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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-06-BOS-mins ^ t a SELECTMEN'S MEETING ,June 2, 1956 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, June 2, 1996, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Managers Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms. Adler, Assistant to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, PUBLIC HEARING RAYTHEON COMPANY SPRING STREET The Chairman opened the Public Hearing on the petition of Boston Edison and New England Telephone Companies for permission to install conduit on Bridge Street. John Drury, representing the Telephone Company, was present to explain the need for the installation to provide service to a new development on Yalleyfield Road. In response to the Chairman's request for comments, Gary Patrick, 72 Bridge Street, asked to see the plan for the installation, but voiced no objections. There being no other statements in avor or in opposition, the hearing was declared closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans and orders of Boston Edison Company and New England Telephone Company for installation of approximately ten feet of conduit in Bridge Street on the easterly side at existing pole 59/16 located approximately 6' northerly of Valleyfield Rd. EXEMPLARY TEACHERS AWARDS Catherine Boyd, Bowman School Teacher and George Southwick, Lexington High School Teacher, recipients of DeMolay 1996 Exemplary Teachers Awards, were present by invitation of the Board. Mr. Eddison stated that it was a privilege to recognize the excellence in teaching demonstrated by both. He read a statement of commendation and appreciation to Ms. Boyd and Mr. Southwick conveying the Board's high regard to them in their role as teachers and presented each with an original copy of the Resolution. MINUTES MAY , 7, MAY ,,.1 2 ..1.9 8 6 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of Selectmen's Meetings on May 51 May y, -and May 12, 1996, as presented. RESIGNATION FAIR HOUSING COMMITTEE BARAN Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept, with regret, the resignation of Ste hen Baran from the Fair - . p Housing Committee, effective immediately. The Board expressed its thanks for his service on the Committee and its best wishes to Mr. Baran in his new position as Human Services Coordinator. - 2_ APPOINTMENT OF COMPTROLLER Mr. Hutchinson recapped the recruitment process which led to his recommendation that John J. Ryan be appointed as Town Comptroller. He outlined Mr. Ryan's background as Director of Finance and Administration for the City of Peabody, and stated that he felt Mr. Ryan to he the best of all candidates applying. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint John J. Ryan as Town Comptroller, for a term of office to expire on May 31, 1339. REAPPOINTMENT of EXECUTIVE CLERK Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint Marion H. Snow as Executive Clerk of the Board of Selectmen for a term of office to expire on May 31, 13370 CLEAN WATER ACTION PROJECT RESOLUTION James Reilly, Lexington's representative to the Mass. Water Resources Authority Advisory Committee was present for the Board's continued discussion of MWRA's efforts to increase water supplies and the request of "Clean Water Action" for a Resolution in opposition to diversion of streams into its Wachusetts and Quabb i n reservoirs. The proposed resolution emphasised only one of several options now under consideration for increasing the water supply and Mr. Reilly advised the Selectmen not to foreclose any of the other alternatives. He urged strong support for water conservation, but recommended that the Board not endorse the "non-diversion" resolution at this time pending receipt of information which will be developed through a series of public meetings on a long -range MWRA water study to be held this month, which he will attend. He informed the Board that 25 to 30% of the water extracted from the two reservoirs is unaccounted for between the distribution system and the communities served, due to some extent to legitimate uses such as sewer flushing, fires and the watering of playing fields, but largely due to major leaks which must be found. Mr. Eddison asked that Mr. Reilly return to the Board when more information is available after the public meetings. PROCLAMATION,, WATER CONSERVATION WEEK Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim June 7th to June 13th, 1336, as Water Conservation Weep in Lexington, in conjunction with the Governor's acknowledgement of this effort, as requested by the Mass. Water Resources Authority. BRICK STEP RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT one Selectmen's Meeting June 2, 1988 r is y` •. . Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute Contract #88 -9-E, Brick Step Reconstruction, in the amount of $15,125.44, awarded at a meeting of the Board of Selectmen on April 28, 1988 and subject to the approval of Town Counsel as to form. LIMOUSINE LICENSES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of Rinn Corporation d /bta Avanti Limousine Service, 12 Hayward Avenue, for renewal of Limousine License for one vehicle to expire on May 91, 19879 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of Liberty Limousine Service, Inc., 52 Waltham Street, for Limousine License for one vehicle, to expire on May 91, 1587. MM SEWER CHARGESs LYONS 589 WOBURN STREET Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to abate sewer charges in lieu of betterment, in the amount of $2,613.97, , for property at 885 Woburn Street, Lot *58 --5, inadvertently signed at a previous Selectmen's Meeting and consequently processed, though never approved. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve sewer charges in lieu of betterment in the amount of $1,458.19, for property at 989 Woburn Street, and to execute a notice of sewer charges in lieu of betterment. In audition to the charge of $1,458.19, 5% interest on the balance will be due for a period of 18 years. TRAFFIC ITEMS TO TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE SCHOOL STREET AREA BRIDGE SCHOOL STUDENTS' WALKING ROUTE Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request of James R. Maclnnes, Director of Business Services, Lexington Public Schools, that traffic safety issues relative to the walking route of Bridge School students from the School Street area be addressed, to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for its review and recommendations. TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS LWv STUDY T Upon motion duly made and seconded,, it was voted to refer the concerns expressed by the League of Women Voters based on a Town -wide study, to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for review and recommendations. The issues to be addressed are: lack of uniformity in the marking of school entrances and approaches; crossing guard coverage; installation of sidewalks; lowered speed at school entrancess 2C Mr. Eddison commended the League for its report on traffic conditions as listed above and the recommendations given. A letter will be written to the League Chairman expressing the Board's appreciation. EXTRA WORK ORDER #1 GRANT ST. RESURFACING Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Extra Work Order #1, in the amount of $26,512.12 from Article 31, 1333, to Starrett Paving Corporation, for resurfacing of Grant Street under Contract #36 -2, as recommended by Walter J. Tonaszuck, Director DPW /Engineer. ABATEMENT OF SEWER AND WATER CHARGES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve abatement of sewer charges in the total amount of $331.10, to adjust estimates and meter card readings and for properties not connected to town sewer; to abate water receivables in the total amount of $124.35, to adjust estimates and ,,, meter cards; and to abate sewer charges appearing on FY86 Real Estate bills in the amount of $60.05, for properties not connected to Town sewer and exempt from sewer charges. ONE DAB' LIQUOR LICENSE W . R . GRACE Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of W.R. Grace Company RAEDACC, for One Day Liquor License on June 24, 1336, at 55 Hayden Avenue, for an employee retirement party. MAPLE, LOWELL STREETS - REQUEST FOR LOWERED SPEED LIMIT Ruth and Bruce Lynn, 33 Maple Street, were present on behalf of Lowell and Maple and Summer Street petitioners for lowering of the 40mph speed limit on those streets to 35mph. The Town Manager had received a response to his request to Secretary Sal.vucci, D.O.T., for a State study of speed limits on the three streets (Rtes 2A) which listed factors which led to the State's determination that the currently posted speeds can not be lowered. The letter, from Robert L. Shea, Traffic Engineer, State DPW, stated that at this time, 35% of cars exceed the 40mph limit. If the limit were to be Lowered, 30% would be in violation. Mr. Shea also stated that the sight distance is straight and can be seen for several hundred feet in both directions on Rte. 2A. The Town Manager, in response to Mrs. Lynn's question about recourse, said an appeal could be made to the State to reverse its decision, but recommended installation, on a local level, of "Caution Children" suns. Mrs. Smith suggested that existing speed limits be enforced since 85% are going over the limit now. Poo Selectmen's Meeting _5- June 2, 1986 Mr. Lynn spoke of a blind spot at an incline on Maple Street near his home which hides the presence of children and animals who might be crossing at that point. He disputed the logic of the State's findings and asked that a statement of traffic conditions on Rte. 2A be presented to the State which he felt would justify a lowered speed limit. Mrs. Lynn noted that the speed limit on Summer Street in Arlington is 30mph and changes to 35mph in Lexington. She felt that the Town should have more control in establishing rates of speed on roads within its boundaries. Questions were raised as to standards and criteria used by the State in arriving at speed limits for roads under its jurisdiction. The Manager suggested that, after concerns have been registered with the State, Mass. DPW officials be invited to a meeting to explain the methodology for this procedure. He also agreed that the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee could be asked for its recommendations for appropriate speed limits. Mrs. Lynn asked if the Town could investigate and make a strong statement that speeds on all flown streets be kept under 35mph and that State traffic engineers personally survey traffic conditions. Mr. Eddison summarized the sense of the Board as wanting a review of the matter by Torn staff and the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee to get the most information possible. He pointed out the portion of Maple Street with the blind spot, as noted by Mr. Lynn, with respect to poor sight distance there. After this information has been gathered, the Traffic Safety Committee, abuttors, and the State DPW Traffic Engineers would be asked to attend a Selectmen's meeting for discussion of the situation. STATE GRANT OF I1I CONSTRUCTION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Lexington Town Manager to act on behalf of the Town of Lexington (hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant "), as its agent in filing applications for, executing agreements regarding, and performing any and all other actions necessary, to secure for the Applicant such grants and grant payments for the design and construction of sewage treatment facilities as may be made available to the Applicant, pursuant to the provisions of the Massachusetts Clean Waters Act (M G.L. c.21, section 26-53, inclusive, as amended), or other special Act of the General Court, for the construction of the following facilities: I/I Rehabilitation Construction. HARTWELL AVENUE/BEDFORD STREETIMARRETT ROAD Due to the illness of both the Town Engineer and the Director of Public Works, the Town Manager asked that the progress report on the road improvement plans for Hartwell Avenue, Bedford Street, and Marrett Road be postponed. He reported that obstacles have been encountered on certain aspects of the Bedford Street plan to do with the proposed traffic light at Eldred Street, which the State opposes. Y V Now .p�6_ Regarding the Marrett Road plan, District Highway Engineer Mistretts, State DPW, had stated a requirement, among others, for updated traffic volume data and the widening of the driveway entering Forbes Road. All available information on the road plans will be provided at the Selectmen's June 17th meeting, w ith all professional staff present. LIONS CLUB CARNIVAL Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of the Lexington Lions Club for use of the Center Playground on June 34, July 2,3,4,5 and 6, 1336, for set--up, operation and clean -up of the annual 4th of July Carnival. CONTRACT SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION rrr..�rM.rrrwr� rrr.r.rr rr.rrrrrrrrr�ni�rnn rrn. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award Contract 36- 7-E, in the amount of $33,313.60, to Highway Paving, Inc., North Billerica, MA. for sidewalk reconstruction, subject to the approval of Town Counsel as mom to bid form. REAPPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL ON AGING Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the reappointment by the Town Manager of Dorothy Boggia and Gladys Scanlon to the Council on Aging. Mr. Eddison stated that he had worked with both as liaison to the Council on Aging and had found them to be valuable and dedicated workers on the Council. Mr. Hutchinson will convey the compliments of the Board to Mrs. Boggia and Mrs. Scanlon. HURRICANE GLORIA The Manager acknowledged excellent worm of Fire Chief Bergeron in - coordinating the application process regarding reimbursement for expenses incurred from Hurricane Gloria. Federal and state payments to the Town totalled $123,412, which covered most of the Town's expenses in repairing damage to municipal trees and fire alarm equipment; and overtime incurred by town workers during the storm. AWARD OF MERIT - GEORGE A. SMITH Mrs Hutchinson reported that George Smith, Health Director, will be receiving the Certificate of Merit Award from the National Environmental •••r Health Association for his contributions in the field of public /environmental health. The Chairman will acknowledge this accomplishment in a letter to Mr. Smith. Selectmen !f ee t i f'€ q WA LINCOLN I PROPOSAL J u n e 2 , 1986 The Town Man ager n o ted the L i n co 1 n Sp ec- i al To wn Meeti scheduled fit y ,furze 16th to con �- der various op t i oaf _ , for use of 4? acres of land rear the Lexington li Proposed uses include affordable housing and commer0i ai dev elopment, which may he able to help fund the housing,, Mr . Hutchinson and Mr. Eddi son wi confer with Lincoln Selectmen regardi the proposed commercial development and the impact of the more i n t e n s e u se or! Mar r e t t R oad traffic TRASH COLLECTION M r. Hutchinson reported that recent problem i th trash collect c o ntra c tor s a t o h ave b e e n sol a th a t pi s hould be b8ck on 2 regular schedule wi thin a week. He expressed his appreciation for the patience of the public during this period. TRANSFERS FROM RE FLND Upon mot ion dul v ma de and seconded, it was k)o ted to app ;roue transfer from the Reserve Fund to the f of lowi n accounts: Acct. 01- 06 -1=8, Electi $1 ,o30.O O Acct, , 01- -004 -x 0 , Town Manager Expense $1 Acct. 01-20 -1 5, Repair & I'lain�tenance $2,000 it r. • � } [: F • 4 ' 1 s i : s � L s L• t Of - , I T RUCK U K s= �s i; r� ti� The Chairman asked for the v l ek.,i i� f the Board on permI t t I nq F�`aT l oy`; t { -_ operate from trucks on Tocsin Streets., All members agreed that the policy not to permit such operations should he reaff irmed on the basis of traffic and pedestrian saf e t v . EXECUT I � �E SESSION' Upon motio d u l y made and seconded, i t was vo ted 4 - 0 by r c-a1 vote, Mr . Eddi su , M r. Mar Mr Daile Mr Sm it h , to go i n t o Executive Session for discussion of matters of land a c q u i s i t i o n , with no intent to resume opens session. Up m o tion= duly m ade a seconded, 9.10 p.m. A true reco Attes i t way. voted to a djourn at s' - r i on H. an ow E x e c u t i v e Clerk Pak s . SELECTMEN'S MEETING June 17, 1986 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesday, June 17, 1986, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town office Building, at 7:34 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr,, Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms= Adler, Assistant to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. Selectman Smith arrived shortly af ter the start of the meeting. PUBLIC HEART N C r - RAYTHEON COMPANY ++�+•r- i�ir.nin - - The Chairman opened a public Hearing on the petition of Raytheon Company for permission to place cable in an existing conduit on Spring Street. Leo Lecassie, representing Raytheon Company, explained that the installation is necessary to provide additional telephone service. Raytheon would lease the conduit, owned by the New England Telephone Company, pending approval by the Board of Selectmen. There being no statements offered in f avor or in opposition, Mr. Eddi declared the hearing closed. pow upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 0 to approve the petition, plans and orders of Raytheon Company for permission to place cable in existing conduit in Spring Street in an e xisting underground conduit which extends 62 L.F. from existing N. E. Telephone Company manhole *54/188 on the north side of Spring St. in a southerly direction to existing utility pole #90/34, approximately 100' of Hayden Avenue. Mrs. Smith abstained from voting since she had not been present for the entire hearing= LINCOLN LAND PROPOSAL /MINUTE MAN NATIONAL PARK Mr. Eddison recapped a proposal by the Town of Lincoln for development of 47 acres in Lincoln near the Lexington line, 31 acres of which would be used for affordable housing with the remaining 17 acres to be used for commercial development which would provide financial support for the housing. A buffer zone, separating the National park from the residential development is planned as well as relocation of Old Bedford Road to reduce traffic congestion. The plan is contingent upon rezoning of the entire parcel to PUD zoning to allow mixed residential, and commercial use. A Special. Town Meeting held in Lincoln on June 1 6th had approved the rezoning and the purchase of 31 acres between the National park and Massport . A referendum was held on June 17th for override of the l of Prop. 2 1/2. Mfr. Eddison suggested a meeting with the Lincoln Selectmen after the outcome of the referendum is known. He added that Lincoln is interested in commercial development not only for financial support for the housing, but for assistance from the commercial developer with realignment of old Bedford Rd. and Virginia Rd. He was not in favor of the latter process which might be used by developers to gain re'ronings. He saw a threat regarding traffic impact from the commercial development, which could be intensive. Mr. Eddi reported on a meeting with National Park Service officials regarding the future of the Park. He outlined a? ternati ve plans presented as: I. Minimum action on changes to the Park 2. Total reconstruction of Rte 2A and relocation out of the Park 3. An urban parkway 4. A "string of pearls" which would mean re - creat in five spots of 1 775 events. 5. Development of a variety of tour routes. With respect to the Lincoln proposal., Mr. Eddison noted that Lincoln is flexible and wants involvement of neighboring towns in the planning process. Mr. Marshall said he was troubled by the traffic impact which would result from the commercial development proposed. He also felt that Lincoln's low- - income housing would be isolated, not integrated as in Lexington, and therefore would not meet social goals. He questioned locating the housing on the out - skirts of Town, near the airport. Mr. Eddison agreed that there are mare unreso1ved questions but that Li ncoln seems aware of that fact. Mr. McSweeney reported that at a recent HATS meeting, no opposition was apparent from the National. Park Services Denver Team but that the Massport representative was not in favor of housing at that location. The Central Transportation Planning Service (CTPS) is now conducting a traffic count which will be ready for the next HATS meeting in September: In Lexington, only the portion of Rte 2A from Rte 128 west to Concord will be included. Mrs. Smith, with reference to the new road system proposed by the National Park Service, noted that that work would be funded by the State. Mr. Marshall added that the Park Service should be reminded that the automobile in these days is a major means of transportation and that the Park should be planned such a way as to accommodate auto travel, not exclude it. Mr. Eddison agreed with Mr. Dailey that Lexington's main concern is traffic impact and not the type and location of housing. Mfrs. Smith suggested that the project be followed closely from the HATS perspective. She added that additional housing and commercial developments are planned for the air base and should be factored in as well. The Board agreed that a meeting with Lincoln Selectmen should be scheduled after the results of the Referendum are known for further discussion of the proposal and its ramifications. MINUTES - MAY 19 Now moo Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on M 1 1 98 as �.■r � r r presented, E Selectmen's Meeting RESOLUTION - RICHARD M. PERRY Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a Resolution to acknowledge the appre.ciation of the Board for the excellent service to the Town of Richard M. Perry, former Town Comptroller, LUMBERYARD REALTY TRUST - CAMELLIA PLACE �wrryr�..�.n.�� ^i irn r �nr �rr�ri. n���rrw... r.. ��ni�� nin -3_ June 17, 1988 Mr. Hutchinson reported on administrative and engineering positions on the proposal of Lumberyard Realty Trust for access from its property to Camellia Pl and exiting onto Bedford Street with suggested adjustment to the traffic signal cycle. The Manager expressed doubt that the adjustment to the light cycle would provide a solution and asked that the proponent, Alfred Busa, address that issue. He felt that exiting from Camellia Place was a rational solution, but pointed out that parking spaces and training area for the Fire Dept. would be lost. He saw need for time to work out these aspects of the proposal. Mr. Tonasruck, Director of Public Works /Engineering, noted that the Fire Dept. has had problems with congestion regarding safe exiting and ,.,.. manuever i ng of fire vehicles which the impact of the new development would compound. Mr. McSweeney suggested widening of Camellia Place to ease exiting. Joyce Miller, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, said she had not seen a topographic plan of the proposed easement location, but felt that her Commission would have trouble approving road construction over the brook located there, which would have the potential for adverse effect. Mr. Busa responded, that he was confident that the requirements of the Wetland By --Law could be satisfied. He added that the Trust is willing to cooperate, as evidenced by the traffic study submitted as requested, and that he will work with the Conservation Commission regarding its concerns. He stated that financially, the best time for addressing the entrance /exit issue was during the planning process for construct of his facility, but if that is not possible, he would have to live with the Bedford Street exit. Mr. Eddison recommended that the Conservation Commission confer with Mr. Busa and would give some indication as to approval or suggest some acceptable alternative. Mr. Marshall said he would consider the option of waiting to decide on a solution until both the Busa and Custance developments are in operation and their impacts. known. Mrs. Smith saw a need for attention to the area as a whole regarding traffic and environmental issues. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Town Manager to work with Mr! Busa and the Conservation Commission, and the Planning} Board, to explore what can be done to move toward a solution. 4 - Mr. Dailey added that as a first step, Mr. 3usa should provide a detailed plan showing location of the proposed easement. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS TO HANSCOM FIELD ADVISORY COMM 11. The Board reviewed a i i st of nominees for membership on the Hanscom Advisory Commission, representing local citizen groups, area -wide organizations, businesses basing a ircraft at Hanscom and aviation related businesses, submitted to the Selectmen of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln and me Bedford for approval. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve appointments to the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, with terms of office of three years, of the following; Robert Domnitz, representing the Merriam H:.11 Association Jane Farmer, representing the League of Women Voters Henry Wilholm, representing Digital Equipment Corporation Michael Lye, representing Jet Aviation Mrs. Smith suggested that periodic conferences be scheduled with Lexington's representative on the Commission to be kept informed of developments at the airbase. APPOINTMENTS - TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE The Board reviewed a letter from Chairman Fitzgerald of the Town Celebrations Committee, requesting reappointment of four members whose terms will expire on June 30th. William Fitzgerald, Raymond Flynn, Robert Jackson, and Jean Coates were complimented as being oustanding and valuable members with experience by service on the Committee for several. terms. It was agreed that the Committee be expanded by appointment of 2 or 3 Associate Members, to ensure carry -on in the planning of annual observances. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint the f ollowi ng members of the Town Celebrations committee f or terms of of f ice to expire on June 30, 1336; William J. Fitzgerald, 65 Liberty Avenue Raymond J. Flynn, 310 Concord Avenue Robert C. Jackson, 67 Colony Avenue C. Jean Coates 30 Donald Street TOWN REPORT COMMITTEE AND ARTS COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS �J Mr. Eddison noted the request of the Town Report Committee that appointment /reappointments to that committee be made by July 1st, rather than by September 30th, because its heaviest work load period occurs in late summer and early fall. Erna Green, will supply a list of those willing to continue to serve and suggestions for new members. Kerry Brandin, Chairman of the Council for the Arts, had also requested early appointments for her Committee, to become effective on September 30. moo The Council prepares its calendar during the summer and would like to list any new members in it. The Board had no objections to these adjustments. Selectmen's Meeting _5_ June 17, 1986 CENTER REVITALIZATIoff COMMITTEE Mr. Eddison suggested that the existing Center Revitalization Committee be discharged preparatory to the formation for a new Lexington Center Committee to be charged with continuing the process of managing change in the Center. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to dissolve the Center Revitalization Committee, with appreciation for its harts work in fulfilling its charge. MARRETT ROAD AND NORTH LEXINGTON ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLANS MARRETT ROAD Dick Cooke of Boston Survey Consultants, was present to give a status report on plans for improvements to Marrett Road. He noted the requirement by the State DPW for an update of the 1981 traffic count, which is now being conducted and the widening of the driveway entering Forbes Road. He recounted the 5- -year experience of attempts to implement the improvements inc?uding an amended plan to avoid land taking of Park Service land, Regarding the ongoing traffic count, to be completed in 2 or 3 weeks, certain changes have been noted i.e. more traffic on new Mass. Avenue and less at Forbes Road. These changes may require modifications of traffic signals cycles. He pointed out that the proposed Lincoln and Hanscom Field developments will both impact Rte 2 traffic. Regarding the plans for relocation of Rte ZA outside the National Park, which he shoved on a map, he felt that that feature of the Park Service's plans if ever implemented would be in the distant future. Mr. Cooke estimated that it was likely to take 2 or 3 years to get final approval of Rte ZA improvement plans by the State and Federal agencies involved, but with constant attention, that period could he reduced to 18 months. Mr. Marshall recapped the Board's compromise regarding the Park Service refusal to cooperate with land taking and approval at that time of the revised plan by State officials. He expressed frustration at yet another delay 16 months after approval of the compromise plan Mrs. Smith suggested that the Board authorize staff to press for quick action by the State and F.H.A. on the plan as accepted and asking for assistance from our Legislators in expediting the process. Mr. Hutchinson, advised asking State officials, to meet with the Board in 30 days when the traffic count update has been completed. Upon mo du i v made and seco i t was v o ted t author the s taff t o rri c! !) p �� a 1 i d u - p e e d a rf d a a c r ? �� t t �,r i �# e e # ,�i i± �`� = t��� o f f i c i a S � requested and that the Town i s sat i s f i ed wi th the Yr -fad al i gnment proposed. mood F u rt h e r, t h a t t h e pla i s see as t -he f l n a i de to imP # e n t o R 2A ,.3t t�, E; 'Qa Yd _,J;: } i t = tr , ;. ee t : e pY i � t e'x;prr- BEDFORD STREET Mr, Cooke rev i eq4ed the hi story of plans for improvement with Bedford S treet a s howed a p l a n devel s e v eral y ear �- ago, wh ich was to ha �l e mo v ed f o rwar d is Area residents opposed the plan, which pro;si ded ric direct access to Eldred Street an had other features they con o bJ ec t i o n abl e , su ch as the number of lanes and lack of green space. The North Lexington Road Improvement StudV Committee was formed and gave its recornmendat ions for a revis plan, which wa s. developed bkj 6SC E t acc these recorraiendat i ores The State did not accept the compromise p l a n , dh i of 1 y because of traffic lights and direct access. to Eldred Street, whi it was felt would cause back -ups during peak hours, but the State still felt that the plans could not be approved with the Eldred Street lights. M Cooke recapped State DPW latest requirements on the compromise, stated in a letter dated June 4, 1986, which he said showed inconsistencies t4i th p ri or approvals. G Bu C o f t North Lexington Road improvements Study r C o m m i t t e e , stated that the 1 , 984 plan brad been unacceptable to all in North L e x i n g to n e x c ep t for th b u s in e s s c He felt it imperative to push Ir I o rwar d #r'ii ' t� 1 t he comp r orf1 i se p I an r Mr . M r e s p onded that the -.i tuat i on shifuld be pu t i n to p ersp ect ive and that even thoug E' reci nc t - 7 had opp osed th 1984 P lan a large portion of the Town had accepted i t ; He felt the State' disfavor of the Eldred Street light could be legitimate Wi th re gard to hack, -ups t the r arr €p and that if the n evrjer p l a n i s no accep q u i ck. l v , the 1 P l a n should be implemented, Mr. E S on s a id he w no a t h e p tf i n t of qi } t i n up on t h e c o mpr om is e P lan and was i ,,12 11 i ng to tr,v for i t = approval u ntil con z� i nced that the State h ser i o u s v consi the c oncession s made becau o n o b i ec t i O r = s . He added that he f elt the r es i der€ i s t,,io u 1 d be willing t o g i o e up the Eldred Street lights during peak hours to have it available at other times. Mr. Dailey noted that a great deal of time had been spent developing a good plan and felt that exploration should be rude as to the po i bi 1 i t ,_ of i t s approval before g i v i n g up on : t , Mrs.. Smith a f elt i was cici s t e p l__l re a ll p o s s i b i l i t i e s , and make ever} effort to get d e f i n i t i v e ar s Hier s as t n- the reasons the plan is unacceptable. She was in agreement with Mr. Marshal v iew on the Eldred St. light, adding that it could be a stumbling block. Mr. Hutchinson said that at this critical point, State officials at are app ropriate level should be met € i th and asked for spec li t i c reasons for di and if the Eldred Street i ictht is the rmajo reason for the State's position- #. r Set e t rff e n " s Meet 0 .Tun 1? . He felt that Senator Kraus and Representative Doran should also be present, Mr . Marshall stated that he would not want to make a judgement that rf gh t Uu t t e t th a d ea V l i n e o f t h s t a ' i s [cl i„� l d 'Li e c t at { i 1 `�'• f o r rfi � 1 -.. a a dec i e. i on of ter all f are known, Upon mo tion duly made and seconded, it was v oted that the Town Manager be au thor i zed to word. with Mete o f f i c i a l s and ot h ers n ecessar f) to attemp to determine whether t he Nor Lexington Road Improvement plan is viable i rf the sense that components of the plan will be approved by the Mete DPW. _•�"'. P P t i. ` Cif r F �. 1 t4 G - . - % �'�H i f '; :. � E r �T FR E ET The Bo a d r ev i e }re t h e r ec om d a t i o n s o f t h e E a bl em t Co i t t ee o a f the request of Dr Zangara, 19 Muzzev Street, for relocation of handicapped parking spaces f rom the corner of Mass. Avenue and Muzzev Street, to 19 u z e f Street, which he f wo uld be ad for h ie patients At the time of consideration of t he req uest o rf Nov y; 3 198 th Board had voted to accept t he r ecormen da t i o n s of the Cen ter R e v i t a l i z a t i o n .orrm i t t ee t move t he space subject to the review and r ecorrffrien da t i o n s o f t E a bl emen t Comrrt l t t ee on n the matter The En abl errfen t C o m m i t t e e had recommended, i n a letter dated June 5, 1986, that the existing location of the parking space was pref s ince it is the closest one to the Cen ter . The C ommittee sugges that an additional 'handicapped space he prok)ided at 19 Muizey Street. It was noted t the Center R Corm i t t ee was n w i n i n g to have an a ddit i onal pace on Muzzeu Street designated for han dicapped park a ng. }� =r`r. fl;�i k i o duIt i { a d s a n d � ?�.' : - d e d , I t w tf ; fr; i�i 7r � :f r t "f ' } fdi t:�-t it t Bo o r, N � � 1 98 -W w h au tho r ize d t h e r e loc a tion of th handi capped parking space f r orrf t he corder o f Mu z z e5i St reet a nd M a ssachusetts Avenue to * Muzzey Street. POLI C "(f Cf4 TRUCK VENDOR OPERATI M M E son h a d su p € o r di n g fo a pol i r -V n o t to p v en d i ng f r om t in h ea vv t r at f i c ar o f t he Town He exp lai n ed t sev eral i n q u i r i e s had been made of the Selectmen • s Office for p e r m i s s i o n to sell ice cr It was agreed that t he i t errf would he tabled SCHOOL SCE I LD I NGS 4S I ;TANG E PROCESS M . Hu tchi nscirf repot ted on th s tatus of the submi ssi on to the Schoo.L eu 1 1 di ngs A ssi 5ltance Board f or t undi ng of the school rano ►rat i orr pr's i ect : He said the news that day was positive and that Lexington.. s application was on the June 24th SBAS agenda. All Lexington school projects are proposed for approval, with staff recommendations for 60% reimbursement. In a nswer to questi about a g uaran tee thhat the State _ annual appr of fundin i the future, Mr. Hutchinson thought I t un l ikely that P the Mate would withhold approvals since it had never been the case. P4 �.8_ LEXINGTON MINUTE MAN REQUEST FOR MINUTES The Town Manager aicknowledged a letter from District Attorney Harshbarger relating to a complaint from Ms. Elizabeth Banks of the Lexington Minute -Mans Ms. Banks alleged that the Town violated the Open Meeting Law by failing to make public the minutes of the Executive Session of April 9, 1988 dealing with the Mews Property. Mr. Harshbarger ruled that the executive minutes need not be released to Ms= Banks since they deal with litigation strategy on a pending matter. Mr. Cohen noted that he has spent a number of hours on public records questions as a result of Ms. Banks' frequent complaints. He stated that he had met with an Assistant District Attorney and with counsel for the Secretary of State. One topic of discussion concerned the Board of Appeals and Ms. Banks' demands to see their draft conditions for the "Katandin Woods" project. The District Attorney's office acknowledged that the Board of Appeals is a quasi-judi body and that it may not always be appropriate to deliberate in public session. Mr. Cohen said he hoped that all meetings of the Board of Appeals could continue to be held in open sessions With respect to Ms. Banks' specific request, he had agreed with the counsel for the Secretary of State that the draft could now be released since the decision had been filed with a copy to Ms. Banks and the appeal period had expired; Mr. Cohen noted that no complaints had been fi�.ed against Lexington - under the public Records Law until Ms; Banks' began to make them. TRAFFIC SAFE MASS . AVENUE ACCESS TP PARKING LOT Now Mr. Hutchinson informed the Board of his request to the Traf f i c Safety Advisory Committee for its recommendations on his proposal to close the access to the municipal parking lot, between the 1775 Wine & Spirit Shop and the bank. He felt that this access has created a safety hazard by cars making illegal left turns onto Mass Avenue and driving over the sidewalk area. He also suggested that the driveway exiting the pewter pot parking lot be looked at, CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify the poll vote of dune 12, 1988, approving the acceptance of the low hid of the Esser County Bank on a State Anticipation Note for newer work on Marrett Road, in the amount of $22, 177.54, dated dune 12, +988. f Selectmen's Meeting _9- June 17, 1996 MARY MC DONOUGH RECOGNITION PARTY, ONE DAY LI4UOR LICENSE Upon mot ion duly made and seconded, it was voted to a pprove the request of the Mary McDonough Party Planning Committee for permission to serve wine in Cary Hall, Cary Memorial Bldg. on September .0, 1996, and to approve the appl ication by the Commi for a One Lay Liquor License on that date. ARMENIAN SISTERS ACADEMY. ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the applicati for One Day Liquor License by the Armenian �' stern Academy on June 22, 19964 TRAFFIC ITEM, LARCHMON T LANE Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request of Jill Butler, B Larchmont Lane, for relief from safety hazards on Larchmont Lane, to the Traffi Safety Advisory Committee for review and recommendations. RE VEST FOR USE OF BATTLE GREEN LEXINGTON MINUTE MEN Upon motion duly rude and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of the Lexington Minute Men, Inc. for use of the Battle Green for P ON installation of officers on Sunday, June 29, 1996, at 2 :00 p.mv ORDER OF TAKING PEARL STREET r_ iirrrirnirui�iirnumir+ r- r..nrr...r,r w.wiwi.ia.rrrrwww Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute an Order of Taking for Pearl Street, established as a Town way at an Annual Town Meeting on April 2, 1986. FRANKLIN SCHOOL SEWER CHARGES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve sewer charges in lieu of betterment in the amount of $ 6 r 612,7 9 for property at 7 Stedman Road, the former Franklin School. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to abate the sewer charge in lieu of betterment for the Franklin School property, 7 Stedman Road, in the amount of $6,612.79, as recommended by the Director of Public Works /Engr. because sewer was included in the price of the Franklin School property when it was purchased from the Town. 10 - �•F- 198 GRANT STREET., SEWER CHARGES I. LI EU O F BETTE Upon notion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve sewer charges in lieu of betterment in the amount of $1,588.08, for property at 198 Grant Streeet, owned by Barry Couette, 5 Raymond Street, Lexington. CONTRACT 88 -7 -E SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION Upon M0 i ors duly made and seconded, i t, was to execute Contract #88 -7 -E, in the amount of $33,218.68, awarded on June 2, 1988 to Highway Paving, Inc, , North Billerica for sidewalk reconstruction. CH, 90 BOND ISSUE PROJECT Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute "Ch. 90 Environmental Punch Lists and Ch. 90 Project Request Forms for resurfacing of 9,880 linear feet of existing streets In various locations in the Town, in the amounts of $41 062 for Waltham Stree -� Marrett to Brookside and $97,938 for Paul Rever Road, Spring Street (Marrett to Hayden). EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5--8 by roll call vote, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Bailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to go into 9=0 Executive Session for discussion of matters of Collective Bargaining Strategy and of Litigation, with no in tent to resume open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 18 :22 p1m, A true record, Attest: c . i L anion H. Snow Executive Clerk woo