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August 12 1986
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A regular mee o f the Board o f 3 " ec tmen was held o Tuesday,
August 12, 1986, i t he Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town O f f i c e B u i l d i n g , at
7:30 R . m . Cha irman Edd i sa n , Mr. Marshall, Mr. D a i l e y , Mrs. Sm ith; Mr
Hu tchinson, Town Manager; Mr . Cohen, Toren Counsel, Ms. Adler, Assistant to
the Torn Manager; and Mrs. Sn ow, Executive Cler were present. Mr.
Mcgween eV joined the meeting later.
GIFT OF AMERICAN FLAG
Mr . Edd i son read a let ter f r om W i n i f red Fr i e dman , of f er i n g t do to
the Town an American flag, gi to her at the t i rte of t he d of h er
husband, Manfred P. Friedman. He noted Mr. Fr i edit an r s val ued s e r v i c e to the
Town as a member of t P l a n n i n g B C o n s e r v a t i o n C s i o n and T
Meeting member and acknowledged his other c o n t r i b u t i o n s as an involved
c i t i z err . The Cha irman acc the flag on behal of the Bo ard and th Town
and annou t it w ill be flown i n front of the CerV Memorial gu i idi ng
i n remembrance o f Fred.
YOUTH COMM I gg I &4 APPOINTMENTS
Mr. Hutchi a the B a p r o v a i o f h is r e a p p o i n t m e n t of N a n c)
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Edd i c - on and Mr. Da i l ev n o ted t he har 11. and ded � � � !
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UNACCEPTED STREET PROGRAM
H l i s t of unaccepted streets which the Manager proposed he improved to
a certai level with future maintenance up to residents was reviewed. As
i th case of Winship Road, abu t f or s will share the cost of these projects
at an estimated $200 to $300 per street for materials. The Manager
r ecomc nen ded that the work he done now, Lief a r e the winter mo nths an asked
the Board's app roval of proceeding under th unaccepted street pal i cV .
Upo motion d uly m ade a nd sec it wa ;to ted t aut t
upgradi as p rop o sed by the Town Manager of the following unaccepted
streets.
Robbins ns Road - f rom Plymouth to Locust Avenue
Tavern Lane
Kendall Road -- near Wal tham Street
Valley Ro ad
Davis Road
Dee Road
Sheridan Street
Slake Road
~ M EN7 ; P � r rER PO N
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mod in ho . A t c{ t a � cI f $ S q Y ,864,3 ir,ias r from t he sa' e
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Selectmen's Meeting August 12, 1988
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BOND SALE
Mr. Hutchinson updated the Board on the bond sale and asked that three
documents be signed: the award for the $19,840,000 loan of bonds,
$11,870,000 for school improvements and $1,770,000 f or conservation ]sand
acquisition to Shawmut Bank of Boston at a net interest cost of 8.2875, a
price of $100.0092; a No Arbitrage Certificate, which commits the Town to
comply with current tax Laws with respect to investing bond proceeds and a
Signature and No Litigation Certificate which confirms that the process of
authorizing the bonds is legal.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the sale of the
$19,840,000 Municipal Purpose Loan of 1888 bonds of the Town dated
August 15, 1986, to Shawmut Bank of Boston, N.A, at 100.0092 and trued
interest is hereby confirmed. The bonds are payable on 15 of the
years and in the principal amounts and bear - -- inters the respective rates
as follows:
It was further voted that the consent da }=ed Au "ust 7, 1-986 to the
cert i f y i ng bank biding for the bonds is hereby conf i rmed =
Upon motion duly .made made and seconded , i } was voted t� approve and e.. a Wu'�,�e
the No Arbitrage Cert �f 3 mate, Bonds, relative to the use of t he amount:
borrowed.
Upon. motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute ttl: e
No Arbitrage Vert i f i cate , Bonds, relative to the use of the bond proceed= .
upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute the
Si gnat ure and No L i t. i ga t i cn %ert i f i. mate as proof of the 2.e g al;& t— 0f al?
processes in the transaction.
0R 1'S L F '"�'E TRAFF`T t SAF`Emv r. � -•' � S�} ' i �' " L
LWV RE UESmS RE: SAFETY 'C N(ZERNS ELEMENTARY S� HOU"LS
The Board reviewed the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee on the suggestions by the League of Women Voters for improved
traffic safety in elementary school areas throughout the Town.
Regarding the League's concerns relative to marking of school entrances
and approaches, the Committee agreed with its request for uniformity n
mark th roughout the Town
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Interest
Year
Amount
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Year
A mount
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"987
$925,000
5.25
11995
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925,000
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11888
925,000
8090
1988
925
8.25
1987
900,000
84180
:990
925,000
8.25
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900,000
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1991
925,000
8.25
1999
900,000
8.80
1992
925,000
8.25
2000
900,000
8090
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925,000
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2001
790,000
8.90
1994
925,000
8180
It was further voted that the consent da }=ed Au "ust 7, 1-986 to the
cert i f y i ng bank biding for the bonds is hereby conf i rmed =
Upon motion duly .made made and seconded , i } was voted t� approve and e.. a Wu'�,�e
the No Arbitrage Cert �f 3 mate, Bonds, relative to the use of t he amount:
borrowed.
Upon. motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute ttl: e
No Arbitrage Vert i f i cate , Bonds, relative to the use of the bond proceed= .
upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute the
Si gnat ure and No L i t. i ga t i cn %ert i f i. mate as proof of the 2.e g al;& t— 0f al?
processes in the transaction.
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LWV RE UESmS RE: SAFETY 'C N(ZERNS ELEMENTARY S� HOU"LS
The Board reviewed the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee on the suggestions by the League of Women Voters for improved
traffic safety in elementary school areas throughout the Town.
Regarding the League's concerns relative to marking of school entrances
and approaches, the Committee agreed with its request for uniformity n
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As reported at that meeting, work of this nature has already been started in
order t o hav it completed by the o pening of schools in September,
therefore, it was agreed that an evaluation and study of that matter will moo
not he necessary. Zebra crosswalk markings will he installed at all major
school crossings, Road painting and signs to alert motorists to the
crosswalks will also he installed.
The Traffic C o m m i t t e e also concurred with the League's recommendation
for installation of sidewalks and asked that the Engineering Department
Review include sidewalk recommendations. That issue will he dealt with in
the ev aluati o n process of su ch matters prior to the 1 987 Annual Town
Meeting.
Regarding the request by the League for standard school zones, the
Traffic C o m m i t t e e made the f o l l o w i n g recommendations
1. There is no need for a crossing guard at Phi lip Road and
Rockville Avenue;
2. The existing crossing guard at rdarris Street and Hiathaway Road
s u f f i c i e n t however, her hours sho uld he e as sugg
lift the t eagu e ;
�I 'r0ssi ng guard should be stationed at Waltham Street and
brook s3 - 'venue�-ho th A.M. and P.M. for Clarke Junior High
School .
It was noted that Mr. ,` acllnnes of the Schoo'L Dept. concurred with these
reci +rnmendat i ons.
L io motion d ijio ma de an e i'onded s it tf4la- voted t accept the
reco i ons of the Traffic gafet�) Advisory Committee relative to
concerns of the 'Leag o f � , I ome r# Voters, with the exception of its
suggestion for rev i et of all a .1ementary school crossings, ac noted above,
now
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The r epor t of t he Tr o f 3 S C ommittee on the reques o He' pier t
Hau , 42 Morel and Avenue, f or restr i tr t i on of parking on both sides of Fern
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Also, as recommended by the Committee, the Board voted to deny the
request for maki Larchmont Lane a one -way street
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION RE VESTS RE: REDISTRICTING of HASTINGS STUDENTS
The Board reviewed the report of the Traffic Safety Committee regarding
safety concerns for redistricted pupils of the former Hastings School as
expressed by Janes Maclnnes, Director of Business Services, School
Department=
Upon notion duly made and seconded, it was voted that redistricted
Hastings students to attend Bridge School be bussedl that either the Five
Forks or Crosby Road crossing guard be assigned to Waltham Street at
Brookside Avenue for Clarke Junior High School; that the remaining crossing
guard be placed at Lowell Street and Fairlawn Lane; and the hours of the
crossing guard at Adams Street and Hathaway Road be extended for Diamond
Junior High.
Mr. Maclnnes, who was present noted that the School Committee will he
voting on placement of a crossing guard at Bedford and North Hancock
Streets that week.
SCH00L BOARD C,ONSTRDCTION PROCESS
Mr. Hutchinson reviewed procedures relative to the School Improvement
Program. He noted that the $12+ million appropriated will be transferred
into a separate account for the program, which must he under process by
vune, 1967 to ensure 60% State reimbursement. He outlined processes planned
to implement the work schedule. Mr. Ryan, Comptroller will Meet with the
Sch oo�. Bu i 1 d i ng Assistance Bureau to ensure maintenance of proper accounting
records and procedures.
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Mrs Kane, Treasurer, explained that the portion of the ;Dlonding
al orated to the purchase of the nest and Chiesa conservation ].and wili b
used to retire the outstanding $1., notes : =n August= 29, 198E.
L REALTY TR PRfPr�SAL - CAMELLIA PLACE
'AA.; re ;e? a y , r ,� _: s �. aet g 4- w n = rnh th To Manager h ao
been asked to work with Lumberyard Realty Trust, the Conservation
Com17:ission, Planning Board and Traffic Comm: ttee on the feasi }±�.itiy of t�:e
proposa� -'or use of Camellia Place as a right -of -way a J, i t f roar: to pr rl.er . +r
r, ". � Beef ord O treet .
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He noted the statement of the Conservation Commission which stated that
f r �. t �s� '� d taken +ace w i tlh Mr Busa and BSC Engineer
a� �+houg�3 i n- canal d i sc" z ons .i a t
DiPietro, no formal application and plan have been eubmitted. Therefore, no
decision hEs been made on the proposals
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A report from the Planning Board stated that it endorsed the efforts of
the Selectmen to work out an improved traffic pattern at the intersection
and believed that the greater use of Camellia Place would contribute to
better traffic management. The Board encouraged the Selectmen to pursue
this approach provided a connection of Camellia Place to Hancock Avenue is
not included in the plan and any connection across the Vine Brook is
environmentally acceptable. No further comments were offered since the
Pl ann i ng Board has seen o plans for i nter=el"ti on design or traff rout; ng
in the area.
With respect to the question of a requirement for Town Meeting action
to cross town owned land to reach Camellia Place, Mr. Cohen said more
information about the title and how the land was acquired is needed before
that issue can be clarified. Mr. Hutchinson commented that it appears that
an easement and Town Meeting action will be required=
Mr. Cohen suggested that the attorney for Lumberyard Trust could be
asked to work on the title regarding that matter, -
Mr. Eddison noted the Concerns of Hancock Avenue residents about the
possibility of a cut - through to their street, and pointed out that that is
not shown to be part of the proposal..
Mrs. Smith Commented as follows; the three Boards agree that there is
no plan be them as yet on which to comment on the issue of a second
egress from Mr. Busa ►s development over Camellia Pl but that his concern �
is only one symptom of area -wide problems. Before voting on a solution to
one symptom, she would want to see a comprehensive picture of the situation
and what possible solutions there might be regarding moving traffic along
both Bedford Street and Worthen Road and most specifically through the
intersection of those streets.
She recommended authorization of a study of this intersection and
ad j a-.ent road ways to arrive at the best solution for improved traffic
Mot i o�� was made and seconded to enter into a comprehensive stud y of the
intersect of Bedford Street and Worthen Road...
Regard l n, the cost of the study, the Ma*�a ger was to s .t
t'�: is tiMe, n�Ct'in. I V a c ', a request j4cr proposals specifying th sco wLu�d
have to be prepared and issued. 'He added that funding of the study up to
$10,000 i s ava 1=- b�.e i n the Professional Services account,
Mr. Marsh cji l s concern had been that it not be considered another
pro )ec t for the P1 ann i ng p;ept . He noted 'that .umber yard Realty Trust= had
provided a traffic count and study as requested, in addition to a similar
study provide' f r an o± her Bedford Street development by ?Vlark AMCo,re . He
'_' +� v C Y ear sue }� �; t *.� +,� f r i �. °�1 ; 3!'ie � t a tt eke � � paned �:f:':
4. nterse C t i on , anent AL n t the question f :antes t' the traff l i �t.
timing and the matter of left 'urns .
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configuration of the intersection as well as the ± f i c u a nagernent issue as
1 i st ed by Mr. MarsI-.Ca , in additi t o the traffic counts .
Regarding a gut -off point during planning and construction of the Busa
Bu i 1 d i n g for derision on the Camellia Place e gress, Mr. Connolly of
wumbervard Realty Trust responded that there was no immediate cut -off date
but that the Trust would like to have some direction on the outcome as soon
as possible.
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Mr Marshall referenced residents' concerns regarding a cut - through to
Hancock Avenue and commented that he would not support such a plan, even if
it was not prevented by the railroad right -of --way. All members agreed with
this view.
Regarding a completion date for the study, it was felt that it might be
a two phase project, to include the actual impact of ultimate development in
the area.
Mr. Marshall said that he would want funding of the study within the
1987 Fawn Meeting cycle in the event an appropriation is found to be
necessary.
Mr. Schuman, 11 Hancock Avenue, expressed the appreciation of area
residents for the response by the Board and the discussion taking place that
evening. He stated that neighborhood concerns were not based can a cut -
through to.Hancock Avenue but on the impact of traffic abutting their back-
yards.
Mr. Fortmann, 5 Harrington Road, agreed, noting that three, and soon
four, large scale developments would be operating in the area, with no
concern shown by the developers about the resultant traffic problems. He
supported the idea of a study of the whole problem.
Motion having been previously made and seconded, it was voted to enter
i nto a comprehensive traffi study of the Bedford Street /Worthen Road
intersection and adiacent streets.
M NUTES OF JULY 29 198E
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve, as
amended, the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting of July 29, 1.86=
HESSi b A-P LE :CAB
Upon motion dui ' made and seconded, it was voted to remove from the
table consideration off the appointment of Ronald H. Colwel? , whose
ou:inati.on had been rude and seconded on July 29, 1986, to fill the
unexpired term of Wl i l l i am P. Kennedy.
The Chairman noted that there were three candidates: Ronald W.
Colwell, Loran E. Wallace, and Marilyn K. Mairson, all of whom are
experienced as realtors:
e.s L i ai soy; to WexHAB, Mr . Marshall noted that that Board had felt the
l ask of a rea? Yor amc +3g te. members wh A. h been t':e case si��ce t�,e dea vh
of
Mr. Zorka . Ronald �'clwell , with experience as a realtor arnd in
Interfaith and other housing pro jests, is wi i.i i ng t serve afd Mr Marsha
h so n m ir1'�s' ed 1 im r
ng aid +due .'ee ii�er a ppointments ntr�ents HA� w': 4�i .�se three terms
TT iii e Mr Marsi'3 -l'. re commended. ended. that 1. on i sera i on. be g i ven f.ti
expansion of the Board and that that issue was one which should be discussed
with Lex HAB at a meet i ng i n= the Fall .
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.Mr. McSweeney said that Loran E. Wallace has similar qualifications
as a realtor and although was not as yet involved in Town government, would
be willing to get into the process.
He nominated Mr. Wallace for the appointment to LexHAB and the
nomination was seconded by Mrs Dailey,
Mrs. Smith noted, with reference to the three candidates, all of whom
she f elt were hi ghly qualified, the wealth of the Town in having a broad
spectrum of volunteers interested in housing.
She supported the appointment of Mr. Colwell as being the most deeply
involved in housing natters and experienced as a realtor.
It was voted 3 to 2 t appoint Ronald W. Colwell to the Lexington
Housing Assistance Board to fill the unexpired term of William P. Kennedy to
December 5, 1986. Mr. Dailey and Mr. McSweeney voted to appoint Mr.
Wa.11ace s
Mr. Dailey added that before the time of appointments to LexHAB in
December, effort shou? d be made to find candidates with engineering
b,ackIxraunds similar to Mr. Kennedy's who had recently resigned. All members
were asked for suggestions on such individuals.
Regarding future expansion of LexHAB and its composition, Mrs. Smith
felt that the Board should discuss that and other such issues before annual
appointment and budget process time,
Mr. Marshayl suggested Selectmen discussion of these mat=ters in
September and a subsequent meeting with Le,X HAB in early October.
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APPOINTMENTS TO AR TS COUNCIL am#
Upon riot i cn duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint the
following to the Lexington Counc i I for the Arts for terms of office to
become effective on September 30, 1966, and to expire on September 30, 1982,
Free Rosenberg, 165 Wood Street
Mary Ann Armstrong, 3.4 Robinson Road
Robert Cartside, 20 Loring Rood
and to appoint the f o1.1 owi ng to the Lei: ington Counc � 1. �s f th Art == for ter
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of office to become effective on Sep} ems +er g o , 1 a s - , and to expire or+
September �O, 19 88 : .
Deborah Kessman 5 Stonewall Road
ShiIip McFarland C. Independence Avenue
Penelope Hart 64 Bloomf. Street
Mr . Edd i so=n riot: ed the six +r ears of serv given by Natalie Warshawer, ,
whose term expires in September. She had been a member since the Council's
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n�.ept+on contributing _i i cant'y to the progressive evo].ut.i. n o Elie
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Upon motion duly made a �d seconded , it was vo ted to amend the
Selectmen's "Regulations Covering CI ub Licenses" by changing the age of
legal drinking of alcoholic beverages from eighteen to twenty -one to reflect. ..o
changes to that effect in Chapter 138, General Laws.
Selectmen's Meeting August 12, 1986
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SEPTEMBER M EETING SCHEDULE
It was agreed that the Selectmen would continue to meet on Tuesdays on
a bi- weekly basis through the month of September as follows:
Tuesday, September 9, 1996
Tuesday, September 29, 1996
The question of whether to continue with the Tuesday meeting schedule
will be discussed at the end of September.
ACTING CHAIRMEN APPOINTED
Mr. Eddison informed the Board that he will be out of Town for two
periods during August and September, and suggested appointment of Mr.
Marshall, Senior Selectman, as Acting Chairman, with Mr. Dailey acting in
that role during the absence of both Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Eddison.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Acting
Chairmen, during the periods of Mr. Eddison's absence as follows:
Mr. Marshall, from August 14, to 21, 1996
Mr. Dailey, from August 22, to 27, 19$6
Mr. Marshall, from September 1, to 6, 1996
HUMAN RIGHTSIFAIR HOUSING CON
M The Board reviewed, a letter drafted by Mr. Eddison in response to
District Attorney Harshbarger's request for sponsorship of a conference on
fair housing and human rights he plans for the Falls The Letter expressed
the Board's concerns regarding human rights and fair housing but declined
sponsorship of the conference.
Upon notion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Chairman to send the letter to District Attorney Harshbarger, as drafted, on
behalf of the Board
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WATER ("? J.ON
Mrs. Smith referred to previous discussions by the Board on the
subject of water conservation and how if effectively pursued., it can avo
major capital expenditures by the State and the Mass. Hater Resources
Authority (MWRA) . She noted ex ected changes i n water and sewer rates and
felt a collateral effort shoved be made to make citizens and Town Officials
aware of w ater conservation procedures.
Mrs. Smith suggested that informative material published by MWRA he
se at to citizens and re. tended that tha build .r_g code be changed to}
require the use of water co =nserva t i on plumbing equipment in new C onstru � t i on
or ma for rehab i 1 + tat: or projects.
She asked the Board to request the Town Manager to direct s Taf f to
ass i s w i t h formul at i on of an effective water conservation program f or the
Town, for consideration of the Board and suggested en l i s.t i ng the help of
James Reilly, MNIRA representative, in this process.
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Judith Marshall, who was � resent told of the plans of the League of
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Women Voters in that regard, for a Fall program.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the Town
Manager to put together a water conservation program for the Town, including
working with our representatives in the Legislature on bills relating to the
protection of our capital investment in our water system.
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT L.G. HANSCOM FIELD
Mr. Eddison referred to the August 5th Public Hearing on the GEI Report
for Hanscom Field, which he had attended and reported that Massport had 1:1een
willing to extend the time in which communities could comment on the report.
to September 25th, Mr. Faramelli had also agreed to meet with the Board for
discussion prior to the 25th. The Chairman added that reports of the
Plann Board and Conservation Commission on the report will be distributed
to the Selectmen for the September 9 meeting.
It was agreed that efforts will be rude to schedule the meeting with
Massport cn September 23rd, at a regular Selectmen's Meeting.
Regarding the August 5th hearing, he reported that residents of the
Manor section had complained of the noise of extra flights over their
neighborhood. Joyce Hals had responded that blecause of weather conditions,
flights had been diverted from their usual paths, impacting the Town, b.;t
that there had been no additional flights. The residents felt that Massport
should be more responsive and should take steps to monitor noise Levels.
LIMOUSINE LICENSE
Upon mo�.ion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of Arsen Minasian %.. Innovative Enter prizes, 166 Grove
Street, for a Limousine License for one vehicl
ABATEMENTS, MATER & SEWER CHARGES
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Upon mct i on du-. y :jade and seconded , i t was vo Jed to approve the
abatement of water and sewer charges i:: th f ol.iowi ng total amounts:
$528.47; $45.15; and $2 because of incorrect readings, adjustment of
estimates or for customers not connected to Town Sewer and exempt from sewer
user charges,
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RENEWAL OF BATTLE GREEN GUIDE LICENSES
August 12, 1986
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve renewal of
Battle Green Guides Licenses for the following:
Daniel L. Alpert 9 Fairfield Dri
Mark Dick 16 Middl Road
Steven Ford 4 Grove t eet
Richard John 150 Brattle t. Cambridge 0219$
Jennifer Marx 4 Carriage Drive
Andrew Saks 11 Blake Road
Arthur G. Slade, Jr. 52 Webb Street
Megan Spann 60 Freemont Street
Sandor Zappolin 46 Asbury Street
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5--0 by roll call vote,
Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, hers. Smith, ter. McSweeney, to go into
Executive Sessi for discussion of Bargaining Strategy of matters of
litigation, with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted t o adjourn at
9:45 p.m.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
J'August 26, 1986
A regular meeting or'the Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesda
August 25, 1985, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, - Town Office Building at
700 p.m. Acting Chairman Dailey; Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney) Ms. Adler,
Acting Town Managers Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk,
were present.
REPORT_ ON TREE REARING
Paul Mazerall, Supt. of Parks and Trees, was present for discussion of
the request of Edwin Barry, 2413 Mass. Avenue, for removal of a large,
white, ash tree, on Town Lang near his home. Public Hearing on the request
was held on August 13th. No objections to the removal had been voiced at
the hearing.
Mr. Mazerall took no position on the matter but noted other instances
of such large trees falling during storms. He added that problems could be
caused to the Town if this tree should fall, which is the concern of Mr.
Barry whose house in near the tree. Mr. Barry had made requests for the
past 3 or 4 years for its removal based on those concerns and Mr. Mazerall
had had the tree trimmed on several occasions, which would lessen the chance
of its falling.
All Selectmen present had visited the site.
Mrs. Smith pointed out that such beautiful trees enhance the character
of the Town and felt that its removal would create a precedent so that trees
all over the Town, which might possible come down during a storm, would have
to be removed.
Mr. Dailey noted that another good sized tree near the tree in question
would no doubt flourish if the white ash were removed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 2 - 1, with Mrs. Smith
voting in the negative, to authorize removal of a tree standing on #2413
Massachusetts Avenue,
WATER ABATEMENT REQUEST, MARLIN. 54 GRANT STREET
Richard Spiers, DPW Operations Manager, was present for review of the
request of Lois Marlin, 54 Grant Street, for abatement of a portion of
water /sewer charges as billed in June, 1986.
Mr. Spiers reported that the water reading at 54 Grant Street had been
consistent for a number of years, but that upon the advice of her plumber,
Mrs. Marlin had requested installation of a new meter because of a clicking
noise she had noticed when water was being used. The June bill was computed
on a reading from the old meter and showed consumption which was twice as
much as previous readings had shown. The meter was tested and found to be
33% accurate, but somewhat on the slow side. A new meter was then
installed. Mrs. Marlin requested the partial abatement contending that the
old meter had been faulty. Mr. Spiers noted the possibility of a water leak
in the house as the reason for the higher reading.
Mrs. Smith suggested that action on the request be delayed pending a
reading of `,the new meter in six months for comparison with previous water
consumptio4.
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Mr. Dailey and Mr. McSweeney agreed with this course of action and to
reconsider the matter when that information becomes available. Mrs. Marlin
will be advised that her request is denied without prejudice as this time
and that she should pay her June bill now pending decision by the Board
following the next semi- - annual meter reading.
RI NE ROAD - t3I L1dAN LETTER
Ms. Adler informed the Board of the background of a situation relative
to lots on Ridge Road, designated by the Planning Board as a nun - street, and
reviewed a letter from Attorney Gilman which alleged that the Planning Board
had acted illegally procedurally, in its refusal to sign a "subdivision
control not required" plan of the lots. He also disputed designation of
that portion of Ridge Rd. as a non-- street. Mr. Gilman's client, Robert
Johnson, wishes to develop the lots, owned by Deran Semonian.
Ms. Adler recapped Planning Director Bowyer's response to Mr. €3ilman's
letter, which refuted his claims of improper procedures and indicated that
Mr. Johnson should re -apply to the Planning Board with a proper subdivision
application which it would then consider. She also noted that the matter of
streets and subdivisions lies solely under the jurisdiction of the Planning
Board.
The Board agreed with Mr. Dailey's suggestions that he draft a letter no w
in response to Mr. Gilman, based on the information in Mr. Bowyer's report
advising him of appropriate procedures.
COMMON CARRIER LICENSE EL DORADO TRANSP. INC.
Ms. Adler requested that action on the application by El Dorado
Transportation Inc. for Common Carrier License for the LEEPRESS mini busses
be removed from the Consent Agenda. She reported on Police Chief Furdon's
recommendation that approval of the License be subject to quarterly
inspections by the Police Dept. of the busses, as has been required for
Arlex Taxis.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of El Dorado Transportation, Inc., 69 Webster St., Arlington, MA
for Common Carrier License for the transportation of passengers for hire by
minibus LEXPRESS vehicles, along described routes, to be in effect
throughout the term of the contract between the Town of Lexington and El
Dorado Transportation, Inc. but for no longer than to December 31, 1989.
Approval of this license is subject to inspection of all busses on a
quarterly basis by the Lexington Police Department.
SECTION 8 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION CONTRACT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute the Section
8 Annual Contribution Contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development in the amount of $247,133.00 for 58 Section 8 Certificates, as
requested by the Lexington Housing Authority.
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THEATRE LICENSES. GINENAS I &. II
August 26, 1986
Upon motion duly made and secoad it was duevsLexington. o approve
applications for renewal for Weekd :y n Su ay s Licenses for Sack
Lexington Cinemas I and II, 1799 ldass se s
SEWER CHARGES ROBINSON
#27 REVERE STREET
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve sewer
charges in Lieu of Betterment in the amount of #2,260.94, for property owned
by Rowena Robinson, #27 Revere Street.
It was also voted to abate those charges in that amount, as recommended
by Walter J. Tonaszuck, Director of Public Works and Engineering.
NOTICES OF CLEANING. LINING WATER MAINS
Ws. Adler referred to a program of cleaning and lining water mains to
be conducted in the coming weeks. A notice to residents alerting them that
this process will be taking place in their neighborhood and riving
information on temporary measures to be implemented during the operation was
noted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 9 - 0 by roll call
vote: Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to 90 into Executive Session
for discussion of Collective Bargaining strategy, with no intent to resume
open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adJourn at
8;02 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
M ion H. Snow
Executive clerk
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