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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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May 4, 1987
A regular meetit" of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
May 4, 1987, in the Selectmen's Meeting Rohm, Town Office Building, at
7:00 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney;
Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Ms. Adler, Asst. to the Town Manager:
Mfrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
TOWN MEETING AGENDA
The Chairman outlined the order of activities proposed for that
evening's session of Town Meeting and listed transparencies to be
shown. There were no objections to the plan.
TRANSFER FROM RESERVE FUND
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
transf from the Reserve Fund to following accounts
To: Acct. - #01-061-102-5307 Board of Appeals $ 500.00
Acct. #103 -103 Fire Department 69,900000
Acct. #01-115-5270 Out-of-State Travel $ 500.00
DRAINAGE AT MUZZEY
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Mr. Hutchinson requested authorization for Lei: HAB to release funds
for payment to Tocci for extra drainage work at the Muzzey High Condo,
explaining that this procedure had been previously agreed upon.
-Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Lexington Housing Assistance Board to release funds in the amount of
$3,124.21 for payment to Tocci for extra drainage work at the Muzzey
High Condo,
PLAYING FIELD MUZZEY
A request from the Muzzey High Condo Association for Town
maintenance of the playing field, owned by the Town, which abuts the
facility and that the Association be released from that responsibility.
Mrs. Daudet, LexHAB member, explained that condo fees could be
kept down under this arrangement. Mrs. Marshall, Chairman of the
Recreation Committee, noted that the field can he assigned with parking
restrictions.
Upon motion duly Made and seconded, it was voted to resume Town
responsibility for maintenance of the playing field at the Muzzey High
Condominium,
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS SCHOOL SYSTEM
Mr, Hutchinson explained the need of the School Department for
additional funds in the amount of $70,000, due to increased tuition
payments for special needs pupils. He proposed that $50,000. of the
funds he requested from f ree cash under Article 6, rather than
depleting the $83,000 left in the Reserve Fund, upon which there are
other demands. The remaining $20,000 could he handled by the Reserve
Fund and would leave a small balance for unexpected emergencies.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request
funding in the amount of $50,000, to cover unanticipated costs of the
School Department relative to tuition for special needs pupils.
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DISPOSAL OF FIRE AND FLOOD WAS EWATER
Mr. Eddison referred to a memo dated March 24, 1987, prepared by
Charles Wyman, Conservation Administrator on procedures for disposal of
fire and flood wastewater trapped in basements. He commended Mr. Wyman
for the excellence of his report.
MINUTES
Upon motion duly :wade and seconded, it was voted to approve as
presented minutes of Selectmen's Meetings on April 14, and April 15,
1987. Because he had been absent, Mr. Marshall abstained from voting
on the minutes of April 15.
APPOINTMENT HANSCOM FIELD ADVISORY COMMISSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Peter
H. Barker, 17 Fuller Rd., as Lexington's representative to the Hanscom
Field Advisory Commission, to fill the unexpired term of William
Johanson to September 30, 1987.
ARTICLE - 5 5 t- CENTRAL AMER.L CA COMMITTEE
The Chairman asked for the feeling of the Board as to whether a
position should be taken on Article 55, Central America Committee. He
said he was sympathetic to the proponents but was not comfortable with
an Article dealing with world politics. ..
- Mrs Marshall advised that no position be taken as _a Boar - d and
suggested that if the Article is approved, the Moderator be asked to
appoint a committee.
Mr. McSweeney agreed with these views.
It was agreed that the Board of Selectmen will not take a stand on
Article 55 and that each member will vote individually.
CONSENT AGENDA
TRAFFIC ITEMS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the
following request to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for its
review and recommendati
Landau request for traffic safety improvements, Marrett Road/
School/Lincoln Sts.
SEWE 1.1ATER ABATEMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
abatement of water charges in the total amount of $84.80{ sewer charges
in the total amount of $356.98; and a demand charge in the amount of
$1.00.
TAXI LICENSES
Upon motion duly rude and seconded, it was voted to approve
applications for renewal of taxicab licenses for the ensuing year, as
follows:
Arlex Taxi Cor2oration
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CAB YEAR MAKE PLATE
2 x.984 Ford LTD Sedan TA -4207
4 1983 Ford LTD Sedan TA -4220
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COMMITMENT, STREET OPENING PERMITS
Open motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
comm itment of Street Opening Permit Charges in the total amount of
$100.00, for accounts numbered 408, 407, 488, 4096
ARTICLE 21-SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Mr. Eddison noted a meeting scheduled for May 5th, for discussion
with LexHAB, Housing Authority, Planning Board Council on Aging,
Housing Advisory Committee, and the Emerson Gardens Tenants Association
with the Selectmen. Town Counsel will also be present.
ARTICLE 51 'TRANSFER OF HEALY PROPERZTY
Mr, Marshall referred to the proposal under Article 51 by the
Housing Authority for conveyance of the Healy property to the Authority
f construction of t wo 2-family houses, one of which will be f a
family with a handicapped member. He reported that David Wi�liams
plans to offer an amendment to -the Article that all I'own land be
studied by the Board of Selectmen with a report to the 1988 Town
Meeting, and that the Healy property not be conveyed to the Housing
Authority pending that study.
Mrs Marshall said he would oppose the amendment and saw,such use
of the land as a useful purpose and filling a Town need. He said he
hoped that the Selectmen would resist and asked for the support of the
Article as proposed. There was agreement to support Mr. Marshall's
view and to oppose Mr. Williams' motion,
Upon motion duly made and seconded, i t was voted 4 - 0 by roll
call vote, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, to go
into Executive Session for discussion of a matter of litigation, with
no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
7:55 p.m.
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Present. Selectmen Eddi son, Marshall, Dailey, Smith and McSweeney, Town Manager
Hutchinson,
Chairman Eddi son opened the meeting stating that the purpose of this meeting was
to review the proposed Condominium Conversion By -Law submitted by petition to be
considered by the Town Meeting. The meeting would address:
1. Clarification of sections of the proposed by -law.
2. Condominium conversion and eviction procedures, and
3. Legal aspects of the proposed by -law.
Al Zabi n, Town Meeting Member from Precinct 1 was recognized by Mr. Eddi son to
review the proposed by -law. He noted that the preamble addressed the concern of
laws of rental housing with particular emphasis on Emerson Gardens but also
application to remaining rental complexes within the Town (Minuteman Vi 1 l age,
Battl egreen Apartments and Captain Parker Arms) .
Bill Hays, Chairman of LexHAB , questioned whether all residents would not be
eligible for benefits under the proposed condo by -law no matter what their
economic circumstance and said that that should be clarified.
CONDO CONVERSION PROCESS
Mr. Zabi n then addressed the process for conversion which would requ i re a
- license and a condominium conversion board to be appointed by the Board of _ Sel-ectmen. Considerable discussion took place by Board members, the audience,
relating to the provisions for the granting of a license for condominium
conversion. Particular concern was raised about what was an - appropriate
definition for low and moderate income people, single parent households, fixed
incomes and the like. The consensus was definitive economic guidelines for
income should be submitted identifying these protected groups.
Question was raised by the Board about the passage of this by -law and its
legality as the property had already been sold. Mr. Zabi n and Mr. Becker,
representing the tenants at Emerson Gardens, noted that this was a change of use
of the property from rental to ownership and that it was appropriate to take
protective measures for the tenants. Counsel for the new owners of Emerson
Gardens pointed out that his clients would have to exercise appropriate legal
action if necessary to protect their interests if they are to be compromised by
this proposed by-law*
Questions were raised by the Board about the requirement that ten to twenty
percent of the units be set aside for low and moderate income by the Condo
Association. It was agreed that if the town through one of its agencies or a
non - profit agency wanted to acquire units for this purpose, that was appropriate
but not the requirement that the Condo Association be required to keep ten to
twenty percent available for low and moderate income. The legality of t h i s
provision was also questioned and Mr. Zabi n said that he would look at this for
redrafting,
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING .2. May 6, 1987
The makeup of the Condo Conversion Board was questioned stating that it might be Maw
ap propriate to have some criterion established for membership as well as
consideration of appointment from existi Town agencies . The general consensus
of the Board and proponents of the by -law was that this would be something that
could be looked at for revision. Mr. Zabi n said he would look at this for
revision.
EV ICTION PROCESS
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It was agreed after considerable discussion that more definitive guidelines
should be prepared for guidance to the proposed condo conversion board relating
to eviction. The establishment of economic criterion (income guidelines) for
protective groups was one of these suggestions. Again, it was recognized that
requiring ten to twenty percent low and moderate income units of the Condo
Association had certain legal questions.
It was noted that provisions were made in the by that if one section were
declared invalid, the rest of the by-law would remain legal. Mr. Zabi n stated
that he would go back and work on a revision of the proposed by -law consistent
with the Board's concerns of:
1. Makeup of the Condo Conversion Board.
2. Income guidelines for protected classes referenced in the proposed.
by -law, and
3. Provi s i ons relating to the ten to twenty percent low and moderate
income requirement. _
Selectmen Daile y and McSweeney expressed reservations about their support for
any by-law that ex post facto required this provision on new owners. Board
members Eddi son , Marshall and Smith s a i d they would consider this provision if
appropriate public and non - profit agencies had the capacity to acquire the units
and meet that goal without requiring the new condo association to do so.
Mr. Zabi n said he .would have a revised draft for Town Meeting by Friday so that
this could be considered on the eleventh.
The meeting adjourned at 10: 40 P . M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Town Manager
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+� SELECTMEN'S MEETING
May 6, 1987
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday,
May G, 1557, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at
7:00 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney; Mr.
Hutchinson, Town Manager, Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs. Snow, Executive
Clerk, were present.
TRANSFER COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE STEVE'S
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application for Frozen Treats, Inc. d /b /a Steve's, of Jerold I. Green
for transfer of Common Victualler L from J & J Enterprises d /b /a
Steve's, 1749 Mass. Avenue, Lexington,
TRANSFER FROM RESERVE FUND -
Upon - -- motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a
transfer from the Reserve Fund to Acct. *0 Legal Fees, in
the amount of $40,0008
REQUEST FOR USE OF BATTLE GREEN
Mr. Eddison referred to descriptive material just received and a
request by Harmony Fi 1ms to film portions to a "Tr to Veterans"
for the Anheiser-Busch Company, Budweiser Beer,
It was the sense of the Board that such use of pictures of the
Minuteman Statue would be inappropriate and would domean the h istoric
significance of the Battle Green.,
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -- 0 by roll
call vote, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, fir. McSweeney, to go
into Executive Session for discussion of real estate negotiations, 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:
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
May 11 1957
A regular meeting 0 the Board o f Selectmen was held on Monday,
May 11, 1987, in the Selec Meeting Ro Town O f f i c e B u i l d i n g at
7:00 p . m . Chairman Edd i so n , Mr Marshall, Mr. D a i l e y , Mr. McSween
Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr Snow,
Executive Clerk were present. Mrs. Smith joined the greet later.
NEW POLICE OFFICERS
Chief Fu r do n was present to introduce to the Board two newly
appointed Police Officers: James E. Barry, Jr.. and Charles S. Cr ay t o n ,
Jr. He informed the Selectmen of the excellent grades achi by the
men during their training period and added that they will he a credit
to the Town as police Officers.
Mr. Edd i so n welcomed there on behalf of the Board and ex p essed his
confidence in their c o n t r i b u t i o n s to Lexington's high quality Police
Force,
AWARD OF CONTRACT - TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted t o awar Contract
#87- -E , in the amount of $69 to Vigil Electric Company, -g Sr eck
Avenue, Crighton� MA for the Installation of Traf}ic Signals on Bedford
Street at the Revere and Hill Streets intersection, the lowest bidder,
R.D. Lighting Associates hating been disqualified b ecause of their
failure to f :11 out the Minority Business P a r t i c i p a t i o n ' i..et ter of
I n te-n t" and to f i le it � th thei bi d. -
APPOINTMENTS, CONSERVATION COM MISSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, i t was voted to approve the
reappoin by the Town Manager of Angela Frick and John Cher t eu f f er
to the Conservati Commiss for terms to expire on Apr i 1 1 1990
and to approve the appointment of Richard Volk, 5 Jeffrey Terrace to
the Corrwrii ssi on , replacing David Williams, for a term to expire on April
1, 1990,
Letters of commendati for long service on the Commission will be
sent to Mrs. Frick and Mr. Ober teuf fer .
MINUTES
. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted t o approve, as
presented, the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on April 27, ? 9S? .
BIKEWAY. ABANDONMENT OF RIG OF WAY
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Mr.
Edd i so n to sign a document entitled "Comment of the Town of Lexington",
for submi to the Interstate Commerce Commission by the META, along
with other documents relevant t o the abandonment of the Lexington
segment of the right-of-way to be used as a bik eway,
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COMMITMENT OF WATER CHARGES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
commitment of Cycle 9 water charges for May, 1987, in the amount of
$49,172.71; sewer charges (final bills) for April, 1997, in the amount
of $1,448.00; and water charge s (final bills) for April 1987, in the
amount of $1,434,10.
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
Mr. Hutchinson referred to material received from the Arlington
Board of Selectmen regarding Lexington membership in the National
League of Cities. He recommended that the Town Join the organization
on a trial basis of one or two gears and asked for the view of the
Board.
Mr. Marshall said-he would support membership and saw it as the
only way to help the positions of cities and towns with respect to
Federal issues.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to participate in
membership in the National League of Cities on an experimental basis.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -- 0 by roll
call vote, Mr. Eddison, Mr, Marshal?, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, to go
into Executive Session for discussion of real estate negotiations, with
the intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to resume open
session at 7:43 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARIN NYNEX /MIT LINO LN LAB
Mr. Eddison opened the public Hearing on the petition of NYNEX
Business Information Systems CompanyIMIT Lincoln Laboratory for the
purpose of occupying and installing conduit to connect their facilities
at Wood Street, Maguire Road and Hartwell Avenue,
Scott Matthews, representing NYNEX, was present to explain the
need for the installation of conduit in existing space to be leased
from the New England Telephone Company,
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition, plans and orders of NYNEX Business Information Systems
Company and MIT, Lincoln Lab for installation of approximately 2 miles
of fiber optic and/or copper cable conduit to connect three of their
facilities in the Lexington area: 244 Wood Street, 4 Maguire Road and
40 Hartwell Avenue with working hours limited to 9:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Mr. Matthews also explained a related petition of MIT Lincoln Lab
for permission to lease conduit space at 131 Hartwell Avenue from the
New England Telephone Company.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition and plans for MIT Lincoln Lab for permission to lease and
occupy existing conduit space in Hartwell Avenue from the New England
Telephone Company,
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Upon motion dul made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
7:55 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
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Marion H. Sno
Executive Clerk
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
May 13, 1987
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A regular meeting of Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday
May 13, 1957, in the Selectmen's 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, were
present.
LEXINGTON CENTER CONSTRUCTION
''Mr. Hutchinson reported that a hearing on the reconstruction of
the burned out buildings in the Center will be held by the Board of
Appeals on May 28. He said.the developer intends to go forward as soon
as possible with construction subject to any conditions imposed.
WESTVIEW STREET GARAGE
Neighborhood opposition, as stated in a letter from Mrs. Brennan,
to construction of a commercial garage in CM zoned land at 80 Westview
St., was noted. Mr. Hutchinson reported on his conversations with Mrs.
Brennan. He advised the Board that this matter would hest be handled
by the Board of Appeals.
CONSERVATION-RESTRICTION PHEASANT BROOK
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted -to approve and
execute a_ conservation restriction over a portion of Lot 8, Pheasant
Brook'Estates
HOUSING CONVERSION AND EVICTION BY -LAW
The Chairman asked for discussion of the Board's position if any
was to be taken, or of individual positions on Article 2, the Housing
Conversion and Eviction By-Law. The motion to he presented to the
Special Town Meeting that evening, with a revision to Section 4. a (1),
was discussed. Mr. Eddison said he felt that three Selectmen would
support the proposed by -law as revised and that two would object to at
least one part of it.
Terms as set forth under Scope of Conditions (Sec. 3. c 46y)
relative to units to be offered to the Housing Authority, were
clarified by Mr. Cohen and discussed by the Board.
Mr. Marshall outlined possible financial procedures which could be
followed in acquisition of the units. He felt, however that financing
would be difficult to accomplish and could possibly result in no units
to the Town, but said he was willing to support the concept.
Mr. Dailey voiced support of the Section dealing with enlargement
of the protected group but had - trouble with the "10% to 20V
requirement in the Scope of Conditions, as stated in Section 8.
Mr. McSweeney -felt the housing options to be explored and
developed by the Planning Board, LexHAB and the Housing Authority in
the coming year plus encouragement of accessory apartments would give
the needed relief to tenants of Emerson Gardens and would vote against
that section of the by -law.
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Mr. Marshall moved that th Board g ive its overall support to th
By --Law as drafted, and that one Selectman be authorized to speak on
behalf of the Board.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Smith. She noted that even with
all the hous initiative being pursued it would not be possible to
accommodate all those in need of housing in that way.
Mr. Dailey noted efforts being made to assist Emerson Gardens
tenants and said he would support the section of the by -law which would
directly help them. He foresaw a repeat of the Emerson Gardens
experience in a few years, with no more ways to assist the same needs
as the Emerson Gardens tenants have now and with no additional market
rate apartments in Town. He felt that the Town Meeting would have to
approve high density developments in order to accommodate, but saw no
real Town Meeting support for such rezonings. Mr. Marshall suggested
that - - a s a goal of the Board, the-Selectmen should act ively work with
the Planning Board to get market rate rentals in Town. He agreed with
Mr. Dailey about Town Meeting reluctance to accept high density
residential developments. Mr. Marshall suggested that since at least
two areas appeared to be controversial, the Board might want to vote on
the Sections separately instead of voting on the whole Articles He
withdrew his original motion. He moved that the Board support the
concept in Section 4, expanding the class of people who could have
extra protection L,y allowing additional time. The motion was seconded
and it -as unanimously voted to support Section 4.
Mr. Marshall moved and Mrs. Smith seconded the motion,_that the
Board support Section 3 as drafted, which contains the Further -
Regulation of Conversions.
It was voted 1 to 2, with Mr. Dailey and Mr. McSweeney voting in
the negative, to support Section 3, Further Regulation of Conversions.
Mr. Marshall proposed that members individually present their
views on other aspects of the by -law. He agreed to present the
position of the Board on Section 3 and Section 4 and will state that
the Board voted 3 - 2 in support of Section 3.
TOWN MANAGER SEARCH COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENTS
The Chairman noted that the next step in the Town Manager Search
process, would be the appointment of a search committee. He read a
list of suggested appointees,
whom, he said, were all willing to
serve.
Upon motion duly made and
seconded, it was voted to appoint the
following as members of the Town Manager Search Committee;
Susan S. Beck
17 Patriots Drive
Margery M BaLitin
15 Paul Revere Drive
Francis P. Hazel
9 Mason Street
Sophia Ho
351 N. Emerson Road
William P. Kennedy
135 Wood Street
Robert A. Leone
54 Baskin Road
John F. McLaughlin
64 Baskin Road
J J. McW
503 Concord Avenue
Natalie H. Riffin
6 Field Road
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Mr. Eddiscn added that Susan Beck would be willing to serve as
chairman of the Committee and was so designated.
It was also voted to designate all members of the Town Manager
Search�Ccmmittee as Spec' To n op Ve A schedule wh ' h , was de 1 pe Mr . Crain fol lowed i n the
1978 Town Manager search s r cap be Chairman. He noted that
as in 1976, the Personnel Advisory Board was asked to participate in
the screening process. He said that he would he hearing that night
about the current P.A.B.'s willingness to serve in that capacity.
The Personnel Board would screen applications into A, B, and C
categories; A's and B's will he looked at by the Search Committee and
brought to a level o f 10 to 15 applications, which will be reviewed by
the Selectmen. The Town Manager advised that the Board members should
reserve the right to examine all applications if they so desire,
Upon mot ion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
7:55 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
Marion H. Sn
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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• May 18, 1987
A regular meetin e of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
May 18, 1987, in the Selectmen's Meeting Town Office - Building, at
7:30 p.m. Chairman Eddis`nf Mr: Dailey, �3�-S Smith, Mr. McSweeney, Mr.
Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Co'hen', Town Counsel Ms. Adler, Asst to
the Town Manager; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
CHAPTER 90 MARRETT ROAD
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and
execute an Initial Advisory Report on consulting work on the Rte 2A-
Marrett Road project, at a cost of $5,0000
RTE 3A. - - MARRETT ROAD BEDFORD STREET UPDATE
A.status report submitted by Boston Survey Consultants on progress
with the Bedford Street and Marrett Road projects was acknowledged.
The- timetable presented - estimated resubmission of Bedford Street plans
in early July; the BSC report on the impact of "no build" for Bedford
Street by mid June; the North Lexington Alternative Transportation
Study by mid to late June; and resubmission of the Marrett Road
Environmental Notification Form and 4F Documents within six-weeks of
the.Town's authorization to proceed.
Mr. Edd i son reported on a Rte 1 - 3 8 Conference t t had attended
at which the role of businesses - in the amelioration of traffic volume
was discussed. It was projected that 44,400 more - vehicles than now
will be using Rte 128 by 1995. He noted that programs to promote car
and van pooling in other communiti had not been very successful and
that it seemed clear that incentives to encourage driver behavior
changes are necessary if there is to be any impact on the traffic
problem.
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the
minutes of Selectmen's Meetings on April 29, May 4, and May 5, 1987 as
presented.
JUNE MEETING SCHEDULE
It was agreed that meetings will be scheduled for June 1, 8 22,
and 29th, with the possibility of cancelling some meetings if the work
load allows. The Goals Setting Meeting wil+ be scheduled for June 15.
TOWN MANAGER RECRUITMENT
Mr. Eddison reported on progress with the Town Manager search. - He
noted that a meeting will be held on May 27th which he, Elmer
Guilmartin, P.A.B. Chairman; Susan Beck, and Bob Hutchinson will attend
for discussion of the recruitment time-table and screeni procedures
to be followed by the P.A.B. and the Town Manager Search Committee.
Mr. Hutchinson gave a rundown on on methods of advertising for
candidates. Mrs. Smith urged that ads be placed in publications widely
read by women, so as to attract more women candidates= She and Mr.
Hutchinson will confer on likely outlets for such ads.
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TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS
WHIPPLE HILL STOP SIGNS
Peter Chalpin, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee,
was present for review of the request of residents of the Whipple Hill
area for installation of several "Stop" signs. It was noted that the
Police Dept, had recommended against a sign at Whipple Hill and Russell
Road, at Fairlawn Lane and Fiske Road, and at Fiske,Road and Winchester
Drive, however, both the Traffic Committee and the Town Manager were in
favor of the installations.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize
installation of "Stop" signs at the following locations:
Russell Road and Winchester Drive
Fiske Road and Winchester Dri
Whipple Road and Ru -ssell Road
Whipple Road - and Lowell Street
Fairlawn Lang and Lowell Street
Fairlawn Lane and Fiske Road
Locke Lane and Whipple Road
MUZZEY FIRE LANE
The recommendations of the Traffic Committee and the Fire Chief in
favor designation of a Fire Lane on Mass. Avenue in front of the
Muzzey Condominiums - were reviewed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to designate the
area on Mass. Avenue - in front of and between the two walks leading to
the Muzzey Condominium building as a FIRE LANE.
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
applications for renewal of Limousine Licenses for the following:
Liberty Limousine Service, Inc., 52 Waltham St., Lexington
Arsen Minasian d /bja Innovative Enterprizes, Ltd., 166 Grove St.
Lexington
Charles E. Parks d /b /a Limousine Service, 10 Hawthorne Rd.,
Lexington { 2 )
REQUEST OF B.P.O. ELKS. BATTLE GREEN
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
request of the Lexington Lodge:of Elks #2204, for use of the Battle
Green on Sunday, June 14, 1987, for its Annual Flag Day Ceremony at
7:D0 p.m.
LAND BANK LEGISLATION
Mr. Cohen reported on the request of the Conservation Commission
that Representative Doran be asked by the Board of Selectmen to file
the Lexington Land Bank Act, as approved under Article 41 of the 1987
Town Meeting. Mr. Cohen will prepare the necessary correspondence.
Selectmen's Meeting -3-- May 18, 1987
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
8:03 P.ma
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