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TOWN OF LEXINGTON WARRANT
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, March 6 Town Elections
Polls Open - 7 00 a.m -8 00 p m.
Sunday, March 19 — 1 00 p.m to 4 00 p.m TMMA Bus Tour(starts at School Admin.)
Tuesday, March 14 - 7 30 p.m Moderator's Workshop for New
Selectmen's Meeting Room Town Meeting Members
Thursday, March 16 - 7 30 p.m Precinct Meetings
Clarke Middle School TMMA Meeting
First Information Session
(Citizen articles)
Tuesday, March 21 - 7 30 p.m TMMA Second Information Session
Clarke Middle School (Municipal Budget and Articles)
Wednesday, March 22 - 7 30 p m TMMA Third Information Meeting
Clarke Middle School (School Budget and Articles)
Thursday, March 23 - 7 30 p.m Moderator's Meeting with Article Sponsors
Selectmen's Meeting Room
Monday, March 27 - 7 30 p m. Town Meeting begins -No Town Meeting
Cary Memorial Hall Auditorium during School Vacation Week(April 17-21)
Note During Town Meeting, interpreters for the deaf or hard of hearing are available on request
to Human Services Coordinator Dianne Snell at 781-861-0194
2006
ANNUAL TOWN WARRANT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Calendar Inside Front Cover
Board of Selectmen's Message 3
Summary of Revenues and Expenditures 4
WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Article 1 Elections 5
Article 2 Reports of Town Boards, Officers, Committees 7
Article 3 Appointments to Cary Lecture Series 7
ZONING/LAND USE ARTICLES
Article 4 Zoning By-Law, Inclusionary Zoning 7
Article 5 Zoning By-Law, Impervious Surface 8
Article 6 Zoning By-Law, Parking in CB District 8
Article 7 Zoning By-Law, Amend CD-7 to CD-13, Starwood Hotels & Resorts,
727 Marrett Road (Owners' Petition) 9
Article 8 Resolution for a Scenic Byway (Citizens' Petition) 9
Article 9 Vine Street—Abandon Sewer Easement. 10
GENERAL ARTICLES
Article 10 Amend Non-Criminal Disposition By-Law (Street Openings) 10
Article 11 Amend Referendum Provisions Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929 10
Article 12 Authorize Inter-municipal Agreement for Mutual Aid Among Public
Health Agencies 11
Article 13 Accept MGL Chapter 148 Section 26H (Fire Sprinklers) 11
Article 14 Amend General By-Laws—Unauthorized Vehicles 12
Article 15 Amend General By-Laws to Create Energy Committee (Citizens' Petition) 12
Article 16 Amend Noise By-Law(Citizens' Petition) 14
FINANCIAL ARTICLES
Article 17 Appropriate FY2007 Operating Budget 14
Article 18 Appropriate FY2007 Enterprise Funds Budgets 15
Article 19 Approve Senior Tax Relief(Accept Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C) 16
Article 20 Establish Property Tax Deferral Interest Rate for FY2007 16
Article 21 Rescind MGL Chapter 59, Section 5K (Property Tax Work-off Program) 17
Article 22 Appropriate for Senior Service Program 17
Article 23 Continue Departmental Revolving Funds 17
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Article 24 Accept Chapter 157 of the Acts of 2005 18
Article 25 Appropriate the FY2007 Community Preservation Committee
Operating Budget 19
Article 26 Appropriate for Outdoor Sound System (Citizens' Petition) 19
Article 27 Appropriate for Recreation Capital Projects 20
Article 28 Appropriate for Municipal Capital Projects 20
Article 29 Appropriate for Water Distribution Improvements 23
Article 30 Appropriate for Water Meters 23
Article 31 Appropriate for Sewer Improvements 24
Article 32 Appropriate for School Capital Projects and Equipment 24
Article 33 Appropriate for School Administration Building. 25
Article 34 Appropriate for Fiske School Construction 25
Article 35 Appropriate for Municipal Parking Lot 26
Article 36 Appropriate for Senior Center Design/Conceptual Study 26
Article 37 Appropriate for Public Works Facility 27
Article 38 Appropriate for Municipal Electric Feasibility Study 27
Article 39 Appropriate for Post Employment Benefits 27
Article 40 Appropriate for Stabilization Fund 28
Article 41 Appropriate for Prior Years' Unpaid Bills 28
Article 42 Amend FY2006 Operating Budget 28
Article 43 Appropriate for Authorized Capital Improvements 29
Article 44 Use of Funds to Reduce the Tax Rate 29
Map 34
List of Town Meeting Members 36
Town Finance Terminology 42
Election Information Inside Back Cover
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JEANNE K.KRIEGER,CHAIRMAN
PETER C.J KELLEY
RICHARD PAGETT TEL.(781)862-0500 x208
NORMAN P COHEN FAX. (781)863-9468
HANK MANZ
February 6, 2006
To the Residents of Lexington
The Warrant provides notification of the Annual Town Meeting and advises residents of
the various issues being considered at the Meeting. Only articles listed in the Warrant may be
discussed.
Articles are grouped in three categones Zoning, Financial, and General Descriptions
are provided in an attempt to make the Warrant useful and understandable A map is also
provided linking certain articles to the particular sites they impact.
One of the most important votes that take place in the Annual Town Meeting is the
budget. We urge citizens to read the budget, understand it, and help us find a way to foster
excellence within the community The Warrant includes the Town Manager's Proposed Budget
for Fiscal Year 2007. Between now and Town Meeting there will be multiple public Joint
sessions between the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee and the Finance Committees to
develop a comprehensive proposed budget for Town Meeting. The final proposal will be
delivered to all Town Meeting members prior to the consideration of any financial articles by
Town Meeting.
Please note that the vote to adopt the Community Preservation Act will be conducted
with the annual election on March 6, 2006
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Jeanne K. Kreger, Chairman
Peter C.J Kelley
Richard Pagett
Norman P Cohen
Hank Manz
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Summary of Revenues & Expenditures
The summary provided below shows revenues&expenses for the Town of Lexington FY 2005-2007 This summary reflects unaudited actual
results from FY 2005, restated budgeted figures from FY 2006 and the recommendations of the Town Manager and Superintendent for FY 2007
These projections have not been voted by either the Board of Selectmen or School Committee, and are subject to further change and refinement.
Revenue Summary 1 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2006-2007 FY 2006-2007
Actual 2 Restated Proiected Change($) Change(°/v)
Tax Levy
Property Tax Levy $ 85,867,574 $ 89,868,589 $ 93,490,304 $ 3,621,715 4.03%
Exempt Debt $ 5,325,085 $ 4,943,313 $ 5,554,651 $ 611,338 12.37%
sub-total Tax Levy $ 91,192,659 $ 94,811,902 $ 99,044,955 $ 4,233,053 4 46%
State Aid $ 7,871,465 $ 8,603,524 $ 8,693,524 $ 90,000 1 05%
Local Receipts $ 10,246,954 $ 9,649,010 $ 10,102,644 $ 453,634 4 70%
Available Funds $ 1,728,160 $ 1,426,484 $ 2,493,000 $ 1,066,516 74 77%
Revenue Offsets $ (3,077,283) $ (3,145,438) $ (2,619,019) $ 526,419 -16.74%
Total General Fund $ 107,961,955 $ 111,345,482 $ 117,715,103 $ 6,369,621 5.720/0
Other Revenues
Revolving Funds $ 78,266 $ 612,869 $ 615,828 $ 2,959 0.48%
Grants $ - $ 122,732 $ 122,732 $ - 0.00%
Enterprise Funds(Direct) $ 13,393,865 $ 13,224,142 $ 14,360,624 $ 1,136,482 8.59%
Enterprise Funds(Indirect) $ 1,773,197 $ 1,789,913 $ 1,802,313 $ 12,400 0.69%
sub-total Other Revenues $ 15,245,328 $ 15,749,656 $ 16,901,497 $ 1,151,841 731%
Total Revenues $ 123,207,283 $ 127,095,138 $ 134,616,601 $ 7,521,462 5.92%
Expense Summary 1 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2006-2007 FY 2006-2007
Actual 2 Restated Recommended Change($) Change(%1
Education
Lexington Public Schools $ 56,804,506 $ 60,028,584 $ 66,316,918 $ 6,288,334 10.48%
Minuteman Reg. School $ 833,267 $ 830,667 $ 1,007,982 $ 177,315 21.35%
sub-total Education $ 57,637,773 $ 60,859,251 $ 67,324,900 $ 6,465,649 10.62%
Municipal $ 21,711,649 $ 22,929,906 $ 24,980,999 $ 2,051,093 8.95%
Shared Expenses
Benefits&Insurance $ 17,511,374 $ 19,128,260 $ 22,812,382 $ 3,684,122 19.26%
Debt(within-levy) $ 4,502,085 $ 3,490,750 $ 3,720,061 $ 229,311 6.57%
Reserve Fund $ - $ 150,000 $ 300,000 $ 150,000 100.00%
sub-total Shared Expenses $ 22,013,459 $ 22,769,010 $ 26,832,443 $ 4,063,433 17.85%
Revolving Funds $ 78,266 $ 612,869 $ 615,828 $ 2,959 0.48%
Capital &Reserves
Cash Capital $ 500,000 $ 1,153,000 $ 1,040,000 $ (113,000) -9.80%
Stabilization Fund $ 807,322 $ 603,647 $ 650,000 $ 46,353 7.68%
sub-total Capital&Reserves $ 1,307,322 $ 1,756,647 $ 1,690,000 $ (66,647) -3 79%
Enterprise Funds
Water $ 5,343,239 $ 5,377,982 $ 5,861,664 $ 483,682 8.99%
Wastewater(Sewer) $ 6,673,087 $ 6,259,338 $ 6,772,457 $ 513,119 8.20%
Recreation $ 1,377,539 $ 1,586,822 $ 1,726,504 $ 139,682 8.80%
sub-total Enterprise Funds $ 13,393,865 $ 13,224,142 $ 14,360,624 $ 1,136,483 8.59%
Exempt Debt
Municipal $ 786,575 $ 771,013 $ 1,219,388 $ 448,375 58.15%
School $ 4,538,510 $ 4,172,300 $ 4,335,263 $ 162,963 3.91%
sub-total Exempt Debt $ 5,325,085 $ 4,943,313 $ 5,554,651 $ 611,338 12.37%
Total Expenses $ 121,467,419 $ 127,095,138 $ 141,359,446 $ 14,264,308 11.22%
(Balance $ 1,739,864 $ - $ (6,742,845)1
Notes:
'Figures for FY 2005&2006 have been restated into different budget groupings so that they mirror proposed divisions for FY 2007
2 FY 2005 amounts are unaudited.Amounts shown represent initial reconciliations.
2 By M.G.L.Ch.71,Sec.34,the budget must reflect the most recent request of the regional school for budget purposes.It is likely this amount will change.
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TOWN WARRANT
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex, ss
To either of the Constables of the Town of Lexington, in said County, Greetings
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of
the Town of Lexington qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs to meet in their
respective voting places in said Town.
PRECINCT ONE, CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING, PRECINCT TWO, BOWMAN SCHOOL,
PRECINCT THREE, JONAS CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL, PRECINCT FOUR, BRIDGE
SCHOOL, PRECINCT FIVE, CARY MEMORIAL BUILDING, PRECINCT SIX, WILLIAM
DIAMOND MIDDLE SCHOOL, PRECINCT SEVEN, ESTABROOK SCHOOL, PRECINCT
EIGHT, FIRE HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, PRECINCT NINE, MARIA HASTINGS
SCHOOL, on Monday, the sixth day of March 2006, at 7 00 a.m., then and there to act on the
following articles
ARTICLE 1 ELECTIONS
To choose by ballot the following Officers
One Selectman for a term of three years,
One Moderator for a term of one year;
Two members of the School Committee for a term of three years,
Two members of the Planning Board for a term of three years,
One member of the Lexington Housing Authority for a term of five years,
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct One, the seven receiving the highest number of
votes to serve for terms of three years,
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Two, the seven receiving the highest number of
votes to serve for terms of three years,
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three, the seven receiving the highest number of
votes to serve for terms of three years,
Nine Town Meeting Members in Precinct Four, the seven receiving the highest number of
votes to serve for terms of three years, the two receiving the next highest number of votes to fill
unexpired terms ending March 2007,
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Five, the seven receiving the highest number of
votes to serve for terms of three years,
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Six, the seven receiving the highest number of
votes to serve for terms of three years,
Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Seven, the seven receiving the highest number of
votes to serve for terms of three years,
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Seven Town Meeting Members in Precinct Eight, the seven receiving the highest number of
votes to serve for terms of three years,
Eight Town Meeting Members in Precinct Nine, the seven receiving the highest number of
votes to serve for terms of three years, the one receiving the next highest number of votes to fill
an unexpired term ending March 2007
QUESTION#1 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT
Shall the Town of Lexington accept Sections 3 to 7, inclusive, of Chapter 44B of the
General Laws, as approved by its legislative body, a summary of which appears below
Yes
No
SUMMARY
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the
Community Preservation Act (the "CPA"), allow communities to establish a dedicated
funding source, and to receive state matching funds, with which to (1) acquire, create, and
preserve open space, (2) acquire, preserve, rehabilitate, and restore historic buildings and
sites, (3) create, preserve, and support affordable housing; and (4) acquire, create, and
preserve land for recreational use The dedicated funds may also be used to rehabilitate and
restore open space, affordable housing, and recreational land acquired or created under the
CPA. At least 10% of the annual CPA revenues must be used or reserved for each of the
following CPA purposes (a) open space, (b) historic buildings and sites, and (c) affordable
housing. All other annual CPA revenues may be used or reserved for any of the CPA
purposes described above
As approved by the 2005 Annual Town Meeting, the local funding source for Lexington
will be a surcharge of 3% on the annual property tax on real property, commencing in fiscal
year 2007, which runs from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 In addition, the CPA creates a
state trust fund from which the Town will receive annual distributions of up to 100% of the
amounts raised locally by the CPA surcharge These state funds are only available to
communities that have accepted the CPA. The funding source for the state trust fund is
certain filing fees at registers of deeds
As approved by the 2005 Annual Town Meeting, the following property will be exempt
from the CPA surcharge (1) $100,000 of the value of each taxable parcel of residential real
property, and (2) property owned and occupied as a domicile by any person who qualifies
for low income housing or low or moderate income senior housing in the Town, as defined
by Section 2 of the CPA. Any other taxpayer receiving an exemption on real property taxes
authorized by Chapter 59 of the General Laws shall receive a pro rata reduction of the
surcharge
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A Community Preservation Committee composed of nine local citizens will study the
community preservation needs of the Town, consult with citizens and town committees and
make recommendations on the use of the CPA revenues. All expenditures of CPA funds will
be subject to the approval of Town Meeting.
You are also to notify the inhabitants aforesaid to meet at the Cary Memorial Building, 1605
Massachusetts Avenue, in said Town on Monday, the twenty-seventh day of March at 7 30 p.m ,
at which time and place the following articles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively
by the Town Meeting Members in accordance with Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929, as
amended, and subject to the referendum provided for by Section eight of said Chapter, as
amended.
ARTICLE 2 REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES
To receive the reports of any Board or Town Officer or of any Committee of the Town.
DESCRIPTION This article remains open throughout Town Meeting and reports may be
presented at any Town Meeting session by boards, officers, or committees
ARTICLE 3 APPOINTMENTS TO CARY LECTURE SERIES
To see if the Town will authorize the appointment of the committee on lectures under the wills of
Eliza Cary Farnham and Susanna E Cary, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION This is an annual article that provides for the appointment of three citizens
to the Cary Lecture Series by the Moderator
ZONING/LAND USE ARTICLES
ARTICLE 4 ZONING BY-LAW,INCLUSIONARY ZONING
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law of the Town of Lexington by adding a
section under Article IX, Residential Developments, regarding provision of affordable housing
in residential subdivisions of three or more dwelling units, or act in any other manner in relation
thereto
(Inserted at the request of the Planning Board)
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DESCRIPTION The objective of this By-Law amendment (available for inspection in the
Planning Board office, along with a report and recommendations by the Planning Board to
be filed with the town meeting) is to insure that residential developments authorized by
special permit will contribute to the affordable housing supply in the Town. The provisions
are designed to require a percentage of the units in such developments be affordable to
people with a range of incomes, and to provide some housing at prices that are lower than
what is available on the open market. Such units will be known as inclusionary units and
will be subject to price, income, and asset limitations Units will be subject to price/rent
level limitations that will make them affordable to households earning up to 140 percent of
the metropolitan Boston area median income (AMI) Deed and special permit restrictions
would assure that the purchaser's income and assets meet prescribed limits and that
affordability will continue upon the resale of the dwelling unit. Rental units will be subject
to annual monitoring. For both owner- and renter-occupied units, marketing plans must
meet local preference and fair housing requirements, consistent with state and federal law
ARTICLE 5 ZONING BY-LAW, IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
To see if the Town will vote to amend §135-45 of the Zoning By-Law of the Town of Lexington
by increasing the permitted impervious surface ratios (ISR)to 0 30 for cluster subdivisions,
special residential developments and developments with significant public benefit in the RS and
RT zones and to 0 20 in the RO zone and allowing the Planning Board to modify the maximum
impervious surface ratio allowed in cluster subdivisions and special residential developments, or
act in any manner in relation thereto
(Inserted at the request of the Planning Board)
DESCRIPTION This article will increase the permitted impervious surface ratios allowed
in cluster subdivisions, special residential developments and developments with significant
public benefit in order to remove a disincentive to these units that exists in the current
Zoning By-Law While current practice has been to not count the impervious surface of
roadways and interior drives toward the maximum allowed impervious surface ratio in the
developments mentioned above, a recent interpretation of how the by-law should be applied
would require these surfaces to be a part of the total impervious surface in such a
development. In conventional subdivisions the roadways are not counted toward the
maximum impervious surface as the ratio is calculated only for the individual lots
ARTICLE 6 ZONING BY-LAW,PARKING IN CB DISTRICT
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law of the Town of Lexington by revising
§135-69 and §135-70 under Article XI, Off-Street Parking and Loading, to amend the parking
requirements in the CB District so that parking that is required for a business in the CB district
may, by special permit, be provided on another lot within 1,200 feet of the business, even if such
lot is not within the CB district, and to remove the requirement that the lease for such off-site
spaces be filed in the Registry of Deeds of Middlesex County, or act in any other manner in
relation thereto
(Inserted at the request of the Planning Board)
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DESCRIPTION The objective of this By-Law amendment (available for inspection in the
Planning Board office, along with a report and recommendations by the Planning Board to
be filed with the Town Meeting) is to allow required parking for a business in the CB
district to be provided at an off-site location, including use of parking facilities at locations
outside of the CB Distnct upon the granting of a special permit. This would allow the use
of spaces at such lots as Depot Square and Church of Our Redeemer The current by-law
restricts off-site parking to lots within the CB District. An executed lease for off-site
parking would still be required as part of the special permit application, but the amendment
would remove the requirement that the lease be filed in the Registry of Deeds of Middlesex
County
ARTICLE 7 ZONING BY-LAW,AMEND CD-7 TO CD-13, STARWOOD HOTELS
& RESORTS,727 MARRETT ROAD (Owners' Petition)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of the Town of Lexington,Zoning By-Law sections
and the Zoning Map of the Town of Lexington, by changing the zoning district designation of that
property commonly known as 727 Marrett Road,Lexington, MA, (also known as the Sheraton
Lexington Hotel site) and more specifically described in the metes and bounds legal description
shown in Exhibit A, on file with the Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk, from the current CD 7-
Planned Commercial Distnct to a new CD-Planned Commercial Distnct to allow construction of
two building(s)to be used for hotel purposes, and to take any other action or to act in any other
manner relative thereto
(Inserted by Starwood Hotels&Resorts, its Managing Partner)
DESCRIPTION The Preliminary Site Development and Use Plan(PSDUP)for the CD-
Planned Commercial Distnct shall be a plan dated December 28, 2005, as amended,to be filed
with the Planning Board and the Town Clerk as required by and in accordance with the
requirements of the Zoning By-Law This proposal would rezone the property now occupied
by the Sheraton Lexington Hotel to allow construction of two buildings, each to be used for
hotel purposes
ARTICLE 8 RESOLUTION FOR A SCENIC BYWAY(Citizens' Petition)
To see if the Town will vote to pass a resolution directing the selectmen to seek enactment of
legislation in collaboration with the neighbonng towns of Arlington,Lincoln, and Concord to
designate portions of Massachusetts Avenue, Old Massachusetts Avenue, Wood Street, and Route
2A,the Battle Road corridor, as a State scenic byway
(Inserted by Richard Canale and nine or more registered voters)
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DESCRIPTION This article calls upon the Town of Lexington to seek state designation
for the Battle Road in these four towns as a State scenic byway Such designation is
identified as a recommended action in the Lexington Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of
the Battle Road Scenic Byway would be to recognize, protect and enhance the unique
historic, scenic, cultural and recreational resources along the byway, including preservation
of the character of the corridor Recognition will provide a focus and a framework for
expansion of economic opportunities, development of balanced tourism and a context in
which to evaluate proposed roadway changes The four communities would work in
partnership to preserve the resources and improve the experience of the byway for both
residents and visitors
ARTICLE 9 VINE STREET—ABANDON SEWER EASEMENT
To see if the Town will vote to abandon the sewer easement running between Vine Street and
Hayes Lane taken by the Town in 1915 and recorded in Middlesex South Registry of Deeds
Book 3975, Page 250, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION The sewer line in the subject easement was replaced by a sewer line
installed in an easement acquired by the MDC in 1952 A vote of town meeting to abandon
the 1915 easement will enable property owners over which the easement runs to remove
references to it from their deeds
GENERAL ARTICLES
ARTICLE 10 AMEND NON-CRIMINAL DISPOSITION BY-LAW
(STREET OPENINGS)
To see if the Town will vote to amend §1-6 of the General By-Laws(Non-Criminal Disposition)by
adding thereto regulation §181-15 of the Department of Public Works relating to street excavation
permits, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION This article would establish fines for non-criminal disposition (ticketing)
of violations of the Department of Public Works regulation relating to street excavation
permits
ARTICLE 11 AMEND REFERENDUM PROVISIONS:
CHAPTER 215 OF THE ACTS OF 1929
To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court for an Act to amend Section 8 of
Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929, as amended, to change the time limit by which the Board of
Selectmen must hold an election to vote on a referendum seeking review of a Town Meeting
vote, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
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DESCRIPTION Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1929, as amended, provides for limited
(representative) Town Meeting in Lexington, including provisions in Section 8 to petition
for, call and schedule a referendum on a ballot of the voters at large to approve or reverse a
vote of the Town Meeting. Under that section, the Selectmen must schedule and hold a
referendum within 35 days after reviewing a petition and issuing the call for the
referendum. The Town Clerk, however, is prohibited by Chapter 54, Section 42C of the
Massachusetts General Laws from including in the printed ballot any question for which she
receives notice later than 35 days before the election. An amendment to Chapter 215 of the
Acts of 1929 is needed to resolve the conflicting scheduling mandates
ARTICLE 12 AUTHORIZE INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID
AMONG PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Manager and the Board of Health to enter into
inter-municipal agreements, in accordance with Section 4A of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts
General Laws for mutual aid among public health agencies, or act in any other manner in relation
thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION This article proposes to authorize the Board of Health, acting through the
Town Manager, to enter into inter-municipal agreements with one or more other local and
regional governmental units involved with public health to provide mutual aid in the form
of personnel, equipment, facilities, services, supplies and other resources, in circumstances
where the normal resources available to any single party to the agreement, alone, are not
sufficient to cope with a situation which requires public health action.
ARTICLE 13 ACCEPT MGL CHAPTER 148 SECTION 26H (FIRE SPRINKLERS)
To see if the Town will vote to accept Section 26H of Chapter 148 of the Massachusetts General
Laws relating to automatic fire sprinkler systems in certain lodging and boarding houses, or act
in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION Acceptance of this state statute would require inns, hotels, motels and
boarding houses with lodging for 6 or more guests to install a compliant sprinkler system.
Installation would need to be completed within 5 years after acceptance of this statute
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ARTICLE 14 AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS—UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES
To see if the Town will vote to amend the General By-Laws of the Town of Lexington to
prohibit leaving unauthorized vehicles parked within the limits of private ways furnishing means
of access for fire apparatus to any building and within handicapped parking spaces, designated as
reserved for vehicles owned and operated by disabled veterans or handicapped persons, or in
such a manner as to obstruct a curb ramp designed for use by a handicapped person as a means
of egress to a street or public way, to authorize a penalty for each violation and to authorize
Town police officers to enforce such prohibitions and such penalties by the method provided in
Section 21D of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, and to provide therefor by amending §1-6 of the
Massachusetts General By-Laws (Non-Criminal Disposition), or act in any other manner in
relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION This article would adopt a by-law consistent with existing Town traffic
rules and regulations regarding unauthorized parking in fire lanes on private property and in
spaces reserved for vehicles with handicapped stickers and provide for its enforcement
through the General By-laws §1-6 (Non Criminal Disposition)
ARTICLE 15 AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS TO CREATE ENERGY COMMITTEE
(Citizens' Petition)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of Lexington by adding Part I, Chapter 29, a
new Article VII—Energy Committee, to read substantially as follows, or act in any other manner
in relation thereto
Chapter VIII—Energy Committee
§ 29-28 Establishment
The Town shall have a committee called the Energy Committee, which shall consider the energy
implications of all municipal and school budget proposals for the purpose of making reports or
recommendations to the Town. Such Committee shall consist of five voters of sound technical
experience and good judgment. No member of the Committee shall be an elected town official
or a town employee, unless appointed by the Moderator to serve as an ex-officio member of the
Committee but without a vote Town meeting members may serve as voting Committee
members
§ 29-29 Term of office, vacancies
Each member of the Committee shall be appointed by the Moderator to serve for a term of three
years and the terms of no more than two shall expire in any one year
The Moderator shall promptly appoint a successor for any member of the Committee whose term
expires and shall, promptly after any vacancy occurs in the Committee, appoint a successor to
fill that vacancy for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor
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§ 29-30 Officers, rules and regulations
A. The Energy Committee shall, as soon as possible after the annual appointment of new
members to the Committee has been made, meet for the purpose of organization. They shall
elect from their membership a Chairman and a Secretary, who shall hold office until their
successors are elected.
B The Committee may from time to time make such rules and regulations with reference to
their meetings and the conduct of their work as they may deem best for the interests of the
Town, and they may also hold public meetings and invite any town officer, employee, citizen
or person to attend. This Committee shall be specially charged with the duty of making
recommendations for the prudent management of the affairs of the town as they relate to
energy and in discharge of this duty shall have access to any record of the Town relating
thereto and the right to interview any officer or employee of the Town in connection
therewith.
§ 29-31 Distribution of warrant.
The Chairman of the Board of Selectmen shall, as soon as possible after a warrant has been
drawn for a town meeting, send a copy thereof to each member of the Committee
§ 29-32 Budget Review
A. The Committee shall prior to each town meeting report to each town meeting member the
energy implications of the budget adopted by the Board of Selectmen to be considered at the
Annual Town Meeting. This review will include the Committee's advice and
recommendations on all matters coming before the town meeting with reference to the
Town's use of energy
B The Committee shall at each town meeting, advise and recommend concerning the prudent
use of energy resources in town and school buildings
(Inserted by Ephraim Weiss and nine or more registered voters)
DESCRIPTION The article proposes that the Town establish a standing Energy
Committee of five registered voters of sound technical experience and good judgment,
appointed by the moderator, to serve for terms of three years Patterned after the
Appropriation Committee, the Energy Committee would provide advice and make
recommendations to the Town Meeting for the prudent management of Town affairs as they
relate to energy
The Energy Committee would explore and develop options for the Town to save money
through better control of resources It would augment and provide technical support to the
Appropriation and Capital Expenditures Committees
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ARTICLE 16 AMEND NOISE BY-LAW (Citizens' Petition)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the current Lexington Noise By-Law Section 80-8 Special
Permits by inserting a new Section E
Section E Any Special Permit issued under Section 80-8 shall be reviewed and shall be
subject to either. 1)the imposition of additional conditions which shall reasonably alleviate
the violation, or, 2) revocation of said Permit if it is determined that additional conditions
would fail in alleviating the violation, if the Board of Selectmen receives new evidence
determinative of the fact that noise at the boundary of the property in which the offending
sound source is located exceeds permissible limits as determined by this By-law,
Commonwealth statutory regulation, or Federal law, or act in any other manner in relation
thereto
(Inserted by Bnan Susnock and nine or more registered voters)
DESCRIPTION The existing Lexington Noise By-law, a relatively new law, provides that
under certain circumstances a Special Permit can be issued for any activity otherwise
forbidden by the provisions of the by-law Based on the fact that conditions may change or
new information may be discovered, this article proposes to refine the Noise By-law by
adding a provision that special permits are subject to review by the Board of Selectmen.
FINANCIAL ARTICLES
ARTICLE 17 APPROPRIATE FY2007 OPERATING BUDGET
To see if the Town will vote to make appropriations for expenditures by departments, officers,
boards and committees of the Town for the ensuing fiscal year and determine whether the money
shall be provided by the tax levy or by transfer from available funds, including any revolving or
special funds, including enterprise funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any
other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION This article requests funds for the FY2007 (July 1, 2006—June 30, 2007)
operating budget. The operating budget includes the school and municipal budgets The
operating budget also includes requests for funds to provide salary increases for employees,
including salaries negotiated through collective bargaining negotiations The budget also
includes certain shared costs These are primarily the costs of debt service requirements,
property and liability insurance on school buildings and contents, health insurance and
pension costs for school employees other than professional staff Appendix A lists by
account FY2005 expenditures, FY2006 appropriations and FY2007 proposed
appropriations Please note that figures for FY2005 and FY2006 have been restated to
reflect the revised FY2007 presentation.
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ARTICLE 18 APPROPRIATE FY2007 ENTERPRISE FUNDS BUDGETS
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to fund the operations of the DPW
Water and Wastewater Divisions and the Recreation Department; determine whether the money
shall be provided by the estimated income to be derived in FY2007 from the operations of the
related enterpnse,by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including the relevant enterpnse
fund, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED
FY2005 FY2006 FY2007
Enterprise Fund Actual Appropriated Requested
1. Water
Personal Services $527,379 $561,461 $557,132
Expenses $1,275,037 $812,470 $706,781
Debt Service $237,484 $228,546 $255,921
MWRA Assessment $3,303,339 $3,775,505 $4,431,830
Total Water Enterprise Fund $5,343,239 $5,377,982 $5,861,664
2. Wastewater
Personal Services $208,440 $225,389 $238,408
Expenses $979,363 $500,872 $468,918
Debt Service $422,713 $275,951 $282,293
MWRA Assessment $5,062,571 $5,257,126 $5,782,838
Total Wastewater Enterprise Fund $6,673,087 $6,259,338 $6,772,457
3. Recreation
Personal Services $484,084 $540,393 $558,526
Expenses $793,456 $946,429 $899,978
Debt Service $100,000 $100,000 $268,000
Total Recreation Enterprise Fund $1,377,540 $1,586,822 $1,726,504
DESCRIPTION Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53F1/2, towns may
establish Enterpnse Funds for a utility, health care, recreation and transportation facility, with
its operation to receive related revenue and receipts and pay expenses of such operation. This
article provides for the appropriation to and expenditure from three enterpnse funds previously
established by the Town.
Changes to the Water Enterpnse fund budget from FY2006 reflects a $62,500 reduction in
the PILOT payment to the General Fund and an estimated increase for the MWRA
assessment. Debt service includes projects previously approved by Town Meeting and the
projects proposed at this Town Meeting (Articles 29 and 30) At the time of the pnnting of
this Warrant, collective bargaining increases have not been included, as negotiated
settlements have not been reached with the DPW union.
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Changes to the Wastewater Enterprise fund budget from FY2006 reflects a$125,000 reduction
in the PILOT payment to the General Fund and an estimated increase for the MWRA
assessment. Debt service includes projects previously approved by Town Meeting and the
projects proposed at this Town Meeting(Articles 30 and 31) At the time of the printing of this
Warrant, collective bargaining increases have not been included,as negotiated settlements have
not been reached with the DPW union.
Changes to the Recreation Enterprise fund budget from FY2006 reflects contractual salary
increases, utility increases and supplies and materials for recreation programs
ARTICLE 19 APPROVE SENIOR TAX RELIEF(CHAPTER 59,
SECTION 5, CLAUSE 41C)
To see if the Town will vote to increase the tax exemption authonzed by Clause 41C of Section 5 of
Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws from five hundred dollars to one thousand dollars, or
act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen at the request of
the Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee)
DESCRIPTION This article proposes to authonze the Town to increase the partial exemption
from property taxes provided in Clause 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts
General Laws to resident property owners, at least 70 years of age, and their surviving spouses,
subject to certain maximum income and financial assets and minimum length of residency
requirements This statute requires annual approval by Town Meeting in order to increase the
amount of the exemption.
ARTICLE 20 ESTABLISH PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL INTEREST RATE
FOR FY2007
To see if the Town will vote to establish an interest rate of less than eight percent for owners of real
property who have entered into a tax deferral and recovery agreement as provided by Clause 41A of
Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, or act in any other manner in relation
thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen at the request of
the Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee)
DESCRIPTION This article proposes to reduce the interest rate to less than 8 percent on
property taxes whose payment is deferred until a later property sale,under tax deferral and
recovery agreements entered into with residential property owners at least 65 years of age
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ARTICLE 21 RESCIND MGL CHAPTER 59, SECTION 5K
(PROPERTY TAX WORK-OFF PROGRAM)
To see if the Town will vote to rescind the acceptance of Section 5K of Chapter 59 of the
Massachusetts General Laws relating to property tax liability reduced in exchange for volunteer
services by seniors, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
DESCRIPTION By rescinding the acceptance of this State law, the Town will be able to
establish its own program whereby low-income seniors can reduce their property tax payments
by working for the Town (see Article 22)
ARTICLE 22 APPROPRIATE FOR SENIOR SERVICE PROGRAM
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of conducting a
Senior Service Program,to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager, and to authorize the
Board of Selectmen to establish rules and regulations for the conduct of the program, or act in any
other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED $25,000
DESCRIPTION In FY2002, the Town accepted Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59,
Section 5K, the Senior Tax Work Program, whereby qualified elderly and disabled property
owners could work for the Town. In turn,the individuals are paid up to $750, which is applied
to their property tax bill The Town, by approving its own program rather than the one
prescribed in State law, will have more flexibility in assisting low-income seniors and disabled
residents in reducing their property tax bills through this program.
ARTICLE 23 CONTINUE DEPARTMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS
To see if the Town will vote pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, of the Massachusetts
General Laws to authorize the use of revolving fund accounts in FY2007 for the following
programs and purposes, to determine whether such revolving fund accounts shall be credited
with the following departmental receipts, to determine whether the following boards,
departments or officers shall be authorized to expend amounts from such revolving fund
accounts, and to determine whether the maximum amounts that may be expended from such
revolving fund accounts in FY2007 shall be the following amounts or any other amounts, or act
in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
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FUNDS REQUESTED
Program or Purpose Authorized Departmental Receipts Maximum
Representative or FY2007
Board to Spend Authorization
DPW Burial Containers Public Works Sale of Grave Boxes and $35,000
Director Burial Vaults
DPW Compost Public Works Sale of compost and loam, not available at
Operation Director yard waste permits press time
CATV Operation Board of Selectmen License fees from cable $400,000
and Town Manager TV providers
DESCRIPTION A revolving fund established under the provisions of Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2 must be authorized annually by vote of the Town Meeting.
The fund is credited with only the departmental receipts received in connection with the
programs supported by such revolving fund, and expenditures may be made from the revolving
fund without further appropriation.
ARTICLE 24 ACCEPT CHAPTER 157 OF THE ACTS OF 2005
To see if the Town will vote to accept (a) Subdivision (2)(e) of Section 7 of Chapter 32 of the
Massachusetts General Laws as inserted by Section 1 of Chapter 157 of the Acts of 2005 and (b)
Section 2 of Chapter 157 of the Acts of 2005 relating to disability retirement benefits for
veterans, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen at the request of the Retirement Board)
DESCRIPTION Section 1 of Chapter 157 of the Acts of 2005 states that any member of
Group 1 or Group 2 or Group 4 who retires due to an accidental disability will receive an
additional yearly retirement allowance of$15 for each year of creditable service or a
fraction thereof, and the total amount of the additional yearly retirement allowance will not
exceed $300 The adoption of Section 1 will allow all accidental disability retirees who are
veterans to receive the veteran's benefit prospectively from the date the Retirement Board's
vote is adopted by Town Meeting. The adoption of Section 2 authorizes the allowance also
to be credited retroactively to a retiree's date of retirement. If Section 2 is accepted,
payments will be retroactive to the date of retirement for living retirees only
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ARTICLE 25 APPROPRIATE THE FY2007 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET
To see if the Town will vote to hear and act on the report of the Community Preservation
Committee on the FY2007 Community Preservation budget and, pursuant to the
recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee, to appropnate from the
Community Preservation Fund, or to reserve amounts in the Community Preservation Fund for
future appropriations, for the administrative expenses of the Community Preservation Committee
for FY2007, for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space—including land for
recreational use, for the acquisition, preservation rehabilitation and restoration of histonc
resources, and for the creation, preservation and support of community housing; or act in any
other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION The Community Preservation property tax surcharge, if approved by the
voters,will raise over$2,300,000 in FY2007,which is expected to be matched, in whole or in
part,by the State in FY2008 By law, a minimum of ten percent of Community Preservation
funds must be used or reserved in each of three categories open space(excluding land for
recreational use), histonc resources and affordable housing.
ARTICLE 26 APPROPRIATE FOR OUTDOOR SOUND SYSTEM(Citizens' Petition)
To see if the Town will vote to appropnate sums of money for(a) sound engineering consulting
services to evaluate the Town's existing sound equipment and to make recommendations for
additional sound equipment for outdoor events in Lexington, and to hire a person to operate such
equipment on a per event basis, and(b)the purchase of new and/or supplementary sound equipment;
and to determine whether such appropriations shall be met by the tax levy, or by transfer from
available funds, including any revolving or special funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of
these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by Dawn McKenna and nine or more registered voters)
FUNDS REQUESTED unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION Significant public and private time and money is spent each year to
celebrate the town's heritage on Patriot's Day and to honor our veterans throughout the
year There have been complaints from attendees that they cannot hear the presentations
during the parade or on the Battle Green. This article would allow the town to hire a sound
engineer to evaluate the existing equipment. Based on the recommendations, this article
would allow the town to purchase supplementary equipment. In addition, the DPW
currently lacks the sound mixing expertise to properly operate the equipment. This article
would fund a professional sound mixer to set up and operate the equipment several times a
year, as needed.
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ARTICLE 27 APPROPRIATE FOR RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECTS
To see if the Town will vote to appropnate a sum of money for the following Recreation Department
capital improvements
a) Playground improvements,
b) Engineenng study of the infrastructure of the Center Pool Complex; and
c) Equipment for and improvements to Pine Meadows Golf Course,
and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available
funds, including the Recreation Enterpnse Fund,by borrowing, or by any combination of these
methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen at the request of the Recreation Committee)
FUNDS REQUESTED $300,000
DESCRIPTION
a) $225,000 to remove and replace the Center Playground structure A volunteer
community group built the existing Robert Leathers wooden play structure in the late
1980's and it has surpassed the normal lifespan of a wooden play structure The Recreation
Department and the DPW Parks Division receive numerous calls for maintenance on the
structure, and community concern is high enough that the equipment needs to be removed.
The new structure will be in compliance with current CPSC, ASTM, and Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and standards that require accessibility to all new and
renovated facilities
b) $50,000 to hire an engineering firm to complete a study of the infrastructure of the pool
complex. The consultant will provide a detailed list of recommended upgrades and repairs
needed, allowing the Town to plan and budget the renovation efficiently and responsibly
c) $25,000 to replace detenorated equipment at Pine Meadows Gold Club These funds will
be used to purchase a fairway core aerator Replacement of equipment is necessary to
maintain quality turf
ARTICLE 28 APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the following capital
improvements
a) Sidewalk Improvements,
b) Lincoln Field Methane Gas Mitigation,
c) Building Envelope,
d) DPW Equipment Replacement;
e) Street Improvements,
f) Storm Sewer Improvements,
g) Replace/Update Dispatch Center;
h) Replacement of Fire Engine 1, and
i) Archives Environmental Controls
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and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available
funds, including enterprise funds, by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, to
determine if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in
anticipation of state aid for such capital improvements, or act in any other manner in relation
thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED $3,232,000 (see estimates below)
DESCRIPTION
a) Sidewalk Improvements - $300,000: This request is for funding to rebuild and/or
repave existing asphalt sidewalks throughout town that are in poor condition, heavily
traveled, or on main arterial streets Improvements to existing sidewalks will increase
pedestrian safety, support the Safe Routes to School Program, and diminish liability for
injuries to pedestrians The Sidewalk Committee will recommend a Master Plan for
sidewalk improvements From this appropriation, $100,000 will be used to continue
sidewalk replacement on Massachusetts Avenue from the driveway east of the Cary Library
to Waltham Street.
b)Lincoln Field Methane Gas Mitigation - $200,000: This request is for the design,
permitting, and construction of a subsurface methane gas mitigation system for Lincoln
Field. Corrective action is needed to prevent the accumulation of landfill gases under the
athletic fields that were constructed on the site of an old landfill
c)Building Envelope - $355,000: This is an annual request to support construction
repair/replacement projects for the maintenance and upgrade of municipal buildings
systems The preliminary project schedule for FY2007 includes a) Westview Cemetery
Office Building heating system, Munroe Cemetery Building roof repairs, & Park
Department Building upgrades, b) ADA Upgrade - handicap accessible ramp and door for
the front of the Town Office Building; c) Visitors' Center electrical system replacement; d)
Fire Station floor; e)Fire Station drainage, roof repairs and construction of a women's
shower The 2003-2004 Statement of Values set the value of Town Buildings at $36 4
million exclusive of school buildings Projects that are given priority under the Building
Envelope Program are those considered most vital to preventing building deterioration and
increasing safety for employees and the public Improvements are generally more efficient
than the systems they replace and reduce operating and maintenance cost.
d)DPW Equipment Replacement- $435,000: This is an annual request to replace
equipment used by the Department of Public Works Vehicles scheduled for replacement
based on manufacturers' recommendations are assessed as to mechanical condition and
work requirements before funding is requested for replacement. FY2007 requests are two
F450 Dump Body Trucks with plows, a Navistar Dump-6 Wheel with plow/underscraper, a
1 ton HD Pick up with Plow Package, an F450 Rack Body w/plow, an F350 one-ton HD
pick up with plow package, and a Toro Grounds Master
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e) Street Improvements - $500,000: This General Fund (FY2001 override) request will be
combined with an estimated $460,000 in state Chapter 90 funding to be used for the annual
street resurfacing program. Lexington's streets require proper maintenance and repair to
maintain and increase their quality and safety Each year the Town contracts for
resurfacing of streets based on a multi-year plan. Additionally this includes an annual
update to the Pavement Condition Database This funding request is in addition to the 2002
debt exclusion $7 million program that will begin its fourth phase this summer
f) Storm Sewer Improvements - $160,000: Funding is requested to repair drainage
systems in streets scheduled for resurfacing, to replace/repair existing deteriorated drainage
structures, and to map all drainage structures town wide The drainage system survey and
mapping project is a requirement of Lexington's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Phase II storm water management plan.
g)Replace/Upgrade Dispatch Center- $842,000: The joint police/fire/ 911 dispatch
center was last remodeled in 1994 and must be upgraded to meet current requirements The
space at the Police Station is confined and the equipment is out of date, making it difficult
for the trained dispatching staff to direct emergency services effectively The existing space
will be enlarged into the Police Station front desk and lobby areas in order to provide
sufficient floor area for new consoles and Enhanced 9-1-1 equipment.
h)Replacement of Fire Engine 1 - $380,000: The proposal is to replace Engine 1 with a
1500 gallon per minute class A pumper that has a 750-gallon tank. The current engine is a
1990 KME 1250 gallon per minute pumper that fails to meet any of the current safety and
operational requirements of NFPA 1901, the operational standard for fire apparatus
Replacement was originally scheduled for FY2002 based on the engine's 12-year life
expectancy If approved, the new engine is expected to come online during calendar year
2007
i) Archives Environmental Control - $60,000: This request is for funds to upgrade the
air quality and fire protection systems in the main vault for archiving Town records, located
in the Cary Memorial Building. Conditions in the Cary Memorial Building main vault, as
well as in smaller vaults throughout municipal government, exceed temperature and
humidity standard ranges stipulated by the Commonwealth for records preservation. This
vault is the one main vault in which important Town documents and records can be
archived. Proper storage conditions are needed to protect these materials from deterioration
and damage
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ARTICLE 29 APPROPRIATE FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS
To see if the Town will vote to install new water mains and replace or clean and line existing
water mains in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectmen may
determine, subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, and to take by eminent domain,
purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land necessary therefor;
appropriate money for such installation and land acquisition and determine whether the money
shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including any special water
funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, to determine whether the Town
will authorize the Selectmen to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in anticipation of federal
and state aid for such projects, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED $900,000
DESCRIPTION This is part of a three-year project to re-line or replace approximately
8,000 linear feet of obsolete water line town wide Some of the sections of water main to be
addressed in FY2007 include portions of Hill Street, Hilltop Avenue, Revere Street and
Prospect Hill Road, Waltham Street from Mass Ave to Forest Street, Bedford Street near
Worthen Road, and North Hancock Street.
ARTICLE 30 APPROPRIATE FOR WATER METERS
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to complete the purchase of an
automated water meter reading system for the Department of Public Works, to determine
whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including
any special water and sewer funds, or by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, to
determine whether the Town will authorize the Selectmen to apply for, accept, expend and
borrow in anticipation of state aid, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED $500,000
DESCRIPTION This funding request is to purchase and install 3,392 water meters to
complete the updating of all residential water meters in the town. The cost of each meter is
between $83 and $136, depending on the size, plus an installation cost of$74 50 The Town
expects to begin saving money within 3-5 years as a result of more efficient and accurate
meter reading. Completion of this project will also facilitate quarterly meter reading and
billing.
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ARTICLE 31 APPROPRIATE FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
To see if the Town will vote to install sewer mains and sewerage systems and replacements
thereof in such accepted or unaccepted streets or other land as the Selectman may determine,
subject to the assessment of betterments or otherwise, in accordance with Chapter 504 of the
Acts of 1897, and acts in addition thereto and in amendment thereof, or otherwise, and to take by
eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or other interest in land
necessary therefor, appropriate money for such installation and land acquisition and determine
whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including
any special sewer funds, by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, to determine
whether the Town will authorize the Selectmen to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in
anticipation of federal and state aid for such sewer projects, or act in any other manner in
relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED $300,000
DESCRIPTION Funding is requested to conduct a survey to locate and evaluate Sanitary
Sewer System assets, and to begin a five-year sewer rehabilitation program The survey
information will provide current information on the Town's physical assets, and Town staff
will be trained in the use of these electronic records Over the next five years, the Town
will rehabilitate 35,000 feet and install approximately 1,500 new feet of sewer pipe and
associated manholes During periods of high rainfall, infiltration of storm water causes
system capacity problems, decreases efficiency of the state's treatment plant, and increases
the volume of metered sewer for which the town is charged. Exfiltration from the system
can cause bacterial contamination in wetlands and waterways as well as pose a direct threat
to the public health. Earliest areas of focus will be sewers through wetland areas such as
the North Lexington Brook valley, the Hobbs Brook drainage area and the Upper Vine
Brook basin.
ARTICLE 32 APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to remodel, reconstruct and make
extraordinary repairs to school buildings, purchase additional equipment therefor, and maintain
and upgrade the schools' technology systems, determine whether the money shall be provided by
the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, by borrowing, or by any combination of these
methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the School Committee)
FUNDS REQUESTED $2,146,000 (see estimates below)
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DESCRIPTION This article requests funds for the following school projects
a) $40,000 or any other amount for the development of a strategic capital plan for the
remaining four elementary schools (Bowman, Bridge, Estabrook, and Hastings),
b)$310,000 or any other amount for replacement of the gym and science building roofs at
Lexington High School and the auditorium roof at Diamond,
c) $493,000 or any other amount for umvents and associated piping at Lexington High
School,
d)$350,000 or any other amount for the upgrade of building control systems at Lexington
High School and Diamond Middle Schools,
e) $50,000 or any other amount for the replacement of two DHW heaters at Lexington High
School,
f) $90,000 or any other amount for the replacement of bleachers at Clarke Middle School
(233 seats) and Lexington High School Field House (250 seats),
g)$293,000 or any other amount for auditorium repairs at Lexington High School to include
the repair of HVAC and controls, deficient rigging system, paint, and replacement of
dimmer board,
h)$120,000 or any other amount for lockers at Bridge school
i) $400,000 or any other amount for the upkeep and upgrade of the schools' technology
systems
ARTICLE 33 APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to remodel, reconstruct and make
extraordinary repairs to the School Administration Building; determine whether the money shall
be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, by borrowing, including borrowing
under the Community Preservation Act, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any
other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the School Committee)
FUNDS REQUESTED: unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION This article requests funds to proceed with the remodeling and
reconstruction of the School Administration Building.
ARTICLE 34 APPROPRIATE FOR FISKE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the construction of the Fiske
Elementary School, including original equipment and landscaping, paving and other site
improvements incidental or directly related to said construction, to be spent under the direction
of the Permanent Building Committee, and determine whether the money shall be provided by
the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, by borrowing, or by any combination of these
methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED $250,000
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DESCRIPTION When the $1,575,000 supplemental Elementary Schools bond
authorization was approved by Town Meeting in May 2005 (Article 29), this appropriation
figure was calculated to be net of the anticipated Nstar energy efficiency rebate that was
anticipated from the Harrington School project. It was assumed that the Nstar rebate would
be available to partially fund the Elementary Schools projects without further Town
Meeting action. Town Meeting appropriation of the Nstar rebate, however, is required.
This rebate is approximately $250,000
ARTICLE 35 APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the engineering, construction and
related costs of an off-street parking lot, determine whether the money shall be provided by the
tax levy, by transfer from available funds, by borrowing or by any combination of these
methods, and further, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease or license
agreement for a period in excess of five years for the purpose of leasing land from Nstar for this
purpose, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION This request is to appropriate funds for the design and construction of a
new parking area behind the Nstar building at Massachusetts Avenue and Edison Way This
new area will add approximately 30 more parking spaces to the Center business district.
ARTICLE 36 APPROPRIATE FOR SENIOR CENTER DESIGN/
CONCEPTUAL STUDY
To see if the Town will vote to appropnate a sum of money for architectural and engineering
services for planning a senior center, including site evaluation necessary in connection therewith,
determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, by
borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED $40,000
DESCRIPTION This article seeks the appropriation of additional funding for necessary
conceptual design studies to provide additional and/or enhanced space for meeting the
programmatic needs of the Council on Aging. The studies would include conceptual site,
floor, and parking plan options, facilities audits, code compliance reviews, zoning
requirements, and cost estimates
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ARTICLE 37 APPROPRIATE FOR PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to construct a new DPW operations
facility at 201 Bedford Street, including architectural and engineering services necessary in
connection therewith, determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by
transfer from available funds, by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in
any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION At the 2005 Annual Town Meeting, $720,000 was appropriated for the
design of a new public works facility Given the anticipated scope of this facility, it appears
that additional funding for design and construction documents will be necessary A revised
schematic design and cost estimates will be presented to Town Meeting for consideration.
ARTICLE 38 APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC FEASIBILITY STUDY
To see if the Town will vote to appropnate a sum of money to investigate the feasibility of setting up
a municipal electnc utility plant; determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy by
transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in
relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen at the request of the Electnc Utility Ad Hoc Committee)
FUNDS REQUESTED $150,000
DESCRIPTION Several years ago the Board of Selectmen appointed an Electnc Utility Ad
Hoc Committee to look into a number of subjects relating to the supply of electnc energy in the
Town. This article requests funds to do an in-depth study of the feasibility of setting up a
municipal electnc utility which ultimately could supply Town residents and businesses with a
source of power at lower rates than presently exist.
ARTICLE 39 APPROPRIATE FOR POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to the Town of Lexington Post
Employment Insurance Liability Fund, as established by Chapter 317 of the Acts of 2002,
determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds,
including enterprise funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner
in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED unknown at press time
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DESCRIPTION This article will allow the Town to begin to fund its unfunded liability for
post employment benefits for Town of Lexington retirees Beginning with the FY2007
audit, the Town will be required to disclose this liability In preparation for funding this
liability, Town Meeting voted to request special legislation to establish a trust fund for this
purpose This special legislation was approved in 2002
ARTICLE 40 APPROPRIATE FOR STABILIZATION FUND
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to the Stabilization Fund in
accordance with Section 5B of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and to determine
whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, or by any
combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION Money may be appropriated into a stabilization fund that may be invested
and the interest may then become part of the fund. The use of these funds may later be
appropriated, by a two-thirds vote of an Annual or Special Town Meeting, for any lawful
purpose
ARTICLE 41 APPROPRIATE FOR PRIOR YEARS' UNPAID BILLS
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate money to pay any unpaid bills rendered to
the Town for prior years, to determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by
transfer from available funds, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other
manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION This is an annual article to request funds to pay bills received after the
close of the fiscal year in which the goods were received or the services performed, and for
which no money was encumbered.
ARTICLE 42 AMEND FY2006 OPERATING BUDGET
To see if the Town will vote to make supplementary appropriations, to be used in conjunction
with money appropriated under Article 37 of the warrant for the 2005 Annual Town Meeting, to
be used during the current fiscal year, or make any other adjustments to the current fiscal year
budget and appropriations that may be necessary, to determine whether the money shall be
provided by transfer from available funds, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED unknown at press time
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DESCRIPTION This is an annual article to permit adjustments to current fiscal year
(FY2006) expenditures
ARTICLE 43 APPROPRIATE FOR AUTHORIZED CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS
To see if the Town will vote to make supplementary appropriations to be used in conjunction
with money appropriated in prior years for the installation or construction of water mains, sewers
and sewerage systems, drains, streets, buildings, recreational facilities, or other capital
improvements that have heretofore been authorized, determine whether the money shall be
provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including enterprise funds, by
borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, or act in any other manner in relation
thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION This is an annual article to request funds for capital improvement project
expenditures that exceed the level of appropriation.
ARTICLE 44 USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE THE TAX RATE
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money from available funds toward the
reduction of the tax rate for FY2007, or act in any other manner in relation thereto
(Inserted by the Board of Selectmen)
FUNDS REQUESTED unknown at press time
DESCRIPTION This article requests the use of available funds ("free cash")to reduce the
tax rate Subject to certain adjustments, "free cash" is surplus revenue less uncollected
overdue real estate and personal property taxes from prior years
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And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as
provided in the By-Laws of the Town.
Hereof fail not, and make due return on this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town
Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting.
Given under our hands at Lexington this sixth day of February, A.D , 2006
Jeanne K. Krieger, Chairman
Peter C J Kelley Board
Richard Pagett of
Norman P Cohen Selectmen
Hank Manz
A true copy, Attest
Constable of Lexington
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Appendix A - Program Summary - Article 17 Operating Budget
This is the program summary,a line-item breakdown of the individual items to be voted at Town Meeting under Article 17, Operating
Budget. Information is presented for three fiscal years- 2005, 2006 and a proposal of expenditures for 2007
A B C D E F G
ELEMENT DESCRIPTION 2005 Actual 2006 Restated 2007 Rec.'d 2006-2007
Change$ Chg.
Operating Budget-General Fund Expenses
Proaram 1000 Education
1100 Lexington Public Schools' $ 56,804,506 $ 60,028,584 $ 66,316,918 $ 6,288,334 10 48%
1200 Regional Schools $ 833,267 $ 830,667 $ 1,007,982 $ 177,315 21.35%
Total Education $ 57,637,773 $ 60,859,251 $ 67,324,900 $ 6,465,649 10.62%
Proaram 2000 Shared Expenses
2110 Contributory Retirement $ 3,015,532 $ 3,284,215 $ 3,342,331 $ 58,116 1.77%
2120 Non-Contributory Retirement $ 80,544 $ 68,000 $ 62,000 $ (6,000) -8.82%
2130 Health Insurance 1 $ 13,607,887 $ 15,006,702 $ 18,487,716 $ 3,481,014 23.20%
2140 Unemployment $ 57,450 $ 70,000 $ 70,000 $ - 0.00%
2150 Workers Compensation*' $ 234,103 $ 153,965 $ 190,000 $ 36,035 23 40%
2160 Property&Liability Insurance' $ 515,858 $ 545,378 $ 625,335 $ 79,957 14.66%
2170 Uninsured Losses* $ - $ - $ 35,000 $ 35,000 -
2180 Post-Retiree Health $ - $ - $ - $ - -
sub-total 2100 Benefits $ 17,511,374 $ 19,128,260 $ 22,812,382 $ 3,684,122 19.26%
2210 Payment on Funded Debt $ 3,701,000 $ 2,760,000 $ 2,195,000 $ (565,000) -20 47%
2220 Interest on Funded Debt $ 558,870 $ 450,750 $ 1,251,104 $ 800,354 177.56%
2230 Temporary Borrowing $ 242,215 $ 280,000 $ 273,957 $ (6,043) -2.16%
sub-total 2200 Debt Service $ 4,502,085 $ 3,490,750 $ 3,720,061 $ 229,311 6.57%
2310 Reserve Fund $ - $ 150,000 $ 300,000 $ 150,000 100.00%
sub-total 2300 Operating Articles $ - $ 150,000 $ 300,000 $ 150,000 100.00%
Total Shared Expenses $ 22,013,459 $ 22,769,010 $ 26,832,443 $ 4,063,433 17.85%
Proaram 3000 Community Services
3100-3500 DPW Personal Services' $ 3,088,746 $ 2,867,371 $ 3,031,922 $ 164,551 5.74%
3100-3500 DPW Expenses' $ 4,288,118 $ 4,370,059 $ 4,845,226 $ 475,167 10.87%
3600 Transportation Personal Services' $ 107,496 $ 118,243 $ 125,305 $ 7,062 5.97%
3600 Transportation Expenses 1 $ 246,656 $ 444,544 $ 452,182 $ 7,638 1.72%
Total Community Services $ 7,731,016 $ 7,800,217 $ 8,454,635 $ 654,418 8.39%
Proaram 4000 Public Safety
4100 Law Enforcement Personal Services 1 $ 3,860,529 $ 3,999,346 $ 4,094,097 $ 94,751 2.37%
4100 Law Enforcement Expenses 1 $ 415,401 $ 430,590 $ 462,989 $ 32,399 7.52%
sub-total 4100 Law Enforcement $ 4,275,930 $ 4,429,936 $ 4,557,086 $ 127,150 2.87%
4200 Fire Personal Services $ 3,724,571 $ 3,852,791 $ 4,090,640 $ 237,849 6.17%
4200 Fire Expenses $ 384,977 $ 426,393 $ 448,123 $ 21,730 5 10%
sub-total 4200 EMS/Fire $ 4,109,548 $ 4,279,184 $ 4,538,763 $ 259,579 6.07%
Total Public Safety $ 8,385,478 $ 8,709,120 $ 9,095,848 $ 386,728 4.44%
Proaram 5000 Culture&Recreation
5100 Library Personal Services $ 1,372,783 $ 1,497,617 $ 1,558,522 $ 60,905 4.07%
5100 Library Expenses $ 354,155 $ 304,753 $ 466,990 $ 162,237 53.24%
$ -
Total Culture&Recreation $ 1,726,938 $ 1,802,370 $ 2,025,512 $ 223,142 12.38%
Notes:
1 Figures for FY 2005&2006 have been restated into different budget groupings so that they mirror proposed divisions for FY 2007
2 Line-Items marked with an asterisk(*)will be presented at Town Meeting as continuing balance accounts.Continuing balance accounts are
permitted under M.G.L.for the purpose of carrying over unused appropriations from one fiscal year to the next.
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Appendix A - Program Summary - Article 17 Operating Budget
This is the program summary,a line-item breakdown of the individual items to be voted at Town Meeting under Article 17, Operating
Budget. Information is presented for three fiscal years- 2005, 2006 and a proposal of expenditures for 2007
A B C D E F G
ELEMENT DESCRIPTION 2005 Actual 2006 Restated 2007 Rec.'d 2006-2007
Change$ Chg.
Proaram 6000 Social Services
6000 Social Services Personal Services $ 333,547 $ 367,993 $ 411,948 $ 43,955 11.94%
6000 Social Services Expenses $ 211,555 $ 238,430 $ 286,925 $ 48,495 20.34%
Total Social Services $ 545,102 $ 606,423 $ 698,873 $ 92,450 15.25%
Proaram 7000 Community Development
7100 Comm.Devel.Personal Services 1 $ 538,929 $ 620,466 $ 706,454 $ 85,988 13.86%
7100 Comm.Devel.Expenses' $ 53,097 $ 56,769 $ 60,019 $ 3,250 5.72%
sub-total 7100 Comm.Dev $ 592,026 $ 677,235 $ 766,473 $ 89,238 13.18%
7200 Planning Personal Services $ 167,224 $ 194,273 $ 204,032 $ 9,759 5.02%
7200 Planning Expenses $ 8,188 $ 8,450 $ 8,450 $ - 0.00%
sub-total 7200 Planning $ 175,412 $ 202,723 $ 212,482 $ 9,759 4.81%
7300 Economic Devel. Personal Services $ 30,699 $ 35,432 $ 36,699 $ 1,267 3.58%
7300 Economic Devel. Expenses $ 52,100 $ 89,689 $ 69,643 $ (20,046) -22.35%
sub-total 7300 Eco.Devo. $ 82,798 $ 125,121 $ 106,342 $ (18,779) -15.01%
Total Community Development $ 850,236 $ 1,005,079 $ 1,085,297 $ 80,218 7 98%
Proaram 8000 General Government
8110 Selectmen Personal Services $ 55,515 $ 62,681 $ 62,681 $ - 0.00%
8110 Selectmen Expenses $ 69,348 $ 69,150 $ 69,150 $ - 0.00%
8120 Legal $ 399,614 $ 350,000 $ 350,000 $ - 0.00%
8130 Town Report $ 5,936 $ 6,500 $ 6,500 $ - 0.00%
sub-total 8100 Board of Selectmen $ 530,413 $ 488,331 $ 488,331 $ - 0.00%
8210-8220 Town Manager Personal Services 1 $ 400,946 $ 406,020 $ 478,042 $ 72,022 17.74%
8210-8220 Town Manager Expenses' $ 90,298 $ 112,067 $ 156,067 $ 44,000 39.26%
8230 Salary Transfer Account*' $ - $ 210,663 $ 400,000 $ 189,337 89.88%
sub-total 8200 Town Manager $ 491,244 $ 728,750 $ 1,034,109 $ 305,359 41.90%
8310 Appropriations Committee $ 1,000 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ - 0.00%
8320 Misc.Towns and Committees $ 8,350 $ 8,755 $ 8,755 $ - 0.00%
8330 Public Celebrations Committee $ 24,300 $ 25,000 $ 28,500 $ 3,500 14.00%
sub-total 8300 Town Committees $ 33,650 $ 35,255 $ 38,755 $ 3,500 9.93%
8400 Finance Personal Services $ 646,467 $ 875,781 $ 953,502 $ 77,721 8.87%
8400 Finance Expenses $ 183,104 $ 226,700 $ 264,700 $ 38,000 16.76%
sub-total 8400 Finance $ 829,571 $ 1,102,481 $ 1,218,202 $ 115,721 10.50%
8500 Town Clerk Personal Services $ 195,182 $ 208,017 $ 291,791 $ 83,774 40.27%
8500 Town Clerk Expenses $ 57,796 $ 52,025 $ 82,625 $ 30,600 58.82%
sub-total 8500 Town Clerk $ 252,978 $ 260,042 $ 374,416 $ 114,374 43.98%
8600 MIS Personal Services $ 152,713 $ 182,584 $ 187,971 $ 5,387 2.95%
8600 MIS Expenses' $ 182,310 $ 209,254 $ 279,050 $ 69,796 33.35%
sub-total 8600 MIS $ 335,023 $ 391,838 $ 467,021 $ 75,183 19.19%
Total General Government $ 2,472,879 $ 3,006,697 $ 3,620,834 $ 614,137 20.43%
Total Municipal $ 21,711,649 $ 22,929,906 $ 24,980,999 $ 2,051,093 8.95%
General Fund Total $ 101,362,881 $ 106,558,167 $ 119,138,343 $ 12,580,176 11.81%
Notes:
1 Figures for FY 2005&2006 have been restated into different budget groupings so that they mirror proposed divisions for FY 2007
2 Line-Items marked with an asterisk(*)will be presented at Town Meeting as continuing balance accounts.Continuing balance accounts are
permitted under M.G.L.for the purpose of carrying over unused appropriations from one fiscal year to the next.
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TOWN MEETING MEMBERS
At Large
Margery M. Battin 15 Paul Revere Road
Norman P Cohen 33 Forest Street
Donna M. Hooper 47 Emerson Gardens
Ja` R. Kaufman 1 Childs Road
Peter C.J Kelle` 24 Forest Street
Jeanne K. Kneger 44 Webster Road
William L Lahe` .22 Fair Oaks Drive
Hank Manz 14 Ellison Road
Richard Pagett 10 Oakmount Circle
Precinct 1
Term Expires 2008
Nanc` M. Adler 22 Village Circle
James E Bam 10 Crescent Hill Avenue
John C Bartenstem 46 Sanderson Road
Ellen Basch 2 South Rindge Avenue
Man Bowes 32 Arcola Street
John F Rossi 40 Arcola Street
Albert P Zabm 1 Page Road
Term Expires 2007
John P Breen 8 Crescent Hill Avenue
Jonathan G Cole 23 Whipple Road
lang Jeon 7 Litchfield Road
Lillian T MacArthur 42 Emerson Gardens
Enc Ja` Michelson 16 Emerson Gardens
Bam E Sampson 8 Brandon Street
Carol J Sampson 8 Brandon Street
Term Expires 2006
Joel A Adler 22 Village Circle
Jean W Cole 23 Whipple Road
Mana-Elena Kostonzos 20 Wheeler Road
Janet Moran 41 Bartlett Avenue
Loretta A. Moresco 1025 Massachusetts Avenue
Diane Pursle49 Cliffe Avenue
Judith L Zabin 1 Page Road
*Scott W Malone` 251 Massachusetts Avenue
*Markus Pmne` 62 Fottler Avenue
*Joseph S Rancatore 21 Wheeler Road
*Ann S Redmon 7 Maple Street
*Man Ann Stewart 24 Rawson Avenue
*New Candidates 36
Precinct 2
Term Expires 2008
Judith M. Boxer 33 Philip Road
Robert W Cunha 10 Stevens Road
Robin B DiGiammanno 2 Sunset Ridge
Paul H. Lapointe .224 Follen Road
Daniel A. Lucas 3 Tower Road
Jill E Stein 17 Trotting Horse Dnve
Chnstina J Welch 41 Locust Avenue
Term Expires 2007
Allessandro A. Alessandnni 488 Massachusetts Avenue
James L Aver\ 8 Daniels Street
Thomas R. Diaz 10 Tower Road
Karen A. Dooks 5 Mohawk Dnve
Andrew McAleer 121 Follen Road
Barr Orenstein 132 Follen Road
BetseWeiss 8 Dover Lane
Term Expires 2006
J Eugene Beauchemin 10 Aenal Street
Manan A. 0 Cohen 8 Plymouth Road
Douglas M. Lucente 8 Great Rock Road
Michael J O'Sullivan 12 Aenal Street
Thomas G Ta`for 64 Marrett Road
Donald D Wilson 36 Fern Street
James S Wilson 43 Locust Avenue
*Kenneth M. Kreutziger 14 Tower Road
*Steven A. Kropper 48 Pleasant Street
*John T Sackton 8 White Pine Lane
*Kenneth J Shine 7 Ellis Street
Precinct 3
Term Expires 2008
Bonnie E Brodner 8 Trodden Path
Nicholas A. Cannalonga 942 Waltham Street
Dan H. Fenn, Jr 59 Potter Pond
Steven P Heinnch 11 Potter Pond
Glona V Holland. 3 Apnl Lane #31
Arthur Katz 18 Barbem Road
Robert V Whitman 1010 Waltham Street#557
Term Expires 2007
Nanc` M. Cannalonga 942 Waltham Street
Benjamin C Cohen 87 Bridge Street
Sherr L Gordon 7 Stedman Road#408
Patnck R. Mehr 31 Woodcliffe Road
Alexander E Nedzel 4 Chadbourne Road
Richard Stephenson 98 Spnng Street
Loren Wood 14 Benjamin Road
*New Candidates 37
Term Expires 2006
Darwin Adams 8 Field Road
Samuel Berman 11 Barbem Road
Nanc` A. Bryant 56A Blossomcrest Road
Robert H. Copp 95 Bndge Street
Richard L Neumeier 2 Pitcairn Place
Robert Rotberg 14 Barbem Road
Reid E Zurlo 42 Woodcliffe Road
Precinct 4
Term Expires 2008
Lisa Baci 18 Fair Oaks Terrace
Timoth` R. Counihan. 27 PercRoad
John L Davies 18 Prospect Hill Road
Beverl` Kelle` 24 Forest Street
Nicholas Santosuosso .2 Washington Street
Ruth S Thomas 10 Parker Street
Steven M. Turner 260 Marrett Road
Term Expires 2007
Nvles Nathan Barnert 142 Worthen Road
Scott F Burson 58 Sherburne Road South
Charles W Lamb 55 Baskin Road
John S Rosenberg 64 Bloomfield Street
Sandra J Shaw 51 Wachusett Drive
Term Expires 2006
Glona J Bloom 17 Lonng Road
Stace` M. Cannon 17 Baskin Road
Peter David Enrich 35 Clarke Street
David J Harris 5A Eliot Road
Ellen Jo McDonald 50 Bridge Street
Barrie Peltz. 8 Jackson Court
*Jill I. Hai 6 Highland Avenue
*Gerald Paul 43 Highland Avenue
Precinct
Term Expires 2008
Paul F Barnes 500 Lowell Street
Marone M. Daggett 9 Burroughs Road
Anthon` G Galaitsis 7 Burroughs Road
John Hayward 358 Woburn Street
Loretta A. Porter 24 Fletcher Avenue #1
Ephraim Weiss 462 Lowell Street
David G Williams 1433 Massachusetts Avenue
*New Candidates 38
Term Expires 2007
Irene M. Dondle22 Leonard Road
Andrew J Fnedlich 22 Young Street
Paul E Hamburger 18 Cooke Road
Carol A Lift'. 19 Douglas Road
Jerold S Michelson 3 Clyde Place
M. Masha Traber 106 Maple Street
Charles T Vail 66 Woburn Street
Term Expires 2006
David E Burns 46 Ridge Road
Todd J Cataldo 8 Fletcher Avenue
Elaine Dratch 2 Maureen Road
Olga P Guttag 273 Emerson Road
Gerard T Molone` 18 Saddle Club Road
Sam Silverman 18 Ingleside Road
*Ana H. Flaster 4 Fairfield Dnve
*Ann M. Kell\ 6 Brookwood Road
*James R. Lown 21 Rumford Road
*Dana A. Regillo 16 Laconia Street
*Jed N Snyder 482 Lowell Street
Precinct 6
Term Expires 2008
Marshall J Derb` 23 Suzanne Road
Jonathan A. Himmel 66 Hancock Street
Morton G Kahan 44 Hancock Street
David L Kaufman 152 Burlington Street
Gerald A. Lace` 18 Menam Street
Laura M. Mahone` 119 Burlington Street
Ronald B Pawliczek 25 Flintlock Road
Term Expires 2007
Florence A. Batunn 11 Alcott Road
Paul Chernick 14 Somerset Road
Tnsha P Kenneal` 4 Brent Road
Alan J Lazarus 22 Woodland Road
Dawn E McKenna 9 Hancock Street
Frank Sand` 353 North Emerson Road
Deborah Strod 10 Thoreau Road
Term Expires 2006
Enc H. Carlson. 186 Grant St
Bebe H. Fallick 4 Diehl Road
Edmund C Grant 27 Grove Street
Jane Pagett 10 Oakmount Circle
Edith Sand` 353 North Emerson Road
Sheldon A. Spector 26 Suzanne Road
Sheila M.Watson 12 Oakland Street
*Ann Forbes Kane 24 Adams Street
*New Candidates 39
Precinct 7
Term Expires 2008
Deborah J Brown 47 Robinson Road
James W Courtemanche 88 Winter Street
Thomas V Gnffiths 7 Volunteer Wa`
Pam Hoffman 4 Rangewa`
Robert D Peters 43 Fifer Lane
Ravi K. Sakhuja 50 Turning Mill Road
Martha C Wood. 51 Gleason Road
Term Expires 2007
George A. Burnell 4 Eaton Road
Patricia Elen Costello 9 Preston Road
Margaret Counts-Klebe 94 Winter Street
Cathenne Woodward Gill 43 Bertwell Road
Sheryl T Mason 33 Robinson Road
Joyce A. Miller 23 Fifer Lane
Jane A. Trndeau 7 Volunteer Wa`
Term Expires 2006
Marsha E Baker 46 Burlington Street
Steven L Colman 63 Fifer Lane
Robert G Coyne 2 Hentage Dnve
Ann L Gilbert 323 Bedford Street
Fred H. Martin 29 Dewe` Road
James C Wood, Jr 51 Gleason Road
Alan A.Wngle` 205 Grove Street
*Keith Hoffman 4 Wnght Street
*William I Leavitt 180 Grove Street
*Sheryl R. Mahone` 65 Blake Road
Precinct 8
Term Expires 2008
Roger F Borghesani 24 Hastings Road
Margaret Bradle48 Bellflower Street
Charles Hornig 75 Reed Street
Stewart G Kenneth 38 Libert` Avenue
Richard A. Michelson 54 Asbur. Street
Charles L Moore, Jr 87 Cedar Street
James A. Osten 8 Revere Street
Term Expires 2007
Elizabeth J Bryant 18 Libert` Avenue
John T Cunha 11 Homestead Street
Diana T Garcia 3 Gerard Terrace
Thomas M. Harden 32 Hill Street
David C Horton 68 Paul Revere Road
Alan Mayer Levine 54 Reed Street
Melinda M.Walker 14 Larchmont Lane
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Term Expires 2006
Richard H. Battin 15 Paul Revere Road
Lam N Belvm 10 Denver Street
Anne E Frvmer 64 Asbur Street
Ingnd H. Klimoff 75 Reed Street
Robert E Phelan 152 Reed Street
ShirleH. Stolz 2139 Massachusetts Avenue
Carolyn H. Tiffan`_ 109 Reed Street
*William Hemng 20 Ward Street
Precinct 9
Term Expires 2008
Alice J Adler 10 Nickerson Road
Man E Donahue 3 Crosb` Road
Emil\ R. Donovan 110 Wood Street
Janice A. Kenneth 135 Wood Street
Wend` Manz 14 Ellison Road
John Mazerall 40 Wood Street
Leo P McSweene` 435 Lincoln Street
Term Expires 2007
Victona Lawrence Blier 41 Shade Street
Anthon` B Close 174 Wood Street
Rodne` Cole 80 School Street
Margaret E Coppe 12 Barrymeade Dnve
Thomas 0 Fenn 15 Shade Street
Anne W LoRusso 200 Lincoln Street
Term Expires 2006
Naram D Bhatia 8 Nickerson Road
Richard L Canale 29 Shade Street
Helen L Cohen 32 Patterson Road
Susan A. Elberger 10 Ellison Road
Janet M. Perm 16 Ellison Road
Janet H. Post. 33 Fairbanks Road
Fred D Rosenberg 76 Wood Street
Francine Stieglitz 3 Amherst Street
*Mollie K. Garberg 16 Cam Avenue
*William P Kenneth 135 Wood Street
*Michael E Schroeder 2 Welch Road
*Jesse F Segovia 7 Pheasant Lane
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TOWN FINANCE TERMINOLOGY
The following terms are frequentlused in the annual town report and at the town meeting In order to
provide everyone with a better understanding of the meaning,the following definitions are provided.
AVAILABLE FUNDS- "FREE CASH"
The amount certified annuall` b` the Bureau of Accounts, Department of Revenue The certified amount
is the Unreserved Fund Balance less all outstanding taxes This fund ma` be used b` a vote of the town
meeting as available funds for appropriation.
AVAILABLE FUNDS- OTHER
Usuall` refers to balances in special funds or to balances remaining in specific articles previousl`
appropriated. These balances become available for re-appropriation b` Town Meeting (or are returned to
the town's general fund balance)
"CHERRY SHEET"
A financial statement issued b` the State on chem-colored paper that itemizes state aid due to the town,
and charges payable b` the town to the state and count\ The assessors need the Chem Sheet to set a tax
rate
GENERAL FUND
The municipal fund accounts for most financial expenses and revenues approved b` town meeting The
tax lev` is the principal source of revenue in the general fund.
ENTERPRISE FUND
A self-supporting account for a specific service or program that the town operates as a separate
"business " Enterprise funds do not depend on taxes for operating revenue For example,water
operations are funded through the water enterpnse fund,which receives funds from a consumption based
fee system Ideall`, enterpnse resources and expenditures should balance over time Funds in enterpnse
accounts do not revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year
OVERLAY
The overla` is the amount raised b` the Assessors in excess of appropriations and other charges for the
purpose of creating a fund to cover abatements granted b` the Board of Assessors
RESERVE FUND
This appropriation is voted at the annual town meeting in an amount not to exceed 5%of the tax lev` of
the preceding year Transfers from the reserve fund are approved b` the Appropriation Committee and
ma` onl` be used for"extraordinar or unforeseen expenditures "
REVOLVING FUND
Revolving funds are used for a particular service The.. must be re-authorized each year b` a vote of
Town Meeting An overall limit on spending is set b` Town Meeting The funds can be used for the
service without appropriation up to the approved limit.
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ELECTION INFORMATION
Local Election - Monday, March 6, 2006
Polling Hours - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Polling Locations
Precinct 1 Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue
Precinct 2 Bowman School, Philip Road
Precinct 3 Jonas Clarke Middle School, Stedman Road (off Waltham Street via
Brookside Avenue)
Precinct 4 Bridge School, Middleby Road
Precinct 5 Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue
Precinct 6 Diamond Middle School, enter off Hancock Street at Burlington Street
traffic circle
Precinct 7 Estabrook School, Grove Street near Route 128
Precinct 8 Fire Headquarters Building, Bedford Street at Worthen Road
Precinct 9 Mana Hastings School, Crosby Road (off Massachusetts Avenue near
Route 128)
For further information, call the Town Clerk's Office 781-862-0500, Ext. 270
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF
PRECINCT 1 & PRECINCT 5
Effective March 6, 2006, the new voting place for Precincts 1 & 5
will be the Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue
Jeanne K. Krieger, Chairman
Board of Selectmen
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