HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-BOS-minMarch 3, 1387
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesday,
March 3, 1387, 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; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel;
Ms. Adler, Asst. to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were
present.
PUBLIC HEARING BOSTON EDI SON , MASS,.e AVENUE
The Chairman opened a public hearing on the petition of the Boston
Edison Company for permission to install conduit on Massachusetts
Avenue, Edward Chisholm, representing the Edison - Company, explained
that the work is necessary for provision of electrical service to the
United Methodist Church, 2600 bass. Avenue. Mr. Fields, Acting
Director of Public Works, had recommended that the petit be
approved,
There being no further comments in favor or in opposition, Mr.
Edd declared the hearing closed*
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition, plans and orders of Boston Edison Company to gain a grant of
_location proposed conduit in Massachusetts Avenue, southerly
approximately 183 feet east of Crosby Road, - a distance- of about 5
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PROCLAMATION CROSS MONTH
Mr. Eddison read a Proclamation of the month of March as "Red
Cross Month ", submitted by Dr. Yuill for the Minute Man Chapter of Red
Cross.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
document proclaiming March, 1387, as Red Cross Month in Lexington.
DRIVEWAY PROPOSAL BAYBANK 1775 WINE do SPIRIT SHOP
The proposal to closing off to traffic a driveway leading to the
municipal parking lot behind CVS, located between Baybank /Harvard Trust
and the 1775 Wine and Spirit Shop was referenced.
Mr. Marshall, an owner of abutting property said that he would
abstain from discussion and vote on the matter and left the meeting.
Mr. Hutchinson nave his recommendation to block the driveway to
traffic both ways, for safety to pedestrians and visual enhancement of
the Center by installation of a new brickway sidewalk and appropriate
plantings. He noted the alternate responses of the Lexington Center
Committee which recommends allowing one way traffic in from Mass,
Avenue and both right and loft turns in from the avenue. Mr.
Hutchinson said he considered this option as a half way solution to the
safety problem. He indicated on a tan displayed, the ro ert tin
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' and area proposed to be bricked, noting that funds are available for
the project.
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Mrs. Battin, Chairman of the L.C.C., referred to a meeting with
abutting owners, which Mr. Marshall, although an owner, did not attend.
Abuttors had expressed opposition to the proposed blocking of the
driveway. Mrs. Battin felt that the alternate solution submitted by
her committee was preferable with regard to traffic flow and would
address the safety problem. She recapped the recommendations of the
L.C.C. as follows: one way traffic from Mass. Avenue, with both right
and left ha4 turns allowed; installation of pedestrian warning signs,
retention of parking beside the liquor store for the store and bank;
and review of the process in one year.
Mr. Eddison' read the Traffic Safety Committee's dune '88
recommendations on the proposal for blocking on a 8 monthh trial basis
by installation of a chain and look at the building line and posting of
appropriate signage at both ends of the passage. -
Mr.- McSweeney agreed with the L.C.C. process noting that the
liquor store would -- suffer loss of business if parking beside the stare
was not allowed.
Mr. Eddison supported the Manager's recommendations because of the
dangers of the current pattern. He felt that turns in from Mass.
Avenue, as suggested by the L.C.C., were unnecessary and would obstruct
the free flow of traffic, noting that two other accesses exist.
Mr. Dailey felt that the L.C.C. plan addressed safety to
pedestrians and the sight distance problem, noting that pedestrians
would be aware of cars turning in from Mass. Avenue. He considered the -
short term parking spaces beside the liquor store to be meaningful and
felt that - -turns in could be accommodated. He supported the L.C.C.
position.
Mrs. Smith supported the Manager's proposal on a long term basis,
but with reference to the alternate process she preferred a review
after S months during the one --year period and right turns only from
Mass. Avenue. She also felt the short -term spaces were important. She
expressed concern with entering and leaving the bank parking spaces if
traffic is not allowed to exit to Mass. Avenue.
Albert Morel of Baybank stated that most bank traffic appears to
come from the direction of Depot Square. A discussion of bank parking
and the impact of the blocking off ensued.
David Williams voiced his support of the Town Manager's plan.
Carol Powers, Baybank /Harvard Trust attorney, stated that the bank
is opposed to the change and questioned the legality of the proposal.
She felt the creation of bricked, landscaped area would encourage
loitering at night.
William Greene noted difficulties of large delivery trucks having
to back out if the complete blockage is implemented. He favored the
L.C.C. proposal, if 2 -way traffic can not be retained.
Regarding a suggestion for allowing 2 way traffic to the back of
the bank building at the parking lot end of the drive, Mr. Fields felt
it would cause confusion.
Paul Mammola, abuttor, agreed to the 1 --way concept but was opposed
to blockage of traffic both ways.
Marion Powell advocated proper signage to avoid confusion, and
spoke of L.C.C. plans for consistency in signage throughout the
Center.
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Mrs. Smith suggested a 3 month trial of right turn only in the
half horseshoe drive at the rear of the bank.
Further suggestions regarding the Town's liability, and the length
of the trial period were made.
Mr. Hutchinson said he would come to the Board within 30 days with
an implementation plan and a program for working with the parties
involved.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to allow one way
traffi from Mass. Avenue to Edison Way in the driveway between the
Baybank /Harvard Trust and the 1775 Liquor Store, with no left turns in
from Mass. Avenue. The effectiveness of the traffic pattern will be
reviewed in 8 months as to whether to continue trial of the arrangement
for a full y
Mr. Marshall returned to the meeting. _
MINUTES -
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept, as
presented, the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on February 23,
1387.
HARTWELL AVENUE/BEDFORD STREET UPDATE
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Mr. Eddison reported on a meeting with Commissioner Tierney's
staff which he, the - Town Manager, Dick Cooke of BSC, representatives of
the North Lexington Road - Improvement Study Committee, and several
- others from-Lexington attended on February 24th, Rep. Loran and
- Senator Kraus had also been present. The meeting had been chaired-by
George Joseph, instead of by Commissioner Tierney, as had been
expected, and had been requested by Mr. Eddison as a means to
overcoming the apparent impasse with the improvement plans for Bedford
Street /Hartwell Avenue.
A compromise had been proposed by Dick Cooke that would include no
traffic lights at Eldred Street, as desired by the area residents, but
would allow for a redesigned intersection at Eldred /Bedford Streets so
as to permit all turns. Left turns from Eldred would be prohibited by
sign during A.M. and F.M. peak weekday hours and left turns into Eldred
Street would be prohibited during the morning peak period. The
frontage road would be considered as one way, servicing Bedford Street
homes, the Armory and the Tennis Club. Further study would be made and
extension of the service road to Ivan Street,
The North Lexington Committee had had mixed emotions on the
compromise. The Manager noted ongoing work for the past 8 years with
the neighborhood, during which time there has been consistent State
opposition to the Eldred Street traffic light. He felt that the
alternate plan proposed by Dick Cooke represented the best solution and
would make it possible for the Town and the State to embark upon the
project.
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Bedford Street who feel that the proposed improvements would benefit
the State and users of Rte 128, not the Town. He asked Mr. Cooke to
review the impact of "no change" in preparation for questions at Town
Meeting. Regarding the question of enforcement, he also asked for a
visual check on compliance with ex isting traffic regulations
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It was estimated the plans could be prepared for presentation to
the Board and the North Lexington Committee in 30 days.
Discussion continued on the "no change" concept, which, it was
agreed, was not acceptable for either industry or the residents and
because the Town can not 90 on indefinitely discouraging commercial
development in the area without making efforts to improve the road
system.
Mr. Eddison summarized major points of the discussion. A report
of the impact of "no change ", will be prepared by BSC; information will
be gathered as to each North Lexington firms contribution to the
traffic solution i.e. car pooling, staggered hours; an updated plan for
review of all concerned will be prepared; and effort will be rude to
pinpoint when FHWA approval might be expected,
COLANGELO PETITION TO BOARD APPEALS
Mr. Eddison asked for comments from the Board during the coming
week on draft recommendations to the Board of Appeals on the Colangelo
pet i_t i on for Special permit with Site Plan Review for a development at now
12 -13 Hartwell Avenue. The Selectmen are recommending that the SPS be
denied, -based on additional traffic the proposed commercial office -
space would generate.
MASSPGRT RELATED MATTERS
Mrs. Smith left the meeting and because of her involvement with
Massport, did not participate in discussion and did not vote on the
following Hanscom Field /Massport related matters: 5.1490,
Massport/Hanscom Projects; S1302, Hanscom Payment in Lieu of Taxes*
5.1299, Jet Fuel Tax, Hanscom; and a letter to Massport regarding
procedures.
5.1490 -AMICK LEGISLATION HANSCOM FIELD MASSPCRT PROJECTS
Mr. Eddison explained the intent of Senate Bill 1490, which would
give back control over certain projects at Hanscom Field to the local
communities in which they are located. This would include all projects
such as restaurants and motels, which are not directly related to the
operation of aircraft.
Mr. Marshall voiced his support of the bill and urged the Board to
take a similar position. He felt it would be a way to express to
Massport the Town's serious intent to have a voice in any plans for
expansion of Hanscom.
Mr. McSweeney agreed with this view and asked for more definite
information on what projects would be classified as non-aircraft
related. Mr. Dailey also endorsed Senator Amick's efforts and an
expression of support to the Joint Committee on Transportation, which
will hear the bill on March 11th.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to send a letter
in support of Senate Bill 1490 to Senator MacLean and Representative
Karol, Joint Committee on Transportation, with copies to Representative
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Mr. Hutchinson explained that the bill, if enacted would direct
Massp o r t, which is tax exempt, to make payments in lieu of taxes to the
towns of Bedf ord f Lexington $ Concord and Lincoln. This payment would
compensate for the provision of services such as police and fire
protection and traffic improvements and would relieve the tax burden
placed upon these communities dug to the loss of the taxable property
upon which Hanscom Field is situated.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to send an
expression of support of Senate Bill 1502 to Senator Ulver and
Representative Flood, Joint Committee on Taxation, for a public
hearing on March 11. Copies will be sent to those listed under
S.14g0.
Sv1298 JET FUEL, TAX, HANSCOM FIELD
The Manager referred to senate Bill 1298, an act providing for the
distribution of the Jet fuel tax collected at Hanscom Field to the
towns of Concord, Bedford, Lincoln and Lexington and noted that Lincoln
which now gets a major portion of the tax, has withdrawn i is support.
Bedford, which is the other major beneficiary, continues to Supports-
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Town Manager to convey Lexington's endorsement of Senate Bill 1 2BB to
the Chairmen of the Committee on Taxation. The letter will also
reference the other three towns, including Lincoln.
P` LETTER TO MASSF'CRT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Town Manager to send a letter prepared by him to David Davis, Executive
Director-of Masspor t , conveying the Board's displeasure with Kasspor t ' s
procedures and spirit of non - cooperation regarding recent issues:
Mrs. Smith rejoined the meeting at this time.
FY87 SERVICE AGREEMENT MBTA/LEINBTCN
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and
execute the FY1 BB7 Service Agreement between the Town of Lexington and
the META, subject to final approval by Town Counsel.,
CONSENT AGENDA
GIFT CF THE BEAL COMPANIES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted t o accept a gift
of $125.00 from the Beal Companies, to be used to cover the casts of a
sign marking the footpath from Munroe Road to the Hayden Woods
conservation area as requested by the Conservation Commission.
USE OF THE BATTLE BREE%/MINUTE MEN
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
request of the Lexington Minute Men for use of the Battle green for
rehearsal of the Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington on April 5th,
with a rain date of April 12, and for the Patriots' Bay performance of
the Reenactment on April 20, 19874
ABATEMENTS -WATER & SEWER CHARGES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, to approve abatement of water
charges in the total amount of $11,641.69, due to computer error,
incorrect readings, building d e m o l i t i o n , adi ustmen is to final bills and
defective meter; and abatement of related serer charges in the total
amount of $10,129.75 for the above listed reasons.
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BAILEY TREE RE0UEST
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Upon motion duly made and seco nded, it was voted to authorize the
Town Manager to proceed with additional pruning of an elm tree in front
of the home of Donald Bailey, 84 Reed Street, in response to Mr.
Bai ley's request that the tree be removed.
CLEAN /RELINING WATER MAINS CONTRACT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute
Contract #87-4 -E for Gleaning and Lining E x i s t i n g Water Mai Phase I I ,
wi th the W. Walsh Company, Inc. of Attleboro, in the amount of
$128,347.50. The Contract had been awarded on February 17, 1987.
BUDGET UPDATE
Mr. Hutchinson reported that it would cost $100,000+ to correct
the heating and air conditioning systems at the Senior Center and
suggested varous ways in which the work could be funded; He advised
taking the matter up on March 9th, after input on the School Budget and
other- financial items such as N.W. R,A, , snow removal Hill/Bedford
Street traffic lights, and the Conservation Fund has been received. He
also suggested action on Mystic Valley and Re-Place on March 9th,
LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Marshall referenced the proposed improvements to Cary Library
and the intent to defer the work. He suggested that necessary word,
could be funded by State aid. - Mr .- Dailey asked if $10,000 would be
available i n the Town Man alter - s -FYBB Professional Services, to cov
the costs _of the - study of needed ref urn i shi n_9 and refurbishing of the
main 1 i brary . Mr. Hutchinson said it could be accommodated.
ADAMS-RUSSELL CABLE SERVICES
The Town Manager noted the recent rate increase for cable service,
He felt that even though the Town has no control over cable rates,
Adams-Russell should meet with the Selectmen for review of terms of the
contract and whether they are being honored and for discussion of the
company's relationship with the Town,
TRPP rTTY
Mrs. Smith asked that the Board give recognition to Paul Maz er al l
Park S u p e r i n t e n d e n t , for his work on Town landscaping which has
resulted in a 1986 Tree City Awar for Lexington. The Town Manager
suggested that this could suitably be done on Arbor Day and will Work
toward that plan.
GRIME PREVENTION
Mrs. Smith thanked the Town Manager for providi inf ormat i on on
the P o l i c e Department's Crime Prevention activities, as listed o n a
memo from the Grime Prevention Officer to Chief Fu r do n . She asked that
a meeting with the P o l i c e Chief and the Grime Prevention Officer be
scheduled at some time after Town Meeting for an update on cu r r ec t
programs and what is being planned.
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DRAFT ASSIGNMENT OF ARTICLES
Mr. Hutchinson asked for any suggested adjustments to his proposed
list of assignments of Articles to Board members be mach during the
next week.
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 was voted to adjourn at
10:10 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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? March 9, 1997
A regular meetint'of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
March 91 1997, 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; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms.
Adler, Asst. to the Town Manager; Mrs, Snow, Executive Clerk, were
present.
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Peter . Chalpin , Chairman of the Traf f i c Saf ety Advisory Committee,
was present for review of his Committee's reports on several traffic
items.
VALLEYFIELD STREET STOP SIGNS
Mr. Chalpin outlined the recommendations of the Traffic Safety
Committee on the request of Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Patrick, 72 Bridge
Street, for installation of "Stop" signs on Valleyfield Street at its
intersection with Bridge Street. The Committee had voted favorably on
the request.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
installation of two signs, one in each direction, on Fall eyf i el d Street
at its intersection with Bridge Street: -
WHIPPLE ROAD
The traffic concerns and suggested solutions for existing problems
on Whipple and Russell Roads, as submitted by Max Snodderly and Kristin
Harris, 25 Whipple Road, were reviewed.
The Traffic Committee made the following recommendations:
i= Increased enforcement of the existing 30 mph speed limit
2. Installation of a small island on Russell Road at Whipple
Road
31 Installation of a "Stop" sign on Whipple Road, southbound at
Russell Road
4. Installation of "Stop" signs on Locke Lane at Whipple Road,
Fairlawn Lane at Fiske Road, Fairlawn Lane at Lowell Street,
Whipple Road at Lowell Street, Fiske Road at Winchester Drive
and Russell Road at Winchester Drive=
Mr. Chalpin noted the suggestion of Police Chief Furdon that item
. #4 be deferred pending a more in -depth review of all the intersections.
The Board agreed=
Mr. Chalpin noted that the neighborhood is used as a cut - through
by traffic to avoid the congestion at Lowell Street and Winchester
Drive and Mr. Snodderly's suggestion that Lowell Street be widened to
create a right -turn lane from Whipple Road. The Committee recommended
that the Mass. D.P.W. be requested to consider the matter.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, as follows:
.Increased enforcement of the existing 30 mph speed limit on
Russell and Whipple Roads;
. Installation of a small island on Russell Road at Whipple Road
Installation of a "Stop" sign on Whipple Road, southbound at
Russell Road
A request will be made to the Mass. D.P.W. to consider widening
of Lowell Street at Whipple Roads
MINUTEMAN HOME CARE CORP. HARTWELL AVENUE
Mr. Chalpin gave the recommendations of the Traffic Committee on
the request of Joan Butler- -West, Executive Director of Minuteman Home
Care Corp., for installation of traffic signals, posted speed limit
signs; assignment of Police Officers to direct traffic and increased
enforcement of the speed limit on Hartwell Avenue. Ms. Butler -West
also requested development of an overall traffic management plan for
Hartwell Avenue.
The Committee had met with representatives.of Minuteman Home Care,
and had reviewed with them the status of the Bedford Street/Hartwell
Avenue project. It had been explained that long term improvements on
Hartwell Avenue would be accomplished with the completion of that
project and that the Committee saw no short terms solutions which would
do much to help the situation now. The Committee had suggested that a
Police Detail be hired by Minuteman.
Discussion with Ms. Butler -West of conditions and possible means
-to alleviate existing dangers followed. The high cast and complex
procedures involved - with installation of traffic signals were -
explained. -
Upon motion duly made and - seconded, it was voted to request the
Mass. D.P.W. to issue a permit for the posting of a 38 mph speed limit
on Hartwell Avenue and to continue increased Police enforcement of
traffic regulations.
HEATING SENIOR CENTER
Mr. Hutchinson reported tha Xenergy Inc. had done a study of the
8,800 s.f. area in the Senior Center which has a heating problem. This
study gave a range of solutions at costs from $43,004 to $75,000 with
an additional $22,700 for integration of an air conditioning system.
The Manager also noted the option of installing a clear roof over the
atrium area to retain heat.
The four Xenergy options for the atrium space were reviewed by
Regis Gaughan:
1. Electric Fan coil units; 2. Hot water fan coil units;
3. Heating} and ventilating unit with electric coil;
4. Heating and ventilating unit with hot water coil.
He explained ways in which heat has been lost because of the
atrium design, which had not been considered in the original heating
plan. Option #4 was favored by Mr. Coscia, Mgr. of Administration and
Facilities.
There was a discussion of a 34' x 15' ceiling over the "card
playing" room, which Mr. Gaughan felt would be inneffective.
Linda Vine, Council on Aging Coordinator, said that the major
concern is the whole first floor area, including the entrance.
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Discussion of sources of funding followed. The Town Manager
advised that Town Meeting would have to be asked to appropriate the
$100,000 needed for option #4, plus air conditioning.
Mr. Marshall expressed his support of the request for $100,000
funding. Mr. Dailey questioned the need for air conditioning and felt
that some measure of comfort could be achieved by use of fans. He
would not support the additional $22,700 for air conditioning.
Mr. Gaughan noted that air conditioning could be added later if a
heating system was built to accommodate that capability. This would
mean no added expense at this time.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to support the
allocation of $75,000 to address the heating problem at the Senior
Center under Option #4, Heating and Ventilating Unit with Hot Water
Coil, which will be designed for future accommodation of air -
conditioning capability, if desired.
COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND PROPOSAL
Judith Marshall, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, Joan
Halversen, Recreation Director, and Kerry Brandin, were in attendance
for presentation of a proposal for a Bob Leathers designed Community
Playground, which would serve children of ages 2 through 12. This
would be a town -wide project involving adults and children from the
initial design state, through fundraising and construction.
She proposed setting up a core committee, with subcommittees for
various aspects of the project, and with fund raising starting in late
Spring. she noted good reaction from groups contacted thus far.
The Recreation Committee, which supports the concept, would
develop a Charge for the Committee, with input from parents and
children.
Construction weekend would be planned for May 198811
Slides of a similar facility in Sudbury were shown, illustrating
the type of design and activities proposed.
Mrs. Marshall expressed the wholehearted support of the Recreation
Committee. . She felt groups not usually involved in civic projects
would be interested in this concept.
The Lincoln Street and Center Fields are under consideration at
this time, the Town's only contribution to the project being use of
land, at one of these locations. The architect will advise as to which
site is most appropriate.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to support the
concept of a Community Playground, as proposed by Mrs. Brandin.
ADAMS RUSSELL CABLE SERVICES
Mr. Eddison noted that the purpose of the next agenda item was to
meet the new General Manager of the Adams Russell Company, Richard .-
Chandler, and communicate with the company on various matters. He
urged that the CAT'S Committee, which has not been active for some time,
be revitalized in its role as liaison and advisor to the Board. Mr.
Eddison added that although concern of cable customers should be heard,
it was not the major reason for the meeting.
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Mr. McSweeney, Liaison to the Cable Committee, noted recent cable
problems encountered by the Schools, which appear to have been
resolved. He had attended a State Cable Commission meeting and had
heard of problems similar to those in Lexington with cable companies in
other communities and saw the need to reactivate the Cable Committee.
He felt that difficulties in reaching Adams Russell by phone and
quality of service are the major reasons for customer dissatisfaction
here and was hopeful that Mr. Chandler would respond to these
complaints.
John Ward, Chairman of the Cable Committee, said that he has
recovered from an illness and is now eager to resume committee
activities.
Mr. Dailey asked for review of terms of the Adams Russell contract
regarding responsibilities agreed to with respect to the Schools and
the Library and - - whether they are being fulfilled. Mr. Chandler said he
will address that matter in the very near future*
It.was noted that no paid Town staff is responsible for dealing
with cable related matters from day to day. Mr. Ward said that his
committee had acted in that role when it was active. Regarding a
recent decision to increase rates, over which the Selectmen have no
jurisdiction other than at the time of license renewal in 1338, Mr.
Chandler felt the new rates and programs offered are in line. He will
look into the idea of- filing a quarterly report 0n complaints with the
Cable Committee and the Selectmen. He spoke of the company's practice
of communicating with customers by such means as inserts in bills and
offered to publicize the -- Selectmen's search for interested Committee
candidates on local TV.
Mrs. Smith suggested review and possible revision of the Charge to
the Cable Commission. Mr. Dailey felt it would be appropriate to
rename it the Communications Committee.
Mr. Eddison thanked Mr. Chandler for his attendance and for the
information provided.
HUMAN SERVICES -- BUDGET RE VESTS
Harvey Lowell, Chairman of the Human Services Committee, was
present for review of the FY88 Budget requests of Replace and Mystic
Valley Mental Health. The Replace request is for $83,304, Human
Services recommended $75,000 and the Town Manager recommended $62,300.
MVMH request is for $35,000, with both the HSC and the Manager
recommending $15,000.
Mr. Lowell explained that the reason behind the increased request
and recommendation was to allow Replace one year to seek and obtain
other sources of funding to make up cuts in federal funding previously
received.
Mrs. Smith commented on the thoughtful and well prepared
presentation and said she would support the recommendations of the
Human Services Committee of $75,000 for Replace and $15,000 for Mystic ...r
Valley Mental Health,
Mr. O'Sullivan, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, said his
Committee had not reached a position on these items as yet.
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Mr. Marshall said his support would be based on the premise that
RePlace would obtain funding from other sources and that the high level
of funding would be for one year only. Mr. McSweeney agreed with Mrs.
Smith and Mr. Marshall.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to support
appropriations of $15,000 for Mystic Valley Mental Health and $75,000
for RePlace, based on RePlace's commitment to obtain alternate funding
by next year.
OPEN BUDGET ITEMS
The following budget items were reviewed:
Snow and Ice Removal Supplement - $140,040
Hill Street traffic light - will exceed the $64,444 anticipated
to be kept open -
Conservation Fund - $25,440
School System - No position taken
Mr. Dailey urged that the Appropriation Committee give its
recommendations on the School Budget as soon as possible, for
guidelines to the Board. Mr. Marshall said that if no firm information
is received soon from the Schools, the Selectmen should set a
reasonable amount for an increase and the School will have to cut
programs to accommodate.
Mr. Dailey suggested a more formal indication of an icrease which
could be supported by the - Board i.e. a limit of 5 1/2%_ increase..- He
asked that the Chairman and the Town Manager inform the School
Committee Chairman and the Supt. of Schools of this position at their
meeting on March 14th.
All members agreed that this message should be conveyed to the
School officials as the sense of the Board.
DPW EQUIPMENT
Mr. McSweeney questioned whether with repair, current DPW
equipment could be made to last several years longer. Regarding the
need to purchase a wing plow, he asked if the DPW is making an effort
to obtain private contractors, even, though they are trying to increase
the Town's capacity to plow.
STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM
Mrs. Smith asked for an update on the street resurfacing program
in the light of the reduced program for this year.
APPT. TO HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Upon motion duly wade and seconded, it was voted to approve the
appointment by the Town Manager of Brucia Witthoft to the Historical
Commission for a term of office to expire on April 34, 19892
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Mrs. Smith submitted a proposal for a Waste Managment Plan as
outlined in her memo dated March 5, 1987. She reported on interviews
with DEQE and DEM regarding State programs and funding and informed the
Board of State initiatives with respect to recycling, composting; and
hazardous waste.
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Mrs. Smith and Mr. Hutchinson agreed that waste management should
be looked at as a total program rather than having the three components
dealt with separately and asked then to endorse this concept. She
further suggested that a task force of limited duration be appointed
and requested Board members to submit names of candidates.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to endorse the
concept of exploring a total waste management program and to appoint a
task force which would develop recommendations on all aspects of such a
program.
AUDITOR INTERVIEWS
Mr. Marshall and Mr. Dailey agreed to participate with Mr.
Hutchinson in inverview sessions with prospective auditors.
BINDING ARBITRATION
Mr. Hutchinson reported - that the binding arbitration bill had
received a favorable House vote and noted that Representative Doran had
voted in support of it He alerted the Board that the outlook for the
bill's defeat is not good.
TOWN CELEBRATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the
following as members of the Town Celebrations Subcommittee, for terms
to expire on-June 34, 19900 - -
Charles T. Hyde 97 Maple Street
Dawn Oz iok onsk_i 49 Lincoln Street
Anthony Oziokonski 49 Lincoln Street
Nancy M. Gannalonga 130 Kendall Road
Priscilla M. McGrath 14 minter Street
Gerald Hagerty 11 Capt. Parker Arms
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITMENT of STREET OPENING PERMITS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and
execute a listing of street opening permits in the amount of seventy
five dollars and no cents J$75.00}.
ABATEMENT OF WATER SEWER CHARGES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
abatement of sewer charges in the total amount of $2,209.83, for
adjustments to bills, incorrect meter readings, and for property not
connected to Town sewer; and to abate water charges in the total of
$3,387.31.
COMMITMENT OF WATER BILLS
. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and
execute commitment of Cycle 9 monthly water bills in the amount of
$481438.38.
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HARRINGTON ROAD ,..STOP .SIGN, STRIPING
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the
recommendations of Peter M. Chalpin, Chairman of the Traffic Safety
Advisory Committee for installation of a "Stop" sign and a double
yellow centerline on Harrington Road at Hancock Street, as requested
by Thomas P. Rooney.
MITRE CORPORATION TOUR
Mr. Hutchinson reported on a tour of the Mitre Corporation
facility in Bedford which he and Mr. Eddison had attended. Mitre
officials expressed a desire to be cooperative in efforts to assist
with traffic problems at the Hartwell Avenue plant by such means as
staggered hours and car pooling.
EXECUTIVE - SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 4 by roll
call vote, Mr. Eddisan, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr.
McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion
of matters of litigation and real estate negotiation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
10:50 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
Marian H. Sno
Executive Clerk
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° SELECTMEN'S MEETING
March 16 1957
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectman was held on Monday,
March 16, 1957, 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,, Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel;
Ms. Adler, Asst. to the Town Manager; Mrs. Deshler, Principal Clerk,
were present.
MINUTES U 3 0 7
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve as
amended the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on Marsh 3, 15372
RESIGNATION VENIER LEXINGTON CENTER COMMITTEE
Upon motion - duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept, with
regret, the resignation of Christopher H. Venier, 20 Clarke Street, as
a member of the Lexington Center Committee, effective immediately. The
Board's appreciation of Mr. Venier's service to the Town will be
expressed in a letter to him.
BAYBANK 1775 WINE & SPIRIT SHOP DRIVEWAY
loo„ Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to accept the
proposed sketch and to execute. the reg -ulation for the 1 -way blockage of
the Baybank driveway as voted by the - Board of Selectmen at the meeting
-of the Board on March 9, 1557, pending approval by the owners, of a
"Right Turn Only" sign to be installed across from the bank's drive -up
window,
Mr= Marshall abstained from the vote.
ADAMS STREET DRAINAGE
Mr. Hutchinson reviewed a petition made by a group of abutters for
resurfacing and and storm drain installation on Adams Street from East
St. to about 92 Adams Street. This request is not included in this
year's budget and due to fiscal restraints will not be considered until
next year. Mr.. Hutchinson will respond to the abutters apprising them
of the situation:
FISKE COMMON CONDOMINIUMS
A request by owners of Fiske Common Condominium Trust, 3 Seaborn
Place, for snow removal services was reviewed by the Board of
Selectmen=
Mr. McSweeney asked if the Town currently plows any privately
owned condominiums or apartments. Mr. Hutchinson responded in the
negative.
Mrs. Smith referred to the fact that Fiske Common is currently
under R.D. zoning.
Mr. Hutchinson will notify the owners of the procedures necessary
to have this request voted on at a subsequent Town Meeting which is
necessary and will also refer to a similar request made by Drummer Boy
Condominium Complex which was turned down by Town Meeting a few years
ago,
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EMERSON GARDENS TRASH REMOVAL
Mr. Hutchinson referred to a request of the new.owners of the
Emerson Gardens Condominiums to have curb si trash removal, to be
provided by a designated contractor of the Town to help keep down the
costs of these units for the existing tenants. A meeting will be held
at a later date between the new owners, the Town Manager and the
contractor, to discuss the proper implementation of this service.
TRANFER FROM RESERVE FULL
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
transfer from the Reserve Fund, in the amount of $3,000, to Town
Manager's Office Expense Account #01- 004 --102.
This tranfer was needed due to the extensive recruitment that was
necessary for this year.
Mr. Eddison stated that this was money well spent, taking into
consideration the high quality of applicants that had responded.
EMERSON GARDENS CONDO CONVERSION MEETING
Mr. Eddison reported to the Board on a meeting that he and the
Town Manager had with Messrs Timothy Harrington and Michael Lebner who
were representing the new owners of the Emerson Gardens apartment
complex:. The purpose of the meeting was to get acquainted with them as
new corporate citizens of the Town and to discuss some of the #..r
implications of their proposed conversion of the rental apartments_ into
condominium units.
Addressing -the short run issue, Mr. Eddison and Mr. Hutchinson
asked if the new owners would be willing to extend from 30 days to 130
days the time deadline for the tenants to make a decision on whether or
not they would buy their units. The owners' replied that they were not
prepared to grant a blanket time extension to all tenants but they
would be flexible and would look at each case individually. They also
said that the tenants could be seen as falling into one of three
categories: 1. Those who want to buy their units; 2. Those who want to
stay in their units but not buy them; and 3. Those who want to heave.
The Owners are working out financing packages on relatively favorable
terms with several neighboring banks for those tenants in Category 1.
They are willing to take second mortgages to supplement bank financing
in certain cases. For those tenants in Category 2, the owners will
match them with investors who want to buy the units but do not plan to
occupy them while the tenants wish to remain. They were told that the
supply of this type of investor was plentiful and that favorable
investor packages would be worked out for prospective investors. For
tenants in Category 3, the owners are providing the services of a man
named Dave Bailey at the Sales Office in unit 104. Information
regarding housing options in Lexington and neighboring towns and
assistance in relocation efforts will be provided for these tenants.
Messrs Harrington and Lebner stated that they would not increase rents
at all for the first two years of their new ownership. They added that W "'
they hoped that the prospective investor owners or tenant occupied
units would also follow the two year rent freeze policy. They stated
often that any one who wants to stay will be able to do so, as they
were not planning to evict anyone.
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Mr. Eddi son and Mr. Hutchinson i the new owners that the
... Town would he working on ways to expand the stock of affordable housing
and especially of rental housing i Lexington
Mr. McSweeney asked what the n umer s were of tenants i each
category,
Mr. Edd i so n replied that that information was not completely
available as yet.
Mr. Mar shall referred to a meeting that he would be attending o n
Wednesday with the Lexington Clergy regarding the issue of af fordable
rental housing available at this time in Lexingto and added t fr
the i the clergy as sociation had comp that 60% of the
Emerson Gardens tenants were e i t h e r o 65 or qualified for low in come
housing, but added that all the tenants over E5 years of age would not
qualify as low income. Mr , Marshall also referred to a Human Ser
meeting at which Robert Cushman, Harvey Lowell and Ruth Nahl o were
among the attendees, where he had asked them to pursue with L ex HAG and
the Lexington Housing Authority, the creed for moderate housing all over
town, and to look at many dimensions to help fill that creed.
DESIGN ADVISORY GROUP/COMMITTEE
Upon motion duly made and seco it was voted to designate the
22 willi applicants to the reinstituted Design Advisory Group with
the option to designate more members at a later time.
Upon rrin t i o n duly made and seconded, it was voted t o appoi L eon H.
Olson, 30 Forest St . , Richard S. Morehouse, 37 Moon Hill Road and
Elizabeth C. Whitman, g Derrsar Road to the new Design Advisory
Committee e ffective ec t i v e i mmed i a t el ,
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CONSENT AGENDA
RECREATION/OPENING DAY CEREMONIES
-Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant
permission to Joan Halverson, Recreation Director, for an open day
parade on Saturday, April 25, 1987, to corrrrrsen ce at 9: a. m at Mu z z e�)
Park. Permission was also given t o hold Opening Day ceremonies at the
Little League Field.
ONE DAY L I dGP/W . R , GRACE R EDAC
Upo motion duly made and seconded, it was v oted t o grant o -day
liquor li t o W.R. Gr ace & C (RAEDACC l , 55 Hayden Av e., for
retirement p a r t y to be held on April g , 19876
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant one --day
liquor 1 i cen se to W. R. Grace & Co . x (RAEDACC_, 55 Hay Ave. for
retirement party to be held on April 23, 1957.
Mr. Marshall requested a list of liquor license fees for clubs,
r e s t a u r a n t , and package stores, for comparison,
ABATEMENT OF SEWER CHARGES
Upon motion duly made and seco it was voted to approve
abatement of Sewer Charges in the amount of $464.54 for resi n o t
con to sewer.
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RAYTHEON/TOWN EMPLOYEES TRAINING PROGRAM
Mr, Hutchinson reported on a training program at Raytheon on the ,�
VAX for T own employees t had j u s t been completed. W e Michael
O'Sullivan, 8ha i rman of the Appropriation Comm ittee , had been
instrumental i setting up the program whi was considered to be quite
su ccessf u 1.
BUDGET REVIEW
Mr. Hutchinson presented an update on the 5 III' g u i d e l i n e for the
schools and funding of items that the Board had passed upon at a
previous meeting,
The consensus of the Board was that at a subsequent meeting
between Chairman Edd i so n , the Town Manager and the Scho Committee,
rate of budget increase for the schools must be more closely aligned
with the budget increases o f all other departments. s
Mr, Marshall asked if the funds for Chapter 70 reimbursement i s
earmarked for the schools Mr Hutchinson replied that those
reimbursement funds are returned to the General Town Funds. ' Mr .
Marshall suggested a rearrangement o f the f i n a l i z e d chart so that the
chart would be easier to follow. Mrs. Smith concurred that the change .
wo uld make the chart more graphic.
REVIEW OF WARRA NT ARTICLES/ASSIGNMENTS
The Board reviewed and agreed on their assignments of the warrant
articles for the Annual Town Meeting which will convene on March :30,
198, - _ _ Now
PERMANENT BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Mr. McSweeney reported on the meetings of the Permanent B u i l d i n g
Committee and acknowledged that the committee had been working very
hard had awarded contracts for the refurbishing of the Bowman and
Bridge Schools, the contracts for Clarke, Diamond, Es tabrook and the
Hi gh School wi 11 be awarded thi s spy i ng wi th the work to he done i n the
summer of 1988*
GBCD/FRANKL I M OPEN HOUSE
Ms. Adler reviewed a request of GBOD for suggested dates, for the
upcoming Open House to be held at the F r a n k l i n School housing complex
The consensus of the Board was that Sunday, May 8, 1987 at 2:00
p.m. would be the most convenient date for this Open House.
LEXINGTON PRESCHOOL PTA LETTER
Mr, Eddi son referred to an information packet received from the
Lexington Preschool PTA pertaining to their request for expenditures
required for all morning kindergarten sessions. Regarding Mr .
Marshall's personal response to this request, it was decided that a
letter be sent f r om the entire Board noting the mer i t s of this well
researched program to this group of citizens, who obv i ouslV care a lot
about it.
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Mrs. Smith stated her support of this program if it could be
accommodated in the total School Department program and added that,
unfortunately, opportunities of this type are lost under periods of
fiscal restraint. Mr. McSweeney also agreed with the tone of the
suggested response of the Board. Mr. Eddison will draft this letter
from the Board, soon.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 4 by roll
call vote, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs, Smith, Mr.
McSweeney, to go into Executive Seesion for the purpose of discussion
of matters of litigation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
11 :14 p.me _
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Principal Clerk
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SELECTME 'S MEETING
: !March 33, 1987
A regular meetinf the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
March 33, 1987, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building
at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney;
Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager;' Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms. Alder, Asst.
to the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
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OFFICER DONALD R. BARTER L.P.D.
Police Chief Paul Furdon introduced Donald R
be sworn in as an officer of the Police Dept. He
Officer Barter has successfully completed, noting
scholastic record.
Officer Barter was sworn in by the Assistant
and was congratulated by members of the Board and
Barter, who was to
outlined the training
his excellent
Town_ Clerk, Mary Herr
the Town Manager,
LEXINGTON CENTER TRAFFIC ITEMS
Peter Chalpin, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee,
was present for discussion of Lexington Center traffic improvement
items previously submitted by former Police Captain James Lima, former
Selectmen John McLaughlin, and Norman Abend, Traffic Consultant, and
the recommendations of the Lexington Center Committee on the proposals:
These items had either not been acted upon -or action had not been -
implemented. -
The first three items, suggested by Mr. McLaughlin, were
considered moot, since improvement to traffic signals, which has not
been funded, was involved.
The L.C.C. had expressed support of an engineering study of the
closing of Harrington Road between Bedford Street and Hancock Street,.
with restricted turn signage, which had been suggested by Captain Lima.
It was noted that the area is a high accident location.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request the
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee and the Engineering Department to
review the matter and to give recommendations as to alternative
solutions to existing traffic problems, including whether a traffic
study would be warranted.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to designate
Worthen Road as a Center by -pass with appropriate signing at Bedford
Street, Mass. Avenue and Waltham Street, as recommended by Captain
Lima.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to implement the
removal of one parking space, rather than the two suggested by Captain
Lima, on Mass. Avenue in front of the CVS Pharmacy, as previously
noted. This will be done on a six -month trial basis as recommended by
the L.C.C.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
installation of directional signs at Muzzey Street and at exits from
the other parking lots, as recommended by Mr. Abend.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request. that a
study of the Edison Way parking lot, to include circulation changes at
Craft Cleaners and in conjunction with traffic to be generated by the
new buildings, be undertaken by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee,
based on Mr. Abend's recommendation, The study will not cover Mr.
Abend's suggestion for removal of sidewalk and change of existing angle
parking,
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the
proposal by Mr. Abend for channelization of intersections at Woburn
Street /Mass. Avenue and Bedford Street /Mass. Avenue to the Traffic
Safety Advisory Committee for study and prioritization, and for
consideration of such needs throughout the Town,
The next two items: maintenance of the existing practice of
having a Police Officer on duty at certain hours of the day at the
traffic signal in Lexington Center; and the recommendation for
increased enforcement to eliminate double parking were not acted upon
since these procedures are now being carried - out,
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to left
turns from the Battle Green Inn and the Pewter pot - driveways onto Mass,
avenue, as proposed by Mr. Abend, to be carried out on an
experimental, six month basis. A review of the effectiveness of these
measures will be made at the end of the trial period. Owners of the
two driveways will be asked for permission to have "No Left Turn" signs
installed on their property.
The next item: removal of two spaces on Mass. Avenue approaching ..�
the -- Waltham Street light was considered moot, since it would involve
new signalization, which has not been funded. The Board agreed with
the L.C.C. that the matter he deferred.
Regarding the proposal by Mr. Abend for construction - of a direct
access from the student parking lot at the High School to Worthen Road
and the rerouting of school busses, the Board accepted the Town
Manager's recommendation that the matter be considered in the EY'89
capital budget.
Ref erence was made to the plan of the Lexington Center Committee
for coordinated signage in the Center. The Center Committee will be
consulted by the Engineering Dept. regarding sign design in keeping
with the character of the Town, which would also meet State warrants.
FILL AND REMOVAL BY LAW AFTICLE 40
Conservation Commissioner David Williams and Charles Wyman,
Conservation Director, were present for explanation of the need to
amend Article XXX of the General By -Law. The amendment, as proposed
under Article 40, would extend the Board of Appeals' current authority
to regulate removal of fill to include regulation of large -scale
filling and stockpiling as well. The purpose is to provide public
control over the type and quality of fill brought into town and how it
is graded and stabilized so as not to constitute a detriment to a
neighborhood.
Explanatory material was distributed to Board members for review,
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
minutes of the Selectmen's meeting on March 9, 1987, as presented.
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APPOINTMENT BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Luanna
E. Deven i s , 7 Blodgett Road, as a Registrar of Voters, for a three-year
term to expire on March 31, 1990
APPOINTMENT, TOWN COUNSEL
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint
Palmer & Dodge, One Beacon Street, Boston, as Town Counsel, for a term
to expire on March 31, 19990
APPOINTMENT BEEPER OF THE LOCKUP
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint Paul
E. Furdon , Chief of Police, as Keeper of the Lockup, for a term to
expire on March 31, 1933.
CONVEYANCE OF HEALY_ PROPERTY, ARTICLE 51 _
James McLaughlin, Chairman of the Housing Authority, was present
for di scuss i on of Article 51, under which the Housing Authority seeks
to acquire the Healy property on bass. Avenue, located in a two- family
zone, to build and operate housing under a state program known as "889"
for families with physically-handicapped members.
Mr. McLaughlin explained the siting of the house and the parking
provisions, noting that there will be a common driveway for the house
and as access -,to Conservation land.
Mr. Dailey raised - the questi of the Authority's view on locating
the house on other Town owned land, if such a site is available, in
order to keep the Healy property open. He suggested the Countryside
site, which is also properly zoned. Mr. McLaughlin responded that
$5,000 had already been paid to the architect and that the Authority is
ready to start construction very shortly.
Mr. Dailey asked that consideration be given to placement of the
house at other existing Housing Authority facilities.
APPOINTMENT CONSTITUTIONAL BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
Mr. Eddison referred to the proposed creation of a Lexington
Constitutional Bicentennial Committee, which would be part of the
larger State and Nation wide effort to appropriately observe the
Bicentennial of the signing of the Constitutions
He noted that the nominees listed, representing various
organizations and interests, had all indicated their willingness to
serve on such a committee, which would provide leadership and
encouragement to existing Town agencies which might sponsor programs
and events in acknowledgement of this occas ion.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the
following to the Constitutional Bicentennial Committee, for terms to
�■• expire no later than December 31, 19876
Miriam Butts, Chairman 118 Burlington Street
Elizabeth Clarke 29 Moon Hill Road
Susan Beck 17 Patriots Drive
Ray Karras Lexington Public Schools
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Stella Liu
William Petrino
Robert Sacco
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14 Grapevine Ave.
15 Meriam Street
BUDGET REVIEW
Michael O'Sullivan, Chairman of Appropriation Committee, was
present for review of a report of his committee on the FY 8 8 Budget. He
displayed, by means of an overhead viewer, informational charts on:
"FYs 82 -87 Appropriation Trends "; FYs Appropriation Projections";
"School Salary Projected Increases and Deltas From 3/18/87
Spreadsheet "; " Proposed Article Reductions to Offset Deltas from
3/18/87 Spreadsheet - Articles Shareline Portion "; "Shareline -
SchoolslArticles".
Mr. O'Sullivan noted that his committee had taken no position on
budget items because the - School settlement figures are not known. He
felt however, that the shareline must be paid for by both the Articles
and the Schools, at one of the three levels shown on the final chart.
Esther Arlan, Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee, gave
her committee's recommendations for reductions in several areas:
Article 17, Water Mains, at $430,000, rather than $800,040; Article 23,
DPW Equipment, at $254,444, rather than $344,444, reflecting
anticipated revenue from trade -ins; .Article 25, Traffic Signals, East
- Lexington, $0 fending.- The Capital Expenditures Committee is
recommending favorably on Article 31, Lincoln Street Recreation Area,
at $184 -
Discussion continued on possible procedures at Town Meeting if the
School budget is not received. It was suggested that Article 4 could
be dealt with by putting the School budget in Article 5.
DRINKING & DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK
Mr. McSweeney reported on his attendance at a meeting with ,Sara
Levy, Student Leader of SADD, and Mr. Robinson, Student Activities
Coord A l of events to take place f rom March 33 to March
27, 1987, "Drinking and Driving Awareness Week ", and Mr. McSweeney
reported that the Lions and Rotary Clubs have both supported the
students with financial contributions. He requested the support and
encouragement of the Selectmen for the SADD activities and efforts.
APPOINTMENT, HATS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint John
Taylor, 11 Linmoor Terrace, as a member -at- -large, representing
Lexington on the Hanscom Area Traffic Study Committee.
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITMENT OF WATER BILLS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and
execute a Commitment of Water Bills, in the amount of $49,404.
CH 637 DIRECT GRANT_ FUNDS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and
execute the Final Advisory Report to the Mass. DPW for Ch. 837 of
1983, regarding funds used for the reconstruction of Hancock Street.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 0 by roll
call vote, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to g o
into Executive Session for discussion of land acquisition, with no
intent to resume o pen session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
10:05 p.m.
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SELECTMEN' MEETING
March 30 1987
A regular meet ng of th Board of Se lectmen was held on
Monday, March 30, 1987, in the Sel Meeting Room, Town
Office Building, at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr.
Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager;
Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms. Adler, Asst, to the Town Manager;
Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING N.E. TELEPHONE BARTLETT AVENUE
The Chairman opened the Public Hearing on the petition of the
New England Telephone Company to install conduit on Bartlett
Avenue
William- Dailey, representing the Telephone Company, ex plained
the need for the installation to update telephone service in the
area to accommodate new growth. An area terminal will be
installed on the grounds of the Christian Academy.
Card Batstone, 49 Bartlett Avenue, asked for details
regarding the size and proposed location of the terminal. Mr.
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Dailey described the terminal as a 48" x 31" x 12" box, to be
installed across the street from the Batstone property.
In the interest of time, Mr. Eddison requested that her - .
Dailey and the abuttors continue their discussion in the
and the heari was suspended for this purpose.
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The Chairman opened the Public Hearin} on the petition of the
Boston Edi Company for permissi to install conduit in Lowell
Street,
Edward Chisholm, representing the Edison Company, explained
the need f the installation to provide service to a new house at
#1 Courtney Terrace,
There being no 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 installation of conduit in Lowell Street, a s
follows
Lowell Street -- southwesterly approximately 1,021 f eet north
of East Street, a distance of about 18 feet - conduit.
LEXINGTON GOLF CLUB CHANGE OF MANAGED EXPANSION OF HOURS
Mr. Eddison noted the petition of the Lexington Golf Club for
approval of a change of Manager from James J. Tully to Susan E.
P" Morgan, and the Club's request for expansion of hours on Monday
through Thursday. The report of the Police Dept. on Ms. Morgan
had indicated that she would be suitable as the Managers
James Freeman, President of the Golf Club, spoke in favor of
the Club's requests. There were no statements in opposition.
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Upon mot duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the petiti of th Lexington Golf Club f or Change of Manager to
Susan E. Morgan, 7 Cottage Street, Medfield, MA. and to approve
the request of the Golf Club for e xtension of hours on Monday
through Thursday from 11:38 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 a.m. to
9:30 p.m.
MINUTES
Upon mot ion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on March 23, 1987, as
amended.
SELECTMEN'S MEETINGS TOWN MEETING SCHEDULE
The Chairman_ proposed a schedule for Town Meeting sessi ons,
with Selectmen's Meetings preceding each session as follows;
Town Meeting Sessions at 8:00 p.m. on April 15, April 27, and
April 29th and Selectmen's Meetings on those evenings commencing
at 7:00 p.m. If the work load permits, the Selectmen's Meetings
will start at 7:30 p . m . The meeting schedule for the first two
weeks in April had been previously established, including omitting
Town Meeting and Selectmen's Meeting on April 13, because of
Passover. _
CONSENT AGENDA -
ONE DAB' LIQUOR LICENSE BICENTENNIAL BAND -
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
the applications of the Bicentennial Band for a One Day Liquor
License for a fund raising dance to be held at Kielty Hall, St.
Brigid's Parish, 2401 Mass. Avenue, on April 11 19870
ABATEM OF WATER/SEWER CHARGES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
abatement of water charges, in the total amount of $3,380.82, for
adjustments to final b ills and incorrect meter reading, and
related surer user charges in the total amount of $3,255.100
COMMITMENT Off` WATER f SEWED BILLS
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
and execute the commitment of final water and sewer bills, in the
total amount of $1,316.38
SKOLNIKOV SEWER RE UEST
Mr. Hutchinson requested that discussion of the Sk of n i k ov
request for sewer connection on Chandler Street he deferred
pending further exploration of information provided.
DEATHS OF ASARKOF CUNHA r SWAN
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Mr. Hutchinson informed the Board of the death that morning
of Howard Asark of , Chairman of the Board of Health and of Walter
Cunha, retired Fire Fighter, and Duncan Swan, School custodian,
who had died during the past week.
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The Board expressed its regret at the loss of these three citizens
of the Town and extended i ts sympathy to their fam .
The Board agreed with Mr. Marshall's suggestion that the
Moderator call for a moment of sil i n rememberance of the
three man.
BEDFORD STREET HARTWELL AVENUEr ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Town Manager updated estimates for Bedford
Street, /Hartwell Avenue relat to additional engineering
servi as a result of negotiations with the State. The $20,000
fee for revision to the 25 plans will be covered by Ch 90 funds
and the Manager felt that the $2 for evaluation of a no -build
alternative and the $2,700 for a proposal for alternative
transportation survey can also be paid out of Ch. 90 funds. He -
asked that the Board execute a Ch. 90 Initial Advisory Report
covering all three proposals for a total cost of $24,700.
Upon notion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute
an Initial Advisory Report "Chapter 90 Bond Issue Project" in the
total amount of $24,700, for engineering services related to the
Ron improvement of Bedford Street and Hartwell Avenue.
PUBLIC HEARING - N . E. TELEPHONE - BARTLETT AVENUE
The _ Publ i o Hearing on the pet i t i_on of the New Engl and
Telephone Company for a grant of location to install conduit in
Bartlett Avenue was resumed.
Mr. Bailey asked that the matter be tabled because of the
opposition of Ms. Batstone to the proposed location of the
terminal. He will submit a revised plan. The Board agreed to
table the Hearing, pending the resubmittal.
AFFORDABLE HOUSI NG� SELECTMEN ' S STRATEGY
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Mr. Eddi referred to Mrs. Sm ith's March 25th memo to the
Board, prepared to assist the Board in getting into discussion of
its strategy on affordable housing. Under Article 50, the
Planning Board is asking the Town Meeting to direct Town Boards to
begin a coordinated program to provide more low /moderate income
housing and Mrs. Smith felt that the Selectmen should formulate
its own strategy before Article 50 is considered.
The Chairman noted that the Emerson Gardens Tenants
Association intends to petition for a Special Town Meeting to try
to have local by -laws regulate aspects of the Condo Conversion
Laws.
Mr. Marshall urged a close working relationship with LexHAB
on the matter. He questioned whether Lei ;HAB's 1986 Work Plan had
been modified in any way because of the conversion of Emerson
Gardens and suggested a meeting of the Selectmen and LexHAB in the
near future. Th i s meeting will be scheduled, if possible, for
April Sth.
Mr. McSweeney referred to item #4 in Mrs. Smith's list of
possible initiatives: "Complete the inventory of town owned land
and buildings with the goal of identifying areas that seem
appropriate for housing".
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He felt that this pro ject should b undertaken first so as to
ascertain how many construction l ots are avai labl e . He also asked
for an update on the Planning Board's analysis on housing needs.
Mr. Cohen pointed out that almost all buildable tax title lots had
been used in 1979 and 1980 for scattered si housing, adding that
very few lots have been foreclosed since that time.
Mr. Hutchinson felt that town_ owned lots of substantial si
i.e. unused school sites, general purpose land, could be
considered for housing.
Mr. Marshall suggested that under Article 50, the Selectmen
should he prepared to submit a strategy and work plan f or th next
year. Regarding the possibility of more scattered site housing,
he felt that it would involve a long process.. He saw the - problem
as consisting of two parts: Emerson Gardens tenants' immediate
problems, and the longer range housing needs in the Town,
Mrs. Smith advised working with Lei: HAB to see if there are
needs to expand and broaden its Charge and appoint subcommittees,
and to encourage LexHAB to move as quickly as possible,
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn
at 7:40 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
M o n tS n ow
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