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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-05-BOS-min rlk r.. ! r 4F S , ' ,N SELECTMEN'S MEETING rkA f x May 4, 1987 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, May 4, 1987, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 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: Mrs. 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 transfers from the Reserve Fund to the following accounts: To: Acct. *01-061-102-5307 Board of Appeals $ 500.00 Acct. *103-103 Fire Department $9,900.00 Acct. *01-115-5270 Out-of-State Travel $ 500.00 DRAINAGE AT MUZZEY pm. Mr. Hutchinson requested authorization for LexHAB 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 be 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 be requested from free cash under Article 6, rather than Fowl depleting the $83,000 left in the Reserve Fund, upon which there are other demands. The remaining $20,000 could be 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. f_ F DISPOSAL OF FIRE AND FLOOD WASTEWATER 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 made 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 55, CENTRAL AMERICA 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 worldpolitics. lowno Mr. Marshall advised that no position be taken as a Board 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 recommendations: Landau request for traffic safety improvements, Marrett Road/ School/Lincoln Sts. SEWER/WATER ABATEMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the abatement of water charges in the total amount of $84.60; sewer charges in the total amount of $356.96; and a demand charge in the amount of $1.00. TAXI LICENSES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve applications for renewal of taxicab licenses for the ensuing year, as follows: Arlex Taxi Corporation CAB YEAR MAKE PLATE 2 1984 Ford LTD Sedan TA-4207 4 1983 Ford LTD Sedan TA-4220 r.. Selectmen's Meeting -3- May 4, 1987 CAB YEAR MAKE PLATE 8 1984 Ford LTD Sedan TA - 4202 12 1983 Ford LTD Wagon TA - 4216 14 1984 Ford LTD Wagon TA -- 4214 16 1983 Ford LTD Wagon TA - 4205 18 1984 Ford LTD Sedan TA - 4213 20 1984 Ford LTD Wagon TA - 7094 Arlington/Lexington Diamond Taxi , Inc. 00 1982 Plymouth Reliant TA - 6700 COMMITMENT, STREET OPENING PERMITS Open motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the commitment of Street Opening Permit Charges in the total amount of $100.00, for accounts numbered 406, 407, 408, 409. ARTICLE 2, 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. rola ARTICLE 51 , TRANSFER OF HEALY PROPERTY _ Mr. Marshall referred to the proposal under Article 51 by the Housing Authority for conveyance of the Healy property to the Authority for construction of two 2-family houses, one of which will be for a family with a handicapped member. He reported that David Williams plans to offer an amendment to the Article that all Town 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. Mr. 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, it 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. /(2 A true record, Attest: r." 4/14e :0('-CA:k(c---- Marion Pn w �., Executive Clerk VOID SELECTMEN'S MEETING 01 f " i Tuesday, May 5, 1987 (LIP, )41 Present: Selectmen Eddison, Marshall , Dailey, Smith and McSweeney, Town Manager Hutchinson. Chairman Eddison 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 Zabin, Town Meeting Member from Precinct I was recognized by Mr. Eddison 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 Village, Battlegreen 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 pow Mr. Zabin then addressed the process for conversion which would require a license- and a condominium conversion board to be appointed by the Board of _ - Selectmen. 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. Zabin 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 this p"`" provision was also questioned and Mr. Zabin said that he would look at this for redrafting. F r., i BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING -2- May 6, 1987 The makeup of the Condo Conversion Board was questioned stating that it might be appropriate to have some criterion established for membership as well as ....' consideration of appointment from existing 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. Zabin said he would look at this for revision. EVICTION PROCESS r 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 ve g Prou s 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-law that if one section were declared invalid, the rest of the by-law would remain legal. Mr. Zabin 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 proposedw by-law, and .00 3. Provisions relating to the ten to twenty percent low and moderate income requirement. Selectmen Dailey 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 said 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. Zabin 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 submitte,,,d, ,, w. ! : ,,,,, ,9,,,,,,‘„,__. obert M. Hutchinson, dr. ,),,,J . Town Manager rr p r fr ASELECTMEN'S MEETING May 6, 1987 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday, May 6, 1987, 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 License from J & T 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. *01-45-128-5304, Legal Fees, in the amount of $40,000. REQUEST FOR USE OF BATTLE GREEN Mr. Eddison referred to descriptive material just received and a request by Harmony Films to film portions to a "Tribute to Veterans" for the Anhe i ser-Busch Company, Budweiser Beer. It was the sense of the Board that such use of pictures cf the Minuteman Statue would be inappropriate and would demean the historic 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, Mr. 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: � °. rion H. :Z/f/ ,w1 Executive Clerk i L ' r' ifi ue SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 11, 1987 A regular meeting od the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, May 11, 1987, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room Town Office Building at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr . Dailey, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel ; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. Mrs. Smith joined the meeting later. NEW POLICE OFFICERS Chief Furdon was present to introduce to the Board two newly appointed Police Officers: James E. Barry, Jr. and Charles S. Cray tc=n, Jr. He informed the Selectmen of the excellent grades achieved by the men during their training period and added that they will be a credit to the Town as Police Officers. Mr. Eddison welcomed them on behalf of the Board and expressed h i s confidence in their contributions to Lexington's high quality Police Force. AWARD OF CONTRACT - TRAFFIC SIGNAL Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award Contract #87-6, in the amount of $69,000 to Vigil Electric Company, 69 Breck Avenue, Brighton , MA for the Installation of Traffic Signals on Bedford Street at the Revere and Hill Streets intersection, the lowest bidder, R.D. Lighting Associates having been disqualified because of their Polo failure to fill out the Minority Business Participation 'Letter of Intent" and to file it with their bid. APPOINTMENTS, CONSERVATION COMMISSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it Was voted to approve the reappointments by the Town Manager of Angela Frick and John Oberteuffer to the Conservation Commission, for terms to expire on April 1, 1990 and to approve the appointment of Richard Wolk, 5 Jeffrey Terrace to the Commission, replacing David Williams, for a term to expire on April 1 , 1990. Letters of commendation for long service on the Commission will be sent to Mrs. Frick and Mr . Oberteuffer. MINUTES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve, as presented, the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on April 27, 1987. BIKEWAY, ABANDONMENT OF RIGHT OF WAY Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Mr . Eddison to sign a document entitled "Comment of the Town of Lexington" , for submission to the Interstate Commerce Commission by the MBTA, along with other documents relevant to the abandonment of the Lexington segment of the right-of-way to be used as a bikeway. 4 u.•• -2- 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, 1987, 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 years 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 moo call vote, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, 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 HEARING, NYNEX/MIT LINCOLN LAB Mr. Eddison opened the Public Hearing on the petition of NYNEX Business Information Systems Company/MIT 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 3:00 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 Imo occupy existing conduit space in Hartwell Avenue from the New England Telephone Company. Selectmen's Meeting -9- May 11, 1987 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. A true record, Attest: /474A58 Marion H. Snow g, Executive Clerk V 0 D L/C 3 v SELECTMEN'S MEETING May 13, 1987 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday, May 13, 1987, 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 best be handled by the Board of Appeals. Pins 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 6, 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 be presented to the Special Town Meeting that evening, with a revision to Section 4. e (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 (6) 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 20%" requirement in the Scope of Conditions, as stated in Section 6. rift 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. Imo -2- Mr. Marshall moved that the Board give its overall support to the 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 housing 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 as a goal of the Board, the Selectmen should actively 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 Article. He withdrew his original motion. He moved that the Board support the concept in Section 4, expanding the class of people who could have ewe extra protection by allowing additional time. The motion was seconded and it was 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 3 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. Battin 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 ummi John F. McLaughlin 64 Baskin Road John J. McWeeney 503 Concord Avenue Natalie H. Riffin 6 Field Road Selectmen's Meeting -3- May 13, 1987 Mr. Eddison 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 Committee as Spec' To n * oy e A schedule wh' h i was de Igtpe y Mr. Crain followed in the 1976 Town Manager search s r cap. s by he Chairman. He noted that as in 1976, the Personnel Advisory Board was asked to participate in the screening process. He said that he would be 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 be looked at by the Search Committee and brought to a level of 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 motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. f A true record, Attest: ( C41king s)(C/////5-05— r.ft Marion H. Snow Executive Clerk r VOID t f ti r.. F SELECTMEN'S MEETING • May 18, 1987 A regular meetin of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, May 18, 1987, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office -Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Eddis` nc Mr: Dailey, *i.s. Smith, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. r; Hutchinson, Town ManageMr. Cohen., 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 $5,000. RTE 2A - 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. Eddison reported on a Rte 128 Conferencethatbahad attended at which the role of businesses in the amelioration of traffic volume was discussed. It was projected that 40,000 more vehicles than now will be using Rte 128 by 1995. He noted that programs to promote car and van pooling in other communities 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 will 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 screening 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. ,t/ r I jr -2- semi 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 Drive Whipple Road and Russell Road Whipple Road and Lowell Street Fairlawn Lane 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 of designation of a Fire Lane on Mass. Avenue in front of the Muzzey Condominiums were reviewed. od Upon motion duly made and seconded, g 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/b/a 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 7:00 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 f F Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at r.. 8:03 p.m. A true record, Attest: 4*(YTh4J/I 'j k Marion H. Sno 4_,L; ' Executive Clerk SNo v, 1