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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-09-BOS-min ( \iCt° SELECTMEN'S MEETING o'"' '• September 10, 1984 2 V A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office 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 Boston Edison Company for permission to install conduit in Concord Avenue at the Metro- Conduit politan State Hospital. Mr. Kelley, representing Boston Edison Company Concord Ave. 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 The 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 fifty five feet of conduit off pole 21/51 in Concord Avenue, southerly approximately 1,835 feet southeast of Chadbourne Road. 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 Pink been requested to act similarly by the issuance of a proclamation in honor of the observance in Lexington. -2- I -2-- Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to pr cc la im September 16 through 22, 1984, 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. '"map Directive 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 officials 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 action 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 law 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 II, III for Cinema I and Cinema II at 1794 Massachusetts Avenue, and for Cinema I I I at 10 Muzzey 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. $7,959.69 (for 750 Marrett Road) Boston Properties $12,855.37 (for 91 Hartwell Avenue) Lincoln Hill Realty Trust Co. $5,738.62 (for 11 and 12 Jean Road) -3- Selectmen's Meeting I ( September 10, 1984 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew a License Beano License to Conduct Beano Games for 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 follow- Betterment ing Betterment Assessments: Assessments Water Betterment Hazel Road Sidewalk Betterment Adams Street Sewer Betterments Allen Street Clematis Road Fair Oaks Terrace Grant Place Grove Street Harbell Street James Street Jean Road Lauren Goldfarb of Adams/Russell Cablevision-Lexington, Inc. met with Adams/Russell the Board in conjunction with Adams/Russell's request for permission to tele- Selectmen's 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 to 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 arb's suggested change in seating arrangement. Mr. Sacco stated that 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, involving the audio airing of the Playboy channel, had 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 nfor- mation access, maintaining the same seating arrangement at the meeting table. In response to Mr. Hayward, Ms. Goldfarb said additional microphones could be 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/Russell'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 am. with Mr. Pollack of Adams/Russell on means to resolve the issue and will report to the Board. -4- 1,1 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. %NW for permission to televise meetings of the Board of Selectmen, pending 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.tiealth 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 fin, 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 recommendations. vort 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 Stusse. Mr. Grush outlined a range of recommendations on the res- idential factor 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. -5- Selectmen's Meet ing ('r September 10, 1984 Mr. Stusse requested execution by the Board of a document entitled, "Classification Tax Allocation," notifying the Department of Revenue of the Mink action of the Board in adopting the Residential Factor and percentages for each classification derived from the Computation Report. 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 Modified 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 problems," Mr. Sacco expressed disagree- ment with the terminology as being 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 conflict of interest and that the criterion 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 feel 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 applicants for B/A membership should be sensitive to the possibility that a conflict might arise. pmft 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- gretted. 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. Battin asked for clarification of Item #2, regarding the three criteria mentioned under "Shall 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 would be sufficiently qual- ified to serve as full members without serving as an Associate, i.e. f ormer Planning Board members or Selectmen, mentioning a person of Mr. C ohen's ex- perience x-- 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 collective 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, '`pul. 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.. 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 Imo Board of Selectmen notify Planning Board of the vote of intent; 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 lauout public ways; January 14, 1985 Vote to layout public ways by Board of Selectmen; 4.) February 18, 1985 On or before this date lauout plans filed with the Town Clerk by the Town Engineer; Selectmen's Meeting September 10, 1984 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 for a term of office 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, Goffe Road, Philip Road from Goffe 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 for future 0.• 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 filed 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 for 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. -8- Exec. 8-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. "mm. A true record, Attest: r. rion H. Snow .) ` Executive Clerk CIo lir SELECTMEN'S MEETING oft September 24, 1984 A regular meeting,bf the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select- men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, 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 Telephone Company and Boston Edison Company for permission to install N.E.Tel.Co. a jointly owned pole, anchor and guy at North Emerson Road. Bstn.Edison Mr. Kelley, representing Boston Edison Company and Mr. McCart 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 pole, anchor and guy on the northerly side of North Emerson Road, approximately 120' westerly of Diamond Road. Pink 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 motion 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 duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 0, with Mr.Sacco Adams/ abstaining, to return to discussion of the request of Adams/Russell for Russell filming of Selectmen's Meetings, which had been tabled at the September 10 filming of meeting. meetings Mr. Sacco noted that the matter had been tabled pending resolution of his concerns regarding Adams/Russell's programming standards, but since 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/ 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, 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- son reported that Mr. Pollack of Adams/Russell had been responsive to ob- 1 -2- jections raised about sound track transmission of the Playboy Channel and will be present for the October 1 discussion of the matter. war Mrs. Battin 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 study and pointed out the need for broad dissemination of 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 CTPS, as summarized in a letter to members of HATS, dated September 10, 1984, from Edward J. Shamon, Chairman of the HATS Working Committee. Regarding long-range solutions, Mrs. Uhrig said the the study indicates that none of the 'ring road" alternatives alone 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 (beyond the interim safety measures now being designed) , the upgrading of Rte. 3, and the construction of the Hartwell Avenue Connector. Further study 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 will not be forthcoming soon from any of the abovelisted roadway projects. 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 for the Transportation Advisory Committee. Appointments to be made to the Committee this year will be made on 1-, 2- and 3-year staggered 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 adiotring page: wow (,5 -3- COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 1984 omilk C[HITT EE/BOARD/IND IV IDUAL ADDRESS EXP DATE TERM BOARD OF APPEALS ' Natalie Riff 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, 1985 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, 1985 1 year CENTER REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE Margery M. Battin 15 Paul Revere Road September 30, 1985 1 year Robert F. Sacco 15 Meriam Street September 30, 1985 1 year Laura Nichols 67 Liberty Avenue September 30, 1985 1 year Karston Sorensen 1 Vinebrook Road September 30, 1985 1 year Jacqui Bateson 10 Welch Road September 30, 1985 1 year Joseph Trani 5 Doran Farm Road September 30, 1985 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 X114 Roberta Black 17 Turning Mill Road September 30, 1985 1 year Stan N. Finkelstein 9 Drummer Boy Way September 30, 1985 1 year Judith Zabin 1 Page Road September 30, 1985 1 year PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD Elmer Guilmartin 16 Constitution Road September 30, 1987 3 years • • POLICE MANUAL POLICY COMMITTEE John F. McLaughlin 64 Baskin Road September 30, 1985 1 year William C. Hays 39 Locust Avenue September 30, 1985 1 year Gerald L. McLeod - 71 Spring Street September 30, 1985 1 year Edith E. Flynn 32 Watertown Street September 30, 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, 1986 2 years Judith S. Grossman 4 Jeffrey Terrace September 30, 1986 2 years Austin Lee 9 Carnegie Place . September 30, 1986 2 years Fred Rosenberg 165 Wood Street September 30, 1986 2 years 1-TM-1 Mt.a M OM& f -4- 61 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT 1984 CONSERVATION PURCHASES/PINE MEADOWS ETC. ADVISORY COMM. ON mow Benjamin H. Golini 35 Balfour Street Kevin McGuire 16 Vinebrook Road FAIR HOUSING COMMITTEE ' Robert Pressman 32 Locust Avenue ,' Natalie Miller 18 Liberty Avenue Leona Martin - 468 Lowell Street Stephen Baran 19 Mason Street Fred Rosenberg .` 165 Wood Street TRAFFIC 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 - Staff 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 ,..r William F. Mix 153 Grove Street September 30, 1986 2 years Joyce Hals 14 Vinebrook Road September 30, 1985 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, 1985 1 year (to fill the unexpired term of Joan Crothers) • Selectmen's Meeting -5- September 24, 1984 As suggested by the Town Manager a meeting will be scheduled on October Meet with oft 15 with the School Committee for discussion of mutual concerns. Among topics School Comm for discussion will be budgetting targets, and other financial 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- Coalition 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 presented. Regarding the Alice R. Ferguson Trust, an endowment of $5,000 in memory Ferguson of Charles E. Ferguson, the Chairman asked for suggestions as to appropriate Trust 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 Town Meeting, were discussed. The Manager will explore that concept and will consult with Paul Hamburger, Chairman of the TMMA 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 Yard Sales 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 still in effect. Mr. Marshall and Mr. Sacco felt that the prohibition of Sunday sales should be continued. 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. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept with thanks Gift of the gift to the Town of an American flag in memory of James E. Burke, offered Flag,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' gesture. Mr. McLaughlin reported briefly on the 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- Traffic ing traffic Rules and Orders, permitting installation of signs at Hartwell Orders Avenue and Maguire Road, as a safety measure. The amendment had been approved Hartwell / at the meeting of the Board on July 2, 1984. Maguire Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the applica- 1-day tion of W. R. Grace Company Recreation Association for one-day Liquor License Liquor Lic. omik for September 26, 1984, for a fare-well party for an employee. Raedacc -6- 1- le), 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 I•••• Auctioneer vote of September 13, 1984, approving the application of Mohsen Mehran- License Nejan 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 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve sewer better- Betterments ment assessments, as recommended by the Director of Public Works, for the following streets: Pitcairn Place Stratham Road Lee Avenue North Street Wachusett Drive Waltham Street Wood Street Hazel Road Resign. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept, with regret, Reynolds the resignations of Howard Reynolds and Thea Sheveloff as members of the H.S.C. Human Services Committee. ..r 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. omm- St. T.S.A.C. ittee for its advice and recommendations. Taxpayer 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 1987. 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 for amendment to the By-Laws reflecting this schedule. Boston Prop. Mr. Hutchinson reported that Boston Properties has indicated that they contribution will contribute $20,000 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. ' 3t -7- Selectmen's Meeting September 24, 1984 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 Committee 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' . ssi n ... sat s of litigation and of land acquisition, with no intent reAume en ession. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:35 p.m. n A true record, Attest: EaioI W)1 r / 1)4. f-67A-fi n H. Snow ‘ Executive Clerk