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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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March 1, 1982
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's
Meeting Room, Town Office Building on Monday, March 1, 1982 at 7:30 P.M.
Chairman Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mrs, Miley, Mr. Crain and Mr. Politi; Mr. Hutch-
inson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Miss Adler, Assistant to the
Town Manager and Miss Casey, Executive Clerk were present.
Mr. Neal Cronin presented Mrs. Miley a gavel he had made from Elm Mrs. Miley
tree limbs of trees from the Green. He stated that it was presented to Gift
her from her colleagues on the Board and citi
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Board that the proposed bikeway plan called for a "right-of-way" that would
go through the bank since the Depot Square building spans the former rail-
road tracks. He stated that if the bikeway were approved, he would request
that the land be deeded back to the bank, instead of being used for the
bikeway.
Mr. Walton brought up the question of "stop" signs on the crossings.
He indicated that no information had been presented relative to how the
problem would be handled.
The Manager pointed out that there would be problems as with any other
project and stated that the Town has not committed itself to any expenditure
of funds at this point.
Mr. Busa and Mr. Politi felt that action on the proposal should be
postponed until a later date when more citizens who were not fully aware of
the proposal could be heard.
Mr. Politi made a motion that action be deferred until a later date
which was not seconded.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-1, Mr. Busa voting
in the negative, that the Board approve the concept of the bikeway with the
Board later looking into the maintenance costs.
A The Board met with four developers who had submitted proposals to the
Muzzey School Conversion Committee for conversion of the school. The Chair-
man explained that each would be given a ten-minute time frame in which to
present the proposal. Thereafter, there would be a twenty-minute question
period by the Board who would then go into Executive Session for the pur-
pose of discussing the transfer of the real estate. The following proposals
were presented:
Developer: The Codman Company, Inc. mow
Architect: Amsler Hagenah MacLean, Architects, Inc.
Landscape Architect: Matarazzo Design
Construction and Permanent Financing: Winchester Savings Bank
Concept: Condominiums
Mr. James M. Grossiman, Senior Vice President, presented the proposal
which would convert the school into sixty-two market rate condominiums de-
signated as "Earls Crossing" with an additional unit for the superintendent.
The proposal would allow for the construction of a separate building for the
senior center. Small units were designed so that they could be sold at a
price that would make them affordable to a broader spectrum of the market
place.
Mr. Charles Hagenah, the architect, explained the concept to the
Board including landscaping and parking facilities.
Price range for the units would be from $60,000 to $150,000. Opera-
ting costs for the common area for landscaping, electricity, snow removal,
insurance, payroll etc. would be approximately $1,000 per year. There
would be eighty-one parking spaces for the sixty-two units and seven addi-
tional if the Town did not want a senior center.
Mr. Robert Nickerson, President and Senior Lending Officer of the Win-
chester Savings Bank stated that the bank has been involved with Codman on
a similar project in Winchester and had a high regard for Codman profes-
sionalism, design and construction. They are interested in supporting the
Codman proposal for Muzzey.
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After discussion, the Board went into Executive Session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0, by roll call
vote, Mr. Busa, Mrs, Battin, Mrs. Miley, Mr. Crain and Mr. Politi, to
go into Executive Session for the purpose of di
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Developer and Financier: Dean E. Comeau, (General Partner) , Frank L.
Harrington, Jr. (General Partner) , M. Vance
Munro, (General Partner)
Planner, Architects, Interchange (Bulent I. Kastarlak, Brian K.
Landscape Architects: Barber, J. Walter Brain
Structural Engineer: Souza & True
General Contractor: E. A. Comeau, Inc.
Concept: Two categories: Below Market Rate Uses and Market Rate Uses
Mr. Kastarlak explained the concept of the "Below Market Rate Uses"
as being internally subsidized with revenues generated by the "Market Rate
Uses." The "Below Market Rate Uses" would include a senior center, 25
units for congregate elderly housing which would be optional and elderly
related social services. The "Market Rate Uses" would be for a health and
fitness center, cafeteria, medical support facility, conference and art
center and offices. Mr. Kastarlak explained the site plans in detail which
called for all parking in the rear of the building. The front of the build-
ing would remain the same but there would be an "L" shaped addition to the
existing shop to create a senior center which would be totally independent
in itself and totally exposed to sunlight, air and landscape. He explained
the uses of the building floor by floor. The third floor would be used
for the congregate living quarters which would have optional kitchenettes
and would have congregate living and dining areas.
Mr. Comeau stated that because of the complexities of use they would
expect the Town to work with them regarding the actual design of the build-
ing etc. He stated that they would work with the Town on any traffic study
required for the project and it is estimated that approximately 130 vehicles
would be coming in and out during peak hours between 8:00-9:00 A.M.
After discussion, the Board voted to go into Executive Session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0, by roll call ..:
vote, Mr. Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mrs. Miley, Mr. Crain and Mr. Politi, to go
into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the sale, lease or
transfer of real estate.
After discussion, the Open Session was resumed.
Developer: Elgin Associates
Contractor: Sid Kumins, Inc.
Architect: Gillespie, Haring, Phillips, Architects, Inc.
Consulting Engineers: Structural: Schoenfeld Associates;
Mechanical: Fitzemeyer & Tocci
Electrical: Bratiotis & McConnell
Lighting: William M. C. Lam
Construction: George Millman, Construction Engineering Consultants
Eng. & Estimator
Concept: Office space with a senior center.
Mr. Don Gillespie, architect, explained the proposed landscaping and
occupancy of the building. The senior center would be on the first floor
and the top floor would not be utilized except for storage. The center
would open onto a court yard and include a reception area and cafeteria
total space would be 12,000 sq. ft. The remainder of the building would be
designed for executive offices for lease at this time.
Mr. John Gallagher explained that, as the firm was a partnership,
there are tax losses involved and would like to retain the tax losses on
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on the construction of the center. It would be leased to the Town for
$1.00 per year for twenty years with an option for another period of
time. He stated that when the tax losses are achieved, they would negot-
iate with the Town or would be willing to do so now.
He explained that they had done a traffic count on Mass. Avenue and
figures obtained indicated there were 14,000 vehicles per day passing the
school. He estimatedbetween 600 to 900 cars per day on a total turnover
on the completed project. He stated that the developer would bear the cost
of the establishment and improvements of the senior center.
After further discussion the Board went into Executive Session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call vote,
Mr. Busa, Mrs . Bat tin, Mrs. Miley, Mr. Crain and Mr. Politi, to go into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the sale, lease or transfer
of real estate.
After discussion the Open Session was resumed.
The Chairman thanked the developers for their presentations and
the Committee for their time and work put into the project and they retired
from the meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a One Day One Day
Auctioneer License to Paul Marshall, 6 Chandler Str. , Lexington to con- Auctioneer
duct an auction for the League of Women Voters of Lexington on Saturday, License
March 13, 1982.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, Mr. Politi abstain- One Day
ing, to issue a One Day Liquor License to St. Brigid's Parish for Saturday,Liq. License
March 13, 1982.
The Board discussed the vacancy on the Personnel Advisory Board and F.A.Board
agreed that the Personnel Advisory Board should be contacted to see if vacancy
they have any recommendations and also the newspaper.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the min- Minutes
utes of the Selectmen's Meeting of February 8.
Mr. Busa informed the Board that Adams-Russell has negotiated an CATV
agreement with the County Commissioners to erect a tower on the Middle-
sex State Hospital grounds. They are going to appear before the Board of
Appeals on March 11. If permission is granted, they will erect the tower
21 days after the hearing and will begin receiving by the end of April or
May 1. They are planning to put on 1500 customers per month and expect
that about everyone will be taken care of by the end ofJune.
The Board discussed the disposal of the gift of dinnerwear that Sister City
had been presented to Mrs . Miley when she was Chairman. The Dana Home Gift
had been contacted and, while they would have appreciated the gift, the
fact that they were not dishwasher safe precluded acceptance. Mr. Ben-
kley of the Sister City Committee is to be contacted for suggestions.
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Craft Clnrs. The Board discussed the request of Craft Cleaners, 1707 Mass. Avenue
Parking for two parking spaces at the rear of the building to be used for pick-up
Space and delivery purposes.
After discussion it was decided to grant the request for one space only.
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to grant one parking
space to the Craft Cleaners at the loading area of the building to be used umd
for pick-up and delivery. Mr. Politi voted in the negative.
Budget cuts The Board and Manager discussed his proposed budget cuts to comply
with the levy limit. His recommendations were to cut the $75,000 for the
all weather track; $24,000 for the telephone system; $25,000 from the D.P.W.
equipment and $6,000 from Mystic Valley or $75,000 for the all weather
track; $24,000 for the telephone system; $25,000 for D.P.W. equipment and
$6,000 from Account #5250 - building maintenance.
After discussion, the Board agreed to cut the necessary $130,000 from
the budget figures after looking at all other items.
Center The traffic study request funding was discussed and the Manager recom-
Traffic mended that the Board not fund the $15,000 requested.
Study Mrs . Battin pointed out that the Center Revitalization Committee had
voted unanimously on December 3, that the study was an essential ingredient
of developing the center plan and voted to request an article in the warrant.
She suggested that if the Board deferred the article the Town Meeting should
be notified of the study's importance and that it would be requested next
year. The Selectmen agreed.
Bedford St./ The Manager and Director of Public Works explained the costs of the
Hartwell Ave.design for the Hartwell Avenue/Marrett Road/Bedford Street project. The
Project Manager stated that the engineering costs would total $125,000. He sug-
gested that it could be financed by using $49,000 from Chapter 90; $30,000
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from remaining balances in the Chamber of Commerce Fund and $46,000 from
Free Cash. The Board agreed and the Manager is to contact the Chamber of
Commerce.
Brook St. The Manager requested authorization to sign necessary documents in
Pump Sta. in connection with the Brook Street Pump Station as the USEPA is prepared
to make the final payment to the Town in the amount of$ ,111.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Manager to execute the necessary documents for a grant receipt for the
Brook Street Pump Station.
BSC Engr. The Manager informed the Board that he had received a bill from BSC
Payment Engineering in the amount of $4,707.45 which will bring the total paid
to BSC up to the contract amount of $21,000.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Manager to pay BSC Engineering $4,707.45 from the Gift Account set up for
this purpose
Center The Manager presented to the Board changes in the Parking Rules and
Parking Regulations for the Center that were arrived at after the meeting with the
Chamber of Commerce.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to implement the
changes in the Parking Rules and Regulations for the Center for a thirty-
day period at which time they will be reviewed further.
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The Manager informed the Board that he had received a letter from NESWC
NESWC requesting n extension of the contract to June 30. Conract
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to extend the
NEWSNEWSC contract to June 30, 1982.
Upon motion duly made and secOnded, fit a 4d to adjourn at
11:50 P.M.
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March 8, 1982
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select-
men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, March 8, 1982 at
7:30 P.M. Acting Chairman Crain, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Politi and Mr. Sacco;
Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Miss Adler, Assist-
ant to the Town Manager; Miss Casey, Executive Clerk, were present.
Mr. Cram convened the meeting and opened the street hearings for Meadow
Meadow Brook Avenue - from Blossomcrest Road 283' to Wellington Lane Brook Ave.
Avenue; Outlook Drive - from Middleby Road, 400'± northeasterly; Welling-
ton Lane Avenue - from Meadow Brook Avenue 0'+ to end.
The Manager explained that due to existing errors on plans that
have previously been filed, it may be necessary to withdraw because of the
lack of a legally acceptable layout. The Director of Public Works in-
formed the Board that in order to provide a mathematically correct layout
for Meadow Brook. and Wellington Lane, significant landtakings would be
necessary. He explained that it would be a lengthy process requiring a
full and detailed on the ground survey to pinpoint and correct the errors.
Mrs. Shirley Byrne, 77 Wellington Lane Ave. addressed the Board and
requested a moratorium on the acceptance of Meadow Brook Avenue. She ex-
pressed concerns relative to the traffic that would be generated by the
development of six lots directing traffic to Worthen Road, Blossomcrest to
Allen Street which she feels are not equipped to handle the traffic. She
stated that after the development is completed the road could be com-
pleted then.
Mr. Crain requested the Manager to investigate further the problems
on Meadow Brook Avenue and report at the next meeting.
No one else speaking in favor or opposition, Mr. Crain declared the
hearing closed.
Mr. Crain opened the hearing on Outlook Drive and called upon the Outlook
Director of Public Works. Drive
Mr. Tonaszuck explained the layout for outlook. Drive from Middleby
Road, 400'+ northeasterly with 24 feet of pavement, layout is 40 feet and
sidewalks on one side; total betterment costs are approximately $20,101.
Mr. Brown of 65 Outlook. Drive addressed the Board expressed apprecia-
tion for the decision of the Board to have this particular area of Outlook
Drive improved and accepted by the Town.
No one else speaking in favor or opposition, Mr. Crain declared the
hearing closed.
Mt. Crain opened the hearing on Wellington Lane Avenue and Mr. Tonas- Wellington
uck explained that Wellington Lane Avenue starts at the termination of Lane Ave.
Meadow Brook Avenue and includes the cul-de-sac area and is approximately
600'± long. The layout proposed is 40 feet and includes 24 feel of pave-
ment with drainage with sidewalk on the odd side. The estimate of better-
meats is $27,663 and approximate cost per foot is $110.00
Mr. Koppel of 18 Wellington Lane Avenue asked Mr. Tonaszuck if the com-
pletion of Wellington Lane was contingent upon Meadow Brook in any way.
Mr. Tonaszuck replied that it was.
No other comments in favor or opposition, Mr. Crain declared the hear-
ing closed. magi
Mr. Crain thanked those in attendance for their participation and they
retired from the meeting.
Taft Ave. The Board met with the petitioners for a warning sign and a posted
Traffic speed sign on Taft Avenue.
Mr. Chalpin, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Committee read theCom-
mittee's report to the Board which denied the request. He explained that
the fundamental speed law prevails in the area which is "speed reasonable
and proper taking into account road conditions, weather and the safety of
the public as well as the general use of the street. It was the Committee's
feeling that to post a speed limit could undermine the thrust of the fun-
damental speed law and might lead to a posted speed which could be greater
than "reasonable and proper". He explained that the warrants for "Caution
Children" signs were applied and not satisfied.
Mr. Joseph Petner, 30 Taft Avenue, requested further survey of the
traffic during the afternoons when children are home from school and play-
ing.
The request will be taken under advisement and the Manager will re-
port back to the Board. Mr. Petner is to be notified when the Board re-
views the Manager's report.
Traffic Sign The Board reviewed the request of Linda J. Knight for a "Caution
Hudson/Nor- Children" sign at Hudson and Normandy Roads.
mandy Rds. The Chairman read the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee
to grant the request.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it wasvoted to accept the rec-
ommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee to install a "Caution Children"
sign at the corner of Hudson and Normandy Roads.
Traffic Signs The Board reviewed the request of Mrs. Elizabeth Barabush for the re-
Estabrook location of posted speed signs at Estabrook School and Grove Street.
school/Grove The Chairman read the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee
St. to grant the request.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recom-
mendation of the Traffic Safety Committee and move the Northbound sign
400 feet northerly and the Southbound sign 400 feet southerly at Grove Street
near the Estabrook School.
Traffic The Board reviewed the request of the Police Department to institute
Rules & Regs.a "No Parking" regulation on Fletcher Avenue.
Fletcher The Chairman read the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee
Ave. to grant the request.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to amend the Traffic
Rules and Regulations as follows:
Location Side From To Type
Fletcher Ave. East Railroad Tracks Hayes Lane No Parking
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The Board discussed the offer from the Lexington Historical Society Lex. Hist.
to the town of four photo murals given to the Society by the Lexington Soc. Gift
Savings Bank. The four murals depict Locke's Mill, Haying on the Common,
Captain Phelps House and Stephen Robbins House and range in size from
74 X 123 to 32 X 52 inches. They were installed in the Bank by Ted
Worthen in the winter of 1949-50.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the gift
of four photo murals from the Lexington Historical Society. The Town
Manager will work with Mr. Whipple for a suitable location.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Minutes
minutes of the Selectmen's meeting of February 22.
The Board met with the By-Law Committee to discuss its report of By-Law
February 4, 1982. Changes
Mr. Paul Newman, Chairman of the Committee explained that the Com-
mittee felt that the proposed changes would bring the Town's General By-
Laws into conformity with both law and practice and would improve the
By-Laws. He reviewed the changes and explained the rationale of the Com-
mittee regarding them.
Mr. Politi disagreed with the Committee relative to the proposed
change in Article XXV, Section 25 "use of the Battle Green." He stated
that the present by-law requires any person or group to come before the
Board of Selectmen for permission. The recommendation of the Committee
would alloy use of the Green as long as the use does not "interfere with
the safe, convenient and appropriate use thereof or where such act did
not disturb the safety of persons or property". He stated that, in his
opinion, the provision shifts the approval mechanism to the person who
wishes to use the Green. The Board would be involved only after the use
commenced or when the potential of the use was discovered. The Board
would then be put in the position of defending its posture in terms of
whether the use was appropriate or not and the burden of proof would then
be put on the Board of Selectmen. He stated that he felt that all persons
wishing to use the Green should come before the Board for permission to
do so. He also stated that the Board as a Board or through a sub-com-
mittee should attempt to develop some criteria or guidelines that would be
available to the Board and the public so that anyone requesting use of
the Green would have an understanding of what criteria they would have to
meet in terms of gaining approval.
Mr. Newman explained that the Committee's thinking was that the pre-
sent by-law prohibits two elderly ladies from playing checkers on the
Green; a mother and her children from having a sandwich and a coke on the
Green; or a father and his five year old son from throwing a beach ball
there etc. He noted that the law is not enforced to that extend, and it
shouldn't be and what they tried to do is state the law as it should be
enforced or not enforced. He stated that if any behavior is obnoxious
r.. to anybody on the Green, then that is in violation of the by-law. He
stated that actions that are clearly within the sense of any citizen or
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policeman such as he described and others, such as he described should be
brought into compliance with the practice and the common sense. He stated
that it is a question of whether we should have this bit of standard for
the police and the people using it or whether we should allow the language
to outstrip the prohibitiveness of the practice and having the people using
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Acting Chairman Crain, speaking as Chairman of the Adams School Con- Adams Schoo.
version Committee, gave a brief overview of the conversion process before Waldorf Sch
the presentations . proposal
He stated that since the first meeting of the Committee on 9/23/81,
there had been a total of 15 Committee meetings including two major public
informational meetings on October 4, 1981, and March 3, 1982.
After advertisements appeared, the Committee received 29 letters of
interest, ten sets of developer kits were sold and seven formal proposals
were received. The Committee selected three developers to present propos-
als to the Committee and then determined that two of them should be explored
further. One proposal was for congregate housing and the other for a 20-yr.
lease of the land and sale of the building to the Waldorf School.
Following a lengthy meeting on March 3, the Committee voted 5 - 2 to
recommend to the Selectmen the Waldorf School proposal.
Mr. Stephen Levy, President of the Waldorf School gave a presentation
and described the school'soperation as a private elementary school -- nur;-
ery through eight grade. He stated that no major modifications in the
exterior are contemplated. The school has a staff of thirty and should not
present a parking problem as there are presently 42 spaces.
Mrs. Battin questioned Mr. Levy relative to arrangements for youngsters
in the Town who are needy.
Mr. Levy stated that the school does have a scholarship policy and they
would be happy to accommodate Lexington students who would be eligible.
Mr. Levy stated that the school is offering to pay the taxes on the
property when due based on the assessed value of the property. He stated
that the proposal was in keeping with 'what the neighborhood wanted and that
they will respect the historical configuration of the church, library and the
school as well as the recreation land in the rear.
He pointed out that the Town will maintain long-term control over the
site with the idea that it might be needed again for a public school or other
public purposes . After the twenty-year lease has expired, if the Town feels
that it is once again in its interest to use the building for public purposes,
it will be available under terms that would be negotiated to reclaim the build-
ing. Use of the auditorium for neighborhood or other public functions would
be offered.
Mr. Levy read an excerpt from a memo to Mr. Hutchinson from Mr. Perry rel-
{ ative to the financial stability of the organization. The memo indicated that
Mr. Perry and a representative of Arthur Andersen & Co. had examined the finan-
cial statements of the school for the last three years, prepared by Alfred W.
Siegrist & Co. C.P.A. , and it appears to be in sound financial condition.
Mr. Perry indicated that although the operating fund is just about on a "break-
even basis" the building and equipment fund is "well off."
Mr. Levy stated that the purchase price for the building would be
$160,000, based on an independent appraisal of the fair market value. This
would be paid in cash at the expiration of the present lease on August 31.
He stated they are offering $7,500 per year for the lease of the land with
both taxes and lease to be reviewed in five-year periods .
Mrs. Fisher of the Committee expressed concern that the building should
have sold for more than $160,000 feeling that the Town should lease on a net
lease for 20 years. She stated that at the end of the 20 years, the Town
might be buying back a $160,000 building at quite a bit more.
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Mrs. Battin asked why the Committee did not consider long-term lease.
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Mr. Fuery explained that the Committee felt that there would be a consid-
erable investment on the part of any business or person taking over the
building for major improvements that are expected as the building is old.
They felt that the Town would be relieved of this responsibility in that
respect. ,m■ii
Ms. Brandes explained that they will probably be putting $200,000
into the building in the next year or so.
The Board discussed the issues of provisos about the resale, mainten-
ance and finacial arrangements which will be worked out by the Manager,
Committee and legal counsel.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to designate the use
of the Adams School as a school and the party of interest as the Waldorf
School.
Muzzey School The Muzzey School Conversion Committee met with the Board to present
its recommendations on the reconversion of the school.
Mr. George Harris, Acting Chairman of the Committee, addressed the Board
and synopsized the Committee's action from its first meeting in September of
1981 to the presentations to the Board last week. He stated that proposals
ranged from luxury condominiums to supportive housing, office space, health
club, and family housing. Senior Center components were introduced by
various developers.
He stated that, based on a vote of 5-3, the Committee was recommending
Codman Company and Elgin Associates each having a Senior Center component.
The Codman proposal recommended 62 medium income luxury condominiums
geared to attract "empty nesters" and young couples. The price range would
be from $60,000 to $150,000 with an average of $100,000 per unit. wad
Purchase price of the building would be $405,000 minus the price of
cost of the Senior Center or $405,000 without the Center and $605,000 with-
out Senior Center but with cluster housing as in Russell Square. Provision
for 80 parking spaces is contemplated. The tax revenue to the Town would
be approximately $120,000 per year with an additional $20,000 if cluster
housing is approved. They are interested in the purchase of the building
and the land.
Mr. Harris stated that the Elgin proposal was commercially oriented
with approximately 60,000 sq. f t. of office space which they would like to
limit the occupancy to between three and six occupants.
The purchase price would be $580,000 with the Senior Center and
$980,000 without it. In negotiations with them, it appears that their es-
timate for the Senior Center was higher than they thought so the price
would go up as time goes on. They would rent the Senior Center back to the
Town for $1.00 per year for 10 years further rental negotiations would be
entertained at that time. They would expect to have 250-300 occupants and
would provide approximately 200 parking spaces. They would work with the
town and occupants toward staggered office hours to reduce traffic concerns.
Tax revenue would be $127,000 per year without Senior Center and $110,000
with it.
Mr. Harris stated that the Committee members had some reservations
about traffic and parking considerations, but did favor the commercial
use of the building. He stated that, if the Board wanted to go with
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housing, they felt that Codman would be the choice to make. They did have
reservations about pricing of each unit and whether the type of population
that was targeted was what the Town should go after.
Mrs. Battin referenced a letter from David Williams, Chairman of the
Conservation Commission, who, speaking for the neighborhood, expressed
concern about keeping the grassy strip between the cemetery and the school.
She pointed out that none of the proposals were sensitive to this issue.
Mir. Harris stated that it was a big consideration with the Codman
proposal. If a Senior Center is not built and if the cluster housing is
not approved, it will remain vacant. He pointed out that the Elgin pro-
posal currently shows using some of the space for parking but it may be
a negotiable item. He also pointed out that Elgin had proposed construc-
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Mr, Harris stated that the Comeau proposed to charge the Town $5.00
per sq. ft. per year or about $40,000 and $1.00 per year for a 10 year
lease, plus the operating budget.
Considerable discussion time was given to the traffic problem and,
other than a traffic count made by one of the developers, there seemed to
be no specific information available. The Manager is going to have it 'mad
checked.
Mrs. Rawls expressed dissatisfaction with the public meeting that was
held because there were no specific occupancy suggestions from the Town
and, therefore, the neighbors did not take a stand then.
Mr. Robert Pressman expressed concern that the Town was behild in its
goals relative to low and moderate income and referenced the 1979 Town
Housing Policy and the 1981 Fair Housing Policy. He stated that if Codman
isn't going to provide housing it should be rejected and the process start
all over again.
Mrs. Battin stated that she was reluctant to make a decision until
questions regarding traffic had been answered. She asked if there would be
enough time if the decision was made next Monday.
Mrs. Battin, in answer to Mr. Pressman, stated that she has voted for
every low and moderate income proposal that has come before the Board and
was deeply committed to it and helped to write the Fair Housing Policy that
Town Meeting had adopted. She stated that she had visited the school and
came to the conclusion that it was not appropriate for that neighborhood,
but that did not mean that the commitment was any less.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to defer action on
the proposals until Monday, March 15.
The Chairman thanked the Committee for their long hours of work while
working on the project and they retired from the meeting.
Rep. Doran Representative Doran met with the Board with up-dates on current leg-
islation. Of particular interest to Lexington was a grant award of approxi-
mately $75,000 for the construction of a salt storage shed that the Town had
been requesting since 1979. The Department of Environmental Quality Eng-
ineering has awarded the Town $15,000 for a leak detection study under
Chapter 805 for the Town's water supply. The Town will receive $584.00 from
the Mass. Arts Lottery Council as it has realized a profit of a quarter of
a million dollars which is distributed to participating 351 cities and
towns. It will be disbursed to the Town Treasurer to be administered by
local officals to the local Arts Council.
The Chairman thanked Rep. Doran for the insight he had provided and he
retired from the meeting.
r � aThe Manager requested authorization to execute proposed amendment to
Munroe School lease with Adams Russell. He stated that the church had
approached him relative to putting a private school in some of the space
that they are currently not renting but is available. He stated that he
believed that they were going before the School Committee and would report
back. He said that the church has been a good tenant and that there was
provisions for escalation within the lease and it seemed like a clean-cut
operation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Manager to execute an amendment to the Munroe School lease with Adams-
Russell with the following revisions:
a) The ability of Adams Russell to extend its lease for two
years (currently three years) as long as it is not in
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b) Proportionate share of costs are further defined between
the tenants.
c) Adams-Russell would be allowed to install its own heat-
ing system subject to approval of the Building Commis-
sioner and appropriate Town agencies.
The Manager is further authorized to proceed with amending the lease with
the church.
The Board discussed the letter from Roland W. King, regarding the U.S.S.
40th Birthday Celebration of the U.S.S. Lexington in October, 1983. It Lexington
was the consensus of the Board that it be reviewed further by the Mana- 40th
ger and also be forwarded to the Town Celebrations Committee. Birthday
The Board reviewed the request of the Selectmen of the Town of pen- Town of
ser relative to having Judge Mitchell be suspended and a full investiga- Spencer
tion be made into his judicial indiscretions.
Mrs. Battin stated that she did not think it appropriate for the
Board to take a stand as they were not personally involved. The Board
agreed and no action will be taken.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the re- Traffic
quest of Robert F. Walton for a stop sign and crosswalk at Emerson Road Saf. Corn.
and Maple Street to the Traffic Safety Committee for review and report. Maple St.
plom
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the res- C.R.C.
ignation of Fred James from the Center Revitalization and to replace Resig. &
William Gothrope to replace Mr. James as the banking representative. It , Appts.
was further voted to appoint Larry Chait as the Chamber of Commerce rep-
resentative to replace Robert F. Sacco.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re- Trans, Adv.
quest of the Transportation Advisory Committee to forward a letter to Com. Re-
Mr. James O'Leary, General Manager, M.B.T.A. to reroute MBTA bus #530 to quest
include one run in the morning a. d one run in the afternoon by way of Five Forks
Hartwell Avenue in Lexington.
Mr. Sacco informed the Board that he had received several tele- Commuter
phone calls over the week-end from residents expressing their concerns Bike-Path
relative to the commuter bike-path. He asked if the Manager had replied
to the Bedford Board of Selectmen regarding the vote of the Board. Mr.
Hutchinson stated that he had called the Arlington Board of Selectmen and
informed them that the Lexington Board had voted 4-1 in favor of the
project but he had not, as yet, sent the letter out.
Mr. Sacco asked if it were possible to delay sending the letter and
Mr. Crain stated that as the letter should have been sent he felt that un-
less the Board wanted to reconsider that the matter was concluded.
Mr. Sacco is to review previous minutes and thanked the Acting Chair-
man for clarifying the matter in his mind.
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Executive Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0, by roll call 1.04
Session voted, Mr. Crain, Mrs, Battin, Mr. Politi and Mr. Sacco, to go into Execu-
tive Session for the prupose f discussing a matter of litigation with no
intention of resuming the open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
11:00 P.M.
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411- SELECTMEN'S MEETING
March 15, 1982
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's
Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, March 15, 1982 at 7:30 P.M.
Acting Chairman Crain, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Politi and Mr. Sacco; Mr. Hutchin-
son,
utchin-
son, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Miss Adler, Assistant to the
Town Manager and Miss Casey, Executive Clerk were present.
The Chairman convened the meeting and called on the Town Manager who Gen. Rev.
explained that he had held an administrative hearing on February 22 on Sharing
General Revenue Sharing as required by law. Also required, tonight's Hearing
hearing by the Board of Selectmen on proposed General Revenue Sharing mon-
ies for their use within the operating budget.
He proposed that the anticipated $550,000 General Revenue Sharing
Funds be appropriated to Council on Aging Expenses & Personal Services,
Community Services, Police Motor Vehicles, Police-Personal Services and
Street Lights.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appropriate the
General Revenue Sharing Funds, consistent with the intent and guidelines
of General Revenue Sharing, to the following:
1. Council on Aging Expenses & Personal Services 43,000
01.1 2. Community Services 40,488
3. Police Motor Vehicles 50,000
4. Police-Personal Services 55,628
5. Street Lights 360,000
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re- Battle
quest of Cub Scouts Pack 119 and 160 for the use of the Battle Green on Green
April 25 between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.
The Board discussed the request of the Youth Commission for per- Youth
mission to solicit funds from the business community for the propose of Commission
sending a Lexington youth to Outward Bound in Minnesota.
Mrs. Battin stated that she did not think that a Town Board has been
directly involved in such solicitations before.
Mr. Cohen reminded the Board that the Town Celebrations Committee has
had activities of this type in the past.
Mr. Politi brought up the request of the Arts Council to solicit
funds which was denied by the Board and asked if there was a difference.
Mr. Hutchinson stated that it was not that different in concept, but
at the time the request came in from the Arts Council, the business com-
munity had been asked by the Town to donate funds to aid in the traffic
study. He stated that it was the feeling of the Board at the time to
hold back for better timing rather than have another solicitation of the
business community. He stated that it was not the intent to preclude any
fund raising by them.
Mrs. Battin stated that if it was a matter of timing and not policy
` that Town Boards should not solicit funds, she would move to grant per-
mission on the grounds that they are a separate Town Board and not appoin-
ted by the Selectmen.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant persmission
to the Youth Commission to solicit the business community for funds for
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the purpose of sending a Lexington youth to the Minnesota Outward Bound
programs.
Historic Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table thePp oint-
Dist. Appt. ment to the Historic Districts Commission until a full Board was present
and the vacancy advertised in the newspaper.
Bonds Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the follow-
ing bonds:
Collector of Taxes $160,000
Town Treasurer 175,000
Town Manager 50,000
Town Clerk 6,500
Water Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request
Abatements of the Director of Public Works for the following water abatements:
Linda Goodman 11 Appletree Lane $45.00 Billing error
Paul Rempfer 8 Stevens Road 161.10 Meter reading error
Street The Board discussed the FY '83 street acceptance for Outlook Drive,
Accept. Meadow Brook Avenue and Wellington Lane Avenue.
The Manager recommended that Outlook Drive proceed according to schedule,
and provide within the motion the intent for monies for Wellington Lane Ave.
and Meadow Brook Avenue to do the survey work within the Article in the
amount of $6500. He explained that the survey work cannot be completed in
time for the street to be laid out and accepted at Town Meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to lay out Outlook
Drive from Middleby Road a distance of 400 feet, more or less, northeasterly .�.
and to provide $6500 from within Article 20 to complete the survey work
for Meadow Brook Avenue and Wellington Lane Avenue.
Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes
of the Selectmen's meeting of March, as amended.
Muzzey The Manager updated the Board with information requested at the last
School meeting relative to the traffic counts on Mass. Avenue in front of Muzzey
School. The counts taken on Thursday and Friday were for vehicles in each di-
rection indicated the heaviest volume of approximately 1,000 vehicles was
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.both days.
He referred the Board to the Planning Director's report of traffic
counts indicating that the trip generation from an office building would be
the same as, or womewhat less than, Muzzey Junior High when it was operating
at full capacity. He also referred to the Board the memo of the Di
Selectmen's Meeting March 15, 1982
r.. cerned about the increase in office use space without thorough Planning
Board and staff analysis and reference to an existing overall plan and
completion of the Center Revitalization Committee's study and recommenda-
tions for Central Business District transition zones. She noted the need
for careful traffic and parking analysis. Her statement also expressed
concern that, by accepting market rate condominiums nothing will be pro-
vided for townspeople that is not being supplied by the private sector and
the proposal conflicts with the Planning Board's policy for low and moder-
ate income housing when density is increased. She also expressed concern
"that even if quick financial gain to the town was the primary goal, the
price the town will be receiving is much too law. She requested that the
Board reexamine the Comeau proposal because of tis varied uses which met
more town goals, and suggested leasing rather than purchasing and would
not build on the soccer fields.
Mrs. Margaret lals, Precinct 4 Chairman, presented a written state-
ment in opposition to commercial use of the building. She informed the
Board that volunteers had taken it around for signatures from residents
on Mass. Avenue from Woburn Street to Marrett Road, back as far as High-
land Avenue, Winthrop Road, Slocum Road, Bloomfield Street, Percy Road,
Tavern Lane, Eliot Raod, Washington Street, Bennington Road, Warren Street,
Sherburne and Vinebrook Roads.
She stated that the use should be compatible with the neighborhood,
and, to her, a use is not compatible unless a good many who live in the
neighborhood think it is.
Mr. Jack Gardner, representing the local Chapter of Retired Persons,
r.. stated that they wanted to go on record as advocating moderate type and
congregate type housing for the needs of the elderly.
Rev. Shirley Goodwin, Director of Minuteman Home Care, and member of
the Council on Aging stated that he felt that the Comeau proposal was the
only one that considered congregate housing and favored it and that it
should be presented to Town Meeting with the other proposals.
Mr. Steven Baran, Chairman of the Human Services Committee, stated
that he felt that it was unfortunate that this Committee did not have an
opportunity to communicate with the Conversion Committee members while
undergoing the process of selection.
Dr. Martin White, Mrs. Shunney and other Committee members expressed
their dismay and frustrations at the opposition they were receiving stat-
ing that all their meetings had been posted and open to the public and they
had received no input from the neighbors during the selection process.
Dr. White explained that they were constrained by the fact that they
were given a certain charge to do in a certain time and that it had to be
done promptly as they had serious considerations for leaving the building
vacant any longer, He explained that this meant that they had to get a
proposal before Town Meeting this spring. He stated that the Committee
had worked hard and for long hours and had given serious consideration to
everything that had been said here tonight.
Mr. Crain stated that he shared the frustrations of the Committee and
pointed out that he had reviewed the details of the approach to the Muzzey
conversion and the parallel to the Adams School approach was "striking"
r.. He stated that the Adams Committee had 13 meetings and the Muzzey Committee
14, all of which were posted and open to the public. He pointed out that
it was encumbent on the people of the town and those with a special inter-
est to participate in the process. The meetings had been posted and there
had been accounts in the newspaper of all the results of those meetings.
He also pointed out that the Board of Selectmen has supported programs
for the elderly as they came up and would continue to do so. mmigi
Mr. Joseph Rooney, Chairman of the Council on Aging, stated that
the Council has appreciated the support of the Selectmen and Town Meet-
ing given to the Council on Aging and that he felt "that it has been
overwheming."
Mrs. Battin reiterated her concerns relative to the two proposals
presented to the Board and said that she felt that she felt she could not
vote for either one. Sher requested a reexamination of the Comeau plan.
Mr. Cohen explained tha, under the law as it now stands, the Board
has a time table to meet under the zoning by-laws and that it was impera-
tive for the Board to designate some use and developer in order to meet
the time table for this Town Meeting. He explained that the Selectmen had
no jurisdiction over the school until the 1981 Town Meeting vote which
turned the school over to the Board as of July 1. The Board then immedia-
tely organized a committee to solicit and review proposals.
Mr. Hutchinson explained the selection process and stated that on
January 29 seven semi-finalists were selected from 16 proposals. Review
of all proposals was held in open session and the financial matters had
been discussed in executive session. He explained all the meetings had
been reported in the paper and the process had been repeated until it had
narrowed down to the final four proposals. He stated that at one of the
meetings the Planning Director was present to review the types of uses
and the demand on the town. He stated that there had been adequate dis
umd
cussion and press coverage of all the proposals that were reviewed in
open session.
He further explained that if the Board were to vote for residential
use it should be done this evening because of a legal requirement for
14 days notice for the Planning Board to hold its public hearing. He
stated that this requirement would not have to be met for commercial use
but a heraing would have to be held after Town Meeting if it passed there.
He also explained that there was an article in the warrant for rezoning
if the commercial use was voted.
Mrs. Battin moved not to designate a use at this meeting but to re-
examine the Comeau proposal in greater detail for next Monday night.
The Manager asked if this meant to exclude the Elgin proposal.
Mrs. Battin stated she was not moving to exclude Elgin and said
she could not vote either the market rate condominiums or the completely
commercial, but if the Board wished to look at it further, she had no
problems with that.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the de-
cision for a designated use and developer for the Muzzey Junior High
School until next Monday.
Conserv. The Conservation Commission met with the Board to update them on the
Comm. proposed land acquisitions.
Mr. Williams informed the Board that no new funds are being requested
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Article 30 -- land off Maple Street -- still under negotiations
Article 31 -- Lot 108C on Assessors' Property Map 83, (off Grove Street)
have an agreement with owner to sell for $19,500 which is consistent
with assessment of $15,900.
Article 32 -- Lot 19 on Assessors' Property Map 58 (off Cedar Street)
known as the "Poor Farm" -- have had discussions with the Housing Authority
who expressed an interest in the land -- brought to their attention land
that the Conservation Commission throught would be appropriate for housing.
Mr. Scanlon spoke to Mr. Williams about this as the Housing Authority was
unaware it was being considered by the Commission. Mr. Williams wrote to
Mr. Rooney outlining the reasons it was included one was that the neigh-
bors were interested in having it transferred to the ConservationCommis-
sion. Mr. Rooney had requested and received a topographical map of the
site and will get back to the Commission shortly.
Article 33 -- Lots 223 and 225 on Assessors' Property Map 72 (off Ward
Street) -- Mr. Williams stated that it would be in the interest of the
Town and the owners to make a land swap by conveying town owned lot #213
on Assessors' Property Map 72 to Joseph J. Murphy and Marjorie P. Murphy.
The Acting Chairman thanked Mr. Williams for his review and he re-
tired from the meeting.
The Board met with the Conservation Commission and the Recreation Conserv.
?mei Committee to review articles for Town Meeting. Comm.
e the Board that Recreation
Mr�. Eby, Chairman of the Recreation Committee informed
the Committee is supporting Articles 34, 35 and 36. Relative to Article Cori,
36, The Lincoln Street Study, he explained that they feel that the most
pressing organized recreational need in the Town is the need for additional
fields for soft ball and soccer. They feel that the open space available
for those needs is the Lincoln Street area. The $5,000 requested is for
engineering studies to determine what would be required to turn it into
a first class recreational land.
Mr. Prentiss explained in detail what the engineering study would
entail and the Conservation Commission's involvement in it.
Mr. Crain thanked the members of the Committees for their report
and they retired from the meeting.
Mr. Nyles Barnert, Chairman, and members of the Capital Expenditures Cap. Exp.
Committee met with the Board to go over items pertaining to Town Meeting. Committee
He expressed dissatisfaction that the Board, under the requirements
of the Selectmen/Town Manager Act had not filed its report to the Capital
Expenditures Committee by October 15, which necessitated that the Com-
mittee meet with other boards and committees without complete data. He
pointed out that that, as a requirement of the Town By-Laws, his committee
had prepared its report of capital expenditures with recommendations of
the projects that should be undertaken within a five-year period and that
they had been working on it for years and it was the basis of its report
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,for this year. He stated that "it was with shock and dismay that his
committee learned that items had been removed and others of a capital
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nature were entered without notification to them. He stated that he felt
that it was not the way for committees to have to work.
Mr. Crain stated that the point was 'well taken, particularly in light
of the time and effort put in" and that it would be taken under advisement
as to how it happened.
Mr. Hutchinson explained that it was a highly unusual year from the
standpoint of financial matters and that before a budget could be filed
with the Selectmen's decisions, a tax rate for last year had to be set
which, at that time, was not.
Mr. Crain stated that he felt that the Board should be sensitive to
the committee's emotion regarding the point of changes in, dropping and
addition of articles without notification to the committee.
Mrs. Battin and Mr. Politi agreed with Mr. Barnert that the report
should be filed by the deadline, if possible, and assured that it would not
happen again.
Mr. Barnert stated that his committee was still open to hear what the
Board's recommendations were and they discussed the differences rather
than the whole report.
He stated that his committee had met with the DPW, which was highly
informative, relative to the water distribution study but had not come to
a decision as to whether or not it would be supported. He said that the
committee will offer an amendment to lower the DPW request for $150,000,
as there had been deferments in other areas and that the public works
feel should not be exempt. He also stated that there has been some
degredation in services and that it was an opportunity for Town Meeting
to admit it.
He stated that they had not recieved information about the parking
improvements and it was not on their list. Mr. Hutchinson will furnish
the information.
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Mr. Barnert stated that they were supporting the backstop and had
not come to a decision about the all weather track as it was not a pri-
ority item.
He also stated that his committee disagreed on the strict limitation
of the use of free cash to 1.2 mil lion feeling that it was overly con-
servative and that 1.5 million was a more reasonable amount.
Mr. Crain apologized to the committee for the oversight in not in-
forming the committee more thoroughly, and that it should not be con-
strued to imply that the Board was less than reliant on and value of
input from the committee.
He thanked the committee and they retired from the meeting.
Transfer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a trans-
fer from the Reserve Fund in the amount of $10,000 to the Fire and Police
Medical account #1125.
The Manager requested approval of the Board for supplemental appro-
priations under Article 3 due to a number of vacancies in the Police De-
partment, overtime demands and illnesses in the Fire Department.
Article 3 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
Sup. App, following requests under Article
Account #3370 $20,000 for Police Personal Services
Account #4120 65,000 for Fire Personal Services
Account #1700 75,000 for Group Insurance
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The Manager informed the Board that he had reviewed the request of Lions Club
the Lions Club for the use of the Center Field for the annual Fourth of Carnival
July carnival and requested approval of the request.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was'voted to approve the re-
quest of the Lions Club for the use j. the, Center Field from Tuesday,
June 29 (6-9 P.M. to set up equipment) through Tuesday, July 6.
The Manager informed the Board that he had reviewed the request of Chamber of
the Chamber of Commerce for permission to hold its 3rd annual "Discovery Commerce
in Lexington" days. He requested approval of the Board and stated that "Discovery
he would work out the details with the Chamber as in the past. in Lex."
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re-
quest of the Chamber of Commerce to hold its 3rd annual "Discovery in
Lexington" days from May 23 through May 29.
There was no Executive Session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:00 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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March 22, 1982
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select-
men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building on Monday, March 22, 1982 at
7:30 P. . Chairman Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Politi and Mr. Sacco; Mr. Hut-
chinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Miss Adler, Assistant to
the Town Manager and Miss Casey, Executive Clerk, were present.
The Chairman convened the meeting and opened the hearing on the re- AMPS
quest of the Chicago Title Insurance Company to lease 1200 square feet Antenna
of land at the rear of the Department of Public Works yard on Bedford
Street. The purpose of the request is to install a 65 foot telecommuni-
cation antenna and small building to house radio equipment.
Notices of the hearing had been sent to abutters and it had also
been advertised in the Lexington Minute Man.
Mir. John F. Rooney, representing the company, explained that he
would like to correct the amount of square feet required to 2,000 in-
stead of the original request of 1200 square feet.
Mr. Tom Haraka, also representing the company, explained that the
antenna would be free standing, makes no noise, has no signals and does
not interfere with present communications. He explained that the pole
would be in concrete seven feet deep and would need no guy wires. He
also explained that under the FCC rules and regulations they are not per-
, mitted to interfere with any type signals and that they would certify
-� that in whatever agreement could be drawn up.
He explained that this cellular telephone is an extension of the
present telephone and allows a phone to be completely mobile. This would
enable the owner to make and receive calls from a car, trailer or wherever
a phone is posted. He explained that there are several such operational
locations in the Greater Boston area but did not have the listing with him.
The proposal called for a lease of the location for $12,000 annually.
Several questions were posed both by the Board and the abutters
relative to interference with radio and television sets, size of the pole,
size and color of the building to be erected and whether or not approval
had been received from the Hanscom Airport officials.
Mr. Politi stated that he would like to have information relative
to what type of experience the abutters have had at the sites already in
operation . He also requested that the terms of the lease be looked at
in light of the larger size base that was presented this evening and
if that would have an impact on the rental fee and also a comparison
to other rental fees at other locations.
Mr. Rooney explained that the 32 sites mentioned were, at this point
not constructed but there were locations in Chicago and elsewhere in the
country that are operating.
Further information based upon questions and concerns expressed by
the Board and the abutters will be furnished by the applicants and an
ra. another meeting will be scheduled within two weeks.
Auctioneer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re-
Lic , newal of the following Auctioneer Licenses:
William Sennott
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Robert H. Cann
Stephen W. Kreide
Accessory Mr. Steven A. Clark, Chairman of the Accessory Apartments Committee
Apts. met with the Board to give a summary of the Committee's report to Town Meet-
Report ing under Article 2.
He informed the Board that the Committee had met almost weekly since
its was appointed in November until mid January gathering information that
would be useful in determining the impact of regulations in this area,
Specifically, getting an idea of where the existing apartments were and
what neighborhoods might be impacted. He stated that they had also tried to
get information of lot sizes in the Town to determine the impact of regu-
lations on lot sizes, but that information was not available at this time.
He stated that it became apparent in mid-January that they would not be able
to formulate an article for the warrant for Town Meeting in time to hold the
necessary public hearings.
The Committee has come to the conclusion that further regulations
would be desirable and feels that by the next Town Meeting they will be able
to have an article ready.
The Chairman thanked Mr. Clark and his Committee for the time and
effort given to the project and Mr. Clark will present the report to Town
Meeting. The Committee retired from the meeting.
Hanscom Adv. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the ap-
om, Appt. pointment by the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission of Joan P. Crothers, ,r■
130 Emerson Gardens, representing CAPA.
By-Law The Board met with the By-Law Committee relative to the suggested
Committee changes of the Board and Town Counsel to the draft report presented last
week.
After discussion, Mr. Politi thanked the Committee for the work done
on the report and stated that the Board of Selectmen is charged with present-
ing warrant articles at Town Meeting and this article had been assigned to
him. He disagreed with someof the changes suggested and made a motion to
amend the warrant article as follows:
1. Delete the recommended change with respect to the use of
the Battle Green.
2. Delete the recommended change with respect to loam, sand and
gravel and eliminate the 25 cu. yd. requirement so that any
removal or placement of loam, sand and gravel would require
a permit.
3. Eliminate the Civil Defense Advisory Council for the reason
that the Council is not now functioning and it is within the
purvue of the Town Manager to set up a committee of depart-
ment heads to give him advice. If the Selectmen at some
point would like to establish and identify the need for a
committee they can establish an advisory committee for that
purpose.
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4. Retain the current provision that any acceptance of funds for
Civil Defense or equipment be with the approval of the Board
of Selectmen and not with the Town Manager as the By-Law Com-
mittee has recommended.
Mr. Sacco seconded the motion.
Mrs. Battin suggested that the Board defer voting on what the Board's
recommendations are regarding the report of the By-Law Committee until
a full Board is present.
Mr. Politi withdrew the motion.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the de-
cision of the Board on the By-Law Committee report until a full Board is
present.
The Chairman thanked the Committee for the work put into the report
and they retired from the meeting.
The Board discussed the letter of March 17 from Mr. David Reiner, Registrar
Chairman of the Lexington Democratic Town Committee submitting three of Voters
names as nominees for appointment of one Registrar of Voters. Appt.
It was Mr. Politi's feeling that the Chairman should interview each
of the nominees and come back to the Board with a recommendation.
Mr. Busa will call each nominee to determine their interest in and
qualifications for the appointment and make his recommendation to the
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Board next week.
Mr. Paul Mazerall, Tree Warden & Park Superintendent reported to Gypsy Moths
the Board relative to the Gypsy moth problem. He reported that last
year, using three sprayers, his crew was able to cover approximately
75% of the Town where the heaviest infestation of the Gypsy moth was
present. The cost of the material used, which was Dipel, was $35.00
per gallon with a cost projection of $38.00 per gallon for 1982.
He informed the Board that the State has carried out a ground survey
and forecasts a heavy infestation in many parts of Lexington this year.
He stated that because of the cold severe winter and two years of com-
plete defoliation to some trees, there could be a gradual decline of
many oak trees in Lexington. He stated that the State is still recom-
mending Dipel and there is a strong possibility of some form of reim-
bursement from the State to those towns that are using Dipel.
He referred the Board to its copies of the report from the State
Division of Forests and Parks which indicated 2,826,095 acres of
defoliation in the State of Massachusetts in 1981 and approximately
75% of Lexington had been infested. He stated that the problem is
now moving into the Cape area.
He stated that all the oak areas will be sprayed again this year
but he will not be able to get the whole town sprayed. He felt that
the problem was on the decline.
The Chairman thanked Mr. Mazerall for his report and expressed the
hope that citizens will contract to have their trees sprayed in an
effort to control the damage. Mr. Mazerall retired from the meeting.
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Elks The Chairman read a request from the Lexington Lodge No. 2204 Elks for
Ext. of permission to extend the hours of operation under the Club's Liquor License
Hours from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight on April 19.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, Mr. Politi abstaining, mmd
to grant an extension of hours from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 Midnight on April
19, 1982, to the Lexington Lodge No. 2204 Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks under its Club Liquor License.
Five Forks The Board discussed the request of Marion Dolan for additional striping
Striping at the Five Forks intersection and the Traffic Safety Committee's recommenda-
tion to approve the request.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request of
Marion Dolan for striping at the Five Forks intersection when DPW begins its
spring program. Ms. Dolan is to be so notified.
Muzzey School The Board met with the Muzzey School Conversion Committee and the four
developers who were the finalists to again review the proposals.
The Manager explained that he had met with the Committee on Saturday to
review the results of last week's Selectmen's meeting. He explained that
after the meeting, the Committee members felt that their efforts were not
clearly understood and were here to articulate their views and explain the
rationale for their 7-2 vote for commercial use of the building. All mem-
bers agreed that the abutting piece of land (soccer field) should be retained
in the ownership of the Town. Some of the members questioned the need for
senior center at this time and felt that it could wait until later as there
is a provision for the center now, although on a more limited basis. He
stated that he felt that the Committee had a difficult problem to solve and
finally settled on the four proposals to be presented to the Board. He
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reviewed the proposals again, explaining the details of each relative to
sale, lease, occupancy and use of the abutting piece of land.
Mr. George Harris, Chairman of the Committee, explained that working
within the charge to the Committee, the residential proposals were stronger
in the environmental aspects regarding parking and traffic. He stated that
the Committee felt that the proposal from the Lexington Housing Authority
would take too long to get through in terms of funding etc. and, therefore,
was ruled out. The Codman proposal, while it did address a social concern
relative to availability of moderate housing for "empty nesters" and young
couples, was ruled out because the price was not favorable to the Town.
He explained that the developer would make more money than the Town in that
they offered $405,000 and the provision for the senior center would easily
cost $400,000 and would negate the selling price. The proposal also re-
quired that the senior center be a separate building in the vacant land as
sale of the condos would be negatively affected if it were a part of the
main building. He explained that the Comeau proposal received minimum
support of the Committee due to the fact that it would change the facard
of the building by extending the upper level for congretage housing. They
felt that the traffic would be more extensive on week-ends and evenings
due to the arts center, club, cafeteria etc. that had been in the proposal.
He summarized that, considering the five items in the charge to the
committee, the strongest proposals were the commercial, with the best resi-
dential being Codman because it addressed young couples and "empty nesters."
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omm Mx. Don Giller, committee member, stated that his neighborhood sup-
ports the unanimous opinion of the Committee that the so zc:er field should
be removed from any conveyance of the property. He felt that the problem
with the commercial use was that it would be symbolic in that it would be
the first time to designate a major commercial use on the ease side of
Mass. Avenue and would open up the area between the center and East Lex-
ington Village for commercial use. He poi
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the building; that the cafeteria patronage could not be restricted as she
suggested; and that there would be no plausible way that the health and
fitness programs could be restricted to noontime and walkers. He stated
that the conference center would be leased primarily to the offices in v .he
building and used during business hours but the second priority would be for
the senior center and would be leased to others on non-business hours in-
cluding Saturdays and Sundays.
Mrs. Jacquelyn Smith of the Planning Board expressed concern regarding
the outright sale of the building and wondered if the citizens wanted to
lose control of this large piece of property at a one-time gain for the Town.
She also expressed concern that the Town was losing a chance at congregate
housing and missing an important chance to serve the elderly. She said that
she felt that service to the elderly was more important than providing a
senior center which is now partially provided. She expressed concern that
there were many unanswered questions and that there was a problem with leav-
ing the building empty for another year. She felt that it would be better
to address the questions now rather than to go to Town Meeting with no an-
swers to them and have a special Town Meeting which she felt was less ex-
pensive than heating Muzzey.
Mr. Hutchinson explained that the school had been drained and shut down
so that no heat is required, but that there had been problems with vandalism
and this would increase. He further stated that no one is interested in
leasing on a short-term basis.
Mrs. Laura Nichols of the Planning Board stated that she agreed with
Mrs. Smith that housing is one of the social needs that is not being met by
the Town and that it was where the most public good will be attained. She
stated that she favored a residential use of the building which would be
better for the neighborhood and preferred to see the land leased and not sold.
Mr. Jacob Gardner representing the Forum on Aging stated that they
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felt that none of the proposals presented met the needs as defined in the
Forum on Aging and Elderly needs workshop and recommended that the Board
refer back to the Committee with a more specific charge incorporating those
needs.
Mr. Politi expressed his concerns relative to the suggestion of re-
ferring back to the Committee with a narrower scope. He stated that he felt
that the Town was not dealing with a piece of property that developers were
"waiting in line" for. He pointed out that other communities were also
closing schools and having difficulty in finding developers. He felt that
the Elgin proposal provides a senior center that was long needed, provides
an initial purchase price to the Town and that the soccer field could be
kept open to assist the neighborhood. He asked that the committee members
express their views relative to having the matter referred back to them.
He wondered if a more specific charge might have brought out proposals that
met community needs and asked that the Committee be polled for its views.
Mr. Harris stated that he felt that it would be very difficult to
arrive at a more limited scope and that the five criteria in the charge had
been fair to developers. He stated that he felt that if they had to go
through the process again it would be difficult to come with a proposal
for a special town meeting before winter. He stated that they didn't get
very good proposals in the beginning and would be more difficult now.
Mr. Giller stated that he was concerned about losing time and felt
that it was quite likely that Town Meeting would favor a commercial use.
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He stated that hefelt that if another committee were appointed at the con-
clusion of Town Meeting it would be difficult to go through the process and
rm. come up with a special town meeting before winter. He said that he would
welcome the opportunity of the Board's narrowing the scope as soon as pos-
sible and challenged the committee to work with the neighborhood and the
rest of the Town in meeting that challenge and make a decision before Town
Meeting.
Dr. White stated that he felt that if there had been one criteria it
would have been easier, but agreed that it would be difficult to start the
process all over again. He felt that it would go well into next year.
Mr. Shunney stated that she agreed with all the other members and
felt that no better proposals would be forthcoming by repeating the process.
She pointed out that there were many problems associated with rehabili-
tating an old building and having a broader scope to work within would be
better for developers as it is a very costly for developers to submit pro-
posals.
Mr. Spencer stated that because of his feelings about family housing
he favored either referral back to the committee or a motion at Town Meet-
ing to aim the project toward subsidized housing so that the Housing Au-
thority could get a chance at it. He stated that he understood the prob-
lems related with this move and was pulled in both directions, but would
continue to speak for subsidized housing.
Mr. Busa stated that he felt that time was of the essence and that
if it were referred back to committee new members may have to be appointed
and a conclusion arrived at before August in order to have a town meeting
sometime before September or October. He felt that a use and developer
rim should be designated now.
Mrs. Battin stated that she wished to thank the Committee for the
hard work and long hours put in on a gargantuan task to complete in a
short space of time. She stated that she did like the Comeau concept of
leasing and the varied use did meet some of the Town's social goals, but
there were too many unanswered questions in her mind. She stated that she
was concerned with delay but felt that if the Board made a precipitous
choice now Town Meeting will defeat it and then it will be referred back,
to the Board again and the process will not be started until next summer.
She stated that she preferred to start the process right away for a special
town meeting in the fall and made the following motion:
Move to refer back to the Committee with a more detailed charge as
to use to be drafted by the Board of Selectmen in consultation with the
Planning Board, Recreation Committee, Human Services Committee, Council on
Aging, Housing Authority and Fair Housing Committee. (They are all con-
cerned with the social needs of the Town and land use.) Those drafting the
charge should consider the Town's social.,economics and land use goals and
look at the issues of congregate housing for the elderly, affordable hous-
ing for all ages, senior center, keeping the unstructured recreation land
open, lease vs. purchase, traffic, parking and neighborhood concerns, the
Committee should report back to the Selectmen in time for a special town
meeting to be held no later than December 15.
No one seconded the motion.
Mr. Politi moved to designate Elgin as the developer and commercial
use of the building.
Mr. Sacco seconded the motion.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3-1, Mrs. Battin
voting in the negative, to designate Elgin as the developer of Muzzey
Junior High School and the use of the building as commercial use.
Mr. Politi stated that his motion was contingent upon further nego-
tiations with the Town Manager and the developer and asked that, if possible, �■■
the neighbors be brought into it because he thought there was still some
hope for alleviating some of their concerns and winning over some of their
support.
The Manager stated that the Board has always charged its conversion
committees to go back to the neighborhood and this would be done again.
The Chairman expressed the appreciation of the Board to the Committee
for the hard work, and dedication put into the project and they retired from
the meeting.
Chamber of The Manager referred the Board to its copies of a request from the
Commerce Chamber of Commerce for permission to conduct its "Discovery in Lexington"
Banner days and the placement of a banner across Mass. Avenue. He requested a
decision from the Board relative to the request for the banner.
The Chairman stated that the policy of the Board was not to allow
banners in Town except for the Election Day banner. He felt that to allow
this would open up a series of requests from others and was not in favor of
type of advertising. The Board agreed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3-0, Mr. Sacco
abstaining, to refuse to grant permission to the Chamber of Commerce to
place a banner across Mass. Avenue during its "Discovery in Lexington" days.
Commuter Mr. Sacco informed the Board that he still gets calls and letters from
Bikeway people concerned with the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway in which they state
that they feel that they were not heard or they did not have an opportunity
to be heard and he made a motion that the Board have an open meeting between
the abutters, and the Bicycle Committee for the purpose of hearing the con-
cerns of the citizens.
Mr. Politi stated that he had made a similar motion the night that the
issue was voted upon but did not get a second at that time. He stated that
he felt that it was important, even though the neighbors were coming in at
the "eleventh hour" they had a right as citizens of the Town to make their
views known and have an opportunity to hear the proposal, ask questions of
the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager and the Committee and receive an-
swers to those questions. He stated that the neighbors came forth at the
"eleventh hour" but the Board, in its wisdom, deferred action and gave an
opportunity for further neighborhood comment and a review of the proposals.
He seconded Mr. Sacco's motion.
Mrs. Battin stated that she felt uncomfortable about taking this
action without a full Board. She said that the Board has often had citizens
say that they haven't been heard when they mean that the Board didn't agree
with them. She stated that she thought it had ample public discussion as
it had a prior public meeting at Cary and discussions before the Board. She
said that she was concerned about affording one group this opportunity and
that it would set a precedent. She stated that she would prefer to defer
the decision until a full Board was present, if Mr. Sacco agreed and
stated that if the Board chose to vote now she would vote "No" at this time.
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Mr, Sacco reminded Mrs. Battin that there was not a full Board present
when the Muzzey decision was arrived at last week and he preferred not to
defer the matter.
Mr. Busa stated that he had no problem with deferring because he felt
the earliest possible time to have the citizens in to listen to their pros
and cons would be during Town Meeting on an evening that Town Meeting did
not meet.
Mr. Sacco withdrew his motion. ,..
The Board discussed the upcoming committee a.pp intments and a list- Committees
ing of vacancies will be published in the Minute Man with requests for
volunteers to serve.
Mr. Politi informed the Board that he will ask the Board to appoint
a committee to review the Selectmen/Town Manager Act. He stated that it
would not be in terms of deciding whether or not the Selectmen/Town Mana-
ger form of government should be continued as that decision has been made.
He stated that after ten years of experience with the Act that it is im-
portant to review the Act as the By-Laws are reviewed. He stated that he
had mentioned it to Mr. Hutchinson and he had pointed out certain things
that do need correction such as fiscal years and budgetary process items,
etc.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0, by roll call Executive
vote, Mr. Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Politi and Mr. Sacco, to go into Execu- Session
tive Session for the purpose of discussing the reputation and character
of an individual who is aware of the meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
11:15 P.M.
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j/tik SELECTMEN'S MEETING
# March 29, 1982
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select-
men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, March 29, 1982 at
7:30 P.M. Chairman Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Politi and Mr. Sacco; Mr. Hutchin-
son, Town Manager; Miss Adler, Assistant to the Town Manager and Miss Casey,
Executive Clerk were present.
The Chairman convened the meeting and called upon Mr. Ben Goodman Hub Bus
of the Hub Bus Lines who was requesting a fare increase and a longer term Lines
contract.
Mr. Goodman informed the Board that he had met with our Transporta-
tion Committee and discussed the problem of standees and a possible change
in time schedules. The question of a longer term contract was also dis-
cussed.
M . Fred Rosenberg, Chairman of the Transportation Advisory Com-
mittee, informed the Board that when they had met with Mr. Goodman he had
brought to their attention a new State Law that allows the State to buy
vehicles and then lease them to private operators for intercity bus ser-
vice. Mr. Goodman felt that he would require the route rights to be eli-
gible to apply. Mr. Goodman felt that the Town should support his osii-
rm. tion in this respect.
Mr. Hutchinson stated that he felt that the Board should support
the recommendation of the Transportation Committee and extend the contract
to June 1 and invite the riders to give the Board comments relative to the
service provided. He stated that he felt that the project should be put
out to bid again so that Hub Bus can compete with other bidders in pro-
viding a certain level of service before a rate increase was agreed upon.
Mac. Rosenberg stated that during the discussion with Mr, Goodman a
number of ligitimate concerns were raised and the Committee would need
more time to properly address them and report back to the Board.
The Manager suggested that the Board defer action until there is a
full Board present and more input is available. The Board agreed to
bring up the extension of the license at next week's meeting and have a
further meeting within a few weeks.
Mr. Myron Rosenblum of the Lexington Committee for a Nuclear Weapons Nuclear
Freeze and Committee members met with the Board to discuss Article 39 of Weapons
the Warrant. He stated that the article proposed that the Town officials Committee
and Town Meeting approve the appropriation of $3,000 for the purpose of
reviewing the State Civil Defense Agency's "Relocation Instructions" which
they felt raised many questions relative to the protection of the citi-
zens from the physical, physiological and psychological affects of a nu-
clear bomb attack in this vicinity. The money would be spent for the
printing and distribution of its report. The review would be performed
by recognized experts, such as civil defense officials, scientists,
physicians and informed laymen and would determine whether or not the
State plan was realistic for the Town. He stated that this study should be
considered as a separate entity and not part of a "Nuclear Arms Freeze" as
they had covered this aspect during the past year by obtaining more than
5,000 signatures in Lexington which were used to draw the attention ofon-
gress to the position of a significant number of voters in the Town. "
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The Manager stated that he did not feel that the Town, at this time,
should appropriate the sum of $3,000 for this purpose as the Town can appoint
a committee to make this review and report back to the Board and the com-
munity. He agreed with the Committee that the Civil Defense Plan was really
not realistic and perhaps a committee could be formed before Town Meeting
would address the article.
The Board agreed with the Manager and the appointment of such a com-
mittee will be discussed at a later meeting. The Board assured the Com-
mittee that, if possible, within the motion as written, they would support
them.
The Chairman thanked Mr. Rosenblum and his committee and they retired
from the meeting.
Taft Avenue The residents of the Taft Avenue area met with the Board relative to
request a request for "Caution Children" signs on Taft Avenue. The Traffic Safety
for Traffic Committee report indicated that the warrants for such signs were not met
Sign and the request should be denied as previously recommended.
Mr. Eric Clarke, member of the Traffic Safety Committee, informed the
Board that the Committee had gone out to the area twice and reviewed the
traffic situation and had voted, unanimously, to recommend denial of the
request as it did not meet the requirements by State regulations.
Mr. Joseph Petner of 30 Taft Avenue addressed the Board and pointed
out that the area was within 500 feet of a playground and school bus stops
and, therefore, did meet one of the requirements. He pointed out that
there has been an increase in the population of children in the area, also.
Residents of the area spoke in favor of the request and one pointed out
that there are large trees in the area that do obstruct the view of opera-
tors.
Mr. Petner presented a video tape of the area looking down Taft
Avenue toward Mass. Avenue and another area at Daniels Street showing the
traffic about 4:30 p.m.
After reviewing the tape, the Board discussed the request again,
and Mr. Politi stated that he felt that the Board should approve the re-
quest of the residents.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re-
quest of the residents of the Taft Avenue area for the installation of a
traffic sign at a location to be determined by the Town Traffic Engineer
with the approval of the Traffic Safety Committee.
The residents of the area present thanked the Board and they retired
from the meeting.
League of Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re-
Women Voters quest of the League of Women Voters of Lexington to sell informational
material in Cary Hall Lobby during Town Meeting.
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The Chairman read a request from Cumberland Farms Dairy, Inc. for Video Game
permission to place a video game machine in store #3306, on Mass. Avenue Lic. Request
in East Lexington. Cumberland
After discussion, the Board agreed to deny the request. Farms
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to deny the re-
quest of Cumberland Farms Dairy, Inc. for a license to place a video game
machine in Store #3306 in Lexington on the grounds that the general good,
order and welfare of Lexington requires such denial in that the operation
of such a device at that location would allow use by minors and would en-
courage minors to congregate in inappropriate surroundings.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request Water
of the Director of Public Works for the following water abatements: Abatements
Gary Hayward 38 Dexter Road $45.00 Incorrect reading
(customer)
Donald Gray 58 Liberty Ave. $450.00 Incorrect reading
(customer)
The Chairman read the recommendation of the Police Chief to revoke Taxi
the taxi driver license of James F. Foley and requested that the matter Driver
be tabled as it may require a public hearing and notification to Mr. Lic.
Foley.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the rec-
or► ndation of the Police Chief to revoke the taxi driver license of
pimm James F. Foley.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Registrar
Mary Abegg, 261 Waltham Street as Registrar of votersas the Democratic of Voters.
representative. Dem.
The Chairman requested that the discussion of the Commuter Bike Commuter
Path be tabled until next week when Mr. Crain would be present. Bike Path
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the
discussion of the Commuter Bike Path until next week.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re- Auctioneer
newal of the Auctioneer License for Allen C. Lannom Lic.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a One Day One Day
Liquor License to the Maria Hastings P.T.O. for April 30, 1982 at John F. Lig. Lic.
Kennedy Hall. Mr. Politi abstained from voting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to issue a One Day One Day
Auctioneer License to Elaine Wiesen, 5 Powers Court, for April 30, 1982 Auctioneer
at John F. Kennedy Hall - benefit auction for Maria Hastings P.T.O. Lie.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Minutes
Minutes of March 8, as corrected.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, Mr. Politi One Day
abstaining, to ratify the poll vote of March 24 for issuance of a One Lig. Lic.
Day Liquor License for Lex-Hi-Band Fund Committee for March 27.
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Ree. Coin. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request
Parade of the Lexington Recreation Committee to conduct their annual "Opening Day"
parade on Saturday, April 24. Final plans to be coordinated with the Police
Chief and the Manager.
Bedford St. The Manager informed the Board that a request had been received from
Hartwell Ave. the Executive Office of Transportation that the Chairman of the Board be
I arrett Rd. authorized to formally request monies available to Lexington from Chapter 732
Chap. 90 of the Acts of 1981 and Chapter 570 of the Acts of 1980 be approved for ex-
penditure for Engineering Services and construction design plans and speci-
fications on Route 2A (Marrett Road)and Route 4 and 225 (Bedford Street) .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Chair-
man to formal_ly, request Assistant Secretary, Patrick J. Moynihan, of the Ex-
ecutive Office of Transportation to formally request that monies available to
Lexington from Chapter 732 o f the Acts of 1981 and Chapter 570 o f the Acts
of 1980 in the amounts of $66,857 and $53,951 respectively be approved for
expenditure by the Town of Lexington. These monies will be used for engin-
eering services in the design of construction plans and specifications for
State Highway, specifically portions of Route 2A CHarrett Road) and Route 4
and 225 (Bedford Street) .
Budget The Board and the Manager discussed budget items and Articles in the
Items warrant. Input from Mr. Baran of the Human Services Committee was discussed
-Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to amend Article 38
of the Warrant to indicate $3,000 for a traffic study for Lexington Center.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to remove $70,000
from the budget for the all-weather track and indicate $70,000 additional
in Account #5400 - Highway Maintenance.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to provide $15,000
to Article 4 for the library payroll.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to provide $6,000
for Account #5250 - Building Maintenance.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the dis-
cussion of $10,000 funding for Mystic Valley until Mr. Crain returned.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the Hu-
man Services Committee recommendation for funding for CMAC in the amount
of $5,000.
, The Board discussed the Center traffic problems and Mrs. Battin re-
ported that the replies from the surveys are coming in nicely.
Mr. Sacco asked if there would be some mechanism that would allow the
Board to have a timely report relative to the returns from the new parking
meters. Mr. Tonaszuck reported that they have pooled the revenues and they
have not been broken down by sections, but that the bulk of the parking fine
money comes directly from the immediate Center and that can be segregated.
Mr. Sacco stated that with the amount of concern that was generated
with the implementation of the parking plan, one of the first items that
merchants, employers and employees who have and are putting money i
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