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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-12-BOS-min' a SELECTMEN'S MEETING r W December 7, 1987 r A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, December 7, 1987, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk, were present. PUBLIC HEARING, N.E.T9 & T L GRASSLAND,STREET Mr. Eddison opened the public hearing on the petition of the New England Telephone Company for permission to place conduit in Grassland Street. William Daley, representing the Telephone Company, explained that the conduit would be connected to an existing pole to service 8 new homes on Philbrook Terrace. There being no further coments in favor or in opposition, the hearing was declared closed.. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans and orders of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company for a grant of location for approximately 20 feet of conduit to be placed in Grassland Street, on the southerly side at existing pole 849, easterly then southerly, to Philbrook Terrace, PUBLIC HEARING, BOSTON EDIS CN_.COMPANY, GRASSLAND STREET A public hearing on the petition of the Edison Company for permission to place conduit in Grassland Street was opened by the Chairman. Carol McManus, representing the Edison Company, explained that the conduit, connecting to an existing overhead poke, was necessary to service lots #1 through #8 on Philbrook Terrace. There being no statements in favor or in opposition, the hearing was declared closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans and orders of Boston Edison Company for a grant of location for approximately thirty-six feet of conduit to be placed in Grassland Street, approximately 151 feet southeast of Payson Street, PUBLIC HEARINGs BOSTON EDISON COMPANY BOWMAN STREET Mr. Eddison opened the public hearing on the petition of the Edison Company for permission to install conduit in Bowman Street. Ms. McManus explained the need for the work to provide service to a sewer pump located off Bowman Street. There being no comments in favor or in opposition, the Chairman declared the hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans and orders of Boston Edison Company for a grant of location for approximately forty -five feet of conduit to be placed in Bowman Street, northerly approximately 155 feet northwest of the Lexington /Arlington Town line. APPOINTMENT TO COUNCIL ON AGING Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the appointment by the Town Manager of Susan Nordemo, 443 Bedford Street, to tree' Council on Aging, for a term of office to expire on June 1, 1389. ...2 HANDICAPPED ACCESS HARRINGTON SCHOOL Mr. White reported on procedures necessary for compliance with the regulations of the Architectural Barriers Board for the polling place at the Harrington School (Precinct 1 }. Renovations to the school will not be completed until September of 1988, thus a variance from the regulations was requested and received. He asked for approval of a notice to Precinct 1 voters informing them of the reasons for the variance and offering assistance with access for voting if necessary. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the sending of a notice to voters of Precinct 1, from the Board of Selectmen, as follows: "A variance to the regulations of the Architectural Barriers Board {958 CMR Section 48.82 {3 }C} has been granted for the above polling place (Harrington School) relating to door width. A 94 inch clearance is available; a 84 inch clearance is required. Full compliance with the regulations is anticipated by September 1, 1988, when school renovations are completed. For further information; assistance with access for voting; or application to vote at an alternate location, contact the Town Clerk's Office, 852 - 8500." Board of Selectmen MINUTES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting on November 9, 1987. Mrs, Smith who had been absent from that meeting, abstained from voting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meeting on November 18, 1987, as presented. RENEWALS, LIDVOR LICENSES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the applications for renewal of Liquor Licenses for the ensuing year for the following establishments: Lexington Liquor Mart, 58 Bedford Street The Hartwell House, 94 Hartwell Avenue LICENSE RENEWALS {Other} Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve applications for renewal of Common Victualler; Coin Operated Game Machines; Common Carrier; and Innkeeper Licenses for the ensuing year, as follows; Common Victualler Bel Canto Restaurant 211 Mass. Avenue Cory's of Lexington 28 Waltham Street Hartwell. House, Inc. 94 Hartwell Avenue The Coffee Connection, Inc. 1729 Mass. Avenue Friendly Ice Cream Corporation 1080 Wa -1tham Street Muffin House d /bfa Pewter Pot 1710 Mass. Avenue .w* The Kitchen 363 Mass. Avenue Selectmen's Meeting -3- December 7, 1987 t Coin 012erated Video Game Machines Josiah Hayden Recreation Centre, Inc. {4} 24 Lincoln Street Lexington Lodge of Elks #3204 (2) 999 Waltham Street Common Carrier James H. McCarty Limousine Service, Inc.. P.C. Box 337, Leo3minster, MA .4 Innkee er WHH Company d /b /a Battle Green Motor Inn 1720 Mass, Avenue SIP Acton Catchpenny Ltd. 440 Bedford Street Mrs, Smith urged that criteria for licensing of coin -op video game machines be developed. The Town Manager will prepare guidelines. TOWN CELEBRATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the following as members of the Town Celebrations Subcommittee, for terms of office to expire on June 34, 1988: Marilyn McWeeney �J3 Concord Avenue John R. Holt 803 Mass. Avenue Dawn E. McKenna 3584 Mass. Avenue Mary Ann McKenna 47 Bridge Street CONSENT AGENDA EXTENSION OF HOURSA SHERATON LEXINGTON INN Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the request of Robert Savio Manager, for extension of hours on Friday, December 18, Saturday, December 19th and Thursday, December 31st to 1:BJ a.m. It was also voted to ratify the poll vote of December 3 1987, approving extension of hours at the Lexington Sheraton Inn on Friday, December 4, 1987, to 1:08 a.m. COMMITMENT OF CYCLE 9 WATER CHARGES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the commitment of Cycle 9 Water Charges for the month of December 1987, in the amount of $41, B23.97 . COMMITMENT OF SEWER WATER CHARGES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the commitment of Final Sewer & Water Charges for the month of November, 1987, in the amount of $4,824.181 I -W4- COMMITMENT OF STREET OPENING PERMIT FEES PE Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ap prov e Opening PP a the commitment of Street � p g Permit Fees in the amount of $125.00. PETITI N.E.T. & T. POLE REMOVAL PLEASANT STREET Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve ppro a the petition, plans and orders of New England Telephone & Telegraph Ole o p graph Company for removal of one P n Pleasant Street, on the northerly side approximately 160' ± easterly of Worthen Road, ABATEMENT SEWER REVENUE r 647 LCWELL STREET Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve es for property a et e abatement of sewer charges p p y t X47 Lowell Street, P. Morashio, in the amount of $136.73. The property s not connected netted to Town sewer and therefore exempt from the Sewer User Charge. SELECTMEN SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING It was agreed that the Board will meet with the School Comm` and Finance Committees on W Committee Wednesday, January 6th at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. LQ . U .. I . TY SHARI NAG COMMITTEE The Equity Sharing Committee had reported receipt of State Fundi 00o for p n ing in the amount of ��� : a study of the concept by Abt Associations, A contract has been signed b Abt. � y Associates and is being reviewed by Town Counsel, LEXHAB MUNROE SCHOOL FEASIBILITY STUDY Chairman William Hays of LexHAB and members Marshall Derby and Don Wilson met with the Board fo discussion of LexHAB's proposal for a feasibility study of the use of Munroe School for affordable housing. Mr. Hays referred to LexHAB's role with respect to Muzze its responsibility to advance P y, plus y nce the supply of affordable housing in the Town. In consideration of the latter, LexHAB wished to ursu p e the Possibility of providing housing at Munroe School. The Zan would t p uld be to present a proposal o Town Meeting which would lack definitive information and to aks for funds for a feasibility tud noted that Le � y . Mr. Derby Y y LexHAB would hope to gather information on the status of leases of current tenants at Munroe and to work with them regarding possible relocations. Mr. White pointed out that a study of four vacant school the Town is being conducted by Stockard & Engler at a cost of 35,000. He proposed that Munroe be included in this study. Y Mr. Hayes noted that LexHAB has certain concerns for Munroe i.e. whether it could accommodate a high proportion of 2- and 3-- bedroom units, which have been shown to be a lack at Muzze and to asy certain its feasibility for conversion. Mr. Derby listed positive aspects of Munroe, such as roximit to p on. the Center and public trans ortati p y t Mr. Hays felt that a study of Munroe should contain information •• matron on the number of units which could be created and at what cost; Selectmen's Meeting --5- December 7, 1 987 whether additional units could be placed on the site, without adversely impacting the neighborhood; the financial viability of the various development options.; and the amount of land which would be open to the Town for recreational purposes. LexHAB would hope to So forward with the study as satin as Town Meeting approved and felt that more information was needed for Munroe than would be provided in the Engler study of the other four schools. Mr. White felt that these concerns could be accommodated in a comprehensive study of the four school sites, plus Munroe, as well as they could be in a single study. Mr. Hays was not in favor of this concept because of the uniqueness of Munroe, an existing building, and the matter of relocating occupants. Tina Forbes of Arts/Lexington, introduced Bob Anderson, Arts /Lexington Board member who read a statement of benefits provided by the group and asked consideration of i t s c o n t r i b u t i o n to the Town as a valuable cultural resource. Elaine Dratch listed alternatives for housing which she felt should be explored, rather than Munroe. Ann Taylor, parent of two children attending classes, spoke in favor o f keeping the school as an art center, and felt that there was no other suitable , accessible location in the Town for Arts /Lexington . Mr, Marshall said that he did not see Lex HAB' s request to present to Town Meeting the question of a study to enlighten on the feasibility of Munroe as a controversial decision for the Selectmen. Mrs. Smith agreed, based on the issue of options, and said she could support such a request from a hard working Board, such as LexHAB. She saw many problems with conversion of Munroe to housing but would be willing to Fold it in with other options in the current study, but not as the subject of a single study. Mr. Eddi son said he also would favor a feasibility study but only as included i n the Engler study. He felt however, that weight should be given to the cultural asset represented by Arts /Lexington , when no alternative site is known to exist in Town. Mr. White felt that Engler could accompl i sh the study including Munroe in time for a report to Town Meeting, but excluding the relocation issue. Mr. Hays said that LexHAB would need to explore as to whether the proposed comprehensive study could adequately address its concerns- about Munroe. Mr. Marshall said he supports r e s e r v i n g a space in the Warrant for a feasibility study of Munroe, which could be withdrawn if the Engler study fills Lex HAB ` s needs. Mr. White will confer with the Engler Firm about expanding the scope of the study. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reserve space in the Warrant for the 1988 Town Meeting for an article on Lex HAB r s requested Munroe Feasibility Studv, , and to request that the Town Manager confer with LexHAB to define the scope of information which could be provided on Munroe in the Engler Y so as to ascertain if the A r t i c l e is needed. It was ai o voted to reserve space in the Warrant for an inclusive Article regarding the p r o v i s i o n of affordable hous.i fIy. 4�6_ TRAFFIC SAFETY _ COMMITTEE RE PORTS Peter Chalpin, Chairman, and Eric Clarke member of the Traffi c Safety Advisory Committee were present for review of several traffic related requests and the committee's recommendations on each. CROSSWALK HANCOCK CLARKE HOUSE Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for installation of a crosswalk on Hancock Street, at the Hancock- Clarke House, as requested by Marjorie Blanchard, Lexington Historical Society, CROSSWALK CARY LIBRARY Mrs Chalpin reviewed the recommendation of the Traffic Committee on the request of the Lexington Center Committee that the crosswalk on Mass. Avenue at Clarke Street be relocated to connect directly from the front of Cary Library to the Visitors Center. The Committee agreed that the new placement of the crosswalk would tend to decrease jaywalking in the area and recommended that the request he approved. Frank Fields, Town Engineer, estimated a cost of $2,100,00, including manpower, for the work involved. Mr. Marshall suggested that the crosswalk would be more well used extending from the library to the side of Meriam Street nearest the Center proper= Discussion continued on the uestion of whether pedestrians � p runs would really utilize the crosswalk and Mr. Dailey recommended leaving it at ... its present location. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to deny the request of the Lexington Center Committee for relocation of the crosswalk as described above, TOPER RE UEST *105 BURLINGTON STREET The request of Mr.& Mrs. Toper for installation of signs warning motorists of a blind driveway and the presence of children and the recommendations of the Traffic Committee on the requests were reviewed. Mr. Chalpin reported that two "Caution Children" signs are now in Place near the Toper home at #105 Burlington Street and that also there is a "Blind Driveway" sign a few houses away. The Committee recommended denial of the request for additional signs but that the existing "Blind Driveway" sign at #97 Burlington Street be changed to read "Blind Driveways ". Mr. & Mrs. Toper ha4 also requested information on procedures to request extension of sidewalk from Kenneen Park towards Forth Street, The Committee suggested that they be advised to petition the Board of Selectmen for consideration during the FY90 Budget process, Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee on the requests of Mr. & Mrs. George Toper, 105 Burlington Street, as stated above. Selectmen's Meeti -7- December 7, TRAFFIC S I GLL RE CdEST MEN 18 SISTERS ACADEMY Mr. . Chal i n rep orted on the request of the Armenian Sisters � P parents Acadern= for installation of traffic signals o n Mass Avenue at � 1 Pelham Road, because of the difficulties encountered by motorists exiting Pelham from the school. He noted the limited sight distance to the left caused b {) a curve on Mass. Avenue and the visual obstruction caused by homes near the intersection. He added, however, that it is not a h i g h accident location, despite these problems. The Committee recommended that the request for traffic signals or a flashing beacon be denied on the basis that none of the traffic signal warrants are satisfied for these inst allations. It was recommended that , in v i e o f the difficulties in leaving Pelham Road, that the existing warni sign be replaced by one reading "Vehicles Entering Right", using white letters on a red background and that a "Stop" sign be installed on Pelham Road. It was suggested that parents use alternate routes when leaving the academy i.e. E1 i o t Road and Tavern Lane and that the school or parents group consider retaining a Police Detail during peak hours. Several parents and the Academy Principal Sr. Al pho n sa were present and emphasized the hazards met when turning left onto Mass. Avenue. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Adv i so r V Committee on the requests o f parents of students and staff members of the Armenian Sisters' Academy, as stated above* .. GUARD RAIL MASS , AVE,/SCHOOL STREET HILT Mr. Chalp i n reported on the recommendations of the Tfaf f i c Committee that the request of James Hi l ton 2545 Mass, Avenue for a g uard rail be approved, because of the danger that cars traveling down School Street, which ends apposite Mr. Hilton home, could mistakenly enter his property, The C o m m i t t e e also recommended i n s t a l l a t i o n of a "Stop" sign on School Street at Mass. Avenue and installation of a 9, 000 lumen HPS street light, to illuminate the intersection as well as the guard rail. Mr. Edd i so n suggested that a r e f l e c t i v e sign might be s u f f i c i e n t to warn School Street traffic. Mr. Hilton felt that because cars travel at a high rate of speed, reflectors would not deter therm, Mr Marshall was in favor of reflectors on a guard rai Upon moti duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept, as stated above, the recommendations of the Traffic Saf Advi sory Corrtrii t tee i n response to the request of James Hilton, 5243 Mass. Avenue, that a guard rail, wi th reflectors, be installed in front of his home. SCOTT ROAD MRS 'r' USAH Mr, Chal p i n reviewed the request of Patricia L, Yu sah , g Scott Road, that a "Caution Children" si be instal on Scott R oad and the Traffic Committee's recommendation that the request be denied, since the warran for such a sign are not satisfied in that location Upon motion duly made and seco n ded , it was vo ted to accept the r r ecomffrien da t i o n of the Traffic Safet Adv 3 so r rY Corrfm i t t ee as stat above, w 8_ i EA STREETS POLHILL ••r' Mr. Chalpin recapped discussion at a meeting f the Traff h P � Safety Comm with Joseph Polhill and other area residents regarding concerns expressed about traffic at the Hancock Street Rotary nd on Adams Street. y Regarding the Hancock Street Rotary, Mr. Polhill asked f installation of a sign to control all entrances r rances to the rotary per Mass. Law which requires vehicles entering a traffic circle to yield to traffic already on the circle. The Traffic Committee recommended installation of three "Rotary Traffic" signs on the rotary to eliminate confusion as to who has the right -of -way. It was noted that a "Yield" sign at that location would not he warranted. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory p y d zsory Committee that "Rotary Traffic" signs be installed on the Hancock Street Rotary, Mr. Chalpin gave the recommendations ndations of his Committee on the concerns of area residents regarding speeding and truck traffic on Adams Street. The Committee had advised that enforcement of the speed limit be increased. With reference to noise caused the h o i n over y heavy vol of truck traffic going er loose manholes, the Committee had alerted the DPW to inspect and, if necessary, repair them. The issue of truck P ck traffic, mainly generated by the Quinn- Perkins Gravel Co., had also been raised by the residents. Since the requirements of the Mass. DPW for a Truck Exclusion Permit on Adam Mod Street have not changed since 1999 when a similar milar request for exclusion was denied, the group was told that trucks could not be excluded at this time. Mr. Chalpin referenced 1999 correspondence with uire p the State DPW, and the requirement m�ent that truck traffic be rerouted over roads within the same town, which is not possible. The Committee had suggested that residents contact Quinn- Perkins requesting cooperation . in the matter of using other routes g coo p Town. Mrs. Smith felt that such a request should be g y generated b the Mr. Eddison suggested that both the Town and residents contact the gravel company, Mrs. Polhill spoke of oversized trucks which travel on Adams Street which exceed the width of lanes and the resultant hazards to automobile motorists. Mrs. Doherty noted empty trucks on return trips which speed and manhole covers which cause even more noise when hitting p . Mr. Marshall asked Mr. Chalpin if there would be a way o gain an informal sense of whether th ' Y g previous denial of truck exclusion would still stand. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Qty Advisory Committee that manholes on Adams Street be inspected and repaired; that a letter be sent to Quinn Perkins Sand & Gravel Company, requesting its cooperation in the matter of routing trucks on streets other than Adams Street= that the Town Manager request increased Police presence on Adams Street for enforcement of speed l aws; and that another effort be made to obtain a State DPW ban on truck travel on Adams Street. . Selectmen's Meeting -9- December 71 1987 PUBLIC OPINION UESTION 1988 TOWN BALLOT Kay Tiffany and Rachel Rosenblum were present to request insertion on the 1989 Town Election ballot of a non- binding public opinion advisory question regarding a United States /Soviet. Union test ban of nuclear weapons. The petition had been delivered to the Office of the Selectmen with the necessary signatures of ten registered voters, certified by the Town Clerk. Mrs. Tiffany noted that 68 more signatures had been obtained since that time. Mrs. Rosenblum and Mrs. Tiffany explained their reasons for submitting the petition and said it was based on a desire to have Lexington included with other communities in the grass roots effort for a test ban. The State has already accepted and endorsed the concept. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to place the following non- binding public opinion advisory question on the ballot in the next town election: "Shall it be the policy of the people that the United States enter into a bilateral verifiable, comprehensive ban on the testing of nuclear weapons and that our town request: 1. Our Senators and Congresspersons to vote for a test ban, and 2. Our President to negotiate a comprehensive test ban with the Soviet Union immediately." The proponents had no objection to certain revisions for clarification to the question, as suggested. by Mr. Cohen. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - O by roll call vote: Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs, Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for discussion Of matters of collective bargaining and of litigation, with no intent to resume open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was vested to adjourn at 10:35 p.m. A true record, Attest: rion w Executive Clerk !P VO I D 7 MOMIJ 4 i � r s M I P 4 I SELECTMEN'S MEETING f D 14,1 987 A reg ular mee g of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, December 14, 1997, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 7:34 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. APPOINTMENT POLICE OFFICER Chief Furdon, Captain Kilmartin and Captain Taylor of the Police Cept. were present to introduce Brian Spencer, newly appointed Police Officer, to the Selectmen. Chief Furdon commented on Patrolman Spencer's qualifications and background, adding that he was extremely pleased with the caliber of all officers appointed for the past few years. Mr. Eddison and the other members of the Board thanked the Chief and offered congratulations to Officer Spencer on his appointment. CONTINUED HEARING CABLE TV Chairman Eddison opened the continued Public Hearing on approval of the transfer of stock from Adams - Russell Cable Services to Cablevision Systems Corporation. �•• Member' of the Cable TV Advisory Committee were present. Mr. McSweeney reported on a meeting of the Cable TV and . Communications Committee with Cablevision representatives and progress made with submittal to the Committee, information on financial matters and performance, needed before recommendations can he made. He read the Committee's statement to the Board, as follows: "The Lexington Cable Advisory Committee respectfully recommended that the Board of Selectmen postpone a vote on the license transfer to Cablevision Systems Corporation because of its concerns with respect to the applicant's financial capability and performance in other communities. The Committee believes it is prudent and in the Town's hest interests to further evaluate materials that have been submitted by the applicant, to pursue additional areas of inquiry and to receive appropriate assurances from the applicant in the hopes of reaching a level of comfort consistent with recommending to the Board of Selectmen that it vote to approve the transfer." Mr. Mairson suggested that the hearing be continued to January 4th, Mr. McSweeney noted that the Town Manager and Attorney Bronstein of Palmer & Dodge would continue to work with Cablevision and the Committee and asked if a date of January 4th would allow enough time. Mr. White said that Cablevision had requested closure before the first of the year. He noted that he and Attorney Bronstein were confortable with Cablevision's direction and efforts, and suggested that, if agreeable with the Committee and Town Counsel,, the hearing be continued to December 21st, with the option of adjourning to January 4th, if necessary. Mr. Mairson pointed out that the Committee had felt after the December 8th meeting, that postponement to January 4th would be necessary, :WC Ms. Oarafano of Cablevision stated that all information could be provided during the coming week and asked that the Board vote on the transfer on December 31st. Mr. McSweeney asked, if possible, that the Board go along with Cablevision's wishes for a December 21st closure, based an the company's assurance that the requested data will be submitted by then. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn the Public Hearing on transfer of stock from Adams Russell to Cable vision Systems Corporation to December 21, 1987, at 7 :30 p.m., with the option of continuing to January 4, 1338, if necessary. MINUTES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting On November 18, 1987, as presented. Also, it was voted 4 - O, with Mr. Marshall abstaining from voting because of his absence from the meeting, to approve the minutes Of November 33, 1987, as presented. APPOINTMENT - CATV COMMITTEE Mr. Eddison noted the recommendation of the CATV and Communications Advisory Committee that Julian Bussgang he appointed as a member of the Committee, noting his hard work on the transfer process, to date. The Selectmen's Charge to the former Cable Committee had designated a limit of eight members. Mr. Eddison pointed out the need to revise the Charge to allow for Mr. Bussgang as a ninth member. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Julian Bussgang, 3 Forest Street, as a member of the Cable TV & Communication Advisory Committee, for a term to start upon the adoption of a revised Charge to the Committee which will accommodate increased membership. APPOINTMENT - D.A.C. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Elaine Adler, 3 Sunnyknoll Terrace to the Design Advisory Committee, for a term of office to expire on September 30, 19889 RENEWAL OF LICENSES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve applications for renewal of licenses for the ensuing year, as follows: Common Victualler Licenses Brigham's Putnam Pantry 38 Bedford Street 1888 Mass. Avenue Pine Meadows Country Club, Inc, Steve's Ise Cream Cedar Street 1749 Mass. Avenue Middlesex Racquet & Swim Club, Inc. d /b /a The Lexington Club 475 Bedford Street One Meriam 1 Meriam Street r Selectmen's Office - 3-- December 14, 1987 Class I Lexington Toyota Sales, USA, Inc, 449 Mass. Avenue Auto Engineering, Inc. 438 Marrett Road r CHARGE - HATS II Mr. Eddison referred to suggested changes by the Town of Lincoln to his draft 4-Town Agreement and Charge to the reconstituted HATS II Committee. Mr. Eddison's draft had been previously approved, as presented, by Lexington and Bedford. Selectmen. Concord had given approval of the agreement with the Lincoln changes and Bedford Selectmen would be acting on the revisions that evening. He asked the Board's approval of the change in language, which he felt served to improve the Agreement. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 to 4 to approve as revised the HATS II Memorandum of Agreement by and among the towns of Bedford, Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln and to authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Smith abstained from voting because of her involvement with Massport. RESOLUTION OF FRIENDSHIP LUXEMBOURG Eugene Lee was present to request that the Selectmen issue a Resolution of Friendship to the City of Luxembourg, where he will he attending an international academic conference from December 16 to December 22. He asked that the Board approve the Resolution, which he would present to the Mayor of Luxembourg at a City Hall reception. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue i Resolution of Friendship with the City of Luxembourg, Germany n the interest of international friendship and better understanding between people. CONDO CONVERSION BOARD , SPECIAL EMPLOYEES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint all members of the Condominium Conversion Board as Special Municipal Employees s TOWN MANAGER'S AGENDA AMBULANCE FEES INCREASED Mr. White noted that Lexington's ambulance rates at this time are not competitive with those in contiguous towns and recommended increases which would bring them in line and would increase revenues by approximately $25,444. Under his proposal, charges of $60/trip to Semmes, Choate, Lahey Clinic, Winchester and Waltham Hospitals; charges of $75 /trip to Emerson, Sancta Maria, and Mt. Auburn Hospitals; and a charge of $90 /trip to Childrens Hospital would all be increased to a basic charge of $140/ trip. i ... 4 Upon notion duly made and seconded, it was voted to increase ambulance transportation fees as listed above to a basic rata of $140.88 per trip. LEXINGTON CENTER COMMITTEE PARKING STUDY Margery Battin, Chairman of the Lexington Center Committee presented background information leading to the LCC's proposal for a Lexington Center Parking Study to be funded by moneys in the Parkin Meter Fund, and its request that the Selectmen insert an Article in the 1988 Warrant for use of those funds. In its attempt to address the parking problems of the Center as required in the Selectmen's Charge to the Committee, it became PP arent that there was a need to know what parking needs are, where they exist, and how they may be satisfied. She introduced David Wells of the LCC Parking Subcommittee who presented the Committee's recommendation for a professional Parking Survey to include inventory, parking characteristics study; parkin demand analysis, existing and future; identification of deficiencies /recommendations for improvement; estimate of costs for improvements /identification of funding sources; design services related to approved and funded recommendations; and construction related services. The cost of the study was estimated at $30,088 to $35,080. Mr. Wells noted that use of Parking Meter Funds would be subject to Town Meeting approval. Motion was made and seconded for purposes of discussion to insert an Article in the Warrant for the 1988 Annual Town Meeting, requesting use of funds from the Parking Meter Account for a Professional Parking Survey. Robert Domnitz, Meriam Hill Association, asked if a vote to insert the Article in the Warrant indicated endorsement. Based on his observances on the use of parking spaces in the Center, he said he saw no need for use of Parking Meter Funds for a study, and questioned the legality under State law for the use. Mrs. Smith noted that the Board is the only agency which has the authority to insert an Article in the Warrant to allow for consideration by Town Meeting and pointed out that this process does not necessarily indicate support by the Selectmen. Motion having been made and seconded, it was voted to insert an Article in the Warrant for the 1988 Town Meeting requesting use of Parking Meter Funds for a professional study to assess parking problems and needs in the Center and haw they Haight he addressed. RESERVE FUND TRANSFER Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a transfer from the Reserve Fund in the amount of $1, Z O O , 4 0 to Miscellaneous Boards and Committees, as requested by Kerry Brandin, Chairman, Lexington Council for the Arts. INTENT TO LAY OUT PHILIP ROAD Mr. Spiers and Mr. Fields were present for discussion of the Petition for acceptance of Philip Road as a public way, and to request Selectmen's Office -5- December 14, 1987 that the Board vots its intent to lay out the road that evening. Mr. Marshall asked if the low betterment rate for Philip Road, approved on October 19th, could be revised at a later date. Mr. Field responded that it could be, if necessary. Seven old subdivision streets including Philip Road which have never been accepted by the Town, were listed. Question arose as to reasons for the delay in acceptance of Philip Road and Mr. Fields reported that although it had been built to Town standards, it apparently had not been built well by the developer and so had never been accepted. Due to deterioration and escalation of costs, the amount retained by the Town would not cover costs for reconstruction at this time. Board members asked for background information on the 7 streets mentioned above, how bond amounts had been determined and if developers had defaulted. Mr. Marshall asked for exploration of current bonding procedures to ensure that the processes are in line with today's standards. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted its intent to lay out as a public way Philip Road, 1,500± feet from Worthen Road to beyond Goffe Road. A Public Hearing on the petition will be held on Monday, January 25, 1988, at 7:30p.m. CASH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Mr. White informed the Board of his intention to form a Cash Management Committee to address issues concerning collectibles and investments. The Committee would meet quarterly. He asked for volunteers from the Board and from the private sector to serve on the Committee: PINE MEADOWS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to insert an Article in the Warrant for the 1988 Annual Town Meeting requesting transfer from the School Committee to the Board of Selectmen of the Meagherville School Site and to insert an Article in the Warrant relative to purchase of the Pine Meadows Golf Course under Ch. 81B. Mr. Eddison noted the Planning Board's request that two members of the Board of Selectmen be designated as Liaisons who would participate with the Planning Board in discussions of development at Pine Meadows. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to designate Jacquelyn Smith and William Dailey as Selectmen Liaisons to the Planning Board, as requested. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call vote, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of litigation, with no intent to resume open session. 6 - Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. A true record, Attest: � &r i o n.4,21n?' Executive Clerk ro" 0�1 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, December 21, 1987 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:80 p.m. Chairman Eddison, Mr, Marshals, Mr, Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr, McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel,; Mrs, Snow, Executive Clark, were present. J 4� l 1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING .� December 2 1,19 8 7 CATV HEARING CONTINUED Mr. McSweeney recapped events starting in October . when the CATV & Communications Committee commenced its work as advisors to the Selectmen on the process for transfer of license from Adams Russell to Cablevision Systems. He noted that there had been many meetings of the Committee with Cablevision representatives; a public information session on October 22nd, and the opening of the Public Hearing on November 16th, which was continued to December 14th and December 21st because of additional concerns raised. He felt that those issues could be addressed that evening. Dr. DiGiammarino, Chairman of the Cable Committee, read the committee's recommendations of the transfer. The report noted unsuccessful attempts over past years to gain improved service by Adams - Russell, and stated the primary goal of the committee: to ensure the viability of the I -loop while protecting the interests of Lexington subscribers to the A and B cable. In the process of the pursuit of this goal, the committee had become aware of several areas of concern with respect to Ciablevision's suitability as Lexington's cable provider: a financial plan less than desirable for the Town, and Cablevision's less than desirable performance history, even though its record on technical quality is high. The report noted assurances given by Cablevision to offset those concerns as follows: 1. No changes in the Basic Service or rates will be made for eighteen mfonth s following the acquisition. 2. Completion of the installation of the A, B, and ? cable at properly designated buildings, 9. Not more than six months after acquisition, Lexington will be provided with a set of Proof of Performance testing results, 4. Semi- annual performance testing with a penalty clause for lack of performance. 5. Agreement to work with the Cable TV and Communications Advisory Committee to establish an appropriate complaint procedure and to assure alternate delivery of services to the library in the event of failure of the Institutional Network s The draft agreement with Cablevision was amended to reflect these assurances. Sheila Mahoney, 'dice President of Cablevision sai that her farm recognizes the Town's past problems wi th Adams- Russell and is committed to correcting them as evidenced by a :umber of promises beyond Cabl ev i s i on ' s usual agreements with towns. She felt that performance standards can be met with the cooperation of the firm's Engineering Department. r �2w A pledge will be made that the basic service rate will remain unchanged for 18 months in an effort to improve the relationship between the company and the Town. Motion was made and seconded to approve the transfer of the Cable Television License from Adams- Russell Cable Services to Cablevision Systems Corporation. Mr. Dailey referred to the two problem areas pointed out in the Commi report: finances and performance. He recalled promises by Adams Russell officials before its license was approved, to provide service as desired by the Town and the disappointments in several areas which followed. He was concerned with how Cablevision can adequately service the Town and still resolve current problems in other communiti i t serves. He felt that L could be impacted by Cablevision's obligations elsewhere i.e. its Loan agreement with G.E.C.C. and problems and financial troubles in Boston and other communities and that rates here could be driven up to compensate. He foresaw future problems for the Town and asked for additional assurances that they would not arise. Mrs. Smith said she would like an elaboration on the Committee's statement that Cablevision's financial situation is less than favorable for the Town. Dr. DiGiammarino noted Julian Bussgang's explorations which he said had indicated that rate increases and higher penetration resulting in doubled cash -flaw would be essential if Cablevision was to be able .�. to cope with its overall financial obligations. Ms. Mahoney explained Ca blevision's structure with respect to Boston and stated that Cablevision's problems there would not be reflected in its dealings in Lexington. She refuted the Committee's evaluation of Cablevision's level of performance and denied the need for double the cash flow as stated by Dr. Bussgang, Ms. Garofano said that Mr. Dailey's concerns regarding Cablevision's obligations to G.E.C.C. were not warranted. She listed features offered by Cablevision which Adams Russell had not provided and felt that its financial plan had validity. Mr. Ma irson again referred to Dr. Sussgang's conclusions that Cablevision's financial commitments would require double cash flow which he felt would be accomplished by rate increases and repackaging of various cable plans. He pointed out that the 18 month guarantee of stable rate would apply only to tier one, not to tiers one and two as originally understood. He recommended that the transfer be denied. Ms. Mahoney agreed that the rate stabilization would apply to tier one only. Mr. McSweeney said that a major concern of his had been that the rate for basic service be kept low and that there would be only nominal increases for that service over the life of the contract. } He referred to complaints registered at the October Pubyic Meeting about poor customer service by Adams Russell and asked whether there had been improvement. Selectmen meet i riq - -3- December 21, 1987 He also no ted t Adams Ru had r i o t b een pr x -,f i t h submission of the required complaint f o rro and said he {could assume G ablev i s i o would comp w ith the requirement. He urged t t r evised schedu for the Lexington i -Net Pr o i ec t be adher to. Regarding the sweep s y s t e m , he asked f or as that funds would be available for replacement of equipment as needed. Mr. McSween ev fel that the Bo should proceed wit the tr based o n Cat =l ev i e i o n' s commitments. Mr. Edd i so n referred to C:abl ev : -,ion's request for a decision on the transfer before =f an u ar v I s t , but felt t co h ad been o n l v partially resolved. - Fie noted that Mr. Dai lei.= would vote against the tr b o the two i ssues he h brought up earlier and that other members had e.poken - of ' unresolved problems regarding pr i ci n-3 and financial viability$ r Mr. Marshall said he saw no wav t o quickl remed the con s tated. He was pleased with the 18- rate guaran for basic service, commitment to the I n s t i t u t i o n a l cable serv p and other gains and said he would support the transfer and agreement Mr. White n oted that the 11/21 agr eemen t picks up concerns regarding the Basic rate; the I n s t i t u t i o n a l Loop would allow for accelerated perf o rman ce testing wo require Gabl s i on to wo rk tai th the Gable Committee on an improved c o m p l a i n t procedure; and would provide a procedure to ensure alternate delivery of service to the library i n case of failure of the I -Loop . He felt that with time existi constraints, it would be best to vote favorably on the transfer now and recommended that the Cable C o m m i t t e e and Cabl ev i si o n continue t o work to gether on outstanding issues, Motion having been made and seconded, it was voted 4 -- 1, with Mr. Dailey voting in the ,negat to au thor i ie the transfer of license from Adams Russell Gable Serv ices to C:able i e. on Systems Corporation and to appro as ame n ded, the agreement w ith Ga ble} i si on Syst s u bj ect t o rev by To C o u n s e l . Mr. Eddi so n thanked the Cade Committee for its efforts and the many hours of hard work spent in prepari i ts recommendation to the Board, AC WORK PROGRAM, DESIG44 PLAN Mr. Eddi eon referred to the project of preparation of a design plan for Lexington Center and explained the involvement of the Le Center C . o r r i m i t t ee a nd D A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e i t he process, He noted the "Work Program for Design Plan", deg #e.1ooed by the CAC: and introduced John Frey, Chairman, and Norma Bogen, 'gym r o t man and Betsy Whi members � i f the DA : , t,.jh 4 were present, Mr . Frey outlined his corani t tee a proposal for development by a •. co n sultant of a Design P based o a W Pr p re p ared by the DAC:, workins in conjunction with the Historic Districts Commission, and the re LC G . The C-arrm E t ee had felt t ha t because of the time necessary t o dev a Desi Pla it wo uld be n eceecar l to h ire a c on s Ul C an t t d that work under the supervision of the D44C: . ME He listed the objectives of a Desi Plan as follows: To maintain the economic vitalit of the C enter and ins r its compet i veness ; To encourage a distinctive overall character while respecti the hi nature of the Center; . To strengthen the Center's pleasant qualities with =out stifling creative design and marketing innovations, Mr. Frey reviewed the proposed work plan which covered p h a s i n g and scheduling of the work program; Scope of Services.: Phase I (I nventork) and Analysis) and Phase II (Design G u i d e l i n e s ) . Mrs. Ea t t i n , Chairman of the LL C: , stated the en dorsement of her comerti t tee of the CAC proposal, no that Mr. Eddi son had encouraged the revitalization of the DAC and use of its professional design talent in the Town, She felt this s t e p was timely i n k F i etti o f t reconstruction of the burnt out buildings; forthcoming construction of the Minuteman Biket,:av a nd possible offers of memorial gi f is in the Cen ter su as the CUSS Lexin mon ument s.. he E. at the DA C p l a n as a positi step in Lexington s future. Mrs. Smith asked if redesign of Emer v Park an d t Scho o I Admin istration property would he included in the Plan, Mr Eddi son poi nted out the imp of fi est an overall plan with guidelines. The Consultant would not finalize designs but would fo g u i d e l i n e s and make recommendations. . Redesign of these areas wo uld come withi the p urv i ew of the stud withi I i mits . Mr Mar shall said he would su pport the DAC proposal but would want i n c l u s i o n of a sp ecial project, such as Emery Park, in the Plan. The reed for a Warrant Article to request funding of $20,000 for the work was discussed. Mr. Marshall noted the high possi hi l i tv of studies being vo ted down, when the reed for cuts arises, and that this would be one of three studies prod =o ;sed. He felt that the Article would hav a b e t t e r chance of p a s s i n g with a specific project included. Mrs.. Bogen felt that the s t u dry represented the next step as pr in t he Cen ter Rev italiza t ion Committee's report " Managing Chan Lexington Center" and that it was n ec essar ;j for the v i t a l i t y a n d vis i mprovement of the Center: Mrs. Ea t t i n pointed out that Town Meeting had been receptive to the pla for i to t Cen ter as o utlined i t C f s report, which would he based on the g u i d e l i n e s to be formulated. Mr. McSweeney asked about the possibility of financial suppgar t by the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs.. Bogen responded that the Chamber will be involved in the LCD.: Parking - tutj pro+ j ec•t and had not been asked about funding of the DA proposal. Mr. Dai lef:z pointed out that the Chamber has pl to refurbi the Vi s.i tors. Center an �-. }oui d be using fund for that purpose this year, I n r e spo n se t que sti ons a b out u s i n g information i n past studies to d ecr ease th pro :i ected $ t ofr t c.tudv My . B f en said that i t ha b t h e e opinion o + t m em be r s of the C o m m i t t e e t ha t t ha t arri '• u n t t u 1 d b e t m i n i Sri . bel ec tmen ' s Meeting . 5- Decemb 21 1987 r Motio was made and seconded to insert an Article in th for the 1988 Town Meeting requesti a Warr funds f or P am of Design G u i d e l i n e s for t he C enter , as a Sel ec tmen f s Article. Mr. Dailey noted that the vote t e .o in the Art would no necessarily mean Selectmen supp of the r o= o sal . M o t i on havi been made � � and seconded, i t was vo ted, to i . an Article, as described in the ,e motion , in the Warrant for h � Meeting, the 1 _ SS Town FINANCI MANAGEMENT REVIEW, MUNICIPAL OPERAT I C`4S Mr Whi reported on the u nde rta ke of the Ap prop riati o n � t e Co that he an the Select r, d r - Co�r�r�r � _ . _ - e t ake a fi nancial man ag emen t r ev i ew of municipal operations. He suggested that a consultant be engag to examine i d e n t i f i a b l e issues and f �a�g _ d felt that i t would be t i reel u and appropriate to i der, t i f v all f unct i o ns performed by b ot h the s chool and t own t see if t � r d functio i orr_ that are similar can be consolidated i n to one op He saw the need for cooperation G the School Committee and Department i order thy. - t th st udy � b e success rul . � , He no ted that the cast of such a study would be a { =rox a ( t }) $20,0 and suggest a t r an sf er f �� ry .el fr om the Re Fu in that arrioun M r . Marshall sai he would not appose the study � f assured r tL r - _d o t th commitment of the Schools to cooperate in consolidating Town/School functi Mr. Dail asked if Town B u i l d i n g s mai could be m o ut as an i ssue to pursue now, with the Posse bi 1 i t of a report to the SS Town M e e t i n g . Mr. White saw a number of Collective felt i ssue�. which could cause difficulties, but t el t that it was wort try t separate that issue, as on of the least complex, The matter will be placed o n the agenda of t he Jan mee of t he Bo wit the 13th Schaal Committee and concerned committees will be provided wi information on the p` 'ro p pip sal befor Mr. McSweeney n oted o ther areas which could b expl 1 o r e computer and telephone systems. �f �~ A ppropriation p d � . e. . Mr . C Sull i van , Come n i t t ee Chairman, referred to Town ownership o f school 0o1 bUSes in Concord and felt that transportation items might also - � be looked �t M r. W said h e w o u ld als like to f on t he other • ss i d e n t i f i e d i h i s message to the Board i � finance, � .- � 1e; he _ . t narrce, data proceCcI r;g t plann and personnel but agreed that building maintenance consolidati would be an appropriate item to consider first. BEDFORD STREET UPDATE Mr. Eddison reported on a meeting of a Lexington delegatio Decem 15 t h w i th state ��FW C o mmissi o n er Tie � o L rr and State Erng3 1'1epe?rs to attempt based o public need, the E_ ed to co ny � r r c� the ���� t hat Street access with traf f i � � � : �.�� _ � i t f � lights Sh t �. was n eeded , The immediate r e a c t i o n of the State had been neg ative. Type Commi h %mod s h is b - t hat t t Fie federal Hi ghway A dm inis t ra t ion am Sta te �'P- i:Y L d no approve _ suggested the al �. t �p pr r�= ;�e t# plan present and su .._ -- e al.p~rnati {-e of cutting the project into two �pha�.e_=: l e a v i n g t he Eldred S treet area as it is f n ow an P ro ce ed ing r wit wo on the Har twel l Av end That o pp t 3 pip rr w ill b p"' :r _ ex by t 8S a t North � c p; ,r i rn =fi o r . Road Imppro,�emen t Stud }p �.:ommi t tee and the State II=t= ll loo - t � urrernt traffic in terms of the traffic 1 i Sint is-Sue, Mr. Whi reported on a plan Rrel lmi na,r response p y r B �� � � ns � � �! ±� Lf � �� � Coo �p f EY .`� _ L � =on t th alternative plan p' P � } p S �ip o .ed . He 3 e3. t thhat iha i nq would not addre p es the Eldred Street a.l tuat i or: and that the Ph �x �'i � would provide an op ;p =C =r tear# i •tV f Or U and would o:rear_e r - n o r p q u p� l PrC +b1 ems , 1.r. He had also felt that going to Phase II at a later date would mean some reconstruction of Phase I items and would mean higher costs. Discussion on the matter will be continued when all responses have been r LEXINGTON GOLF CLUB LI UOR LICENSE Mr. Eddison noted the application of the Lexington Golf Club for r enewal of its Club Liquor License and Common Victualler License and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission's refusal to approve the Liquor License because of non - payment of State taxes on food and liquor sold at the Club for several years. Mr, Cohen felt that it would be up to the Club to resolve these difficulties before the December 31st deadline, and suggested approval by the Selectmen subject to resolution of the tax issues. Mr. Daile y said he would pref er that the Board not be involved in the tax situation and recommended approval be given, letting the golf club work out its difficulties with the State. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to a pprove the applicati of the Le G Club for renewals of Club Liquor License and Common Victualler Li cense for the ensuing year. LODGING HOUSE LICENS WILD ACRE INN The recommendations of George Smith, Health Director, on the suitabilit y of relicensing Wild Acre Inn were noted. Mr. Smith had previously reviousl found certain violations of the Health code, which he reported were being corrected, and recommended that the license be renewed but not issued pending a final inspection by his office. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of Wild Acre Inn for renewal of the Lodging House License for the ensuing year, pending final approval of conditions at the premises by the Director of Public Health. MEETING SCHEDULE It was agreed that meetings will be scheduled, as follows: Januar y 4, 11, 25, 27, and February 1,3, 8, and 14, with the possibility ossibilit that the February 10th meeting will be cancelled if budget � review has been completed before that date. ELECTION DATE 1988 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to call the �P March 7 1988, with the polling places Annual Town Electron on M�nday, , open from 7 a.m. to g p.m. It was also voted to call the first deliberative session of the Town Meetin g on March 28, 1988, in Cary Memorial Hall at 8 :00 P ;m. Now CONSENT AGENDA ' __ -- --� r r Upon Y SISTERS ACADEMY ONE DAY L I UOR LICA ENSE ARMENIAN 1 motion dui made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of the Armenian Sisters' Academy for One Day Liquor License o n Thursday, December 131, 1 9 8 7 to 1:00 a.m., for a dinner dance to be Y , held in the School Auditorium, 20 Pelham Road. Selectmen's Meeting -7- December 21, 1987 NOTICE OF INTENT PHILIP ROAD Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute the Notice of Intention to Lay Out Philip Road, as approved on December 14, 19878 EXTENSION OF HGDRS CDRY'S Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of Cory's of Lexington, Inc. for extension of hours of service of liquor on Thursday, December 91, 1987, until 1;40 a.m. COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve applications for renewal of Common Victualler Licenses for the ensuing year, as follows: Lexington House of Pizza Bellino's Bakery, ?no. 999 Lowell Street 141 Mass Avenue Fife and Drum Restaurant Fife and Drum Grill Minuteman VoTech Minuteman VoTech 748 Marrett Road. 748 Marrett Road Howard Johnson's Route 128N ARMENIAN SISTERS' TRAFFIC RE VEST Mrs. Smith complimented Mr. Spiers and the DPW for the quick installation of warning signs on Mass Avenue approaching Pelham Road, in the interest of safety to parents exiting Pelham Road from the Armenian Sisters' Academy, She asked that attention be given during winter months of sanding of Pelham Road. AFFORDABLE HOUSING MEETING Mr. Marshall reported that the Chairman of LexHAB, Mr. Hays had suggested a meeting of all agencies involved. in promoting the provision of affordable housing. Mr. Marshall suggested a meeting during the first week of January, to which members of LexHAB, the Planning Board, the Equity Sharing Committee, the Housing Needs Advisory Board, Conservation Commission and the Housing Authority be invited. A date of January 8th was agreed upon. BREAKFAST MEETING It was also agreed that a Breakfast Meeting for Committee Chairmen be scheduled for either January 22, or 29, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, at 7:90 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call vote, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of litigation, with no ;.ntent to resume open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:21 p.m. A true record, Attest r on now Executive Clerk R Y I. Y r. r i r