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t k SELECTMEN ' S MEETING
November 3, 1987
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
November 3, 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; Ms. Adler, Acting Town Manager; Mr. Cohen,
Town Counsel; Mrs, Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
MMA AWARDt TOWN _REPORT
Ms. Adler reported that Lexington's 1988 Annual Town Report had
again been awarded first prize in the Town's population group in the
Mass. Municipal Contest.
LEAF DISPOSAL
The Hartwell Avenue landfill will be open on November 7 and 14
from 7:40 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for deposit of leaves by residents. The
leaves will be wormed into compost and loam deposits for Town projects.
Mr. Eddison urged that more publicity be given to this
opportunity. Ms. Adler noted that flyers had been sent out by the
Pon Waste Management Task Force and that on November 7 there will be a
Town -wide collection of bagged leaves to be taken to the landfi11, thus
saving on tipping chargess
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept as
presented the minutes of the Selectmen's meeting on October 14, 19879
LEXPRESS MBTA SERVICE AGREEMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute the
FY88 LEXPRESS Service Agreement between the Town of Lexington and the
MBTA, subject to final approval by Town Counsel.
LIONSLU.S.S, LEXINGTON MEMORIAL
William Fitzgerald, Lexington Lions Club, was present for
discussion of plans for installation of a monument in memory of the
five U.S. Navy ships named Lexington. The project is jointly sponsored
by the Lions Club and the U.S.S. Lexington C -16 Crew. Mr. Fitzgerald
introduced Charles Rydberg and Roland King, of the Blue Ghost
Association, and Peter DiMatteo, architect, who had, with the
assistance of Gary Larsen, designed -the memorial. Mr. DiMatteo
described plans for installation of five plaques, one for each of the
five ships, and a sixth plaque, commemorating the site. A layout plan
showing the proposed location and landscaping of the memorial on the
grounds of the Visitors' Center was displayed. Mr. DiMatteo pointed
out alternate locations for the installation, but felt that the
proposed site would be most appropriate for visibility, without
adversely impacting the character of the area,
Mr. Eddison reported on a visit to the site by members of the
Design Advisory Committee and himself, at which time a model of the
memorial had been simulated to give a sense of its size and design
features.
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He had been favorably impressed by the design, but noted that he and
some members of the D.A.C. and H.D.C. had questioned the proposed
location of the memorial, feeling that the sense of openness on the
grounds would be interrupted. Alternative sites to be considered were
listed and he suggested that a set time be established for a visit to
the site by Board members.
Mrs. Smith acknowledged the work and effort of the Lions and the
U.S.S. Lexington Association in planning the memorial. She observed
that the location proposed is in the Town's most historic area and
asked for input on that aspect from the H.D.C., the Historical
Commission, and the Historical Society. Mr. Eddison suggested that the
D.A.C. and the Lexington Center Committee also be consulted.
Mr. Marshall asked for specific information on the planting of
trees at the perimeter of the memorial, as described by Mr. DiMatteo.
He noted that trees were not shown on the plan and felt it important to
know such details before voting on the proposal. He agreed to visit
the site but said he was predisposed to the site proposed as a proper
setting for the commemoration of part of Lexington's history.
Mr. Rydeberg asked for permission to explain the reasons which
prompted the project and presented a brief history of each of the five
U.S.S. Lexingtons.
Jim McLaughlin, Lions Club member, asked that the approval process
be expedited to ensure that the memorial will be in place by Patriots' now
Day, 1988.
Board members agreed to meet at the site on November 14th at 9:04
a.m. Representatives of the other agencies previously listed will be
invited to attend.
POLICE MANUAL POLICY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
Mr. Eddison explained the requirement in the Charge to the Police
Manual Policy Committee that the Chief of Police be appointed as a
member of the Police Manual Policy Committee, noting that Police
Captain Philip Taylor had been appointed as the Chief's designee. He
asked that Captain Taylor's appointment be rescinded and that the Chief
be appointed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to rescind the
appointment of Philip Taylor to the Police Manual Policy Committee and
to appoint Paul E. Furdon, Chief of Police to the Committee for a term
of office to expire on September 30, 19889
TRAFFIC ITEM
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the
requests of Bridge Street residents relative to traffic concerns in the
area, to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for review and
recommendations.
HANSCOM LEGISLATION, SENATOR AMICK
Mrs, Smith excused herself from the meeting during discussion of
pending legislation relative to Hanscom Field, because of her
involvement on Massport.
Selectmen's Meeting
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Mr. Eddison referred to a memo from Senator Amick, dated
October 33,1987, in which she listed legislation relative to Hanscom
Field which is to be refiled: S. 1298 - �e F tax; S. 1342 -
Massport payment to towns in 1 of taxo an S. 1494 - local
approvals for nonaviation related projects at Hanscom. The Senator
asked for a statement of the Board's positions on the bills.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - D to reaffirm
to the Board's support of S. 12981 S. 1342; and S. 1494, as previously
stated.
RICHARD WHITE RECEPTION
Mr. Eddison informed the Board of progress with plans for a
reception for Richard White, Town Manager, which will be held on
December 3rd, from 5 to 7 p :m.
Mrs. Smith returned to the meeting at that time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 4 by roll
call vote Mr Edd Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr
McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of
litigation and of land negotiation, with no intent to resume open
session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
9:15 p.m,
A true record, Attest:
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Executive Clerk
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November 9 1987
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
November 9, 1987, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office
Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mr.
McSweeney; Ms. Adler, Acting Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel;
Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present.
APPTS. TO CONSERVATION COMMISSION & COUNCIL ON AGING
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
appointment by the Town Manager of Lisa A. Baci, 55 Wood Street, to the
Conservation Commission to fill the unexpired term of Francis W. K.
Smith to 1989.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
appointment by the Town Manager of Kevin Grimes, 47 Carvil.le Avenue, to
the Council on Aging, for a term of office to expire on June 1, 1990.
Mr. Eddison referred to the backgrounds and qualifi of the
appointees and commended Ms. Adler for her selection of both:
SENIOR CENTER HEATING
Ms. Adler reported that plastic sheeting is being installed, as
approved, in the atrium at Muzzey which should help to prevent heat
loss in the Senior Center. Heating units to be installed are on
order.
MINUTES
The minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on October 19, 1987, were
approved as presented.
WARRANT, 1988 ATM, CLOSING DATE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to close the
Warrant for the 1958 Annual Town Meeting on Wednesday, December 30,
1987, at 4:35 P.M.
SERVICE OF WINE, TOWN HALL
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
service of wine in the Town Office Building on December 3, 1987, from 5
to 7 p.m., on the occassion of a welcoming reception for the new Town
Manager, Richard White.
FEE INCREASE VIDEO COIN -OP MACHINE LICENSES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve an
increase in the License fees for coin operated video game machines from
$5,00 each to $20,00 as required under State statute.
LEA USE OF BATTLE GREEN
Mr. , . Eddison referred to the request of the Lexington Education
Association for use of the Battle Green for a rally on Tuesday morning,
November 10, to demonstrate concern over the lack of a contract between
teachers and the School Committee
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William Meade, Chairman of the LEA Crisis Committee, explained the
lateness of the request because plans for the rally had just been
formulated and because of m isinf ormati on on procedures for gaining
permission to use the Green. The location had been chosen as a
significant site for such a demonstration which is appropriate for LEA
needs at this time. He further explained that a brief statement would
be read at 7:30 a.ms and that the teachers would picket within the
confines of the walk around the Green.
Mr. Marshall said that although he was not in agreement with use
of the Green to demonstrate on this particular issue, based on the
right of free speech he would support the request if there would be no
disruption of traffic or inconvenience to other citizens.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
request of William J. Meade on behalf of the Lexington Education
Association for use of the Battle Green on November 10, 1997, from 7:15
to 7:45 a.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITMENT OF STREET OPENING FEES & SEWER WATER CHARGES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
commitment of Street Opening Permit Fees for October, 1997, in the
amount of $347-25
Upon motion duly made and,seconded, it was voted to approve the
commitment of Final Sewer Charges in the amount of $1,624.80 and Final ....�
Water Charges in the amount of $1,595.49.
CH. 90 REIMBURSEMENT FORM
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and
execute a Chapter 90 Reimbursement form in the total amount of
$104,405.00, as requested by the Mass. Dept. of Public Works,
RESIGNATIONS TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was gated to accept the
resignations of Priscilla McGrath and Anthony Dziokonski from the Town
Celebrations Sub - Committee, effective immediately.
REPRESENTATIVE DORAN /SENATOR KRAUS
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Representative Doran met with the Board for discussion of pending
legislation and other matters of mutual interest. Mrs Eddison
expressed the appreciation of the Board for Mr. Doran's efforts and
support given to issues of importance to Lexington. Senator Kraus
arrived shortly thereafter.
LEXINGTON LAND BANK BILL
Mr. Doran reported that Land Bank legislation had been given
favorable recommendations by the House of Representatives and had been
sent to the House Ways and Means Committee, where it had reached a road
block regarding the apportionment of revenue. It had been suggested,„
that in addition to the 25% for housing and 25% for open space, 50% be
available for funding of infrastructure, in the case of municipalities
with no remaining open space and adequate housing.
Selectmen's Meeting -3= November 9, 1987
The Realtors Association and other organized interests are trying to
have the hill defeated.
SENATOR KRAUS
Senator Kraus joined the meeting at that time and was asked for
his sense of the Senate's vote if the Land Bank legislation gets out of
the House$
Senator Kraus felt that if the general land hank legislation does
not succeed, the Lexington hill could be brought back.
STATE TAKEOVE.R COUNTY FACILITIES
Representative Doran reported that there is widespread interest in
both Houses in the proposed State takeover of County facilities but
felt that a push from the MMA was needed to ensure its success.
SOLID WASTE BILL
Representative Doran said that the Solid Haste Bill has come a
long way but that there is still the issue of the House mandated
retrofitting of scrubbers to be resolved. The Senate would not require
that scrubbers be provided for facilities that have already been
constructed and which currently meet certain standards.
LOCAL AID
Senator Kraus said he had been occupied with Local Aid for next
year and trying to get a fair deal for communities. He felt that there
is a good chance for a change from the formula where cities (i.e.
Boston) get considerably larger shares of aid to the detriment of
suburban towns.
EDUCATIONAL REFORM
Mr. Kraus reported that compromise is being sought for relief to
Towns regarding the mandates under Chapter 766, to provide education to
students.
He informed the Board of two other bills proposing financial
support for education and projected that by the 1990's, 60,000 new
teachers will have to be hired due to retirements and increased school
population. He saw competition among municipalities to get top people
and noted the need for better training, professional opportunities and
salaries to attract them. Thought is being given to a longer school
year and exploration is being made as to how hest to invest the funds
for reproved education.
HEALTH CARE BILL
Mr. Doran reported on the status of the Health Care Bill which he
felt had a good chance of passing this session. The impact on towns
and private industry was discussed.
F- -MONTH SESSION BILL
Mr= Doran said he opposed the 11 6 -Month Session Bill" feeling that
it would give all legislators less accessibility. He referred to his
November 7th letter in the Boston Globe on the petition process.
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BINDING ARBITRATION
Mr. Doran noted that the Binding Arbitration Bill was in the House
Ways and Means Committee and expressed hope that it would be defeated
there.
BEDFORD STREET PLANS
Mr. Eddison referred to his letter to Chief Engineer Johnson of
the State DPW, in which reconsideration of the State's refusal to
permit installation of a traffic light at Eldred Street was requested.
He noted that any further assistance by the Legislators on the issue
would be appreciated,
Mr. Eddison also thanked Senator Kraus for his support of the
interests of the Town. Mr. Marshall added that he felt that Lexington
has two of the better Legislators on Beacon Hill.
Senator Kraus noted that it had been a most pleasant experience
dealing with Ms. Adler as Acting Town Manager for the past few months.
Mr. Eddison also complimented her on an outstanding performance, adding
that the Town had benefited a great deal by a job well done.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 0 by roll
call vote, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mrs Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, to go
into Executive Session for discussion of litigation, land negotiations
and labor negotiations, with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
10:50 P.M.
A true record, Attest:
Maly i on . Snow
Executive Clerk
SELECTMEN'S MEETING
November 15 � 1987
A special joint •
meets ng of the Board of Selectmen and the School
Committee was held at 7:45 in t •
a.m.
he Sele ctmen's s Meeting Room, Town
Office Building. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall •
Mr, Dailey, Mrs. Smith,
Mr. McSweeney and Mr. White, Town Manager, were p resen t,
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon a motion duly made and
vote, Mr. Eddi son, Mr. Marshall,
to go into Executive Session for
no intent to resume open session.
previously taken a similar vote.
seconded, i t was voted 5 - o by roll call
Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith and Mr. McSweeney,
discussion f -
o colle ecti ve bargaining, with
The members of the School Committee had
SCHOOL COMMITTEE NEGOTATIONS WITH TEACHERS' UNION
Mr. Clough, School Committee Chairman, gave a brief i
- 9 history of negoti-
ations with the
LEA begin ng i n January 1987. School Committee members
Paul Newman and Lynda Wik have been the ne otatin
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mittee. The leadership p of the LEA has been shifting between its ne '
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ting team, its executive committee ttee and its full membership. Following the
choosing of a mediator, there had been four sessions '
of mediation out of
which had come a
proposed settlement providing for successive annual salar
increases of 5 5 1 12% and 7%. Included in y
the settlement was agrand-
fathered sick leave buy -back clause and agreement for i -
g J o int nt rev � ew of the
Performance eva luati on process. The proposed settlement was turned down
9 to l by the teachers .
Mr. Clough pointed out that, using the master's d .
as a stands d � de gree maximum salary
r , Lexington teachers salaries ranked 22nd among Mass.
e 51 sa lary ar i • g towns
and cities, i f the y ncrease offer of 7/1 /87 were included. uded. He
said that the primary issue for the teachers i s et i - -
s 9 tng their salaries up
where they ould be. He added that the average Lexington teacher salary
working 9 1 ary
i s $33 fora 188
• long - day year and said he felt that the teachers had
a legi timate i ssue i n stressing ng the salary a with y 9 P t eachers in comparable
towns. The two boar then reviewed the handout prepared b the School
Administration entitled "Informatio y
n about Proposed Lexington Contract."
Mr. D a i l e y asked what it would take to settle the i ssue and Mr. Clough
replied "A commitment to raising their salaries." fir. Dailey continued that
there were two issues facing the Selectmen:
1. our strategy regardi n appropriate compensatio -
P on for the teachers, and
2. How we would d pay for
Mr. Marshall pointed out that there had been erc
per s p real growth in
Lexington's cost
p student and that this was cons iderable. He raised the
issue of teacher productivity and suggested that •
gg the School Committee con-
cider cuts in programs.
Mr. Newman said the Committee was prepared to consider
as art of a P der some program cuts
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Sel ectmen' s Meeti ng
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November 16, 1987
Mr. Marshall said that an attempt to override Proposition 2 1/2 this
year would be in trouble if the reason given was to solve the teacher ..
salary problem in the schools.
It was noted that, by state statute, if more money should required to
fund a settlement than is in the School budget, a Special Town Meeting would
have to be called within 34 days of the settlement to vote the additional
funding.
Mr. Clough asked each Selectman what his /her position was regarding an
acceptable offer the the teachers. Each member of the Board then outlined
the elements of a settlement that seemed most important to him/her. There
were small differences in the percentage increases in salaries that the
members would endorse but all agreed that:
I. The Town should make available to the School Committee the funds
necessary to finance the unfunded state mandates; and
2. In return for agreeing to salary increases, the Board wanted greater
accountability from the teachers.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 a.m.
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LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
October 27, 1987
INFORMATION ABOUT PROPOSED LEXINGTON CONTRACT
1. History of Lexington settlements
*proposed
Z. Sample settlements in other towns
es **
CoH comm u�n��i comm unities **
TEACHERS
SECRETARIES
FOOD SERVICES
CUSTODIANS
1980-81
54 5
1987 -88
1988 -89
615
5,5
645
1981 -82
7,0
C,P,I.
266.3
6108
668
698
1982 -83
6,0
C.P,I,
279.'z
7,n
6,7
6.7
1983 -84
6,5
C.P.I.
289,8
7.0'
6.5
6.5
1994 -85
5m5
C. P.1.
304.9
5
6
610
1985- -86
5.5
C. P, I .
317.7
5.5
5, 5
5,5
19 -67
5, 5
C. P, I .
323.6
5.5
5.5
5.5
1987 -88
CZ . 0*
%J
5.5 % * **
5s 1
5 , 0
* *WESTON
1988 -89
665*
5.5 % * **
None
515
-
1989 -90
7.0*
None
BEDFORD
5.25%
*proposed
Z. Sample settlements in other towns
es **
CoH comm u�n��i comm unities **
1965 -86
1986 -87
1987 -88
1988 -89
1989 -90
* *WAYLAND
5,75%
5.75%
None
* *CONCORD
6%
6 %*
6 % * **
None
ARLINGTON
4%
4%
4%
__....,.__
6% on Maximum --------
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CAMBRIDGE
6%
None
None
* *NEWTON
7%
7%
6 % * **
None
* *WELLESLEY
5.25%
None
None
* *WINCHESTER
5%
None
None
FRAMINGHAM
N egs
* *BROOKLINE 515%
5.5%
5.5 % * **
None
None
* *WESTON
5.5%
5.5%
5.5 % * **
None
WATERTOWN
5%
None
None
BEDFORD
5.25%
None
None
* *NEEDHAM
5%
5%
5 % * **
-
6% M -14
beyond ---------- �
WALTHAM
7%
None
None
WEYMOUTH
5%
None
None
QVINCY
Negs
EVERETT
8%
None
None
*New Level. - M+60
* *These communities are ones we consider ourselves comparable to
** *These were three -year contacts
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3. Three year contract in terms of a salary
Taking $30,000 as a salary base example, the chart below shows the salary
improvement over three years. am"
1986 -87 1987-88 1988 --89 1999 -94
(5 %) (645 %) (7.0 %)
$30,000 $31,500 $33,554 $35,900
Does not include $400 superstep longevity
SALARY COMPARISON
(Tnczudes 5% increase for 1987 -88)
BACHELORS MASTERS
Minimum Maximum imum Minimum Maximum
Cambridge 20,552 34,165 Newton Newton
Newton ",315 33,876 Wellesley Cambridge
Bedford 30,045 33,576 Concord Concord
Concord 19 33,774 Cambridge Winchester
Wellesley 19,434 32,538 Wayland Bedford
Wayland 19,359 33,380 Brookline Natick
Brookline 19,091 32,240 Weston Weston
Natick 19,000 31 Bedford Wayland
Lexington 16.304 30,580 Lexington Wellesley
Weston 18,825 30,540 Natick Brookline
Winchester 18,778 34,473 Waltham Needham
Needham 18 29,653 Weymouth Lexington
Weymouth 18,289 29,510 Needham Everett
Everett 18,122 29,490 Watertown Weymouth
Arlington 17,987 29,445 Arlington Arlington
Watertown 17,887 29,470* Framingham Watertown
Framingham 17,703* 29,034 Everett Framingham
Waltham 17,373 29,728 Winchester Waltham
Quincy 16,563* 27,163* Quincy Quincy
22,131 39,151 Concord
32,128 37,485 Weston
33,053 37,344 Wellesley
21,711 37,138 Newton
31,057 37,053 Wayland
30,904 35,848 Needham
30,704 35,248 Brookline
20,525 34,359 Cambridge
20, 510 34,200 Lexington [ 6 "'(1&
20,394 33,649 Bedford
20,300 33,569 Winchester
20 33,550 Natick
19,724 32,370 Weymouth
19,538 32,148* Framingham
19,464 31,890 Arlington
19,130 31,754 Waltham
19 31,505 Watertown
18,422 30,632 Everett
18,219* 29,979* Quincy
*1996 -87 salaries - Negotiations not completed for 1987 -86
TEACHER SALARIES
LEXINGTON'S POSITION AS COMPARED
TO 20 COMPARABLE COMMUNITIES
BACHELORS MASTERS
MINIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM
poft
1987 -1988
5=0%
9TH
9TH
12th
9th
1986 -1987
10TH
10TH
11TH
8TH
1985 -1986
9TH
9TH
9TH
9TH
1984 -1985
8TH
10TH
10TH
10TH
1583 -1984
8TH
11TH
9TH
10TH
1982 -1983
8TH
11TH
10TH
11TH
1981 -1983
7TH
10TH
8TH
9TH
1980 -1981
9TH
10TH
10TH
9TH
1977 --1978
41
7TH
7TH
7TH
3
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BUDGET - PER
PUPIL 1977 --78 - 1987 -88
(Total
Budget - Actual Enrollment as
of 1011
Y ear
Actual Dollars
1977 Dollars
1986 Dollars **
1977 -78
2193
2193
3847
1978 -79
2364
2259
3963
1979 -80
2538
2186
3835
1980 -81
2788
2135
3745
1981 -82
3024
2095
3675
1982--83
3370
2161
3790
1993 -84
3521
2241
3933
1984 -85
3868
2341
4104
1985- -86
4248
2467'
4329
986- -87
4571
2606
4571
1987 --88
4912
N/A
N/A * **
*Using
the 1977 dollars
f rom the
July Urban Consumer
Index as furn by the
United States Bureau of
Labor and
Statistics, Boston
Office (all items)
* *Expressed in 1986 dollars
using
the sane Consumer Pr
Index
** *Requested Preliminary
Budget (Not
including increases
due to salary
negotiations)
Per -Pu it Ex Rend itures A11 Pro rams *
1984 -85
1985 --86
1
Lincoln
5029
5384
1
. 2
Wellesley
4544
4873
3
3
Weston
4479
4762
5
4
Concord
4368
4713
6
5
Westwood
4280
4388
j3
6
Newton
4142
4608
8
7
Brookline
4164
4699
7
8
Carlisle
4105
4972
2
9
LEXINGTON
4030
4358
15
10
Wayland
4013
4476
10
11
Dover
4048
4426
11
12
Bedford
3965
4382
13
13
Waltham
3965
4114
16
14
Arlington
3954
4400
17
5
Watertown
3869
4771
4
16
Winchester
3749
3988
18
1 7
Medford
3637
4531
9
19
Needham
3534
4370
14
19
Belmont
3515
3917
19
20
Milton
3481
3754
20
f' * Ail e }: p en d i Lure made by
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and School Committee for their
students
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Estimated Unbudgeted Expenditures for 1987 -88 as of 10!21187
(by gross categories)
Additional personnel related costs
Transportation (SPED)
Tuition (SPED)
Facilities related costs
Superintendent's Search
Other (known)
Negotiations over 5% (1% 150,000)
Litigation Costs
$145,D00
70,000
53
21,500
30,000
41,000
0 o 0 0 +
$400,500+
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
November 15, 1987, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at 7:30 p.m.
Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr, Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney;
Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs. Snow, Executive
Clerk, were present.
Mr. Eddison welcomed Mr. White, as the new Town Manager, noting
that he had started his first day on the job with an early morning
meeting. He added that he looks forward with high expectation to a
successful tour of duty.
PUBLIC HEARING TRANSFER OF STOCK CABLE TV
The Chairman opened the Public Hearing on a petition for approval
of transfer of stock from Adams- - Russell Cableservices -Lex . , Inc. to
Cablevision Systems, Inc.
Lonna Garaf ano , Director of Public Affairs for Cablevisi Systems
presented the petition: She gave information on Cablevisions
operational procedures, offerings and scope of service to accommodate
needs of citizens and local governments in more than 200
municipalities.
Data on the financial background of Cablevision was outlined and
Ms. Garafano assured the Board that the company would continue in sound
financial condition.
Mr. McSweeney, Selectman Liaison to the Cable TV and
Communications Advisory Committee, gave a summary of the committee's
report on the application. He expressed appreciation for the efforts
put forth in preparation of the report and listed the committee members
as follows:
Frank DiGiammarino, Chairman; Kenneth Arnold, Stella Liu, Theodore
Mairson, William Spencer, Martha Stanton, John Ward.
Mr. McSweeney read the recommendations of the Committee that the
vote to transfer the license be postponed pending satisfactory answers
and clarification of several items, including questions on whether
Cablevision's financial plan would indicate rate increases; need for
additional information in Cablevision's application (Form 100)
relative to terms and conditions of the present license; and evidence
that Adams Russell has performed in the areas of free services and the
Institutional trunk, Public Access, and customer relations, as
promised.
Julian Bussgang, 2 Forest Street, summarized concerns based on his
review of financial documents relating to the proposed acquisition. He
noted the lack of projection of future finances in the light of debts
to he incurred. He advised that for full understanding of the
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financial standing of Cabl ev i s i on , pro forma statements for the ten
years covered by the loans from General Electric Credit Corp. be
furnished. According to Dr. Bussgang's reading, Cablevision's new
investment would require financing by subscribers by increase of fees.
He recommended that the financial status of Cablevision be stated and
reviewed because of its implications to Lexington,
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In response to M McSweeney, Ms. Garafano stated that
Cablevision's application on Form 100 had been as complete as the
application form had required. She stated that there would be no rate
increases attributable to the transfer transaction.
Mr. Ma i rson pointed out that the applicati form calls for a full
description of all services to he provided, which was lacking.
Robert Nasson, 44 Golden Avenue referred to the Mass. Cable
Commission directive that his area should be serviced and stated that
no such action had been taken by Adams-Russell, as promised. He felt
that Adams - Russell had ignored the requirement that the entire Town
must be serviced and asked for the Selectmen's assistance in the
matter.
Wendy Thompson, Lexington Public Schools Cable Specialist, noted
excellent productions and valuable training to her students with the
cooperati of Adams- Russell staff= She acknowledged that there are
problems still to he solved, but felt that in terms of assistance, the
A/R production department and technicians had been of great help.
Dr. Bussgang said that through its financial covenant with
Cablevision, GECC would have implied control and that Cablevision, in
order to meet its loan would be forced to increase rates. Ms. Garafano
again refuted that there would be a rate hike for that reason.
Mr. Marshall said that it was of concern to the Selectmen what the
rate for the basic Gable package would be and asked for a guarantee
that it would remain stable.
Mr. McSweeney noted Adams Russell's negotiations with the
Arlington Cable TV Committee, in recognition of the difficulties in
servicing Golden Avenue, Bowman Street and Patricia Terrace. He said
that Arlington would he willing to provide service to those streets, as
has been done with sewer and plowing. Mr. McSweeney suggested that -the
Board give Arlington permission to do so.
John Ward, Cable & Communication Committee member, asked if local
Lexington channels would be available to the residents of the three
streets and Mr. McSweeney responded that they would.
Mr. McSweeney asked that the recommendations of the Cable
Committee be transmitted to Cablevision and that the list of items in
question be addressed before consideration of the transfer. Mr.
Chandler said work is proceeding on the list of issues and that he
hoped the transfer of stock would not be held up.
Mr. Ma i rson noted Adams-Russell's past promises to fulfill
commitments regarding the Institutional loop, public access, and
customer relations which were not kept. He asked that the Selectman
would assist in getting assurance of better performance by requiring
completion of items before the year's end.
Ms. Garafano asked for any continuance of the Hearing before the
end of the year, rather than early January, so as not to prevent
implementation of the transfer.
Mr. Marshall suggested that the list of items to be completed be
drawn up, with penalties imposed for those not completed by January 1. ••'�
Ms. Garafana will have a timetable drawn up by Dec. 81, 1887, with
penalties to be imposed for non-performance.
It was agreed that the Hearing would be continued to December
14th, with an agreement on items of concern submitted by that time.
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Ms. Garafano indicated that due to a conflicting appointment,
Cablevision would be represented by someone else.
William Spencer of the Cable Committee asked that appropriate
financial people from Cablevision confer with the Committee or Mr.
Bussgang on issues raised, in addition to the items listed by the Cable
Committee.
Ms. Garafano stated that a program of completion of items will be
submitted within a week and that she will have been in touch with the
Cable Comm
Mr. Dailey added that Cablevision's intent regarding fees for the
basic package also be documented, based on Adams - Russell's promise to
keep the rates within reason.
Dr. Bussgang asked the Cablevision also supply a list of other
municipalities in situations similar to Lexington's, for reference.
Issues to be addressed by Cablevision in its report to the Cable
Comm were summarized as follows:
Financial information, including. loan terms and projections for
ten years of financial operations and revenues necessary to satisfy
debt obligations;
A schedule of dates for addressing concerns regarding the
Institutional Loop, Public Access an& customer relations, with
penalties for non - perf ormance by deadlines established;
Assurance that the basic cable rate will remain stable;
Agreement on future performance criteria;
A listing of other communi in which Cablevision has taken over
franchises, to be asked for references.
The Hearing was adjourned to December 14, 1887, at 7:30 p.m.
After a brief recess, the meeting was reconvened.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that American
Cable Systems of Arlington be contacted regarding the provision of
cable service to Lexington residents of Golden Avenue, Bowman Street
and Patricia Terrace.
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the Selectmen's
Meeting on October 28, 1887, were approved as corrected.
PRCCLAMATICN, HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim
December 10, 1387, as Human Rights Day in Lexington, as requested by
Amnesty International, and to urge Lexington citizens to write letters,
sign petitions or take other action in defense of non - violent
"Prisoners of Conscience" around the world.
REVIE OF .REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Mrs Eddison referred to a computer error in the FY87 reevaluation
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of certain properties in East Lexington which resulted in incorrect
coding and high valuations. The error had been discovered in the
process of review of requests for abatements by the owners.
It was noted that the time period within which abatements can be
granted by the Town has expired, and that an Act of the State
Legislature will be required to reimburse the property owners.
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Representative Doran has agreed to file such a bill.
An article must be inserted in the Warrant for the 1988 Annual
Town Meeting to petition for the State procedure.
Mr. Marshall felt it most important, in the interest of preservin
the integrity of computer procedures used by the Town, to restore faith
by making restitution publicly for the properties identified.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reserve a
space in the Warrant for the 1988 Annual Town Meeting to petition the
General Court for a Act to allow the Town to rebate a portion of the
FY87 Real Estate Taxes paid by a group of homeowners in the East
Lexington section who were inadvertently overtaxed.
CONSENT AGENDA
BEANO LICENSEP ELKS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of the B =P.O.Elks, #2204, 959 Waltham Street, for renewal
of its license to conduct Beano games on Tuesdays, during the ensuing
year.
EETENSIQN OF HOURS VERSAILLES
Upon emotion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
request of Isaac Dray for extension of hours of service of alcohol at
Versailles Restaurant, 1777 Mass. Avenue, to 1:08 a.m. on December 811
1987, New Years Eve. mo w
CENTRAL AMERICA SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
Mr. Eddison referred to a letter from Howard A. Smith of the
Central America Sister City Committee, in which the Committee requested
the Selectmen's endorsement of two procedures proposed: to hold a
panel discussion in Cary Hall on Central American problems; and to seek
financial support from the private sector for a trip by five members of
the Committee to inspect areas in Central America being considered.
Mr. Marshall said he would prefer not to act on the proposal for
solicitation of funds and would encourage the Committee to make the
request to the Town Moderator,
The Board concurred with this position. The Chairman will write
to Mr. Smith giving permission to use Cary Hall on December 11th, and
requesting that the question on seeking financial support from citizens
be referred to the Moderator.
NEGOTIATIONS TOWN MANAGER
Mr. Cohen reported that agreement had been reached with Mr. White
in three areas: a salary of $65,OOO /year for the first year, with
annual review, provision of a Town car; and payment of expenses for
moving to Lexington.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the
terms of an Agreement with Richard J. White, Town Manager, as outlined
by flown Counsel. All other terms of his employment will be consistent
with those for other Town employees,
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Mr. Eddison referred to the latest Lexington Arts Calendar,
published and distributed by the Lexington Council for the arts. He
said he had been repeatedly impressed by the excellent work done by the
Counsel under the leadership of Kerry Brandin and wished to publicly
commend Mrs. Brandin and her members for their efforts.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
9:20 p.m.
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A true record, Attest; l
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Executive Clerk
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i SELECTMEN�S
Novemb 23 1 987
A regular mee t i n y o f t he Bo ard of Selectmen was held on Monday
November 23, 1987 in the Sel ec tmen
s Meeting Room Taman O f f i c e
B u i l d i n g , at 7:30 p . m . Chairman Edd • -
��arr, Mr. � �zley , Mrs, Smi
Mr McSweeney; Mr White Taman Manager; Nr . Cohen, Town C o u n s e l ; Mr
Snow, Executi Clerk were p resent .
LINCOLN STREET F I ELF SNOW DISPOSAL
Linn Wilson of the Lincoln street Subcammi t tee of the Recreation
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Committee met with the Board for
discussion of the concerns of her
committee about the dumping of large amoun tt - �
of _now an the Li ncoln
Street Field area. She
explained tha long range plans for the f
include landscaping and plantings ar a � el ��
which would be in j eopardy dec _and arrd �� t�i� n tie park i r,S l�� t
because of the high salt content i
snow, She requested that . the DPW find an al the
dumpi ternate �� to far snow
A memo from Richard Sp i er � LPN Dire r e
11 - � star , ou tl i n i r :S snow removal operat and listing
areas from which snow is taken to Lincoln
Street was noted, Estimates of additional
costs and time involved and
equipment/manpower needed to remove the
Larrdf i 11, mere noted, ted, Nr, . S , • snow to the Hartwell Avenue
� � er s saw a d d i t i o n a l ca s t s o f $4 00 0 er
�..■ S t a rm to change the operati to Hartwell A p
Mr. White suggested that the enue site
e �� tuat3 on be moni tored and tha
thought be given to relocation of the proposed parking lot so as to
resolve the situation, The DPW could work with the Recreation
C o m m i t t e e to come to o s e n s i t i v e solutio to the concerns of both
agencies,
Up mo ti o n du ly made and seco i
Town Manager and the LPN t t was noted to autho the
a work with the Recreation Committee to wor
out a s o l u t i o n and to attempt to resolve t� k
regarding di �po�al of snow at the a concerns of the Committee
Lincoln Street Recreation area.
MINUTES
Up m duly made and seconded, i t was voted t o appro=,re as
Presented, the minutes o f the Sel ec tmen , s Meeting an November Z c -, R
APPOINTMENT TO D . A . C .
The resume o f Daniel Roos, wha had b a .
been recommended canrrmen ded far member sh 1 r
on the Design A d v i s o r y Committee, was r e� •
Roos hay a �tran hack background � e��ed. It was noted that ��r .
Eddi S S and i n Engineering and Transportati
on urged the Eoard s approval Of Mr and � :r
Upon m o t i o n duly - - �aas� appointment,
made an seconded, it was v oted t o app r
appoi rrfen t of I�ar� i el �z� =a� , �S Baskin Road, � p o,�e t, �e
om�rr i t t ee for a term _ expire o �d # t o the Design Ad�� i �.c= r ��
to on September 30, 1
RENEWAL OF L I OUOR LICENSES
Upon rr'a t i a n du l v made and seconded
apF = i cat i one for renewal , i t was voted to a ewal of Liquor Licenses for the ennu n _�
follows: ensu u ear, as
Lexi nSton Lodge of Elks #220
9W9 N Cc {rV f s c +f L ex i n9tOrl I ric,
al thane Street -� _
20 W S t r eet
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OTHER LICENSE RENEWALS ded
se��n , it was voted to approve
Upon mo duly made and
applications
f renewal of the following f the ensuing Y ear.
COMMON VICTUALLER ,
' Restaurant Chadwick ' s
Arty 903 Waltham Street
177 Mass. Avenue
Lexington Lodge of Elks #2204
959 Waltham Street
Le Bellecour
10-12 Muzzey Street
Peking Gardens
27031 Waltham Street
Versailles Restaurant
1777 Hass, Avenue
Denny's Restaurant
433 Bedford Street
ENTERTAINMENT
Tara Lexington
727 Marrett Road
COMMON CARRIER
Dee Bus Service
54 Orchard Street
West Concord, MA
Boston Tours
39 Arcadia Street
Waltham, MA
CLASS I
Lawless Mawhinney Motors Inc.
531 Marrett Road
Friendly Ice Cream Corp.
60 Bedford Street
Mar io's
1733 Mass. aVenue
Tara Lexington
727 Marrett Road
Yangtze River Restaurant
31 -23 -25 Depot Square
INNKEEPER
Tara Lexington
727 Marrett Road
CLASS III
John P. Carroll Company Inc.
31 Allen Street
ELECTION SCI�EDULE
schedulin of the Town election on March
Mr. White referred to the h next Bar
7th and the
Presidential Primary Election on March 3t Y
"�n had ���ured in 1973 and 193 and 1934,
noting that the same situate. a surface at that
He wanted
to make the Board aware of problems which may
• the State ma soon pass legislation to allow
time. He reported that Y
Towns to reschedule local elections. the Board of
Bebe � a r
�` llick Town Clerk, was present and informed
difficulty in getting Election Workers for two
her concerns regarding cif Y �
ive da s and problems with reassembling Precinct Boxes after
consecut Y
them for the following day. She noted
the Town election to ready w i�,h would become more
procedures h
F involved with absentee voting, �
difficult if d ubled.
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She saw the advantage of getting the two elections over with if
the tradition of having the Town election on the first Monday in March
is followed but noted the time needed late at night to prepare for the
second election and questioned the impact on the schools, which are
used as polling places. She felt that voters would be opposed to
elections on two daps in a row and gave percentages for voter turnout
for '76, 1 80 1 , and '84.
If the State legislation passes, Towns could call elections
anytime from February 1 to May 1.
Mr. Eddison thanked Mrs. Fallick for the information presented,
noting that no decision on the Town election date would be made that
night since the Sill had not yet passed.
USS LEXINGTON/ LIENS , CLUB MEMORIAL
Peter DiMatteo was present to show a plan of the USS
Lexington /Lions Club memorial, revised as to its location on the
grounds of the Visitor's Center. Mr. DiMatteo noted the November 14th
meeting at the site at which time alternate locations had been
discussed. The new plan was basically the same as the original except
for a more dense background of shrugs and trees.
Bill Fitzgerald, speaking on behalf of the Lions Club and the USS
Lexington Association, indicated that both groups had been willing to
accept the new location.
John Davies, Chairman of the Historic Districts Commission,
reported on the Commission's endorsement of the latest location and
layout of the six monuments, with a flagpole in the center. No
position on lighting had been taken pending submission of a more
precise plan. The Commission had also been pleased with the new
location.
Margery Battin, Chairman of the Lexington Center Committee, said
that the three L.C.C. members who had been present on November 14th
concurred with the new location as being best for the Town and for the
memorial itself.
John Frey, Chairman of the Design Advisory Committee, echoed the
H.D.C. recommendations and felt that the memorial was better placed in
the new location, with the church steeple in the background:
Herb Grossimon, President of the Historical Society said the three
H.S. members present on the 14th had preferred the original siting but
would not object to the new location.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
revised plans for the USS Lexington Memorial, as submitted.
Mr. McSweeney asked that the Lions Club be commended for its
efforts and for its work in cooperation with all Town agencies. Mr.
Eddison expressed the appreciation of the Board for the Club's
contribution to the Town.
Mrs. Smith said she' saw the project as another example of citizens
working hard on a worthwhile project but was concerned about the future
use of the Buckman Meadow, if other such proposals are put forwards
She suggested that a policy and guidelines be drawn up for use of that
land, as recommended by the Lexington Center Committee.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the
Selectmen will develop policies and guidelines for the future
acceptance and placement of memorials in the public land and buildings
in the Center. An overall plan for the use and appearance of the
Centers public lands will be developed, Guidelines for memorials
should consider but not be limited to:
. the subject; its relevance and importance to Lexington
. the sponsor
. sire and design
. the appropriateness of the site, both visually and h
MEETING SCHEDULE
It was agreed that the Board will meet on December 7, 14, 31, and
January 4th, with no meeting on December 28th.
CONSENT AGENDA
SEWER ABATEMENT
Upon motion duly rude and seconded, it was voted to approve the
abatement of Sewer charges in the amount of $63.79, for property awned
by John Brogan, 846 Waltham street, which is not connected to Town
sewer.
ONE DAY LICENSE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted-to approve the
application of St . Br i g i d' s Parish for a One Day Liquor License on New ...�
Year's Eve., to 1:08 a.m. for a party to be held in Kielty Hall, 3009
Mass. Avenue.
SEWER & WATE DEFERMENTS
Upon motion duly made
deferments of betterments,
Water Betterment Acct,
Sewer Betterment Accts
Sewer Betterment Acct.
Sewer Betterment Acct.
Sewer Betterment Acct
Sewer Betterment Acct,
CHARGE TO HATS II
and seconded, it was vo
as requested by Mary E.
#1560, Map 16 Lot 48A,
*9810, Map 16 Lot 48A,
#9211, Map 16 Lot 47,
#9384, Map 16 Lot 8,
#9399, Map 16 Lot 9
#9380, Map 16 Lot 48A,
ted to approve
Carroll, as follows:
$938.00
$5,765.78
$1,134.37
$813.14
$5,946.53
$3,954.14
Mr= Eddison referred to a proposed Charge to HATS II, which had
been distributed to the Selectmen. He noted that it would be helpful
to have approval by the four towns involved of the draft charge by
December 18th, the next HATS meeting date.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 - 0, with Mrs.
Smith abstaining from voting, to approve the draft Charge to the
Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS II), as presented.
SCHOOL COMMITTEEfSELECTMEN 135 _ _. _ M M E EETING
II 111111 IIII�Ii�1��� PPPI�IPIil�pl�llll
Mrs Eddison spoke of the scheduling of a joint meeting of the
School, Committee and Selectmen, scheduled for December 5th. Because
members of the Finance Committees had preferred another date because of
a conflict, effort had been made to reschedule.
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Since that could not be worked out, the Chairmen of the Finance
Committees will not attend but will have representation of their
committees at the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 0 by roll
call vote, Mr. Edd i son , - Mr . Dailey, I }Mr ,tm i th , Mr. o McSweeney, to
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into Executive Session fiat discussion of matters of collective
bargaining and litigation with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
9:15 p.m.
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Executive Clerk
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