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5.. SELECTMEN' MEETING
f' April 1, 1987
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A reg ular meet- of the Board of Selectmen was held on
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Wednesday, April 1, 1997, in the Sele ctmen's Me r Town
Office.Building, at 7:90 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr.
Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager;
Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Ms. Adler, Asste to the Town Manager;
Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
ARTICLE 9 HILL REVERE BEDFORD ST* TRAFFI SIGNALS
Mr. Hutchinson informed the Board that although contractors
had picked up the specifi for the traffic s ignal at
Hill Street , Request for Proposals and no
interested bidders have responsed to date.
The Manager recommended that Mr. Eddison request
postponement to April 27, by which time it is hoped that bids will
have been rece ived. Part "B" under Article 9, funds for Bridge
School repairs, could also be dealt w ith on the 27th, when
informational material has been submitted
BUDGET STRATEGY
Regarding the School budget request, Mr. O'Sullivan will
propose an amendment to split the $9OO,00O shortfall between
school and articles. Mr. Eddison will propose that cuts of
$50 from Water Mains and $100,000 from Street Improvements be
made and he felt confident that the compromise would pass.
APPOINTMENT TO LEXINGTON CENTER COMMITTEE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint
Edward B. Barsamian, 39 Old Colony Rd., Arlington, to the
Lexington Center Committee to fill the unexpired term of
Christopher H. Venier, to September 34, 19979
SENIOR CENTER HEAT
Mr. Eddison reported that in response to comments f rom Town
Meeting members, he has asked James Scanlon, Chairman of the
Energy Conservation Committee, to review the report of - Energy,
heating consultants, on the heating problem at the Senior Center.
He noted, also, that major leaks had developed in the roof, which
will need attention.
Mr. McSweeney felt that Mr. Scanlon should be made aware that
the heat f the common area rises and heats other space in the
complex and suggested that the Condominium Association be
consulted about the matter.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn
at 7:46 p.m.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
.. °April 6, 1387
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday
April 6, 1387, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building,
at 7:0 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.
APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE
Michael O'Sullivan, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee,
distributed information showing proposed reductions in financial
articles at levels of $150, X300, $300 000 and $540 He asked for
the view of the Board on the three plans. -
Mrs pointed out that the Selectmen had gone - on record as
supporting a cut- of $50,000 for water mains and $140,000 for street
improvements.
A possible cut of $140,000 from sidewalks (Article 20) and aspects
of the Prospect Hill sidewalk proposal were discussed as to the number
of students using that route and safety factors involved. The
Selectmen had previously expressed their support of the construction.
Mr. Michelson of the Capital Expenditures Committee restated his
Committee's recommendation that $54,040, reflecting trade-in amounts,
be cut from -DPW Equipment. The Manager stated that the estimated
amount for trade -ins would - be $15,444, according to vendors.
LAND BANK (ARTICLE _41)
Joyce Miller and John Oberteuffer of the Conservation Commission,
and Margaret Rawls were present for further discussion of the Land Bank
Article, Mrs. Miller explained features of the legislation which would
impose a 1% tax, with a $144,404 exemptions, for each transfer of
residential property. 64% of this revenue would go toward conservation
purchases, including maintenance, and 24% would be allotted to purchase
of land to use as sites for low /moderate income housing. The
Commission has only had informal contact with the Planning Board but
has presented the concept to the Finance Committees and the Housing
Authority.
Mr. Eddison questioned the 80 % /20% ratio, in the light of the
Town's need for affordable housing and felt that there should be
considerable input from the Planning Board on the subject of the split.
Mrs. Miller stated that the Commission was not in agreement with
any higher apportionment for housing than 20% and felt strongly that
the major portion should be for the purchase of conservation land,
which she added is becoming more scarce.
Mr. Marshall supported the concept of the legislation but not
necessarily with an 80 %/20% split.
Mr. Dailey said he saw land for affordable housing within reach
i.e. unused school sites, general purpose Town owned land, and would
support the BOX/20% ratio. Regarding the availability of Town awned
land, Mrs. Smith pointed out that the School Committee may not be
willing to give up its unused school sites. She said she would like to
see an adjustment for a more equitable share for housing.
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The Town Manager saw a need to review the administrative
procedures involved i.e, the Commission's powers to allocate funds.
Mr. McSweeney also supported the concept, but had uestions
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how much Town owned
land would be available for housing; how much land
is left on the Commission's Master Plan; and whether the Land Bank
would continue to accumulate money after all land listed in the Master
Plan had been purchased.
Mrs. Miller responded that there are still 688 acres to be
acquired. She also explained that after the designated sites have been
purchased, the Town Meeting would vote to terminate the Land Sank with
an endowment to ensure maintenance of the land.
It was agreed to continue the discussion on April 6th, at which
time the Board will decide on its position.
GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Eddison opened the Public Hearing on General Revenue Sharin
Funds in relation to Article 6 for the purpose of receiving citizen
input on the proposal to use $5,354.00 for Supplemental Appropriation
to the Dept. of Public Works for Snow Removal.
The Town Manager explained that the hearing was pro forma to allow
for the utilization of the funds, the last to be received by the Town.
Upon motion duty made and - seconded, it was voted to approve the
dispersement of General Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of
$5,354.00 for Supplemental Appropriation the Dept. of Public
for Snow Removal,
MINUTES
Upon motion duly parade and seconded, it was voted to approve, as
presented, the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on March 23, 188' ,
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT BIKEWAY
The Board reviewed a draft letter, prepared by Mr. Eddison, to Mr,
Kidston, META, stating the Board's concerns with the provisions of the
proposed draft license between the META and the Town, relative to the
Minuteman Commuter Bikeway.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the letter as presented.
Mr. Dailey questioned the scope of what will be entailed in
maintenance of the bikeway and hoped that the Town would not be put
into a position of doing major repairs in years to come.
Mr. Eddison referred to the ongoing effort to avoid commitment to
major repairs such as bridge repair or overhaul and noted the Town
Engineer's estimate of $4,080 to $5,800 per year for routing
maintenance.
Motion having been made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
draft letter to Mr, Kidston, to be sent with a strong caveat for no
commitments to major repairs.
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITMENT OF STREET OPENING PERMITS.
Upon motion duly made and seconded,, it was voted to approve and
execute the Commitment of Street Opening Permits for the month of March
in the amount of $204.00
Selectmen's Meeting -M3- April,6 1987
COMMITMENT OF WATER SEWER CHARGES
Upon notion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and
execute Commitment of Water Charges for the period ending April, 1987,
in the amount of $30.00; and of Sewer Charges for the period ending
March, 1987 for Hanscom Field Sewer Service Rental, in the total amount
of $750.04
DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mr. Edd i son listed the names of four design professionals, whom he
proposed as members of the Design Advisory Committee which would bring
the committee to full strength: Robert D. Bradley, architect; Norma
Bogen, planner; John Frey, landscape architect; and Walter Pierce,
architect, He noted that all had been highly recommended by the three
current members of the committee and asked that the Board act on their_
appointments on April 8th.
TRANSFER FROM - RESERVE FUND
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
transfer of $2,100.00 from the Reserve Fund to Acct. #01-63-102 5 318 ,
Planning Board, for printing expenses$
CONTRACT AWARDs PUMPING STATION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award Contract _
#87 -5 for Improvements and Appurtenant Work for the North Lexington
Sewage Pumping Station, in the amount of $78,147:40 to D.E_.R., Inc.
P.O. Box 656, Lexington, MA. --
PUBLIC OFFICIAL BOND TOWN MANAGER
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
Public Officials Bond for the Town Manager in the amount of $154,444,
with a premium of $181,04
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
7:55 p.m.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
April 8, 1987
A regular mee t i n S of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday,
April B , 1987, i n the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town O f f i c e Bu i 1 d i n S,
at 7:30 p . m . Chairman Edd i so n , Mrs D a i l e y , Mr. Mar steal l y Mrs Smith,
Mr. McSweeney; Mrs Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town C o u n s e l ;
Ms. Adler, Asst. to the Town Manager; Mrs, Snow, Executive Clerk were
present.
ARTICLE 72 SENIOR CENTER HEATING
Mr. Eddi son reported that Julian Bussgang had intended to propose
an amendment to Article 27, to require a study t o address the
architectural dimensions of the Senior Cen ter , before funds are
expended to correct the problem. Mr. Eddi son had agreed with
that procedure _and the Town Manager had enlisted-the aid of two
Lexington architects who had looked at the Center and had recommended
going forward with the study. Both had agreed that the X- -erg er gv
heating plan made sense. The study, costing $3,500-$5,000 could be
funded from the Professional Services account, or. possibly rrta{) be
covered by the $75,000 to be requested under Article 27. If this
process is followed, MT. Bussgang will not propose his amendment.
Mr. McSweeney suggested the involvement o f the Design Adv i so r r'
Committee in the proposed architectural study, but it was agreed that
vo un teer group of professionals could. not he expected to do the t,,ior - k
at no charge. The D.A.C. will , however, be asked for its comment s
Upon motion duly made and sedo n ded , it was voted that the
Selectmen will propose that an architectural study of the Senior Center
be carried out before funds for correcting the heating problem at the
Senior Center are expended.
APPOINTMENTS TO DESIGN ADVISORY C" I TTEE
Upon motion duly made and sect; n ded , it was voted to appoint the
f ollowi ng to the Desi gn Adv i sory Commi t tee, f or terms of of f i ce to
e x p i r e on September 30 1987, and subject to reappointment at that
time:
Robert B . Bradley 15 R o c k v i l l e Avenue
Norma Bogen 13 Barberry Road
John Frey 1133 Mass. Avenue
Walter Fierce 16 Trotting Horse Drive
TRANSFER FROM RESERVE FLND
Mr. Hutchinson explained the need for a transfer of funds to the
V i s i t i n g Nurses and Community Heal t h e because the VNCH is unable to
obtain an expected State grant to supplement funds to operate service
to elderly, particularly residents of the L.H.A. elderly housing.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
transfer from the Reserve Fund in the amount of $7,000.00 to the
C o m m u n i t y Services acct; u n t #01-536 -102S
ART I CLE 41 LANCE BANK --
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Mrs. Miller was present for continued discussion of Lan
Legislation. Material was distributed d dank
showing n 3 a change i n the mood
Conservation Commissions proposal which would allow for
development of housing units housing purchase o r
f as well as land d far from the
proceeds.
Mrs. Miller noted that the Mooney property Article 3 w'
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became available in January, 1988, and asked if it could be purchased
through the Stabilization Fund, which is proposed under Article � 13. It •
was e that if the Fund i is voted this year 5 money will not be
a va i lable unt Jul 1933. It was po n �
� ted out that the Commission
could ask for Town Meeting approval of Article 13 planned although
i t was noted that it was the Board � as p �
sense o f the and the Town Manager
not to support the purchaser
Mr. Marshall reported on the position of the Mass. Municipal
Fiscal Policy Committee on S.535 the Lan
Land Transfer st er Tai Bill. 11. The
Committee would support a local option real estate transfer tax
provided that there will be no penalty to m u n i c i p a l i t i e s not adoptin
the legislation. If adopted, ed a city t o r t
p � � awn could use the proceeds to
purchase land or housing -or, by a 2/3 vote of the appropriati
authority, use the money for any item subject to bondi n i . e. sewer,
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or water.
Mr. Edd i so n asked that d i s c uss i O n of Article 4 1 be c o n t i n u e d , o n
the assumption that the Article would n ot come up that evenin Mr
Mil ler stated that she would move f or postponement of Article to
April 27 th.
Upon mo ti o n duly m ad e a nd seconded, i t t voted to ad-iourrr at
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selec tmen was held on Tuesday
April 14, 1987, in the Selectmen's Meeting} Room, Town Office Building,
at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith,
Mr. McSweeney; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Ms. Adler, Asst= to the
Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
BUDGET REVI
Mr. Eddison ex plained the need f the meeting to review the
financial articles and to explore options to accomm the $380,000
shortfall resulting from Town Meeting approvals of Article 31, Lincoln
Street, and Article 34, Tower Park. -
Mr. Hutchinson presented four options for the Board'
consideration in dealing with the matter, noting that several of the
approved money articles are up for reconsideration and can be adjusted.
#1 1. Eliminate Stabilization Fund #300,000
2. Free cash 60
$380,000
#3 1. Reduce Stabilization Fundi3,4��
2. Reduce water mains_ 150,000
3. Free cash 30,
$360,400
#3 3. Lincoln Street $1OO,DOO
3. Stabilization Fund 130,000
3. Free cash 80
$380,000
#4 1. Reduce Stabilization Fund #100,000
2. Reduce Water mains 150,900
3. Reduce Free cash 11
$38O,OOO
Impacts of proposed adjustments or deletions and Mr. Hutchinson's
"Tax Rate Projection, Based on TM Action through 4/8/87" were
discussed. The Manager explained the basis of assumptions made in
preparation of projections to 1990. He noted that Options #1 and #4
had appeared to be most viable to Board members.
Mr. Marshall said he could support Option #1 or Option #4, but in
either case, would support the position of the majority=
Mrs. Smith stressed the importance of ongoing} maintenance of
infrastructure as planned, and voiced support of Option #1.
Mr. Dailey and Mr. McSweeney both saw the possibility of
unexpected funds next year to be allocated to free cash and did not
foresee the need for cuts in vital services and infrastructure. They
supported Option #4.
Mr. O'Sullivan, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, asked if
unexpected revenue could 'be allocated to the Stabilization Fund and was
informed that per Town.Counsel, that would not be possible$
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Mr. Clough, Chairman of the School Committee, noted that the
Commi ttee's budget request is being out by $150000 and th at a t user fees
are being considered. He estimated the need for transfers from the
Reserve Fund in the amount of
X144,444, which the Manager felt would
not be possible in the light of other demands,
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it Was voted 4 to 1
Smith opposed to adopt C , with Mrs.
p Option #4, as outlined above, on the condition
that a total of $364,444 is the total amount necessary o ac
the shortfall, y
EXEU I E„ SESSION
Upon moti duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 4 Mr.
Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweene go
into Executive Session for discussion of potential land ac quisition,
� ion,
with no intent to resume open session=
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
8 :43 p.m,
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A regular meeting - `Of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday,
- ' Room, Town Office Bu i ld i ng ,
April 15, 1997, in the Selectmen's Meeting � ,
at T:2O p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mrs. Smith, Mr McSweeney M r .
Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohan, Town Counsel; Mrs. Deshler,
Principal Clerk were present. Mr. Dailey joined the meeting later.
TOWN REPORT 1986
Erna Greene, Chairman of the Town Report Committee, was in
attendance to present the Town Report for 1986, to the Board of
Selectmen. Chairman Eddi complemented the Town Report Committee in
general and Mrs. Greene, specifically, for the tremendous time,
continuing energy expended, and the imagination shown by the TRC in the
annual preparation of the Report.
Mr. Robert Morrison, Vice Chairman, will work out a schedule for
discussion with the Board of several concerns of the Committee such as
ways to expedite preparation of the Report; reevaluation of its
content, especially the narratives, in the light of Prop 2 1/2 budget
cuts; and the function of the Committee, in general=
MINUTES -- March 30 and April 1 1987
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the
minutes as presented of the Selectmen's meetings of March 30 an
April 1, 19878
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to call a Special
Town Meeting for Monday, May 11, 1987 to be held in Cary Memorial Hall
at 8:00 P .Ma
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to close the
warrant on April 15, 1987 for the Special Town Meeting to be held on
Monday, May 11, 19576
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to sign the
warrant for the May 11, 1987 Special Town Meeting
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITMENT OF APRIL WATER CHARGES, DEMAND BILLS, CYCLE 9 BILLS
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve
Commitment of Demand Bills of Water Charges for April, 1987, in the
total amount of $1,091-00
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voters to approve
Commitment of Cycle 9 Water Charges for April 1987, in the total amount
of $51,087.29.
ABATEMENT OF WATER /EWER CHAR
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve
abatement of Water and Sewer charges in the total amount of $542.28 for
.adjustment of bills and one household not connected to sewer,
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CHAPTER 90 PROJECT RE VEST LN INITIAL ADVISORY REPORT FORMS
Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager, presented the Board with Chapter p er 90
Project Request and Initial Advisory Report forms for the State tats funds
to be used on the
FY88 Resurfacing Program. The total amount of State
funds requested for authorization to use is $295,118.84. This will be
combined with $300,000 Town Funds.
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve
Chapter �� Project pp and
execute Cho
p a Request forms and Initial Advisory Report
forms.
SEWER CHARGES IN LIEU OF BETTERMENT
Upon motion duly Made and seconded it was voted to ap Sew
Charges in Lieu of Betterment in t pp Sewer
he sum of $1,829.81 to Woodhaven
Realty Trust, 424 Marrett Road,
LEXHAB
William Hays, Chairman, and LexHAB members Jean Gaudet and Dave
Eagle were in attendance to present the current osition of LexHAB B in
regard to several ongoing issues:
Garfield. Street - LexHAB wishes to have a working relationship
with Interfaith, leading towards g p
9 ds a possible conversion to cooperative
housing for the Garfield St. rental units.
Emerald Street - The process whereby LexHAB owns and rents the
property on Emerald St. is looked on favorably by the Board as well as_
the increase 27 %, minority rentals, under the aegis of Les:HAB.
Muze -� Units LexHAB w g
would be very interested to act in a
purchaser/ screener -role if there is an opportunity to urchase a few of
the Muzzey units in the fall.. p
Up to now there has been no opportunity
for LexHAB to do this,
Emerald St. #2 - There are no plans as yet fora ossible second
Emerald St. unit, p
New Construction Rental'Un - A meeting is anticipated wi th
people attempting o explore the F
9 p econstruction of new rental units, with
a larger number of affordable units to be made available.
Emerson Gardens - Reference was made to the Cushman ro osal which
would only ffect the Ewer p p
y son Gardens property. Through Selectman
Marshall as liaison, LexHAB has responded to the Cushman ro osal with
the objective of determining he nu p p
g tuber of tenants of Emerson Gardens
whose assets are so limited that purchase of their unit is not
possible. Care would be taken not to isolate those tenants who are
under the umbrella of LexHAB.
Future plans of LexHAB include:
Working through the Planning Board to stimulate active
development of more accessory apartments, as LexHAB more than a
y
other agency, could move on this option.
LexHAB, in keeping with its original goal, is not to compete in
the market place on available housing but to best utilize available
land in the Town and better still, to help make the best use of Town
buildings in the conversion process,particularl.y, at this time r to use
their expertise in the possible conversion of Munroe School to
affordable housing. LexHAB and the Board of Selectmen will be meeting
soon to determine the necessary steps ste towards this
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All members of LexHAB are very enthusiastic about using the
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lessons learned during the Muzzey conversion and applying them to
Munroe.
Mrs. Gaudet reinforced Mr. Hays favoxable,view, regarding Munroe
stating that this would be the hest use of available monies and would
hel p the greatest number of potential renters. Mr. Eagle expressed
neat interest in having 2 more lots made available so that housing
such as Emerald St= could be built.
Mr. McSweeney asked how many of the 25 moderate units have been
spoken for at the Countryside Village development that will be
available this summer. It was determined that no numbers are available
as yet.
Mr. Hutchinson will provide the report from the Building
Department on the actual number of accessory apartments that have been
approved.
Mr. Hays s referred to the immediate concern of LexHAB regarding the
plight ht of some Emerson Gardens tenants in the light of new moderate
rent guidelines, which makes the rent unaffordable for many. LexHAB is
very willing to give available rent subsidies to those tenants who are
without any other recourse.
Mr. Dail-ey stated that his view -of LexHAB was in the role of
developer of future units. Mr. Hays agreed that that role was also
the goal LexHAB.
Mr. Eddison expressed concern regarding the fact that LexHAB has
no g aid staff available to take on that role, and questioned which
parts LexHAB could realistically fill.
Mrs. Smith enthusiastically remarked that the members have taken
the time to become experts in this area and that she was very
supportive of their plans for the future.
Mr. Hutchinson referred to a report that was drawn up by Human
Services regarding E.C.C.D. and available grant money proposals.
U pon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
8:40 P.M.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
April 27, 1997
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A regular meeting I f the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
April 27, 1997, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building,
at 7:40 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith,
Mr. McSweeney; Mr, Hutchinson, Town Manager; Ms. Adler, Asst. to the
Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
MINUTES
The minutes of Selectmen's Meetings on April 6 and April a, 1957
were approved as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
TRAFFIC RULES AMENDMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute
documentation to amend the Traffic Rules and Regulations by posting of
a 'Right Turn Only" sign when exiting between the Pewter Pot and Battle
Green Motor Inn, as approved by the Board on March 29, 1997,
If after six months, it is determined that this regulation is not
effective it will be rescinded,
SEWER CHARGES IN LIEU OF BETTERMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was
p _ voted to approve Sewer
Charges in Lieu of Betterment for property at 91 Summit Road,- owned by
Woodhaven realty Trust, in the amount of $1,929.916
ONE DAY LICENSE HOSPICE INC.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify the
poll vote of April 17, 1997, approving the application of Hospice Care,
Inc., for One Day Liquor License on April 25, 1997=
RESIGNATIONS, CRIPPS. JOHANSEN
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the
resignation of Stephen B. Cripps, as an Associate Member of the
Historic Districts Commission, effective April 9, 1997=
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -- 0, with Mrs.
Smith abstaining, to accept the resignation of William H. Johansen as
Lexington's Representative to the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission,
effective immediately.
APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEER
Mr, Hutchinson referred to his recent appointment of Richard
Spiers as Director of Public Works and Engineering and asked the
Board's recognition of this promotion from within the ranks= Mr.
Spiers and his family were present. He noted the extensive recruiting
process undertaken which resulted in 154 responses, screened to 20, and
finally six, out of which Mr. Spiers, a 27-year veteran of the Public
Works Dept,, was selected.
Mr. Eddison extended congratulations on behalf of the Board and
expressed confidence that the new Director will do a fine job.
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PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT
The Selectmen mat jointly with the Planning oard fora of
of one of four candidates � appointment
to fill the vacancy left due to the
resignation of Stephen B. Cripps. The candidates were Edmund
C. Grant,
David G. Williams, Paul H. Lapointe, and Brian K. Connor.
The Chairman of the P
Williams for appointment.
nominated Edmund C. Grant.
It was voted 3 - 1 by
Selectmen to appoint David
of the Planning Board, for
upon the election of a new
Tanning Board, Mrs. Uhrig, nominated David G.
Planning Board member Mrs. Klauminzer
the Planning Board and 5 - 0 by the Board of
G. Williams, 1433 Mass. Avenue, as a member
a term of office to expire on March 7, 1983,
Planning Board member,
AUDITOR AWARD
Mr. Dailey reported that as a result of interviews with several
auditing firms, he was prepared to recommend that the firm of Delo"
ltte,
Haskins & Sells be awarded the contract f or Town audits for fiscal
years ending June 30, 1337, 1888, and 19899 Mr..Marshal3 noted that
although Arthur y a change in teams Anderson had done an excellent job for several
there are benefits to be realized h years
.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award a
contract for audits of the Town's finances for the ears 1937 1 955
and 1989, to the firm of Del o " y � ,
itte, Haskins & Sell, One Financial Center'
Boston, MA, in the total amount for - the three ears of $77 05
y , , based-
upon current - reporting requirements.
N. LEXINGTON SEWAGE PUMPING STATION IMPROVEMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute
Contract #87 -5, for North Lexington Sewage Pumping Station Improvements
& Appurtenant Work in the $78,147, P g D ements
amount of 05, D.E.R., Inc., P.O. Boer
656, Lexington, awarded by the Selectmen at their meeting n April
1957 subject to approval g P �1 6,
of Town Counsel as to form,
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TOWN MANAGER'S APPOINTMENTS
Upon notion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
appointment by the Town Manager of Li on
� Linda Roemer, X35 Emerson Road to
the Board of Health.
Mr. Hutchinson also informed the Board of his app ointments of
David Smith to the Permanent p
Building Committee, and of Robert Leone to
the Board of Assessors.
TRANSFERS FROM RESERVE FUND
Upon moti duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
following transfers from the Res by
Reserve Fund, as recommended by the Town
Manager:
To; Acct. #51 300 -113 -5313 Street Lights, $16
To: Acct. #51 -26-145 -5439 Comntr Jurisdiction
To: Acct. #01-26- 146 -5425
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Office Machine Repair
& Maintenance,
Comptr. Jurisdiction,
Copier & Supplies
$ 1,144.00
$ 4,500,00
Selectmen's Meeting April 27, 1987
To Acct. #01- 095 -102 Revenue Dept. $12,800.00
Expenses
TOWN MANAGER RESIGNATIoN
Mr. Hutchinson requested that the Board accept his resignation as
Town Manager because of his acceptance of the Governor's appointment of
him as Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
Mr. Eddison noted the excellence of Mr. Hutchinson's performance
of his job, and, on behalf of the Board, thanked him for ten years of
dedicated services He felt it had been a great opportunity for the
Town to have had him as its Manager and expressed hope that a
replacement can be found who will be as strong and talented.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept with
regret the resignation of Robert M. Hutchinson, Jr. as Town Manager of
Lexington, - effective as of June 80, 19879
The Manager asked that Susan Adler be appointed as Acting Town
Manager as of duly 18th, and that during her vacation from July 1st
until that date, John Ryan, Comptroller, be appointed in that
capacity=
Sam TOWN MANAGER RECRUITMENT
Mr. Eddison asked for the approval of the Board to proceed with
recruitment of a new Town Manager along the lines presented by Mr:
Hutchinson in a memo dated April 24, 1987= He asked - Board Members for
'suggest-ions of candidates for a screening committee. The recruitment
process will be further explored at a future meeting.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
request of North Middlesex Special Olympics for the use of the
Lexington Track facilities on Saturday, May 18, 1987, to conduct an
area track meet, subject to coordination with all appropriate Town
Departments.
BEDFORD HILL REVERE STREET TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Mr. Hutchinson asked for the Board's support of his request for a
su PP lemental appropriation of $44,000, for use with funds approved at
the 19$8 Town Meeting, for installation of traffic signals on Bedford
Street at Hill and Revere Streets.
It was noted that the lowest bidder for the job had been
disqualified because either intentionally or unintentionally, the
Minority Business Participation "Letter of Interest's had not been filed
with his bid.
upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request, under
Article 8 a supplemental appropriation of $40,400 to be used with
other funds, for installation of traffic signals, as described above*
BEAL COMPANY
The Manager referred to a letter from The Beal Companies,
expressing opposition to the proposed FAR reduction stated in Article
48.
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The letter states their objection to a change in requirements after a
building has been constructed, making the right to rebuild after a
casualty subject to the special permit process.
CAMELIA PLACE ...d
Mr. Hutchinson reported receipt of a Traffic Study of Bedford
Street at Worthen Road relative to the proposal b Lumberyard Realty
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for egress to Bedford St: via Camelia place. He recommended that the
plan be denied because of its impact on left turns from Worthen Road.
ARTICLE 41 -- LARD BANS{
The Board reviewed draft amendments by Mr Marsha o Sections 4
and 5, of the Land Bank Article which deals with the ercenta es of
land bank tax revenue to be P �
allocated for conservation (84 %) and
housing (24 %).
Under Mr. Marshall's amendment, the Town Meeting would set
proportions of at least 1/3 for each use, with the other third being
allocated to either category b a majority i t v
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Mr. Eddison strongly favored the increased flexibility under this
f ormul a r which would still rpeserve a commitment to conservation
acquisition and housings
Mrs. Smith also supported the amendment.
Mr. Dailey was in favor of the concept, but suggested a ratio
closer to the 80%/20% i s e , 213 for conservation and 113 for housin
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to support Mr.
Marshall's proposed amendment of Sections 4 and 5 of Article 41.
LEXHAB - FORMULA RE: INCOME LIMITS RESALE OF UNITS
Lex HAE is seek-ing a waiver in its '_'Income Leve Guidelines" to ■ w
allow resale of fine- bedroom units to -those having income over the limit
stated in the Guidelines, but under $35,888, -
Problems - being currently encountered under levels established at
the time of original sale were explained. LexHAB asked that the Board
vote its intent in favor of the waiver, with legal wording to be
prepared by Town Counsel. later.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve in
concept LexHAB's request for an inclusion of a waiver in "Income Levu
Guidelines" as stated above.
ARTICLE 43 - COMMERCIAL BISTRIC S REVISIONS
Mr. Eddison noted a memo prepared by Mrs. Smith containing
background information for a suggested position on Article 43 which
proposes comprehensive revisions to regulations for Commercial,
Districts. The report was discussed.briefly and Mrs, Smith urged
support of the Article in terms of information presented in her memo,
with any additions suggested by other Board Members,
ARTICLE 40 - BYLAW FILL & REMOVAL REGULATION
There was agreement among the members to support Article 48 to
amend General By -Law Article XXX to include regulations on filling, as
well as removal of soil,
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjo rn at
8:88 P.M. ....r
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
April 29, 1957
A re ular meetin of the Board of Selectmen
� Meeting n Roos:
April 29, 1987, in the Selectmen's ,
at 7:40 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr.
Mr. McSweeney; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr.
Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
was held on Wednesday,
Town Office Building,
Dailey, Mrs. Smith,
Cohen, Town Counsel;
EXEMPLARY TEACHERS
Mr. Eddison explained plans to acknowledge the teachers selected
by the Battle Green Demolay as 1997 Exemplary Teachers by presenting
the written commendations to them at the May 4th session of Town
Meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and
execute Resolutions commending Judith H. Wig9in and Frank H. Meehan for
their awards as Exemplary Teachers of 19878
ARTICLE 50 HOUSING RESOLUTION
Mr. Eddison referred to draft amendments to Article 5 0 , Rental
Housing Resolution, prepared by him and Mrs. Smith, dealing with
functions the Selectmen would perform, support or take responsibility
for. The amendments under Section 4 a., b., c., and d., were reviewed
and the Board concurred with the changes proposed.
Upon motion duly and seconded,
i t was voted to authorize Mrs
p
Edd to propose an amendment to Article 50, consistent with the
ideas presented-in memo dated April 21 1987
ZONING BY -LAW ARTICLES
Mrs. Smith reviewed the Board's position, if any, on Zoning By -Law
Articles.
Article 42, Technical Corrections no position taken
Article 44, Swimming Pools will be indefinitely
postponed
Article 48, Jumbo Houses no position taken
Article 47, Traffic Analysis & Article 48 - F.A.R. Commerical
Zones were reviewed and their implications explained by Mrs. Smith.
She noted that the proponents plan to offer 47 and 48 as amendments to
Article 43, Planning Board revisions, Commercial Districts. She said
that she will oppose these amendments, if they are offered.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to take a
position in - opposition to Articles 47 and 48, and to oppose them as
amendments to Article 43, if they are offered.
ARTICLE 49 - HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
It was the understanding of the Chairman that Article 49 will be
withdrawn.
ARTICLE 411 LAND BANK TAX
I Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to support the
amendment to Article 41, Land Bank Tax, to he presented by Elaine
Dratch,
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which would ".r., require that all monies from the H o using und to
ended for the purchase � be
expended p chase and development of housing or land shall be
expended by the Selectmen only after approval by the Town Meeting"
MUHRCE SCHOOL
Mr. Eddison noted concerns being expressed by the tenants of the
Munroe School relative to plans to explore the concept of a housing g use
for the School and asked the
Board's feeling on issuance of a public
statement on the matter. He felt that the interests of the four
tenants would be taken into consideration and that effort would be
made
to find space for them in other places i.e. churches Hasti School,
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if Munroe is converted to housing use.
It was the sense of the Board to support these procedures. If the
matter is not well covered by the newspaper, Mr. Eddison will re are a
statement. P p
ARTICLE 43 LO - CONFCRMINC USES STRUCTURES
Regarding the Board's position on Article 43, it had been left
that Mrs. Smith would wait to hear from individual Selectmen if the
had any problems,
Mr. Dailey had expressed a concern dealing with non-conformity n
the case of destruction of property over y
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as now proposed, would not allow rebuilding of such properties, The
Planning Board was amenable to including whatever they felt was within
the scope of the Article to provide safety to such pro i owners and
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an amendment had been prepared to address this issue. _
It was Mr. Dailey's intent to present the amendment during he
discussion and he felt that it would
ul d be received ved f avorabl � by Planning
Board members.
Mrs. Smith will present the Board's endorsement of the Article in
general., and will mention that the Board will be offering Mr: Daile 's
amendment:
RECRUITMENT, TOWN MANAGER
Mr. Marshall noted that recruitment of applicants for the Town
Manager position would be carried out on a nation -wide basi which ma
mean that the candidate selected will be coming e
ing from another State. He
referred to high prices of homes in the Lexington area,.which average
suggested that in addition to the
$270,004, plus related costs and su es g
Screening Committee, a subcommittee be appointed to explore creative
ways to deal the the housing
g issue. He mentioned loans with no
interest, with the Town taking a share of capital gains realized and
felt that the subcommittee should develop options for a compensation
package to he offered. p
Regarding the Screening Committee, Mr. McSweeney suggested
representation of the Finance Committees. Mr. Eddison noted that the
1976 Screening Committee had no Selectman member but kept in close
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touch with the Board through Selectman Battin. He advocated that this �
procedure again be followed.
A matrix on qualifications is to be set up and it was suggested
that the number of candidates be nar rowed h
rrowed doS+�A to i � or � � $� th e
Screening Committee as a first cut.
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Mrs. Smith felt that the Selectmen should look at applications earlier
in the process. It was agreed that Board members will look at the
remainder of the applications, as well, to cull out any which appear to
warrant further consideration.
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 Session for discussion of mutters of
litigation, with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
7:58 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
1 4rion H. Ww dliooe
Executive Clerk
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