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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-02-BOS-min SELECTMEN'S MEETING __ f, February 8, 1983 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select- men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday, February 8, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. Acting Chairman Crain, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Politi, Mr. Sacco; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Miss Adler, Assist- ant to the Town Manager; Miss Casey, Executive Clerk were present. The Chairman convened the meeting at 7:30 P.M. and requested the indulgence of the Selectmen/Town Manager Act Committee to wait for Town Counsel as he had been detained. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minu- Minutes tes of the Selectmen's Meeting of January 5, 1983. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the war- 1983 Warr- rant for the 1983 Annual Town Meeting. ant Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Grant App. Town Manager to execute the grant application, previously approved, for Energy technical energy audits. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Transfer request for a transfer in the amount of $10,000 from the Reserve Fund to Fire and Police Medical Account #1125. The Selectmen/Town Manager Act Committee met with the Board to pre- Selectmen/ sent its report. Tn. Mgr. Mr. Dan Fenn, substituting for Mr. Homer Hagedorn, Chairman of the Act Com. Committee who was unable to attend, reviewed the rationale of the Com- mittee relative to recommended changes in the Act. He stated 'that the Committee has concluded that the Act, in general, is working acceptably well. The additions or revisions suggested are in- tended to facilitate better realization of the principles behind the Act not fundamentally to change them". The Board discussed the recommendations briefly and Mr. Crain stated that he assumed that the Board would rather wait for a full Board for consideration of specific points of view on the matter. He thanked the committee for its presentation and the opportunity for further dialogue and clarification. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the con- sideration of the Selectmen/Town Manager Act Committee's report until there is a full Board present. The Manager informed the Board that questions had been raised at the Muzzey Planning Board hearing relative to the construct of the motion for Muz- School pon zey School. The questions were whether or not to include the Senior Motion Center and consider it as a whole or make an amendment to delete the Cen- - 2 - ter to effectively discuss it as a separate issue. The suggestion had been made to break out the motion to include A) dealing with Muzzey School, B) dealing with the Senior Center and C) dealing with the creation of the housing trust. Mrs. Battin felt that it was better to consider the Senior Center as a separate entity. Mr. Politi disagreed and felt it should be amended out only if someone wanted to delete it. The question of the cost of the Senior Center was brought out and Mr. Crain stated that he felt that the Board needed some very specific detailed data as to what the floor plan and the programs will be and the costs. He felt that the material that had been submitted was not satis- factory. Mr. Hutchinson stated that he would work with Mr. Harris and Mrs. Phear and obtain the necessary information for the Board. He also stated that he had talked with Mr. Busa by phone and he supports the idea, if it is a concern, to break out the motion. His first preference would be for one motion, however. After further discussion Mrs. Battin made a motion to have the Senior Center considered separately and have an A, B, C motion. The motion did not carry. Mr. Crain stated that he felt that the Board recognized that there will be a discussion at Town Meeting and that there would be no need to break it out as the issue of the Senior Center could be discussed in either case. Appropria- The Appropriation Committee met with the Board to discuss the articles tion Com- for the Special Town Meeting. mittee Mr. Dailey informed the Board that the Committee had discussed the mod Muzzey School. He stated that the Committee questioned whether the Town should sell the property at the figure mentioned. They felt that the price to be paid by Noyes was not reflective of the full value of the property which was probably reflective of the type of housing being con- sidered. The Committee felt that the price per unit was probably $1500 lower that it should be. The Committee's recommendation to Town Meeting would be to examine the price and try to obtain the maximum having in mind the charge given by the last Town Meeting to try and obtain some affordable housing in the school, and, at the same time, receive more per unit. It was the opinion of the Committee that the price of the senior center was not unreasonable and if everyone is convinced that there is a need for the facility, the price seems to be something that the Committee would be pre- pared to live with. Mr. Dailey stated that it was the hope of the Committee that some- thing could be negotiated with Noyes before Town Meeting so that the Com- mittee would not have to present a motion for an increase in sale price. Mr. Dailey stated that the Committee would be supporting the im- plementation of the parking ticket arrangement requested by the Police Department. Mr. Dailey stated that it was the understanding of the Committee that there would be an indefinite postponement of the article for the construction of Wellington Lane Avenue and Meadow Brook Avenue and that they would be taken up again at the regular Town Meeting. This under- - 3 - I was confirmed by the Manager. t°'11 Relative to the LEXPRESS article, Mr. Dailey said that there was nothing much to discuss as Mr. Crain had stated that more information was needed relative to the three-year bids. The Manager informed the Board and the Committee that the TMMA was trying to schedule their informational meetings and would be back with definite information during the coming week. The Chairman thanked the Appropriation Committee for appearing be- fore the Board and they retired from the meeting. A request for Executive Session was made and Mr. Crain stated that Executive the suggestion had been made and discussed with the Board that Mr. Session McLaughlin be invited to attend thekxecutive Sessihris prior to the 1,2 elections due to the fact that no one- was opposing las election. The Board agreed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0, by roll call vote to go into Executive Session, and include Mr. McLaughlin, for the purpose of discussing matters of litigation, with no intention of re- suming the open meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. A true record, Attest: FINR f AZCS -177 Executive Clerk pmb )L, I °-1 ( (7 SELECTMEN'S MEETING February 14, 1983 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select- men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, February 14, 1983 at 7:00 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; Miss Casey, Execuitve Clerk were present. The Chairman convened the meeting, and called upon former State Speed Car Senator, Sam Rotondi, who addressed the Board relative to a proposed Race "Indianapolis" type speed car race to be held on Patriots' Day Week-end Hanscom in 1984 at Hanscom Field. He explained that the event would be handled Field by a non-profit corporation which would funnel a percentage of the prof- its to area charities and community acitvities. He stated that he had conferred with the Hanscom Field Advisory Board who suggested that meet- ings be held with the Selectmen of Concord, Lincoln, Bedford and Lexing- ton to explain the project and solicit input. He stated that they were aware of the historical heritage of the area and would like to have, an advisory board composed of community businesses, government and civic leaders to set up guidelines and distribute proceeds to charities and governments. He stated that Massport officials had indicated they would plum not act on the proposal unless it receives approval of the affected com- munities. Mr. Rotondi introduced Mr. William C. Bittner, director of the "Motorsports Classic" who explained the procedure and stated that the main race would be on Sunday, April 15 with an expected attendance of 50,000 to 60,000. He explained that the estimated budget for the festi- val is $2,000,000 primarily from ticket sales and sponsorship. He stated that concerns relating to spectator and driver safety, traffic control, security, parking, noise and air pollution, sanitary and utility require- ments and airport operations have been addressed. The Chairman stated that the matter would be taken under advise- ment and thanked Mr. Rotondi and Mr. Bittner for appearing before the Board. Mr. Rotondi and Mr. Bittner thanked the Board for the opportunity to meet with them and they retired from the meeting. Mrs. Margaret Rawls, Chairman of the TMMA Executive Committee, TMMA met with the Board to present the schedule of the informational meet- Meetings ings. She stated that the Committee had met and decided, in view of the fact that the financial items will not be ready for a while and Town Meeting will recess and reconvene on May 2, the information meetings will be held in two separate segments. There will be two hearings before the beginning of the regular Town Meeting and one before the financial meet- ing. She gave a run-down of the meetings for the Board as they had been scheduled. The Chairman thanked Mrs. Rawls for appearing before the Board to rm. update them with the schedule. - 2 - Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the approval of the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting of January so that Mrs. Battin could check a figure with the Manager. Muzzey The Manager addressed the Board and referred them to their copies umei School of Mrs. Phear's report relative to the Senior Center for Muzzey School re- garding questions the Board had raised relative to operating costs of the center. He also referred the Board to the report relative to housing costs at Muzzey for possible rental units by the proposed Lexington Housing Assistance Board. The Board discussed these reports and the Chairman requested the pleasure of the Board relative to keeping the Senior Center in the Motion for Town Meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to keep the Senior Center in the Motion for Town Meeting. The formation of the Housing Assistance Board and the charge was discussed. Mr. Crain stated that he felt that the criteria of prior involve- ment in Town Government was not necessarily as critical as bringing to the committee the kinds of backgrounds and skills needed to discharge re- sponsibility as defined, which had been suggested. The question was raised as to whether or not the charge to the committee should be limited to the Muzzey School and not encompass the Morrow Crossing and Potter Pond units. Mr. Crain expressed concern regarding the scope of the charge that it might be seen as universal having all purposes associated with housing, but stated that he did not think it was improper for the Board to encom- pass the Morrow Crossing and Potter Pond units. Mr. Cohen stated that the Selectmen could develop the charge but the primary focus would be Muzzey with the allowance to deal with the issues of Morrow Crossing and Potter Pond. Arty's Rest. The Chairman opened the hearing on the transfer of the All Alcoholic Liq. Lic. & Beverages License of Bora-Bora Restaurant to Arty's Restaurant, Inc. Common Vict. Mr. Charles C. Johnson, attorney for Arty's Restaurant, Inc. pre- License sented certified mail receipts of notification of the hearing and introduced the new owners, Frank Gianoukos and Arthur Gianoukos. The Chairman pointed out to the new owners that no alcoholic bev- erages are to be sold except in conjunction with the serving of food. The Chairman read a report from the Building Commissioner stating that because of difficulty in reading the submitted plan, he could not ad- equately determine the maximum number of allowable seats for the proposed renovations. He suggested that the license be worded "that maximum seating capacity is subject to State Building Code requirements and Building Com- missioner approval." Mr. Busa pointed out that the seating capacity re- quirements of the Town for approval by the Board is a minimum of 99 seats. Mr. Cohen pointed out that the Building Commissioner must inspect the restaurant before approval for operation and that he felt that the seating could be inspected at that time and there was no need ot include his suggested wording on the license. )1' - 3 - z pima Selectmen's Meeting February 14, 1983 No one spoke in favor or in opposition of granting the license and the Chairman declared the hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, Mr. Politi, ab- staining, to approve the transfer of the All Alcoholic Beverages License of Bora-Bora, Inc. to Arty's Restaurant, Inc. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the issurance of a Common Victualler License to atty'G'Restaurant, Inc. There was no Executive Session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:58 P.M. A true record, Attest: t ii, , I14Luz,522 „ Executive Clerk In" rffr''8) SELECTMEN'S MEETING f ' t February 22, 1983 � l A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select- men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Tuesday, February 22, 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; Miss Casey, Executive Clerk were present. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to lay out the Vote to following streets: Lay Out Streets SUBDIVISION STREETS Malt Lane 290'+ from Marrett Rd. to end Ryder Lane 400'+ from Worthen Rd. to end Bicentennial Drive 1100'+ from Cary Ave. to end Freeman Circle 400'+ from Bicentennial Dr. to end Woodpark Circle 3200'+ from Wood St. to end Scott Road 895'+ from Concord Ave. to end Trodden Path 840'+ from Lawn Avenue to end T CONSTRUCTION STREETS Spencer Street 210'+ from #17 to end Garfield Street 300'+ from Hickory St. to Earl St. Emerald Street 409'+ from Asbury St. to Bellflower St. The Board met with the Ringers Softball Club members to appeal Recreation the Manager's denial of the use of four softball fields at Fiske, Esta- Dept. brook and Harrington Schools. The Manager recommended denial of the re- quest because of the size of the tournament, sanitation problems, main- tenance of fields and the possibility of drinking at this event. Mr; David Pollins, of the Ringers Softball Team, indicated to the Board that by sponsoring this tournament, the team would raise sufficient funds to cover costs of the upcoming season in numerous tournaments throughout the State. The number of teams to participate is expected to be up to 40 and the participation fee per team would be $85.00. The Ringers team will not participate in the tournament, but merely sponsor it. The Board expressed concern that fees were being charged and Mr. Pollins stated that the Atex sponsored tournament also had charged fees and was approved by the Recreation Department. Mr. Eby, of the Recreation Department, stated that he was con- cerned because of the "scope of the tournament and the wear and tear on the fields". filma Mr. Cohen stated that upon reviewing the contract that had been presented, he was concerned that the wording would not rule out the possi- - 2 - bility of a law suit against the Town. He suggested that an insurance policy could be taken out by the Ringers to provide the necessary coverage. It was decided to postpone a decision until further information is ..t forthcoming. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to postpone a de- cision on the request of the Ringers Softball Club for the use of the softball fields at Fiske, Estabrook and Harrington Schools. Water Rate The Board discussed the Manager's recommendation for a water rate in- Increase crease and referred the Board to its copies of D.P.W. Director's memo show- ing rates for neighborning communities. He pointed out that the present rate has been in existence since January 1, 1975 and recommended that the rate be increased from $0.45 per hundred cubic feet to $0.55 per h.c.f. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve an in- crease in water rates from $0.45 per hundred cubic feet to $0.55 per hundred cubic feet, effective immediately. Elks Liq. The Board discussed the request of the Lexington Lodge of Elks License No. 2204 for a change in hours and manager under its Club Liquor License. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, Mr. Politi abstain- ing, to grant a change in hours under its Club Liquor License as follows: Monday through Friday 12:00 Noon to 12:00 Midnight Saturday 1:00 P.M. to 12:00 Midnight Sunday 1:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. The Board also approved a change in Manager to Antonio J. Algeri, Jr. Elks Common Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a Common Vic. Lic. Victaualler License to the Lexington Lodge of Elks #2204 for the service ..d of meals to members and guests only with hours of 12:00 Noon to 11:00 P.M. seven days per week. Set./Tn. The Board briefly discussed the Selectmen/Town Manager Act draft Mgt. Act. revisions and Mr. Crain's memo of 2/17 in which he had suggested the following wording for Section 5: "Those persons who have previous directly relevant experience with municipal management, and have thereby demonstrated a capacity to be ef- fective as a municipal manager and have become well experienced as well as professionally trained." Mr. Cohen stated that at some future meeting the Board will take a position on the proposed changes and that the research and investigating of the Act in no way was intended of change the Act, but to update it. Mr. Politi suggested that the report be taken up as a whole and the Board agreed to review again at a later meeting. School The Manager informed the Board that preliminary reviews of the school Budget budget show them to be about $90,000 to $100,000 over the 3% increase he had recommended. He suggested that a meeting with the School Committee be scheduled, as well as other interest groups, after the Governor's budget comes out in March. mod Selectmen's Meeting February 22, 1983 The Manager informed the Board that there has been a lot of enthus- Muzzey School "" iasm about the Muzzey School proposal and that Kirk Noyes had already re- ceived over 100 checks. The Senior Center was discussed and Mr. Busa suggested that a letter be sent to organizations in the Town to see if they could allot some money to the Senior Center for furnishings. This will be done. Mr. Crain suggested that a committee be created to work on the lay- out, design and furnishing of the senior center. Mrs. Battin felt that it would be useful if the Selectmen had direct input from this committee and suggested Mr. Crain be the Selectmen's rep- resentative. He agreed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint a citi- zen committee, with Mr. Crain as the Selectmen's representative, to work on the layout, design and furnishing of the senior ,center. Mr. Hutchinson will draft charges for both the senior center and the housing assistance board for a future meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Minutes minutes of the Selectmen's meeting of January 5, as corrected. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a Transfer transfer in the amount of $50,000 from the Reserve Fund to Account #5500 Snow Removal. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Abatement Pim following water abatement: Water S. Miller 11 Homestead S t. $45.00 Incorrect reading. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to sign the Traffic amendments to the Traffic Rules and Orders voted at the meeting of January 31 and to add a surcharge of $10.00 to be added to unpaid tickers after the Registry has been notified not to renew the violator's License or registration. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the deeds Meagherville and orders of taking for the acquisition of additional parcels of land lots under Article 47, Conservation Land/Meagherville, of the Warrant for the 1977 Annual Town Meeting. 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 discussing a matter of litigation with no in- tention of resuming the open meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9 :15 p.m. A true record, Attest: //jztA6 VQ • L Executive Clerk SELECTMEN'S MEETING February 28, 1983 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select- men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, February 28, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Busa, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Politi, Mr. Sacco; Mr. Hutchin- son, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Miss Casey, Executive Clerk were present. Mr. Neil Cronin, Guide Director, presented a gavel that he had made Neil Cronin from a limb of one of the Elm trees on the Green to Mr. Busa as a remem- Gavel/Busa brance and in recognition of his many years of service to the Town as a Town Meeting Member and his twelve years as a Selectman. Mr. Busa thanked Mr. Cronin for his thoughtfulness and he retired from the meeting. Mrs. Anne Grady, Chairman of the Garrity House Committee, met with Garrity the Board to request Board approval of three changes requested by Robert House Lind in his proposal for the rehabilitation of the Garrity House. She stated that the Committee and Historic Districts had approved the changes. Upon moiton duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following changes in Mr. Robert Lind's proposal for the rehabilitation of the Garrity House and in the preservation restrictions: } 1) The Board approves the moving of the Garrity House 12 feet back from the sidewalk and 36 feet South per the plans presented of the existing and proposed locations. 2) The Board approves Mr. Lind's proposal to concentrate on performing the major structural work on the Garrity House during the first year to enable him to move into it sooner. 3) The Board approves Mr. Lind's request that the preser- vation restrictions limiting changes to the historic interior finishes be eliminated from the Preservation Agreement and per draft presented of proposed revisions. The Chairman thanked Mrs. Grady and the Committee for the time and effort expended in the project and she retired from the meeting. The Chairman read a request from the Traffic Safety Committee for Traffic approval of the repeal of the "No Parking" regulation on both sides of Safety Massachusetts Avenue at the Munroe School. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the repeal of the "No Parking" regulation on both sides of Massachusetts Avenue at Munroe School. - 2 Traf. Saf, The Chariman read a request from the Traffic Safety Committee for Lowell St. a "No Parking" regulation on Lowell Street from Laconia Street to Woburn Street. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the request """" of the Traffic Safety Committee for a "No Parking" regulation on Lowell Street from Laconia Street to Woburn Street pending input from the business establishments in the area. The request is to be referred back to the Committee for this information. Traf. Saf. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request Adams St./ of Christina G. Miller, 22 Saddle Club Road, for a review of the traffic East/Hatha- safety at the Adams Street, East Street/Hathaway Road intersection to the way Rd. Traffic Safety Committee for its recommendations. One Day Upon motion duly made and seconded, Mr. Politi abstaining, it was Liq. Lic. voted to approve the request of RAEDACC Association of W. R. Grace & Co. for issuance of a One-Day Liquor License for March 3, 1983. One Day Upon motion duly made and seconded, Mr. Politi abstaining, it was Liq. Lic. voted to approve the request of S t. Brigid's Parish for the issuance of a One Day Liquor License for March 12. Resolution The Chairman read a request from Paul R. Camacho, Executive Direc- Vitenam Vets.tor of the Special Commission on the Concerns of the Vietnam Veterans, for the Board to pass a resolution supporting the Commission's Awareness Cam- paign on behalf of the POW/MIA's. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to pass a resolu- tion supporting the Special Commission on the Concerns of the Vietnam mod Veterans campaign on behalf of the POW/MIA's. Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting of January 10. Bond Tn. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the bond Clerk for the Town Clerk in the amount of $6500.00. Battle Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the request Green of the Grey Nuns' Social Justice Committee for the use of the Battle Green on April 16 for the purpose of a Peace Walk. Nuclear Members of the Nuclear Weapons Committee met with the Board to pre- Weapons sent its report as mandated by Article 39 of the 1982 Annual Town Meeting. Committee Professor Myron Rosenblum, Chairman of the Committee, reported that the Committee had met eight times during the months of August through No- vember and took testimony from the following individuals: Dr. John Pastore, Associate Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine and Director of Cardiac-Non-Invasive Laboratory, St. Elizabeth's Hospital; Dr. Kosta Tsipis, Research Physicist at the Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology and Co-director of MIT's Program in Science and Technology for International Security; Mr. Sheldon Barr, ..r 4 - 3 - Director, Division of Preventive Medicine, Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Mr. Douglas Forbes, Director of Planning of the Massa- chusetts Civil Defense Agency. He stated that the report represents an agreed upon consensus of the Committee and the recommendaitons are clearly set forth and docu- mented as far as referencing is concerned. Professor Rosenblum stated that the Committee felt that it would like to see the Town initiate a program of enlightenment or "nuclear awareness" such as lectures in schools, public lectures and use of library resources. Mr. Hutchinson is to work with the Committee relative to the approp- riate distribution of the report stating that it may be necessary for pri- vate solicitations of funds to help defray the costs. Copies of the full report will be made available to Town Meeting Members. Upon moiton duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the re- port of the Nuclear Weapons Committee. The Chairman thanked Professor Rosenblum and his Committee for the excellent and comprehensive report and they retired from the meeting. The Chairman referred the Board to its correspondence relative to Recreation the request of the Ringers Softball Club for permission to use four of the Department softball fields at the schools, which had been tabled last week pending further information by the Club. He stated that the questions that had Poo been raised at the previous meeting had been answered and Mr. Cohen said that Mr. Pollins had called him and informed him that he had contacted the Association and was assured that they would provide the requested insur- ance policy in time for the tournament. Mr. Hutchinson stated that should the Board grant the request he would want the club to coordinate its plans with the Department of Public Works and the Recreation Department, but his administrative recommenda- tion was to continue to deny. Mr. Politi moved to approve the request of the Ringers Softball Club for permission to use four of the softball fields at the schools, subject to coordination with the Department of Public Works and com- pliance with the regulations set forth by the Recreation Department Mr. Sacco seconded the motion. Mr. Busa stated that due to the fact that the Recreation Department has already approved a similar tournament to be held, he suggested that the Recreation Department and Town Manager set some guidelines for such requests. He stated that it should be the last tournament run in this manner and stated that the fields should be used for recreation purposes and not in a promotional manner. Mr. Politi stated that he felt that concerns previously raised by the Manager were excellent and valid, but felt that it was difficult to deny a request looking at approvals that had been given in the past, and supported Mr. Busa's suggestion that through the Recreation Department and Town Manager's Office and Department of Public Works a policy decision with respect to future requests be drawn up. 4 - elti hx- It was voted 3-1, Mrs. Battin voting in the negative, to grant the request of the Ringers Softball Club for the use of the softball fields at Fiske School, Estabrook School and Harrington School (2 fields) on May 14 and 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. subject to conditions as outlined by the Imo Recreation Director and coordination with the Public Works Department. Mr. Pollins thanked the Board for its consideration and retired from the meeting. License The Chairman opened the hearing on the application of the Kendall Com.- Gasoline pony, 17 Hartwell Avenue, for permission for storage of flammable fluids. Storage The Chairman stated that the Board of Appeals had issued a Special Kendall Co. Permit for construction of a solvent storage shed at the Kendall Company location, 17 Hartwell Avenue, on January 6, 1983 which is not transferrable and upon termination of the Kendall Company's lease with Boston Properties, the storage shed must be removed immediately. Chief Bergeron's report indicated that the storage of solvents as proposed will reduce the hazard caused by storage in the main building and recommended approval of the request. The Building Commissioner has approved and has issued a building per- mit on the plans as submitted. The Conservation Commission expressed concern about potential danger to the ground water aquifer in the event of a spill and recommended that measures be taken to rpevent contamination of Bedford's water supply. The Board of Health expressed concern with the types of material to be stored and requested a current list of chemicals, solvents, adhesives, etc. be provided to the department on an annual basis. Dr. Earl Jackson, representing the Kendall Company, informed the Board that the conditions seem to have already been met as the building is precast reinforced concrete building specifically designed for this purpose. He stated that it was very unlikely that there would be leakage, but if there was, there is drainage in the building that goes into a 350 gallon sub which catch the spillage. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a license for the storage of solvents and monomers and lubricants to the Kendall Company, 17 Hartwell Avenue, subject to the condition that a list of chem. cols, solvents, adhesives etc. be provided to the Board of Health on an annual basis and measures be taken to prevent contamination of Bedford's water supply to the satisfaction of the Conservation Commission. Dr. Jackson thanked the Board and retired from the meeting. HATS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Ms. Judy Appt. Uhrig as the Planning Board representative to the Hanscom Area Traffic Committee. Traf. Saf. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Mr. Donald Com. Appt. Graham to the Traffic Safety Committee. CATV Appt. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Ms. Mary Costello to the CATV Committee. i; 57 - 5 rift Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the res- Arts Counci: ignation of Mr. Peter C. Kovner from the Lexington Arts Council. Resig. The Manager referred the Board to its copies of a letter received County from the Board of Selectmen of Chelmsford requesting support in its ef- Training forts to have the County Commissioners sell the Training School. School Mr. Hutchinson stated that it seems to have merit, but felt that the Board has the kind of information to evaluate the merit of the pro- posal and recommended taking no action on the request. Mr. Politi suggested that, as the Training School is a piece of County property and is on the County rolls in terms of upkeep and main- tenance, that the Board should encourage if there is no longer a County use for it, to sell the property as a means of a monetary saving. He suggested that this could be conveyed to the Chelmsford Board of Select- men without conveying any specific use. The Manager is to so reply to the Chelmsford Selectmen. The Manager updated the Board relative to negotiations with the Muzzey Muzzey School developer. He stated that there has been over 100 appli- School cants for units, all of which seem to meet the income guidelines. He stated that it was agreed that the first 40 units would be assigned to the first 40 that meet the lower income under the MHFA guidelines. The next 20 would be available to all groups based on when their check was re- ceived whether they meet the 1982 or 1983 guidelines. Approximately 10 of ,., the units have been reserved for the Town's acquisition through the new Housing Assistance Board. He stated that it was also agreed that 90 days after completion of construction, the units could escalate $10,000 rather than $5,000 because these would be available to market rate buyers. He pointed out that it appears that this will be unnecessary as it looks as if it will be a totally affordable proposal as all units will be sold. He pointed out that the Town will be acquiring its units at the construc- tion price and will be serving people of lower incomes. Mr. Busa informed the Board that he had sent a letter of all the civic clubs in Town requesting assistance in furnishing the Senior Cen- ter. Mr. Hutchinson stated that he would like, in behalf of the men and women who work for the Town, to thank Mr. Busa for his concern for their welfare during his 12 years on the Board. He stated that it reflects the kind of commitment that the elected officials give to the people that work here. Mr. Busa thanked the Manager and stated that he felt some sadness in leaving, but felt it was time to give new people a chance to serve. Mr. Politi stated that the Alternative Tax. Committee for an exten- Alterna- sion of time in reporting to the Board from March 1 to March 21. tive Tax Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant the re- Committee quest of the Alternative Tax Committee for an extension of time in report- ing to the Board from March 1 to March 21. - 6 - 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 now Session, with the intention of resuming the open meeting, to discuss mat- ters of litigation. After discussion, the open meeting was resumed. Board Chair- Mr. Busa informed the Board that at the conclusion of this meeting he man would be stepping down as Chairman and requested that a new Chairman be Mr. Crain appointed. Miss Casey called for nominations. Mr. Politi nominated Mr. Crain as Chairman. It was voted unanimously to elect Mr. Crain as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Bd. Acting Mr. Sacco nominated Mr. Politi to be Acting Chairman until Mr. Crain Chairman returns. It was voted unanimously to elect Mr. Politi as Acting Chairman until Mr. Crain's return. Mrs. Battin stated that, as the Senior member of the Board, she would like to thank Mr. Busa for the years of service on the Board and said that she had appreciated his directness and hard work and noted that he had always had the best interest of the Town at heart. She stated that, although they had not always agreed, she always knew "where he was coming from" and would miss him, personally. Mr. Busa thanked Mrs. Battin and stated that he always felt that Lexington is a "great Town" and would miss the involvement and had enjoyed mod serving. The Board extended "best wishes" to Mr. Busa. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:45 P.M. A true record, Attest: Executive Clerk unlit