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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
May 5, 1988
A regular meeting of fhe Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, May 5
1988 in the Select Meeting y
� Selectmen's M � Room, Town Office Building at 7.3� p.m.
Chairman Marshall, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney;
Mr, Hutchinson, Town Manager; Ms. Adler, Assistant to the Town Manager;
Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
CAPT. KILMARTIN L.P.L.
Paul Furdon, Chief of Police, introduced James Kilmartin, who had
received a promotion to the rank of Captain and recapped his background and
qualifications. Captain Kilmartin's wife was asked to present his badge,
following his swearing in by Mary McDonough, Town Clerk. On behalf of the
Board, Chairman Marshall offered congratulations and best wishes to the new
Captain, who was given a standing round of applause.
MINUTES .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve, as
presented, the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on April 28, 19$89
MINUTE MAN TECH - BILL H-4730
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to express to Governor
Dukakis, President Bulger, Speaker Keverian, Senator Kraus and Rep. Doran as
requested by the Minute Man VoTech School Committee, support of bill H -4730
which would increase vocational school aid, perm vocational - technical
schools to accept tuition students from non-- member towns and allow these
schools to continue charging reasonable tuitions.
The Town Manager will draft these letters to be signed by the
Chairman.
RESIGNATION OF COMPTROLLER RICHARD M PERRY
Upon motion duly made seconded, it was voted to accept the
resignation of Richard M. Perry as Town Comptroller, effective April 30,
1988. Mr. Perry will be commended for his service to the Town by a letter
of appreciation.
FRANKLIN SCHOOL SELECTION CRITERIA COMMITTEE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the
following to the Franklin School Selection Criteria Committee.
Paul W. Marshall, Board of Selectmen
Martha C. Wood, Planning Board
Leona Martin, Fair Committee
Sherry Edmonds, LexHAB
John F. McLaughlin, original Franklin School Committee member
Mary Neumeier, neighborhood representative
SUBURBAN D1 D TAXI„ INC.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of Paul Bradford, President of Suburban Diamond Taxi, Inc.
d / b f a 1 Diamond Taxi, for Taxi License for a 1982 Plymouth Reliant,
Registration #6704, and for use of a taxi stand for the vehicle either at
Depot Square or on Wass. Avenue, near Charles Street.
Mrs. Smith expressed her pleasure that an additional taxi service will
be available in Town, noting unfavorable experiences in the past with the
existing cab company.
ARLEX TAXI - RENEWAL OF TAXI LICENSES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of Arlex Taxi Corporation d /b/a/ 'fellow Cab Associated for
renewal of Taxi Licenses for the ensuing year as follows
Taxi #
Descri tion
Resist ton
4
1981
Ford
Fairmont
Taxi
4248
12
1981
Ford
Fairmont
Taxi
4218
18
1981
Ford
Fairmont
Taxi
4289
22
1881
Ford
Fairmont
Taxi
4 211
24
1981
Ford
Fairmont
Taxi
4204
8
1981
Ford
Fairmont
Taxi
4 221
10
1988
Plymouth Wagon
Taxi
4285
1 - DAY AUCTIONEER LICENSES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of Albert Balyorian for One Day Auctioneer License on May 10,
1988, for sale of oriental rugs at the State Armory, 459 Bedford Street, to
benefit St. Nicholas Greek Church.
Upon motion duly made.and seconded,it was voted to approve the
application of Joan F: Caddigan for One Day Auctioneer License on May 10,
1988 for the sale of personal property of the Estate of Dorothy Duggleby at
33 Hill Street.
USE OF BATTLE GREEN
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request
of Colonel James Ps Hassett, MIT ROTC Program, for use of the Battle Green
on Ma y 29, 1988, for a commissioning ceremony, and for permission to serve wine at a reception in the Lexingto n Visitors Center, following the
ceremony.
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PETITI OF NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND BOSTON ECG I GCN CCMPANI E a POLE
RELOCATI
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petiti plans and orders of the New England Telephone Company and Boston
Edi Company for relocating one joint owned pole in Parker Street,
necessary for the installation of a new driveway at 17 Barker Street
ABATEMENT OF WATER RECEIVABLES 3 SEWER i��r REVENUE
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve abatement
of water receivables to adjust estimated and to correct readings, in the
total amount of $155s650
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve abatement
of sewer charges for customers not connected to sewer; for incorrect
readings; and for adjusted estimates in the total amount of $233.49
C "ON CARRI LICENSE
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of A Yankee Line, Inc. for Common Carrier License to operate a
bus service from the Lincoln - Lexington town line, over Rte 2 to the
intersection of Rte 2 and Rte 128/Interstate Rte 95; thence over Rte
128 /Inter state Rte 95 to the Lexington-Waltham town line; and return,
RESOLUTION - TOWN CLERK MARY MCDONQUGH
.The Board reviewed a draft Resolution in acknowledgement of the
services to the Town for 45 years of Nary R. McDonough, Town Clerk, and her
outstanding performance in that capacity. Mr. Eddi son expressed his support
of this acknowledgement but felt that the document should be expanded and
volunteered to revise it to include additional commendations.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
presentation of a Resolution by the Board to Mary R. McDonough, upon the
occasion of the last session of the Town Meeting at which she will serve as
Town Clerk,
FAIR HOUSING REPORT
Mr. Hutchinson summarized a draft of the Report on the fair Housing
Resolution to be filed with the Town Meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the report
subject to an editorial inclusion in i tem #G - Katandin Woods.
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RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS
Mr. Hu tchinson reported that a request for transf from the Reserve
Fund for work on the Bridge School may not be necessary and asked that the
item be deferred. He is working with the insurance company on reimbursement
procedures.
CONTRACT CLEANING AND LINING EX I ST I MG WATER MAIMS
Upon motion du made and seconded, it was voted t o execute Contract
#86-5 -E Cleaning & Lining Existing Water Mains, with Si szko Contracting
Corp., 20 Development St., Fal. l River in the amount of $174,750.00 as
approved on April 28, 1986.
SCHOOL RENOVATION PROGRAM ARTICLE 35
Mr. Hutchinson presented material summarizing the impact of a
$10,070,000 bond issue for the School Renovation Project and Land
Acquisition, for terms of 10 15 and 20 years, as requested by the Board in
addition to the data on a $12,220 funding prey i ously distributed. This
reflected in general Mr. Da i 1 ey' s su gSes t i o n as apposed to the full program
proposed by the School Committee.
Mr. Marshall asked for discussion as to what level of spending the
Board was ready to support.
Mr. McSweeney said, in the light of letters from Bridge School parents,
that he would propose an O p t i o n SA which would i r: �:lude all safety code
related items, plus roof work, handicapped accessibility projects, removal
of asbestos and replacement of Lexan with glass. He felt other items could
be deferred, such as energy conservation measures, the educational program
and i n t e r i o r and exterior carpeting. He estimated that funding of
$5,000,000 would be needed for this option,
Mrs. Smith spoke in support of the full program, excluding the
Administration Building project, as proposed by the School Committee in
order to maintain quality of education.
Mr. Dailey was in favor of a $10,000,000 progrmri, which would provide
for on-going maintenance by two permanent 2-man crews to avoid the need for
such extensive repairs at one time in future years.
Discussion followed on the pros and cons of an increased maintenance
staff to accomplish the needed improvements vs, con tract i ng the work out.
Mr. Clough stated that effort has been consistently made to keep the schools
in good condition.
Regarding the issue of spr i nkler i ng the schools, at a total cast of
$1,000,000, Mr. McSweeney requested the recommendations of the Fire Chief
and the Town Manager on the safety aspect. Mr. Hutchinson responded t ha t
the proposed smoke detector system is geared to the safety of individuals,
He added that the Chief would not recommend against sp r i n k l er i n g , but that
smoke detector installation is supported by all.
Mr. Eddi son expressed his support of the total $12 million package, but
felt that the School Administration Building was not of high enough priority
to be included.
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... He noted that on the tour of schools, lack of code safety items had been
evident and advocated all improvements in that area. He felt that items
under 'Educational Program" were also of high priority f.
Mr. Marshall also supported the entire proposal, but including
improvements to the School Administration Building in accordance with the
recommendations of the School C o m m i t t e e and the Permanent Building
Committee. He again noted that if in two or three years, financing proved
to be difficult within the limits of 2 112, the referendum process could be
implemented at that time. He said he would vote against spr i nkler i ng in
favor of smoke detectors, noting that the detectors provided protection to
students while spr i nkler i ng sy*temik protect property,
Mr. McSweeney said he was i n favo of` financing a $5 million project
within the limits of 2 1/22
Mr, Newman pointed out the risk, if so many i t ems are dropped, of
losing State reimbursement. He feared that funding r ay be more difficult to
obtain if the project is done in phases, referring to an anticipated crunch
in two years.
Mr. Marshall asked for a motion on the Selectmen's position on A r t i c l e
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted S - 2, with Mr. Dailey
and Mr. McSweeney voting in the negative, to support the proposal of the
School Committee under Article 35, excluding improvements to the School
Administration Building, to be funded in the amount of $12,000,000.
Mr. Dailey and Mrs McSweeney stated their support for exclusion of the
School Administration Building improvements.
Mr. Marshall noted that there was general agreement to a term of
financing of 15 years.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:35
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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May 7, 1986
A regular meet ing of Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday, May
7 1986, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Off Building, at 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Marshall, Mr. Eddi Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney; Mr.
Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms.Adler, Asst. to the
Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
REPORT OF THE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SYSTEM REVIEW COMMITTEE
Alan Lazarus was present to submit the Report of the Hazardous
Substance System Review Committee to the Board prior to the filing of the
report at Town Meeting,
The report covered definition of hazardous materials; federal
and State regulations; current systems for information gather
assessment, and monitoring; and procedures in response to a hazardous
materials accident.
Mr. Lazarus reported that while risk of an accident occurring in town
is probably low, eff should be speeded up to obtain an inventory of all
hazardous materials used by Lexington firms, adding that only 2 of the
Town's 248 firms had responded to legal notices published last summer
seeking detailed chemical inventories under the State's "right -to -know"
law. He noted that while there are no Lexington industrial facilities which
use or store large quantities of hazardous substances, there was some
concern regarding research labs that use relatively small quantities of
these materials and the many trucks travelling on Routes 2 and 128 which
could pose possible sources of accidents.
Mr. Lazarus expressed the appreciation of his committee for the
assistance and cooperation of Fire Chief Bergeron and George Smith, Health
Director.
-� He further reported that the Town has in place an adequate framework of
a comprehensive system for dealing with hazardous materials and outlined the
current response network which includes fire, health, police and public
works departments and the Mown Manager. Fire whistles would be sounded to
alert residents of any catastrophe requiring mobilization, and emergency
shelters and food supply arrangements, he stated, have been put in place.
The Committee recommended continued support for annual hazardous
household waste collection; enforcement of landfill regulat
town / Conservation Commission effort to monitor underground storage of fuels;
and town monitoring} of the frequency of air and water sampling and test
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Plans f a public meeting on the matter were discussed briefly. Mr.
Marshall asked that the Committee work with the Town Manager and Fire Chief
�•• as to who should receive formal notice of that meeting.
The Chairman expressed the appreciation of the Board for the
Committee's efforts and the quality of the report.
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FAIR HOUSING REPORT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Chairman to sign the revised Report of the Board of Selectmen to the 1986
Annual Town Meeting on the Fair Housing Resolution.
RESOLUTION, TOWN CLERK
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt the revised
Resolution i n acknowledgement of th serv to the Town of Town Clerk,
Mary R. McDonough, to be introduced under Article 2 at the evening's session
of Town Meeting.
TOWN MEETING pRCCEDURES
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The Board and Manager discussed procedures and strategy for the Town
Meeting session that evening. Regarding Article 35, School Renovation, Mr.
Dailey asked if reimbursement of 60% of the cost by SBAB to the Town is
assured.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the Selectmen
will not approve the bond issue to fund school renovation before assurance
is obtained that reimbursement from SBAB will be forthcoming.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ad journ at 7:55
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
May 12, 1986
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A regular meeting of --the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
May 12, 1986 at 7:0O p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office
Building. Chairman Marshall, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith;
Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms. Adler, Assistant
to the Town Manager; Mrs. Deshler, Principal Clerk were present.
LEXINGTON GOLF CLUB /CHANGE OF MANAGER
The Board reviewed the petition of Lexington Gulf Club for change of
manager from Daniel Martinez to James J. Tully. Mr. Al Busa, representative
of the club, addressed the Board in endorsement of the candidate.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request
of Lexington Golf Club for a change of manager.
MINUTES - APRIL 26 1986
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the minutes
A••• of the Selectmen's Meeting of April 26, 1986, as presented. Mrs. -Smith
abstained from voting.
RESIGNATION/ HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to accept the
resignation of Roland Greeley from the Historic Districts Commission.
APPOINTMENT /HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to appoint Richard S.
Morehouse, 37 boon Hill Road, as the Selectmen's appointment to the Historic
Districts Commission to fill the unexpired term of Roland Greeley whose term
would have expired on December 31, 1986.
EXEMPLARY TEACHER AWARDS
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the
Resolution commending Catherine F. Boyd and George O. Southwick, as
recipients of the Battle Green Chapter, Order of Demolay, 1986 Exemplary
Teacher Awards.
TOWN MANAGER REQUEST OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve Transfer
Po* from the Reserve Fund to the following accounts:
GW2-
Account
Amount
2944
Metered Mail
$ 5,644
4944
DPW Collective Bargaining
24,4DG
9764
Police Personal Services
25,444
9774
Police Collective Brgnq
7
1775
Leal Fees
96,444
2454
Board of Registrars
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4154
Fire Expenses
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TRAFFIC ITEMS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the following
items to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for its review and
recommendations.
. The request of G. Richard Beamon of the Heritage Realty Trust, 1
1 Militia Drive, for No Parking signs to be installed on the
first 25--44 ft. along the entrance to Militia Drive.
. Petition of 49 residents to change the speed limit covering the
section of Mass. Avenue beginning at the east end of Tower Park
to beyond Pleasant Street to 25 stiles per hour.
BATTLE GREEN /REQUEST OF BPOE FOR FLAG DAY CEREMONY
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the request
of the BPOE Elks Lodge #2244 for use of the Battle Green on June 11, 1966 at
7 : 44 ' p. m = for the Annual Flag Day ceremonies.
RECOGNITION WEEKEND REPRESENTATIVE /WILLIAM FITZGERALD
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to authorize William P.
Fitzgerald to represent the Town of Lexington at Recognition Weekend to be
held at U. bass. /Amherst on Saturday, July 19, 19968
ORDERS OF TAKING /TEMPORARY CONSTRUCfiiOti EASEMENfiS /HAHCDCK STREET
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to sign Orders of
Taking for temporary construction easements on Hancock Street as recommended
by Walter J. Tonasxuck, Director DPW /Engineering.
SEWER CHARGE IN LIEU OF BETTERMENT /389 WOBURN ST REET
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Sewer
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in Lieu of Betterment for John E. Lyons, 9$9 Woburn Street in the
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of $1454.19 to be aid over a ten year period at 5% interest charge
as recommended by Walter J. Tonaszuck, Director DPW/Engineering.
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PUBLIC HEARING / NEWT ENGLAND TELEPHONE
At 7:30 p.m. Mr. Marshall opened the Public Hearing on the petition of
the New England Telephone Company for the purpose of installing conduit in
Marrett Street and Airport Street to
p upgrade facilities 31 � t � es t o Hanscom Field.
Mr. John Drury, representing NET explained the need for the installation,
There being no statements in favor or in opposition the hearing was declared
closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the
petition, plan and order of New England Telephone Company for the purpose of
installing conduit in garret Street and Airport Street to upgrade f a c i l i t i e s
to Hanscom Field,
BOW STREET ABATEMENTS
Mr. Cohen reported on discussion with Mark Moore Homes, Inc. regarding
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the Bow Street and South R i n dge Ave. subdivision. The l i e n certificate had
indicated that all betterments had been discharged. In fact, upon review of
the records the sewer betterment had been abated. A compromise position has
been reached whereby Mr. Moore agreed to pay the sewer charges in Lieu of
betterments for Lots 1 to 4. An abatement has been requested for Lots 5 and
6.
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the petition
for abatement of sewer connection charges of $2 962.9$ for Lot 5 and
$2,463.07 for Lot 6 of the Bow Street subdivision which have been connected
to a sewer in South pi ndge Avenue, installed by the developer, Moore Homes,
Inc. at their expense.
TOW MEETING ARTICLE 35
Mr. Hutchinson offered some alternative funding options relative to the
possible passage of Article 35 - Schools Renovation Program, at the Town
Meeting to be held that evening,
EXECUTIVE SESS I
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 0 by roll call
vote, Mr. Marshall, Mr.- Eodi son , Mr. Dailey and Mrs. Smith, to go into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of l i t i g a t i o n with no intent
to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
.55 p.m.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
May 19 1 986
A regular mee t i n S of t he Board o f Selectm was held on Monday,
May 19, 1 9BE, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town O f f i c e Building, at
7:30 p . m . Chairman Mar Mr. Edd i so n , Mr. D a i l e y , Mrs. Sm ith, Mr.
McSweeney; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager, Mr, Cohen, Town Counsel, Mrs.,
Sn Executive Clerk, were p r e s e n t ,
REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
The meeti was o pened by the Executive Clerk who called for
nominations for Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Edd i so n was nominated by Mr. Marshall. There being no further
nominations, the Executive Clerk declared nomi closed.
John C. Eddi son was elected by u nanimous vote as Chairman of the Board
of Selectmen.
As his first order o f business, Mr. Eddi son expressed his thanks to the
Board for the honor accorded to him, and hi appreciati for the learnin
ex perience gained as a Bel ec tman , especially to Mr. Marshall an Mrs.
Ba t t i n, the two previous chairmen .
SEAT BELT AWARENESS PROGRAM - PROCLAMATION
Officer Thomas R abo i n and Health Director, George Smi th, local
coordinators of a State -wide program, were present to request observance of
a 101 -Day Seat Belt Awareness Program from Memorial tray to Labor Day
1986. Officer Rabo i n noted that that period represents the time of the year
when injuries a nd deat from motor accidents occur most frequently. He and
Mr. Smith's requested proclamation of a "Make It Click Challenge" as the
fi rst step i n efforts toward a Town wide educational program to stimulate
goad attitudes toward seat belt use.
Mr . Sni th repor ted on the work of hi s staf f , i n cooperat i on wi th the
P o l i c e Chief , to promote seat belt use and, in response to questi f r olfi
the Board, Of f i cer Rabo i n ou t1 i ned aspects of the pry :gram pl anned f or
students and for the general public to encourage this preventive measure,
including the use of seat belts and child restraint systems.
Officer R abo i n read a 'letter to Chief Fu r do n from Karen Hr u by , relati
a recent accident exper i n v o l v i n g her and her son and crediting use of
seat belts with saving them from serious injury.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to p rocl ai m observance
of the "Make It Click Challenge" to promote seat belt use in Lexingto fr
May 24, 1986 through September 1, 1986
AD HOC YOUTH STUDY COMMITTEE
Rachel Rosenblum and William Blou t , Director of RePl ace, met with the
�.■. Board t o present a proposal f or a survey of studen by questionnaire to
determine whether or not a drug problem exists in the T own and to gain
insight on other concerns and problems of youth.
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Mrs. Rosenblum distributed a 7 -page questionnaires prepared by the Youth
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tud Committee with the involvement of the School Committee, which she
hoped could be made available to all students. She asked for the
endorsement of the need for the study and for suggestions for sources of
funding.
Although genera a reement with the concept of the Committee's efforts
was exp ressed b Board members, it was felt that input from other agencies
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such as the Human Services Committee and Youth Commission and contact with
parents was necessary before final decision could be made. It was also
suggested that the length of the questionnaire might discourage response by
many. Mrs. Smith noted the availability of professionals who could design
short easier to answer questionnaires and urged the Committee to consider
this procedure.
In answer to questions about response from the School Administration,
M rs. Rosenblum said that there had been only informal contact but that the
school officials would not be administering or processing the
q uestionnaires. She felt that the project would be an important Human
Services effort and would want the Human Services Committee to have custody
of all data when collected.
Mr. Eddison acknowleded the Board's support of the concept presented
but said
more evidence of coordination with the other agencies previously
mentioned was wanted. He invited the Committee to return to the Board when mow
this has been accomplished.
CLEAN WATER ACTION PROJECT
Ms. Ratcliffe and Mr. Hubley of the Clean Water Action Pro were
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present
to r e q uest the Board's support of a Resolution on plans to
supplement the water sup plies distributed by the mass. Water Resources
Authority { MWRA } . The resolution would oppo5e the diversion of the Hill #rs
Merr�mack
• r Sudbury or Connecticut Rivers into the HLC water system and would
f leaks water conservation m�easures better watershed
recommend the repair o :
managment and local watershed protection meat uses as ways to increase the
IBC water supply. he Board was that more
Mr. Eddison stated that he felt the sense of t
• on exactly what is being information was needed Y proposed than was provi
at that time. He and the other members strongly suppo rted industrial and
residential conservation of water but were unwilling to sign the resolution
without further study, . With reference to saving of money by implementing
leak detection pros , procedures, he questioned why all towns have not taken such
stepse
res onded that some towns have done so but that in some
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oases, the initial oust has
h the Le i sl ature and the MWRA to assist with funding. . He gave
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reports of
successful efforts of industries at conservation:
Hr. Marshall felt it made sense to encourage conservati and further
vor of si ning the
study of the
non-diversion issue but was not i n f a g
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Mrs. Conklin, State L.W.V., expressed the supp of the League
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conservation and non - diversion and urged the Board's support of both.
Mr. Dailey said he was in favor of conservation with funding
to cover costs of needed work but � � T owns
was uneasy about supporting non- -
diversion. He offered a motion that after consultation with
representative o th James Reilly,
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F n the MWRA Advisory Board, a letter be written
to MWRA stating that every conservation effort would be made, He added that
a second letter could be written after more information is gained, includin
costs, about the non -- diversion issue.
It was agreed that Dr. Reilly will be asked to attend
the June end
meeting of the Board to
get the benefit of his views, following which if
there is no change in the Board's view a letter will !
conservation measures in be written supporting
writt n � � c ' .luding leak detection. A Later letter will be
n t o a noD- � vers on i s ue of to . more i known ab t its wit, d its.
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TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS Y
. William Mix, representing the Traff Safety Committee, was resent for
review of the Committee's recommendations on was p
resent
traffic items.
E. LEXINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCO MASS. AVENUE
The requests of the East Lexington Community Association, based on a
report by the Traffi and Safety Committee, were outlined. The Association
� requested improvement of the function of the l i brary crossing l i ght,
improvement of driver awareness of ex crosswalks and the crosswalk
law; and installation of traffi lights at Pleasant /Wass. Avenue and at
Maple /Mass. Avenue, or traffic officers to ease congestion and provide gaps
to facilitate access for side streets.
Mr. Eddi read the recommendations of the Town Traffic Safety
Committee that as a first step, police enforcement be increased. Regarding
the other items, the Committee will investigate the problems stated and will
again discuss the matter at its June Meeting,
Myla Kahat -Zinn further reported on difficulties in crossing Mass.
Avenue at the Follen Church lights because drivers are not aware of the
lights at that point and do not stop. Mrs. mall, Taft Avenue, recommended
Police presence at that location, adding that it was equally difficult to
cross Mass. Avenue at Taft.
Mr. Mix said that the . Traffic Safety Committee is aware of the problems
and will consider how the light at Follen Church can be made more effective.
Mr. Smith asked if warrants would be suff icient to make that light a
permanent light and suggested that overhead lights be considered'.
Mr. Marshall said he would support upgrading the lights to provide at
least one safe spot to cross the avenue.
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Mrs, Ase t t a , Mass. Avenue, noted the dangers encountered in ex i tin S
side streets and asked for some means of slowing dawn motorists. Mr. Mix
referred to increased Police enforcement, which had already been
implemen ted.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
procedures recommended by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for increased Police presence and enforcement on Mass. Avenue from Tower Park to
the Arlington line; Regarding other suggested actions, the Committee w i l l
investigate the problem= cited and confer with State officials on upgrading
the traffic light at the East Lexington Library to provide breaks in traffic
flow and ensure pedestrian safety.
At Mr. Da i l ey' s s u g g e s t i o n , the Committee will contact District 4 D94
for assistance. Residents will be informed of the next scheduled discussion
of the matter.
ADAMS STREET ESL I ND DRIVEWAY S I FRS . SAC I GALUPC
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The request of Mrs. Gloria Bacigalupo, Sg Adams Street, f o r
installation of a "Blind ar i veway" sign at the corner of East and Adams
Streets was reviewed. The Chairman read the recommendations of the T r a f f i c
Safety Committee that two such signs be installed and that overgrowing trees
and shrubs believed to be on Town property at #79 Adams Street be cut back
by the DPW.
Upon m o t i o n duly made and seco n ded , it was voted to approve the
recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee that two signs be
installed on Adams. Street % one between #78 and #79, and one between #85 and
#87, and that visually obstructive trees and shrubs at #79 Adams Street be
trimmed.
LOWELL STREET /WESTMINSTER AVENUE, L. P a D s RE T
Mr. Eddi son noted the report of Patrolman Sirwri ins, L s P. D. , that a
dangerous situation exists at the junction of Westminster and Lowell Street,
because of street light locations which lead motorists travelling east on
Lowell St. to believe that Westminster is a continuation of Lowell. He also
pointed out that the painted l i n e indicating the curve on Lowell Street is
faded, He recommended that an advisory sign warning of the intersection and
a freshly painted yellow l i n e , indicating the road configuration, be
installed. The Traffic Safety Committee concurred with these
r ecornmen da t i o n s and further r ecommen ded that the street lights be evaluated
for possible upgrading.
Upon m o t i o n duly made and seconded, it was }noted to approve the
recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee as stated above.
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BEDFORD STREET CLUB OFFICER CURAZZIMI L.F.U.
The Board r Officer Co r az z i n i f s suggestion for banning left
turns into the Middlesex Swim and Racquet Club off Bedford Street,
travelling south.
Officer Co r az z i n i referred to hazards created and resultant accidents,
noting that the existing double yellow line at that location legally
prohibits these turns:
Mr. Mix reported that the Traffic Safety C o m m i t t e e had agreed the left
turn ban might improve safety conditions but that it was felt that motorists
would then attempt U -turns further down on Bedford Street which would create
an even greater problem, and thus elected to leave the situation as it is.
Regarding the double yellow l i n e which should prohibit left turns,
Mrs, h felt the line should be broken at that paint if left turns are to be
allowed. Mr. Marshall advocated strong enforcement and prosecution o f
motorists who crass the line.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to i n d e f i n i t e l y
postpone the request for prohibition of left turns at the Racquet Club on
Bedford Street.
LUMBERYARD REALTY TRUST CAMELLIA PLACE
MR, BUSA
Alfred Bu sa , Tr., L umber y ar d Realty
Trust, was present for review of
his request for a driveway connection to
Camellia Place. The purpose of the
easement requested would be to allow southbound exiting traffic to enter
Bedford Street at the Camellia Place traffic lights. Th e Traffic Safety
Committee had recoffcrrended that a traffic
study be conducted in order to
evaluate the impact of the proposal.
Mr. Busa distributed plans, profile
and layout of the proposed
Lumberyard f a c i l i t y . He concurred with the
need for a traffic study and
indicated willingness to complete a previous
BSC study on turning movements
for the Church Court O f f i c e Condominiums,
which then represent a full report
on traffic in that area. He will contact
the Board as soon as the traffic
study is completed and ask for a decision
as soon as possible after that
time.
Mrs. Smith complimented the Traffic
Safety Adv isory Conyrt i t t ee on its
work and its reports which are so helpful
to the Board in making decisi
on traffic i tems.
RESOLUTION FR, MARTIN U, MC CABE
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Michael O'Sullivan was present for the Board's action on a r e s o l u t i o n
in acknowledgement of Father Martin U. McCabe" s retirement as Pastor of the
Church of the Sacred Heart. Mr. Eddi son read the Resolution which stated
that Fr. McCabe had served in that capacity for twenty years and expressed
the Town's appreciation for his contributions to the community. The
Resolution will be presented at a testimonial dinner to be held later in the
week.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to the Resolution on
behalf of Fr. McCabe on the occasion of his r e t i r e m e n t ,
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CONTRACT #8610, GALL FIELD LIGHTING
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute Contract MONO
#8610, with Levan g i e E l e c t r i c Company for Center Field L ighting , in the
amount of $68,300. The contract had been awarded at the Selectmen's Meeting
on April g, 1986 and was subject to the approval of Town Counsel as to
farm.
COUNTY CORRECT I "L SYSTEM
Mr. Hutchinson noted receipt of information f roar John B. Wilson,
Director of the Suburban Coalition, asking an expression of support for a
plan of the Administration, for take over of the county's correctional
system. He asked for authorization to contact Senator Kraus and Repr. . Doran
to press for favorable action on the plan..
Upon motion duly grade and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Town
Manager to urge our Legislators to vote favorably on a plan for State Take
over of the County Correctional System.
ASTIE,LLG REgUEST_ SIDEWALK SERVICE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve, on an
experimental basis, the request of Alexander Cas t i el l o for outside seating
for his restaurant at 1721 Mass. Avenue for the summer months. Indoor
seating will be decreased by the number of sidewalk seats allowed.
FRAN KLIN SCHOOL HOUSING
The Manager informed the Board of progress with the Franklin School
apartment complex. He distributed an ad which has been mailed to those
interested, which stated times designated for application and the schedule
for completion
HEALTH INSURANCE CHANGE
Mr. Hutchinson reported that the Town's Blue Cross Blue Shield Master
Medical Plan will be changed on September 1st to GC/BS Master Medical Plus.
He explained the choice was made to convert to Master Health Plus because of
the benefits and costs savings it offers.
MEETING SCHEDULE
The Board considered its suwner meeting schedule. I t was agreed to go
b i --week 1 ' schedule and, as discussed previously, t o hold meetings
t o a
o nT u esday evenings after the June 2nd meeting. The schedule is subject to
change if it conflicts w i t h members' summer p 1 an s
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes
of the Selectmen's Meeting on April 90, 1966, as presented.
MINUTEMAN COMMUTER BIKEWAY REPORT
Mr. Eddison summarized a progress report he had prepared on the
Mi nuteman Comm uter Bikeway, noting that some delays and obstacles have been
encountered. He reported on his May 5th meeting of bikeway prepresentatives
from Lexington, Arlington and Bedford with officials of the Transportation
Dept. to begin negotiations between the META and the towns for lease of the
ROW. At that meeting it was learned that D.O.T. Secretary Salvucci has
reservations about state funding of design costs of the bikeway. It was
agreed that letters would be written to the Secretary by the Towns urging
him to agree to state funding and that assistance should be sought from the
Legislators.
Other problems involving selection and negotiation processes regarding
the design contractor; official abandonment of the ROW and the drafting of a
lease; and misuse of the ROW were noted,
Mr. Eddison submitted a draft letter to Secretary Salvucci outlining
the problems and asking him to agree to State funding of the design costs
and to inform the DPW of his interest in getting the project mov ing.
Regarding the misuse of the ROW by motorized vehicles, the Town Manager
reported on efforts to block accesses at certain points for the sake of
abuttors and responding to their complaints of abuse.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve as
presented the letter to Secretary Salvucci, as described above. Copies will
be sent to Senator Kraus, Representative Doran, Representative Gibson, and
bikeway committee representatives of the three towns.
ABATEMENT OF SEWER USER CHARGES
Upon motion duly rude and seconded, it was voted to abate sewer user
charg in the amount of $165.55 f property at 16 Nichols Rd., which is
not connected to Town sewer and therefore exempt from sewer user charges.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -- 0 by roll call
Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to
vote, Mr. on � matters of litigation, with no
into Executive Session for discussion of
intent to resume open session.
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Upon motion dul made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
10:14 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
Marion
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Executive Clerk
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