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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
- February 6, 1984
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's
Meeting Room, Town Office Building on Monday, February 6, 1984, at 7: p.m.
Chairman Politi, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Sacco, Mr. McLaughlin; Mr. Hutchinson,
Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Miss Adler, Assistant to the Town
Manager and Mrs. Snow, Acting Executive Clerk, were present,
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting held on November 29, 1983
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to schedule
appointments to the Fair Housing Committee on either February 21, or
February 27, 1984, as recommended by the Town Manager.
Minutes
11/29/83
Fair Housing
Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Public Bond , Town Mgi
Official Bond for-the Town Manager in the amount of $50, 0 to be issued by
the New Hamp Insurance ,
The Manager reported that he had accepted the bid of Natick Auto
Sales, Inc., lowest bidder, in the amount of $56,185, for purchase of
six 1984 Police cruisers and three 1984 unmarked sedans.
Mr. Hutchinson summarized a projected debt schedule in conjunction
with proposed Conservation Commission land acquisition. He reported
that a five --year issue would cost over $2,000,000 for $1.7 million of
financing. Payments would range from $460, to $363,000. A ten -
year i ssue would be $2.5 million with annual principal and interest
payments ranging from $306,000 down to $183, on the final payment.
A twenty year issue would almost double the cost for a total of 3.3
million with payments ranging from $240,000 down to $92, in the 20th
year. He noted that the levy limit is approximately $7 Any
of the aforementioned would take a substantial portion of that amount,
and the advantage of declining debt would be lost.
He strongly recommended against the acquisition proposal and noted
that it could compromise the Town's capacity to provide the maintenance
and upkeep of essential services. He recommended, if the proposal
receives favorabe consideration, that it be considered as an override
item excluding the debt service from the levy limit restrictions.
Police Cruis-
ers, Sedans
Debt Sched.
Con$ . Land
Aquisition
The Manager informed the Board that a tentative settlement has DPW Settle- -
been reached with the DFw. Among features of the settlement, he ment
noted a 6% pay increase, with certain work productivity concessions
by the Union.
Mr. Hutchinson reviewed his February 6 response to James McDevitt's McDevitt
letter which stated concerns.about the Fire Department's budget letter, Fire
proposal for replacement of alarm registers and recommended removal of budget
all outside fire alarm boxes. The Manager noted that fire alarm boxes
are not being installed at this time in new subdivisions but re-
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commended that the issue of removal of all existing outside boxes
in the Town be looked at at a later date. He felt the system as it
is should be for now. ..He will provide-data on the ratio
of false box alarms vs -. false telephone alarms and any pattern of
false alarms for either procedure. He will also supply information
on how many box alarms are followed by telephone.alarms.
1984 Warrant The Town Manager briefly outlined features of articles listed
Articles for inclusion in the Warrant to the 1984 Town Meeting.
Sel /T.Mgr. Provisions of.Article 8, Amendments to the Selectmen /Town
Act Amendm. Manager Act were discussed. The Town Manager reported on his con-
ference with Mrs. Rawls, TMMA and her concerns with the proposed
changes to the budget and other Town Meeting related timetables. She
felt that insufficient time . would be allowed for TMMA preparation of
the Warrant Information Report, if provision of article data is de-
layed as proposed. She also felt that Town Meeting Members would not
be given opportunity for appropriate review of the Warrant with the
proposed schedule for mailing of the 2nd or 3rd week in March. She
agreed that the separate mailing of an election warrant was reasonable
but urged that the Warrant be mailed at least three weeks before the
Town Meeting business sessions begin.
Mrs. Battin concurred with Mrs. Rawls views on the proposed time -
table, and referred to times in previous years that the late submission
of warrant information had resulted in refusal by Town Meeting Members
to vote on issues without proper time for review. She said she
would not want to revert to that process.
Mrs. Battin noted that if the proposed timetable revision is
approved, a separate election warrant mailing would be required. She
suggested that consideration be given to amending the By -Law to
change the date for the annual election within the limits allowed by
State statute, bringing it closer to Town Meeting and avoiding two
separate mailings.
The Town Manager was asked for further exploration of the time-
table issues and suggestions on resolution of the questions and con-
cerns raised. Discussion will be continued at the February 13 meeting.
Pl. Bd. In discussion of Planning Board Articles, it was suggested that
Articles a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen, and Planning Board, be
scheduled to gain further clarification and information on Zoning
Articles 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18. Input from other groups such as C.R.0
and Chamber of Commerce will also be sought. Mr. Politi will confer
with the Planning Board Chairman on possible dates for this meeting.
Warrant Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the
signed Warrant to the 1984 Annual Town Meeting.
RDNA The Town Manager asked direction on procedures regarding the forth -
Research coming application of Collaborative Research Inc. for Board of Appeals
permit to carry on basic Biological Research at its Spring Street
facility. He noted that the RDNA Study Committee had not yet been
formed. Town Counsel suggested that the Board of Health probably
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has enough authority to intervene in the process with respect to
conditions to be imposed in.the permit. Mr. Politi asked if a mora-
torium on such activity could be imposed during the study period.
The Town Manager will report on February 13 as to what avenues
are open to the Town and Town Counsel will research in terms of Board
of Health authority.
Mr. Hutchinson informed the Board that Warren Empey, Manager of
Operations, D.P.W., will retire on April 1. He noted Mr. Empey's
value as an employee, and thatthe loss of his services to the Town
will be a substantial one.
Mrs. Battin informed the Board of the vote of the Center Revitali-
zation Committee to request the Selectmen to authorize the Town Manager
to investigate the economic feasibility of a parking garage in Lexington
Center.
Upon motion duly made and seconded., it was voted to direct the
Town Manager an independent investigation to a 90% confidence
factor of the economic feasibility of a parking garage; to review the
data presented by the Planning D'W� tor an e ..C. parking garage
sub - committee; to include an ana.l� sus o t ota l development costs,
construction costs and operating coats of the most recently built,
garages in the Commonwealth.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
9:07 p.m.
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' SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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February 13, 1984
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building on Monday, February 13,
1984, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Politi, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Sacco,
Mr, McLaughlin; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel;
Miss Adler, Assistant to the Town Manager and Mrs. Snow, Acting Exe--
cut ive Clerk', were present .
The Chairman opened the hearing,on the petition of the Boston Public Hear. -
Edison Company for permission to .ins,tall approximately sixty feet of ing , Boston
conduit in Westview Street. Edison
Mr. Edmund Kelley, representative of Boston Edison Company, ex Westy iew St.
plained that the work is necessary to provide electric service to
Kiln Brook Iv of f ice Park.
No one spoke in favor or in opposition 'axid the Chairman declared
the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition of the Boston Edison Company for installation of conduit in
Westview Street, approximately 535 feet east of Maguire Road, a.dis-
tance of about sixty feet.'
The Board reviewed the petition of the New England Telephone Boston Ed i-
Company and Boston Edison Company for the transfer of ownership of son,N. E. Tel
thirteen jointly owned poles located on Massachusetts Avenue to the transfer of
Boston Edison Company. No public hearing was required. poles
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the
petition of the New England Telephone Company afnd Boston Edison Company
for the transfers of ownership thirteen poles on the southerly side
of Massachusetts Avenue, approximately 139' westerly of the south-
westerly intersection of Marrett Road.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to the Bond, Town
Massachusetts Local Official Bond on behalf of Mary R. McDonough, Town Clerk
Clerk, in the amount of' $8,000.00
In conjunction with MBTA's Suburban Transportation Program, the MBTA con -
Chairman noted request of James F. O'Leary, General Manager, for - tract LEK-
execution of a 6 -month service agreement, with the Town,.during which PRESS
period the Authority will pay one hundred percent of the net loss of
service, not to exceed fifty percent of the Town's appropriation.
Lexington will receive $60,000 for this program.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
service contract in conjunction with the Massachusetts Bay Transporta-
tion Authority Suburban Transportation Program, for a 6 -month period to
commence January 1, 19840
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Minutes
minutes of-the meeting of the Board of Selectmen on December 5, 1983. 1215183
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Data Proc.
Committee
than the Library proposal.
The Task Force will schedule a meeting wit the Library Commit
and representatives of both groups will return to the Board of Sele
for further discussion.
Mr. Hutchinson introduced members of the Data Processing
Advisory Task Force, Chairman David Gilbert, Michael Carvey and
William Rosenfeld, who were present to give a summary of the
Committee's recommendations as contained in its final report dated,
2/4/ to be filed With the Town Manager's Office,
Mr. Gilbert noted the Committee's comprehensive review of all
of the Town's accounting and information processing activities as
currently transacted and thanked Mr. Perry and Mr. Kane for their on-
going support in assisting with coordination of that aspect of the re-
port. He reported on meetings with Town Departments, including Police,
Fire, DPW, Town Clerk, Assessors, Town Manager's Office, School
Administration and Cary Memorial Library, which resulted in the con- -
fiction that the Committee was dealing with two separate issues; the
potential paths the Town could pursue with respect to the accounting
activities and identification of mechanisms for dealing with the needs
of individual.departments.
The Committee strongly concluded that measurable economic benefits
could be reaped through the replacement of current manual and service
bureau operations with a Town owned and controlled computer facility
devoted to primarily accounting and financial activities. Additionally,
an opportunity for improving departmental level productivity exists
through a limited implementation of micro- computers.
Mr. Gilbert and Mr. Rosenfeld went on to present specific tech
nical recommendations related to functions of accounting and other
departments of Town Government, Police, Fire, Library and the Schoo
Department which was followed by a brief discussion of the financia
and productivity implications of the proposed program.
Mr. Politi asked Mr. Gilbert if the Committee had any recom-
mendations on the Library's budget request for a computerized circula-
tion system. Mr. Gilbert- responded that there seemed to be no easily
quantitative benefits in the proposal and although he was aware of
problems in procedures at the library regarding retention and circula-
tion, he suggested other, less expensive processes might be ex
plored.
The Committee deemed accounting functions to be.of higher priority
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The Committee was thanked for its helpful report and commended!
them for the high quality of.citizen participation in its preparati n.
Permit Park -- Mrs. Battin reviewed the conclusions reached by the Center Rev tal-
ing- Meriam ization Committee on issues relative to permit parking in the Meria
St. lot Street lot as follows:
That fees for permit parking be continued at current rates for,6
months (August 15 1984) . Fees should not be changed: until a decis �.on
has been made on an attendant lot at which time the entire parking
fee structure will need review and possible revision. Permits should
be issued as soon as possible pending a decision of the Board of
Selectmen on fee policy.. Existing permits will be honored until ne�a
permits are issued; approximately one week later.
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The-Meriam Street lot be operated with the same division of per -
mit parking and ticket parking for the next 6 months. Rates for park-
ing are proposed to remain as currently exist. It is proposed to change
the Permit Parking Regulations as follows:
1. The restricted Permit Area is reserved f or . permit holders
until 11:00 A.M., Monday through Saturday.
2. Permit. holders entering after 11:00 A.M. are not guaranteed
a reserved parking space. 'If a space is not available in
the defined permit area, permit parking is valid in other
restricted areas of the Meriam Street lot (subject to avail- -
ability). Unused spaces in the Permit Area are available
for valid ticket patrons after 1 A.M.
3. To maximize utilization within Meriam Street lot, it is
proposed to designate areas for compact cars as shown on the
parking lot plan. This will provide an additional 24 park -
ing, spaces in the lot. Designated compact car spaces will
total 33 in the Permit Area and 23 in the unreserved ticket area.
Mrs. Battin noted that ticket holders present at the February 8
C.R.C. meeting had offered no objection to the proposal as stated above.
Mr. Sacco noted that a transition period would be provided by
implementation of the proposal.
Regulations ' f or enforcement will be drawn up in the near future if
the proposals are adopted.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt the above -
stated recommendations of the Center Revitalization Committee for changes
to permit parking procedures in the Meriam Street parking lot.
Mrs. Battin reported the C.R.C. had unanimously voted to reit- No Parking
erate its proposal to extend the parking prohibition on Winthrop Road Winthrop Rd,
(East side) -from a p -oint 300 feet from Massachusetts Avenue to Vinebrook
Road. The roadway is narrow J25 feet) and parking is allowed on the
opposite side in this area...
Mr. Tonaszuck pointed out the Winthrop Road proposal, as illustrated
on a street map.. He noted difficulty in passage if cars were to park on
both sides of the street. At this time, parking is banned on one side,
125 feet back from Mass. Ave.
Mrs. Rawls no - ted a dangerous situation with respect to the S- -curve
on Winthrop Road and was concerned with allowing parking on both sides
after the road becomes straight.
All were in agreement that parking should be allowed only on one
side of the street and asked Mr. Tonaszuck for his recommendations as to
which side as pref erable .
Mr. Hutchinson suggested that the discussion be deferred to a time
when neighbors would be present.
Mrs. Battin noted that the Committee had again unanimously recommended
signing of Mass. Avenue (South side) from Winthrop Road to Slocum Road to No Parking
improve sight distance exiting from Hunt and Slocum Road onto Mass. Avenue. Mass. AV
The Board of Selectmen had previously adopted the Regulation (No Parking Winthrop
6:00 A.M. to 10:04 A.M.; 2 -hour parking 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.) but did to Slocum
" not implement. -
Mr. McLaughlin suggested a 50' ban on Mass. Avenue with no parking
near the intersections of Hunt and Winthrop at Mass. Avenue rather than
as proposed, which to about 200'. He felt that residents in the
neighborhood should be contacted for input in this instance, also. He
Planning Bd.
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requested the Town Manager to ask the Police .to -. - enforce :t.he "hus
stop" zone regulation which would provide 24' clearance near Slocum
Road.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table.dis-
cussions of no parking regulation proposals for Winthrop Road and
for Mass. Avenue between Winthrop and Slocum Roads. Resident will
be notified by Mr . . Tonas.zu.ck' s office of the date of the discuss ion0
of the two issues.
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The Manager recommended that $12,000 be added to the Professional
Services Account to contract specifically for the completion by the'
Planning Board, of the South Lexington Study. He noted that this
amount would cover 34 weeks of work on a 35- hour /week basis.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
transfer of funds from the Reserve Fund to Account #5500, Snow Re-
moval, in the amount of $20,000.
Mr. Hutchinson noted the need for filing with the Town Clerk b
February 17th of any changes in the Report on Selectmen /Town Manage
Act amendment proposals.
Mr. Politi noted that the Board had talked about basing the time-
table on a date of January 15 for finalization of the budget, movin'
all dates back two weeks accordingly and signing the warrant and j
coming to decision on the budget on February 15.
Mrs. Rawls agreed agreed that the 2 -week move could be workabl'
if information would be provided to TMMA in sufficient time for pre
parat ion of the Warrant Information Report. She felt that if the
Warrant is mailed three weeks in advance of the first business ses 4on
of Town Meeting, and if it would be released to TMMA as soon as it
is ready for the printer, it would probably work out satisfactorily
It was noted that the Appropriation Committee is favorable to
the January 15 date. The Capital Expenditures Committee has not
been contacted for its view on the matter. �
The Chairman felt that the compromise appeared to be a viable
one and requested that the Town Manager redraft the schedule based
on the January 15 date.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the budget
will be finalized by January 15, and all subsequent dates revised
accordingly.
Regarding formation of the Lexington 2,000 Committee, the Town
Manager noted that the Selectmen have identified need for such a
committee in terms of its Goal Setting process.
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-- He recommended discussion of its make -up and direction and trends
to be looked at and influenced under the leadership of the Board. It
was suggested that the concept be discussed with appointed and elected
Boards and Committees, in March and that active participation in the
process be invited
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
9:10 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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,J February 27, 1984
A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's
Meeting Room, Town. off ice Building on Monday, February 27, at 7:15 p.m.
Chairman Politi, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Sacco, Mr. McLaughlin; Mr. Hutchinson,
..Town Manager, Mr. Cohen, Town ' Couns el ; - .Miss Adler, Assistant to the Town
Manager and. Mrs.. Snow, - Acting Executive Clerk.
Members of the S. Lexington Association were present by appointment
to present their views and concerns regarding funding of additional
Planning Board staffing and to ask reconsideration of the Board's de-
cision to recommend $12,000 f.or contractual professional services,
rather than for expansion of the part-time planner position to full time
as proposed by the Planning Board.
Mr . Hutchinson noted that the Planning Board has never had a full
time assistant Planner. The staff had previously consisted of a full --
time planner, a full time secretary and an intern. He recalled the
Planning Director's suggestion that this staffing be changed to a part
time secretary and part time planner in addition to himself .
He recommended continuing with the plan for contracting, as now
proposed, for at least the S. Lexington Study,
Planning Board Chairman Smith's letter, dated February 24, was
read expressing her Board's appreciation of the Selectmen's support of
the $12,000 addition to its budget for professional services. In the
light of the work load in the foreseeable future, Mr. Smith sees ex-
pansion of staff to include a full -time Jr. Planner as being cost
effective for the Town, however stated the willingness of the Planning
Board to accept the additional staffing on a contract basis to demon-
strate what can be accomplished with additional help. She stated her
Board's concern with tying the increased funding - to one particular
study, noting that there are three major planning projects on the
priority list: Lexington Center, S. .Lexington and housing, all elements
in Lexington's Master Plan. These projects, in addition to on-going
work of the department, require the flexibility to use staff as needed
on the various elements. She stated that the three abovementioned
projects can be completed within the year with the degree of increased
professional staffing proposed, provided no other major tasks are as-
signed to the department by Town Meeting or by currently unforeseen
events.
Donna. Hooper , Precinct 3, expressed support for completion of the
S. Lexington Study but concurred with the Manager's assessment re-
garding the Planning Board staff.
Richard Michelson, noted that the Chamber of Commerce has hired a
contractor to study the four Planning Board articles and is working
towards hiring a contractor to assist in future planning for the Center.
He supported the Selectmen's recommendation for professional help for
the Planning Department.
Mr. Domni t z questioned whether the use of a Chafnb er of Commerce
hired consultant might constitute a conflict of interest. Mr Michelson
responded that it will be a professional study, and will not be slanted.
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Francis McCarron, Precinct 3, expressed support of the Manager'; s
recommendation for professional help.
Mr. McLaughlin applauded the Planning Board letter and no te`d hips
position now to support the Manager's recommendations . He noted that,
based on the outcome of Planning Board articles, next year's needs �
for assistance may b e either increased or decreased. He advocated that
the S. Lexington and Center studies be given high priorities.
Mrs. Battin felt that decision on priorities should be a joint lone
between the Planning Board and the Selectmen, since housing is also of
high importance to the Planning Board.
Mr. McLaughlin agreed that it should be a j oint decision and st�g-
Bested a March meeting on that matter.
Mrs. Davison felt that the $12, increase could better be us 'd
in the upgrading of the part time planner position to full time.
Mr Politi noted that there would be time before Town Meeting for
continued review of the Planning Board staffing matter and suggested
that it b.e carried on after the upcoming Town election with the
presence of a full 5- member Board.
Recreation Members of the Recreation Committee and its Director, Joan Halvorsen,
Comm. Water- -
met with the Board to present its Report to the Board of Selectmen on
front saf ety Waterf rant Saf ety, dated February - 2, 1984. Chairman Carolyn Wilson
summarized the report prepared in response to the request of the Tov rn
Manager and related to the Town P o o l ' s near drowning incident of
September 11, . 1983. The Report specifically dealt with the f o llowig
issues:
Facility attendance/ bather load Reporting emergencies
Safety equipment Transportation of emergencies
Staffing and training
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Recreation Mr. , McLaughlin complimented the Committee and Ms . Halvorsen on the
Fee 5ched, report as submitted and expressed his agreement with its conclusion, .
With respect to the limiting of attendance at the. old Res and Pool,° he
suggested that newspaper coverage would help to publicize the es-
tablishment of a bather -load regulation and forewarn the public that
in some instances, access may be curtailed for safety reasons.
Mrs Wilson outlined proposed fee increases at Town Facilities for
the 1984 Summer season., which, if approved would represent a potential
increase of $8,870 in revenue.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve th
following fee schedule for programs of the Recreation Department, a
recommended by the Recreation Committee:
Program
Pool /Res Daily Fee
Season Pool Membership
Replacement Tags
Swim Lessons
Ballf field Permits
1 qA4 FPPS
$1.00 youth
2,00 adult
6.00 youth/ senior citil zen
15.00 adult
40.00 (2 adults & youths-
under 18 yr s )
2.00
5.00 & 10.00 session
3. 00 day use
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Ballf ield Permits $3 0.00/ schedule of 20 games
or less
50.00 /schedule o f 21 games
or more
Coed. League 40,00/team
Basketball League 20.001 team
Tennis Reservation 1.00
Tennis Sign -in 1.00
Youth Tennis Lesson 6.00
Mr, . Hutchinson noted continued complaints concerning the parking of
commuter bus riders on residential streets, pointing out Harding Road,
as an example Residents of Harding Road and Lincoln Street were
present for the discussion.
He mentioned alternate for solutions to the problem such
as using a - portion of the Lincoln Street recreation area and posting of
residential streets.. He suggested that Lincoln Street be considered as
a first suggestion. He also noted that the DPW .land on Bedford Street
is one of the areas that has been looked at for future use as a satellite
parking area.
Mr. Dankese , Lincoln .Street noted Lincoln Street's curved con-
figuration plus blind spots which are hazardous . He noted constant use
of the Town land for parking of Town vehicles. He stated his op-
position to commuter parking on Lincoln Street.
Mrs. Wilson voiced strong opposition of the Recreation Committee
to the proposal for parking at Lincoln Street, and noted the Committee's
article aimed toward improvement of the area for recreational use. She
felt it would be a dangerous precedent.
Mrs. Daniels, Lincoln Street, also opposed the parking lot use.
She felt that use would make the street even more dangerous for children
than it is now.
Mr. Caro to , 41 Harding Road, acknowledged Lexington Center's
parking problems, but said he felt that Harding Road, a residential
Street, is unduly impacted with parking at driveways, across from drive-
ways and close to corners He said that in winter those problems are
compounded.
Mr. Fitzgerald, 55 Harding Road, noted interference with emergency
and service vehicles who try to maneuver the street.
Mr. Kearney, 44 Harding . Road, noted the high population of children
on Harding Road and the dangers resultant from increased traffic.
Mr. LeVangie, 42 Harding Road, expressed concern that children
waiting at the school bus stop are in danger because of a blind spot
at Simonds Road and the obstruction of parked cars.
Mrs Connors., 54 Harding Road, also spoke of obstruction of parked
cars opposite her driveway and said she has counted 20--25 commuters' -
cars parked daily on Harding Road,
Other neighbors complained of numbers of parked cars and the ob-
struction caused. Mr. Fitzgerald claimed that an abandoned car had
remained, unticketed by Police, . for three days on Harding Road.
Mr. Murphy, 49 Harding Road, felt that the short term solutions
suggested for Harding Road. such as calling the Police and notices to
parkers .are not effective in alleviating the problems of residents.
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He suggested moving the bus stop and limiting parking on Harding. 4e
felt that parking on one-side only would not be a solu t ion .
Mrs. Battin suggested the option of prohibiting parking from b ; a.m.
lo_ a.m. , as has been done on centain streets near Lexington Center.
Mr. McLaughlin felt that banning parking on Harding Road would
simply move the problem to another residential street. He was not J�n
favor of parking use of the Lincoln Street land. He suggested that j
the Manager explore other possible available sites,
Mr. Hutchinson will look into use of the St. Br ig id' s lot and the
Hartwell Avenue sanitary landfill area. The Board will conside. the
posting of Harding Road and will come to a decision on that issue with-
in 30 days. Residents will again be notified of the discussion.
Traffic
The Board reviewed the report of th
item
mittee on the request of Mr. & Mrs. Phil
Cavaretta
Driveway" sign on Hancock .Street at Reve
Revere St.
the Cavaretta' s about the potential for
crosswalk at that location.
The report stated that it had been
that the cause of the visibility problem
spruce tree and forsythia hedge on their
recommended that the tree be trimmed to
and that a section of the hedge be remov
willing to remove the tree completely.
Based on the fact that the Committee
provement can be attained by these steps
recommendation was to deny the request f+
Upon motion duly made and seconded,
request of Mr. & Mrs. Philip Cavaretta, :
la t ion of a "Bl ind Dr ivewav" s inn on Hang
Traffic Safety Advisory Com-
p Cavaretta for a "Blind
e Street and the concerns cif
pedestrian accident at tho'
ointed out to the Cavarettas
at their driveway is a large
own property. It had been
height of six - eight feet
d. Mr. Cavaretta appeared
believes that visibilitym-
taken by the Cavarettas, its
r the "Blind Driveway" sign.
it was voted. to deny the
8 Revere Street, for instal-
ock Street at Revere Street.,
as recommenaect by the .'rat t lc Sat ety - Ad. v1sory Committee .
The. Cavarettas will be urged to participate in the planning for
reconstruction of Hancock Street which if approved by the 1984 Town
Meeting, could be started in one to two years. It was felt that their
concerns related to the crosswalk, as stated above, would be addressed
in this way.
Cons . Comm. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to permit Town
T. Counsel Counsel to exercise eminent domain takings of Lot 38, Map 59 and Lot
83, Map 30, to be transferred to the stewardship of the Conservation
Commission, under Article 32 of the 1982 Annual Town Meeting.
Deferred Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify the
Cam P . Plan Town's participation in a Deferred Compensation Plan with Massachusetts
Financial Service Company (MFS / Sun Life) and their duly authorized
successors, as requested by Town Counsel.,
Poor Farm upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute a deed
Deed for the "Poor Farm" land, transferring the parcel to the Conservation
Commission, but reserving a lot of land suitable for a single - family
house for transfer to the Lexington Housing Authority.
1 -day Liquor Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
License
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application for a one --d.ay .Liquor License by the Bicentennial Band for
a dance to be held at Keilty Hall, St. Brigid' s Parish, on April 7, 1984.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission
Youth Comm.
to the Lexington Youth Commission to raise funds in the amount of $1,500,
Outward
to send a Lexington - .youth to the Minnesota outward - Bound program. The
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money will be raised through the canvassing of local businesses, industry
and civic groups.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve minutes
Minutes
of Selectmen's Meetings on December 12 and December 19, 19830
12/12 & 12/11
The Chairman noted a letter from Janet Bonner, 37 Winthrop Road,
Traffic item
and a petition signed by 19 residents of Winthrop Road citing dangers to
Bonner
children, joggers, and the-elderly because of traffic conditions, and
Winthrop Rd.
requesting .a lowering of . the � speed limit from 30 mph to 20 mph. The
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petitioners also request installation of "slow Children" signs.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the re-
quests of residents of Winthrop Road, as stated above, to the .Traffic
Safety Advisory Committee for its review and recommendations.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve abatement
Abatements
of water charges, as requested by the Director of Public works and
water
Engineering, as follows:
Lucy Tashjian, 31 Philip Road $177. 10 -incorrect read ing
by customer
Marion Kennedy, 1 Childs Road 59.4 Estimate adjusted
Carol Cannoles , 58 Fifer Lane 98.45 Incorrect. reading
by customer
Upon motion dul . made and seconded,, it was voted to approve the
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Bd/Health
appointment by the Town Manager of Dr. Donald Goldman, 79 North Street,
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to the Board of Health,- effective March 1, 198449
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the intent to take temporary
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construction easements was voted as follows:
Easements
Wellington Lane Avenue & Meadow Brook Avenue,
Garf ield Street
Spencer Street
(Authority for the above is contained in Article 40, 1983 )
Grant Street Drain - Authority is Article 31, 1983
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to designate
Acting T.Mgi
Richard. M. Perry, as Acting Town Manager in the absence of Town Manager
Perry
Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. from March 4 through March 6, 1984 •
The Town Manager reported on the recommendation of the Police Chief
Jeep pur-
that a g overnment surplus vehicle be purchased for use by the Police
chase-- PoliCE
•• Department in parking enforcement, meter maintenance and for special
Police problems. The Jeep could be purchased for about $1,000 and the
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funding handled within the present Police Department Automotive Account,
due to favorable bids on police cruisers. The Manager asked the Bo4rd' s
endorsement of this purchase.
Motion was made to accept the recommendation of Chief Furdon for
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purchase of a surplus Government vehicle for use of the Police Depa r
ment . The motion . was _seconded by Mr. McLaughlin for purposes of dig -
cussion.
Mr. McLaughlin expressed approval. of the purchase on an experi -±
mental basis but noted the probability of high mileage of such sure ius
vehicles.
The motion having been made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the purchase as recommended by Chief Furdon.
N. Lex.
The Town Manager reported on the status of the Bedford Street/
Road Impr. .
Hartwell Avenue Improvement plans, which were ref fled with the Stat6
plans
in January. The State's review of the plans has been concluded and they
have been forwarded to the Federal Highway Administration. No in-
dication of State comments have been received as yet.
Traffic item
Mr. Hutchinson referred to rescinding of approval by the State :
Edison Way
for 10-hour parking meters on Edison Way, as approved by the Selectmen
on January 23, 1984. The State's rescission was based on its long
established standard for a 2 -hour on- street parking limit, and it was
noted that Edison Way is considered an accepted way. Mr. Tonaszuck will
prepare a proposal for to -hour meters within the adjacent Town parking
lot to compensate for the loss of the additional fifteen to -hour me er s
planned for Edison Way
Burlington Mr. Hutchinson reported on communication from the Town of
water Burlington and its request to connect to Lex.ing ton's water system . . ,.Af .ter
request further review of the request and a meeting with Burlington officials,
he will_ ,,within 30 days, prepare a report on the matter.
Sewer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to defer for three
Deferrments years, sewer betterment charges as follows:
Alyce C. Monahan, Summer Street - Map 28, Parcel 91 in the amount
of $2,168.31
James Alexander Wilson, Pleasant Street - Map 14, Parcel 49 in the
amount of $6,356.80
Sewer Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to abate sewer,
Abatement betterment charges as follows:
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Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. O'Brien,- Summer Street - Map 28, Parcen 72
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Lex.Armory The Town - Manager noted correspondence with General Ferrari, Mass.
National Guard from Building Commissioner DeMa t teo regarding in-
appropriate commercial. use of the Lexington Armory on Bedford Street.
The Manager reported that action will be taken on the matter if non-
compliance with Town Zoning regulations continues .
Selectmen Meeting -
February 27, 1984
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
9:27 p.m.
A true record, Attest
�. Marion H. Snow
�C Acting Executive Clerk
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