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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 vote. i. - 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. I"OW Selectmen's Meeting _ 3 December 3, 1984 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, -4- 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. r■■W 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. Traf f is 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 . 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, P 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 - Crosswalks - Senator Kraus Franklin 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. Selectmen's Meeting December 3, 1984 !];Z rffift 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- s, .8- - 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 M 4 - POM Selectmen's Meeting 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. A true record, Attest: f� ; r f Marion H. Snow Executive Clerk OV "N t C; R SELECTMEN'S MEETING t POOM R. December 10, 1984 A g regular meeting" eeting" of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, Decem- g 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, r ., "p- A R� -2- and proximity to the Center. 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 End P■ pool Selectmen's Meeting Common Carrier Licenses - 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: Abatement Sewer Williams 1--Day Auc . License M.M. Nejac S.T.M. Article Pine Meadows 4 M rion H. Sn6w Executive Clerk f r •, _ SELECTMEN'S MEETING 1� 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 G 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. i _2 - 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. Selectmen's Meeting Pon Common Victualler Innkeeper C:l T -3- T.T C..F. NRFS December 17, 1984 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. Comm. Carrie 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. -5-- 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 --' ■ 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. Selectmen's Meeting V �:..*�. 9 -6 - December 17, 1984 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. it mew } Q Selectmen's Meeting ;� Yr /. -7- December 17 , 1984 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. OEM 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. -8- G 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. WAO 1=0 John Tavilla, 9 John Poulter Road, said he felt that the housing use would result in devaluation of surrounding property. Selectmen's Meeting 9- December 17, 1984 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 -10- 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. now I f 3 anion H. A true record, Attest: Executive C•� r Snow Clerk .