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SELECTMEN'S S MEETING
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July 12, 1982
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select-
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m n's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, July 12, 1982 at
7:30 P.M. Chairman Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Politi, Mr. Sacco; Mr. Hutchin-
son, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel, Miss Adler, Assistant to the
Town Manager, Miss Casey, Executive Clerk were present.
The Chairman opened the hearing on the petition of the N. E. Tel. & Conduit
Tel. Co, for permission to install approximately 145 feet of conduit and Eldred St.
one SAC pedestal terminal in Eldred Street. This work is necessary in N. E. Tel.
order to increase service and to remove excess cables.
Ms. Faye was in attendance to represent the telephone company.
The Chairman read the petition and stated that all abutters had been
notified of the hearing. He read the report of the Director of Public
Works/Engineering recommending approval.
No one speaking in favor or opposition the Chairman declared the
hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permis-
sion to the N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Company to install conduit as
follows:
raw Bedford Street: on the southerly side at existing manhole
54/217 located at Station 32 + 5 northerly
approximately 100' to the intersection of
Eldred Street located at Station 31 + 40 +.
Eldred Street: On the easterly side at the intersection of
Bedford Street northerly approximately 145'
of conduit and one (1) serving area terminal.
On the westerly side at existing pole 282/2
located approximately 135' northerly of Bed-
ford Street northerly approximaterly 10' of
conduit to the proposed serving area terminal.
The Chairman opened the hearing on the petition of the I . E. Tel. & Conduit
Tel. Co. and Boston Edison Company for permission to installation of East St.
approximately 680 feet of conduit in East Street, Maureen Road and East N.E. Tel
Emerson Road. This work is necessary to provide electric and telephone Edison
service to Ridge Estates, Section II.
Ms. Faye representing the telephone company and Mr. Edward Kelley
represented the Boston Edison Company.
The Chairman read the petition and stated that all abutters had
been notified of the hearing. He read the report from the Director of
Public Works/Engineering recommending approval with conditions.
No one speaking in favor or opposition, the Chairman declared the
hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition of the N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. and Boston Edison Company for
permission to install conduit as follows:
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East Street: on the southerly side approximately 40' westerly
of Maureen Road easterly approximately 40' of
conduit to the intersection of Maureen Road.
Maureen Road: on the westerly side at the intersection of East
Street southerly then southwesterly approximately Ind
470' of conduit to the intersection of East Em-
erson Road and two handholes.
East Emerson Road: on the easterly side at the intersection of
Maureen Road southeasterly approximately 170' of
conduit to existing conduit.
Permission is granted with the following conditions:
1. Where conduit is placed in sidewalk area, the entire
sidewalk shall be replaced with 1 1/2" of binder
course Type I bituminous concrete and 1" surface
course Type I bituminous concrete.
. All driveway aprons shall be replaced their entire
width and from the layout line to the existing road-
way gutter.
3. Where conduit is placed in grass area, the entire grass
shoulder shall be replaced with sod and shall be main-
tained by the telephone company until such time that
the sod has rooted.
Police Dept. The Board met with Police Chief, Paul Furdon, and Inspector Lloyd T.
Merit Medal Baylis for the presentation of the Police Merit Medal to the Inspector.
Insp. Baylis Chief Furdon made the presentation and stated that in the last twelve
years only three of these medals have been awarded. The Chief explained
that Inspector Baylis was not awarded the medal for one specific act of
heroism, but for a series of outstanding accomplishments. mmod
Chief Furdon presented the medal to Inspector Baylis and the Board
extended its congratulations. Inspector Baylis thanked the Chief and the
Board and the police present retired from the meeting.
Sussman Dog The Board discussed the request of Mr. Martin Sussman for reconsidera-
Reconsidera- tion of the decision made on December 9, 1980 that the dog be removed from
tion the legal boundaries of the Town of Lexington.
After discussion, the Board decided that the dog be allowed to return
to its owners on the condition that if there is any violation of the Leash
Law, the dog will be restrained by the Town of Lexington and the Town will
conduct a hearing while the dog is restrained.
The Sussman's thanked the Board for its consideration and they re-
tired from the meeting.
Lic. Lic. The Chairman removed from the table the request of the Howard John-
Howard son Company for an All Alcoholic Beverages License which was tabled on
Johnson's June 21 pending further information from Attorney Gaynor.
Attorney Gaynor informed the Board that there are 698 Howard Johnson
restaurants of which 591 hold liquor licenses. Of the 591, there are 178
"free standing restaurants" (not connected with motel or hotel accommoda-
tions) .
ccommoda-
tions) . Mr. Gaynor informed the Board that it was rather difficult to
determine the total number of Howard Johnson restaurants holding liquor
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licenses, located on a major highway that do not have motel or hotel
accommodations, was approximately 30. Mr. Gaynor informed the Board
that a three-day survey was made to determine how many Lexington resi-
dents were served and it was determined that an average of 10% or
approximabely 700 were served during a week.
The Chairman read a report from the Police Chief recommending that
the request be denied due to the fact that most of the consumers are
transients driving north on Route 128 and problems would most likely
multiply, especially around closing time. He also stated that, from
time to time, complaints are received from Pheasant Lane residents re-
garding noise and improper behavior behind Howard Johnsons.
Upon moti
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Mrs. Hals explained that the Committee felt that heavier barriers would
provide more protection for the passengers as well as being more sturdy and
would have to be replaced less frequently.
The Manager pointed out that he supported the request as an experiment
but stated that there were objections from the Police Department. He stated mai
that Capt. Lima's concern was that vehicles might not see the structures and
they would be knocked down. The issue of plowing was also raised.
Mr. Busa objected on the grounds that motorists that did not see the
barriers would have a great deal more damage done to their cars than if they
hit the plastic barriers now being used.
Mrs. Battin made a motion to grant permission for the installation of
the barriers on a trial basis for three months and review it again then.
Mr. Busa also expressed concern that the barriers suggested would only
be three feet high and suggested that the Committee consider reversing the
area used for pick-up and exiting the busses and have passengers board and
exit the busses from the sidewalk side. He reiterated his concern regarding
the low height of the barriers and that there were no reflectors on them.
There was no second to Mrs. Battin's motion.
The matter will be discussed again on July 26 at which time there will
be an indepth report from the Traffic Safety Officer and the Department of
Public Works relative to the safety and efficiency of the requested barriers.
Muzzey School The Board met with members of the Planning Board relative to its re-
port to the Board regarding the future proposals for use of Muzzey School.
Mrs. Smith explained that the Planning Board had discussed the reuse of the
school at its July 6 meeting. Steven Baran, Chairman, Human Services Com-
mittee; Donald Giller of the Muzzey School Conversion Committee and Margaret
Rawls, Chairman, TMA had also attended that meeting.
Mrs. Smith stated that the Planning Board feels that it can have a
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a Planning Board set of criteria of housing it would like to see proposed
for Muzzey within thirty days so that the Board could prepare its charge for
the Committee.
Bill Page from the Forum on Aging stated that his committee would like
to make sure that the Planning Board and the Human Services Committee takes
into account the voting that took place at the Forum on Aging relating to
elderly housing and the elderly needs.
George Harris from the Council on Aging stated that his Committee
would like to have representation on the new Muzzey School Conversion Com-
mittee.
The Manager submitted a timetable as a guideline which called for
submission by boards and agencies of their reports to the Board of Select-
men by August 9 through review by Ad Hoc Committee, recommendation to the
Board of Selectmen, appointment of new Muzzey Committee, advertising for
proposals, review by committee of proposals and decision by the Board of
Selectmen on or about November 8; preparing and holding a special town
meeting in late November or early December.
The Chairman thanked Mrs. Smith and others in attendance for their
input and they retired from the meeting.
Coin. Vic. Lie, Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve issuance
McDonald's of a Common Victualer License to the McDonald Corporation for its location
at the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the warrant Warrant
to the Animal Control Officer for 1148 unlicensed dogs in Lexington. Dogs
The Board discussed the minutes of the minutes of the Bolitski/ Bolitski/
Theriault dog hearing held on June 22. Theriault
It was the determination of the Board that the Theriault dog is a Dog Hearing
nuisance by reason of running loose in violation of the Lexington Leash
Law. Mr. Politi recommended, and the Board voted, that the following
order be issued to Mr. Theriault:
"The dog is to be confined on a run which is to be installed
on your property within ten (10) days of the date of this
letter. The dog is to be kept on this run or on a leash at
all times when she is outside your home.
If at the end of ten days of the date of this letter, the
run has not been installed, the dog will be removed by the
Animal Control Officer from the legal boundaries of the
Town of Lexington".
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minu- Minutes
tes of the Selectmen's Meetings of May17, May 19 and May 24.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Elks
request of the Lexington Lodge No. 2204 Elks for change in hours of op-
eration under its Club Liquor License for the following holidays:
Independence Day July 5, 1982 1:00 P.M. Opening
Labor Day Sept. 6, 1982 1:00 P.M. Opening
Columbus Day Oct. 11, 1982 1:00 P.M. Opening
Veterans' Day Nov. 11, 1982 1:00 P.M. Opening
Christmas Eve Dec. 24, 1982 1:00 P.M. Opening
New Year's Eve Dec. 31, 1982 1:00 A.M. Closing
New Year's Day Jan, 1, 1983 1:00 P.M. Opening
Washington's Birthday Feb. 21, 1983 1:00 P.M. Opening
Memorial Day May 30, 1983 1:00 P.M. Opening
Mr. Politi abstained from voting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Order Ord. Sewer
for Sewer Construction for Allen Street. Const. 11e,
St.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Orders of Ord. Sewer
Sewer Taking for Allen Street, Stratham Road, Fair Oaks Terrace and Takings.
Clematis Road.
The Board discussed committee appointments. Mr. Politi nominated Bd. Appeals
Mr. Laurence I . Redgate for appointment as an Associate Board of Appeals Appt.
member. Mr. Sacco seconded the motion.
■ Mrs. Battin objected to the appointment because she felt that Mr.
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Redgate didnot have significant experience and activity in Town affairs re-
lating to matters within the purvue of the Board of Appeals as evidenced
by membership on major town boards such as Board of Selectmen, Planning
Board, Conservation Commission or Town Meeting Membership or significant
involvement in land use related community acitivities expecially zoning
matters. She stated that while she did not know Mr. Redgate personally,
she understands that he is an able and competent person who served on the
tax policy committee and would be a perfect candidate for _economic development
committees or one of the finance committees. She felt that Dr. James P.
Reilly who has been a Town Meeting Member for eight years and served on the
Solid Waste Committee and dealing with land issues and, therefore, fulfilled
the criteria set up by the Board previously.
After further discussi
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ram working with the committee since March. Mrs. Battin stated that she felt
that in order to have a full compliment on the committee, she suggested
appointing Mr. Mix and hold the second appointment open.
Mr. Politi agreed to appointing one member to the committee and
nominated Mr. Donald M. Graham. Mr. Politi stated that Mr. Graham has
had years of experience with the MBTA and is a former Chairman of the
Planning Board.
Mrs. Battin stated that, as Mr. Crain is the liaison selectman with
the Committee that perhaps it would be better to table the matter until
Mr. Crain's return.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the ap-
pointments to the Transportation Advisory Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Chief Traffic
Paul E. Furdon, proforma, to the Traffic Safety Committee and to appoint Saf. Com.
John A. Powell as a new member.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Lewis Personnel
M. Rambo and Mary E. Shunney to the Personnel Advisory Board for three Adv. Bd.
year terms to expire May 31, 1985.
Mgrs. Battin reported to the Board that she had contacted Senator Garrity
Rotondi's office to solicit his support in getting the Garrity. House House
Bill through the Senate when they reconvene in August. She suggested Bill
that Mr. Busa write to the Senator expressing the Town's concern that
the Bill be passed seditiously because of the time factor involved in
the construction work. The Board agreed that this should be done and
Mr. Busa will write to Senator Rotondi.
Mr. William Page, Chairman of the CATV Committee reported to the CATV
Board that there is an amended version of Senate Bill 2172 which could
have a negative impact on the terms of the Town's license agreement
with Adams-Russell. Mr. Page suggested that Senator Barry M. Goldwater,
Chairman, Subcommittee on Communications, be contacted by letter to ex-
press the Town's concerns and request that the Committee allow time for
our Town Counsel to study the amended version and inform the Board of
its full impact on our contract.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Chairman to write to Senator Barry M. Goldwater expressing the Town's
concerns relative to the amended version of Senate Bill 2172.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the re- State Aid
quest of the Town Manager to sign the document for State Aid HED-077 HED-077
until the Manager reviews with the DPW and has an updated report.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the Traffic
recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee regarding the re- Safety
quests of Mr. Vahe Adamian, 17 Mason Street, and Mr. Kurt M. Tramp, Items
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149 Concord Avenue, to have the Town check into the traffic safety con-
ditions on Mason Street and Concord Avenue.
The problem of citizens planting shrubs and trees on town right-of-
ways will be discussed at a future meeting with the Traffic Safety Committee.
Traf. Rules Upon motion it was voted to amend the Traffic Rules and Orders regard- mad
Sherburne Rd.ing a prohibition and restriction of parking on Sherburne Road as follows:
Location Side From To Type Parkin
Sherburne Rd. Both Vinebrook Rd. 200' South No Parking
6:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
2 Hour Parking
10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Muzzey Schl. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted authorize the Mana-
Fee Elgin ger to request the Planning Board to waive its fee in the amount of $750.00
Associates to Elgin Associates for its review of the CD zoning amendment because it
was a public project.
Nuclear Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Nana-
Weapons Com. er's appointments to the Nuclear Weapons Committee as follows: Dr. Eric
Clarke, Don White, Sam Nablo, Professor Myron Rosenblum, Dr. Steven Miller,
Fred Frick and Arthur Burrell.
Council on Upon motion duly made and seconded to approve the Manager's appoint-
Aging Appts. ments to the Council on Aging as follows: appoint Terrance Gent, Carol
DiGianni and reappoint Lou Tropeano for three-year terms expiring April 30,
1985.
Bd. Health Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Mana-
App t. ger's appointment of Dr. Michael Erdos to the Board of Health for a three-
year term expiring April 30, 1985.
Bedford St./ Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Hartwell Chairman to write to Secretary James F. Carlin relative to the Town's sub-
Ave. mission for grant proposals under the Public Works Economic Development
provision of the Transportation Bond Act of 1981 replying to his letter of
June 11. This is in connection with the Bedford Street/Hartwell Avenue
project.
Executive Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 4-0, by roll call
Session vote, Mr. Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Politi and Mr. Sacco, to go into Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value
of real property and matters of litigation with no intention of resuming the
open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:15 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
July 26, 1982
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in Estabrook
Hall, Cary Memorial Building, on Monday, July 26, 1982 at 7:30 P.M.
Chairman Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr, Crain, Mr. Politi, Mr. Sacco; Mr. Hutch-
inson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel and Miss Casey, Executive
Clerk were present.
The Chairman opened the hearing on the petition of the Sun Oil Coin- Sun Oil Co.
pany for permission to remove three existing 4,000 gallon underground Gasoline
gasoline storage tanks and replace with three 6,000 gallon underground Storage Lic
gasoline storage tanks on the premises at 301 Massachusetts Avenue at
Fottler Avenue. This would be an increase of 6,000 gallons of storage.
The Chairman read the report of the Fire Chief recommending ap-
proval of the request with the stipulation that the Company comply with
all applicable regulations contained in CRM 527 and the site be inspected
by the Fire Department prior to tanks being covered.
MT. Richard Bunzell, Area Real Estate Manager, Boston Division,
represented the Sun Oil Company. Mr. Bunzell explained that the present
tanks are old and subject to a risk of leakage and will be fiberglass
covered. He explained that by increasing the storage capacity, it will
reduce the number of deliveries necessary and there would be less truck-
ing into the station. Existing tanks will be removed under the super-
rimm vision of the Fire Chief under State regulations. The tanks will not be
relocated, but will go into the area of the old tanks after their re-
moval.
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moval.
No one spoke in favor or in opposition and the Chairman declared the
hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission
to the Sun Oil Company to remove three existing 4,000 gallon underground
gasoline storage tanks on the premises at 301 Massachusetts Avenue and
Fottler Avenue and install three 6,000 gallon underground gasoline stor-
age tanks.
Mr. Bunzell thanked the Board and retired from the meeting.
Mr. Harry Meehan, District Manager of the Boston Edison Company met Boston
with the Board to introduce himself as he is new in the area and to ex- Edison Dist
tend his services to the Town Officials. Mgr.
After questions from the Manager and the Board relative to the high
cost of street lighting, which has been in excess of $300,000 annually,
Mr. Meehan stated that the Company is exploring a variety of "innovations"
that will eventually pay off for cities and town. Mr. Meehan is to arrange
for a Boston Edison official to contact Mr. Hutchinson soon regarding the
problem and will take into consideration Mr. Busa's suggestion that the
fuel adjustment charge should be less for street lighting because the en-
ergy use is on off-peak hours.
The Chairman thanked Mr. Meehan for appearing before the Board and
he retired from the meeting.
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Middlsx. The Chairman read a request from the Middlesex Racquet and Swim Club
Racquet & for a change in operating hours under its Common Victualer License for the
Swim Clb. service of food and non-alcoholic beverages to commence at 6:00 A.M. in-
Com. Vic. stead of 12:00 Noon.
Lic. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant a change
in hours under the Common Victualer License of the Middlesex Racquet and
Swim Club for the service of food and non-alcoholic beverages to commence
at 6:00 a.m. instead of 12:00 Noon as now permitted.
Stetson/ The Board discussed the minutes of the Stetson/Domings dog hearing
Domings Dog of July 7.
Hearing Mr. Politi stated, as the Dog Hearing Officer, he was supported by the
Animal Control Officer, in his determination that the Domings' dog is not
a nuisance by reason of a vicious disposition or excessive barking or other
disturbances. He also stated that there was evidence that the dog has been
provoked by both parties into barking and jumping the fence. He suggested
that the Manager, who is willing to do so, speak to both parties regarding
the provokations.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the Board has
determined that "the Domings' dog has not been shown to be a nuisance by
reason of a vicious disposition or excessive barking or other disturbances.
There is substantial testimony from both parties, as well as other persons,
that the dog is, on occasion, provoked to barking and jumping the fence by
both the Stetsons and Domings. The Manager has expressed the willingness
to speak with both parties indicating to them that, while it is a serious
matter, the evidence did not support any action against the dog at this
time. Both parties should be cognizant of the fact that the Board has
listened to the complaint seriously and that there is concern that one or
both parties may be using the animal as a vehicle to vent personal ani-
mosity."
Both parties are to be notified of this decision and the Manager will
meet with them to convey the Board's decision.
Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the min-
utes of the Selectmen's meetings of June 7, June 14, June 16, June 21,
June 28 and Executive Session of May 19.
Election Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint thirty-
Officers
hirty-
Officers seven Democratic and thirty-seven Republican Election Officers for terms
of office to expire September 1, 1983. The Town Clerk is to be requested
to notify each officer.
Sewer Const. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Orders of
Sewer Construction fin. Grove Street, North Street and Waltham Street.
Sidewalk Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Order of
Const. Sidewalk Construction for Adams Street.
Water Main Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Order of
Taking Water main taking for Hazel Road.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Orders Sewer
of Sewer Taking for Clelland Road, Hazel Road and Lee Avenue. Takings
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a Coin. Vic. Lic.
change in hours of operation of "The Kitchen" restaurant under its Corn- The Kitchen
mon Victualler License as follows: Change of Hrs.
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a Common Corn. Carrier
Carrier License to James H. McCarty Limousine Service, Inc. , P.O. Box Lic.
327 -- 694 Mechanics Street, Leominster, Mass.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Peter Police Man.
Agnes, Jr. a member of the Police Manual Policy Committee for a term to Pol. Corn.
expire May 31, 1983. Chief Furdon of the Police Department will be a non-Appt.
voting member replacing Chief Corr,
Mr. Politi moved to appoint Mr. William Mix and Mr. Donald M. Trans. Adv.
Graham to the Transportation Advisory Committee to fill two vacancies. Corn. Appts.
Mr. Crain moved to expand the Committee to include Mr. Lance Neumann
who has been working with the Committee.
Mr. Politi stated he would prefer to vote on the two vacancies that
had been advertised and were to be filled and table the motion for the ex-
pansion of the Committee.
Mr. Crain made a motion to table the appointments to the Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3-2, Mr. Politi and
Mr. Sacco voting in the negative, to table the appointments to the Trans-
portation Advisory Committee.
Mrs. Battin informed the Board that the Hanscom Air Force Base had HATS Corn.
expressed a desire to have a representative on the Hanscom Area Traffic
Committee. As the Selectmen representative on the Committee, Mrs. Battin
recommended that this request be approved.
Upon moti
Street Re- Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award the contract
surfacing for street resurfacing (#83-1-E) in the amount of $182,906 to P. J. Keating
Contract Co. , Reservoir Road, Lunenburg, Mass. mod
CATV The Chairman opened the hearing on the petition of the Adams/Russell
Hearing Co. , Inc. for permission to install underground cables for Village Circle,
Sanderson Road, Mason Street, White Pine Lane, Apollo Circle, Bushnell Drive,
Maureen Road, Brookwood Road, Fairfield Drive, Oak Park Circle, Todd Road,
Bowser Road, Saddle Club Road, Patriots Drive and Brigham Road necessary to
provide service for cable television.
Mr. John Castro, Director of Construction and Development for the Adams/
Russell Co, introduced Mr. Rick Perrone, President of Xcel Construction Co.
of Connecticut, the firm that will be doing the construction work. After
reviewing a film that was shot at Potter Pond during the actual laying of the
cables there, Mr. Perrone and Mr. Castro answered questions from the audience.
Concerns were expressed regarding other underground utility services now in
place, preservation of shrubs and trees and the necessity and placement of
the "junction boxes" necessary to service every two houses.
Mr. Harry Hall, 10 Patriots Drive, addressed the Board and stated that
11 of the 12 homeowners on Patriots Drive indicated to him that they did not
want to subscribe to the cable service. He stated that he felt that it was
not economical nor fair to install the cables for that one household. He
expressed concern regarding damage to large, old trees in the area, also.
Mr. Busa stated that because of legalities involved in this matter regarding
the installation of the cables to service one household, the decision would
be deferred until the August 9 hearing for the remaining precincts. Resi-
dents of Patriots Drive would be welcome to attend that hearing also.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission und
to Adams/Russell Co. , Inc. for permission to install underground cables
for Village Circle, Sanderson Road, Mason Street, White Pine Lane, Apollo
Circle, Bushnell Drive, Maureen Road, Brookwood Road, Fairfield Drive,
Oak Park Circle, Todd Road, Bowser Road, Saddle Club Road and Brigham Road
to provide service for cable television.
Mr. Castro and Mr. Perrone thanked the Board and they retired from the
meeting.
Commuter Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award the contract
Bus Con- for the commuter bus to the Gray Line of Boston for a three-year period to
tract expire on July 31, 1985 with the following rate structure:
Single ride 2.50
Round trip 5.00
20 tickets 40.00
Monthly 77.00
LEXPRESS Mrs, Castleman, Chairman of the Transportation Advisory Committee ex-
plained to the Board the Committee's rationale for requesting the installa-
tion of barrier posts at the LEXPRESS stop in Depot Square. She stated that
the Committee had looked into other locations as the site for the bus ter-
minal, but found that Depot Square was the most suitable and efficient.
The concern for the Committee was for the safety of the passengers while
boarding and disembarking the busses. mod
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the LEXPRESS
installation of barrier posts at the LEXPRESS stop in Depot Square such Barriers
posts to be 4-4 1/2 feet high with reflectors for a trial period until Depot Sq.
November 1. At the end of this trial period, a report will be submitted
to the Board from the Transportation Advisory Committee, Police Depart-
ment and the Department of Public Works relative to the effectiveness of
the barriers.
The Chairman thanked the Transportation Advisory Committee for its
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report and they retired from the meeting.
Mrs. Battin reported to the Board that the Center Revitalization is Parking
Committee is very concerned about "meter feeding" of the parking meters. Fines
She questioned Capt. Lima relative to regulations regarding raising the
fine and he said that it could be placed in Class B which would be a fine
of $10.00. He suggested raising the charges for all three categories of
parking fines and putting "overtime" parking violations into group A to B.
The Board will discuss the matter further and vote regarding a change at
a future meeting.
The Chairman reported to the Board that the Building Commissioner Battle Green
had reported that the management of the Battle Green Inn had implemented Inn
most of the necessary corrections relating to structural changes with the
exception of new domes being completely installed in the court areas.
mws The Chairman recommended that the suspension of the Innkeeper License im-
posed by the Board on April 13 relative to room occupancy be removed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to remove the sus-
pension of the Innkeeper License for the Battle Green Inn subject to new
domes being completely installed in the court areas and inspection by the
Building Commissioner by November 15.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the gift Conservatior
of approximately 2.5 acres of land from Francis W. K. Smith and Jacque- Land
lyn R. Smith of 4 Clematis Road, Lexington with conservation restric- Smith
tions on the following premises:
"That portion of Lots A and B on Plan dated March 16, 1944, re-
corded with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book
6763, Page 290 which is located below the 210 Contour line as
shown on the Geodetic Survey Maps of the Town of Lexington."
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0, by roll call Executive
vote, Mr. Busa, Mrs, Battin, Mr. Crain, Mr. Politi and Mr. Sacco, to go Session
into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters of litiga-
tion with no intention of resuming the open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
10:30 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
Excutive Clerk