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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-BOS-min } 1s SELECTMEN'S MEETING . y} F May1982 O A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select- men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, May 3, 1982 at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Crain, Mr. Politi and Mr. Sacco; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Miss Adler, Assistant to the Town Manager and Miss Casey, Executive Clerk were present. The Board met with Mr. David G. Kocher of 4 Nickerson Road, relative Nickerson to a petition from the residents of Nickerson Road to require that the Road cables for television be installed underground. Mr. Kocher informed the CATV Board that the residents wish to eventually have all utility wiring under- ground as the electric service is presently. Mr, Kocher expressed concern that the CATV company had already installed the cables onto the existing poles. Mr. John Castro, representative of Adams-Russell, informed the Board that the approximate cost to install these cables underground would be in the vicinity of $10,000 to $12,000. Mr. Page, Chairman of the CATV Committee informed the Board that he had spoken to Mr. Henchey of Adams-Russell at the time the petition came pow in and was informed that if any other utilities were above ground, the cables would be so installed. The Manager stated that he had talked with the Public Works Dept. and was informed that the Town cannot tell a utility company that they can- not use the poles when there is an existing line overhead. M . Crain asked whether or not this was a statute. Miss Adler will investigate the matter further and report back to the Board. Concern was expressed by the Board that a precedent would be set if the Town required the CATV company to install underground wiring on Nick- erson Road. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to reissue the Liquor Lig. Lie License issued to Cory's Restaurant as the original had been lost. Cory's Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue two One Day One Day Liquor Licenses to RAEDAAC Association of W. R. Grace for May 13 and Liq. Lic. May 22. Mr. Bolin abstained from voting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the mix- Minutes utes of the Selectmen's Meeting of March 22 as corrected. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request Traffic of Mr. Paul Weene, Director, Pleasant Brook Pool Corporation, for warning Safety signs and crosswalk on Mason Street. Corn. r f Sewer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted the intent to take , Easements the following sewer easements as authorized on Article 19 of the 1978 Town Meeting, Article 11 and Article 13 of the 1982 Town Meeting: mod Worthen Road Grant Place Harbell Avenue Lee Avenue Clematis Road Wachusett Drive Stratham Road Constable Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Con- Bond stable Bond in the amount of $5,000 000 for Roy J. Murphy. AMPS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the con- Contract tract agreement with Advanced Mobile Phone Service (Bell System) , subject to review of Town Counsel, with the following payments: $15,000 for the first five years; $18,000 for the second; $22,000 for the third and $28,000 for the fourth. Mr. Crain abstained from voting. Gypsy Moth Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Chair- Funds man to sign an agreement with the State for a grant of funds available for the Gypsy Moth Control Program. There was no Executive Session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:00 P.M. A true record, Attest: mai i i ,_,,ed,:„:„. Li?, 0 cutive Cleric7 { .5 J }} a" 4y4 SELECTMEN'S MEETING rift �...- May 5, 1982 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Wednesday, May 5, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Crain, Mr, Politi, Mr. Sacco; Mr, Hutchinson, 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 read the request of Barbara Traf .f. Saf. Gryboski for a warning sign on a curve on Mason Street. Mason St. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request of Barbara Gryboski for a warning sign on a curve at 1 Mason Street. A request from the Lexington Post No. 3007 Veterans of Foreign Wars V.F.W. to license a pinball machine and space invaders game on the premises of Pinball 2 Hayes Lane was read by the Chairman. Machine Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to deny the request of Lexington Post No. 3007 Veterans of Foreign Wars for a license to oper- ate a pinball machine and space invaders game on the premises of 2 Hayes ■"" Lane on the grounds that the general good, order and welfare of Lexington requires such denial in that the operation of such devices at this location would allow use by minors attending meetings in the building. The Transportation Advisory Committee met with the Board to discuss LEXP E S the revised motion for Article 26 as follows: Article 26 Article 26. MOTION: (a) That the sum of $201,000 be appropri- ated for a local transportation system, including purchase or lease of vehicles with the approval of the Selectmen, that to raise such amount $19,000 be transferred from the appropriation voted under Article 69 of the Warrant for the 1981 Annual Town Meeting, that $182,000 be raised in the tax levy, and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to apply for, accept and expend funds from the M,B.T.A. or any other agency in connection with such local transportation system, and to contract with a private company to provide transportation services. b That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to enter into a lease purchase agreement for vehicles in connection with such local transportation system. (Item (b) of the revised motion would require a 2/3 vote of Town Meeting) . The Chairman and the Town Manager reiterated their concerns regarding be- coming involved in a transportation business. -- Town Meet. The Board discussed a possible recess of Town Meeting and it was agreed Recess that should a recess be called, a reconvening date of June 16 would be sug- gested to Town Meeting. simmi Battle The Chairman reported to the Board that he had received complaints Green over the week-end relative to the use of the Battle Green. He stated that people had complained that there were frisbie games, sunbathing and other inappropriate activities on the Green. Mr. Cohen explained that the new By-Law cannot be sent to the Attorney General for approval until after the referendum period which is five days after the close of Town Meeting after which the Attorney General has ninety days in which to act. The new By-Law must then be published in the Minute- Man before it becomes effective. He concluded that this would mean that the old By-Law would be in effect until after the summer. The Town Manager stated that he, too, had received complaints about the use of the Green and would contact the Police Department for enforcement of the By-Law. There was no Executive Session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:00 F.M. A true record, Attest: mwd • - .,cutive Clerk ic SELECTMEN'S MEETING p.. May 10, 1982 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building on Monday, May 10, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Crain, 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 on the Town Manager. Honorary Mr. Hutchinson informed those present that a request had been received from Fire Chief the Historical Society to acknowledge the service to the Town by Mr. Elli- Mr. Ellison son F. Beckwith relative to his interest and restoration of the Town's first F. Beck- motorized fire engine. Mr. Hutchinson read a report from the Fire Chief With. outlining the history of the engine which is a 1911 American LaFrance and went into service in Lexington in 1912. Town Meeting formally voted to sell the engine to the Historical Society in November, 1960 and Mr. Beckwith began his restoration process of obtaining missing parts to its final paint job with 24 books of genuine gold leaf. The engine is now a part of the annual April 19th parade. rim The Chairman presented a plaque to Mr. Beckwith designating him an Honorary Fire Chief of the Town of Lexington in recognition of his dedication to the restoration of the Town's first motorized fire engine and as Chairman of the Historical Society's oversight committee for the vehicle. Mr. Beckwith thanked the Chairman for the honor bestowed on him and thanked the members of the committee and others who had assisted him in helping to restore the engine, giving of their time and effort to make it possible for the Town. Mr. Beckwith and members of the Historical Society present retired from the meeting. The Board discussed the Murray/Sullivan/Jellis dog hearing conducted Dog Hearin on April 28. Murray/ Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the rec- Sullivan/ ommendation of Mr. Politi, who presided at the hearing, to inform Mr. Sul- Jellis livan by certified mail "that this dog be removed from the legal boundaries of the Town of Lexington within fifteen (15) days of the date of the letter. If at the end of the fifteen days the dog is not removed, it will be picked up by the Animal Control Officer and will be under the jurisdiction of the Leash Law Administrator. Mr. Sullivan is also to be informed of his rights under Section 157 of Chapter 140 of the General Laws of Massachusetts. The Board also voted to inform Ms. Wendy L. Jellis, by certified mail that her dog "must be restrained and be kept within strict compliance with the Lexington Leash Law or court action will be taken by the Board of Selectmen." A copy of the Leash Law is to be enclosed with the letter. - 2 - One Day Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a One Day Liq. Lic. Liquor License to RAEDACC Association of W. R. Grace & Co. for May 29, 1982. Mr. Politi abstained from voting. mini Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minu- tes of the Selectmen's Meeting of March 29, 1982. Taxi Cab Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve renewal Lies. of the following cabs of the Arlex Taxi Corp: Registration #4209 Registration #4210 Registration #4211 " 4215 l` 4216 CATV The Board discussed the memo from Ms. Adler relative to her invesi- Nic er on gation of the request of the Nickerson Road residents to have the CATV Road cables underground and the Company's willingness to remove the present overhead cables and place underground at the residents' expense. Mr. gain pointed out that the request was not taken into consideration when the final license negotiations were made and the matter should be looked into further. Mr. Hutchinson is to contact Mr. Kocher and see if some form of negotiations can be reached with the residents. Committee Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the follow- Appts. ing committee appointments of the Manager: Conservation Recreation Carolyn Wilson to Recreation Committee for a three-year term. John Eddison to Conservation Commission for a three-year term. There was no Executive Session. mod Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:55 P.M. A true record, Attest: lak,/).jc,<. //, 0- a47Executive Clerk fL()-c6 SELECTMEN'S MEETING r.. May 12, 1982 1 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building on Wednesday, May 12, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Crain, Mr. Politi, Mr. Sacco; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; ifiss,Adl Assistant to the Town Manager and Miss Casey, Executive Cletk.were pros ntki The Chairman convened the meeting and read a request from the Lexing- Battle ton Lodge #2204+ Elks for permission to use the Battle Green for its annual Green Flag Day Ceremony on June 14 at 7:00 P.M. Elks Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re- quest of the Lexington Lodge No. 2204 Elks for the use of the Battle Green on June 14 at 7:00 P.M. for its annual Flag Day Ceremony. Mr. Crain is to represent the Board at the ceremony. The Manager reported to the Board that he had received a letter this Police afternoon from the Police Union indicating that they had accepted the last Union Pm offer for the Police Contract which is consistent with the wage guidelines Contract established by the Board which was slightly inexcess of 7%. He is to have more information for the Monday meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0, by roll call Executive voted, Mr. Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr, Crain, Mr. Politi and Mr. Sacco to go Session into Executive Session to discuss matters of litigation with no intention of resuming the open session. After discussion, the Board voted to adjourn at 7:50 P.M. A true record, Attest: Executive Clerk Joy \.‘1J ,i> SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 17, 1982 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select- men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, May 17, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Crain, Mr. Politi, Mr, Sacco; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Miss Adler, Assist- ant to the Town Manager and Miss Casey, Executive Clerk were present. The hairman convened the meeting and announced that he had received Lig. Lic. correspondence from the Drummer Boy Condominium Association that the hear- Hearing ing scheduled for 7:30 P.M. on the application of the Middlesex Tennis Middlesex Club for an All Alcoholic Beverages License conflicted with the annual Tennis Clb meeting of the Drummer Boy Condominium Association. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn the hear- ing on the application of the Middlesex Tennis Club for an All Alcoholic Beverages License scheduled for 7:30 P.M. in order to give the abutters an opportunity to present their views. Mrs. Jacguie Smith of the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission met with Hanscom the Board to report on the 18 month review for the Noise Rules at Hanscom Field Field by the firm of Harris, Miller and Miller. She reported that the Mass- Comm. port staff is now preparing its recommendation to the MPA Board on the fu- ture of the NoiseRules which should be the subject of a public hearing late in May. She reported that the Commission feels that the lobbying roup for getting rid of the Night Rules at Hanscom is fairly strong and that surround- ing towns should speak out and require a standard and inform Massport they don't want the noise to grow past the levels of 1981. The Commission requested approval of the Board to make recommenda- tions to Massport relative to the Noise Rules. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the follow-- ing recommendations of the Hanscom Field Commission to Massport relative to the Noise Rules at Hanscom: The Noise Rules should remain as they are while Massport undertakes the following studies: The impact of establishing a maximum allowable ddA level as a requirement for use of Hanscom: The impact of a range of options on night operations from an absolute curfew to a voluntary one; The impact of a noise-related landing fee; The impact of a change to a 3000 f t. IFR departure ceiling; and The impact of a preferential runway. Mrs. Smith requested acceptance by the Board of the recommendation of the League of Women Voters that they be allowed to submit the name of a - 2 - candidate to fill the vacancy in the Sierra Club representation who would .� then be approved by the Board of Selectmen as there was no candidate from the Sierra Club. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-1 Mr. Busa voting mmd in the negative, to accept the recommendation that the League of Women Voters submit the name of a candidate to fill a vacancy in the Sierra Club representation on the Hanscom Field Commisison, such candidate to be approved by the Board of Selectmen. Selectmen/ Mr. Politi informed the Board that a member of the Board had expressed Tn. Mgr. Act an interest in expanding the Selectmen/Town Manager Act Review Committee to Review Com. seven members and that he had no objection to the suggestion. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to expand the Select- men/Town Manager Act Review Committee to be comprised of seven members. Mrs. Battin stated that the TMMA had suggested that a member of the original Structure of Town Government Committee that drew up the Selectmen/ Town Manager Act be included also if the Board would expand the committee to one more member. Mrs. Battin suggested that Mr. Frederick Frick be in- cluded from this committee to provide continuity and experience. Mrs. Battin referred to the charge to the Committee which "shall recom- mend appropriate changes and/or revisions to be considered by the Selectmen and Town Meeting' and asked if this would also include the substantive issues such as the powers and duties and the mode of selection of boards, commis- sions and officials referred to in a recent letter from the TMMA. Mr. Politi stated that the charge was patterned almost directly after the charge that the Board adopted when appointing the By-Law Committee and it spoke for itself. He stated that the Committee is being charged to look at the Act, review it and make recommended changes both procedural and sub- stantive with the exception that the issue of whether or not Lexington should have a Selectmen/Town Manager form of government is not within the charge of the Committee. Mrs. Battin stated that if the charge was broad enough to include the substantive issues, she felt that there should be an attorney on the com- mittee and suggested that Mr. Peter Agnes be appointed also. Mr. Politi stated that he was opposed to expanding the Committee membership beyond the seven members. Mrs. Battin moved to expand the Committee to include Mr. Frick and Mr. Agnes. There was no second to the motion. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Arthur C. Smith, Mary W. Miley, Dan H. Fenn, Jr. , Lincoln P. Cole, Jr. , Homer J. Hage- dorn, Fred C. Bailey and Anne R. Scigliano to the Selectmen/Town Manager Act Review Committee. Mrs. Margaret Rawls, Chairman of the TMMA Executive Committee, stated she felt that she could speak for the Committee, although they had not met on this particular point, and would oppose the appointment of Mr. Cole as he is currently serving as Town Moderator. Members of the Board pointed out to Mrs. Rawls that during Town Meet- ing debate on the issue, Mr. Cole has stated that he would step down as Moderator which would remove the conflict of interest problem. Mrs. Rawls stated that she wanted the record to show that she disagreed. 3 -. Selectmen's Meeting May 17, 1982 Urn motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Traf- Traffic fic Rules and Orders of Lexington, adopted by the Board of Selectmen on Rules & November 13, 1967 be amended as submitted by the Director of Public Works/ Orders Engineering. The Manager reported to the Board that the Police contract for Police Patrolmen and Sergeants had been settled at a little more than 7% for Contract FY '83, cost be be $74,000. There was no Executive Session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:05 P.M. A true record, Attest: _ /A it,I C C?" ipmm Ex cutive Clerk t, L„ (1' g SELECTMEN'S MEETING raw 1 • May 19, 1982 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select- men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Wednesday, May 19, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr, Crain, Mr. Politi, Mr. Sacco; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Miss Adler, Assist- ant to the Town Manager and Miss Casey, Executive Clerk were present. The Chairman convened the meeting and read a letter from Mr. Michael Battle Hanafin of the Battle Green Motor Inn requesting approval of the Board Green for reopening of rooms 101-117; 120; 122-130; and 201-230. Motor Inn Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re- opening of rooms 101-117; 120; 122-120; and 201-230 of the Battle Green Motor Inn subject to review of the Manager with the Building Commissioner and the Health Director. Mr. Hutchinson is to report on Monday night. Mr. Sacco submitted the charge for the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway Minuteman Committee. Commuter Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Bikeway following charge for the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway Committee: Com. Charge 1. To perform a complete evaluation of all direct costs in- cluding maintenance and policing to the Town of Lexington. 2. To assess the cost of all in-kind services to be provided by any Town Department. 3. To conduct public hearings to solicit additional input from Town citizens in a proper forum. 4. To assess environmental impact to wetlands or other prop- erties along the route. All recommendations studies shall be reported to the Board of Selectmen by August 31, 1982. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the Minuteman following people to the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway Committee: Commuter James F. Crain, Robert F. Sacco, Thomas B. Fortmann, Robert A. Cataldo, Jr. ,Bikeway Susan S. Solomon, Edward P. Shannon and Elaine P. Adler. Com. Appt. The Board discussed the request of Mr. Francis M. Donnelly, Pre - Mystic sident of the Board. of Directors of Mystic Valley Mental Health Center Valley for names of potential members from Lexington to its Board of Directors. Mental Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to submit the Health following names to Mr. Donnelly for consideration for appointment to Mystic Valley Mental Health Board of Directors: Mr. Lawrence Kernan, Ms, Carol Tiffany and Ms. Nancy Adler. 4 - 2 Traff.. Saf. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request Adams/Han- of Mr. Charles A. Winchester for an investigation of the traffic conditions cock Sts. at Adams and Hancock Streets. mow Hub Bus The Board discussed the request of the Transportation AdvisoryCom- Lines mittee to send a letter to Mr. Mark Cutler of the Executive Office of Trans- portation and Construction to include the Hub Bus Lines application to lease vehicles from the State. This letter was requested by Mr. Goodman in order to be a part of the Intercity Bus Capital Assistance Program. The Manager explained that the Board was not committed to any particu- lar vendor by sending this letter. Mr. Crain expressed concern that some wording should be in the letter indicating that the Town would not be supportive of Hub Bus Lines obtaining the busses unless they specifically designated for Lexington use. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re- quest of the Transportation Advisory Committee that a letter be sent to Mr. Mark Cutler of the Executive Office of Transportation and Construction supporting Hub Bus Lines application to lease vehicles from the State. Mr. Busa, Mr. Hutchinson and Mrs. Arnold are to draw up the letter incorpor- ating Mr. Crain's suggestion that it be so worded to designate that the busses be used for Lexington use. Transfer 4 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re- quest of the Town Manager for a transfer from the Reserve Fund in the amount of $1600.00 to Account #2935 -- Office Services - Copier. Bomag Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the sale mind Sale of the Bomag to the Town of Easton for $30,000 and have the Town Manager execute the necessary documents. Cataldo Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the exten- Lease sion of the Cataldo Lease for Open Land for farming through November 29, 1983 consistent with the rental fee charged by the Conservation Commission. Fire Truck The Board and the Manager discussed the lease/purchase options sub- mitted by the Capital Expenditures Committee for acquisition of a new ladder truck for the Fire Department. It was the Manager's recommendation, and the Board concurred, that the present budget process be unchanged and deal with the problem in the next budget process. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Manager to write to the Capital Expenditures Committee to relay the decision of the Board with regard to the purchase of a new fire truck and express the appreciation of the Board to the Committee for presenting the options. Easements Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Rockville temporary construction easements for Rockville Avenue. Avenue - 3r.. Selectmen's Meeting May 19, 1982 ,7 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0, by roll call vote, Mr. Busa, Mrs. Baton, Mr. Crain, Mr. Politi and Mr. Sacco, to go into Executive Session, with no intention of resuming the open session, for the purpose of discussing real estate matters. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. A true record, Attest: t f EA41:(;-b7 - (?61L41t- utive Cluck. raw y N y `� ` SELECTMEN' MEETING r.. ,1 May 24, 1982 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select- men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, May 24, 1982 at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Crain, Mr. Politi and Mr. Sacco; Mr. Hutchinson; Town Manager, Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Miss Adler, Assist- ant to the Town Manager and Miss Casey, Executive Clerk were present. The Chairman convened the meeting and reopened the hearing on the Liq. Lic. application of the Middlesex Racquet and Swim Club for an All Alcoholic Middlesex Beverages License which was adjourned on May 17. Racquet & The Chairman stated that approval had been granted by the Board of Swim Club Appeals, Building Commissioner and Board of Health. Notices of this hearing had been published in the Lexington Minuteman on May 6 and all abutters had been notified by certified mail. Mr. Conroy, Attorney for the Club, explained that only members and their guests would be served and that there was a computer at the main desk which registered membership and recorded entering members. No one in the audience spoke in opposition and the Chairman read one letter from an abutter who opposed granting the license. There were two people in the audience that spoke in favor. Upon motion duly made and seconded, Mr. Politi abstaining, it was voted issue an All Alcoholic Beverages License to the Middlesex Racquet and Swim Club. Hours of operation to be 12:00 Noon to 11:00 P.M. seven days per week. The Board met with Mr. Goodman of the Hub Bus Lines relative to Hub Bus his request for an extension of service and a rate increase. Commuters Lines using the bus service had been made aware of the meeting and were given an opportunity to comment on service. Generally, the patrons were pleased with the service and courtesy of the drivers. The main compaint was the quality of the equipment being used and missed runs. Mr. Crain brought up the subject of radios in the busses which had been previously discussed. Mr. Goodman informed the Board that he had put in radios but they did not work in the City of Boston. Mr. Busa asked if a higher frequency of radio could be used. Mr. Goodman stated that they were available, but some would not function in the City of Boston anyway, and they were costly. He stated that future use of them depended on the availability of funds and equipment from the State. The Manager suggested that the idea of receiving proposals from Mr. Goodman and competitors and a multi-year arrangement to allow some stability to commuters with the Transportation Advisory Committee and extend the contract to August 1. ?"` Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to extend the con- ! ___._- - 2 - tract with the Hub Bus Lines to August 1, pending information from Mr. Good- man relative to gas prices at the time of the last increase and today's prices to the Manager. Parker School Mr. Cohen requested the Board to sign the Parker School lease to be Lease held in escrow until the remaining landscape work is completed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the lease for the Parker School with John R. Clarke & Associates, Inc. Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's meeting of April 5. There was no Executive Session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:00 P.M. A true copy, Attest: 1ti x, 7 t E ecutive Cleric