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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
010 September 9 , 19 85
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
September 9, 1985 in Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building, at 7:30 p.m.
Chairman Marshall, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Dailey, Mr. Eddison; Mr. Hutchinson, Town
Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs. Deshler, Principal Clerk were present.
At 7:30 p.m. Chairman Marshall opened a Public Hearing on the petition of Bos.Ed
Boston Edison Company for permission to install approximately 58 feet of conduit conduit
on Concord Avenue. Carol MacManus, representative of Boston Edison, commented Hampton
on the new development of a private way called Hampton Road, which would necessi- Road
tate the installation of the 58+ feet of conduit. Mr. Marshall noted a memorand-
um in favor of approval from the Director of Public Works . There being no state-
ments in favor or in opposition, Mr. Marshall declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the installation
of approximately 58 feet of conduit on Concord Avenue by the Boston Edison Company
in order to provide electric service to a new development of a private way called
Hampton Road off Concord Avenue.
Chairman Marshall then presented a Proclamation submitted by the Lexington Alcohol/
Youth Commission to proclaim the week of Ocotber 7th as Alcohol/Drug Awareness Drug A-,
Week. Mr, Eddison requested more information on the Commission and their program wareness
Jima relating to Alcohol/Drug awareness. Nancy L. Barter, Chairman of the Lexington Week
Youth Commission spoke on how the commission has now been fortunate enough to have Oct. 7
recruited 20 energetic new volunteers to help provide their service program to 6th Prclma-
grade elementary students , Jr. High students and High School students of Lexington.tion
Mr. Dailey congratulated the L . Y . C. on the significant increase of volunteers in
their program as opposed to a a few years ago when there were only 3-4 volunteers .
Chairman Marshal remarked on the "Impressive statistic" and thanked the Lexington
Youth Commission for all their hard work.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim the week of
October 7th as Alcohol/Drug Awareness Week, as requested by the Lexington Youth
Commission.
Minuteman Commutet Bikeway proposal was then presented to the Board of Select- MtnE
men by the Chairman. Mr. Marshall referred to the letter of support for the Bike
Bikeway proposal received by the Board of Selectmen from Mr. Frederick P. Salvucci, Prps]
Secretaryof the Office of Transportation and Construction, Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, on August 28, 19 85. 'Mrs. Battin referred to Mr. Salvucci's letter
and stated that this proposal was in response to the initiative from the 4
communities of Cambridge, Arlington, Bedford and Lexington. Mrs . Battin also
referred to the detailed report on the Bikeway proposal submitted by Mr. Charles
Wyman, Conservation Director that was submitted to the Town Manager on January 31 ,
1985. Mrs . Baran then recommended that Selectman John C. Eddison, as representa-
tive to the Minuteman Bikeway Committee and she, as the only Selectman remaining,
that voted on the initial Bikeway proposal, provide at the September 23rd Board of
101111ir Selectment's meeting, the background information and a design process to provide for
the maintenance and lighting of the proposed Bikeway.
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Mr. Eddison raised the question on if there was any more up to date information
on the "abandonment issue" mentioned in Mr. Salvucci's letter, and would take
this opportunity to explore this question for the meeting of September 23rd.
Mr. Eddison also wants to have more information available to make clear as to mr0
which costs would be picked up by the proposed bond issue and which would be
picked up by the communities, before making a recommendation. Mr. Hutchinson
recommended having the discussion of the Bikeway proposal on the 23rd and
scheduling a subsequent meeting for the action vote, due to the heavy agenda items
already scheduled for the 23rd. Mr. Marshall suggested that he felt that the
Active Committee be reinstated to really screen the information on this proposal.
Mr. Dailey requested that the meeting of September 23rd be publicized so that all
citizens wishing to be heard on this issue would have an opportunity to do so.
The question of proper interaction with the other communities and the concern of
the neighborhood was initiated by Mrs . Battin. Mr. Eddison encouraged neighborhood
input on this issue and Mr. Marshall suggested that the citizenry coordinate efforts
and input.
Aug. 26 Due to the fact that 2 of the Board members had not been in attendance on the
Minutes Board of Selectmen's meeting of August 26, 1985, the motion was duly made and
Tabled seconded to table acceptance of the minutes of the August 26th meeting until
September 23, 1985 when there would be a third member of that meeting in attendance.
Sher.fLex. Mr. Marshall reported that all necessary information had not been received as
Inn Chge of Sept. 9, 1985 to vote on the Change of Manager at the Sheraton/Lexington Inn,
Mgr. 727 Marrett Road, Lexington.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table the Change of
Manager at the Sheraton/Lexington Inn, 727 Marrett Road, Lexington until all
necessary information was received. mou,
Street Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute Street Betterment
Bttrmnts assessments for Spencer Street, Wellington Lane Avenue, Meadow Brook Avenue, and
Assessmnt.Garfield Street
Special At this time, Norman Cohen, Town Counsel, submitted several additional committees
Municipal to be added to the list of classified Special Municipal Employees.: Mr. Eddison
Employees questioned the reason for these additions to the list that had been submitted to the
Additions Board in 1983. Mr. Cohen replied that these above mentioned committes had been over-
looked and were being added at this time.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, pursuant of Chapter 268A of
the General Laws , all persons who serve on the following committes are hereby
classified as special municipal employees:
Police Manual Policy Committee
Franklin School Conversion Committee
The Selectmen's Advisory Committee on Financing of the Purchase of Conservation
Land and the Acquisition of Pine Meadows Golf Course and Adjacent Land
Congregate Housing Study Committee
North. Lexington Road Improvement Study Committee
DA Appts. Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager, then recommended the approval of Natalie Johnson
for appointment to the Council on Aging and the reappointment to the Council on
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Aging of Wendall Benway, Terrance Gent and Louis Tropeano. The appointments are
to be effective immediately for a term of three years expiring June 1, 1988.
Selectmen's, Meeting September 9, 1985
olook Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted by the Board to approve Appt. of
the appointment of Natalie Johnson, 21 Captain Parker Art's , to the Council on Natalie
Aging for a term of three years, expiring June 1, 1988. Johnson
C. of A.
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted by the Board to approve
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the reappointment of Wendell Benway, 13 Holton Road; Mr. Terrance Gent, C. of A.
7 Frost Road; and Mr. Louis Tropeano, 19 Revere Road, to the Council on Aging,
effective immediately for a term of three years, expiring June 1 , 1988.
The Town Manager informed the Board of the 350th birthday of Lexington's Concord
sister community, Concord, MA. Mr. Marshall extended congratulations and 350th
recommended appopriate correspondence to Concord. Mr. Eddison was asked by Birthday
Mr. Hutchinson to draft a communique to Concord in recagnition of that commu-
nity's birthday.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to take the appropriate
steps to officially congratulate Lexington's sister community, Concord, on the
anniversary of its 350th birthday.
At this time, Mr. Hutchinson asked the Board to accept the gift to the Gift to
Recreation Department, from the William E. Maloney Foundation, Arlex Oil and Rec. Dec
V. K. Bogosian for the improvement of the lighting, at the Center Basketball Lghtng
Courts on Worthen, Road, Lexington. This is a financial and inkind donation Ctr.Bskt
from these three sources. The gift from the William E. Maloney Foundation is Ball
for $5,000.00 and will be broken down in this manner: Electrical supplies and Courts
soft fixtures - $2,700.00; new Time Clock - $50.00; 2 Trash Containers (permanent)
$250.00; 4 Park Benches - $700.00; Electrical work - $1,300.00 for a total of
$5,000.00. The gift from Arlex Oil Co. is for $1 ,500.00 for foundation work
and trenches, and the gift from V. K. Bogosian Electrical Service is for
$2,400.00 (in kind) for 4 aluminum poles. Mr. Marshall and Mr. Eddison spoke
to the generosity of the gifts.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by the Board to accept
Nith gratitude" the gifts of $5,000.00 from the William E. Maloney Foundation,
$1,500.00 from Arlex Oil Co . and $2,400.00 (in kind) from V. K. Bogosian
Electrical Service for a total of $8,900.00 to be used for the improvement of
lighting at the Center Basketball Courts on Worthen Road.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a contract MBTA
between the MBTA and the Town of Lexington to allow the Town to operate a mini- mini-bu,
bus system and it specifies that the MBTA will subsidize the program for a maxi- contrac
mum of $60,000.00.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by the Board to accept a Gift fr
gift, for no consideration, to the Town of Lexington, from Diane E. Hamilton and D.Hamil
Richard D. Hamilton of 44 Middle Street, Lexington, Massachusetts, the following R.Hamil
parcels shown on Lot 1R as Retention Areas B & C, and Lot 2R as Retention Area A of lan
shown on a subdivision plan to be recorded, of Farmhurst Section 5 dated parcels
January 17, 1984-Revised April 16, 1985 and approved by the Lexington Planning
Board on April 29, 1985.
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'slater/ Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted by the Board to accept the
Drainage instruments relating to water and drainage easements in Emerald Street; temporary
Easmnts construction easements in Emerald Street; temporary construction easements in
Sunny Knoll Avenue; and temporary construction easements in Garfield Street. It now
was also voted to execute these documents.
NESWC Mr. Hutchinson then reported that according to Walter Tonaszuck, Chairman
of North East Solid Waste Committee (NESWC) North Andover, MA, that facility is
officially taking over the plant on September 25, 1985 .
Mr. Hutchinson also reported that after meeting with the Park Service, the
Park Town has failed to reach a compromise with the Park Service Department regarding
Service the swapping of land with the Town, for the purpose of widening. Mr. Hutchinson
re: also recommended that the Board go forward on the 23rd of September with the
widening alternate solution or no solution. so that the Town can answer this problem one
way or another.
In regard to Hartwell Avenue/Bedford Street, Mr. Hutchinson reported that
Hartwell/ Boston Survey is completing data looking at the Committee's proposed downgrading
Bedford of existing plans and they should be available in the near future. The Board is
St. ,down scheduled to deal with a number of streets, traffic and the like on September 23rd.
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As many of the Town Committees and Commissions terms of office expire on
September 30, 1985, Mr. Marshall requested that as many of these appointments as
possible be made on the 23rd and that all should coordinate efforts to make these
appointments.
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Mr. Hutchinson also reported that the Senior Center had been broken into last
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weekend and that the Town was reviewing security for this building. Imo
At this time the meeting was turned over to Mr. Arthur Ullian, representative
3IDC of Boston Investment and Development Co. (BIDC) , to conduct a slide presentation
:osgrave - and, along with W. Gerald Venable of the architectural firm of Childs, Bertman,
lartwell/ Tseckares and Casendino , Inc. and William B . Kasper of BIDC, to answer questions
rood St. regarding the proposal for the development of the Cosgrove land, Hartwell Avenue/
Wood Street. The proposed number of units •to be constructed on the 11.97 acres
located on the northeast corner of Wood Street and Hartwell Avenue in Lexington,
Massachusetts , is 147 units in 4 three-story buildings. The breakdown suggested
by BIDC would be 48 one bedroom (775 sq. ft.) , 96 two bedroom (1,025 sq ft.) , and
3 three bedroom (1,425 sq. ft.) . The type of construction would be wood frame with
a combination of decorative wood shingles, and clapboard, and brick exterior.
Proposed number of parking spaces is 225. Clubhouse with recreation and exercise
facilities, pool, tennis court, and nature trail are the proposed amenities .
The representatives of both B .I.D.C. and Childs, Bertman, Tseckares and Cas endino,
Inc., Architects, presented slides on projects that had been completed in other,
communities. Representatives of the Historical Commission, Planning Board, Conserva-
tion Commission, including Commission Chairmen were present in addition to many
interested citizens . Questions were raised by the Board and the audience to
Mr. Ullian and Mr. Kaspar regarding the breakdown of percentage of low/moderate
income vs. middle income apartments to be available; the kinds of guarantees the
state demands for rent levels to stay stabilized (10-12 years for middle income and
14 years for low/moderate income) ; traffic patterns, such as effect on inter-
sections; tenant selection process ; and procedures under Statute 774, Chapter 40B
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which allows for override of local zoning ordinances. Mr. Ullian offered to have
any legal questions in the future answered by B .I.D.C's attorneys.
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Pool Regarding the necessary application to Board of Appeals Mr. Dailey strongly
urged the respresentatives to make sure that all necessary reports and plans be
submitted within the two week time period to the Board of Appeals and the Planning
Board. Mrs . Cole, Board of Appeals Administrative Clerk, also stressed compliance
with this regulation. In response to Mr. Eddison's question regarding the lack of
elevators in the design for the townhouses, Mr. Ullian stated that B .I.D.C. was
deliberately trying to keep the style of living for the residents more in keeping
with house living as opposed to apartment living.
Mr. Marshall restated the request of Chairman Jacquelyn Smith for B . I. D. C.
to be well prepared for the coming meeting with the Planning Board, Conservation
Commission and Board of Appeals .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by roll call vote 4-0, Executiv
Mr. Marshall, Mrs. Battin, Mr. Eddison and Mr. Dailey to go into Executive Session Sessio
for discussion of matters of real estate negotiations, with no intent to resume
open session.
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Upon motion duly made and - .ndld, (aaAtoted to adjourn at 10:00 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
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Audrey E. Deshler
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Principal Clerk
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING ?,lq
September 23, 1985
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, Septem-
ber 23, 1985, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 7:30 p.m.
Chairman Marshall, Mrs. Battin, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey;
Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms. Adler, Assistant
to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
The Chairman opened the Public Hearing on the petition of the Boston Boston
Edison Company for permission to install conduit in Hayden Avenue. Mr. Edison
Edward Chisholm, representing Boston Edison, was present to explain the need conduit
for installation for service to the Beal Company at 2 Ledgemont Park. Hayden Ave.
Mr. Marshall noted the memo from the Director of Public Works, recom-
mending approval of the petition.
There being no comments in favor or in opposition, the Chairman declared
the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition
of the Boston Edison Company for installation of conduit in Hayden Avenue,
approximately 630 feet southeast of Spring Street, thence turning and running
northeasterly a distance of about 98 feet.
Lloyd Gilson, representing the North Lexington Association, was present Cadillac-
for discussion of the proposal of Cadillac-Fairview of Dallas for construc- Fairview
tion of a 2. million sq.ft. office park which would employ 6,000 to 8,000 proposal
workers, on a 250-acre landlocked site in Burlington, bordered by Lexington, Burl.Line
Bedford, and Rtes 3 and 128. Proposed access would be by a diamond shaped
(4-way) interchange off Rte 3, about 1 mile west of Route 128. The developer
proposes concurrent highway improvements such as widening of Rte. 3 to 7 lanes
from Rte. 128 to a location north of Rte 62; improvements of Middlesex Tpk/
Rte. 128 interchange and of Rte. 62/Rte. 3 cloverleaf.
Mr. Gilson stated the opposition of the North Lexington Association be-
cause of the impact of the three to eight thousand additional workers on the
area, despite the developer's claims that the road improvements promised will
relieve and even improve congested traffic conditions.
He noted that in spite of promised relief to the Burlington water system
and the developer and tax benefits to be derived from the complex, Burlington
Town Meeting will be voting on a proposal to take the parcel by eminent domain
under Article 19.
Mr. Gilson stated the requests of the North Lexington Association to the
Board as follows:
1. A letter to Governor Dukakis, with copies to Sec'y of Transportation
Salvucci, DPW Comm. Tierney, Congressman Markey and the Bedford and Burlington
Boards of Selectmen, stating Lexington's opposition to the access off Rte. 3.
2. A letter to the Burlington Board of Selectmen, expressing support for
Article 19 and offering to consider ways in which Lexington migh give financial
help with the land acquisition. The Association requested that this letter,
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with a copy to the Bedford Selectmen, be sent by September 24th.
Mr. Eddison ,stated his support of the Association's request regarding
communication with State officials and volunteered to draft such a letter.
He referred to his attendance last Spring at a Rte. 128 traffic study con- •.
ference at which Towns were urged to make effort to inhibit additional com-
mercial development which might impact Rte. 128. He felt the Board should
oppose the development and the Rte. 3 access.
With respect to the second request of the Association, he was in favor of
supporting Article 19, but felt that consideration of financial aid to Burling-
ton should be thoroughly explored before any decision is made.
Mrs. Battin expressed agreement with Mr. Eddison's views regarding ex-
pressions of opposition to State officials and of support of Article 19 of
Warrant to the Burlington Town Meeting.
Mr. McLaughlin -also felt the development would represent a serious threat
to the area and expressed his opposition to it.
Mr. Dailey joined in sentiments to forcefully convey Lexington's view
that it would be a mistake to develop the parcel. He had doubts that Lexing-
ton could offer financial support, but felt that the Board should move quickly
to support Article 19.
Mr. Marshall supported the following of suggested procedures and added
that rather than an offer of financial aid, Lexington should offer advice and
assistance to Burlington on methods for gaining State and Federal funding which
he felt would have a great chance for success since Burlington has so little
debt. Joyce Miller, Conservation Commission member present, agreed with
Mr. Marshall's suggestion.
Mr. Gilson expressed appreciation to Charles Wyman, Conservation Director,
for his assistance in providing information on the availability of funding and
procedures for application which Mr. Gilson has transmitted to James Melchionna, mow
Chairman of the Burlington Selectmen.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that a letter will be sent
to Mr. Melchionna on September 24, drafted by the Town Manager for the Chairman's
signature, expressing Lexington's support of the proposed land taking under
Article 19, and offering assistance to Burlington in efforts to obtain State and
Federal funding for that purpose.
It was also voted that a letter, to be prepared by Mr. Eddison, will be
sent from the Board to Governor Dukakis, with copies to Sec'y and Deputy Sec'y
McKinnon of the Dept. of Transportation; Congressman Markey; DPW Comm. Tierney
and the Bedford and Burlington Boards of Selectmen, stating Lexington's opposi-
tion to the proposed access to the parcel from Rte. 3.
Change of Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to remove from the table
Kanager he petition of Omni Dunfey, Inc. for change of Manager at the Sheraton-Lexington
Sheraton/ Motor Inn.
Lex, Inn Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of
Omni-Dunfey Inc. d/b/a Sheraton Lexington Motor Inn, for change of Manager under
its Innholder Alcoholic Beverages License from Eric Maple to Richard Tarantino.
tinutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by those present at the
3/26/85 Selectmen's Meeting of August 26, 1985, to approve the minutes of that meeting
as presented.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint members Annual
to committees/boards/commissions as follows: Committee
• Appointment
CENTER REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE for terms of 1 year, to expire on 9/30/86
Margery M. Ba t t in 15 Paul Revere Road
John C. Eddison 20 Nickerson Road
Robert F. Sacco 15 Meriam Street
Laura Nichols 67 Liberty Avenue
Stephen B. Cripps 43 Forest Street
Jacqui Bateson 10 Welch Road
Joseph Trani 5 Doran Farm Road
F. David Wells 58 Prospect Hill Road
Mary M. Hastings 120 Worthen Road
FAIR HOUSING COMMITTEE for terms of 1 year, to expire on 9/30/86
Robert Pressman 22 Locust Avenue
Leona Martin 19 Thoreau Road
Stephen Baran 19 Mason Street
Fred D. Rosenberg 165 Wood Street
Hilary H. Harris 8 Bryant Road
William T. Spencer 32 Hancock Street
Pr.. Vidya Bhatia 8 Nickerson Road
Florence A. Baturin 11 Alcott Road
Sang M. Chung 13 Woodpark Circle
James R. Brannon 380 Lowell Street
BOARD OF APPEALS for term of 5 years to expire on 9/30/90
Clarence,D. Turner 21 Lawrence Lane
BOARD OF APPEALS ASSOCIATES for terms of 1 year to expire on 9/30/86
William C. Hays 39 Locust Avenue
Eric T. Clarke 29 Moon Hill Road
Robert Whitman 9 Demar Road
John M. McWeeney 503 Concord Avenue
Mary Miley 29 Robinson Road
Susan Beck 17 Patriots Drive
BRIDGE CHARITABLE TRUST for term of 3 years to expire on 9/30/88
Frank T. Parrish, Jr. 5 Juniper Place
CAMEL LEGACY INCOME TRUST, for terms of 1 year to expire on 9/30/86
Leona W. Martin 19 Thoreau Road
r. Elizabeth M. Flynn 310 Concord Avenue
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FENCE VIEWERS for terms of 1 year to expire on 9/30/86
Louis A. Zehner 6 Fair Oaks Road
William H. Sullivan 14 Milk Street
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE for terms of 1 year to expire on 9/30/86
Peter M. Chalpin 1 Prescott Way, Woburn
Eric T. Clarke 29 Moon Hill Road
John W. Maloney 15T Emerson Gardens Road
Robert Trask 217 Waltham Street
Paul E. Furdon 30 Fletcher Avenue
William F. Mix 153 Grove Street
Robert A. Bowyer, staff
The Board also voted to appoint the following to the LEXINGTON COUNCIL
FOR THE ARTS for terms of 2 years to expire on 9/30/87:
Eunice Alberts Nicholson 7 Sherburne Road
Barbara L. Crane 18 Hill Street
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Alan Lazarus --to the Hazardous Substances System Review Committee, under Article 7 of the
1985 Annual Town Meeting.
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Subsequent appointments will be made of four additional members following
receipt of recommendations from the Chairman of the Board of Health and the Fire
Chief.
Transfer of Mr. Marshall opend the public hearing on the petition for transfer of
Liquor Lic. Retail Package Goods Store Liquor License, due to the sale of the 1775 Wine
1775 Wine & and Spirit Shop to J.E.G. Enterprises, Inc.
Spirit Shop - William T. Greene and Jean E. Greene, new owners, were present. Mr. Greene
explained the proposed transfer and present proof of mailing of notices to
abuttors. Mrs. Green will Manager of the establishment.
Francis Foley, current owner, stated that she had been favorably impressed
by the Greene's package store operation in Burlington and felt they would be an
asset to the business community.
There being no comments offered in favor or in opposition, the Chairman
declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition
of William T. and Jean E. Greene for J.E.G. Engerprises, Inc. for transfer of
All Alcoholic Beverages Retail Package Goods Store License from 1775 Wine &
Spirit Shop, Inc. to J.E.G. Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a 1775 Wine & Spirit Shop,
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington.
1-day Liq. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of
Lic. W.R. W. R. Grace RAEDACC for One Day Liquor License on September 27, 1985.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim the week Proclamatic
of September 29 to October 4, 1985, as Emergency Medical Service Week, as Emergency
requested by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Dept of Human Services. Medical SvE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim the week ProclamatLo
of October 6 to October 13, 1985, as Coastweek, as requested by the Lexing-
ton League of Women Voters.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to abate sewer user Abatements
charges from water bills in the amounts of $1,981.87 and $16.48, for proper- sewer user
ties not connected to Town sewer and therefore exempt from sewer user charges.charges
It was also voted to abate water charges in the total amount of $342.65,
because of billing errors and incorrect readings by customers.
Mr. Hutchinson presented a draft message to Lexington taxpayers, which Message to
he informed the Board will be sent in a joint mailing with the Lexington His- taxpayers
torical Society.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the mailing
of the FY'86 message to taxpayers, as presented.
The Manager requested direction from the Board as to the timing of a Special
Special Town Meeting for adoption of the State Education Statute, Ch. 188, Town Mtg.
School Improvement Act. of 1985. He recommended late November or early
December.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Mr. Hutchin-
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son, Mr. Marshall and School Committee members to arrive at recommendations as
to a specific date, which will be voted on by the Board at its meeting on
October 7.
A memorandum from Mrs. Battin and Mr. Eddison to the Board dated 9/19/85 Bikepath
on the Minute Man Commuter Bikeway proposal was reviewed. Also highlighted
was background information on the proposal since its inception, current status
including actions proceeding at the State level and status of the project in
the other three towns involved. Recognized as issues were cooperation among
the Towns, maintenance, lighting, snowplowing, costs to the Tower security, and
demand. Regarding the final issue which was listed as "Go/No Go", it was
stated that although the Board had endorsed the Bikeway in March, 1982,
Mrs. Battin and Mr. Eddison recommended that the current Board review and re-
confirm that earlier endorsement and that such a decision be made in the near
future, following a public information meeting.
It was recommended that the Selectmen hold a public information meeting on
the Bikepath proposal, controlled by procedural rules, on October 28, in Cary
Hall at 8 p.m.
Mr. Marshall noted that the intent (at the 9/23 meeting) was to discuss
processes only, with discussion of the proposal and decision on the matter on
October 28th.
Mr. McCabe, Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee, suggested
participation of the Financial Committees in the process since the project has
potential for longterm capital expenditure. Mr. Marshall said the Board would
welcome any input from the committees.
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Mrs. Battin pointed out that if the Town goes forward with the project,
there would be minimal Town expenditure. It State funding is not forthcoming,
the Town would rethink about proceeding.
Betsy Hughes, 13 Maple Street, suggested that the vote be deferred until moo
Arlington's actual expierience with the bikepath could be assessed as to
usage, costs and impact on abuttors.
* Robert Blouin, 30 Brandon Street, felt that in light of the large citizen
attendance, comments should be heard that night. He expressed doubt that
$4,000/year, as estimated by the Town Engineer for maintenance, would be adequate.
Jacquelyn Neal, 1 Spencer Street, offered to act as lisison between the
Selectmen and the abuttors. She felt the residents should have some type of
control of procedures and decisions and be notified of all Bikepath meetings.
Grace Margolien, 12 Ingleside Road, referred to prior statements that the
bikepath would be used for bikes and not for other types of activities, such as
recreation, as is now included.
Robert Cataldo, member of the Bikepath Committee, asked for additional
cycle count and for exploration of State restriction to funding based only on
specific uses related to transportation and commuter travel. Mr. Marshall said
that as much of the requested data as possible will be provided.
James Wilson, 17 Spencer Street, advocated a study committee, rather than
a public hearing as preferable for gaining information and input.
Lewis Aronin, 20 Ingleside Road, also felt that issues such as lighting,
security problems, limited access, prohibition of motorized bikes had not been
adequately addressed and that one public meeting would not be enough.
Mr. Marshall asked for the Board's view on process and suggested that at
the public meeting, decision be made as to whether enough information had been
provided to vote on the matter at that time.
Mr. Dailey again expressed concern, because of all of the unresolved issues ,
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which had been raised, that one evening would provide enought information to
reach a decision.
Mr. McLaughlin felt the process was progressing, but said he would like to
hear what issues are raised- and what information is provided and then decide
whether to come to a conclusion that evening.
Mr. Eddison stated that he also would prefer to have the hearing and then
decide whether information brought out was sufficient to base a decision upon.
Mrs. Battin concurred with the other members' views and suggested that
Board members list questions for submission to the Town Manager prior to the
public meeting.
Members agreed with Mr. Marshall's proposed schedule of October 28th at
8 p.m. in Cary Hall for the Bikepath meeting. All abuttors to the right-of-way
will be notified and the Planning Board, Recreation Committee and Transportation
Advisory Committee will be invited to attend.
Mr. Gubisch, 627 Mass. Avenue, suggested that the Board meet with neighbor-
hood groups to allow for more expression of opinion, rather than holding just
one public meeting. Mr. Marshall did not support such meetings to be held by
the Selectmen and suggested Precinct Chairmen be contacted regarding that pro-
cedure.
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Selectmen's Meeting September ,2.7; 1985
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A draft of "Criteria for Priority Consideration for Acceptance of Unaccepted
Unpaved, Unaccepted Streets", prepared by the Town Manager to reflect pre- Street
vious discussions, was reviewed. Policy
In response to Mr. Eddison's questions as to how the draft coordinated
with a previously submitted document which classified streets by types and
priorities, Mr. Hutchinson responded that the draft represented a general
policy guideline but felt that it did translate with the other document, even
though not addressing its procedures specifically.
Mrs. Battin felt that although all previously agreed upon criteria had
been listed in the draft, they needed reordering. She noted that in 1983,
a formal vote of acceptance had been deferred until the criteria had been
tested by application at that time. She added that agreement had been reached
by that Board to include Planning Board recommendations and suggested that the
items be reordered and weighted as follows:
1. Improved access for safety - fire, ambulance, police.
2. Improved internal neighborhood circulation for local traffic and
improved departmental operations.
3. Impact upon greatest number of households.
4. Cost effectiveness, e.g. cost per linear foot; cost per household
5. Improved access to public facilities and for other Town objectives.
6. In each case, financial and environmental impact shall be considered
and where possible, all street construction projects coordinated
with other Town projects such as water and sewer construciton.
Regarding petitions for acceptance of streets, it was suggested that in
1064 formation on that process be added to the criteria to assist the public in
cases of significant neighborhood interest.
Under "Design Construction Guidelines for Construction of Unaccepted,
Unpaved Streets", Mr. Eddison said that he felt that there are some neighbor-
hood streets which, because of low usage, do not require a 24' width, pointing
out that there are a number of such streets now existing in the town. He noted
that in some cases, widening of a road would result in takings of trees and
buildings.
Angela Frick, 9 Tavern Lane, was present for discussion of acceptance of
that street, but to a narrower width than prescribed by the 24' Planning Board
standard and gave examples of narrow streets in her area. She felt the pave-
ment width of Tavern Lane should be in keeping with the area in which it is
located.
Mr. McLaughlin referred to the standard of the Planning Board which re-
quires no less than 24' and the need to adhere to that standard. He felt that
very narrow streets with low usage could be defined as driveways, but should
have the capacity to accommodate other uses i.e. emergency and service vehicles.
He felt that the 24' standard should be maintained, but that in some instances,
streets could be looked at on a case-by-case basis regarding less width.
Mrs. Frick asked that Board to include the designation "historic lanes" in
the criteria and felt that Taver Lane should be so classified because it serves
Munroe Tavern. She asked for a sense of the Board as to whether a width vari-
ance would be considered for Tavern Lane.
Mrs. Batt .n and Mr. Eddison will work with the Town. Manager on suggested re-
visions to the draft. It was agreed that the road width section should be fairly
strong,origas
reflecting good en ineering practices, but should give some indication that
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neighborhood characteristics and variations will be taken into consideration.
Discussion of the criteria will be continued on October 7.
Rte. 2A Mr. Hutchinson recapped efforts made toward the improvement of Marrett ...r
improvement Roadi which have been stalled because of the ongoing refusal of the National
plan Park Service to agree to a 1,200 foot land taking in the original design.
He referred to the alternative plan presented, which requires no land taking
but would provide a lower level of service. He stated that although the ori-
ginal plan is preferred, delay had gone on long enough, and recommended that
the Board accept the alternative plan.
Mr. Tonaszuck, Director of DPW, explained features of the compromise plan
which he said primarily provides a turning lane at the Mass. Avenue intersec-
tion to prevent traffic back-up at that point. He felt the service level pro-
vided would be adequate to handle traffic.
Mr. Marshall agreed that despite efforts with Washington officials to
intercede with the Park Service, there seemed to be no progress and, although
the compromise plan is not the best solution, it should be implemented at this
time.
Larry Smith, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce Traffic Improvement Com-
mittee, spoke in support of the Manager's proposal. He felt that after four
years of work with the Park Service, the original plan appeared to be a no-go
situation. He hoped the Board would accept plan #2, noting that that procedure
has received support of abuttors and industry in the area.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proceed with the com-
promise plan for improvement to Route 2A (Marrett Road) as presented.
Mr. Hutchinson will draft a letter to National Park Service officials, in-
forming them of this action of the Board.
Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes
Goal Set- of the Selectmen's Goal- Setting Meeting on July 1, 1985, including the
ing Mtg. Selectmen's Goals for Fiscal Year 1986, as prepared by the Town Manager.
Committee Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following
appoint- appointments by the Town Manager:
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Reaapo intment s to the Historical Commission:
David Kelland for a term on one year
Martin Gilman for a term of two years
Bebe Fallick and Roland Gubisch for terms of three years
Appointment to the Council on Aging
Edmund C. Grant, 27 Grove Street, for a term of three years.
Byron Ave. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the intent to take Temporary and
Constr. Permanent Construction Easements for Byron Avenue under Article 42, 1984,
easements was voted.
Mr. Tonaszuck outlined scheduling of the School Administration lot land-
scaping, to be done in two phases: phase on in October '85 including replace-
ment and new plantings of trees; phase two in Spring '86, with paving of the
parking lot and planting of additional trees in Fall '86.
Selectmen's Meeting • September 23, 1985
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept land for Prescott
conservation purposes in the Prescott Village subdivision from Theodore L. Vill./cons-
Freeman, Trustee, Prescott Village Realty Trust. ervation
Mr. Hutchinson will attend the Mass. Municipal Association emergency Mass. Munic
briefing on the negative impact of President Reagan's Tax Plan on September mtg. Tax
30th. Plan
Upon omotion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -- 0 by roll call Executive
vote, Mr. Marshall, Mrs. Battin, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Session
to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of litigation and
of real estate negotiations, with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 11:59
p.m.
A true record, Attest:
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Executive Clerk
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