HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-11-BOS-minSELECTMEN'S MEETING
f November 4, 1988
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
7:34 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 Clark, 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.r BOSTON EDISO.N 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 822 feet west of Waltham Street, a distance of
about 28 feet.
PUBLIC HEARING NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE COS 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
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
with.
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There 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 condui in Hartwell Avenue, as follows:
On the westerly side at existing manhole 54/118 located approximately
331 feet southwesterly of Westview Street, easterly approximatel 326 feet
of conduit to private property, a
On the westerly side at existing manhole 541118 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 road will be opened at one
LT. ARTHUR W. RAITHEL JR, LEXINGTON FIRE DEPT,
Mr, Hutchinson acknowledged the promotion of Arthur W. Raithel, Jr. as
Lieutenant f 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
congratulated by the Board and the Manager following the pinning on of his
badge by his mother. -
MINUTES OCTOBER ? 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,
DRUB AL�CIHOL 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 Pol Department, Replace and - the School
Department on the pro stressi - that much more needs to be done to make
the Town drug and alcohol free.
PR O C LAMAT I ON ,
- -HUMAN RIGHTS DAB'
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 LeX i ngton 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 , 1988, 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 y 1, 1 986 to June 1,
1987.
LEXINGTON CENTER COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
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 action duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the
following to the Lexington Center Committee for terms of office to expire on
September 38, 1989:
Margery M. Battin 15 Paul Revere Road
Norma Bogen 13- Barberry Road
}nary Hastings 1 2 0 Worthen Road
Marian Powell. 39- Forest Street
Christopher e'en i er 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 Mand i le to 1987.
William Bohni, representing the National Business Aircraft Association,
to fill the unexpired term of Ralph Sanford to 1987&
The Chairman noted that no background information on the qualifications
of Mr. Coun i h an- had been supplied and will ask that this be provided.
TRAFFIC ITEMS TO T.S.A,C,
seconded, it was voted to refer the following
Advisory Committee for review and
Traffic Signal cycle, Mass. Avenuel Road (Ms. Halliday)
Relocation of "No Parking" sign Grapevine Avenue (Mr. Fitzsimmons)
Upon motion duly made and
requests to the Traffic Safety
recommendations:
ONE LAY 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 80, 1988
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to a Liquor following:
applications f or One Day � r L i tense for the f o�.1ow i ng .
W. R. Grace Company RAEDACC, on November 5, 1888, 55 Hayden Avenue.
Second Season Pla ers March 1 8 an y
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Brigid's Parish, 2001 Mass. Avenue,
Mystic Valley orchestra, November 7, 1888 and February 27 Car
Memorial Hall , r r y
CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a
conservation restriction and tram easement granted by the Baal Companies to
provide protection for on -site wetlands and the wooded buffer areas on the
north and east sides of the Ledgemont property and to ovide public access
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to Hayden Woods conservation area, approved as to form by Town C_unsel.
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 r' EMERALD STREET
Mr. McSweeney noted that the Rotary /VoTech ho - use on Emerald Street-was
near completion and suggested that - an open house be held on Sunday, November
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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
Le:: HAB 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:
Water Rates
Sewer Rates
Current Proposed
$0.55 /hcf $0. ?4 /hcf
$0 =48 /hcf $0.84 /hcf
The Manager's recommendations also included a $0.20/hcf water rate
surcharge on yearly consumption over 244 hcf thundred cubic feet) and a
minimum ( 24 hcf) water sewer charge of $15.44, 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
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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 eXpetted. The sewer rate structure proposed would
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subsidize ;nl;j - i .,# the cost �_ sewers, .
r i s e toward full Enterprise for sewer would be p r e f e r a b l e . Mr . To n ass u c k
showed a chart illustrating the impact of the increase on households. of
Selectmen and t he Town M a n a ger, based on me t er ed u
A chart s ho�i i n q t he wa ter c o n s u m p t i o n o f i n d u s t r i a l user who would
pap the propose' d surcharqe,was displaved. As directed by the Boards the
Torn Man alter ' had contacted these firms t i t hem of the p r o p o s a l .
Mr. Hu tchi nson no ted that those eli for the p ro p osed low- -usage
rate i.e. elderlu, singles, to tals- 16% of users.
John Ry Comp troller, reported that in the annual audit by Arthur
Anderson Company it had been advised that the Town sho uld accou f water
a n d sl o an e n t e r p r i s e ba sis, w h ic h i n ow a ll owe d und 1 ate . he T W rr
Man ager w ill prepare are article on the matter for the 198' Annual Town
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Of the high user to be impacted, Hanscom Field had not responded v) i t h
-a p o s i t i o n . A n Air Force rep {resen tat i ve present reported -that the proposed
changes would he rev iewed an that response would he for thcomi ng in the near
future on the plan to renego the fee s tructure which would bring the
Base to full cost for water.
Foul G r iffi n, rep resent i ng Data Resources, stated that ar r# ong the
i ndustr ial users listed hi fi was the lowest user and therefore would
have the least impact from the incr ease are d su r char ge t R. egar d i n q the sewer
rate, he felt that gradual yearly increases should he i mpl emen ted as an aid
to - p l a n n i n g f bu s i n e• .ses rather than h av in g the i of a l ar ge i n c r ea se
at one time sev eral n ear s fr now
Th b no further corr men t s off th Information Ses•_•i on t ias.
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REPORTS � �F THE TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Pe ter f :hal p i n , Ch ai rman o f the T r a f f i c Saf e t v A dvi so r y Corrrrrr i t t ee , was
pre-sent for revi of reports o seve 'traffic related reques
t1ASS. AVENUE, EAST LEXINGTON
Mr. Cha p i n outlined the rec o f the Traffic C o m m i t t e e on
the requests of the East Lexington Community Association regarding safety
co on M a ss. A ve n ue fr To P t the Arl l in e , w
included replacement of traffic signals at the East Lexi ngton Li hrary x
i of z str a t e x i s t i n g c n e w cros "No
P a r k i n g " areas near selected crosswalks for improved v i s i b i l i t y ; r e l o c a t i o n
cif existing crosswalks; and preliminary studies tit as-seas 'traffic si cznal
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warr compliance fi o r the Mass, Avenues and the Mass Avenue
:street - i n tersections.
Mr. Chalpi n respo to questions fro Board memb for clarificatio
of several items
Rectardi nq I tem studies concerning possible installati of traf
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00oft signals a t Taft Av enue an Maple S treet o n Mass.. A" - v enue, Mr . Mar s.ha 1
suggested that space f or a fundi Ar t i cle b reserved in the 19817 Warran
to avo del a�) of ano ther year after re ul t = of the studies are k no(. %i n .
Mr. Hutchinson suggested explorati of a traffic stabilizati fund to
cov such matters and wi work on preparati of an Article for the 1981f'
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Mr. Marshall also suggested i n c l u s i o n of the Pl easant Street
intersecti in t he t raffic signal as sessmen t : p r o p o s e d . He r
that items #t a *3, *4, and V5 of the Traffic Commit tee's report be adopted
and that the Town Manager report to the Board in six weeks on the •�M.r
f eaei bi 1 i tV of traffic signals at Maple Street, Pleasant Street and Taft
Avenue to allow for preparation of strategy f or the '87 Sp Tof.,in Meet
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it t -,ies vo ted to approve the
r ec o mmend a t i o ns o f t Tr f i c So et Ad v i so r y _ - o rrim i t tee o t requests. o f
the East L e x i ngton �_ i � 3 r a
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New crosswalks wil tie placed a t Locust Av enue , Tower Road and *11
Mass. Avenue;
In order to improve crosswalk v i ai bi 1 i tv , an area on the curb 25 feet
pr t selected crosswalk s w i l l b e z on ed "No Perk an p a in ted
k 1e1 1 ow
The e x i s t i n g crosswalks at Taft A venue and C urv e Street will be
relocated aT s hot, -:n on an acc omp ar, ;j ng sketch,
In additio preli i as s essmen t s will be made regarding
warrant compliance f i of traffic signals a t Mass Av e n ue - t
Avenue; MaasAuenue/ Pleasant Street; Mass-Avenue/Maple Street
MERIAM ST AVENUE
Mr. Chal p i n reported on the request o f Ro D orr,r, i t z f
reconsideration of removal of a parking space on Mass. Auenue at Mer i am
Stre t pr i si d is t anc e for m t o r i s t w• ex le ft f o rr ,
MeF i am Street otr *if Mas.. f � r;r r-,!; i r {l 11 �
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been denied in 185,
He noted vha the Corr,rr, i t tee had reversed i t s o r i g i n a l r ecr = rrimenda t i =,J r€ t ri
remove t he space and now felt that i t should tie retained. The Cent, zEer
Rev i t a n a t i o n Co rnet i t t ee ha oppo r of th spac in 1
Mr. Domni tz reported that conditions have worsened at that i n ter sect i o,n
which prompted his new request. He noted that Po lice reco show only
accident loca = � � � � � o ne
a t that locati ^ . n Ce Jan a ar v f 85 , b ut that a recent cat l l i ss i o n
there was not on r ecord . He felt that it was a dangero inter ecti and
that cons i derat i on should be given to his request as a matter of safety s.
t he econ omic v alue o f a p ar k i nq spin t .
Mr. Marshall agreed with Mr. 'Dorr,n t z a s . t o the po v i s i b i l i t i, and
pointed out that the configurati of Mass Avenue just bevond Mer i a m adds. to
d i f f i c u l t i e s in seei He reF; o r t ed that se s , seer al area r es i dents had
co ntacted him on the si and he urged that the space be removed.
Melinda Abelman described an accident i n v o l v i n g her family, as noted b 3
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Mr. Domn i t i p r ev i o u sl v , t•,ih i c h had not been li btj the P o l i c e Dept. Mr.
Hutchi wi ll explore the reason it was' not on record.
A m emb e r of the Mer i air, H il l A soci at i Lin voiced the support of that
group for removal of the sp ace, not di t f i cu l t i es in seeing if a car i s
parked there. She added that cars approaching from the � right ar e a = t to be
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speeding, compounding the problem E
Dan Lucas also agreed and su age - t ed allowing residents t o exit onto
Mass. Avenue at Depot Square via the Mer, i arr, Street F ;ark i ng l ot.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, i t was voted to autho remo
of the last parking space on Massachusetts Avenue, prior to Mer i am Street
CASTLE ROAD t OSTROW RE�OEST
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Mr. Chal p i n 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 vot to a pprove the request
of George Ostrow that double yellow li he 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 hack to the property line for improved sight
distance.
TEWKSBURY STREET CROS��rLK LEE RE OEST
The Board reviewed the Traffic Cornm i t t ee' 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 stops -
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 he dangerous as well and would give a false
sense of recur i ty . 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 wal k
mom would he involved= There is an existing taus stop at-Hill Streets
#gyp o n motion duly made and seconded, i t - was voted to deny the request
for installation of a crosswalk on Mass. Avenue .at Tewksbury Street, as
recommended by the Safety Advisory -Committee
CROS%4ALK LEDGEL" AVENUE
The Town Manager asked for authorization to proceed w i t h i n s t al l a t i - o n
of a crosswalk at the Ledgel awn 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 t o approve the
installation of a crosswalk on Bedford Street at Ledgelawn Avenue.
MI NUTEMAN - TECH SEDER CONNECTION RE ^-r
Mr. Hutchinson noted the request of Dr. Fitzgerald -, Minuteman VoTech ,
for permission to connect a house to he 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. Fi tzgerald's statement that it "is hoped" that the
house will he used for low/middle income rental , Mrs. Smith asked for a
more definitive commi t tmen t . Mr. Marshall said that water consumption for
the house should he metered so as to arrive at a sewer user charge.
00ft Mr. Hutchinson will inform Dr. Fitzgerald that the Board's approval is
based on these conditions.
Upon motion duly rude and seconded it was v oted to approve the request
of the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District for
permission to connect a house to be built on school grounds to an existing
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sewer l i n e wh i ch t i es to Lex i n S t o n, su b j ec t to f i r m comm i t tmen t tha t he
hou wi be used for low/middle income rental and that a sewer user charge "aw
will be assessed.
TAX CLASSIFICATION HEARING
As requested by the Town Manager, a Public Hear i n 9/ I n f o rma t ion Session
on tax classification options will be scheduled for November 18, 198E, wi
an alter date of Mo v Effrber 25, 1986 i n the Sel ec tmen � s Meeting R at
S pm .
DELAY IN REVALUATI
Mr Hutch referred t o a delay in th revaluation of property,
which has subsequently delayed the mailing o f tax b ills.. He su a
letter written to industries request i nS payment before the November tax
bills are sent based on FY86 t ax bills. He asked the B a u t h o r i z a t i o n
of this procedure.
Upo moti d made and seconded, it was v oted to auth th T own
Manager to proceed with contacting Lexi ngton i t o request _
prepayment of FYS 7 tax bills,
EXTRA WORK ORDER #1
The Manager requested the Board's approval of an extra work order for
cleani and linin of water mains.
Mr. To n a 1z u ck showed a section of 70-year o ld cast iro pipe bas i call v
i good condition but with heavy deposits and a sec t i o.n wh ich h ad been
cleaned and lined, He said wi this process, the R i_pes. should last
indefinitely with no further build --up.
Upo mo tio n dul made - and - seco nded , i wa vo ted t appr E Work
Order #1- .for theClean i nS and Li of Ex -i st i nS Water Mains under Contract
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LEAF O R O P`.OFPs.., COLLECTION
The Manager reported that on S a t u r d a y , No v ember 8th bagged l w i l l
be picked up at curbside by GSXff The Hartwell Avenue Landfill will be op
that day for disposal of unbagged leaves by reside The same opportunity
will be provided on November 15th,
EXECUTIVE SESS I Off#
Upon motion duly made and seco nded, it wa v oted 5 - O by roll call
vote: Mr. Edd i s.o n , Mr. Marshall, Mr. D a i l e y , Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to
So into Executive Sessi for discussi of matters of l i t i g a t i o n , with no
intent to resume open sessi
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A regular meeting of the Board of Se- lectmen was held on Tuesday,
November 1.8, 1986, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room Town Office Building, at
'':90 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 C-lerk, 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, 1986, were
accepted as presented.
SEW .E 1w TER RATES
The Chairman not =ed 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 $15.40 combined semi -- annually for low ( 20 h. f ! c.) usage
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 Col oriel Flanagan, who
vo iced opposition do payment by Hanscom Field at the same rate as other -
commercial consumers. The Manager will return to the Board with a formal
contrast 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 Fate .' 4/ hundred cubic feet
Sewer Rate $0.E0/ hundred cubic feet
.Also approved was an additional $4.24 /hcf water rate surcharge on
yearly consumption over 200 hundred cubic feet and minimum water and sewer
charges of $15,04 for yearly users of 24 hundred cubic feet or less.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES
LEXINGTON CENTER COMMITTEE
Mr. Edd i son referred to the terms of the Charge to the Lexington Center
Committee which designates 9- -years as the length of terms and pointed out
the need for the first appointments to be made on a staggered 1, 2, and 9--
�„�, 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 Le::ington Center Committee:
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Carla V. For tmann
Robert L. Cssman
Upon motion du?y made and seconded,
following terms of office for members of
Margery M. Sattin
Mary M. Hastings
F. David Wells, Jr.
No rma R. Bogen
Carla V. Fortmann
Marian M. Powell
Robert L. Qssman
Chr i stopher H. glen i er
5 Harrington Road
35A Wachusett Drive
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the Lexington Center Committee
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Mr. Dailey suggested Will Bowen as the l as t appointee t o the
Committee and informed the Board of his gual i f i 'Cations and wi to
serve. Vote on that appointment w I1 be taken at the ne:: t meeting,
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Mr . Edd; son recapped the back ground of Seymour Mande", candidate for
appointment to the Human Services Committee. He noted that the Committee
supports th is appointment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint= Seymour
Mandel, 7 Stedman Road, Apt. 113 t the Human Servi Committee for a tern:
of of f ire to expi re -on Sept, emI'Der 30 1 989 . -
MEET I NG SCHEDULE
I t - was agreed tha Selectmen I s Meetings wi ll be 4 h.e.1 ' as � ol.'I o ws durin
the month of Le�ember : December 2, 'It, 3 0th . A Breakfast Feet i ng for
Committee Chairmen was scheduled for December 5th at 7:30 a . m .
LEXHAE EMERALD STREET HOUSING
Mr. Hutchinson reported on a letter from Chairman Hays of LeAHAE
informing him that a broad-based advertising campaign for a qua] i f i ed tenant
for the Emerald Street property has begun, based on assurance that the
property will be conveyed to L eX HAE . He felt that a selection could be made
wi t h i n a month,
P OLICE BOOTH, LEX CENTER
The Town Manager informed the Board of an offer by the Mart i gnett i
family to pay for a replacement of the Police Booth in Lex Center wi
a stru C Lure more in keeping with the character of the Center. Historic
Districts Commission approval is being sought and the family has bee::
working with the DPW and Police Chief on the plans, Mr. Hut :^h i ns n asked
the Board's endorsement of the proposal.
It was agreed that the offer of the Martignetti family would be
accepted, subiect to the approval of appropriate Boards and Town agencies.
RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
applications for renewal of the f cl 1 cwi ng L i qucr Licenses for the ensuing
year;
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Lexington Knights of Lolumbus 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 LICENSEE
Upon motion duly made and seconded,
it was voted to approve
app+ i oat i ons for renewal of the following
Common V l dual. er Licenses for the
ensuing year
Arty's Restaurant
dory's of Lexington
hadw i ck ' s
Hartwell House
Lexingtcn. Golf 'lub, Inc.
Castie3lo's
Peking Gardens
Lexington House of Pizza
Mario's
Pine Meadows Country Club
Steve' Ice Cream
Versailles Restaurant
Yangtze River Restaurant
Pewter Pot
Tara Lexington
Lexington Lodge BPO Elks #2204
The Kitchen, Inc,
EXTENSION OF HDURS VERSAILLES RESTAURANT"
Upon motion duly made and seconded,it
was voted tc approve request
of Isaac Dray f extension-of hours of operation
under the Restaurant
Liquor License - for Versailles Restaurant:,
+7 77 M ass . 'venue o n 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 votes
PETITION BOSTON EDI SON 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.
PUBLI u HEAR... N I NFORMATI ON SESS? O �� T A� �LABBI FI �ATI ON OPTIONS
At 8.00 p.m., a public hearing and information session was held for the
purpose of establishing the residential factor for the FY 8" tai: 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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The Board of Assessors members William Potter and Barclay Hayes were
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
Foll 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 1962, a ranee 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.P. 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 overvalue Dion claims.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt a Residential
`actor of 87.000 for the FY1987 tax rate, as - recommended by the Town Manager
and to execute notification to the Dept. of Revenue of the approved factor,
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call
Grote, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to
go into executive sessi for discussion of matters of collective bargai
and of litigation, with no intent to resume open session.
Upon mot +o=n duly made and seconded,
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8 : 57 p.m.
A true record, Attest
it was voted to at
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Mar HI. Sn
Executive Clerk
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