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\;\\C6 Wf SELECTMEN'S MEETING OMNI ‘4 August 12, 1985 qi; 1 1 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, August 12, 1985', in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Marshall, Mrs. Battin, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Edd is on, Mr. Dailey; Acting Town Manager Ms. Adler, Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. Mr. Marshall explained the relationship between the first two agenda items; duly advertised public hearings on the petitions for interchanging locations of Busa Liquors and Vinebrook Bottle Shop. The Chairman opened the Public Hearing on the petition of Alfred S. Public Busa for change of location of his retail package goods store, Busa Liquors, Hearing, from 131 Massachusetts Avenue to 55 Bedford Street. Busa Liquo Howard Wayne, Esquire, and Mr. Busa were present. Change of Mr. Wayne explained that the purpose of the changes, in both cases, was Location because of estate planning. Messrs. Busa had been advised to exchange loca- tions ora- tions to do with their sons coming into the businesses. Mr. Marshall asked for any questions or comments from members of the Board, or any statements in favor or in opposition to Mr. Busa's petition. There being none, the Chairman declared the hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Alfred S . Busa for change of location of Busa Bros. Liquors, Inc. from Pa` 131 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, to 55 Bedford Street Lexington, subject to approval by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Marshall opened the Public Hearing on the petition of Daniel P. Public Busa for change of location of his retail package goods store, Vinebrook Hearing Bottle Shop, from 55 Bedford Street to 131 Massachusetts Aveneu. Vinebrook Mr. Busa was present. Bottle Shot The purpose of the change, as explained by Attorney Wayne, was because of Change of estate planning issues. Location There being no questions or comments from members of the Board and no statements in favor or in opposition to the petition, the Chairman declared the hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Daniel P. Busa for change of location of Vinebrook Corporation d/b/a Vinebrook Bottle Shop, from 55 Bedford Street, Lexington, to 131 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, subject to approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve minutes of Minutes Selectmen's Meetings on May 13, June 3, June 17, July 15, July 29 , 19 85. Those voting were those in attendance at specific meetings. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, with regret, to accept Resign. of the resignation of William R. Page from the Advisory Committee on Cable Tele- Wm. R. Pagi pow vision, effective August 5, 1985. A letter expressing the appreciation of the CATV Comm. Board for his lengthy service on the CATV Committee and other committees will be sent to Mr. Page. Yi -2- Contract Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute Street 86-2-E Resurfacing Contract #86-2-E, with Starrett Paving Corporation, in the Starrett amount of $839,335.13, awarded at the Selectmen's Meeting on July 15, 19 85. ,,, ow Contract Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the award, 86--4-E subject to approval of Town Counsel as to form, and execute Contract #86-4-E, J.Farmer with J. Farmer & Company, Inc. 219R S. Main Street, Middleton, MA, for con- & Co. struction of two soccer fields at the Lincoln Street recreation area. It was noted that construction costs will be lower than anticipated and DPW Director Tonaszuck was complimented for this successful effort, which he reported was due to obtaining fill for less money than had been estimated for the Lincoln Street work. Contract Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the award of 86-3-E Contract #86-3-E, to J. T. & C. Construction Company, Inc. 14 Appleton Street, J.T.&C. N. Andover, MA, for street, drain, sidewalk, and water construction on various Constr.Co. streets in the Town, in the amount of $330,054 .00. State Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was vo ted to authorize the Town Funds, Manager to file application for State funds in the amount of $24,750, to be Millbr. used with other moneys for the design and construction of connection to the Vall. MDC Millbrook Valley Relief Sewer. sewer Mr. Tonaszuck reported on delays in the construction schedule and the contractor's estimate that work should be completed past the Meriam Street Parking Lot by Labor Day. Battle Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint the follow- Green ing Battle Green Guides, for terms to expire on June 1 , 19 86: Guides Daniel L. Alpert 3 Fairfield Drive Curtis Anderson 9 Summit Road Peter Cohen 10 Oakland St. Katherine E. Dapice 4 Marshall Rd. Mark Dickson 16 Middleby Rd. Steven Ford 4 Grove St. Jordan Goldman 11 B rent Rd. Lynn Harris 70 Middle S t. Richard John 150 B rat tl e St. , Cambridge 02138 Joel Pedlikin 5 Coach Road Philip Pedlikin 5 Coach Road Andrew Saks 11 Blake Rd. Amy Slade 52 Webb St. Arthur Slade 52 Webb St. Megan Spann 60 Freemont S t. Thomas S till e 5 Hawthorne Road Traffic Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the following items: traffic items to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for its review and Trask recommendations: The request of Robert p. Trask, for installation of a "No Left Turn" sign at Mar r e t t Road and W al th am Street intersection. ,M, North St. The request and petition of North Street residents for exclusion of heavy trucking trucking on North Street. IP14 Selectmen's Meeting August 12, 1985 r'' Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the appli- 1-day Liq. cation of W. R. Grace Company Recreation Association for One Day Liquor Lic.W.R. License on August 29, 1985, for a farewell party for an employee. Grace Eric Clarke, representing the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, was TSAC Reports present for review of the Committee's reports on several traffic items. The Committee recommended approval of Mr. Maclnnes, Lexington School Worhten Rd. Department, for installation of a crosswalk on Worthen Road at the point of crosswalk the access path to the Lincoln Street Fields and that cross-walk warning Maclnnes signs to alert 'motorists be posted at appropriate distances on Worthen Road on both sides. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of James R. Maclnnes, Administrative Assistant for Business, Lexington School Department, for installation of a cross-walk and appropriate warning signs on Worthen Road. It was also voted that the crosswalk be monitored by the Police and School Departments as to the effectiveness of these traffic safety measures. Reverend Meek's request for restriction of parking spaces on Massachusetts Avenue, at the north end of the Hancock Church driveway exit, and the Committee's recommendation to deny the request were reviewed. The Committee proposed re- versal of the entrance/exit pattern of the rear parking lot to remedy the sight distance problems encountered when leaving the parking area. A one-year trial of this circulation pattern was suggested. Meek reques Mrs . Battin noted that the Center Revitalization Committee was to have Hancock Ch. reviewed Mr. Meek's request at its meeting on September 12, but felt sure the Committee would concur with resolution of the problem in this manner. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommenda- tions for denial of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee on the request of Peter Hunt Meek, Senior Minister of the Hancock United Church of Christ, for removal of parking spaces at the exit from the Church's parking lot. The Committee's suggestion for circulation pattern reversal will be transmitted to Mr. Meek Regarding the verbal request of Rosemary Johnston, made at the Public Curve Ahead Information Meeting on Hancock Street Improvement Plans in June '85, for sign,Hancock installation of a "Curve Ahead" sign on Hancock Street, at the approach to St. ,Johns ton Adams Street, proceeding toward the Center, Dr. Clarke reported that in a meeting with Ms. Johnston, the Committee had been unable to identify a problem which could be alleviated or eliminated by such signing. The Committee recommended no action on Ms. Johnston's request. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that no action will be taken on the request of Rosemary Johnston, 58 Hancock Street, requesting warn- ing to motorists of a curve in Hancock Street near Adams Street. It was pointed out that as discussed at the June Public Mee t ing, investigation as to the need for additional Police monitoring of the speed limit will be undertaken. Mrs. Loring Batchelder was present for review of her request for control of speeders on Shade Street. Dr. Clarke reported that it appears most of the Shade St. speedingoccurs at night andgave the Committee's recommendation that a - ellow speeders g y centerline be painted at Shade Street and Weston Street. The Committee also felt that Police monitoring, especially during the periods around 5:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. should be implemented. e 5 -4- , Mrs. Batchelder stated that there are also speeding violations during the daytime hours and expressed her concerns about the likelihood of a serious accident in her area. She now felt that warning signs, as she had suggested in her letter, would be of no use, since they are constantly re-- mow moved when installed. She asked that shrubbery, which inhibits sight dis- tances , be trimmed back, especially when in full bloom. The increased problem with speeding had started following the recent resurfacing of Shade Street. Dr. Clarke noted Capt. Withrow's statement that this is not an unusual occurence after street resurfacing. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recom- mendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee to institute traffic safety measures to alleviate the problem of speeding motorists on Shade Street: by the painting of a yellow centerline at Shade Street 'end Weston Street; by patrolling and monitoring by the Police Department during evening hours; and by trimming of shrubbery along the road where necessary to improve sight distances. Ms . Adler will confer with Police Chief Furdon regarding Police coverage during the periods identified as being especially bad. Board members expressed appreciation to Dr. Clarke for interruption of his vacation to attend the meeting, for the ongoing hard work of the commit- tee and for its assistance to the Board. CRC recom- Mrs. Battin reported to the Board on recommendations of the Center mendations Revitalization Committee on several issues. Parking/ Creation of a Parking/Traffic Committee Traffic Since the CRC will be dissolved following f ullf illment of its Charge, Committee the Committee saw the need for, a body to anticipate and explore traffic/ parking problems, i.e. impacts from zoning changes and new development, and mo to develop innovative solutions to traffic problems. A proposal for the formation of such a Committee, po s. ibly by reconstituting of the Traffic Safety Committee with an expanded role, will be included in the CRC's final report to the Board of Selectmen. The Traffic Committee would be asked to review and consider this concept. Jaywalking Jaywalking in the Center Mrs. Battin reported that the business community and the Center Revitali- zation Committee are opposed to enforcement by means of fines for jaywalking. It was f el t that this procedure would remove Police Officers from traffic duty and would have a detrimental effect on tourism. The Committee recommends more publicity and public education, i. e. signs, flyers to be left on parked cars and handed to pedestrians, stickers on store doors, and the "embarassment factor": loudspeakers. Installation of additional crosswalks to inhibit illegal crossings by high school students and others was suggested and will be further explored by the CRC. A review of the Center traffic light "walk" cycle, to see if the phasing can be improved, was also suggested. Mr. Marshall was in favor of fines as a deterrent to jaywalking. Mr. Eddison advocated a program for public awareness and education, such as reminders and alerts before implementing procedures such as harassment and fines. He questioned the use of flyers because of the resultant litter. Mrs. Battin again stated the recommendation of the CRC for a program of education in some form rather than enforcement by Police with more vigorous methods such as fines. ..rt Mr. McLaughlin requested a report from the Police Department on enforce- ability nforce- abitity of the Pedestrian Laws and its recommendations on methods. Mrs. Battin suggested that Capt. Withrow be asked for his ideas , noting that he had previously stated the difficulties of enforcement. Selectmen's Meeting ✓✓✓ August 12, 1985 m Regarding additional crosswalks, Mr. McLaughlin asked that the CRC and the Traffic Committee be asked to explore the possibility of a crosswalk on Waltham Street (near Peking Gardens) in addition to the suggested crosswalk on Mass. Avenue near Muz zey Street. Removal of parking space, corner of Meriam St./Mass. Avenue Meriam/Mass Ave.parking Mrs. Battin reported that a majority of CRC members were opposed to the space removal of the first space at Meriam Street on Massachusetts Avenue. She and Mr. Eddison, as the minority, felt that the space should be retained for cars only, since trucks and vans appear to be the major visual problem for cars exiting Meiiam Street. She informed the Board that from April, 19 83, to April, 1984, there had been seven motor accidents at that intersection. Two had involved cars hitting the crosswalk warning sign, which has since been relocated. Motion was made by Mrs. Battin, seconded by Mr. Eddison, to exclude trucks and vans in that parking space. Mr. McLaughlin was opposed to making a decision on the issue at that time, without an opportunity to review a written report. He requested informa- tion on the rationale of the position of the majority of the Committee. The Town Manager will be asked to provide a report to the Board on the legal aspects of a truck/van ban and for definitions of vehicles. The motion did not carry. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table decision on removal of the parking space pending report by the Town Manager. rft Meter Minder The business community and the Center Revitalization Committee both Meter Mind- supported more enforcement and monitoring of meters regarding overtime viola- ers tions, meter feeding etc. feeling it was needed to ensure the success of the metering program. Chief Furdon had stated that the monitoring could be done by Police Cadets. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted its position in con- currence with that of the Center Revitalization Committee: that law enforce- ment of parking meter regulations in Lexington Center is necessary. The Center Revitalization Committee will review the suggestion of mer- Nightime chants, as reported by Mr. Marshall, that parking meters on Mass. Avenue be metering operational after 6:00 p.m. in the evening. Patrons of restaurants, movies Lex.Ctr. and stores do not use the back lot, and may not be aware that it is available to them at no charge. It was felt that ongoing metering would increase the use of those spaces at night and relieve the parking situation on Mass. Avenue. Ms. Adler reported that Mary McDonough, Town Clerk, had reviewed the sug- Local Re- gested changes to the proposed Redistricting Scheme. Mr. Marshall reviewed districtin, conclusions reached on the matter on July 29, and suggestions for revision Plan presented by citizens at that time. The three suggested changes were outlined as follows: Keeping Worthen Road East and Barrett Road in Precinct 2, rather than transferred to Precinct 3; transferring Maguire Road and Westview Street into -6- _(Y Precinct 7, rather than Precinct 9; keeping the end of Lowell Street and North Street in Precinct 5, rather than Precinct 6. Ms. Adler said that the Town Clerk felt there to be no appropriate way .w.o to accommodate the suggestion concerning Worthen Road East/Barrett Road, al- though she was sympathetic to issues that were raised concerning neighborhood cohesiveness, but that it would be possible to keep all of Lowell Street and North Street in Precinct 5. Regarding the change proposed for Maguire Road and Westview Street, Miss McDonough had not recommended it. Mr. Eddison presented an alternate precinct delineation which he felt would accomplish keepting the households on Westview Street in Precinct 7. He proposed a boundary down Rte. 128 to the railroad tracks; following the tracks to Hartwell Avenue; and then down the Kiln Brook to the Bedford Line. The Board was in agreement with Mr. Eddison's proposed rearrangement of precinct lines if they prove to be in compliance with State population guidelines. The Town Clerk had said the resident number change involved was insignificant. The final vote on acceptance of the plan must be taken before September 30 and will be scheduled for the meeting on September 9. Since a full Board will not be present at that meeting, Mr. Marshall asked for a sense of the Board on the proposed map, including the July 29th Lowell/North Streets change and Mr. Eddison suggested change regarding Precincts 7 and 9. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted its intent to accept the Local Redistricting Plan, as amended to incorporate both those changes. Mr. Hutchinson will be asked to provide a report on the plan on Septem- ber 9 and recommendations, based on State requirements for the implementation date. To avoid the possibility of using two voting lists, the Board seeks re- assurance that no State election using the old plan would occur after a Town election using the new plan. ,r„, Ms. Adler reported that per State requirement, the old plan must be used in 1986 and the new plan implemented no later than January 1, 1988. Cosgrove Mr. Marshall informed the Board that he would be meeting with a represen- land tative of Boston Investment & Development Corporation on August 13, for explana- tion of a proposal for the development, under Comprehensive Permit issued by the State, of the Cosgrove land on Hartwell Avenue. Mr. Marshall asked that a report be developed on the implications of the State law, which would allow the developer to override local zoning laws in cer- tain cases, if 20% low income housing is provided in the development. A meeting of the Board with the Planning Board, Board of Appeals and Con- servation Commission will be scheduled for discussion of the matter. Pension Mr. Marshall reported on his attendance, with Ms. Adler, at the August 6th Hearing hearing on pension system legislation (H6422), and summarized testimony he gave at that hearing. Exec. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by roll call vote, Mr. Mar- Session shall, Mrs. Battin, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of land negotiations, with no intent to resume open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:38 p.m. A true record, Attest: Lon . Snow A Executive Clerk frr VP) v SELECTMEN'S MEETING 1,69) August 26, 1985 A regular meeting of the Board '©f Selectmen was held on Monday, August 26, 1985, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Marshall, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Dailey; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Ms . Adler, Assistant to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. At 7;30 p.m. , the Chairman opened a Public Hearing on the petition of Public the Boston Edison Company for permission to erect one pole on Columbus Street.Hearing, Mr. Chisholm representing Boston Edison Company, was present, explained the Edison proposed installation at the request of the Town, to provide more light at pole, Colu] the end of the cul-de-sac. bus St. Mr. Marshall noted the memorandum from the Director of Public Works recommending in favor of the petition. There were no statements in favor. Mr. Marshall asked for any statements in opposition. Mr. and Mrs . John Maguire, 30 Columbus Street voiced opposition as stated in a letter to the Board, dated August 21, 19 85. Mr. Maguire noted that two existing poles at #27 and #33, in close proximity to the proposed new pole location could be used for lighting, saving expenditure of Town funds and avoiding the visual impact of an additional pole in that area. Mr. Hutchinson referred to the previous request of another neighbor, Mr.s. Asp, who had objected to additional lighting in front of the Spector residence at 27 Columbus Street. In order to reach a consensus in the mem neighborhood, the residents had been polled on the proposal top lace the light at #30 and at that time, all seemed to be in favor. B,ichard Maguire, 33 Columbus Street and Steve Barbera, 28 Garfield Street stated their preference for the light at #30, the Maguire property. Mr'. jlagu±re noted that if installed at his property, the light would be close enough to shine into his house. There being no further statements in favor or in opposition, the Chairman declared the hearing closed. The Chairman opened the matter up to discussion. In response to Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Hutchinson stated that the cost of a new pole, in addition to the electrical. costs, would be $50/year for 20 years, Mr. Dailey noted that it appeared that the good intentions of the Town were not well taken by all Columbus Street residents and suggested that more thought on the proposal would be warranted. Mr, Marshall also felt that effort be made to get a better feeling about what the residents want for lighting and added that he would not be opposed to another exploration to find out their preferences. 'Upon motion duly made and seconded , it was voted to table action on the petition of the Boston Edison Company for pole location on Columbus Street. At 7:40 p.m. , the Chairman opened the Public Hearing on the petition of Public the New England Telephone Company to obtain a grant of location for ins Calla-- Hearing, tton o g conduit on Mass. Avenue near Pelham Road. N.E.Tel. r., Mr. Drury, representing the Telephone Company, explained the proposal, conduit, and Mr. Marsh all noted the memorandum from the Director of Public Works, Mass. Ave. recommending favorably on approval. 1s . Blanchard, 1310 Massachusetts Avenue, asked for clarification of details of the proposal regarding the degree of impact on her property. The Chairman suggested, in the interest ❑f time, that Mr. Drury explain the project to Ms . Blanchard and point out the location affected, and adjourned LCA the hearing briefly for that purpose. Public - At 7:44 p.m., Mr. Marshall opened the Public Hearing on the petition Hearing- of the Boston Edison Company for permission to install conduit and manholes ""r Edison, at various locations on Bedford Street, near the Bedford line. Mr. Marshall Bedford St. noted a memorandum in favor of approval from the Director of Public Works . conduit Mr. Chisholm explained the project which would increase the capacity of electrical service to the Town of Bedford at at the same time using existing duct lines to upgrade service to Lexington. In response to Ms . Miller's question about the impact of the construction on wetlands and on the stone wall on the easterly side, Mr. Chisholm stated that neither wetlands nor the wall would be affected. Ms . Segal expressed concerns about whether her driveway would be usable during the construction and about possible damage to the s to newdll. Mr. Chisholm said work would be completed next month and would take about 10 days, and that at no time would residents be denied access via their driveways. He added that the stonewall would not be disrupted by the construction. Any damage done to sidewalks and driveways will be repaired by the Edison Company. There being no further statements in favor or in opposition, Mr. Marshall declared the hearing closed. lir. Dailey asked for assurance from the Edison Company with respect to uninterrupted access over driveways and concerns expressed about damage to the stone wall. Mr. Chisholm replied that the work would be done in the roadway, as far away, as possible from the stone wall and that driveways would be usable through- out the construction. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of the Boston Edison Company for a grant of location for conduit and manhole mow ins,tallatio ns on Bedford Street from Hartwell Avenue to the Bedford Town line. Permission is subject to obtaining a State Permit for the work, since Bedford Street is a State road and that in the event the sidewalk is damaged, the entire width and length shall be resurfaced by the Boston Edison Company. The Chairman asked that the Boston Edison Company be as sensitive as possible to the concerns expressed by residents. Mass.Ave. The Public Hearing on the New England Telephone petition for installation conduit of conduit in Massachusetts Avenue near Pelham Road was resumed. (cant'd) Ms. Blanchard said the proposal had been adequately explained and that she had no opposition to the project. There being no further statements in favor or in opposition, and no questions from the Board, the Chairman declared the hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the ; petition of the New England Telephone Company for permission to lay and maintain ap- proximately 365 feet northerly of Perham Road northwesterly then southerly approximately 255 feet to existing manhole 13. Battle Cornelius Cronin, Director of Guides , was present to inform the Board of Green the successful completion by Jennifer Marx, Sandor Zapolin and Joel Bines of Guides training and examination as Battle Green Guides. He noted that Senior Guide Arthur Slade had given the examinations and that the Lexington Lions Club had donated the tricorn hats the guides will wear. 11) Selectmen's Mee ting August 26, 1985 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Licenses as Battle Green Guides for the following: - Jennifer Marx 4 Carriage Drive Sandor Zapolin 46 Asbury Street Joel Bines 36 Clarke Street Jennifer Marx was present and received her license from Chairman Marshall. She was congratulated by Board members and Mr. Marshall acknowledged the fine performance of the Guides as representatives of the Tawn to tourists and ex- pressed appreciation to Mr. Cronin for his contribution to Lexington as Director of Guides. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of Battle the Sisters ,ofCharity of Montreal, "Grey Nuns" for use of the Battle Green Green on Sunday, September 29, 1985, for activities in conjunction with a Peace Vigil, Grey Nun co-sponsored by the "Grey Nuns" with the Lexington Clergy Association and the Peace Lexington Committee for a Nuclear Weapons Freeze. Vigil Fermiss io n was also granted for a Peace Walk by participants beginning at the Town Hall, proceeding through Lexington Center and on to the Green. An informational meeting with Boston Investment and Development Corpora- BIDC on tion representatives, to provide information on a proposed development of 9/9 the Cosgrove land at Hartwell Avenue, was scheduled for September 9th in Estabrook Hall . pm A meeting with members of the Lexington Golf Club, regarding the Club's Lex.Golf request for purchase of Town land for off-street parking, was scheduled for Club 9/2: September 23, 1985. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the sale of a Chiesa $1 ,500,000, 7.60% land acquisition Bond Anticipation Note of the Town, dated land NotE August 30, 1985, and payable on July 15, 1986 to John D. Chiesa, at par and accured interest is hereby confirmed. It was also voted that the relevant document, now being prepared by Town Counsel, will be executed later in the week. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute Contract Contract #86-3-F for Street, Drain, Sidewalk, Water Construction, in the amount of #86-3-E $330,054 .00, awarded on August 12, 1985 to J. T. & C. Construction Co ., Inc. The Board agreed to schedule a discussion of the Unaccepted Streets Unac.S t s Policy for September 23, 1985. Policy A Public Hearing will be advertised for the Greater Boston Community PublicHg Development!s Franklin School conversion project for September 23, 1985. GBCD Regarding the metering of the Cary Library Parking Lot, the Board re- Library viewed a proposal to advance the meter dial for 15 minutes of free parking metering for library patrons, with a total metered period of 90 minutes. Parking fees would be as follows: 1st 15 minutes - Free 2nd 15 minutes - $0.05 Next 30 minutes - $0.05 Final 30 minutes - $0.05 A\ -4- It was felt that the 90-minute period, rather than a 2-hour parking period would be adequate for library users and would discourage lunch-time parkers. The lot is being metered because of use by all-day parkers. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to amend the Traffic ,,o Rules and Regulations to include provisions for metering of the Cary Library Parking Lot with a payment schedule as stated above. Public Hg. At 8:00 p.m. , a public hearing and information session was held for Residential the purpose of establishing the residential factor for the FY86 tax rate. The Factor FY86 Town Manager explained the process whereby this action would lead to the set- ting of the tax rates and reviewed the current residential and commercial (C,I.P.) rates. He recommended the establishment of a residential factor of 90.1280, which would produce an approximate tax rate of $20.89, residential, and $30.54, C,I.P. This would represent a 2.1% increase over FY8 5, for all tax payers in the Town. Board of Assessor members William Potter and Barclay Hayes were present with Town Assessor David Stusse for presentation of the Board's recommenda- tions. 'Following review by Mr. Stusse o f the Fiscal 1986 Tax Rate Computation process; the Minimum Residential Factor Computation process; Valuations, Growth and % of Taxes by Property Class since 1982, a range of Fiscal 1986 Tax Rates was outlines. The Board of Assessor's recommended Residential Factor of Percentage Share, within a range of 100% to a minimum of 84.2594% , was 90.1280%. Mr. Marshall declared the hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt a residential factor of 90.128% for the FY1986 rax rate, as recommended by the Town Manager. Mr. Stusse requested execution by the Board of a document entitled "Classification Tax Allocation", which will notify the Dept. of Revenue of AlpoII the action of the Board in adopting the Residential Factor and percentages for each classification derived from the Computation Report. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign notification to the Dept. of Revenue of the adoption by the Board of Selectmen of a Residential Factor of 90.1280%. Precinct As reviewed at previous meetings, the Town Manager requested adoption of Redistricting a proposed Local Redistricting Plan, based on 1985 State Census figures. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt the following order: That the Town of Lexington be and hereby is divided into nine (9) precincts conforming with the requirements of paragraph (a) of Section 6 of Chapter 54 of the General Laws, bounded, described and numbered as shown on a map presented to this meeting and entitled "Precinct Map of the Town of Lexington Massachusetts Proposed Revised 9 Precinct Plan", a copy of which is filed with the minutes of this meeting. To accept the report of the number of inhabitants residing as of January 1, 1985, in the territory of each of the precincts established by' said Order, and to sign a statement setting forth said numbers as follows: _Immo " r Selectmen's Meeting August 26, 1985 -5- PRECINCT 5-PRECINCT 1 - 3313 PRECINCT 2 - 3368 PRECINCT 3 - 3387 PRECINCT 4 - 3270 ' PRECINCT 5 3131 PRECINCT 6 309 PRECINCT 7 -- 3355 PRECINCT 8 - 3316 PRECINCT 9 -- 3045 To cause to be prepared descriptions of the precincts as shown on the map described in said Order. To implement the revised precinct plan with respect to the Tawn Election to be conducted March 7, 1988. Mr. Hutchinson requested execution by the Board of Chapter 90 Grant Ch. 90 Acceptance Form for acceptance of road resurfacing funds apportioned by Road Resur- Mass . D.P.W. This item had not been listed on the agenda. facing fund Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute the Chapter 90 Grant Acceptance Form for road-resurfacing funds in the amo un t of $97,938.00. The Manager announced the possible need for the calling of a Special Special Tow Town Meeting for Town acceptance of the School Improvement Act, which would Meeting allow regional schools, or both regional and local schools , to apply for new State funding. Mr. Hutchinson reported that the Transportation Advisory Coiuruittee is LEXPRESS running a marketing scheme of free service for the first days of the school season on LEXPRESS . He had given his approval of the plan, unless the Board voiced objections. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve minutes of Minutes the Selectmen's Meeting on August 12, 19 85. 8/12/85 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the appli- Beano Lic. cation of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #2204, for renewal of License to operate Beano Games, to expire on October 31 , 1986. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the following Traffic traffic items to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for its review and items to recommendations: TSAC . the request of the Westbridge School regarding traffic safety concerns on Mass . Avenue/Pelham. Road. Westbridge Sch. and . the request of Gladys Rizza for heavy trucking ban and one-way traffic North St. on North Street from Lowell Street to the Burlington line. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the appl i ca- Theatre _Iowa tions for renewal of Town of Lexington, Sunday and Weekday Licenses , and Licenses Sate Licenses for Entertainment on Sunday, for Cinema '', II, 1794 Mass . Avenue, and for Cinema III, 10 Muzzey Street, to expire on August 31, 19 86. ?? - -6- Reports on The report of Mr. Tonaszuck, Director of Public Works and Engineering, Tree on the July 31, 1985 Tree Hearing for Sunny Knoll Avenue, Garfield Street and Hearings Emerald Street, FY86 construction streets, was reviewed. Orders of The Town Manager requested that in addition to approval of these reports, Constr. Orders of Construction for Garfield and Emerald Streets also be approved and executed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the report of the Director of Public Works and Engineering on tree removal on Garfield Street. No objections by residents were raised. Garfield S t. It was also voted to approve and execute the Order of Construction for Garfield Street. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the report SunnyKnoll of the Director of Public Works and Engineering on removal of trees on Avenue Sunny Knoll Avenue. Emerald St. Regarding proposed tree removal on Emerald Street, Bellflower Street, residents Jacqueline Twarog and James Fesler, Robert and Constance Dugan, voiced opposition to removal of all trees listed, feeling that at least one of the trees could be saved. The existing trees between the end of Emerald Street and their houses, provide screening and privacy. Mr. Hutchinson pointed out that although some trees must come down to allow for road construction, a significant number would remain for screening Ms . Twarog felt that at least one of the trees could be saved, if the roots were not damaged during construction. Mr. Tonaszuck said that that tree would not be cut with others, but could give no assurance that damage rr.� to the roots during construction would not occur. Mr. Fesler questioned the point of inviting comments from residents on tree removal i f, in fact, firm decisions had already been made on the matter. Mr. McLaughlin noted that if through comments be residents, only one tree were to be reconsidered and saved, it was worth the process. He added that some trees have to go, but others may be marginal, and possibly be saved. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it, was voted to approve the report of the Director of Public Works and Engineering on removal of trees on Emerald Street. It was also voted to approve and execute the Order of Construction for Emerald Street. Meeting It was agreed that the Board would hold meetings on September 9th and Schedule September 23rd, holding to the every two-weeks schedule for at least through September. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. A true record, Attest: VLeri;X('(A47V-C7- M rion H. Snow Executive Clerk A.00l