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SELECTME ' MEETING
fk- June 7, 1982
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select-
men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, June 7, 1982 at
7:30 P.M. Chairman Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Politi; Mr. Hutchinson, Town
Manager, Mr, Cohen, Town Counsel; Miss Adler, Assistant to the Town Mana-
ger and Miss Casey, Executive Clerk were present.
The Board met with Dr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Peter Crofts, and Mr. William Nei VoTec
Churchill of the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School relative School
to the proposal that the school include fast foodmmanagement training in
its curriculum.
Mr. Cohen stated that he would not participate in the discussion due
to the fact that he represents both the Town and the School.
Dr. Fitzgerald explained that the School Committee had voted to begin
cooperative planning with Lexington Town Officials and begin negotiating a
detailed contract with the McDonald's Corporation. He stated that the
school is presently operating food service from breakfast through evening
adult education. The proposal would be that McDonald T s would furnish all
equipment for a restaurant and the students would manage the restaurant
under supervision dealing in all aspects of fast food management. The pro-
pow
j ected hours of operation would be 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. , Monday
through Saturday to accommodate the public.
Dr. Fitzgerald stated that he saw no problem with continuing the Fed-
erally subsidized lunch option for students who desired it.
The Chairman thanked Dr. Fitzgerald for the presentation and expressed
approval and good wishes of the Board on the project.
Dr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Crofts and Mr. Churchill thanked the Board for
the opportunity to explain the project and they retired from the meeting.
As there was no representation from the Boston Edison Company for the Hearing
hearing scheduled for 7:45 p.m. , the Chairman requested that the matter be Bos. Ed.
tabled. Conduit
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the hearing Lowell St,
scheduled for 7:45 p.m. on the application of the Boston Edison Company for
permission to install conduit in Lowell Street for the Harrington Park Of-
fice Condominium.
The Board met with Mr. Cornelius P. Cronin, Adjutant, and Mr. Diran Am. Leg.
M. Semonian, Treasurer of the Stanley Hill Post, No. 38, American Legion Trust Fnd
who presented a check to the Town in the amount of $2,000. Mr. Cronin ex-
plained that authorization for acceptance of the gift to establish a trust
fund, interest of which is to be used to help defray expenses for Patriots'
Day, Memorial Day and Veterans' Day celebrations, was voted under Article 47
of the 1982 Annual Town Meeting.
The Chairman, on behalf of the Town, accepted the check and expressed
appreciation to the Stanley Hill Post for the gift and the community spirit
shown through the years.
Mr. Cronin and Mr. Semonian retired from the meeting.
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LEXPRESS The Transportation Committee met with the Board to request approval of
Rates an increase in LEXPRESS pass rates for 1982-83.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the follow-
ing LEXP E S pass rates for 1982-83: mod
Regular Senior
Through June 30 $55.00 $30.00
Six Months 35.00 1,5.o0
Three Months 25.00 10.00
One month Otay & June only) 10.00 5.00
Family Maximum 175.00
Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table approval of
the minutes of the Selectmen's meeting of April 12 until Mr. Crain's return.
Boy Scouts The Board discussed the request from Mr. Albert H. Gottschalk, Scout-
master, Minuteman Council Boy Scouts of America, that a gift be sent to
the Boy Scout Troup of Westerham, Kent, England on the occasion of the 75th
anniversary of world scouting. Robert Hynes of 5 Whipple Road will be among
the special troup of American scouts attending the celebration.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to inform Mr, Gottschalk
that the Town would send a gift with Robert Hynes to be presented to the Boy
Scout Troup of Westerham, Kent, England with greetings from the Town of Lex-
ington.
Water Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the follow-
Abatements ing water abatements:
J. McDevitt 17 Hamilton Road $45.00 Incorrect meter reading
D. Garvin 15 Smith Avenue 90.00 Incorrect meter reading
J. Casello 82 Ward Street 33.75 Estimate adjusted
B. Collier 13 Cutler Farm Rd. 45.00 Incorrect reading/customer
Taxicab Lic. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew the following
taxicab licenses for Arlex Taxi Corporation:
Registration #4212
4213
4214
Hanscom Field The Chairman informed the Board that Massport will be holding a public
Noise Rules hearing at Estabrook Hall on June 14 to discuss the affect of the Special
Hearing Rules and Regulations for Hanscom Field on the noise environment. Mrs. Smith
has offered to represent the Town and read the letter from the Board to Mass-
port which was approved by the Board on May 17.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to have Mrs. Smith
represent the Board and read the Board's letter to Massport relative to the
Noise Rules & Regulations at Hanscom at the public hearing on June 17 in
Estabrook Hall.
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Selectmen's Meeting June 7, 1982
The Manager informed the Board that he had received notification Bedford St.)
of a State grant for up to $120,000 for engineering services for the de- Marrett Rd.
sign of the Bedford Street/Marrett Road project and requested that the
Board sign the application forms.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the appli-
cation forms for the State grant in the amount of $120,000 for engineering
services for the design of the Bedford Street/Marrett Road project.
The Manager reported that a grant in the amount of $450,000 has Sewer
been received from the State for use in the Town's sanitary sewer pro- Grant
jects. As previously authorized by the Board, he has executed the agree-
ment with the State.
Capt. Lima requested approval of an amendment to the Traffic Rules Parking Finn
and Orders to authorize the Parking Clerk to add a surcharge of $5.00 to Surcharge
each unpaid parking fine after 21 days, but before notifying the Regis-
trar of Motor Vehicles.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to amend the Park-
ing Rules and Orders under Article X, section 3, to authorize the Parking
Clerk to add a surcharge of $5.00 to each unpaid parking fine after 21
days, but before notifying the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
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The Manager requested the Board to sign the agreement to have Arthur Annual
Andersen conduct the annual audit of the Town's financial statements. He Audit
explained that this is the second year of a two year bid in the amount of
$12,200.00.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the agree-
ment with Arthur Andersen & Co. to conduct the annual audit of the Town's
financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1982.
The Manager informed the Board that Mr. Zehner had received four bids Bond
for the bond anticipation loan to finance the Potter Pond pumping station Potter Pond
and recommended acceptance of the Shawnut County Bank bid. Pumping
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve accept- Station
ance of the Sha nut County bid at 6.80% for the $65,000 band anticipation
loan to finance the Potter Pond Pumping Station for the sewer project on
Chadbourne Road.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Mana- Committee
ger's appointment of Charles Price to the Conservation Commission for a Appts.
three year term expiring on April 1, 1985 and the appointment of Bart Carr
to the Recreation Committee for a three year term expiring on April 30, 1985.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a trans- Transfer
fer of $3,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Police and Mire Medical Accunt
#1125.
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Chapter 90 The Manager requested the Board's sugn .tur s on the Chapter 90
Project Request form and Chapter 90 Environmental Punch list necessary for
resurfacing which was approved by Town Meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Chapter 90
Project Reuqest form and Chapter 90 Environmental Punch list for the Re-
surfacing Contract #83-1
Executive Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 3-0, by roll call
Session vote, Mr. Busa, Mrs. Battin and Mr. Politi to go into Executive Session
for the purpose of discussing matters of litigation with no intention of
resuming the open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:00 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
June 14, 1982
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select-
men's Meeting Room, Town Office building, on Monday, June 14, 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 Board met with the Muzzey School Conversion Committee, members Muzzey Sch.
of the Planning Board and Mrs. Margaret Rawls, to discuss a proposed sub- Substitute
stitute motion under Article 52, to be introduced by Mrs. Rawls if Article Motion
53 if defeated as follows:
I 1. That an Interagency Committee be formed within 3 weeks of
acceptance of this motion, to plan the best use of the
Muzzey School and/or school site and, based on its find-
ings, to prepare a new charge for the Muzzey School Con-
version Committee;
2. That said Interagency Committee consist of a member of
the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Housing Authority,
Human Services Committee, Council on Aging, Recreation
Committee, and TMA Executive Committee, each of which
shall appoint their own representative, the Committee to
choose its own chairman;
3. That the new charge be based on the following premises,
to be further refined in the interest of presenting de-
velopers with a clear definition of preferred and accept-
able uses;
a) Only non-commercial uses will be considered;
b) Achievement of the objectives of affordable
housing, congregate housing for the elderly;
and other needed housing not now being ad-
equately provided in Lexington; the meeting
of recognized human service needs; and the
appropriateness of the proposed development
to an established residential neighborhood
will be given priority over financial return
to the Town;
c) A Senior Center will be recommended as a
possible use, to be presented to the Town
Meeting as an option;
d) Any non-residential uses proposed will be ex-
clusively to meet recognized human service
needs of residents of Lexington, and must be
compatible with a residential development in
a residential area;
e) The present soccer field will remain open and
Town ownership;
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f) Developers will be given the option of ,
razing the building so long as the above
criteria are met;
g) variety of ownership and leasing arrange mod
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ments, or combinations of both will be
explored.
11 1. That the Charge be prepared before September 1, 1982, and
given to a Conversion Committee appointed by the Board of
Selectmen to seek new proposals for the disposition and
use of the school and/or school site;
2. That at least 2 members of the Conversion Committee be
neighborhood representatives chosen from a list of nom-
inees to be submitted to the Selectmen by the Chairmen
of Precincts 4 and 5;
3. That the Conversion Committee, after reviewing submitted
proposals, present at least 3 alternatives to the Board
of Selectmen, who will make the final choice of the
proposal to be presented to Town Meeting;
4. That if there are significant differences between finalists
2 or more proposals will be brought before the Town Meeting;
TII That at the time the prefereed proposal (s) is (are) pre-
sented for Town Meeting approval, the Town Meeting will also
be given the option of razing the building and keeping the
site open and in Town ownership.
Mrs. Rawls explained that her motion was drafted to offer a "positive
message" to assist the converion committee plan something that is acceptable
to all for next year's Town Meeting, if the commercial proposal is turned "`.
down.
Mr. Busa, Mr. Politi and Mr. Crain all expressed opposition to the
term "preferred non-commercial" use and the fact of the process of forming
an interagency committee and then a conversion committee because it was too
time consuming.
Dr. Martin White, member of the Muzzey Conversion Committee felt that
the substitute motion was too vague.
Mrs. Nichols of the Planning Board stated that she feels that any new
conversion committee should contain a member of the Planning Board as the
present committee missed some of the planning issues.
Mr. Busa disagreed with Mrs. Nichols stating that when specific plan-
ning expertise was needed it could be obtained from the Town Manager, his
assistant or the Planning Director and this had been done.
Mr. Crain stated that as he looked at the charge and thought through
the implications of it, he did not think that they had a soluble approach
to the problem as indications are that there will be no State funds for
anything. He expressed concern that the Selectmen had a hugh building on
their hands and the longer it is left unoccupied the more threat there will
be of problems with it. He also stated that he was troubled with the use of
words "preferred non-commercial" because there might not be a solution under
that provisio.
Mr. Politi expressed concern that the Board had just been presented
the substitute motion at this meeting and that many Town Meeting members
will see it for the first time when they are asked to vote on it Wednesday. ,,,,
He stated that he was not sure that, when a group that large is handed
something on the night of the vote, that whatever vote results from that
decision making process is as carefully reasoned as it should be. He stated
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that while he understood the intent of Mrs. Rawls' substitute motion, he
feels the method was not an appropriate one. He expressed concern that
by presenting a very narrow and confined version as to what Lexington will
accept and by doing that may be living up to the responsibilities to the
neighborhood butnot living up to responsibilities to the community as a
whole. He felt that there were no guarantees, or minimum assurances, that
a developer will come forth with a proposal that is going to meet the narrow
guidelines. He pointed out that Federal and State funds are drying up in
terms of subsidized housing and conventional financing at a very high in-
terest rate are also a deterent to the original developer in deciding what
he is able to do with the building, but also if housing is to be considered
a realistic option, a developer will be wondering how he is going to mar-
ket the units when they are ready for sale. He stated that he felt that it
was inappropriate to rule out any commercial development. He felt that the
Town at large should have the option of allowing some low-level commercial
use if it became a necessity in order to help finance other uses of the
building. He stated that he objected strongly to a proposal that Town Meet-
ing would identify for the Board a mandate for representation on an initial
study committee and the Board would then appoint a committee according to
that charge which the Board itself had not developed. He pointed out that
the Board would be responsible for the work of the committee, good or bad,
and, therefore, should develop the charge also.
Mr, Crain stated that he agreed with Mr. Politi and took exception
F to the suggestion that the Board needed Town Meeting or any group of citi-
zens to design a charge that is the Board's responsibility.
Mr. Giller, member of the Muzzey Conversion Committee, stated that
he felt that the Board should think seriously of involving representatives
of other boards should a new committee be formed.
The Chairman thanked Mrs. Rawls for coming to the meeting and explain-
ing her substitute motion and expressed hope that the discussion would help
move the debate at Town Meeting more smoothly. Mrs. Rawls and members of
the Planning Board and Muzzey School Conversion Committee retired from the
meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Senate
Chairman to write to Senator Rotondi and Representative Doran expressing Bill
opposition to the earmarking of funds for any special interest group, No. 1900
including education, as funding responsibility should remain with Town
Meeting and not earmarked for special interest groups.
Transfer
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize a
transfer of $7,000 from Article 40 - 1981 Town Meeting -- Salary Settle-
ment -- to Account 7500 - Cary Library Personal Services.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize a Transfer
transfer of $1300 from the Reserve Fund to Account #2940 -- Metered
Mail.
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Executive Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, by roll ali
Session vote, Mr. Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Crain, Mr. Politi and Mr. Sacco, to go
into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters of litigation, Emig
with no intention of resuming the Open Session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
9:15 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
Executive Clerk
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
Pr P June 16, 1982
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select-
men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Wednesday, June 16, 1982 at
7:30 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 Manager informed the Board that the developer for the Muzzey Muzzey
School had come in today and filed a revised land use plan based on corn- School
ments from the Planning Board. Because of concern about parking they
have reduced 4,000 sq. ft. of office space now leaving 58,000 sq. ft.
They have also made minor adjustments to the parking spaces and feel that
they now meet the standard that applies to commercial zoning. CB does
not technically have a standard which was one of the issues within the
Planning Board report. They did not change the economic proposal for
the Town.
Mr. Hutchinson explained that there is over $40,000 in the exist-
ing Muzzey School article and if it was necessary to heat the building
during the coming winter it may be necessary to request a transfer from
within the maintenance account.
The Chairman referred the Board to its copies of a revised sub-
stitute motion from Mrs. Rawls for Muzzey School as follows:
That the subject matter of Article 52, and the entire matter
of the disposal and use of the Muzzey School and/or school
site be referred back to the Selectmen to draft a new charge
for the Muzzey School Conversion Committee.
That in drafting the charge, the Selectmen shall confer with,
at least, the Planning Board, Human Services Committee and
Council on Aging.
That the revised charge will be based on the following premises,
to be further refined in the interest of presenting developers
with a clear definition of preferred and acceptable uses;
a) Only non-commercial uses will be considered;
b) Achievement of some of the objectives of moderate
priced housing, congregate housing for the elderly,
and other needed housing not now being adequately
provided in Lexington; the meeting of recognized
human service needs of residents of Lexington; and
the appropriateness of the use to an established
residential neighborhood will be considered Town
priorities;
c) A Senior Center may be recommended as a possible use,
to be presented to the Town Meeting as an option;
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d Any non-residential uses proposed will be exclusively
to meet the needs of Lexington residents, and must be
compatible with a primarily residential use in a
residential area; •'
e) The present soccer field will remain open and in
Town ownership;
f) Developers will be given the option of razing all
or part of the building;
g) A variety of ownership and leasing arrangements, or
combinations of both will be explored.
Mr. William Spencer of the Housing Authority addressed the Board and
stated that if Mrs. Rawls motion becomes the main motion, he would move to
amend by inserting at the beginning of her motion "that the Selectmen would
be authorized to transfer the building to the Housing Authority" so that
they could state in funding requests that they have a proposed building
which would allow them a 6 month period to search for funding. If funding
is not forthcoming within the 6 month period, the building would then re-
vert back to what Mrs. Rawls put forth in her substitute motion.
Mr. Spencer informed the Board that the Housing Authority had not
taken any action on this proposal.
The Chairman and the Board stated they had no problems with the
proposal.
There was no Executive Session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
7:45 P.M.
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SELECTMEN GOAL SETTING MEETING
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June 18, 1982
Sheraton Lexington Inn
The meeting commenced at 11:30 A.M.
Present: Alfred Busa, Chairman, Margery Battin, James Crain, Stephen Politi,
Robert Sacco and Robert Hutchinson, Town Manager.
Chairman Busa called the meeting to order. Board members reviewed the
status of goals for this year. It was agreed that: r
Center Revitalization Plan under the leadership of Selectmen Battin and
Sacco must remain a primary goal of the Board with a number of components to
be completes such as the economic survey. Specific components to be completed
with deadline dates will be provided by Mrs. Battin and Mr. Sacco to the Mana-
ger for the Board to review.
Financial Plannin
Five Year Tax Rate - The Manager advised the Board that he would file
with them a five year estimated tax rate by October 1, 1982.
Expanded Revenue Sources - Selectmen agreed that a committee to increase
the tax base will be appointed by October 1, 1982 and that a solicitation
of names will take place during the summer of 1982. It was felt that a
report should be ready by February 1, 1983 for the Selectmen so that a
full presentation could be made to the Town Meeting,
Intra Town Communications - Agencies and Committees - It was agreed that
quarterly meetings or more would take place with Town Board and Agency chairmen
and Selectmen Advisory Committees.
Muzzey Conversion The Board agreed that Muzzey School must be expedited
with intent to have a Special Town Meeting to deal with this in the late fall.
Mir. Busa agreed to work on a charge consistent with the resolution adopted by
Town Meeting. Appropriate interest groups will be contacted so that the charge
is complied with.
School Committee/Board Relations The Board agreed that positive relation-
ship should continue and that a joint meeting with the School Committee should be
scheduled for the fall.
Selectmen/Town Meeting Relations The Board felt that this should be a major
area of concern recognizing that Board groups should work to expedite Town Meet-
ing process. Selectman Sacco emphasized that a goal should be to shorten Town
Meeting as it will certainly discourage people from serving because not enough
discipline has been exercised within the organization.
Mr. Crain and Mr. Busa pointed out that the information sessions were self-
defeating if the Town Meeting was not going to be able to use the information to
move forward. Mrs. Bat tin pointed out that the information meetings were scheduled
quite differently in the past adhering firmly to a predetermined timetable and
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Goal Setting Minutes June 18, 1982 .�
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SELECTMEN'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
FISCAL YEAR 1983
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GOALS f OBJECTIVES DEADLINE
A. Center Revitalization 1, Surve Residents August 31, 1982
.Report to CRC Decision
Research/Cormier
.Discussion iwth Selectmen,
Planning Board, TMM Eecu- Fa1.1
tive Committee based on
written report by Decision
Research
2. MAPC Economic Analysis
.Review & staff analysis August 31, 1982
3. Traffic Survey:
.Results/recommendations
for corrective measures Fall
4. E'l-E.UP&
.Permit parking reviewed July, 1982
.Review rules/regulations-
Meriam/Oakland Street August 31, 1982
.Increasing parking stock
(look at school admin. ,
parking garage, others) October, 1982
.Other Town Meeting actions
re parking October, 1982
5. Urban Design/Beautification
.Report of subcommittee September, 1982
6. Land Use
.Report of subcommittee September, 1982
7 . Review CRC Goals, Work Plan,
Timetable November, 1982
(Any other proposed Town Meeting
actions that we may decide to
recommend will be determined at
October meeting.
B. Financial Planning I. Town Manager submission of a
five year projected tax rate.October 1, 1982
2. Board to solicit names and October 1, 1982
appoint committee to recom-
mend measures to increase
tax base.
Committee to file a report February 1, 1983
to Selectmen.
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GOALS OBJECTIVES IVES DEADLINE
C. Selectmen Committees 1. Schedule quarterly Fall 1982
meetings of more with mot
Town board and agency
chairmen and Selectmen
Advisory ommi t tee s
2. Town Manager to file a August, 1982
report with Board con-
cerning
oncerning feasibility of
combined school and town
maintenance.
. Muzzey School conversion Summer, early Fall,
_process should be expedited 1982
consistent with Town Meet-
ing resolution.
4. Board to meet with School
Committee on mutual areas
of concern Fall, 1982
5. Board to schedule meeting
with Town Meeting Execu-
tive Committee concerning
scheduling of information
sessions . Specific objec-
tive to shorten the length
of Town Meeting and informa-
tion sessions . ...d
. Subcommittee of Board of
Selectmen prepare proposed
rules regulating the Green. November 1, 1982
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I SELECTMEN'S MEETING
fift June 21, 1982
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select-
men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, June 21, 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 Executive Clerk convened the meeting and called for nominations Reorg. of
for Chairman of the Board the Board
Mr. Crain nominated Mr. Alfred Busa for Chairman of the Board
No other nominations were made and Mr. Politi moved that nominations
be closed and that the Clerk cast one ballot for Mr. Busa for Chairman.
The Clerk cast one ballot for Mr. Alfred Busa for Chairman for the
ensuing year and turned the meeting over to him.
Mr. Busa thanked the Board for the cooperation extended to him dur-
ing the past year and for the confidence in him by reelecting him Chair-
man for the coming year and expressed his anticipation for a successful
year ahead.
The Chairman opened the hearing on the application of the Howard Lig, Lic.
Johnson Co. for an All Alcoholic Beverages License for its restaurant lo- App. Howard
cated on Route #128 in Lexington. Johnson's
The Chairman stated that the hearing had been advertised in the Lex-
ington Minuteman and all abutters had been notified.
Attorney Howard Gaynor, representing the Howard Johnson Co. informed
the Board that approximately 600 of their restaurants, including the Red
Coach Grills and Ground Round, have liquor licenses and that they would
like to offer the same service at the #128 location.
The Board expressed concern that this service was not being offered
in conjunction with motel services, but from a free-standing restaurant on
a major highway and questioned just how many free-standing restaurants did
have liquor licenses.
The Chairman read a report from the Police Chief indicating his op-
position to the granting of the liquor license at this location. His re-
port listed the following reasons:
1. Most of the consumers are transients driving north on
Route 128, needing food, coffee, etc. telephone, but
not alcoholic beverages.
2. Police problems would most likely multiply at that lo-
cation,. especially around closing time.
. Pheasant Lane and other residents would be affected
even more than in the past. The police have, from time
to time, received complaints of noise and improper be-
havior behind Howard Johnson's.
A resident from Pheasant Lane and one from Birchill Road spoke in
opposition to the granting of the license.
A letter in opposition from Dr. Jerome Roberts, 6 Pheasant Lane was
read by the Chairman.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the appli-
cation of the Howard Johnson Company for an All Alcoholic Beverages License
pending further information from Attorney Gaynor relative to how many free-
standing restaurants owned by the Howard Johnson Company located on major
highways now have liquor licenses.
Mr. Gaynor thanked the Board and retired from the meeting stating that
he would furnish the requested information.
Conduit The Chairman opened the hearing on the application of the N. E. Tel &
Concord Ave. Tel. for permission to install approximately 50 feet of conduit on Concord
N.E. Tel. Avenue necessary due to additional service requirements in Kitson Park. Drive.
Notices of the hearing had been sent to all abutters. The Chairman
read a report from the Director of Public Works/Engineering recommending
approval of the petition. Mr. Leonard Scott represented the N. E. Tel. & Tel.
No one speaking in favor or in opposition, the Chairman declared the
hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, Mr. Crain abstain-
ing, to grant permission to the N. E. Tel & Tel to install conduit in the
following location:
Concord Avenue: on the southerly side approximately 842'
westerly of Scott Road at existing pole
21/10 northerly approximately 50' of con-
duit to private property.
Conduit The Chairman opened the hearing on the application of the Boston Edi-
Bos. Ed. son for permission to install approximately 5 feet of conduit in Lowell St.
Lowell St. which had been tabled on June 7. The work is necessary to provide electric
service to Harrington Park Office Condominium.
Notices of the hearing had been sent to all abutters. The Chairman
read a report from the Director of Public Works/Engineering recommending
approval of the petition. Mr. Ed. Kelley represented Boston Edison Co.
No one speaking in favor or in opposition, the Chairman declared the
hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission
to the Boston Edison Company to install conduit in the following location:
Lowell Street: westerly, approximately 185 feet southeast of
Woburn Street, a distance of about 5 feet
conduit.
Conduit The Chairman opened the hearing on the application of the Boston Edi-
Bos. Ed. son for permission to install approximately 25 feet of conduit in Woburn
Woburn St. Street necessary to provide service to Housing for the Elderly and a
Community Building.
Notices of the hearing had been sent to all abutters. The Chairman
read a report from the Director of Public Works/Engineering recommending
approval of the petition. Mr. Ed. Kelley represented Boston Edison Co.
No one speaking in favor or in opposition, the Chairman declared the
hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission
to the Boston Edison Company to install conduit in the following location:
Woburn Street: approximately 335 feet west of Lowell Street,
thence turning and running southwesterly, a
distance of about 25 feet - conduit.
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Selectmen's Meeting June 21, 1982
f.. Dr. Ronald Fitzgerald, Superintendent/Director of the Minuteman Minuteman
Regional Vocational Technical School and Mr. John Wilson, Chairman of VoTec
the Regional School Committee met with the Board to summarize the pro- McDonald's
posal presented at the June 7 meeting.
Dr. Fitzgerald stated that clearance has been received from the
School Lunch Department, have filed a curriculum change with the State
1Dpartment of Education and the people involved in the school lunch pro-
gram under Federal regulation have been assigned to work with them by
Commissioner Lawson and it would be under control of the Minuteman
School Committee. He stated that he felt that it would not have a det-
rimental affect on the Town of Lexington. He pointed out that all the
necessary license applications have been filed and hoped that the work
of remodeling could be done during the summer in order to have a mini-
mum impact on their other operations.
Dr. Fitzgerald explained that some revenue would go to the school
and some to McDonald Corp. and the funds the school will receive will
relieve some pressure on the school's service and machinery and will
start to build a capital fund to renew its capital equipment for its
regular food service operation for educational training. The McDonald
fund would go toward the culinary arts training of the students.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to extend the
encouragement of the Board of Selectmen to the Minuteman Vocational
Technical School in this new project.
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Mr. Politi reviewed the minutes of the Pellegrini/Kim dog hearing Pellegrini/
held on June 9 and informed the Board that it was the recommendation of Kim Dog
himself, as Dog Hearing Officer, and the Director of Public Health that Hearing
the Kim's be required to install a run on their property within ten days
and if not done at the end of that time the dog be removed from the Town
of Lexington.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the
recommendation of the Dog Hearing Officer and Director of Public Health
as follows:
That this dog is to be confined on a run which is to be in
stalled on the Kim property within ten days. The dog is to
be kept on this run or on a leash at all times when outside
the Kim home. If at the end of ten days of the date of no-
tification, the run has not been installed, the dog will be
removed by the Animal Control Officer from the legal bound-
aries of the Town of Lexington.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a One One Day
Day Liquor License to RAEDACC of W. R. Grace & Co. for June 22, 1982. Lig. Lie.
Mr. Politi abstained from voting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a One One Day
Day Liquor License to the Lexington Rotary Club/Lexington School Com- Lig. Lic.
mittee for June 23 for a reception for Dr. David Clune at the Museum
of our National Heritage, Marrett Road. Mr. Politi and Mr. Sacco
r.. abstained from voting.
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CATV The Chairman informed the Board that Mr. Page, Chairman of the CATV
Committee was ill and would be unable to attend the meeting.
Mr. Page's secretary informed Mr. Busa that Adams/Russell have assured
Mr. Page that they would be responsible for any interference and would
accept the responsibility for correction. Mr. Busa will request that the
Adams/Russell company state this in writing for the Board.
Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes
of the Selectmen's meetings of April 14, April 20, April 26 and April 28.
Water Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the follow-
Abatements ing water abatements:
B. Richardson 14 Blossom St. $45.00 Incorrect reading
A. Winston 18 Winchester Dr. 47.25 Incorrect reading/
customer
S. Neale 137 Reed Street 41.95 Incorrect reading
M. Clickstein 318 Lincoln St. 45.00 Estimate adjusted
G. Raponi 329 Marrett Rd. 56.25 Incorrect reading
One Day Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify the
Lig. Lie. telephone poll vote of Mr. Busa, Mrs. Battin and Mr. Sacco for the issuance
of a One Day Liquor License for the Landmark School, Hale St. , Beverly, MA
for a dinner dance on June 4 to be held at Kielty Hall, St. Brigid's Church.
Resig. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the resig-
Arts Coun. nation of Donald Gillespie from the Lexington Council for the Arts.
Town Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint Palmer
Counsel & Dodge with Norman Cohen as Town Counsel for a three-year term.
Exec. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint
Clerk Beatrice M. Casey as Executive Clerk for the Board of Selectmen for a
one year term.
Hanscom Fid. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Joan
Adv. Com. Crothers, representing CAPA, to the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission for
Appt. a three-year term.
Hanscom Fid. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
Adv. Com. following appointments to the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission:
Appts, Norman Adrian - representing Carlisle
John Griffin - representing East Coast Aerotech
Benjamin Obear - representing General Aviation Organization
John Haggerty - representing North Lincoln Association
Jane Farmer - representing League of Women Voters of
Lexington, Concord, Lincoln and Bedford
1982 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to make committee
Committee appointments per the attached sheet.
Appts.
Sewer Adv. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to disband the
Com. Disband Sewer Advisory Committee, but inform the members that the Board would
like to keep them "on call". ftwO
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1982 ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS
COMMITTEE/BOARD/INDIVIDUAL ADDRESS EXP. DATE TERM
Town Celebrations Committee
`'. Dawn E. Irrencilick 48 Lincoln Street 6/30/85 3 years
Karen Gaughan 32 Liberty Avenue 6/30/85 3' years
Paul W. Jenkins 19 Childs Road 6/30/85 3 years
Board of Appeals
Thomas G. Taylort 64 Marrett Road 5/31/87 5 years
Board of Appeals Associates
William C. Hays 39 Locust Avenue 5/31/83 1F year
Eric T. Clarke 29 Moon Hill Road 5/31/83 1 year
Clarence D. Turner 21 Lawrence Lane 5/31/83 1 year
Anne R. Scigliano 3 Augustus Road 5/31/83 1 year
Jonathan P. Doran 153 Grant Street 5/31/83 1 year
` Trustees of ubL ,_ Tr L
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. 5 Juniper Place 5/31/88 6 years
Bridge Charitable Fund
r Frank T. Parrish, Jr. 5 Juniper Place 5/31/85 3 year
Gammel Legacy Income Trust
Leona W. Martin 468 Lowell Street 5/31/83 1 year
Elizabeth M. Flynn 310 Concord Avenue 5/31/83 1 year
Energy Conservation Committee
David Harwood 14 Whittier Road 5/31/85 3 years
Jerome J. Green 28 Winchester Dr. 5/31/85 3 years
Eric M. Olson 3 Brigham Road 5/31/85 3 years
Personnel Advisory Board
W. Neil Chapman 6 Patriots Drive 5/31/85 3 years
Frank Hazel 1 White Pine Lane 5/31/85 3 years
Police Manual Policy Committee
James F. Crain 68 Asbury Street 5/31/83 1 year
William C. Hays 39 Locust Avenue 5/31/83 1 year
Alexander J. Cella 235 Worthen Road 5/31/83 1 year
Hugh M. Chapin 3 Juniper Place 5/31/83 1 year
Irving H. Mabee 5 Tavern Lane 5/31/83 1 year
Gerald L. McLeod 71 Spring Street 5/31/83 . 1 year
Town Report Commit tee
r. Erna Greene25 Bridge Street 5/31/83 1 year
Robert Morrison 73 Blake Road 5/31/83 1 year
r Elaine F. Ermolovich 30 Spring Street 5/31/83 1 year
Donald R. Ciller 11 Highland Avenue 5/31/83 1 year
Jon Hill 159 Burlington St. 5/31/83 1 year
Ruth Karpinski 24 Wyman Road 5/31/83 1 year
Louis A. Zehner, Emeritus 6 Fair Oaks Drive 5/31/83 1 year
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COMMITTEE/BOARD/INDIVIDUAL ADDRESS EXP. DATE TERM
Lexington Council for the Arts
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Tina Nemiccolo Forbes 19 Wheeler Road 5/31/84 2 years
Natalie Warshawer 11 Tower Road 5/31/84 2 years
Donald J. Cohen 6 Elena Road 5/31/84 2 years
Peter Kovner 7 Theresa Avenue 5/31/84 2 years
Carol Siegel 30 Turning Mill Rd.5 31./84 2 years
Molly Nye 1932 Mass. Ave. 10/1/82 to Oct.l, 1982
Nancy Gordon 10 Fiske Rd. 10/1/82 to Oct.1, 1982
Judi Ozuransky 95 Woburn Street 10/1/82 to Oct.1, 1982
Yvette Kaplan P.O. Box 584 10/1/82 to Oct. .., 1982
Fence Viewers
Louis A. ehner 6 Fair Oaks Drive 5/31/83 1 year
William H. Sullivan 14 Milk Street 5/31/83 1 year
Hansom Field Advisory Commission
Joan P. Crothers 130 Emerson Gardens 1985 3 years
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Selectmen's Meeting June 21, 1982
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Marrett Rd.
Chairman to sign the agreement with Boston Survey Consultants relative BSC agreement
to the preliminary engineering service, which includes the preparation
of the necessary environmental documentation needed to take Federal
park land for roadway improvements, for the Marrett Road improvements
in the amount of $13,500.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Recreation
Recreation Department to set up a gift account with the provision that Dept. Gift
the details be worked out with the Comptroller and Town Counsel. Account
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
following transfers from the Reserve Account:
$1800.00 to Account #3000 - Assessors' Expenses Transfers
4900.00 to Account #2525 - Treasurer & Collector
Expenses
850.00 to Account #1080 - Office Furniture & Fixtures
7000.00 to Account #1800 - Law Expenses
17000.00 to Account #1775 - Law Fees
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Pay Plan
F pay plan submitted by the Town Manager indicating increases of 5% in
the Management range and 7% in the office clerical range for non-
bargaining personnel of the Town. Increases for individuals fall within
the 0 to 12% range based upon department head recommendations.
The Manager informed the Board that the low bid for the roofing Roofing
and flashing contract for the DPW building on Bedford Street did not pro- Contract
vide an acceptable equal to the system specified (laminated membrane) and 82-7-E
recommended that the Board award the contract to N. E. Weatherproofing
Corp. the second low bidder.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award the con-
tract for roofing and flashing, Contract #82-7-E, for the DPW building on
201 Bedford Street, to New England Weatherproofing Corp. in the amount
of $19,880, subject to review by Town Counsel.
There was no Executive Session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
9:15 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select-
men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, June 28, 1982 at
7:30 P.I . 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 called the meeting to order and informed those present Police
that the main order of business for the evening was the swearing in of the Chief
new Police Chief, Paul E. Furdon. He extended a welcome to friends and
relatives present for the ceremony and congratulated the new chief on be-
half of the Board. He then turned the meeting over to the Town Manager,
as the appointing authority.
The Manager informed those present that Chief Furdon has set a
high standard of excellence in his 30 years on the police force and was
the only one of six local candidates who passed the test for the position
with a grade of 87. He stated that the new chief was appoinged patrol-
man in 1952 and advanced to sergeant in 1955, made lieutenant in 1962,
lieutenant inspector in 1965 and was promoted to captain in 1966. He is
a graduate of the State Police Academy in 1954 and the F.B.I. National
fir•• Academy in 1963 and has taken coerces in law enforcement and police ad-
ministration at Suffolk University and Middlesex Community College.
Miss McDonough, Town Clerk, administered the oath of office and
Chief Furdon's wife, Ann, fastened his new badge onto his uniform.
Chief Furdon thanked everyone for their good wishes and introdu-
ced Superior Court Judge Robert Barton who was ,in attendance. He stated
that he wanted everyone to know that he was proud to serve the Town of
Lexington as Chief of Police and all of the people of Lexington.
Chief Furdon and guests retired from the meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer to the Traffic
Traffic Safety Committee for its recommendations a request from resi- Safety
dents of the Fiske School area for speed control at the Fiske School. Fiske Schoo:
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Water
following water abatement: Abatement
J. White 24 Balfour Street $45.00 Incorrect reading
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Minutes
minutes of the Selectmen's meetings of May 3, May 5, Nay 19 and May 12.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Sunday
application of Dean & Flynn, Inc. for a Sunday Entertainment License Entertain-
in connection with the Lions Club carnival. ment Lic.
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Coin. Appts. The Board agreed to postpone committee appointments until the
July 12 meeting.
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Solid Waste The Manager informed the Board that UOP has agreed to pick up the
Agreement shortfall in tonnage committed in the original agreement with a modest
change in energy component after the plant runs to capacity. He requested
that the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement with UOP,
subject to review of Town Counsel.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Chairman to sign the agreement with I E W , subject to review of Town
Counsel.
Center Play- The Manager informed the Board that, because of very favorable bids
ground on repairing tennis courts, that it will be possible to complete resurfac-
Tennis ing all of the tennis courts under the contract to E. B. Rotondi & Sons, Inc.
Courts if approval is granted to amend the contract under the 1981 appropriation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the ex-
tension of the contract to E. B. Rotondi & Sons, Inc. (Contract 82-5-E)
in the amount of $4,986.68 to resurface courts 3,4,5 and 6 of the Center
Playground not included in the original contract.
Bedford t, Mr. Larry Smith of Nolan, Norton and Dr. Julian Bussgang of Signa-
Hartwell tron, representing the Chamber of Commerce Traffic Improvement Committee,
Ave. presented the Selectmen with a check in the amount of $16,500 to be used
in connection with the Hartwell Avenue/Bedford Street/Marrett Road project.
This money was the second check presented to the Board from pledges of
the businesses in the Hartwell Avenue area as a contribution to the Town
to help defray the expenses in connection with the project. mei
The Chairman expressed the appreciation of the Board and the Town
to those who contributed to the project.
Mr. Hutchinson gave an update on the progress of the project and
Dr. Bussgang and Mr. Smith retired from the meeting.
There was no Executive Session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:45
P.M.
A true record, Attest:
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