commitment of Town wide water Charges, June 1991, in the amount of $761,140.01; Town wide Sewer C harges, 5974,338.30; Cycle 9 Bills, June 1991, $89,21.8.96. CHANGE OF MANAGER, -- SWEET_ PEPPERS Mrs. r Smith read the petition of Eddie' S, of Lexington, Inc. , d /b /a Sweet Peppers, 20 Waltham street, for Change of Manager under its Common Victualler Liquor License from Edward N. Ji ?arj ian to Nancy M. Jigar,j ian. The Chairman read Chief Furdon' s favorable r'ecommendat ion on ,he appointment of Mrs. J igarj i.an as Manager . Where were no questions or comments from the Board or from the audience. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petit ion of Eddie' s of Lexington, Inc. d/b /a Sweet Peppers, f or change of Manager from Edward No J i gar ian to Nancy J.. T i7a.r.j ian at Sweet Peppers, '0 ��'a.l.tham Street , Lexington. MET, STATE HOSPITAL LAND Mrs. Smith referred to the request of the South Lexington Civic Assoc iation that the Metropolitan State Hospital Land Task Force, an existing committee, be revitalized to gitire its recommendations on the future use of the hospital property in the e %rent the hospital is closed by the State, as is rumored. Board members agreed that the Task Force should be alerted and r. ead t -o deal with the situation, but it was felt that efforts to come to any conclusions at this time would be P emature . The Association had also asked that South Lexington be represented on the Task Force. 4Irs . Smith recommended that the Task Force be reinstated W- i th recommendatio ~ ns on membership from the Planning Board, Conservation Commi ss ian , and the south Lexington group . Board members agreed with Mr. Marshall's suggestion that the South Lexington Association be represented on the Task Farce by a non- %7oting member and that, as with other Town committees, a Liaison be designated to voice its views. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that - procedures be undertaken to revitalize the Metropolitan Hospital Land Task Force to include a non - voting representative of the South Lexington area. Mrs. Smith stressed the importance of bringing the views of that area to the Task Force and of keeping the south Lexington Association up-to-date on the issues being addressed. y; ME Richard. Canale, President of the South Lexington group informed the Board of Marian Reilly' s interest in � . zng as the i Liaison, .�.r RESERVE FUND T RANSFERS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was :Toted to approve transfers from the Reserve Fund to o the following accounts to cover unforeseen expenses 4100-2210, Fire Dept. Expenses $13,600.00 TM 1'00 -2210 D Fire Personal Services S20 45430 veterans' Services 523 =100 --2210 52385, Police VACS Process S 2 -' 100-2111 1 Pol Personal 5e r.ys . S 8 1 5 10 kJ2301, Legal Fees S80,000.00 SEWER (" HARGES TN LIEU OF BETTERMENT Upon motion duly made and seconded, .'t w s % to approve the following Sewer Charges in Lieu of Betterment, as recommended by Francis E. Fields, Town Engineer: Michael Cermer & Margaret Landsman S. X06.03 4 Dewey Road L e x ington , MA 0 Steven Coral �:� 23 Revere Street Lexington, �.'A 02173 ___ CAR'V 1 VAL L�Ir. White - referred to the annual J4_ iy _- i_'arniti ! sponsored by the Lexington Lions Club and held at the Center Playground. The previous carnivals have resulted in no problems and the same procedures for inspections by Fire and Health officials before the opening will be followed. The Manager reported on his intent to approve t he Lions Club's request of use of the center Field, on the following dates Tuesday, July 2, 1991 -- 6p. m. - to l 1p. m. Wednesday, Jul 3, 1991 - 6p. to 11p.m. Thursday, July 4, 1991 - 12 Noon to i 1 p . m . Friday, July 5, 1991 - 6p. to 1 lp.m. Saturday, July 6, 1991 -- 12 Noon to llp. gin. Board members expressed no objections 'L this schedule. CONTRACT AWARDS [upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the award of contracts, as follows: : ec tmen Meet in Contract =97 E�:.terior 1 of Town Buildings to Golden Star Paint Company 5 16 1 493.00 ..i1 Highland AN-ent.ie Arlington, MA Contract X91 7 , Cleaning Lining Existing Water Mains to. W. Walsh Company, Inc. w198, 486, 60 32 Walton Street Attleboro, MA RESIGNATION RECREATION (__ Mr. White reported that he plans to appoint Sandra Shaw to the Recreation Committee to f the unexpired term of Sam Nablo „�} - 16 cannot continue to serve because of his recent appointment to t die Appropriation :,oinmi t t ee . Board members discussed Mr Nablo = s notable service to the ?'nw n as m e m b e r o f f the Recreation Committee, and, in addition to }ie Town fana.. r ' - = .t. o f np prec~iation. �V c on v ey their _� �• +. �: antes r o Kira fur Iii s many outstanding contributions. RECI ODI FTC ATION OF BY LAW Mr. White T)resented draft copies of the recodi f :red. General B; - -Laws iYh ich IS being prepared Dy Joanne Maqui re u f his off ice . Board members were pleased with its farm and appearance and t hanke d the Manager for arranging for this needed project. ,k\ O Tea RN ON RED Mr. Dailey referred - to a recent traffic item regarding t raf f is s i � nal s at Waltham Street and Worthen Road and the ..•equest to eliminate the "No Turn. ��n Red" posting at that ►_ ►-� t er'S:'c'. t -= on . . Dailey le�T aske that the Traffic Safety Advisory - '4 ..ar,i �ittee be requested to report on L.he apprc�pl`iateness of the "x.No Turn" requirement at all traffic signal -intersect ions in Town ;:end to x-alt� ate the possibility that some nay be el imi nated. It w as the sense o f the 131card that Mr. WhIte should proceed with this project. It was the sense of the Board that fir. White should proceed w i. th this project M.BTA GRANT Mr Dailey reported to a $25,000 grant by the MBTA in addition to the expected $80,000 MBT_A funding for LEXPRESS. The new er rant was allocated so that the Town can fill the service .%-0 id caused by the el iminat ion o f the Lexington Center /Waltham MBTA bus route by creating a new LEXPRESS route between those Po' 4 1- n t s. SCHOOL COMMITTE MEETINGS RE SUPERINTENDENT 'ors,. Smith noted the meeting in Estabrook Hall of the School Committee to be cr in formulating procedures for the search for the new Superintendent of Schools. 1 l -w I"Y wr he School Committee had i_n.vited the Selectmen to a ttend the meet i.ng that night and the two subsequent nights �. n. rde r to amain t_,he i r input at this early stage in the process. "No FY9 STATE B UDGET REP. DORAN Mr. white reported can the State cuts be in t proposed by Go - ernor weld and the House of Representat and their effect on Lexington's FY92 budget . By his calculations, the " er projected a shortfall of 8200 , 000 . He stressed that the State budg � et is not finalized but, at this time, saw no need for either 411 Spec Town Meeting or an override of proposition 2 /2 to cover the shortfa Representative Stephen Doran met with the Board for 'J i scuss i on of the regent budget d e c i s i o n s of the House of Representatives. Mr. Doran said he feels strongl :, about what is happening, or not happening at the state level.. 1�e Viso said . t �_ t � ;���s tr�c� earl, in the bud �'et process to Male anti- �smp.l c�n4� purl ized the House for - is lack of fir er• - t yes � nd disregar- o3: c :onsequences in c_omi_ng to its tieci i_cans. "rhe Repz•esen tat, i 4-e was strongly crit i.c:ai of local aid cuts, 'i h: = -h he felt sent rn age that Towns should tax Uhemselves 1 '11`•4 O f other elements L lz the -State ❑ud�et -c Cis Human Services grid Education, which he said have been abandoned. Rep. Doran said that he saw the cuts in local aid being proposed as ari accounting gimmick and t hat c� i t i e C and towns are 1 being s hortchanged b� ca lif is ia ls who are presenting a low revenue 'Dro,ject �_on for the next f. f iscal rear, woo Regarding the I � million surcharge for r, - payer. s bein i L r ❑paced by the MWRA, which he i s working to f ight - i gh , \lr. Doran •�Por ted }hat he and _ether- le is- 1a.tors -are t.rvin� to meet with Serlat or \ -IcGover n, Chairman of the Senate ���a� s and \leana Committee e.ster their opp() : i . tion and to present th request that k r t_,-__n :_ e - lens o k t.1ze budget deleted . He is in fati or of puttinar an end to County 'Gi-o ernment s but lie doubted that i t could be accomplished - %-ery eas i 1 y . He will c ontinue 'L work for its abandonment, fir. whi Lte thanked Representative Loran, whom lie considers an understanding and informative resource and expressed his a for the Repre sentative ' s efforts on behal f of Lexington. Mrs. Smith also thanked 'fir. Doran for all I .foes for the T o wn as an effective and thoughtful Legis E X E C LE 1 T V E S Upon snot ion dulN- made and seconded, it was vc;ted 5 - by roll call ti , fir. s . Smi th, �Ir . Marshall "Ir. . Eddi son, �Ir. . Dailey, Mr. 'ScSweene to ga into Executiv ive Secs ion for discuss of matters of litigation, the disclosure of which could adversely affect the best interests of the Town, and with no intent to resume open session. �(s5 Selectmen's Meeting June 19, 1991 Upon motion duly made and seconded, at 10:15 p.m* A true record, Attest: it was voted to adjourn Marion H. Snow Executive Clerk SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 24, 1991 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, June 24, 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 Manage, r Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms. Radway, Asst. Town Manager; and Mrs. Deshler, Principal Clerk, were present. REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD The Principal Clerk called for nominations for Chairman of -he Board. Mrs. Smith was nominated. No other nominations were made. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was toted, unanimously, to elect Jacquelyn R. Smith as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for the ensuing year. Mrs. Smith commended the dedication of her fellow Selectmen and expressed gratitude for the opportunity, to continue in her role as Chairman. PUBLIC HEARINGS NET &T BSTN EDISON MINUTEMAN LANE BATTLEGREEN RD. Mrs. Smith opened a Public Hearing on the petition of New England Telephone and Boston Edison for permission for a grant of relocation and location of poles on Minuteman Lane and Battlegreen Road, Mr. Robert Boudreau, representing the New England Telephone Company, explained that the work is necessary due to the development of Battlegreen Road Extension. fir. Boudreau also stated that the problem of leaning poles would be taken care of with this action, 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 rant of location for relocation and location of poles on Minuteman Lane and Battlegreen Road as follows: Minuteman Lane; Relocate pole 272/3 45' (feet) in an easterly direction. Place new pole 272/3A 69' (feet) in an easterly direction from existing pole 272/4. Pllace (2) two poles, remove (1) one pole. Battlegreen Road; Place (1) one pole 273/0 115' (feet) in a northerly direction from existing pole 273/1. PUBLIC HEARING NET &T BOSTON EDISON BRUCE RO Mrs. Smith opened a Public Hearing on the petition of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company and Boston Edison for a grant of location for location of a new pole on Bruce Road. _9- r Mr. Robert Boudreau, representing the T elephone Company, explained that the work is necessary to support new telephone cable to service a new home on Bruce Road. Mr. John J. Rice, Bruce Road Area Resident's Representative, was present. I.n response to Mrs. Smith's request to insure the placement of the pole and height of the cable, Mr. white responded that he will pursue the matter with Asst. Town Engineer, Peter Chalpin. 'ors. Smith noted the favorable recommendation of the Director o f Public works, Richard E. Spiers, on - the petition. Hearing no further comments in favor or in opposition, Mrs. Smith declared the hearing closed. ' Upon motion d ull- made and seconded it was vc ted to approve ie petition, ,flans and orders o-1 the New England Telephone Companv and Bos ton Edison for a grant of location for a new pole on Bruce Road to be located on the northerly side of Bruce Road approx imately 105' ( feet) east of existing pole 299/3 place (1 ) Brie new pole _ C 4 0 UNTRYS I DE PARK PL Mr. Eddison introduced to the Board Ms. Barbara Hulsizer, �.andscape Designer and neighbor, who presented her well designed Countryside Park plan, that was being deve 1 oped as a local in.itiati. ,re project, including neighborhood involvement. The developing group was not an official committee but was made up of interested citizens representing a 4-ari eta of concerns, In addition to Ms. Hulsizer, t1:e membership included: Mr. Richard Spiers, Director of Public Works and Engineering, and also a - ieighbor; John Frey, Design Advisory Committee Chairman; Dale '%Jaasland. , S►.ipt . of' Parks and Trees-, and Selectman John C. Edd i son , Se l ec tman Liaison to DAC . Active neighbors in the group also include; Andrew Friedlich, Mr. & Mrs. John Vinton, and Dr. John Butters. Mr. Spiers suggested that the sidewalk along the edge of the park be moved 12 feet in from the street to make the area safer and also provide a barrier to Lo Street. He also noted that It would be difficult to plow. Barbara Hulsizer reported that after Dale Gaasland and his crew installed a picnic table and benches in the area, the space is currently being used by customers of the food establishments located close by. Mr. Eddison suggested that, to avo damage to the turf by sn plows in winter, that the serpentine path in the park not be plowed. Mrs. Smith stated that, being familiar w i. th the area, she was happy with the project and hoped it would inspire the owners of the asphalt covered lots on the other corners t ❑ .improve their spaces as well. Barbara Hulsizer commented on the selection of the Sophora Japonica (Japanese pagoda tree) which would be planted on the Woburn Street and Lowell Street borders of the park. She noted Selectmen's Meeting J une . 19 91 -3_ their salt tolerance and their nitrogen fi.�:.ing nature that enables them to adapt well to the existing conditions. The blooming period for this variety of tree is July and Aug Jacqueline Davison requested the installation of more benches, to accommodate the Countryside elderly population. she also expressed concern over - what seemed would be eX;cessive use of asphalt surfacing. Mr. White interjected reduced, l costs are surf Mrs. Smith asked as to had been informed about the ('13mmission C. hairman Miller a g reeMerlt . that the go for maintenance free and important considerations for asphalt whether the Conservat (2ommission project. Mr. Spiers sa id that the lead been informed and was in 14rL . Sinit.h commended the Troup on its ��ond.ert ail accounts and Barbara Hul sizer thanked Mr. Eddison spearheading the group's activitiese effort on for S 'yi? ERiE ETItiG SCHEDULE pow T � It was agreed that Selectmen's meet ings will be scheduled for Mondays, Ju 8, and 22, August 5 and 19, 1991. Mr. Marshall pointed out that as Labor Day will be on Monday, September 2, there would be a three week hiatus between August 1 and September 9, the first scheduled meeting in September, Mrs. Smith stated that the goal, at this time, is to schedule meetings on a twice a month basis, unless a need arises to schedule any additional n.eet ings . (D pI� I L /RALLY -- BATTLE GREEN Upon motion duly made and seconded, it. was unanimously voted to approve the request of Linda fl. Brown, President Lexington Area National organization for women, to hold, in an orderly fashion, a mini- Pro -- Choice rally on the Battle Green on Monday, JL11y 9 , i 991 , from 6 : 3O p. m. to S : O0 -p.m* TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY, TAYLOR HATS IT REPS a, MEET I �y G Mr. Eddison reported on a meeting held that morning between the four HATS IT Selectmen representat i %l es from Bedford, concord, Lexington and Lincoln, with Richard Taylor, State Secretary of Transportation and State DPW Commissioner, James J. Eerasiotes. Betsy Anderson, HATS II Chairman and Selectman from Bedford, read spoken on the need for the State and the communities to work together to help ensure effectiveness for major capital .improvement programs as i d e n t i f i e d in the HATS II Study submitted to Secretar Taylor. The Secretary responded by urging towns to I. coordinate priorities with the Route 128 Transportation Management Organization. Secretary Taylor and Commissioner Kerasiotes were noncommittal at the time regarding potential area road projects but the Commissioner agreed to get back to the HATS towns regarding the projects listed as HATS II priorities. - 4 - As FY92 would not be a good f 1 nanc ial - rear for the S ;:ate , it was hoped that FY93 would provide a healthier financial c~1 imate for area road project Secretary Taylor informed the group that the funds for the completion of the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway project had been approved by the State Transportat Department and were expected to be approved by the Legislature short C ONSENT AGENDA T RAFFI C ITEM TO T. S. a .C. - . VE..MERIaM ST EXTENSION Upon motion dull- made and seconded it was voted to refer the request of the DAC for an extension of sidewalk at the Meriam Street and Mass. avenue inter-section tc the Traffic Sa fety dv i so r,-':rnnai_ ttee 'or r its rez� 7. ew and recoMmendat I.o�� . - � •i i ��. E T O r CH URGES STREET OPEN I:'N PERM I T- �'pon m o t i o n dul �- grade and seconded, it i� as vo Le to approve the Commitment of Street Opening Permit in the amount of $322.50. ABAT EMEN T -WATER/SEWER DEMAND _ ('11ARGE S pon motion duly made and ~ seconded, it was %-sited to approve - the Abatement of water, Sewer and Demand Charges in the amounts of: Water - S10, '30.36; Sewer - S17,2.44.0.30 ; Demand - S15.00 TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO DPW PER SONAL SERVICES ACCOUN Upon motion duly made and seconded it i- as rated to approve a 1 r.�ansfer .From x�rticle 5 in the amount of S70, to the Department of purl is Works Personal Services account to cover the 3°0 increase that had been negotiated for all. Publ Works employees. T RA S FE R TO INSURANCE A CCOUNT - M`9450 Mr. White requested that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of a transfer of funds from the Reserve Fund to Insurance Acct #9450 in the amount of $33,526.00. Mr white explained that this transfer was needed due to the extraordinary amount of worker's compensation claims by school custodians and was to be only cased toward medical benefits payments Mr. Edd i son asked if there were any additional workers' Compensation claims pending? !Mr. . White responded that there were none that he was aware of. Upon motion duly made and Seconded, it was voted to approve the request of a transfer of funds from the Reserve Fund to Tnsuranc•e Acc - 9450 in the amount of S33,526.00 TRAFFIC RULES AMEND MENT HARR I NGTON SCHOOL Upon motion duly made and seconded, i - t was voted to execute the amendment to the Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding to Article VII, Section 1, Schedule #5 the following: Now selectmen's Meeting -- June 0 " 4 1991 LOCATION DIRECTION FROM TO Harrington School Southeasterly 159' Northwesterly Maple St. of Maple Street Harrington School. Southerly Lowell Street 890 Driveways Southerly JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE BUDGET UPDATE Mr. white reported that the Joint Conference Committee Budget was hopefully expected to be given to both houses of the L e g i s l ature by Thursday, June 2 7 1, 19910 He expected that; .the proposed increases in Chapter 19 and MBTA budgets would be discussed further-, t_he Droposed `' new lottery c'ames with an overlay reserve exemption would also be discussed further; .FY92 commitments for school construction would be reduced. 1 . 1 1r. White informed the Board of the Senate Bill 1993, Section 366, 367, and 368 which would enable cities and towns to pay, teachers on a. 1. month basis only, instead of the school year or 12 month basis which are now the options available for the teachers. He stated that this fiscally unsound and poor public policy would delay financial responsibil ityY of the cities and Lowns . Discussion ensued regarding the vote of Senator Robert Havern in favor of the proposed Senate version of the FY92 budget, which ensured his home community of Arlington a larger portion of local. aid re %Venues but decreased considerably the i.ocal aid revenues to Lexington, Burling ton and Woburn. Mrs. Smith will draft a letter stating the Board's strong displeasure with Senator Havern' s position on. these issues, to be .gent to the Senator as soon as possible. 'Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously ti-oted that a letter be sent to Senator Havern advising him of its displeasure regarding the Senator's position on the Senate firers ion of the FY92 budget. HA SCOM FIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Mrs. Smith left the meeting and did not participate in discussion or vote on the Hanscom Field Advisory Committee Appointment, to avoid the appearance of conf 1 ict of interest, due to her involvement with Massport . Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 4--0 to appoint (srayfdon Wheaton, 5 Hadley Road, Lexington as North Lexington Representative to HFAC for a three year term beginning September 1, 1991. Mrs. Smith rejoined the meeting at this time. POST OFFICE WALTHAM LOCATION Mr. Alan wade, South Lexington Association Member, expressed concern with a portion of a .letter that had been sent to Mr. John B. Cervone, Assistant City Solicitor, City of Waltham from the i 1 " WE l own Manager Richard White, dated June 14, 1991. 'ors. Smith stated that the letter had been in keeping with the vote of Town Meeting, 1991, to provide ample funds for Lexington's involvement in the pending law suit of C ity of Waltham vs. United States Postal Service's proposal to relocate � o 'oo Smith Street, Waltham, Mrs. Smith added that the letter would help insure better accountability for the funds and protect of Lexington's traffic and ecological. issues. Mr.. Dailey said that the sole intent of 'the letter was to remind Waltham of Lexington's particular problems* He added that with Forman Cohen and Will Lahey, both of Palmer & Dodge, monitoring the litigation process, LLe�.ington' s interests would be ilve11 served . 'YIrs . Snit z pointed out that the Board of Select have been ins i s to : L n ensuring that the needs of South Le:� in ;ton must be addre and we re determined be the vote of T o�-Vn 1'- Ieeting }_: wok place that South Lexington be represented and protected as `a i r'_y as possible , E: kECU T I 'IV'E SE S S I ON n t:pon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - o by ro ll call vote : Mrs. Smith, Mr. 'Marshall, Mr. Edd i son , Mr. Dailey , fir . \1cSi� een.ey , to go into Executive Session for discussion of l itigation, the disclosure of which might adversely .■.� affect the interests of the Town, with no intent t - - .o resume open : :session, - 1. rue rec *ord , fittest : zdrev t Deshler P•rincirpai Clerk