HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-12-BOS-minSELECTMEN'S MEETING
December 3, 1984
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
December 3, 1984, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office
Building at 7:3 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, Mrs. Snow,
Executive Clerk; were present.
Upon motion duly _made and seconded, the intent-to layout the
following streets for FY'86, was voted:
Emerald Street -- from Asbury . Street, 400'+
Northeasterly to end
Garf ield Street -- from Reed Street, 700
to Earl Street
Philip Road - from Worthen Road, 1550'+
to Rockville Avenue
As recommended-by the Town Manager, the Selectmen's Street
Hearing on the above was scheduled for January 7, 1985, at 7: p.m.
Vote intent tc
layout streetE
FY'86
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Minutes 11/5
�... minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on November 5, 1984, as amended.
At 7:35 p.m., Mrs. Battin opened the Public Hearing on the petition
of Boston Edison Company for grant of location to lay out conduit on Public Hearing
Ingleside Road. The-petition was read and the Chairman noted the rec- Edison conduit
ommendat ion of the Director of Public Works in f avor of approval of Ingleside Rd.
the petition.
Carol McManus,, representing Boston Edison Company, explained the
need for installation for electric service from an existing pole to a
new house at 26 Ingleside Road.
There being no statements in favor or in opposition, Mrs. Battin
declared the hearing closed,.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it voted to approve the
petition of Boston Edison Company to obtain a grant of location for
installation of approximately ten feet of conduit in Ingleside Road,
northerly approximately 510' northwest of Clyde Place* - -
Mrs. Battin noted that there were two vacancies in the membership Appts. to
of the Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHab) and called, f or LexHAB
nominations.
Loran E. Wallace was nominated by Mr. Sacco.
Linda W. Conrad was nominated by Mr. McLaughlin.
Sherry B. Edmonds was nominated by Mr. Eddison .
The Chairman '.declared the nominations ons closed -and, called for the
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It was unanimously voted to reappoint Linda W. Conrad to the
Lexington Housing Assistance Board for a term of three years to
expire on December 5, 1987.
It was voted 3-2, with Mr. Sacco and Mr. McLaughlin voting
in the negative, to appoint Sherry B. Edmonds to the Lexington
Housing Assistance Board for a term of three years, to expire
on December 5, 19870
Renewal of Upon motion duly made and . seconded, it was voted to approve
Common Vict . applications for renewal of Common Victualler Licenses for the Year
Licenses '85 1985, as follows:
Alexander's Pizza
Brigham' s
Chadwick's
Cory's of Lexington
Putnam Pantry
Lexington Golf Club
Pine Meadows Country Club
Sheraton - Lexington Motor I
LeB ellecour
Yangtze River Restaurant
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Baskin Robbins Store #1723
BelCant o
Dunkin Donuts
Castiello' s
Mario's
McDonald' s
Lexington House of Pizza
Friendly Ice Cream Corp.
One Mer iam
Country Side Deli
B ellino' s Bakery
Friendly Ice Cream
Pewter Pot
Peking Gardens
Middlesex Racquet & Swim C
The Kitchen
Versailles Restaurant
B. P. o. Elks #2204
Arty's Restaurant
Steve's
180 Bedford Street
38 Bedford Street
903 Waltham Street
20 Waltham Street
1666 Massachusetts Avenue
55 Hill Street
Cedar Street
nn 727 Marrett Road
10 -12 Muzzey Street
21- 23--25 Depot Square
211 Massachusetts Avenue
1729 Massachusetts Avenue
1715 -1719 Massachusetts Avenue
373 Waltham Street
1721 Massachusetts Avenue
1733 Massachusetts Avenue
758 Marr et t Road
399 Lowell Street
1060 Waltham Street
1 Meriam Street
321 Woburn Street
141 Massachusetts Avenue
60 Bedford Street
1710 Massachusetts Avenue
27-31 Waltham Street
tub 475 Bedford Street
363A Massachusetts Avenue
1777 Massachusetts Avenue
959 Waltham Street
177 Massachusetts Avenue
1749 Massachusetts Avenue
K. of C. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
extension of request of the Lexington Knights of Columbus Association, Inc., for
hours extension of hours of operation under its Club Liquor License to 1:00
a.m. , on Saturday, December 15, 1984.
Traffic item Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the sug -
Toye - gesti.on of Stanley Toye relative to public education and dissemination
Pedestrian of the "Pedestrian Law" to the Traff is Safety Advisory Committee for
Law its review and recommendations.
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Upon motion duly made. and seconded, At was voted to table action Adams /Russell
on the renewal of the lease of Adams/Russell Cab levision Lexington, lease renewal
. Pam Inc., for space in the Munroe School at the request of the Town Man-
ager and William Page of the CATV Committee, to allow time for meetings
with the Manager and the CATV- Committee with the new General Manager
and Program Director of the firm..
Regarding the Memorandum of Agreement -- Hanscom Area Traffic Memo of Agree -
Study Committee, Mrs. Battin noted that HATS, in addition to the Han-- ment -- HATS
scorn Field Commission, has been a most successful and effective. re-
gional entity, representing the Towns of Lexington, Concord, Bedford
and Lincoln.' It had been originally created to focus on short term
traffic congestion solutions for the Hanscom Area Roadway System.
She reported that officials of the four Towns, Hanscom Field.
National Park Service and industry in the area feel the need for HATS
to be made a permanent committee, not only to pursue mutually agreed
upon possible solutions already identif ied but to continue to foster
improvement of traffic conditions in the Hanscom Area.
Mrs. Battin noted that procedures would .continue as before with
one vote per Town and the same representation. The Committee's role
would be to review and comment; make known joint concerns; make . no
binding decision, commitments or requirements on Towns except
as authorized by them.. It can evaluate and change operations if
necessary and a member Town can withdraw at any time, with two months'
not ice .
She felt HATS to be a valuable, constructive agency as a forum
for addressing shared c one erns and asked for the Board's approval of
the agreement.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
Memorandum of Agreement by 'and among the Towns of Bedford, Concord,
Lexington and Lincoln for the Creation of the Hanscom Area Traffic
Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute Ch. 90 Request
Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request #1 Form for reimbursement in the Form. #1
amount of $94,367.74 for resurfacing work on Mer iam Street, Vinebrook Resurfacing
Road, Winthrop Road, Percy Road.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a Transfer
transfer from the Reserve Fund t.o Article 67 of 1984, in the amount Hazardous
of $424.00, representing billing by SCA Chemical Service, Inc., for Waste Coll.
collection of hazardous waste in excess of the amount voted under
that Article.
The Town Manager referred to the request of . Nicholas A. Cannalonga Cannalonga
927 Waltham Street, for full abatement of Sewer Betterment Charges in abatement --
the amount of $1,632.19, for Lot 17A, Map lo, abutting other land of sewer
Mr. Cannalonga at 927 Waltham Street. The Manager noted the rec om-- .
mendation of Walter J. Tonaszuck, Director of Public Works/Engineer,
in which it was explained that because of a typographical error, the
billing was $1,632.19 instead . of $632.19,. and recommended that $1,000
be abated to correct that error. He also recommended that since Lot
17A is used in connection with Mr. Cannalonga' s nursery business,
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the remaining $632.19 not be abated.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a
technical abatement in the amount of $1,000 of sewer betterment
charges assessed on Lot 17A, Map 10, Waltham Street owned by
Nicholas A. Cannalonga.
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Traf f is The Board reviewed the recommendations. of the Traffic Safety
Comm. Report Committee on the request for a "STOP" sign at Sutherland and
Sutherland Rd. Stevens Road, based upon his concerns for safety of children in
Grey the area. It was noted that the member of the Traf f is Saf ety
Committee scheduled to be present f or discussion of the traf f is
items was. absent.
The Committee had recommended that as a compromise, "SLOW/
CHILDREN" signs be installed on Sutherland Road since the con-
ditions, at that location do not meet the warrant for "Installation
of "STOP" signs, Mr. Grey was present and asked for additional
information regarding. j ust if icat ion - of such signs, It was sug-
gested that the item be tabled pending the presence of a Traffic
Committee member who will be able to explain the traffic standards
under the warrant. `
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table
action on the request of George Grey, 6 Cherry Street, to December
10, 1984.
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Mrs. Anthony Nardelli was present for review of the Traf f is Safety
Conan. Report
Advisory Committee's report on her original written request for in-
Green Lane
stallation of speed bumps on Green Lane to deter speeders. Mrs.
Nardelli
Nardelli said she understood the basis for the Committee's opposi-
tion to speed bumps and that the situation had improved because of "
Police Department interviews with the offending neighbors. She now
is asking for a sign to to strangers to the area that Green
Lane is not a through way in addition to a "SLOW /CHILDREN" sign,
thus cutting down on traffic. Since that request had not been brought
to the attention of the Traffic Committee, it was suggested that this
item also be deferred.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table action
on the request of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Nardelli, 6 Green Lane, to
December 10, 1984, pending response from the Traffic S. A. C. on the
verbal requests made.
Traffic The Board reviewed the recommendations of the Traffic Safety
Comm. Repro t Advisory Committee on the request of Kenneth and Susan Kirkland, 107
Shade St. Spring Street, for placement of "NO PARKING" signs along Shade Street
Kirkland adjacent to town owned land and land of the Raytheon Company near the
intersection of Spring and Shade Streets, for reasons of security and to
deter dumping of rubbish.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the
recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for instal-
lation of "NO PARKING" signs. on Shade Street and to amend the Traffic
Rules and orders of Lexington accordingly.
Traffic item Mrs. Eileen O'Leary who was present made a verbal request for
O'Leary installation of "WALK /DON'T WALK" traffic signalization on Bedford
Hill/Revere Street at its intersection with Hill /Revere Streets based on hazards
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Sts. to both elderly and young pedestrians attempting to cross Bedford
Street at that location. It was noted that there is an existing
blinking signal at that intersection and pointed out that if the re-
quest is approved, it would mean replacement with a regular traffic.
light .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the
verbal request of Eileen O'Leary, Greeley Village resident, for in-
stallation of "WALK/DON'T WALK" signalization at Bedf ord /Hill /Revere .
Streets, and the Board's request for report on safety conditions at
other intersections on Bedford Street from the Central Fire Station
to Reed Street, to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for its re-
view and. recommendations. Regarding the requested signalization at
Hill /Revere Streets, the Committee will be advised that the Board is
aware of the implication that the existing blinker system at that lo-
cation may have to be replaced.
The Traffic Safety Committee's report on the request of ,Senator
Kraus on behalf of Greeley Village residents was reviewed.
Upon .motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the
Committee's recommendation to deny the requests based upon the
following:
With respect to the request f or a "SENIOR CITIZEN" Crossing sign
at Tewksbury and a "PEDESTRIAN CROSSING" sign on Worthen Road near
Grace Chapel, the Committee was sympathetic to the problems, but is
opposed to such signs in the absence of traffic signals as being
ineffective and providing a false sense of security to pedestrians.
Additionally, in view of the low level of traffic along Tewksbury
Street, the Committee found it difficult to see a need for a cros-
sing sign at that location,
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Mrs. Battin extended thanks to Mr. McLaughlin and other members
of the Franklin School Conversion Committee present for their efforts
and complimented them on their report which had been to
the Board. She indicated that no decision upon which of the. three
finalists would be chosen as the developer was to be made that evening.
Mr. McLaughlin introduced Committee Members Carrol, Ezekiel,
Foster, McCarron, Reynolds and Derby and expressed his appreciation
to Susan Adler for her work with the Committee.
He noted that of the f ive proposals previously chosen, the f allow-
ing were recommended, ranked to reflect the preferences of the Commit-
tee overall:
Assemblies of :God:' Christian Center
Renaissance Properties
Greater Boston Community Development
The Committee felt all three were viable proposals, , subj ect ' to
further negotiation and that all met the needs of the T own .
Regarding the Congregate Housing concept, the Committee felt that
it would be offered at market rate only and did not regard creation of
additional market rate condominiums in the Town as appropriate. He in-
formed the Board of w- illiam Sen; s contribution and help with the Com-
mittee's pursuit of that subject.
- Mrs. Battin noted the importance of the Congregate Housing issue,
which will be researched by a committee to be comprised of designees
from various Town agencies. Appointments to this Study Committee will
be made on December 17,
Mr. McLaughlin asked that the Franklin Conversion Committee be
kept active to continue in the development process after the final rec-
ommendation is made.
Traffic Comm.
Report -
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Senator
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School
Proposals
Mr. Marshall said he was prepared to make a decision on the use of
the school and did not necessarily accept a need for warehousing of the
property as would be the case with the Church use. He did not rank that
proposal highly as a permanent use. Regarding a housing use, he was-'in
support of Greater Boston Community Development and saw it as a chance to
see if Town Meeting irieans to stand behind its expressed Fair Housing Policy.
With respect to the warehousing concept, Mr. Sacco was in favor of ""w
keeping the school as an option for possible housing use in the future,
but not for resumption of school use to meet future needs. He felt that
it would take several years to evaluate the Muzzey experience; which, he
said, may indicate that similar use would be appropriate for Franklin.
Mr. Eddison did not rank warehousing highly and saw no need to reserve
the property for educational purposes. He felt the location inappropriate
for Congregate Housing. He considered housing of various types, as an ef-
fort to increase the rental stock to be of highest priority and recommended
a mixed age and income use; which, he felt, would meet the criteria of
serving Town needs for low /moderate income housing.
Mr. McLaughlin recommended that the Church use should be kept under
active consideration as an attractive option and felt it - was as competitive
as any proposal received. He agreed with expressions of other members re-
garding housing but noted concerns about f inancial returns to the Town which
would be provided. He also would want to examine the results of Muzzey be-
fore making another commitment to moderate income housing.
Mrs. Batt in did not rank warehousing highly. She stressed the import- L
ance of keeping permanent control of the land and also honoring commitments
regarding housing. She pointed out the need to take neighborhood concerns
into consideration.
Mr. Marshall said he did not see Renaissance as a provider of low/mod-
erate income housing as indicated their other developments, which are market
rate. Regarding GBCD, his initial feeling was to try to move to the highest
amount of low income housing in a Unix to make it a viable consideration and one
present that proposal to Town Meeting. He would be willing to see Renais-
sance as an alternative to GBCD, if market rate housing is desired.
Proponents of the Church use, GBCD and Renaissance will be invited to
the December 17 meeting to present proposals.
Mr. McLaughlin asked members to review the three alternative proposals
of f erect by GBCD so as to be able to give direction to that developer.
Mr. Carroll of the Franklin Committee reported on a request by resi-
dents of the School neighborhood that he convey ' their strong support of
the Church use to the Board.
Senator Senator Kraus met with the Board at 9:00 p.m. by appointment. The
Kraus Chairman announced that Representative Doran, who had also planned to be
present, probably would be detained at a late session of the House.
H62 62 Regarding the Educational Reform Bill (6262), the Board had made its
Educ. position clear in letters to the Legislators dated November 20, 1984. In
Reform addition to unhappiness with the process and lack of public debate on the
Bill bill the Board was concerned with overall costs involved.
Senator Kraus reported that the feeling in the Senate was that the
bill would not be acted upon this year 'since it is still being debated
in the House. He noted that the two concerns in the Senate are cost and
the impact on local authority; adding however, that there is commitment
to some form of educational reform.
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Various points of view were expressed by members of. the Board and the
Town Manager on other matters covered-by the'bill such as minimum salary;
control of educational processes by the Legislature; earmarking/ competency
tests and 30 year retirement.
Senator Kraus noted that he supports the Local. Aid proposal which takes
into consideration what communities are doing-to improve and utilize resources.
He felt that all communities under his jurisdiction are being hurt under the
current system.
Regarding Local Aid Legislation, Mr. Hutchinson remarked that each pro- Local Aid
posal appears to incorporate formulas whereby some - communities : will receive
more than in the past and some less than before. He saw an inequity in
penalizing communities which have handled matters wisely and therefore are
in better positions financially.
The proposed Sewer and Water Authority legislation (H5915) and the im Sewer &
plications of Judge' Garrity ' s ordered. halt of tie -ins - were discussed. Sena -- Water Legis
for Kraus was of the opinion that authority over water should..not'be in- lation
cluded in the bill and that decisions were being rushed into. He noted the
need for communication with the Senate of the views of communities, as
Lexington has done.
Mr. Hutchinson noted changes in the bill, which he had briefly reviewed
after it had been provide& by Rep Doran late that day. He pointed out that
6 out of 9 members of the Authority would be by local appointment, and
touched briefly on aspects of funding, manangement rights clause and policing.
He felt that water should be under the Authority.
Senator Kraus referred to his - efforts to provide balance regarding local
aid and his ref fling of a "Proposition Two" proposal. He also is introducing
legislation which would allow communities to spread the sending of local tax
bills throughout the year to,provi:de income to towns on a monthly basis,
rather than the twice a year payments.
Mr. McLaughlin requested Senator Kraus to explore statutory changes to Dog Hearing
Chapter 140, Sec. 157, which would free Selectmen from the responsiblity Process
of sitting at Dog Hearings. He also asked that research be undertaken re-
garding a process whereby voters would be provided with sample ballots before
elections.
Mr. Eddison 'reported on the Public - Information Meeting on the "Future MBTA Info.
Use of the Lexington Branch Railroad Right -of Way ", held on November 15, Mtg. R.R.
which he had attended. Mrs. Battin and. Mr. Sacco had also been present at r. of way
that meeting. The Study, to assess potential uses for the right-of-way,
had been reviewed in an effort to obtain local input.
Mr. Eddison referred to -court orders which had permitted temporary dis-
continuance of rail service, subject to replacement of tracks and signals
following completion of Millbrook Valley Relief Sewer and Red Line work.
In addition to resumption of rail freight service, a. number of alternatives
have been proposed for use of the right -of -way, including a bikeway, com-
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muter rail or busway, linear park and "no Action ". In the case of select-
Lion of the "no action" option, the Court order would require placing funds
for replacement of rails, etc. in escrow, by the META. The "T" is now
seeking a proper use which will satisfy the courts. �
Mr. Eddison recommended that the - Town Manager be asked to refine user
projections - the bikeway which had been prepared in 1980 - 81, and to
review and update cost figures. Questions and concerns on areas of security
and safety, listed in a memo to the Board by former Selectman Crain, will
also be addressed.
As a short term measure, Mr. Eddison suggested -that a letter be sent to
the MBTA, recommending permanent abandonment of the right-of-way and ex-
pressing interest in a possible lease as a means of keeping options open.
Mr..Sacco questioned the wisdom of a premature request for abandonment,
noting it could be construed as a commitment by the Town for a bikeway before
costs are established. He would prefer to wait for a final report by the
MBTA's consultan -ts.
Motion was made by Mr. Eddison, seconded by Mr. Marshall, that an interim
letter be sent to the MBTA, before the abovementioned staff analysis, recom-
mending abandonment of the right -of -way and expressing interest in a possible
lease, pending exploration of use and cost, and raising questions with res-
pect to the "no action' alternative.. Clarification would also be requested
on the court order regarding replacement of tracks and signals.
Mr. Sacco again questioned the urgency of sending the letter before re-
view of the final report and stated that he would vote in oppositin. Minute-
man Bikeway Committee members Fortmann and Cataldo were present for the dis-
cussion. Mr. Fortmann referred to the March '82 vote of the Board in support
of the concept of a bikeway, subject to exploration of costs.
Mr. Cataldo reported that the MBTA report had already been filed with the woo
Sec. of Transportation and felt that a letter would have no impact on its
content.
As previously moved, it was voted 4 - 1 to send a letter to the Mass.
Bay Transit Authority, modified to'express su'pport.for abandonment, but with-
out commitment; expressing interest in a possible lease without commitment;
and requesting clarification and definition of the "no action" option.
Mr. Sacco voted in the negative.
Mr. Eddison will draft the letter, as modified, for review of the members.
Una- cc.Sts The Board agreed with Mr. Hutchinson's suggested date of December 15, for
Tour a morning tour of the remainder of unaccepted streets in the Town.
Spec.Needs Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Chairman
Housing Battin to execute documents relative to waiver of fees and payment in lieu of
L.H.A, taxes for special needs housing on Forest Street and Hill Street, as requested
by the Lexington Housing Authority.
A letter will also be sent advising the Authority of the Board's support
of its Chapter 689 application relative to the proposed acquisition of special
needs housing at 45 Forest Street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -- 0 by roll call vote,
Mrs. Battin, Mr. Sacco, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison, with the
concurrence of the Town Manager, to go into Executive Session for discussion
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of matters of litigation and of real estate negotiations, with no intent to
resume open session.
December 3, 1984
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn, at 10:50 p.m.
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eeting" of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, Decem-
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ber 10, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Battin, Mr, Sacco, Mr. McLaughlin,
Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison; Mr. Hutchinson Town Manager; Ms. Adler, Assistant
to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
The Board - reviewed the report of the Traff is Safety Advisory Committee Traffic
on the request- of George Grey, 6 Cherry Street, for installation of "Stop" or- Report:
"Go Slow - Children" signs at the intersections of Stevens and Sutherland Grey,
Roads. Action on the request had been tabled at the December 3rd meeting. Sutherland/
Peter Chalpin, Chairman of' the Traffic Committee, reported on the recom- Stevens
mendat ions of the Committee for denial of the request for a "Stop" sign, since
the conditions and location do not meet warrants for such installation. The
Committee recommended that two "Caution - - Children" signs be installed on
Sutherland Road, one in each direction.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recom-
mendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee on the request of George
Grey, 6 Cherry Street,, as stated above.
A copy of the warrants for , "Stop" signs will be forwarded to Mr. Grey
for his information.
Mr. Chalpin reported on the Traffic Committee's recommendations on the Traffic
request of Mr. & Mrs. Nardelli, 6 Green Lane, made verbally at the meeting Report:
on December 3rd for installation of a "Not a Thru way" sign at Green Lane Nardelli,
and a 'Slow -- Children" sign on Green Lane. The Committee also recommended Green Lane
that shrubbery on a portion of Green Lane abutting Town land be trimmed in
Spring so as not to obscure the "Not a Thru Way" sign.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommen-
dations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee on the requests of Mr. & Mrs-.
Anthony Nardelli, 6 Green Lane, as stated above.
It was agreed that a meeting with the Planning Board, Housing Authority Lexington,
and School Committee will be held on January 18th at. 7:30 a.m. for discussion 2,000
of parameters of a study regarding "Lexington, 2,400 ". Those agencies will
be asked to share projections of a two -year scope of work at that time.
Mr. Hutchinson will contact the above as to appropriateness of the date.
.Ms. Contos, Systems Manager and Mr. Brockman, President of Adams/ Adams /Rusae
Russell Cab levision- Lexington, Inc., were introduced to the Board. Mr. Hutch- lease
inson noted the firm's request for renewal of lease in the Munroe School and extension
measures taken by Adams /Russell to ensure a positive relationship and to res-
pond to concerns of the Town. He pointed out that several services have been
provided beyond the scope of the original agreement with Adams /Russell and
recommended a two -year extension of the lease.
John ward, Chairman of the CATV Committee, also present, spoke in support
of the renewal and in agreement that additional services given by Adams /Russell
are of benefit to the Town.
Mr. Brockman noted Adams /Russell's satisfaction with the current leasing
arrangement pointing out the positive aspects they enjoy suchas location,
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Mr. Marshall also noted the reciprocal benefits of the current arrange-
ment, and felt that unfortunate experiences in the past should not unduly
affect future relationships, realizing Adams /Russell's contributions to the
Town.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve renewal of
the lease of space in Munroe School to Adams/Russell Cablevis'ion- Lexington,
Inc. for a period of'two years, cons istent with existing terms and conditions.
Mr. Hutchinson noted that negotiations on rental fee are not complete at
this time, but it is expected that there will be an increase.
Franklin Regarding a format for the December 17 Public Information meeting - , at
School which time three proposals.for the conversion of the Franklin School will be
Proposals presented by developers, Mr. McLaughlin suggested a time limit be set for pro -
ponents, in the light of ample written material provided, and allowing 15 to
20 minutes after each presentation, for questions from Board members.
Following the three presentations, public comment will be accepted, with a
limit of one -- time /three minutes per speaker.
1985 ATM Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to set the date for the
lst session first deliberative session of the 1,985 Annual Town Meeting on March 25, 1985,
at 8:00 p.m. in Cary Hall, Cary Memorial Building.
Historic The Chairman noted the recommendations of the Cary Memorial Library
Districts Trustees that Stephen M. Politi and Stephen B. Cripps.be nominated to fill
Comm. the vacancy, representing the Library Trustees, on the Historic - Districts
Appts. Commission,
Mr. Politi was nominated by Mr. Sacco.
Mr. Cripps: -was nominated by Mr. Eddison.
By a vote of 3 -- 2, Mr. Politi was appointed as a member of the Historic
Districts Commission, representing the Cary Memorial Library Trustees, for a
term of office of five years., expiring on January 1, 1990. Mrs. Battin and
Mr. Eddison voted to appoint Mr. Cripps, who is an Associate Member of the
Commission.
1985 License Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve renewal of
renewals the following licens6s. for - the year 1985
Entertainment License
Dunf ey Hotels Corp.
d /b /a Sheraton /Lexington Motor Inn
Innkee er Licenses
Dunfey Hotels Corp.
dfb /a Sheraton/Lexington Motor Inn
WCC Company Inc.d]b /a Battle Green Inn
Lodging House License
Wild Acre Inn
Class I. Licenses
Caromas Corporation
Lexington Toyota Motor Sales, Inc.
Class III License
727 Marrett Road
727 Marrett Road
1720 Massachusetts Avenue
50 Percy Road
21A Muzzey Street
409 Massachusetts Avenue
John P. Carroll 31 Allen Street
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Common Carrier Licenses
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Paul Norton dlbla Boston Tours
James H. McCarty Limo. Service, Inc.
Dee Bus Service
Common Victualler License
Howard Johnson's
December 10, 1984
89 Arcadia St., Waltham
694 Mechanics St., Leominster
54 orchard St., We Concord
Route 125, North
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Sewer Charges Lieu of
in Lieu of Betterment for Signatron, Inc., 110 Hartwell Avenue, in the amount Betterment
of $3,707.94. Sewer
Signatron
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve abatement
of sewer assessment for Rita S. Williams, 10 Stratham Rd., for Lot 4
Stratham Road, in the amount $8 �3 , 03 ..
Upon motion duly made at-seconded, it Vasc voted to approve a one -Day
Auctioneer license for Mohsen Mehran --Nej ad, for the sale of oriental rugs
at Heritage Hall, Knights of Columbus Bldg., 177 Bedford Street.
Regarding the Pine Meadows Article, Mr. Marshall asked the Board's sup -
port on his proposal to adjourn the Special Town Meeting to February 4, since
negotiations by the golf course owners and a third party had not been com-
pleted. If no deal has been struck by that date the February 4th session
can be adjourned, in the presence of the Selectmen and Moderator only,
and resumed on March 25, the night of the first deliberative session of
the 1985 Annual Town Meeting. He noted that this process would keep options
open under Chapter 61B. Board members were in agreement with following this
procedure.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it gas voted to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
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Sewer
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1--Day Auc .
License
M.M. Nejac
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_ SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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Decemb be 17, 1984
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen-was held on Monday,
December 10, 1984, at 7: p.m. Chairman Bat tin., Mr. Sacco, Mr.
McLaughlin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison; Mr.. Hutchinson, Town Manager;
Ms. Adler, . Assistant to the Town. Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk,
were present.
At 7: p.m., the Chairman opened the Public Hearing on the pet i- N.E. Tel. Co.
tion of - New . England Telephone for installation of conduit in Massachu- Hearing -
setts Avenue. It was noted that all abutters had been notified of the conduit -
legally advertised hearing. Mr, John Drury, representing the Telephone Mass. Ave.
Company explained the need for installation to service the Muzzey ( Muzzey)
Condominiums.
Mrs. Batt in read the recommendations in favor of approval of the
petition of the Director of Public Works & Engineering, and asked for
questions from the Board and statements from the audience in favor or
in opposition. There being none, the hearing was declared closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition, plan and order of the New England Telephone Company for the
purpose of installiri.g approximately 115 feet of conduit in Massachu-
setts Avenue on the southerly side, approximately 120 feet west of
Slocum Road, northerly, ' approximately 65 . f eet of conduit to private
property and on the southerly side approximately 120 feet westerly of
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Slocum Road northerly, approximately 50 . f eet of conduit. The vote was
subject to the stipulation that if this work is to begin before Spring,
the maximum length of the trench shall not exceed 10 feet and will be
hotpatched the same day.
At 7:33 p.m., the Chairman opened the Public Hearing on the petition N.E. Tel . Co.
of New England Telephone Company for permission to install conduit in Hearing -
Maguire Road. All abutters had been notified of the legally advertised conduit -
hearing. Maguire Rd.
Mr, Drury, representing New England Telephone Company, explained
the need for installation due to the upgrading of facilities and service
to Kiln Brook Five Development.
Mrs. Batt in noted the recommendation the Director of Public Works
in favor of approval of the petition.
There being no questions :from the Board and no statements in favor
or opposition to the petition, the hearing was declared closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to approve the
petition, plan and order of the New England Telephone Company for the
purpose of installation of approximately 5 feet of conduit in Maguire
Road, on the northerly side approximately 498 f eet easterly of Westview
Street westerly.
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Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve minutes
11/26/84 of Selectmen's Meetings on November 19 and November 26, 19841P
Mtg. S ched . A schedule of meetings f or the month of January, 1985, was agreed
upon as follows: January 7, 14, 21, 23, 28, 30, 1985.
Appts, to Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the
Congr. Hsg following as members of the Congregate Housing Study Committee, as nomi-
Commit tee nat ed by major Boards
Elizabeth. Flemings, representing the Planning Board;
James McLaughlin, . representing the Lexington Housing Authority;
James . Lambie, representing the Board of Health;
Roberta Black,, representing the Human Services Committee;
William Sen, representing the Council on Aging;
and to approve the Draft Scope % of work of the Congregate Housing Study
Committee, as presented.
The Lexington Hou s ing Assistance Board will submit a nominee for
membership following its next meeting.
r1r s . B at t in asked for the view of the Board as to whether there should
be a Selectmen appointed as a member or as a Liaison to the Committee. It
was agreed that a member of the Board acting as Liaison would be adequate
representation.
With regard to Mr. Marshall's suggestion that other Boards, such as.
Fair Housing. and others be represented, it was agreed that all Committees
would be welcome to nominate from their membership, but that the process
should be decided upon by the Committee following its formation.
Boston
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
Edison Co.
petitions, plans and orders of Boston Edison Company f or the purpose of
petition
confirming existing underground facilities in Freeman Circle, B icenten-
Freeman Cr.
nia 1 Drive and Malt Lane, which were formerly private ways and have been
Malt Lane
accepted as public ways by the T own .
Bicen.Drive
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve New
Approve
Hampshire Insurance Group Massachusetts Local official Bond for Susan
Bond
Adler, Assistant Treasurer, in the amount of $45,000.00.
Asst.Treas.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
Ext . of
request of Versailles Restaurant f or extension of hours of operation
hours, Ver-
under its Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages License to 1:00
sailles
a.m., on December 31, 1984.
Renewal of Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to - approve an
licenses Auctioneer's License, to expire can March-.31, 1985, to Joan R. Jenkins,
45 Grapevine Avenue, Lexington.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a
Common Carrier License for Marathon Lines, Inc., 196 Fountain Street,
Framingham, for the year 1985.
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Harold Butler Enterprises #705
d /b /a Denny's Restaurant
438 Bedford Street
Lexington Chalet Inc.
d /b /a Catch Penny Chalet
440 Bedf ord Street
Lawless Mawhinney Motors, Inc.
581 Marrett Road
Auto Engineering, Inc.
438 Marrett Road
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a
Common Carrier License for Marathon Lines, Inc* , 196 Fountain Street,
Framingham, f or the Year 1985.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Town Manager to execute the Metropolitan District Commission Municipal
Discharge Permit Issued to Lexington, Massachusetts, on behalf of the
Board.
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Lic.Maratho
Lines
MDC Munici-
pal Disch.
Permit
Upon notion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Boston Boston Edi-
Edison Company Grant of . Location for a pole for a 7, 000 lumen floodlight son Gr . of
at the Merl"-am Street Parking Lot, near the ticket booth and to authorize Location
the Town Manager to execute the necessary Agreement with Boston Edison
Company.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept with Flagpole
sincere appreciation the offer of Alfred S. and Daniel P. Busa to re- Crumb Fld .
place the existing flagpole at Dr. Harold Crumb Field with one to be
dedicated to Lexington High School Football Coach William Tighe, subject
to coordination of plans f or installation with the School and Park
Departments.
Regarding Local Aid Legislation, Mr. Hutchinson gave a brief report Local Aid
on progress with efforts to devise an equalizing formula which would en- Legisl.
sure a fair share for Lexington. He gave a brief rundown on the status of the
aspects of the formula and will provide a written report in the near future.
Board Members will be polled after the holidays on the request of Mtg. with
Robert Nash, National Park Service Superintendent /Director, for a meeting Nat .Park
of the Selectmen with Park Service Planning Officials from Denver, who Svs .
will be in Concord during the week of February 4th to gather input for a
Master Plan prepared.
At 8:00 p.m., Mrs. Battin opened the Public Information Meeting and Info . Sessio
presentation of proposals for conversion of the Franklin School. Franklin
Mrs. Battin explained the process to be followed as follows: each Sch. Propo-
proponent would be allowed ten minutes for presentation, with questions sals
from Board Members following each presentation. After the completion of
this procedure by each of the three developers, the meeting would be opened
to reports and recommendations of Town Boards present. The audience would
then be invited to present comments and questions, - each speaker
being allowed no more than three minutes .
GBCD, Inc. Greater Boston Community Development's proposal was presented
by Pam Goodman, Louise Elbing and Steve Tise, Architect. Ms. Good-
man gave a brief history of the experience of GBCD as a non - profit 'ow
corporation of 20 years, working with communities for development
of affordable housing. The response by the corporation to the RFP
was made because of GBCD ' s understanding of Lexington needs in that
area.
GBCD proposes demolishing the 1956 wing of the school for con-
struction of 22 new town houses which, including units in the older
section to remain, will . total 38 with a unit mix of efficiency one,
two and three - bedroom units. Ms. Goodman gave details of design
proposed under two options.
Regarding eligibility, low income limits as established under
MHFA standards, presented in chart form, were reviewed. Three in-
come mix options were described and Ms. Goodman noted the new State
Rental Funding Program, SHARP, will be used if available, in addition
to other State and Federal funding.
Mr. Eddison raised the question of procedures in the case of in-
come increased over prescribed limits for low - income tenants. Ms.
Goodman responded that under Ch. 707 tenants whose incomes exceed the
limits would become ineligible and would move into moderate income
units. She added that the moderate income limits, set by the Town,
could be adjusted. She also noted that Mass. Ch. 707 limits for
lower income have been revised recently.
Ms. Elbing went on to explain that in order to ensure the Town's
long -term interest in the property, GBCD proposes the use of a "re--
ver t er" so that subsequent to the repayment of the mortgage financing,
the property would revert to the Town. This would ensure that if the
Town wants to reclaim the property for another use, or control its
future use as housing it would be able to do so. She outlined the
financial scheme proposed as follows: Funding from public sources
will be sought from:
MHFA -- tax - exempt morgag e financing,
Mass. Chapter 707 or Federal Section 8 rental assistance;
and SHARP - a new Mass. Housing Assistance Program; in
addition to equity financing through syndication of the
property.
Renaissance Roger Tackef, f , Chairman of the Board of Renaissance Properties,
presented that firm's proposal. He prefaced his presentation by noting
his frustration with the RFP process and resentment with the political
lobbying by telephone calls, ads and letters of one of the three finalists.
He explained the three - tiered proposal for 36 rental units, with
buy -back option for the Town. Regarding long -term management control,
Renaissance would take responsibility for management, with citizen com-
mit tee and neighborhood involvement. Renaissance has no objection to
Town Control /retention of the Franklin ballf ield.
He outlined a suggested procedure for tenant selection, which would
also be under Town control. Regarding changes to the existing building,
he said there would be no demolition and no changes other than required %00
repairs.
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He f elt that Renaissance had addressed all issues in the Town' s re-
- quest for housing proposals; and_ -, that as one of the most experienced
development firms s in the ston area dealing mainly-. w ,th "- .cmversion
of unused - schools,- is qualif i.e - d , 'f br the entire range of development
act ivit ies .- , Ho ..noted that t . pro j" ect would bye private ly f unded 'pre --'
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clud - ing. the need f or impos` 1'O'n of govetrnmen:t. guide._'tnes " - which he felt
could be' inappr oprla t - e in that - neighborhood. _ -
Mr... Tackef f responded to questions from the Board related to fi-
nancing procedures and the disparity in the number of units originally
and currently proposed. In answer to Mr.- Marshall's question about the
firm's major experience being condominium development, Mr. Tackett said
that although condo development would be more profitable, it-had not ap-
peared to be the Town's desire, so- such proposal was excluded. He said
the Renaissance's proposal was for market --rate housing development, with
profits to be used by the Town to subsidize affordable housing.
Richard Omohun.dro , presenting-the Assemblies of God Christian Assembly
Center Proposal, was introduced by Rev. Harvey Meppelink. of God
Mr. Omohundro stated that based on ben ef its to the Town, financial Chr. . Ctr .
benefits and the least impact on the neighborhood, he felt the Christian
Center Proposal to be the best . offer for use of the school. He added
that service provided would be an impact for good to the entire Town;
and, also, that the character of the neighborhood would be preserved
if operations are to continue..
He noted that the Church's offer for outright purchase or for a
ten -year leasing arrangement 'offered the best financial return to the
T own . He expressed hope that the 'Board would follow the recommendation
of the Franklin School Committee whose selections had been the Christian
Center, Renaissance and GBCD,, in that or der . He added that the Christian
Center is in f avor of provision of of f ordable housing but f elt that other
locations f or that use could be found in Town; whereas, the School loca-
tion is uniquely suited f or the Church use. He compared the benefits of
that use to the other two proposals.
He. suggested investment of the $750, 000 offered with use of the in-
terest f or subsidization and asked that the Center not be f orced to leave
the Town for the sake of les & than forty units of housing.
To Mr. McLaughlin' s question, Rev. Meppelink responded that the
Church is interested in acquiring not only the building but at least
ten acres of the land for a parking area and f or use as a playground
under Town control but which would be maintained by the Church.
Regarding the leasing concept at $50, 000/year, Mr. McLaughlin re-
ported that the Committee had questioned committing the building for ten
years and asked if a five --year leasing period had been considered. Rev.
Meppelink said it would be considered.
Mrs. Battin read the report of the Planning Board, dated December
14 1984, which expressed support for the GBCD as the designated de-
veloper. The Planning Board favored this proposal as the one most
likely to produce low and moderate income housing and urged the Se-
lectmen to continue the Town's to the provision of afford-- -
able housing.
William Spencer expressed support of the GBCD proposal on behalf
.•. of the Fair Housing Committee and the Committee's letter to the Board,
dated December 13, 1984, to that effect.
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Eleanor Klauminz er , of the Planning Board's Housing Needs Sub- -
Committee, also spoke in favor on the GBCD proposal on behalf of the
:Subcommittee. She noted that Franklin School is one of a limited
number of Town resources which could be used for housing and has
unique values appropriat to that use with respect to location in
a low- density area which has. no other such units. She expressed
support of GBCD as the best provider of affordable housing,
James McLaughlin, Chairman of the Lexington Housing Authority,
referred to the two active committees now involved in housing; the
Housing Authority and LExHAB, and recommended to the Board that no
other housing committee be formed in addition to those existing.
He pointed out the need to care f.,or one parent households and
to provide more three - bedroom units in Town and hoped that LExHAB
will be involved in the Franklin process as it has. been with Muzzey.
Jean Gaudet, Chairman of LExHAB, said that her Board had not
formally discussed the Franklin proposals; and, therefore, she was
not prepared to make a position statement on its behalf .
Mrs. Battin opened the meeting to questions from the audience.
Muriel Ward, 23 Farmcr est avenue, spoke in favor of the Church
use, noting financial benefits to the Town.
Donna DiLuna, 11 Wellington Lane Avenue, stated as a parent of .
students at the Center that she was pleased with the superior quality
of education offered.
Gail Colwell, Precinct 9 Town Meeting Member, expressed support
of a housing use, stating that Franklin is one of the few appropriate
sites for such use in Town; whereas, the Church could locate elsewhere.
Ione Garing, League of Women Voters, noted that no League posi-
tion had been taken, but referring to the Housing Goals, felt that
Lexington should continue to focus on the issue of affordable housing.
James Barry, Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member, noted the fine condi-
tion of the school building and was opposed to a change to housing,
basing his opposition on impact on sewer /water services; parking /traf-
f i.c impact. He noted that only ten of the units would be subsidized
under GBCD proposal. He felt the money realized from purchase by the
Church could be better used toward affordable housing elsewhere in Town.
Jack Briggs, 5 Sherman Street, parent of a student at the Center,
noted the quality of education and the offering of other services and
supported the Church use.
Phillip Cooper, 12 Scott Road, referred to a financial analysis
of the five final proposals; and based upon that, expressed support
of the Church use. He noted service to the Community provided by the
Center.
John Butler, 248 Lincoln Street, Counselor to Youth at the Center,
stated that after coming home after service in the Armed Forces, he
had found answers to his needs through the Church and asked for sup-
port for the Center.
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Mr., Sweetman, 1071 Massachusetts Avenue, felt that the community
should have all religions represented and supported the stay of the
Church -.
Robert Whyte, 11 Allen Street, presented a letter in opposition
to use of Franklin for housing and in favor of continued Church use.
The letter was signed by fifty -six residents of the area who opposed
GBCD' s proposed demolition of a portion of the school and favored no
changes to the building. He noted traffic impact resultant from a
housing use and requested that a traffic study be done. He felt
that the Franklin School Conversion Committee's recommendation for
the Church use should be given more consideration by the Board.
Florence Batur in , Precinct 5 Town Member, felt that the Town
must honor its commitment to provision of low /moderate income. housing.
Mrs. Cooper, 12 Scott Road, stated that her experience in real
estate indicated to her that the location is not appropriate for
subsidized housing and the neighborhood should not be asked to be
impacted with lower income housing .
Leo McCabe, 17 Hamblen Street, said as a former resident of
subsidized hou sing , approved of the location for such use.
Edith Sandy, 353 North Emerson Road, projected the growth of the
Christian Center as with Grace Chapel and. questioned whether it could
be housed at Franklin in that event.
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Rita Lamberg , .44 Philip . Road , also spoke df dif f iculties imposed
upon neighborhoods by subsidized housing and - proposed using funds from
the sale to the Church to aid with subsidies elsewhere. She noted as-
sistance given by Townspeople; i.e., counseling of youth, and asked
that the Church.be allowed to stay.
Don Wilson, LEXHAB and Housing Authority Member, suggested a ten -
year leasing option to give time to .reassess. He also noted the pos-
sibility of the Church outgrowing Franklin. He requested review of
the Fair Housing Policy.
Jewel Doiron, 5 Park Street, felt that Town -wide needs were
better met by the Christian Center and that it should be allowed
to remain in Lexington.
Jean Gaudet stated as an individual that she agreed with Don
Wilson regarding a leasing arrangement, possibly for five or seven
years with review of other housing experiences at that time. She
also felt that parking and traffic impact should be explored.
Albert Zab in , 1 Page Road, noted the importance of the 1979
Housing Policy which was clearly the voice of Town Meeting. He op-
posed the concept of a short-term lease and felt that decision should
be made now.
Kevin McLaughlin, 64 Baskin Road a ninth grade student from Clarke
Junior High School, asked if the playing field would be available for
soccer activity in the event the Christian Center is chosen as the
designated developer.
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Mr.. McLaughlin responded that the Center had given assurance that
there will be access to the field on an unrestricted basis. Mr.
Hutchinson added that he will recommend that the land be retained
in Town ownership.
Clare Goetz, 15 Garfield Street, spoke as a working parent in
favor of day --care provisions, with respect to conditions and treat-
ment of children.
Gloria Holland, 38 Webster Road, was told by Rev. Meppelink that
25% of the congregation are Lexingtonians .
Leonara Zola, Human Services Committee, spoke as an individual
about her concerns regarding housing of the growing elderly popula-
tion and relayed the support of the Committee for affordable housing
at Franklin.
William Hayes, speaking for the Lexington Interfaith Corp.,
noted the dif f icult ie s of persons of good will in making. a dent in
the existing housing problem without government subsidy and accompanying
requirements. He also stated that having adopted .a Housing Pol cy and
the requirements. of Ch. 774, the Town is under obligation to continue
its efforts in that regard. He said the Board should look closely at
what it intends to advance for Franklin School.
Helen Lukash, 26 Brookside Avenue, referred to projected increase
in school enrollment and supported a leasing arrangement to allow
time to evaluate that aspect.
Mr. Clough, Chairman of the School Committee, responded that
schools are currently operating at 60% capacity and that one more
school building will be closed, still leav ing the Town with ample
capacity for many years. He hoped the Selectmen would endorse the
GBCD proposal.
The following also spoke in favor of continued operation of the
Assembly of God Christian Center in the Franklin School and in op-
position to a housing use:
Sheryl Tavilla,
Richard Egan,
Richard Cerrato,
Thomas Ryan,
John R omme if ang er ,
9 John Poulter Road
92 B los somcr est Road
34 Allen Street
46 Farmc.rest Avenue
2 5 � Hi llt op Road
June Hatfield, 101 Blossomcrest Road; Catherine Whyte, 11 Allen
Street; and Mary Numeier, , 2 Pitcairn Place; expressed. concern with the
aesthetic impact of the demolition proposed by GBCD.
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John Tavilla, 9 John Poulter Road, said he felt that the housing
use would result in devaluation of surrounding property.
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Motion was mad'c by-Mr. Sacco and seconded for purposes of dis-
cussion by Mr McLaughlin to consider leasing of the Franklin School
Building to the Assembly of God Christian Center.
Mr. Marshall stated the he would propose an alternate motion
to accept the proposal of Greater Boston Community Development, Inc.,
f or housing at the Franklin School,
Mr. Eddison agreed that the Christian Center proposal would
seem an attractive option but doubted that the growth momentum of the
Church would allow the Town any future options. He felt the leasing
arrangement would really mean turning the building over to the Church.
Mr. Sacco referred to mistakes realized through the experiences
of Hancock and 'Muz z_ey conversions and advocated a. �.f ive - to ten; -year
period to allow time to see where the concept of provision of afford-
able housing .has led. He urged support of his motion.
Mr. McLaughlin, referring to his intitial position in favor of
the Renaissance proposal, said he had changed his recommendation to
support the Church proposal since he would prefer to see affordable
housing units scattered throughout the Town rather than concentrated.
He considered both. proposals to be close with, respect to financial
return and f elt that the $_1 to $75, 000, 00/year which would be
realized from the Church offer should not be discounted. He recom-
mended waiting for evaluation of ' the Muzzey experience before com-
mitment to additional- housing and question use of public funds for
moderate income units with the relatively few . units of low income
housing proposed.
He referred to public services offered by the Christian Center;
such as day care and to the neighborhood support of the Center opera-
tion and recommneded the leasing option with possible future use for
elderly housing.
Mrs. Battin said she would stand behind her long - standing com-
mitment to affordable housing. in Lexington and would vote for the
GBCD proposal..
Mr. Marshall stated- that in his platform: a.t the last el-eotion.
he had made a commitment to affordable housing and would support
the housing proposal. He added that he disagreed that the use
would cause lowered values in the neighborhood as was claimed by
a resident He congratulated the Franklin. Committee on its work
in preparing its report and recommendations but said he would go
with his long-standing commitment to housing. Regarding using
monies realized from leasing of the property for funding other
subsidized housing, he pointed out the lack of such units to sub-
sidize. He felt Muzzey was working well .and that decision should
made on Franklin at this time. He said he would vote for GBCD .
Mr. Eddison also appreciation for the excellent
work of the Franklin Committee but pointed out that the Board is
not obligated to accept its recommendations. He also disputed
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comments that the GBCD proposal would devaluate property in the
neighborhood . He pointed out that importance of meeting Fair
Housing Goals and that the Town is obligated to provide af --
fordable housing while working toward these identif iable goals.
On this basis, he stated that he would vote for GBCD.
The Chairman called for the vote on Mr. Sacco's motion to
negotiate with the Christian Center on a leasing arrangement for
the Franklin School.
The motion did not carry, with Mrs. Batt in , Mr. Marshall and
Mr. Eddison voting in the negative.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 to 2 , with
Mr. Sacco and Mr. McLaughlin voting in the negative, to negotiate
with Greater Boston Community Development, Inc. , on its proposal
for conversion of the Franklin School.
In response to Mr. McLaughlin's request, the Town Manager
said that a list of Muzzey condominium buyers can be published
at the time of closing; hopefully, before Town Meeting time.
Rev. Meppelink said the Church will submit to the vote of
the Board in favor of GBCD but asked consideration of a one-year
extension beyond the September ,1985 , terninat ion date of the Church's
lease of Franklin, He also asked for the Town's assistance in find-
ing land in Lexington for construction of his Church..
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adj ourn
at 10:45 p.m.
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