HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-07-BOS-minSELECTMEN MEETING
i 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 Battin, 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
of Selectmen's Meetings on April 23,-April 25, April 30, May 2, May 7,
May 9, May 12, 19840
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The Board reviewed the recommendations of the - Traffic Safety Ad-
visory Committee on the request of Arlene Ekman for safety measures to
prevent "cutting" at the intersection of Walnut Street and Concord Avenue.
The Committee agreed that a problem exists whereby the intersection width,
on a downgrade, invites " at the corner , and recommended that the
situation be remedied by installation of, a small channelizing island, with
"Keep Right" signs on Walnut Street .
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Ms. Adler suggested that the island be temporarily designed by sand-
bagging . or that it be painted ' on the - street pavement f or a 90---day period - ,
noting the $2, 000 cost for actual installation of . an island. She also
recommended installation . of the "Keep Right" signs.
Upon - motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that a painted c hanne l--
izing island and "Keep Right" signs be installed at- the intersection of Walnut
Street and Concord Avenue, -as recommended by the. Traf,f ic.. Saf ety 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.
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Traffic item
Ekman
Walnut /Concor
Avenue
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 tra f f ie 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 can be developed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve installation
of "Required Right Turn" s igna ge 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
Committee.
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Traffic item Request of Phyllis Goldstein, 5 Lawrence Lane , f or 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
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 i -ts 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 and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommen-
dat ions . 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 suggestions as to additional assignments, or any diff-
iculties encountered with assignments as they st and .
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
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.
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Selectmen's Meeting ,r
July 2, 1984
Mrs. Batt in referred to the change in date of Annual Appointments' Appt . Date
to committees several years ago from April, 30 to May 31, to accommodate on- Committees
IRMO going Town Meeting sessions, She noted the Town Clerk's report which lists
committees and boards appointed by the Selectmen, and specified which committee
appointment dates are designated by statute and those which can be changed
by vote of the Selectmen.
Mrs, B attin 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. ext -ended to -September 30, 19850 -
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to extend memberships
expiring' on May- 31, 1985 i -n the following Boards, Commissions and Committees
to September 30., 1985:
Board of Appeals
Center Revitalization Committee
Energy Conservation Committee
Fair Housing. Committee
Fence Viewers
Hanscom Field Commission
Human Services Committee
Personnel Advisory Board
Police Manual Policy Committee
Transportation Advisory Committee
.Trustees of Public Trusts
Gammel Legacy Trust
Bridge Charitable Fund
Lexington Council for the Arts
Town Report Committee
Accord ing 1y, hereafter, expiration . of terms of members of the afore-
mentioned will expire on September 30.
Upon motion duly made and ' secanded , 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, 14900.
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 f ollow- Appt . Gammel
ing to the 'Gammel . Legacy Trust, for 1-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 th -e Town Celebrations Committee for 3 -year terms to - expire June 30, 1987:
Marion H. Snow
Frances P. Mallet t
138 Emer son Gardens
33 Emerson Gardens
Appt. Town
Celebrations
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, 198 5 : Viewers
Louis A. Z ehner 6 Fair ' oaks Drive
William H. Sullivan.. 14 Milk Street
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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 bath -men, who were then pre -
sented with their badges by - their wives and congratulated by members of their
families, also
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 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 mot ion , 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 of the Adams School /Recreation Area, to the Traffic
Safety Advisory Committee for its review and recommendations.
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
Acceptances ance orders f.or -the following FY '85 streets:
Battleview Circle, Crest Circle, Ingleside Road,
Sunnyknoll Avenue*
to sign Street Accept-
Kitson Park Drive,
Sewer Taking Upon motion duly made and seconded, 'it was vot -ed 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.
Selectmen's Meetin g )3 July 2, 1984
Upon motion duly ' made and - seconded , ' it was voted to refer the proposal Traffic it en
PON of Captain of Traf f is James Lima for an .emergency par -king 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
of the Cary Memorial Library Executive Committee for additional handicapped
parking spaces at Cary Library to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
for its review and recommendations . -
Upon motion duly made and seconded,. it was. voted- to approve the re-
appointments by the Town Manager of Barbara Ciampa and Barbara Rubin to the
Council on Aging for terms to expire on June 1, 19870.
Cary Library
Handicapped
Parking
Appts.
Csl /Agin.g
.Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to . approve the appoint -- Appts .
ment s 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 24 Tarbell Avenue, for lifting of restrictions prohibiting building
on - a small former tax title lot purchased by the Carotas , which . adjoins
their property.
She gave a recommendation t'o deny the request, based on reports to
that of f ect 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, leap 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 c it -
cumstances.
The Board reviewed the request of Mark Moore , -Jr . for deferment of
payment on a sewer betterment assessment for land at Emerson Road with un-
buildable lot with a total area of 7,000 sq . ft.
The recommendation of Francis Fields, Town Engineer f or abatement, rather
than deferral, based on the non - buildable status of the lot was noted.
Mr. Cohen explained the policy regarding the granting of def ermen.t s
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
Carota lot
Tarbell Ave.
Sewer Def erm,
Moore,
Emerson Rd.
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 upc n, sold
or until the expiration of three years from the date hereof, whic4ever event
occurs first.
Bussing, The Board reviewed a draft letter prepared by Ms. Adler to the Division
Private Sch. of Local Mandates from the Board of . Selectmen, requesting clarif i ation of
Students legislation which requires that munic ipalities provide busing for ;private
school pupils and inquiring whether the new mandate is subj ect� to State
funding. '
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it . was voted to authoriz� the
Acting Town Manager to send above mentioned letter on behalf of Oe 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 f ees f or the Center Pool and Old Res, was ' ,noted.
Sandy
Board members were asked to review the draft and ' communicat e any comments
on its revision to Ms. Adler.
Ms. Adler informed the Board of problems which have been reported
regarding use of alcohol on public land by soft ball teams and attendees.
Suggestions were made for revoking of permits issued for use of p
I aying
fields and prominent notation on permits that use of alcoholic be
; erage is
not permitted.
The Town Manager'' s staff will explore possible procedures for
resolu-
tion of the problem and methods of enf orcement for report to the Board
in
the near future,
Mass . Munic .
Mrs. Batt in noted that the 1984 Massachusetts Municipal C onf orence
Conference
will be held on October 26 to October 28, at Dunf ey' s in' .Hyannis wind asked
members to consider attendance and inf orm the Selectmen's 'Off ice al's 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 ddsire,
to attend the 1984 Massachusetts Municipal Conference in Hyannis, on
October 26 through October 28.
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Mr. Sacco, Member of the Minuteman Bikeway Committee, reporteld that
Hearing
he will be unable to attend a t the July 10 MBTA Hearing on the Ra tlr o ad
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 of Board members. Mrs. Battin, Mr. Sacco,
and Mr. Eddi son 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 in conjunction
with a request for support of a proposal for control of Acid Rain by
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It was concluded that the sub ect could best be dealt with by the
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:
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Executive Clerk
SELECTMEN'S MEETING
-a' July 16, 198 4
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
July lb, 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 Bedf ord and Burlington. WaterRequestc-
He pointed out, a s illustrated on a Town map, various .water lines and
their capacities, which would be involved in the granting of the requests.
He concluded, of ter 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 t -o 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 mg.d 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 t a 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.
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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. 1 ,
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-
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. woo
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 T 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 1953
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.
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Mrs. Bowen referred to Conservation land, known as Sutherland Park,
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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 f encing 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
for removal of beech trees on her property, which she claims are diseased
and a saf ety 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 f or 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.
Mrs. 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 f eels 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.
Mr. 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 lot. He reported that both he
and Tree Warden Maz erall 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
plans which could be developed, will be submitted by Mr. Tonaszuck for the
Board's August 6 meeting.
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St., trees
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 Annu a 1 T own Meeting.
Mrs. Batt in expressed the concern of the Board over leg is lat ion f iled Minman . legis-
by the School and passed by the Legislature as Ch. 196 ,. Acts of 1984, which lction 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
f or a zoning Chang e. The B oard f elt that a change to hotel /c onf erence 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
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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 f ding 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.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve minutes of
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Selectmen's meetings on May 14, May 16, May 21, and June 4, 1984.
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Mr. Eddisbn reported on his attendance at the MBTA public information
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meeting on July to in Lexington on a study now being conducted on the
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"Future Use of the Lexington Branch Right-of-Way." He noted that use of
of -way
the right-of-way as a bikepath is one of 6 or 8 options now under con -
(bikepath)
s iderat ion 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. Edd is on 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 inf ormation 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-' MBTA of Lexington's
stand on use of the right-of-way for a bikeway in conjunction with the
META 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 posit ion 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.
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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
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
following appointments of candidates submitted for membership in the
Hanscom Field Advisory Commission:
Fred J. Marcus, representing North Lincoln, Citizens' Assoc.
f or a term to expire in 1987
Anthony Mandile, representing the Town of Acton, f or 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
pno firms doing business at Hanscom Field.
Ralph Sanford, representing .Nat ion Business Aircar f t Assoc.,
for a term to expire in 1987.
Committees
Appts.Hanscom
Field Adv.
Comm.
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 t ext 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
ing ton , 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, 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
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
Louis Rosedorn
Pauline Matthew
Neil Chamberlain
a Me
59 Fouler Avenue
74 oak Street
121 Cedar Street
$48.95 Incorrec t
Reading by
Customer
11.00 Estimate
Adjusted
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 Def erm. 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 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
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-
g g
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:
rion H, Sno
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Executive Clerk
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