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September 10, 1984
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's
Meeting Room, Town off ice - Building, on Monday, September 10, 1984, at 7:30 p.m.
Chairman Battin, Mr. Sacco, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr . Marshall, Mr. Eddison; Mr.
Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town. Counsel and Mrs. Snow, Executive
Clerk, -were present.
The Chairman opened a public hearing on the petition . of Boston Edison
Company for permission to install conduit in Concord Avenue at the Metro-
politan State Hospital. Mr. Kelley, representing Boston Edison Company
explained that this work is necessary in order to provide electrical service
to the Hospital.
Mrs. Battin read the memorandum from Walter J. Tonaszuck, Director of
Public Works /Engineering, in which he recommended approval of the petition.
Mr. McLaughlin noted that he 'had observed a 'number of street openings,
approved by the Board throughout r-he Town, which have not been properly re-
stored after completion of work, and asked Mr . Kelley to ensure that the
closings are done with special care. Mr. Hutchinson will investigate the
matter and will report to the Board on his findings.
No one speaking in favor or in opposition, Mrs Battin declared the
hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to
the Boston Edison Company to install approximately f if ty f ive f eet of conduit
off pole 21/51 in Concord Avenue, southerly approximately 1,835 feet southeast
of Chadbourne Road .
Boston Edison
Conduit
Concord Ave.
Minutes of the Selectmen's Goal Setting meeting on June 28, submitted Minutes Goal
by the Town Manager were reviewed and amendments suggested. Upon motion duly Setting Mtg.
made- and seconded, it was voted to table action on the minutes of the June 28th
meeting, pending revision to - reflect the suggested changes.
Minutes of the Selectmen's meeting on August .6 , 1984, were approved as Minutes 8/6
amended. 8/20/84
Minutes of the Selectmen's meeting on August 20, 1984, were approved as
presented.
Fire Chief John Bergeron, and members of his department, were present in "EMS Week"
recognition of Emergency Medical Services week. Chief Bergeron introduced. Proclamation
Deputy Chief John T. McDonough, Jr. and Fire Fighters Kenneth Kelly, Stephen
O'Laughlin, Robert Kroke and Kenneth Tremblay, members of the Emergency Medical
Services Team. Mr. Sacco participated with Fire Fighter Tremblay in a demon-
stration of the Heimlich maneuver, who explained to the audience circumstances
in which the maneuver can be a lifesaving measure. The Chief invited all to
attend an open House to be held at the Central Fire Station on October 13, in
conjunction with Fire Prevention Week.
Mrs. Battin noted that Governor Dukakis had proclaimed September 16 through
22 as "Massachusetts Emergency Medical Services Week," and that the Board had
been requested to act similarly by the issuance of a proclamation in honor of
the observance in Lexington.
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Theatre Lic . Upon motion made and seconded,, it was voted to ratify the poll vote of
Cinema I, August 24, 1984, for renewal of Sunday and Weekday Entertainment Licenses
I I, III for Cinema I and Cinema II at 1794 Massachusetts Avenue, and for Cinema III
at to Muz z ey Street.
Sewer Ch. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Sewer Charges
Lieu/Betterm, in Lieu of Betterment as follows:
Nolan,, Norton & Co.,, Inc . $7 2 959.69
(for 750 Marrett Road)
Boston Properties $12
(f or 91 Hartwell Avenue)
Lincoln Hill Realty Trust Co. $5,738.62
(for 11 and 12 Jean Road)
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted. to proclaim September
16 through 22, 198 4 , as "Emergency - Medical Services Week", in acknowledgement
of the significant contribution of those involved in the program to the
health and welfare of the citizens of Lexington.
Directive
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Mr . Hutchinson informed the Board that Governor Dukakis had recently
Seat belts
issued an, executive order requiring that all state employees wear seat
belts while operating or riding in state vehicles, and noted the request of
Registrar of Motor Vehicles Mackey' that municipal::.-of f is ials join with the
Governor in such a requirement for their employees. The Manager applauded
the Governor's action, and pointed out that such a directive issued by him,
had been in effect in Lexington since 1978. He noted. that an educational
film, "Room. to Live", which dramatically illustrates the benefits of seat- -
belt use, had been shown to Department Heads, and will be presented to all
Town employees in the near future.
Mr. Hutchinson was congratulated by the Board for his foresighted act ion
on this important aspect of motor vehicle safety.
Resign.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the resig-
Langstaff
nation of Nancy Langstaff as a member of the Lexington Council for the Arts
Arts
effective immediately. The Board's appreciation for her service to the Town
Council
will be conveyed to Ms. Langstaff.
Traffic item
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request
Sen.Kraus
of residents of Greeley Village, relayed to the-Board by Senator Richard
Kraus, to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for its review and recomm-
endations on installation of "Senior Citizen Crossing" sign at Tewksbury
Street. Regarding a second request by the Senator for a crosswalk or a
"Pedestrian Crossing" sign at Worthen Road, Mr. Edd icon said that as a result
of his site review he could see a need for additional safety measures and
suggested that consideration be given to installation at that point of an
island on Worthen Road. The Manager will re- examine previous similar petitions
related to that location and will explore the suggestion for an island. Foll-
owing his report, decision will be made as to whether to refer the second item
to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.,
Theatre Lic . Upon motion made and seconded,, it was voted to ratify the poll vote of
Cinema I, August 24, 1984, for renewal of Sunday and Weekday Entertainment Licenses
I I, III for Cinema I and Cinema II at 1794 Massachusetts Avenue, and for Cinema III
at to Muz z ey Street.
Sewer Ch. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Sewer Charges
Lieu/Betterm, in Lieu of Betterment as follows:
Nolan,, Norton & Co.,, Inc . $7 2 959.69
(for 750 Marrett Road)
Boston Properties $12
(f or 91 Hartwell Avenue)
Lincoln Hill Realty Trust Co. $5,738.62
(for 11 and 12 Jean Road)
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Selectmen's Meeting bo September 10, 1984
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew a License , Beano License
to Conduct Beano Games f or the ensuing year for the . Lexington Lodge of Elks, Elks
"'"■ #2204, 959 Waltham Street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the f allow- Betterment
ing Betterment Assessments: Assessments
Water Betterment
Hazel Road
Sidewalk Betterment
Adams Street
Sewe Betterments
Allen Street
Clematis Road
Fair oaks Terrace
Grant Place
Grove Street
Harbell Street
James Street
Jean Road
Lauren Goldfarb of Adams /Rus.sell Cab levision-Lexingt on, Inc. -net with
Adams /Russell
Board in conjunction with Adams/Russell' s request for permission ' to tele-
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vise Selectmen's Meeting's on a local channel. The meetings would be filmed
Mtgs . /TV
live and recablecast once again. during the week. Ms. Goldfarb indicated that
there , had been much public interest in the filming of the meetings. She des-
cribed the equipment . t o be used as a single camera, two small lights and four
table microphones to be shared by those at the meeting table. Ms. Goldfarb
offered to provide a demonstration of the set-up, prior to the Selectmen's
vote on the request.
Members were in general agreement that they saw merit in concept of
cablecasting the meetings, and would be willing to try it on an experimental
basis, but expressed concern with the lighting, sharing of microphones, and
Ms. Goldf arh' s suggested change. in seating. arrangement.
Mr. Sacco stated tba.t. he would vote negatively on the request at this
Playboy Ch.
time if there is no move to table the issue, since concerns he had discussed
with the Town Manager, the audio airing of the Playboy channel, had
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not been resolved. He felt that. steps should be taken by Adams /Russell to
ensure that the sound track of these programs, which he described as offensive,
is not broadcast indiscriminately into the homes of cable customers, to the
possible detriment of children.
The Town Manager was supportive of . the experiment to offer public infor-
mation access, ma intaining , the same ' s eating arrangement at the meeting table*
In response to Mr. Hayward, Ms. Goldfarb said additional microphones
could provided for comments from the audience.
Mr. Hutchinson, referring to Mr. Sacco' s concerns regarding programming
offered, suggested that current offerings appeared to be inconsistent with
Adams /Russ ell' s original agreement with the Selectmen, and agreed that the
sound track should be scrambled for those who do not want it . He will confer
with Mr . Pollack of Adams /Russell on means to resolve the issue and will report
to the Board.
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Mr. 'Marshall said that tabling the matter could be interpreted as a
delaying tactic, and was in favor of decision that evening, since he felt
the two issues were independent.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 1 to table action
for two weeks on the request of Adams /Russell Cablevision-- Lexington, Inc.
for permission to televise meetings of the Board of Selectmen, pending No
report by the Town Manager on his conference with Mr. Pollack regarding
programming concerns as stated above.
Mr. Marshall voted in the negative on tabling the matter,
Comm. Health
Mrs. Battin outlined her conversation with William Page, who had been
Comm. &
Chairman of both the Community Health Committee and the Forum on Aging,
Forum on
regarding the disbanding of these two agencies. Mrs. Battin agreed with
Aging
Mr. Page's decision that the groups can be dissolved as long as the
Dissolved
important functions they perform are recognized and responsibility for
them is reassigned.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to dissolve the Comm-
unity Health Committee and the Forum on Aging, subject to the understanding
that the functions of the Community Health Committee will be assumed by the
Human Services Committee, and the Council on Aging will be directed to
continue the functions of the Forum on Aging under the aegis of Jacob
Gardner,
Met. State
Regarding the Metropolitan State Hospital Land Task Force, Mrs. Battin
Hosp. Land
reported that Natalie Rif f in, Chairman of the Task Force has recommended
Task Force
that it be continued as an organized committee, even though it has been
fairly inactive for about two years. She felt that, if questions or new
proposals arise, the Planning Board would benefit by being able to refer
to the group for rec ommendat ions .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to keep the Metro-
politan State Hospital Land Task Force as a dormant committee, in the event
of future need for its expertise.
Residential
At 8:30 p.m., a public hearing and information session was held for the
Factor
purpose of establishing the residential factor for the FY '85 tax rate. The
FY' 85 tax
Town Manager explained the process whereby this action would automatically
rate
establish the residential and commercial property tax rates.
Following a brief review of valuations, growth of % of taxes by property
class since 1982, Mr. Hutchinson introduced Board of Assessors Chairman
Grush, and Board members William Potter and Barclay Hayes, and Town Assessor
David Stus se . Mr. Grush outlined a range of recommendations on the res-
idential f actor and percentage shares by property class prepared by the
Assessors and asked for questions from those present. Following brief dis-
cussion, Mr. Grush stated that it was the consensus of the Assessors to
recommend a residential factor of 90.6365, maintaining last year's percentage
of the levy by class. This would indicate a residential property tax rate
of $20.52, an increase of 4.8% and a commercial rate of $29.71, an increase
of 3.8%.
Mr. Hutchinson gave his recommendation for a residential factor of
90.3849, with an estimated residential tax rate of $20.46, and a commercial
rate of $29.90, an increase in each of 4.5 %, which he considered to be
more equitable with respect to homeowners.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt a residential
factor of 90.3849 for the FY 1985 tax rate, as recommended by the Town
Manager.
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Selectmen s Meeting September 10, 1984
Mr. Stusse requested execution by the Board of a document entitled,
"Classification 'Tax Allocation," notifying the Department of Revenue of the
action of the Board in adopting the Residential Factor and percentages for
each classification derived from the Computation Rep art
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign notification
to the Department of Revenue of . the adoption. by the Board of the Minimum
Residential Factor of 90.3849%.
The Board reviewed a Draft of Modif ied Criteria for Board of Appeals Appt . Criteria
Appointees, prepared by Selectmen McLaughlin and Marshall. Bd /Appeals
Regarding #4, "shall have no land-holding interests in Lexington that
might present conflict of interest pr lems ," Mr. Sacco expressed disagree-
ment with the terminology as too restrictive since , it would apply to
almost everyone who owned a home or commercial property. He felt that Board
of Appeals members would excuse themselves from acting on any petition which
might involve conf lict of interest and that the ck- iterion . excluded a segment
of the population which could provide effective members of the Board of Appeals.
Mr. Marshall clarified the intent of Item #4 as referring to those who
deal in land as the major means of. making their living such as a developer or
builder -, and whom he didn't f eel should be members. of the Board of Appeals while
actively engaged in that business.
Mr. McLaughlin felt it should be noted that he and Mr. Marshall were in
agreement with the intent of Item #4 as noted above and added that the con-
flict of interest laws would probably cover any such situation, however it
had seemed appropriate to include some language to suggest that � applicant s
for B fA membership should be sensitive to the possibility that a conflict
might - ar is e.
He said he would be amendable to suggested rewording or advise from
Town Counsel on the matter, but felt that getting more specific might be re-
gr(!-ltted . He felt that the intent of the language. was, clear, but that notation
in the minutes of that intent might be useful for future reference.
Mrs. Bat t in asked for clarification of Item #2, regarding the-three
criteria mentioned under "Sha have knowledge of land use and zoning matters
as evidenced by:" and asked if service as an Associate Member was to be a
requisite in each instance despite prior service on other Town Boards.
Mr. McLaughlin pointed out that there are cases of individuals with prior
experience and knowledge of land use and zoning who wold be sufficiently qual-
ified to serve as full members without serving as an Associate, i.e. former
Planning Board memb er s or Selectmen, mentioning a person of Mr. C ohen' s ex-
perience specifically, and that there are some applications which should be
judged on a case -by -case basis*
Mrs. Battin noted that she felt strongly that service as an Associate Mem-
ber was crucial in order to serve as a full member of a Board whose functions
differ so greatly from other Town Boards.
Mr. Sacco opposed inclusion of reference in the collect ive criteria to
desirability of Board of Appeals appointees having "environmental and/or con-
servationist experience," because he felt that those qualifications did not re-
late to the functions of the Board of Appeals. He felt that the other "collect-
ive" criteria listed were professional in nature, but that a person of any level
of conservation experience or interest could claim to be qualified.
Following further general discussion of various aspects of the criteria,
upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 1, with Mr. Sacco voting
in the negative,, to accept the Criteria for Board of Appeals Appointees as
presented:.
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Terms, CATV Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table action on
Comm. & Transp. designation of terms for members of the Cable TV Advisory Committee and
Adv. Comm. the Transportation Advisory Committee to September 24, 1984, pending
recommendations by the chairmen of those committees on the matter.
Terms Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the terms of
Tr. Saf ety members of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee be designated as one year, `
Adv. Comm. expiring on September 30, annually.
State Aid Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and execute
Highways documents . of acceptance for State Aid for highways, in an amount
as yet
to be determined by the Mass. Dept of Public Works State Aid Office,
District #4, in accordance with Chapter 81, Section 31 of the General Laws.
FY' 86 Street Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a time
Acceptance sequence for FY 86 street acceptance, as proposed by Francis X. Fields,
Town Engineer, as follows:
1.) November 20, 1984
Informational Meeting presented by DPW /Engineering for street
abutters. Notify Board of Selectmen, and Planning Board of
Meeting;
2.) December 3, 1984
Vote of intent to layout by the Board of Selectmen;
December 10, 1984
Board of Selectmen notify Planning Board of the vote of intent; .ow
3.) January 3 , 1985
By this date, written notice delivered to abutters by Constable
informing them that the Board of Selectmen intend to vote to
layout as public way;
January 7, 1985
Public Hearing by Board of Selectmen in regard to their intent
to lau out public ways;
Jan uar 14, 1985
Vote to layout public ways by Board of Selectmen;
4.) F eb r uar 18, 1985
On or before this date lauout plans filed with the Town
Clerk by the Town Engineer;
Selectmen's Meeting September 10, 1984
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5.) March 1, 1985
�► After this date and before the close of Town Meeting, accept-
ance of the layout by'-the Town at a Town Meeting. Within
thirty ( 30) days of the date of acceptance of a layout by the
Town Meeting, adoption of an order of Taking by eminent domain
by the Board of Selectmen and an award of damages, if any;
6 .) Within thirty ( 30) days of adoption of the order of Taking,
recording in Registry of Deeds of said order and any better-
ments by Town Engineer.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the re Eby reappt.
appointment by the Town Manager of Robert Eby as a member of the Recreation Recreation
Committee f or a term of of f ice to expire in 1987 . Comm •
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award and execute Contract
a contract for sidewalk resurfacing to Hiway Paving, Inc. , North Billerica, SidewalkWork
in the amount of $27,750, subject to approval by Town Counsel, for work to Hiway Paving
be done on Worthen Road East, Goff e Road, Philip Road from Goff e Road to
Lantern Lane,, Thoreau Road from Emerson Road, and sidewalks as determined
by the Town Engineer.
As recommended by the Town Manager, the Board will meet in front of Unacc . Street
Cary Hall on Saturday, September 29, 1984, at 9 : 00 a.m. , and proceed to tour tour
unaccepted streets in the Town, in order to arrive at priorities f or future
OW• acceptances.
Mr. Hutchinson reported that as a result of installation of crosswalk Crosswalk
signs on Massachusetts Avenue, there had been a reduction in the number of signs
pedestrian accidents by ,30% . He has sent a letter to the Secretary of Trans-
portation,, Frederick P. Salvucci, in opposition to-the State's position that
the signs be removed, and is awaiting a reply within the next 60 days.. He
suggested that the Board again discuss the matter following that response.
The Manager reported noted that the Housing Authority has f fled a grant L.H.A.
request. to provide housing on the Poor Farm property for 8 mentally retarded housing, Poor
adults and staff,, and two apartments f or mobility impaired. He- asked that Farm land
the Board be aware that at some point in the procedures, the - Housing Authority
may request consideration of "in lieu of tax payment" and waiver of fees.
Mr. Hutchinson informed the Board that the. Massachusetts Municipal Assoc --MMA Conf .
iation is responding to the education,-proposal of the Governor and is also
looking at responses to alternative mechanisms for collective bargaining, which
will be voted on at the Mass. Municipal Meeting in Hyannis. He will report
on these issues prior to that meeting, since, the Board may want to give some
direction to Mrs. Battin, who will be voting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted as suggested by Mr.
McLaughlin, that the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee be requested to review "No turn on
and report on the Town's experience to date with designations of "No Right Red" signs.
Turn on Red" and with intersections at which right turn on red is allowed. to T . S .A. C .
Exec . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call
Session vote, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Sacco, Mr.. McLaughlin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison,
to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters related to the trans-
fer of property, with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10 :05 p.m. "no
A true record, Attest:
alrion H. Snow
�� l�' ' Executive Clerk
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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September 24, 1984
A regular meeting, f the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select -
me' s Meetin g Room, Town. Office Building, ilding, on Monday, September 24 1984,
at 7:30 P .m. Chairman Battin, Mr. Sacco, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Marshall,
Mr. Eddison; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel;
Ms. Adler,.Assistant to the Town Manager and Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk,
were present.
Chairman Battin opened the Public Hearing on the petition of New Eng- P. Hearing
land p Company Tel Com an and Boston Edison Company for permission to install N.E.Te1.Co.
ajanty pole, jointly owned ole anchor and guy at.North Emerson Road. Bstn.Edison
Mr. Kelley,, representing Boston Edison Company and Mr. McCar.t of N.Emerson
New England 'Telephone Company were present. Mr . � .Kelley explained - the need Rd.
for the installation to provide service for three homes in that area,
Mrs. Battin noted that legal notice had been given abuttors and that
the Director of Public,'Works had recommended approval of the request.
There being no statements in opposition or in favor, Mrs, Battin de-
clared the hearing closed..
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the peti-
tion of the New England Telephone Company and Boston Edison Company to
locate one F ole, anchor and guy ors the northerly side of North Emerson Road,
approximately 120' westerly of Diamond Road.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes
of the Selectmen's Goal Setting Meeting on June 28, 1984, as amended. Minutes,
Upon m otion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the 6/28 &
minutes of the meeting of the Board of Selectmen on September 10, 1984, 9/10/84
as presented.
Upon motion dul y made and seconded, it was voted 4 - D, with Mr. Sacco Adams/
i in to return to discussion of the request of Adams /Russell for Russell
absta n g, d been tabled at the September lO filming of
filming of Selectmen's Meetings, which ha
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meetings
Mr. Sacco noted that the matter had been tabled pending ressalut -ion
of his concerns
i regarding Adams /Russell's programming standards, but since
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Adams /Russell appears to be addressing the matter, scheduled for further
discussion on October 1, he would not object to action on the filming re-
quest now. -
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to permit Adams/
P y
Russell to proceed with arrangements for the filming and taping of Select -
men's Meeting. The operation, including use of lighting and audio equip-
ment a as well as any proposed changes in the seating arrangement, will be
undertaken on an experimental basis, not to interfere with the normal con-
duct of business. The Town Manager will work with Adams /Russell on details
relative to preparation of-the room for the filming*
Regarding the programming issue brought up by Mr. Sacco, Mr. Hutchin-
$00ft son reported that Mr. Pollack of Adams/Russell had been responsive to ob-
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jections raised about sound track transmission of the Playboy hannel
and will be present for the October 1 discussion
cussian of the matter..
Mrs. Bat t in introduced Judith Uhrig, member of the Hanscom Area
Traffic Study Committee, who was present for review with the Board of
features of the Hanscom Area Traffic Study, prepared by the Central
Transportation Planning Staff. Mrs. Battin noted that HATS will meet
on October 1 for action on acceptance and release of the study and to
receive initial feedback from the four towns concerned. She noted that
tonight's meeting was the start of internal dialogue on the stud and
pointed out the need for broad dissemination of Y
the findings, for staff
analysis and for further dialogue among major boards and with the com-
munity.
Mrs. Uhrig briefly reviewed the conclusions reached and recommenda-
tions made by as summarized in a letter to members of HATS dated
September lo, 1984, from Edward J. Shaman, Chairman of the HATS Working
Committee. Regarding long -range solutions, Mrs. Uhrig said the the stud
indicates that none of the "ding road" alternatives alone i Y
will provide major
solutions to the traffic problems expected in the Hanscom area. In fact
the new "ring road" will be effective only when it is combined with the
other major highway projects, such as the improvements of Rte. 2 and be
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the interim safety measures now being designed), the upgrading f Rte. 3
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and the construction of the Hartwell Avenue Connector. Further stud
will be urged regarding the incremental benefits of
the above stated road
improvements and connector construction without a "ring road ", as well as
a comprehensive study of Rte. 128, Mrs. Uhrig noted several short and long
term problems which need to be addressed by the HATS Committee and. the
towns as interim measures, since relief from expected traffic congestion "Now
will not be forthcoming soon from any of the abovel roadway P ro'ects.
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Board members briefly discussed aspects of the CTPS conclusions and
agreement was reached that, in the interest of better understanding of the
recommendations and long -term solutions proposed, CTPS and MAPC should be
called upon as public agencies to make a presentation of the study to the
Selectmen, possibly at a joint meeting of Boards of the four towns.
Arrangements for this meeting will be made through the Hanscom Area Traffic
Study Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to designate terms
of three years far the Transportation Advisory Committee, Appointments to
be made to the Committee this year will be made on 1 -, 2-- and 3-year staggered
y gg ed
term basis, as recommended by Chairman Sally Castleman.
Designation of length of terms for members of the Cable Television
Advisory Committee was deferred, pending receipt of recommendations of Chair-
man John Ward on the matter.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to make appointments
to committees, boards and commissions as shown on the fb1io'Vif.g pa t:
COMM ITTE$ APPOINTMENTS 1984
COMMITTEE / B OAR D / INDIVIDUAL ADDRESS EXP DATE TERM
BOARD OF APPEALS
Natalie Rif f in
6 Field Road
September '30; 1989
5 years
BOARD OF APPEALS -- ASSOCIATES
William C. Hays
39 Locust Avenue
September 30,
1985
1 year
Eric T. Clarke
29 Moon Hill Road .
September 30,
2985
1 year
Robert V. Whitman
9 Demar Road
September 30,
1985
1 year
John J. McWeeney
503 Concord Avenue
September 30,
1985
1 year
Mary W. Miley
29 Robinson Road
September 30,
1985
1 year
Susan Beck
17 Patriots Drive
September 30 , 0
1985
1 year
CENTER REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
Margery M. Bat t in
15 Paul Revere Road
September
30,
1985
1 gear
Robert F. Sacco
15 Meriam Street
September
30,
1985
1 year
Laura Nichols
67 Liberty Avenue
September
30,
1985
1 year
Marston Sorensen
1 Vinebrook. Road
September
30,
1985
1 year
Jacqui Bateson
10 Welch Road
September
30,
1955
1 year
Joseph Trani
5 Doran Farm Road
September
30,
1955
1 year
F. David-Wells
58 Prospect Hill Road
September
30,
1985'
1 year.
John A. Powell
33 Forest Street.
September
30,
1985.
1 year
William .Gothorpe c /o' Lexington Savings Bank, Lex.
September
30,
1985
1 year
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Roberta Black
17 Turning Mill Road
September
30,
1985
1 year
Stun K: Finkelstein
9 Drummer Boy Way
September
30,
1985
1 year
Judith Zabin
1 Page Road
September
30,
1985
1 year
PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD
Elmer Guilmarti'n
16 Constitution Road
September
30 0
1957
3 y ears
POLICE MANUAL POLICY COMMITTEE
John F. McLaughlin
64 Baskin Road
September
30,
1955
1 year
William C. Hays
39 Locust Avenue
September
30,
1985
1 year
Gerald McLeod -
71 Spring Street
September
30,
1985
1 year
Edith E. Flynn
32 Watertown Street -
September
30 9
1985
1 year
Chief Paul Furdon, Staff
ARTS COUNCIL
Natalie Warshawer
11 Tower Road
September-
30,
1986
2 years
Carol Siegel
30 Turning Mill Road
September
30,
1986
2 years
Richard B. Wolk
5 Jeffrey Terrace
September
30 0
1955
2 years
Judith S. Grossman
4 Jeffrey Terrace
September
30 9
1986
2 y ears .
Austin Lee
9 Carnegie Place
September
30 9
1985
2 years
Fred Rosenberg
165 Wood Street
September
30 9
1986
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COMMITTEE APPOINTUEN1 : 19$4
CONSERVATION PURCHASES/PINE .
MEADOWS ETC, ADVISORY COMM. ON
Benjamin H. Golini
35
Balfour Street
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Kevin McGuire
16
Vinebrook Road
FAIR HOUSING COMMITTEE
Rob er t Pr es sman
32
Locust Avenue
Natalie Miller
18
Liberty Avenue
Leona Martin -
468
Lowell Street
Stephen Baran
19
Mason Street .
Fred Rosenberg
165.
Wood Street
IRAFF SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Peter M. Chalpin
1
Prescott Way,Woburn
September
30,
1985
1
year
Eric T. Clarke
29
Moon Hill Road
September
. 30,
1985
1
year
John W. Maloney
157
Emerson Gardens
September
30,
1985
1
year
Robert Trask
217
Waltham Street
September
30,
1985
1'
year
William F. Mix
153
Grove Street
September
30,
1985
1
year
Paul E. Furdon - S taf f
Robert A. Bowyer- Staff
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
[
3 year term)
Donald M. Graham
4
Millbrook Road
September
30,
1987
3
years
Charles W. Stevens
1
Upland Road
September
30,
1987
3
years
Lawrence P. Chait
25
Fairlawn Lane
September
30,
1986
2
years
Sally Castleman
7
Mountain Road
September
30;
1986
2
years
William F. Mix
153
Grove Street
September
30,
1986
2
years
Joyce Hals
14
Vinebrook Road
September
30,
2985
1
year
Elaine Dratch
2
Maureen Road
September
30 '1985
1
year
Webb Sussman
37
Peacock Farm Road
September
30,
1985
1
year
Lilli Silvera
.83
Pleasant Street
September
30,
1987
3
years
HANSCOM FIELD ADVISORY COMMISSION
William V. Johansen
10
Demar Road
September
30,
1987
3
years
Graydon M. Wheaton
5
Hadley Road
September
30,
2985
1
year
( to fill the unexpired term of
Joan Crothers)
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Selectmen's Meeting I j () -5-
September 24, 1984
As suggested by the Town Manager a meeting will be scheduled on October
- 15 with the School Committee for discussion of mutual concerns. Among topics
for discussion will be budgetting targets, -and other f inancial matters per-
taining to both Town and School. The Manager recommended that State & Federal
aid to education and the . Education Bill proposed by. the State also be ex-
plored and that the concept of the coalition of suburban educational systems
be examined.
Mr. Sacco and Mr. Hutchinson will represent the Board at an October 3 meet-
ing of the coalition with Town officials of communities involved, at which
time the findings of the coalition regarding impact of the current fiscal
environment will be pre sent ed .
Regarding the Alice R. Ferguson Trust-, an endowment of $5,-000 in memory
of Charles E. Ferguson, the Chairman asked for suggestions as to appropriate
use of the funds. Because of Mr. Ferguson's service as Town Moderator, ways
to ensure linkage of Town government with the schools such as funding of a
Mock'
ock Town Meeting, were-discussed. The Manager will explore that concept
and will consult with Paul Hamburger, Chairman of the T MA on other possible
suggestions Staff was asked - to research areas of interest of Mr. Ferguson
which may suggest possible uses for the funds.
Mr. Hutchinson noted recent increase - in requests for Sunday Yard and
Garage Sales, which are not allowed under the Selectmen's Garage and Yard
Sale Policy. Mr. Cohen noted that the issue appears to be whether to revise
the Policy with reference to Sunday Laws, which are less restrictive than
the Blue Laws had been, but are st ill in effect. Mr. Marshall and Mr. Sacco
felt that the prohibition of Sunday sales should be continued 0'
Mr. Cohen was requested to report to the Board at some later - date re-,
garding modification of Item #1 of the Policy, which deals with Sunday sales.
Meet with
School Comm
Coalition
Ferguson
Trust
Yard Sales
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept with thanks Gif t of
the gift to the Town of an American flag in memory , of James E . Burke; of f Bred Fla g, Burke
by the Burke family.. Mrs. Batt in noted that Mary Williams, former Town employee,
is the daughter of Mr. Burke and expressed the appreciation of the Board at
Mrs. Williams t gesture.
Mr. McLaughlin reported briefly on suggestion that Board members, at Hats for
their own expense, obtain tri -corne hats with some distinctive ornament, for Selectmen
use at parades and other outdoor public gatherings where they appear as a group.
Upon motion duly made -and seconded , it was voted to authorize Mr. McLaughlin
to proceed with exploration of the matter, for presentation to the members in
the near future.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to sign a document amend- Traf f is
ing traffic Rules and orders, permitting installation of signs at Hartwell orders
Avenue and Maguire Road, as. a saf ety measure. The amendment had been approved Hartwell
at the meeting of the Board on July 2, 19840 Maguire
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the applica- 1 -day
t ion of W. R. Grace Company Recreation Association, for one -day Liquor License Liquor Lic .
for September 26, 19$4, for a fare - -well party-for an employee. Raedacc
�f
1 -day Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the app -
Liquor Lic . lication of St. Brigid's Parish for one --day Liquor License for a reunion
St. Brigid's on October 19, 1984 of the St. 'Brigid's Couples Club.
1 -day Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify the poll
Auctioneer vote of September 13, 1984, approving the application of Mohsen Mehran-
Licens e Nej an for one -day Auctioneers license for September 16, 1984.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the draft
Dog letter to Dr. Joyce and Mr. Kevin Grimes, 47 Carville Avenue, ordering,
Hearing as a result of investigation at a public hearing on September 13, 1984
Ranny /Grimes on a complaint about their German Shepherd dog, that the dog is to be
confined on a run which is to be installed on the property within ten days
or that the dog be kept on a leash at all times when she is outside their
home.
Sewer
Betterments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve sewer better-
ment assessments, as recommended by the Director of Public Works, for the
following streets:
Pitcairn Place
Lee Avenue
Wachusett Drive
Wood Street
Resign.
Reynolds
H.S.C.
Stratham Road
North Street
Waltham Street
Hazel Road
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept, with regret,
the resignations of . Howard - Reynolds and Thea Shevelof f as members of the
Human Services Committee,
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request
Kirkland of Kenneth and Susan Kirkland, to the Town Manager, regarding placement
request Shade of "No Parking" signs at Shade Street, to the Traffic Safety Advisory Comm-
St. T. S . A. C . ittee for its advice and recommendations.
Taxpayer I Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify the Board's
letter approval of a letter to taxpayers, to be included with the tax bills now
mailed .
Appt. B/H Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the appoint -
Asarkof ment by the Town Manager of Howard B Asarkof to the Board of Health for a
term of office to expire in 19 8746
Budget The Manager outlined a proposal budget timetable which would allow for
timetable mailing of the. Warrant and the budget approximately three weeks before the
start of Town Meeting, as requested by the TMMA. The Board agreed that the
Manager should proceed as outlined, if no objections are raised by the
Finance Committees, and will prepare an article f.or amendment to the By -Laws
reflecting this schedule.
Boston Prop. Mr. Hutchinson reported that Boston Properties has indicated that they
contribution will contribute $20 to the road improvement program, honoring a commit -
Road Impr. . ment to the Board and to Town Meeting. He noted that the Beal Company will
also be contributing, and that the Planning Board, is working toward similar
donations from other companies.
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Selectmen's Meeting
September 24, 1984
ONM% As suggested by the Town Manager, the Board will invite our State Mass. Water
Senator and'Representative to meet' for discussion of proposed MDC legis- Resources
lation, following the November election. with reference to the proposed Authority
formation of a Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, the Manager felt & MDCLegisl
that municipalities being assessed should also have representation on the
Authority. He expressed concern that the Town will wind up with a damaged
"asset ", with the managerial capacity to correct the damages. He also
felt that the. Town should not accept and be subjected to user charges for
past liabilities such as pension benefits, health benefits and special
benefits enjoyed by MDC Police. He pointed out that the C-ommittee did not
want the MDC Police mandated as a security outfit.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by roll call vote Executive
5 - 0, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Sacco, Mr, , M Laug lin r. M shall, Mr. Eddison, Session
to go into Executive Session for d' c ssi n at s of litigation and
of land acquisition, with no intent reume en ession.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
10 :35 p.m..
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A true record, Attest:
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Executive Clerk
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