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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-07-BOS-min SELECTMEN'S MEETING 41,\C July 2, 1984 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, July 2, 1984, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Batt in, Mr. Sacco, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison; Ms. Adler, Acting Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel and Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve minutes Minutes 4/23, of Selectmen's Meetings on April 23, April 25, April 30, May 2, May 7, 4/25,4/30,5/2 May 9, May 12, 1984. 5/7,5/9,5/12 The Board reviewed the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Ad— Traffic item visory Committee on the request of Arlene Ekman for safety measures to Ekman prevent "cutting" at the intersection of Walnut Street and Concord Avenue. Walnut/Concor The Committee agreed that a problem exists whereby the intersection width, Avenue on a downgrade, invites "cutting at the corner, and recommended that the situation be remedied by installation of a small channelizing island, with "Keep Right" signs on Walnutr Street. Ms. Adler suggested that the island be temporarily designed by sand- bagging or that it be painted on the street pavement for a 90-day period, noting the $2,000 cost for actual installation of an island. She also recommended installation of the "Keep Right" signs. Pim Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that a painted channel- izing pannel-- izing island and "Keep Right" signs be installed at- the intersection of Walnut Street and Concord Avenue, as recommended by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee and Acting Town Manager, in response to the request of Arlene Ekamn. A report on the effectiveness of the installation will be submitted to the Board in 90 days. The Board reviewed the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Traffic item Committee on the proposal of Captain of Traffic James Lima for improvement Lima of safety conditions at Hartwell Avenue at Maguire Road. Captain Lima had Hartwell Ave. noted hazards which exist regarding traffic safety in general and particularly with respect to the Police Officer assigned to that location weekday after- Maguire Rd. noons during the peak traffic hour. The Committee supported the recommenda- tions of Capt. Lima for improved safety in turning movements by the installa- tion of "required right turn" signs as well as pavement markings and other appropriate signs designed to keep eastbound traffic along Hartwell Avenue to the right. The Committee also concurred with Captain Lima's suggestion that a lighting survey be conducted in order that cost estimates for correc- tion of poor lighting at that location can be developed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve installation of "Required Right Turn" signage and pavement markings at the intersection of Hartwell Avenue and Maguire Road, and that a lighting survey in conjunction with improved lighting conditions at that location be carried out, as proposed by Captain of Traffic James Lima and recommended by the Traffic Safety Advisory mmig Committee. -2- Traffic item Request of Phyllis Goldstein, 5 Lawrence Lane, for lowered speed limit Goldstein and installation of sidewalks on Pleasant Street, and the recommendations Pleasant St. of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee on Mrs. Goldstein's concerns, were reviewed. The Committee reported that a speed check on Pleasant Street had shown 1,,.0 that Pleasant Street cannot be considered a problem area, with respect to speeders and accidents, Pleasant Street is currently goverened by the Funda- mental Speed Law, which, taking the speed check results into account, will not allow a lower speed limit. The Committee did recommend that the Police Department increase its presence on Pleasant Street, as manpower permits. The Committee also recommended that the Board consider the future possibility of installation of sidewalk on the easterly side from Concord Avenue to Worthen Road which is the only walking route to the Bowman School, and extension of sidewalk to Watertown Street. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommen- dations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee on the traffic concerns of Phyllis Goldstein, that her request for lowered speed limit on Pleasant Street be denied for reasons as stated above. The Police Department will be asked for increased coverage, as manpower permits. Mrs. Goldstein will be adivsed that the Board, in the context of its long-range sidewalk plan, will give consideration to installation of sidewalks, as recommended by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. Selectmen A list of the present assignments of members of the Boards was reviewed. Assignments Mrs. Batt in asked for suggestions as to additional assignments, or any diff- iculties iff- iculties encountered with assignments as they stand. Mr. McLaughlin suggested that Mr. Marshall and Mr. Eddison, as Junior members of the Board, become involved and knowledgeable about the Dog Hearing process so that they may share in the duties of the Dog Hearing Officer, on a rotating basis. Mr. Marshall and Mr. Eddison said they would be willing ming to serve in this way. Mr. McLaughlin, noting the Dog Hearing procedures are regulated under Chapter 140, Section 157, will explore the possibility of delegating this responsibility, now carried by the Selectmen as required by this statute, and will confer with Senator Kraus and Representative Doran on procedures for changing the legislation, if necessary, to allow for handling of Dog Hearings by other Town Departments. In addition to those listed, Mr. Sacco will serve as liaison to the Youth Commission and Mr. Marshall will serve as liaison to LexHAB. Mr. Eddison expressed willingness to serve as liaison to the Arts Council. Police Manual Regarding the Police Manual Policy Committee, Mr. McLaughlin recalled Policy Comm. that in 1983, appointments to the Committee had been decreased from 8 to 5, and that interest in membership was apparently waning because of the in- activity of the Committee. He noted that according to last year's dis- cussion, it was felt that even though there were no immediate issues to be dealt with, the committee should be maintained in case some problems should arise. Mr. McLaughlin agreed to represent the Board of Selectmen on the member- ship of the Police Manual Policy Committee. Selectmen's Meeting ? :/ July 2, 1984 Mrs. Battin referred to the change in date of Annual Appointments Appt. Date to committees several years ago from April 3.0 to May 31, to accommodate on- Committees going Town Meeting sessions. She noted the Town Clerk's report which lists committees and boards appointed by the Selectmenand specified which committee appointment dates are designated by statute and those which can be changed by vote of the Selectmen. Mrs. Battin suggested that appointment dates under jurisdiction of the Board be moved from the current -date of May 31 to September 30 and current terms which are expiring be extended to September 30, 1985. - Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to extend memberships expiring on May-31, 1985 in the following Boards, Commissions and Committees to September 30, 1985: Board of Appeals Transportation Advisory Committee Center Revitalization Commit tee Trustees of Public Trusts Energy Conservation Committee Gammel Legacy Trust Fair Housing Committee Bridge Charitable Fund Fence Viewers Lexington Council for the Arts Hanscom Field Commission Town Report Committee Human Services Committee Personnel Advisory Board Police Manual Policy Committee Accordingly, hereafter, expiration of terms of members of the af ore- mentioned will expire on September 30. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint John R. Packard, 96 Meriam Street, as a Trustee of Public Trusts, for a 6-year term of office to expire on September 30, 1990. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint John R. ' Appt.Bridge Packard as a member of the Bridge Charitable Fund for a 3-year term of office Charitable to expire on September 30, 1987. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint the follow- Appt. Gammel ing to the Gammel Legacy Trust, .for l-year terms to expire on September 30, 1985: Leona W. Martin 468 Lowell Street Elizabeth M. Flynn 310 Concord Avenue Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint the following to the Town Celebrations Committee for 3-year terms to expire on June 30, 1987: Appt. Town Marion H. Snow 138 Emerson Gardens Celebrations Frances P. Mallett 33 Emerson Gardens Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint the follow- Appt. Fence ing as Fence Viewers for 1-year terms to expire on September 30, 1985: Viewers Louis A. Zehner 6 Fair Oaks Drive William H. Sullivan 14 Milk Street -4- Fire Dept. Chief John Bergeron introduced Captain Robert Walton and Lt. Michael Walton & Fulton of the Lexington Fire Department who were present for acknowledgement Fulton of their recent promotions. The Chief informed the Board of the background, qualifications and areas of responsibility of both men, who were then pre- aro sented with their badges by their wives and congratulated by members of their families, also present. The officers were congratulated by Chairman Bat t in for their achieve- ments and were given a standing round of applause as they left the meeting. Appt. A date of August 6 was established for discussion of appointment Criteria criteria. Selectman Eddison will consult with individual chairmen of committees, boards and commissions for information on particular areas of expertise and backgrounds which would qualify candidates for membership in their agencies. Mr. Marshall suggested that talent and enthusiasm be the basic criteria for appointments and beyond that the specific criteria for participation in a particular group be used as guidelines. He felt that flexibility would be retained with this procedure. Review of the entire committee structure and consideration of the dis- banding of inactive committees will also take place on August 6th. W.R.Grace Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted' to approve the app- 1-day lication of W. R. Grace Recreation Association for one-day Liquor License Liquor Lic. on July 11, 1984, on the occasion of a farewell party for an employee. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request of Patricia Brandes of the Waldorf School, for installation of speed bumps in the parking area of the Adams School/Recreation Area, to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for its review and recommendations. moo Ms. Adler was requested to investigate as to whether the Town or the Waldorf School, which leases the former Adams School Building, should bear the burden of costs for this installation, if it is -approved. Street Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Street Accept- Acceptances ance Orders for the following FY '85 streets: Battleview Circle, Crest Circle, Ingleside Road, Kitson Park Drive, Sunnyknoll Avenue. Sewer Taking Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign a revised Order Hazel Rd. of Sewer Taking for Hazel Road, previously approved by the Board of Select- men on July 26, 1982, and amended to reflect a revised estimate of sewer betterment charges. FY'85 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt the revised Salaries wage and salary plan for FY '85 which calls for ,a 6% adjustment to the ranges and increases ranging from 0 to 10% under the merit system. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the FY '85 salary of Town Manager Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. at a rate of $56,000 per annum. -5- Selectmen's Meeting 3 July 2, 1984 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the proposal Traffic iten of Captain of Traffic James Lima for an emergency parking zone in Lexington Emerg.Pkg. Center for use of motorists in need of assistance, to the Traffic Safety Lex. Ctr. Advisory Committee and the Center Revitalization Committee for review and recommendations. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request Cary Library of the Cary Memorial Library Executive Committee for additional handicapped Handicapped parking spaces at Cary Library to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Parking for its review and recommendations. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re- Appts. appointments by the Town Manager of Barbara Ciampa and Barbara Rubin to the Csl/Aging Council on Aging for terms to expire on. June 1, 1987. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the appoint- Appts. ments of Joel Adler, 22 Village circle, and Joyce Miller, 17 Oakland Street, Cons.Comm. as members of the Conservation Commission for terms of office to expire on April 1, 1985. Ms. Adler reported on staff recommendations on the request of Helen Carota lot Carota 24 Tarbell Avenue, for lifting of restrictions prohibiting building Tarbell Ave. on a small former tax title lot purchased by the Carotas, which adjoins their property. She gave a recommendation to deny the request, based on reports to that effect by the Building Commissioner, Conservation Commission and Town Counsel that releasing the restriction would be inconsistent with the original purpose for which the land was conveyed and would promote the creation of lots that do not meet current standards. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to deny the request of Helen Carota for lifting of building restriction on Lot 138, Map 13, imposed at the time of sale by the Town. Ms. Adler noted that the Carotas would be very likely to request an appointment for further discussion of the matter with the Board. She will inform Mrs. Carota of the Board's view on her request but that she, if she wishes, can attend the July 16 meeting for further explanation of her cir- cumstances. The Board reviewed the request of Mark Moore, Jr. for deferment of Sewer Def erm, payment on a sewer betterment assessment for land at Emerson Road with un- Moore, buildable lot with a total area of 7,000 sq. f t. Emerson Rd. The recommendation of Francis Fields, Town Engineer for abatement, rather than deferral, based on the non-buildable status of the lot was noted. Mr. Cohen explained the policy regarding the granting of deferments noting the possibility that it may be possible to combine the lot with other land to form a buildable lot in the future. He recommended the deferral process, rather than abatement, until that matter is resolved. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to defer payment of sewer betterment assessment against property owned by Mark Moore, Jr. and -6- located 6-located on Lot 47, Map 69, Lot 6A Emerson Road in the amount of $170.43 without interest, until said land or any part thereof is built upon, sold or until the expiration of three years from the date hereof, whic .ever event occurs first. pow Bussing, The Board reviewed a draft letter prepared by Ms. Adler to tie Division Private Sch. of Local Mandates from the Board pf Selectmen, requesting clarification of Students legislation which requires that municipalities provide busing for private school pupils and inquiring whether the new mandate is subject' to ;'State funding. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted t❑ authoriz E the Acting Town Manager to send above mentioned letter on behalf of tlje Board of Selectmen, subject to review by Town Counsel. Res & Ctr. Draft letter in response to correspondence from Frank Sandy, 'regarding Pool Fees swim tag and single use fees for the Center Pool and Old Res, was noted. Sandy Board members were asked to review the draft and communicate any comments on its revision to Ms. Adler. Ms. Adler informed the Board of problems which have been rept rt ed regarding use of alcohol on public land by soft ball teams and attendees. Suggestions were made for revoking of permits issued for use of playing fields and prominent notation on permits that use of alcoholic beverage is not permitted. The Town Manager's staff will explore possible procedures for., resolu- tion of the problem and methods of enforcement for report to the Board in the near future. Mass.Munic. Mrs. Battin noted that the 1984 Massachusetts Municipal Conf ejrence Conference will be held on October 26 to October 28, at Dunf ey's in Hyannis wind asked Riot members to consider attendance and inform the Selectmen's Office als soon as possible. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize) the attendance of all members of the Board of Selectmen, if they so deksire, to attend the 1984 Massachusetts Municipal Conference in Hyannis, bn October 26 through October 28. MBTA 8/10 Mk. Sacco, Member of the Minuteman Bikeway Committee, reporteid that Hearing he will be unable t❑ attend at the July 10 MBTA Hearing on the Railroad R.R. right Right of Way. Mr. Eddison will represent the Board at the Hearing. of way Mr. Sacco noted the July 3rd reception in the Selectmen's Meeting Sister City Room for visitors from Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico, Lexington's Sister! City, and encouraged the attendance of Board members. Mrs. Battin, Mr. 'Sacco, and Mr. Eddison will be present to greet the visitors. Acid Rain Discussion ensued on the report of Health Director George Smith on Acid Rain. The report was submitted as requested by the Board, in conjunction with a request for support of a proposal for control of Acid Rain by MAS SP IRG. ' July2, 1 8 Selectmen's Meeting � 9 4 It was concluded that the subject could best be dealt with by the Pak Board of Health or other agencies with the expertise to address the situa- tion knowledgeably. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, as requested by Town Counsel, to approve a Conservation Easement in Hayes Lane and a Conserva- tion and Drainage Easement in Maple Tree Lane. The instruments will be prepared by Town Counsel, for execution by the Selectmen during the forth- coming week. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:12 p.m. A true record, Attest: (-1//) (--1(‘ UaL4qLfw, Executive Clerk SELECTMEN'S MEETING 011611 July 16, 1984 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, July 16, 1984 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Battin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison; Ms. Adler, Acting Town Manager and Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. Walter Tonaszuck, Director of Public Works and Engineering, review- Bedford and ed technical information which has been developed relative to the re- Burlington quests for additional water of Bedford and Burlington. WaterRequestE He pointed out, as illustrated on a Town map, various water lines and their capacities, which would be involved in the granting of the requests. He concluded, after giving data on Lexington consumption of water, that the request of Bedford for up to 2.1 million gallons could be handled, noting the specific and relatively short term basis on which it will be needed. He reported that Bedford is taking definite steps for correction of its problems, which should be resolved by mid-1987 by completion of a wellf field. He noted that supply to Bedford would automatically be cur- tailed if an emergency situation arose in Lexington. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of the Town of Bedford for increase in its maximum allowable purchase from the Lexington Water System from the present 1.0 mgd limit to 2.1 mgd. with ,,.,,,, the understanding that this revised limit would be in effect until Bedford's Putnam Road Wellf field is completed in mid-1987. The vote is subject to the understanding that the Town of Bedford rec- ognizes and assumes the following responsibilities: 1. To obtain MDC approval for the increased use. 2. To obtain the approval of any other entity who controls the water mains to which the Town of Bedford would connect. 3. To construct any needed water mains, metering, valves and other appurtenances and to pay the cost of same 4. To pay the Town of Lexington for the water used. Bedford's progress toward correction of its water problems will be re- viewed by the Selectmen in the summer of 1985. Regarding the Burlington request, Mr. Tonaszuck reported that without substantial additional construction, the maximum which could be supplied would be 600,000 gallons per day, rather than the 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 gallons/day requested. He noted that transmission would be almost entirely through one Lexington water main, the size of which would restrict flow and that the Burlington pipe which would receive the water is equally inadequate for such volume. He said that Burlington has received neither MDC nor DEQE approval and that there are a number of questions which must be answered before a proper assessment of the limit of help from Lexington can be made. He added, however, that if a crisis situation arose in Burlington, Lexington would respond. -2- \j/ 4 It was noted that conservation efforts and the need for the develop- ment of a long-range water plan were issues that must be addressed by Burlington. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to follow the follow- ing procedures with regard to request from the Town of Burlington for pur- um. chase from the Lexington Water System: 1. The Board will offer to meet with the Burlington Selectmen for discussion and clarification of issues and questions raised. 2. No formal commitment will be made to Burlington before MDC approval has been obtained. 3. Burlington will be informed that, in the event of an emergency situation before MDC approval of its application, Lexington will respond. 4. The emergency supply shall be only for the specific time period in which an actual emergency condition exists in the Burlington water system. 5. The Town of Burlington will notify the Town of Lexington that an actual water emergency is occurring. 6. When such notice is received, Lexington D.P.W. forces at Burling- ton's cost will open the valve to Burlington's water system. 7. That the need for emergency water supply be reviewed on a daily basis. 8. When the Town of Lexington has determined that Burlington's water emergency has passed, the valve will be closed. Carota Lorraine Bowen and Paul Carota, representing their mother, Helen request Carota, met with the Board for further discussion of Mrs. Carota's request tax title that building restriction on a small "tax title" lot adjoining her Tarbell lot Street property be lifted. The Board had voted to deny the request at its meeting on July 2. moo Mrs. Bowen noted that a Tarbell Street lot similar in size to that owned by her parents, was used by the Housing Authority for scattered site housing, and that their lot would have been used similarly by the Housing Authority, if not sold to them by the Town. Discussion followed on Mrs. Bowen's assertion that her parents have been taxed for buildable lot since its purchase. Ms. Adler referred to records which showed that the lot has not been taxed as buildable from 1963 and on. In response to Mrs. Bowen's question as to why the Town could build on an undersized lot and citizens can not, it was explained that the Carota lot purchased in 1953, had been sold to enlarge their property and to afford additional privacy. It has been the policy of the Town that all such lots in the Town have restrictions on building, and that it is not possible to reverse this policy for one lot. In the 1970's when the Town embarked on the scattered site program, if that lot had been still in the ownership of the Town it is possible that it would have been built upon by the Housing Authority, but that in the 20-year span, the Town's goals had been changed to include low/ moderate incoming housing needs as is within the rights of Town Meeting. -3- Selectmen's 3-Selectmen's Meeting '', July 16, 1984 Mrs. Bowen referred to Conservation land, known as Sutherland Park, „.m which abuts her parents' land, and which she claimed is not being properly maintained and is used as a gathering place at night. She asked that con- sideration be given to fencing the land at her parents lot line as protective measure. Ms. Adler will report on this request at a future meeting. Mrs. Hazel McKeown, 64 Reed Street, was present to discuss her request McKeown,Reed for removal of beech trees on her property, which she claims are diseased St. , trees and a safety hazard and which she said had been planted by the Town. She had been informed by letter from the Town Manager on May 23, 1984, in answer to her request for removal of the trees, that no trees in her area, other than those which are diseased and that are Town responsibility, will be taken down by the Town. Mts. McKeown stated that seven years ago, she had not been permitted by DPW to trim or remove the trees, and so had been led to believe that they were the Town's trees. Now, because she feels that there is great danger that the trees will fall, she is asking the Town to remove them and is being told that it is her responsibility. Mt. Tonaszuck said he believes the trees are not owned by the Town, as shown on the plot plan but noted that the Town had done some trimming and removed one of the trees on Mrs. McKeown's lot. He reported that both he and Tree Warden Mazerall feel that the trees are not diseased, as claimed by Mrs. McKeown. Discussion followed as to whether, if the trees are owned by Mrs. McKeown, the Town could legally enter her property and remove or trim trees. A written report on the condition of the trees and exploration of compromise M••. plans which could be developed, will be submitted by Mr. Tonaszuck for the Board's August 6 meeting. Robert Jackson, Minute Man VoTech School Committee, Ronald Fitzgerald, Minman.VoTecl Superintendent/Director and Peter Crafts, Food Services Director of the School,Hotel/Conf. were present for a status report on the Minuteman Hotel/Conference Center Center project. Mrs. Rawls and Mrs. Uhrig of the Hotel Advisory Committee, were also in attendance. Dr. Fitzgerald reported that no new proposals have been submitted in response to a new R.F.P. The deadline for filing was noted as August 31, 1984. The two previous submittals from Howard Johnson and Inncorp would have to be resubmitted in revised form and with more detail to be considered. Dr. Fitzgerald outlined a tentative action schedule calling for complete review of proposals by the Advisory Committee by October 30, 1984 and VoTech School Committee action, if the Committees recommendations are in support of proc eding, by December, 1984. The proposal would then be submitted to the 1985 Annual Town Meeting. Mrs. Batt in expressed the concern of the Board over legislation filed Minman.legis- by the School and passed by the Legislature as Ch. 196, Acts of 1984, which lation S2008 allows the School to enter into leasing agreements or contracts for use of school land or buildings for use in provision of career training to students, upon approval of a majority of Town Meeting, rather than the 2/3 vote required for a zoning change. The Board felt that a change to hotel/conference use was a commercial use in residential zone and would require a rezoning. In response to comments that the Selectmen had not been notified of the '"”' pending legislation, Dr. Fitzgerald stated that a letter with information on the -4- submission had been sent and received by the Selectmen's office, and that subsequently on at least two occasions appointments made for discussion .■� of the issue had been postponed due to the pressures of Town Meeting. Mrs. Rawls and Mrs. Uhrig questioned Dr. Fitzgerald as to why the Hotel Advisory Committee had not been informed that new R.F.P. 's were to be sought or been notified of the School's filing of the legislative proposal. Dr. Fitzgerald responded that the Committee had not been charged with deter- mining which programs are to be presented, but with recommending on educa- tional value of proposed programs. He said the new statute had been develop- ed to define a fair process and to relate to the educational interests of the students. Comments were again made that the new legislation in effect changes the Town's zoning processes by negating the requirement for a 2/3 vote of Town Meeting. School officials were questioned as to why the Lincoln Select- men were not notified and why the legislation was filed by Senator Atkins rather than Senator Kraus or Representative Doran who were also not notified of the legislation. Mrs. Batt in urged more in depth communication between the School and Town officials and agencies, and asked that our legislators be kept in- formed of issues which may require the Board's attention. The new legislation and its implications will be reviewed by the Chair- man with Town Counsel for further discussion by the Board. Minutes 5/14 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve minutes of 5/16,5/21 & Selectmen's meetings on May 14, May 16, May 21, and June 4, 1984. 6/4/84 META - Mr. Eddison reported on his attendance at the MBTA public information Hearin on meeting on July 10 in Lexington on a study now being conducted on the g "Future Use of the Lexington Branch Right-of-Way." He noted that use of R.R.right- of-way the right-of-way as a bikepath is one of 6 or 8 options now under con- (bikepath) sideration by the MBTA. Past procedures regarding a proposal for a bikepath over the right-of- way, prepared by citizens of abutting Towns, and the study of the proposal by an MAPC regional committee were referenced. It was noted that a previous Board of Selectmen had voted to support the bikepath proposal in 1982, but that subsequent to taking that position, it was decided that further explor- ation of certain aspects of the proposal was warranted. Mr. Eddison recapped the procedures of the Minuteman Bikeway Committee, appointed by the Selectmen in 1982 , which had been charged with this further study. Following a public information meeting on the matter, and efforts by the Committee to investigate unresolved questions on the project, it was agreed that further consideration of the matter should be undertaken following court decision on the right-of-way abandonment. Discussion continued on procedures to inform the MBTA of Lexington's stand on use of the right-of-way for a bikeway in conjunction with the MBTA study, expected to be completed by September, 1984. It was agreed that Ms. Adler and Mr. Eddison will prepare a draft letter to the MBTA, in- forming the "T" that the Town's position on the bikepath proposal, which had been supported by a previous Board, will be reviewed and reexamined by the present Board and that the community will want time and opportunity to express its reactions to alternatives which may be in the MBTA study. Selectmen's Meeting -5- July 16, 1984 MBTA will also be informed that Lexington wishes to be actively involved in the decision process. Notes from the Lexington Public Information Meeting and a summary of the Minuteman Bikeway Committee's findings will be included. Mr. Eddison presented draft copies of a letter which will be sent Committees to committee chairmen, requesting suggestions on text of a talent bank questionnaire and asking for corrections/revisions to a description of their particular committee's functions and criteria for membership. Mr. Marshall suggested that consideration be given to a more extensive adver- t isement of committee vacancies. These matters will be scheduled for detailed discussion at the meeting of August 6. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Appts.Hanscom following appointments of candidates submitted for membership in the Field Adv. Hanscom Field Advisory Commission: Comm. Fred J. Marcus, representing North Lincoln, Citizens' Assoc. for a term to expire in 1987 Anthony Mandile, representing the Town of Acton, for a term to expire in 1987 Carl Kokernak, Digital, representing local businesses, for a term to expire in 1986 (to fill an unexpired term) . Normal Fredkin, Flight Operations, Raytheon, for a term to expire in 1987 Edward Stead & Raymond Pellitier, Stead Aviation, representing firms doing business at Hanscom Field. Pam Ralph Sanford, representing Nation Business Aircarft Assoc. , for a term to expire in 1987. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim the week Proclamation of October 7 through October 14, 1984, as COASTWEEK. The League of Women COASTWEEK Voters, who had requested this proclamation in conjunction with Governor Dukakis' state wide observance of COASTWEEK, will prepare the text of the proclamation for execution by the Board at a later time. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint thirty- Election five Democratic and forty Republican Election Officers for terms of office Workers expiring September 1, 1985. The Town Clerk will be requested to notify each election officer. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Warrant Warrant - to the Animal Control Officer for 1018 unlicensed dogs in the Town of Lex- Unlicensed ington. dogs Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a Local Bond, Asst. Officials New Hampshire Insurance Company Bond, in the amount of $2,000, on Town Clerk behalf of Barbara A. Smith, Assistant Town Clerk for the Town of Lexington. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to abate water assess- Abatements ment charges as follows: Water charges mom J. Westerberg 7 Foster Road $110.00 Incorrect Reading by customer Eugene Cotton 56 Ledgelawn Ave 16.50 Estimate adjusted Owen Duff 28 Harding Road 37.95 Incorrect Reading by customer David Hathaway 66 North Street 52.80 Incorrect Reading by customer -6- \ l'\1 6-I Louis Rosedorn 59 Fottler Avenue $48.95 Incorrect Reading by Customer Pauline Matthew 74 Oak Street 11.00 Estimate Imo Adjusted Neil Chamberlain 121 Cedar Street 110.00 Reading Copied Incorrectly Contract Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute Contract #85-2-E #85-2-E, in the amount of $158,163.75, awarded to the P. J. Keating Company P.J.Keating for Street Resurfacing at the Selectmen's Meeting of June 25, 1984, and approved as to form by Town Counsel. Sewer Deferm. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to extend deferment Doran,Holmes for a period of three years of the sewer betterment assessment against Road Lot 23, Map 62, Lot A2 Holmes Road, in the amount of $1,050.17, as re- quested e-- quested by Robert E. and Ruth E. Doran, and recommended by the Town Engineer. Contract Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award Contract #84-6-E #84-6-E in the amount of $9,800 to Country Shore Painting Corp. , 7 Bradley Country Shore Avenue, Peabody, MA, lowest bidder, for exterior painting of Monroe School Painting and the Lexington Fire Station. Peace Day The Chairman referred to correspondence received from the Community Empowerment Program, requesting observence by the Town of Peace Day on August 5, 1985. Mrs. Batt in noted that the request had been forwarded to , the Council of Congregations for its consideration and it was agreed that moo the matter could appropriately handled by the Council. Alcoholic Ms. Adler recommended, after receiving staff reports on the issue of Use Recr. use of alcohol on Town property, that decision on installation of signs land prohibiting the use in all Recreation Areas be deferred pending assessment of the summer's experience. She noted that if decision is made at that time to install the signs, the cost for the project could be undertaken as a FY '86 expenditure. She also noted the alternative, at a lower cost to the Town, of making sure regulations and permits clearly state this prohibition. The Police and Recreations Departments will be asked for re- ports in the fall as to the scope of existing problems for consideration of the Board at that time. Crosswalk Ms. Adler noted receipt of notification from the State DPW District signs #4 Officce that crosswalk signs which have been installed in Lexington Cen- ter be removed since they are considered by that agency to be a safety hazard and may not be installed without State DPW approval. Lexington DPW will be instructed to remove the signs for the time being. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. A true record, Attest: A7M-A-1) �-� Wt 071 rion H. Sno ..r Executive Clerk