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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
November 4, 1986
A regular meting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesday,
November 4, 1986, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at
7:30 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr.
McSweeney; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Ms. Adler, Assistant to the Town
Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
PUBLIC HEARING, BOSTON EDISON, MASS. AVENUE,
The Chairman opened a Public Hearing on the petition of Boston Edison
Company for permission to install conduit in Massachusetts Avenue, Mr.
Robert Malis, representing the Edison Company, explained the need for the
installation to increase electrical service to Lexington Toyota at #409
Mass. Avenue.
Mr. Eddison noted the recommendation in favor of approval of the
petitition from Walter J. Tonaszuck, Director/Public Works, Engr.
There being no further statements in favor or in opposition, Mr.
Eddison declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition, plans and orders of Boston Edison Company for a grant of location
for conduit in Massachusetts Avenue, as follows:
_ northeasterly approximately 705 feet northwest of Lisbeth Street, a
distance of about 13 feet.
PUBLIC HEARING, BOSTON EDISON, BRIDGE STREET
Mr. Eddison opened a Public Hearing on the petition of Boston Edison
Company for permission to install conduit in Bridge Street. Mr. Malis
informed the Board that the work is necessary to provide electric service to
Lots 1, 2, and 3 Valleyfield Road.
Mr. Tonaszuck's memo, recommending approval of the petition, was noted.
There being no comments in favor or in opposition, the Chairman
declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition, plans and orders of Boston Edison Company for a grant of location
for conduit in Bridge Street as follows:
Easterly approximately 622 feet west of Waltham Street, a distance of
about 23 feet.
PUBLIC HEARING, NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE CO. , HARTWELL AVENUE
Mr. Eddison opened a Public Hearing on the petition of New England
Telephone Company for permission to install conduit in Hartwell Avenue. Mr.
William McCart, representing the Telephone Company, explained that the
i.,.,, installation was needed to provide increased service to that area.
Mr. Eddison noted Mr. Tonaszuck's memo recommending approval and
suggesting certain conditions which Mr. McCart agreed would be complied
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There being being no further comments in favor or in opposition, the Chairman
declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition, plans and orders of the New England Telephone Company for
permission to install conduit in Hartwell Avenue, as follows:
On the westerly side at existing manhole 54/118 located approximately
331 feet southwesterly of Westview Street, easterly approximately 326 feet
of conduit to private property.
On the westerly side at existing manhole 54/118 located approximately
345 feet southerwesterly of Westview Street, easterly then southerly of
Westview Street, approximately 389 feet of conduit to private property.
The vote was conditional upon the following: working hours will be
from 9 am to 3 pm. One half of the road will be opened at one time.
LT. ARTHUR W. RAITHEL, JR. LEXINGTON FIRE DEPT.
Mr. Hutchinson acknowledged the promotion of Arthur W. Raithel, Jr. as
Lieutenant for the Lexington Fire Dept. and introduced Chief Bergeron who
outlined the background and qualifications of Lt. Raithel and the training
necessary to become an officer in the Fire Department.
Lt. Raithel and his parents were asked to come forward and he was %ow
congratulated by the Board and the Manager following the pinning on of his
badge by his mother.
MINUTES, OCTOBER 7, 1986
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on October 7, 1986, as presented.
DRUG/ALCOHOL AWARENESS PROGRAM
Mr. McSweeney read a draft Proclamation of the month of November as
Alcohol/Drug Awareness Month in Lexington. He noted his concern about this
problem as discussed at the Selectmen's Goal Setting Meeting, when it was
agreed to explore the scope of the problem in the Town.
He felt that great progress would be made if Lexington citizens were to
be made aware of its prominence in the community and noted the contributions
of the Lexington Youth Commission whose members will again be going into
the schools to speak to students on drug and alcohol abuse. He also
acknowedged the cooperation .of the Police Department, RePlace and the School
Department on the project, stressing that much more needs to be done to make
the Town drug and alcohol free.
PROCLAMATION, HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
Mr. Eddison read a draft proclamation of December 10th as "Human Right
Day" in Lexington. The proclamation, as requested by Amnesty International,
urged citizens of Lexington to join the members of the Lexington Chapter of
Amnesty International in writing letters, signing petitions, or other
actions in defense of "Prisoners of Conscience" . As a former member of that
organization, Mr. Eddison noted the unwavering efforts of A.I. members to
alleviate the plight of prisoners of conscience all over the world and urged
approval of the Proclamation.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim December
10, 1986, as "Human Rights Day" in Lexington.
POW/MIA FLAG
The Chairman noted a letter from William Fitzgerald, Chairman of the
Town Celebrations Committee, requesting that the POW/MIA flag be flown
somewhere in the Town from November 11, 1986 for a seven month period, as
authorized and directed by Governor Dukakis.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request
of the Town Celebrations Committee that the POW/MIA flag be flown over the
Lexington Battle Green from Veterans Day, November 11 , 1986 to June 1,
1987.
LEXINGTON CENTER COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.
Mr. Eddison noted that the Charge to the Lexington Center Committee had
been approved on October 21st. He read a list of six qualified candidates
for membership on the Committee who had all indicated willingness to serve.
Three more candidates will be sought to complete the membership.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the
following to the Lexington Center Committee for terms of office to expire on
144\oink September 30, 1989:
Margery M. Battin 15 Paul Revere Road
Norma Bogen 13 Barberry Road
Mary Hastings 120 Worthen Road
Marian Powell 33 Forest Street
Christopher Venier 20 Clarke Street
F. David Wells 58 Prospect Hill Road
It was also voted that Margery M. Battin be appointed as Chairman of
the Lexington Center Committee.
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
following appointments to the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, as
requested by Fred Marcus, Chairman of the Commission:
Brad Counihan, representing the Town of Acton, to fill the unexpired
term of Anthony Mandile to 1987.
William Sohni, representing the National Business Aircraft Association,
to fill the unexpired term of Ralph Sanford to 1997.
The Chairman noted that no background information on the qualifications
of Mr. Counihan had been supplied and will ask that this be provided.
TRAFFIC ITEMS TO T.S.A.C.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the following
requests to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for review and
aim recommendations:
Traffic Signal cycle, Mass. Avenue/Simonds Road (Ms. Halliday)
Relocation of "No Parking" sign, Grapevine Avenue (Mr. Fitzsimmons)
ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify the poll
vote of October 27, 1986, to approve the application of W.R. Grace Company
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RAEDACC got One Day Liquor License on October 30, 1986.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
applications for One Day Liquor License for the following:
W. R. Grace Company RAEDACC, on November 5, 1986, 55 Hayden Avenue.
Second Season Players, March 13, and 14, 1987, Kielty Hall, St.
Brigid's Parish, 2001 Mass. Avenue,
Mystic Valley Orchestra, November 7, 1986 and February 27, 1987, Cary
Memorial Hall.
CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a
conservation restriction and trail easement granted by the Beal Companies to
provide protection for on-site wetlands and the wooded buffer areas on the
north and east sides of the Ledgeuont property and to provide public access
to Hayden Woods conservation area, approved as to form by Town Counsel.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a
conservation restriction granted by John Hurd over the rear portion of his
lot at Pheasant Brook Estates for protection of the central Pheasant. Brook
wetlands, approved as to form by Town Counsel.
ROTARY VOTECH HOUSE, EMERALD STREET .010PN
Mr. McSweeney noted that the Rotary/VoTech house on Emerald Street was
near completion and suggested that an open house be held on Sunday, November
16th.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the plans
for an open house at *8 Emerald Street and that all Town Meeting Members and
Town Officials be notified of the event.
The intent of the Board to transfer the Emerald Street property to
LexHAB was reaffirmed, so as to allow for advertising of the availability of
the low income rental unit.
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION/SEWER, WATER RATES
Mr. Eddison opened the Public Information Session on the proposed
increases in Sewer and Water Rates for FY87. The recommended rates were
outlined as follows:
Current Proposed
Water Rates $O.55/hcf $0.74/hcf
Sewer Rates $O.43/hcf $0.80/hcf
The Manager's recommendations also included a $O.20/hcf water rate
surcharge on yearly consumption over 200 hcf (hundred cubic feet) and a
minimum (20 hcf) water sewer charge of $15.00, decreased from the current
minimum charge of $19.60.
Mr. Hutchinson noted the need for rate increases to accommodate higher
Mass. Water Resources Authority water and sewer assessments. Consistent
with direction from the Board, he, with the assistance of Walter Tonaszuck,
John Ryan, Susan Adler and Candy McLaughlin, submitted the new rate
structure which would place water on a full enterprise basis, with stability
for the next few years expected. The sewer rate structure proposed would
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c u be i d i z e only G9.7 of the cost of sewers. The Manager felt that a gradual
rise toward full enterprise for sewer would be preferable. Mr . Tonaszuck
showed a chart illustrating the impact of the increase on households of
Selectmen and the Town Manager , based on metered usage.
A chart showing the water consumption of industrial users, who would
pay the proposed surcharge,was displayed. As directed by the Board, the
Town Manager had contacted these firms to inform them of the proposal .
Mr . Hutchinson noted that those eligible for the proposed low-usage
rate i .e. elderly, singles, totals 16 of users.
John Ryan, Comptroller , reported that in the annual audit by Arthur
Anderson Company it had been advised that the Town should account for water
and sewer on an enterprise basis, which is now allowed under law. The Town
Manager will prepare an article on the matter for the 1987 Annual Town
Meeting.
Of the high users to be impacted, Hanscom Field had not responded with
- a position. An Air Force representative present reported that the proposed
changes would be reviewed and that response would be forthcoming in the near
future or; the plan to renegotiate the fee structure which would bring the
Base to full cost for water .
Paul Griffin, representing Data Resources , stated that among the
industrial users listed, his firm was the lowest user and therefore would
have the least impact from the increase and surcharge. Regarding the sewer
rate, he felt that gradual yearly increases should be implemented as an aid
to -planning for businesses rather than having the impact of a large increase
at one time several years from now.
There being not further comments offered, the Information Session was
closed.
REPORTS OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISM OR ' COM ITTEE
Peter f hal p i n , Chairman of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, was
present for review of reports on several traffic related requests.
MASS. AVENUE, EAST L E''l NGTON
Mr. fhalp i n outlined the recommendations of the Traffic Committee on
the requests of the East Lexington Community Association regarding safety
conditions on Mass. Avenue from Tower Park to the Arlington line, which
included replacement of traffic signals at the East Lexington Library;
installation of zebra stripes at eK i s•t l ng crosswalks; new crosswalks ; }'No
Parking" areas near selected crosswalks for improved visibility ; relocation
of existing crosswalks; and preliminary studies to assess traffic signal
warrant compliance for the Mass./Taft Avenues and the Mass. Avenue/Maple
Street intersections.
Mr . Chalpin responded to questions from Board members for clarification
of several items.
Regarding Item #6, studies concerning possible installation of traffic
signals a t Taft Avenue and Maple Street on Mass. Avenue, Mr . Marshall
suggested that space for a funding Article be reserved in the 1987 Warrant ,
to avoid delay of another year after results of the studies are known .
Mr . Hutchinson suggested e p;lorat i on of a traffic stabilization fund to
cover such matters and will work on preparation of an Article for the 1987
Town Meeting
Mr . Marshall Marshall also suggested inclusion of the Pleasant Street
intersection in the traffic signal assessments proposed. He recommended
that items *2, *3, 44, and *5 of the Traffic Committee's report be adopted
and that the Town Manager report to the Board in siK weeks on the mow
feasibility of traffic signals at Maple Street , Pleasant Street , and Taft
Avenue to allow for preparation of strategy for the '87 Spring Town Meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee on the requests of
the East Le,zngton Community Association, ac follows:
. Zebra stripes will be added to all existing crosswalks across Mass.
Avenue;
. New crosswalPs will be placed at Locust Avenue, Tower Road and #1155
Mass. Avenue;
. In order to improve crosswalk visibility, an area on the curb 25 feet
prior to selected crosswalks will be zoned "No Parking" and painted
yellow;
' The existing crosswalks at Taft Avenue and Curve Street will be
relocated as shown on an accompanying sketch;
Jr addition` preliminary in-house assessments will be made regarding
warrant compliance for installation of traffic signals at Mass.Avenue/Taft
Avenue; MassAvenue/ Pleasant Street ; Mass .Avenue/Maple Street.
MERIAM STREET/MASS, AVENUE
Mr . Chalpin reported on the request of Robert Domnitz for
reconsideration of removal of a parking space on Mass . Avenue at Meriam
Street to provide improved sight distance for motorists e»iting left from
Meriam Street onto Mass, A"enwe. '^` ' tz pp'/ious similar request had
been denied in 1985,
He noted that the Committee had reversed its original recommendation to
remove the space and now felt that it should be retained. The Center
Revitalization Committee had opposed removal of the space in 1985.
Mr . Domnitz reported that conditions have worsened at that intersection
which prompted his new request . He noted that Police records show only one
accident at that location since January '85, but that a recent collissinn
there was not on record. He felt that it was a dangerous intersection and
that consideration should be given to his request as a matter of safety vs,
the economic value of a parking spot ,
Mr . Marshall agreed with Mr . Domnitz as to the poor visibility and
pointed out that the configuration of Mass Avenue just beyond Meriam adds to
difficulties in seeing. He reported that several area residents had
contacted him on the situation and he urged that the space be removed.
Melinda Abelman described an accident involving her family, as noted by
Mr. Domnitz previously, which had not been listed by the Police Dept . Mr .
Hutchinson will explore the reason it was not on record.
A member of the Meriam Hill Association voiced the support of that
group for removal of the space, noting difficulties in seeing if a car is
parked there. She added that cars approaching from the right are apt to be
speeding, compounding the problem.
Dan Lucas also agreed and suggested allowing residents to exit onto
Mass. Avenue at Depot Square via the Meriam Street parking lot .
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize removal
of the last parking space on Massachusetts Avenue, prior to Mer i am Street .
CASTLE ROAD, OSTROW REQUEST
Mr . Chalpin read the recommendation of the Traffic Committee in favor
of approval of the request of George Ostrow for a yellow median line on
Hayes Road, to the Castle Road intersection.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request
of George Ostrow that double yellow lines be painted at the intersection of
Hayes Avenue and Castle Road. It was also voted that brush on the easterly
side of the intersection be cut back to the property line for improved sight
distance.
TEWKSBURY STREET CROSSWALK, LEE REQUEST
The Board reviewed the Traffic Committee's recommendation on the
request of Catherine Lee for installation of a crosswalk on Bedford Street
at- Tewksbury Street to allow safer crossing from a bus stop.
Mr. Chalpin reported that the Committee had agreed that crossing at
that point was hazardous, but felt that a crosswalk on such a busy street
without traffic signals would be dangerous as well and would give a false
sense of security. It was recommended that the request be denied and that
use of the crosswalk at Hill Street, with traffic signals soon to be
installed, be encouraged, which would be far safer even though a longer walk
am, would be involved. There is an existing bus stop at Hill Street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to deny the request
for installation of a crosswalk on Mass. Avenue at Tewksbury Street , as
recommended by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.
CROSSWALK, LEDGELAWN AVENUE
The Town Manager asked for authorization to proceed with installation
of a crosswalk at the Ledgelawn Avenue/Bedford Street intersection. He
explained that there is a crossing guard at that point and it was felt that
a crosswalk is necessary for safety.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
installation of a crosswalk on Bedford Street at Ledgelawn Avenue.
MINUTEMAN TECH SEWER CONNECTION REQUEST
Mr . Hutchinson noted the request of Dr. Fitzgerald, Minuteman Vc+Tech,
for permission to connect a house to be built on the school grounds, located
in Lincoln, to the Minuteman Tech sewer, which ties to Lexington. The
Manager recommended approval of the request, consistent with the October 30
memo of the Director of Public Works.
With respect to Dr. Fitzgerald's statement that it "i s hoped" that the
house will be used for low/middle income rental , Mrs. Smith asked for a
more definitive commitment. Mr . Marshall said that water consumption for
the house should be metered so as to arrive at a sewer user charge.
Mr. Hutchinson will inform Dr. Fitzgerald that the Board's approval is
based on these conditions.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request
of the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District f o r
permission to connect a house to be built on school grounds to an existing
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sewer line which ties to Lexington, subject to firm commitment that the
house will be used for low/middle income rental and that a sewer user charge
will be assessed.
TAX CLASSIFICATION HEARING.
As requested by the Town Manager , a Public Hearing/Information Session
on tax classification options will be scheduled for November 18, 1986, with
an alternate date of November 25, 1986, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, at
8 pm.
DELAY IN REVALUATION
Mr . Hutchinson referred to a delay in the revaluation of property ,
which has subsequently delayed the mailing of tax bills. He submitted a
letter written to industries requesting payment before the November tax
bills are sent , based on FY86 tax bills. He asked the Board's authorization
of this procedure.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the Town
Manager to proceed with contacting Lexington industries to request
prepayment of FY87 tax bills.
EXTRA WORK ORDER #1,
The Manager requested the Board's approval of an extra work order for
cleaning and lining of water mains.
Mr . Tonaszuck showed a section of 70-year old cast iron pipe, basically
in good condition but with heavy deposits and a section which had been
cleaned and lined. He said with this process, the pipes should last yr,
indefinitely with no further build-up.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Extra Work
Order #1 for theCleaning and Lining of Existing Water Mains under Contract
86-5-E, in the amount of $32,200.
LEAF DROP-OFF, COLLECTION
The Manager reported that on Saturday, November 8th, bagged leaves will
be picked up at curbside by GSX. The Hartwell Avenue Landfill will be open
that day for disposal of uobagged leaves by residents. The same opportunity
will be provided on November 15th.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call
vote: Mr . Eddison, Mr . Marshall , Mr . Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr . McSweeney , to
go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of litigation, with no
intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it w-^ voted to adjourr at 10:00 pm
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesday,
November 18, 1985, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room Town Office Building, at
7:30 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. Mrs. Smith
joined the meeting later.
The Chairman called the meeting to order and gave a brief outline of
topics to be covered that evening for the benefit of the viewing audience.
MINUTES, OCTOBER 21 , 198E
The minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on October 21 , 199E, were
accepted as presented.
SEWER/WATER RATES
The Chairman noted the recommendation of the Town Manager adoption of
proposed water and sewer rate increases. His proposal also included a 20c
surcharge for all water consumption beyond 200 h.c.f. and minimum water and
sewer charges of $15.00 combined semi-annually for low (20 h.f.c. ) usage
ounnft water consumers. Under the Manager's proposal, water rates for Hanscom
Field would be restructured to require payment at the same rate as other
consumers.
Mr. Hutchinson reported on communication from Colonel Flanagan, who
voiced opposition to payment by Hanscom Field at the same rate as other
commercial consumers. The Manager will return to the Board with a formal
contract proposal following negotiations with Colonel Flanagan and his
engineering staff.
It was also noted that non-users of Town water also pay the sewer user
charge, which is usually based upon metered water.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt sewer and
water rates, as follows:
Water Rate $0.74/ hundred cubic feet
Sewer Rate *0,80/ hundred cubic feet
Also approved was an additional $O.2O/hcf water rate surcharge on
yearly consumption over 200 hundred cubic feet and minimum water and sewer
charges of $15.00 for yearly users of 20 hundred cubic feet or less.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES
LEXINGTON CENTER COMMITTEE
Mr. Eddison referred to the terms of the Charge to the Lexington Center
Committee which designates 3-years as the length of terms and pointed out
the need for the first appointments to be made on a staggered 1, 2, and 3--
p.m year basis.
Two new members were proposed: Carla Fortmann and Robert Ossman, and
their background and qualifications were outlined by the Chairman.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the
following to the Lexington Center Committee:
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Carla V. Fortmann 5 Harrington Road
Robert L. Ossman 35A Wachusett Drive
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to designate the
following terms of office for members of the Lexington Center Committee:
Margery M. Battin to September 30, 1989
Mary M. Hastings n 11 H 11
F. David Wells, Jr.
Norma R. Bogen to September 30, 1988
Carla V. Fortmann 1i 1} 11 11
Marian M. Powell 11
Robert L. Ossman to September 30, 1987
Christopher H. Venier H 11
Mr. Dailey suggested William Bowen as the last appointee to the
Committee and informed the Board of his qualifications and willingness to
serve. Vote on that appointment will be taken at the next meeting.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Mr. Edd i son recapped the background of Seymour Mandel, candidate for
appointment to the Human Services Committee. He noted that the Committee
supports this appointment.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint= Seymour
Mandel, 7 Stedman Road, Apt. 112, to the Human Services Committee for a term
of office to expire on September 30, 1989. ,,.r,
MEETING SCHEDULE
It was agreed that Selectmen's Meetings will be held as follows during
the month of December: December 2, 1E, and 20th. A Breakfast Meeting for
Committee Chairmen was scheduled for December 5th at 7:30 a.m.
LEXHAB, EMERALD STREET HOUSING
Mr. Hutchinson reported on a letter from Chairman Hays of LexHAB
informing h im that a broad-based advertising campaign for a qualified tenant
for the Emerald Street property has begun, based on assurance that the
property will be conveyed to LexHAB. He felt that a selection could be made
within a month.
POLICE BOOTH, LEXINGTON CENTER
The Town Manager informed the Board of an offer by the Martignetti
family tro pay for a replacement of the Police Booth in Lexington Center with
a structure more in keeping with the character of the Center. Historic
Districts Commission approval is being sought and the family has been
working with the DPW and Police Chief on the plans. Mr. Hutchinson asked
the Board's endorsement of the proposal.
It was agreed that the offer of the Martignetti family would be
accepted, subject to the approval of appropriate Boards and Town agencies.
RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve r••rr
applications for renewal of the following Liquor Licenses for the ensuing
year:
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Lexington Knights of Columbus Lexington Golf Club
Lexington Lodge of Elks #2204 Middlesex Racquet & Swim Club
Berman's Market Busa Liquors, Inc.
1775 Wine and Spirit Shop Vinebrook Corporation
Arty's Restaurant Peking Gardens
Tara Lexington Versailles Restaurant, Inc.
Yangtze River Restaurant
RENEWAL OF COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
applications for renewal of the following Common Victualler Licenses for the
ensuing year:
Arty's Restaurant Cory's of Lexington
Chadwick'5 Hartwell House
Lexington Golf Club, Inc. Castiello's
Peking Gardens Lexington House of Pizza
Mario's Pine Meadows Country Club
Steve's Ice Cream Versailles Restaurant
Yangtze River Restaurant Pewter Pot
Tara Lexington Lexington Lodge BPO Elks #2204
ono% The Kitchen, Inc.
EXTENSION OF HOURS, VERSAILLES RESTAURANT
Upon motion duly made and seconded,it was voted to approve the request
of Isaac Dray for extension of hours of operation under the Restaurant
Liquor License for Versailles Restaurant, 1777 Mass. Avenue on December 31 ,
1986, to 1:00 a.m.
CERTIFICATION - VOTES FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to certify the number
of votes received in Lexington by candidates for County Commissioner in the
November 4th elections, as follows:
Bill Schmidt, Cambridge 6,061 votes
Albert Joseph Onessimo, Somerville 3,367 votes
PETITION, BOSTON EDISON COMPANY
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition, plan and orders of the Boston Edison Company for the purpose of
maintaining underground wires and overhead wires and installing one guy wire
and anchor in Park Drive Ext. , to provide electrical service to the lighting
of the Center Field.
PUBLIC HEARING/INFORMATION SESSION, TAX CLASSIFICATION OPTIONS
At 8:00 p.m. , a public hearing and information session was held for the
waft purpose of establishing the residential factor for the FY 87 tax rate, The
Chairman explained the process whereby this action would lead to the setting
of the tax rates.
The Town Manager briefly outlined the financial status of the Town
relative to FY87 spending and pointed out that cash valuation of property is
just under three billion.
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present with Town Assessor David Stusse for review of options available
under State law from a maximum presidential factor of 100 to a minimum of
65.1054%.
Following review by Mr, Stusse of the Fiscal 1987 Tax Rate Computation
Process; the Minimum Residential Factor Computation Process; Valuation,
Growth and % of Taxes by Property Class since 1982, a range of FY87 tax
rates was outlined. The Town Manager recommended a residential factor of
87% leading to a residential tax rate of $9.94 and a G.I .F. rate of $16.41 ,
Mr. Stusse informed the Board of the computerized process used in
reevaluation of property and of procedures for appeal to the Assessors
regarding citizen's overvaluation claims.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt a Residential
Factor of 87.000 for the FY1997 tax rate, as recommended by the Town Manager
and to execute notification to the Dept. of Revenue of th c approved factor.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call
vote, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to
go into executive session for discussion of matters of collective bargaining
and of litigation, with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
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