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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
June 6, 1988, 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.
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 the intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to resume open
session at 7:50 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING, EDISON, HARTWELL AVENUE/WOOD STREET
Mr. Eddison opened a public hearing on the petition of Boston
Edison Company for grant of location for 2.765+ f t. of conduit and 5
manholes in Hartwell Avenue and for 145 ft. of conduit in Wood Street.
Pin Carol McManus, representing the Edison Company, explained that the
work is necessary due to the installation of a second line to a new
station at MIT Lincoln Lab.
There being no comments in favor or in opposition, Mr. Eddison
declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition, plan and orders of Boston Edison Company for grant of location
* for conduit northeasterly from Wood Street and running northerly a
distance of 2,765 ft. and permission to build manholes 25793, 25794,
25795, 25796, and 25797 northeasterly from Wood Street and running
northerly in Hartwell Avenue, and to install approximately 145 ft. of
conduit in Wood Street, at and southerly from Hartwell Avenue.
SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Town Manager to act on behalf of the Town as its agent in filing
applications for, executing agreements regarding, and performing any and
all other actions necessary to secure for the Town such grants for the
design and construction of sewage treatment facilities as may be made
available to the Town pursuant to the provisions of the Mass. Clean
Waters Act or other special Act of the General Court for the following
facilities:
Contract 87-1 Wastewater Collection System Improvements
Sewer System Rehabilitation
Project No. WPC 1212-1
$205,560.00
BURLINGTON LANDLOCKED PARCEL
Mr. White referenced a letter dated May 13th, received from Richard
Gladstone, Burlington Town Administrator, requesting Lexington and
Bedford's assistance in Burlington's efforts to purchase a landlocked
parcel in Burlington, bordering those two towns.
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applications for Federal and State monies and, if necessary, to
participation in matching funding and joint ownership.
Mr. White recommended that since Lexington has its own land issues
to deal with, help with funding would not be the direction Lexington
should follow. He suggested a response to Mr. Gladstone informing him
of Lexington's interest in assisting Burlington with the application
process, but indicating Lexington's unwillingness to become involved
financially until Lexington's own land acquisition issues, such as Pine
Meadows, have been resolved.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize Mr.
White to proceed in that manner on behalf of the Board.
PUBLIC HEARING, GASOLINE STORAGE, MAL'S TOWING COMPANY
A public hearing was opened by the Chairman on the application of
Mal's Towing Company for permission to remove a 2,500 gallon underground
diesel fuel tank and a 5,000 gallon gasoline underground storage tank on
the premises at 11-13 Mass. Avenue and to replace them with tanks of
20,000 gallons each. Mr. Don Abboud, General Manager, was present on
behalf of Mal's.
Mr. Abboud noted that the 40,000 storage capacity petitioned for
would not be needed at this point, but would take care of future
increases without the need for repeated petitions.
Joyce Miller, Conservation Commission Chairman, voiced the
opposition of the Commission to such a move. She felt that the Town
should have control of increases in stored flammables. Mr. Cohen immor
advised that the actual storage capacity needed at this point be
requested.
Mr. Abboud amended the petition to request 5,000-gallon capacity
for diesel fuel and 10,000 capacity for gasoline.
Conservation Commissioner Joel Adler reviewed conditions as set
forth in the Commission's memo, dated June 3, 1988, with respect to
prevention of leaks into nearby wetlands and procedures to be
implemented if leaks occur.
Mr. Dailey pointed out Mal's history of good maintenance and
attention to environmental issues.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
amended application of Mal's Towing Company, 11-13 Mass. Avenue, for
permission and license to remove one diesel fuel tank with a capacity of
2,500 gallons and replace it with a diesel fuel tank increased in
capacity to 5,000 gallons; to remove one gasoline fuel tank with a
capacity of 5,000 gallons to be replaced by a gasoline fuel tank with
capacity increased to 10,000 gallons, for a total underground storage
capacity of 15,000 gallons.
Permission was granted subject to restrictions and requirements as
listed in the June 3, 1988 Memorandum from the Conservation Commission
and in the May 11, 1988, Memorandum from George A. Smith, Director of
Public Health, regarding the impact of spills or leaks on abutting
wetlands.
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PUBLIC HEARING GASOLINE STORAGE, BOMAR SERVICE CENTER, INC.
Mr. Eddison opened a public hearing on the application by John
Weed, President, Bomar Service Center, Inc. , Rte. 128, North, for
permission to remove eleven underground fuel storage tanks with a total
capacity of 33,500 gallons and to replace them with five double-wall
steel storage tanks with a total capacity of 41,000 gallons, plus a
275-gallon tank for storage of waste oil to be installed aboveground.
Mr. Weed stated that the Bomar tanks needed replacement as they
were 34 years old.
He added that conditions as set forth in Bd. of Health and
Conservation Commission recommendations had been included in the process
planned by Bomar.
Mr. Adler referred to a leak which had occurred a year or so before
and the dangers imposed on the nearby Cambridge Reservoir. He asked
about the process for clean-up of that spill and if the new plans
provide for extra heavy long pipes which would be subjected to heavy
traffic.
Mr. Weed reported that the Commonwealth of Mass. is engaged in a 3
to 10 year process for clean-up and that the pipes mentioned would be
deeper in the ground to allow them to withstand the wear of heavy
traffic.
imam Mr. Adler noted that the delivery point now appears to be closer to
the wetlands. Mr. Weed acknowledged that it would be 50 to 100 feet
closer.
Mr. Marshall recommended that approval be conditioned on a meeting
with the Conservation as quickly as possible to determine if the
delivery point is indeed within the 100 ft. jurisdiction of the
Commission.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of Bomar Service Center, Inc. for permission and license to
remove eleven underground fuel storage tanks with a total capacity of
33,500 gallons and to replace them with double wall steel storage tanks,
as follows: three 10,000 gallon gasoline tanks; one 10,000 gallon
diesel tank; one 1,000 gallon heating oil tank, with a total capacity of
41,000 gallons. A 275-gallon tank for storage of waste oil will be
permitted aboveground.
Permission was granted subject to restrictions as listed on the
June 3, 1988, memorandum of the Conservation Commission and subject to
the development of a contingency plan for spill containment to be
coordinated with the Director of Public Health, George A. Smith. A
further condition of the Board's approval was that a determination must
be received from the Conservation Commission as to whether the new
delivery location will be located within the area under the jurisdiction
of the Commission with respect to wetlands.
SENATOR KRAUS
P"'s Mr. White listed issues which had been designated for discussion
with Senator Kraus that evening.
Amendments to the Universal Health Care Bill - Mr. White noted that
Public employee Unions have been endeavoring to have the Universal
Health Care Bill amended to provide guarantees of minimum coverage. The
amendment would reduce the flexibility of Towns in managing health care
costs and would be dangerous as well as costly.
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He recommended discussion on local mandate issues in connection with the
Bill.
Senator Kraus reported that the Mass. Municipal Association had
initiated a petition to open up the Health Care issue to collective
bargaining in order to allow Towns to negotiate downward, but that there
had been little support for the clause in the Legislature.
He felt that the Health Care Bill would be passed.
Boston Harbor Cleanup - Mr. White spoke of the high increase in
water and sewer rates necessary to accommodate the bills for the cleanup
of the Boston Harbor. He saw the need to encourage financial assistance
by the State for the cleanup.
Senator Kraus felt that although neither State nor Federal
Government could be looked to for much assistance financially, there is
an argument for State funding to offset deterioration of infrastructure
which had taken place over the years. Federal funding received for
maintenance and repairs had been spent on the systems of communities
outside the MDC area and the Senator saw strong justification for
financial assistance to MWRA communities now.
Increasing revenue options to cities and towns - Mr. White reported
that the MMA is encouraging the Legislature to provide cities and towns
with more flexibility in raising revenues.
Senator Kraus noted that because of depletion of state funds and
Governor Dukakis' presidential campaign, the Legislature may prorogue in
mid-July, leaving many serious matters unresolved. He reported that at
this time a large percentage of communities analyzed are not able to wind
cope under the constraints of Proposition 21. There is potential for
severe damage to public school systems and the State is looking at
increases in taxes and cuts in services.
Regarding the downgrading of training given in schools because of a
decrease in trainers, he suggested that senior citizens and the business
community be encouraged to assist with this problem and other major
educational concerns.
State tax cap and local aid -- Mr. White noted that increases of
State Aid to assist towns in the funding of essential services appears
not to be as likely as in years past. He urged that Senator Kraus be
encouraged to support exemption of local State Aid from the restrictions
of the State tax cap.
Mr. Eddison thanked Senator Kraus for meeting with the Board and
for the opportunity to discuss issues of importance to the Town.
PINE MEADOWS GOLF CLUB
Mark Moore, Frank Carney and William Hubner of Moore Homes, Inc. ,
and Atty. Fred Conroy were present to update the Board on current
development plans proposed for Pine Meadows Golf Club.
Mr. Carney outlined the process under which the plans had been
developed including meetings with various Town officials, Boards,
Committees and neighborhood groups.
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He displayed Plans "A", "B", and "C" describing features of each. The
newest of the plans, Plan "C-2", Mr. Carney felt, most closely meets
objectives such as maximum open space, retention of the golf course,
cluster subdivision, connector roads, protection of wetlands,
sensitivity to the three adjacent neighborhoods and the issue of
affordable housing.
Plan "C-2" shows 90% of the tract, including the Meagherville site,
as open space and proposes 148 units of market-rate housing and 68 units
of affordable housing which would be available to the Town at ± $100,000
per unit. Accesses from Garfield and Cedar Street were shown. Moore
Homes would be willing to take on the responsibility of marshalling
forces to obtain funding for the affordable units.
Also discussed were projections of tax revenue to the Town from the
market rate units vs. Town costs for services and education of children.
Mr. Carney estimated the Town income to be substantial.
In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Moore stated that an
estimate of traffic to be generated is in process. He felt that the
road system proposed should be ample.
The developers explained that the golf course, under Plan "C-2",
would be controlled under the condo associations and the revenue from
leasing the golf course would be returned to the associations.
Mr. Eddison referred to the sentiment that the affordable units
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should be mixed in with the market rate condo units. Mr. Moore felt
that this would not be possible in a condominium environment and would
represent socio/engineering problems.
Regarding the latest plan, Mr. Moore said that he felt the Planning
Board was basically satisfied, but that no report on it had been
prepared at that time.
With respect to the possible refusal of the Town to transfer the
Meagherville site Mr. Moore said he had doubts about the provision of
the affordable units in that event.
Margaret Rawls, Chairman of the Pine Meadows Advisory Committee,
said she saw the need to present Moore Homes' design plans, both with
and without the Meagherville site, to the Town Meeting.
In response to Mr. Moore's request for a sense of the Selectmen's
view on his proposed plan "C-2", Mr. Eddison pointed out that it was not
the practice of the Board to come to such decisions at the time of
presentation of proposals. He was assured, however, that he would have
an indication of the Board's position prior to Town Meeting.
The Chairman expressed the appreciation of the Board to Mr. Moore
for his presentation and for his responsiveness to matters of concern to
the Town.
MINUTES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve minutes
of Selectmen's Meetings on May 9, 1988, and May 16, 1988.
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BERNICE MULVEY 100th BIRTHDAY
Mr. Eddison noted the request of David Williams for acknowledgement
by the Board of the 100th birthday of Bernice Mulvey, a resident of the
Dana Home. It was agreed that the greetings of the Selectmen and a gift
plate would be presented to Mrs. Mulvey at a June 24th reception planned
in her honor.
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to call a Special
Town Meeting on July 13, 1988, in Cary Memorial Hall, at 8:00 p.m.
It was agreed that Monday, July 11, 1988, at 8:00 p.m. in Cary Hall
would be scheduled for the TMMA Information Meeting on the Pine Meadow
Articles.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to close the
Warrant to the July 13, 1988 Special Town Meeting on Friday, June 10,
1988 at 12:00 Noon.
TAXI LICENSES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
applications for renewal of annual Taxicab Licenses by Lexington Cab,
Inc. , formerly Diamond Cab,
Taxi # Description Registration #
190 1987 Chev. Sedan Taxi 1203
956 1982 Ford LTD Sedan Taxi 1201
304 1980 Ford LTD Sedan Taxi 4469
958 1981 Ford LTD Sedan Taxi 1202
A fifth taxi license for a vehicle described as follows, was
approved subject to re-inspection and approval by the Lexington Police
Department.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
applications for renewal of annual Taxicab Licenses by Arlex Taxi
Corporation, as follows:
Taxi # Description Registration #
2 1984 Ford LTD Wagon Taxi 4415
4* 1983 Ford LTD Wagon Taxi 4281
6 1981 Ford Grenada Sedan Taxi 6531
8 1984 Ford LTD Sedan Taxi 4148
10 1981 Mercury Coug. Sedan Taxi 4280
12 1983 Ford LTD Wagon Taxi 4416
14 1982 Ford Grenada Sedan Taxi 4417
16 1985 Mercury Marq. Wagon Taxi 4149
* Approval of license for Taxi #4 was conditional upon successful
inspection by the Lexington Police Dept.
LIMOUSINE LICENSE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of Marc Shpilner, 18 Fairland Street, Lexington for
Limousine Eighteen, Ltd. , for renewal of Limousine License for one
vehicle to provide and operate a limousine service.
PROCLAMATION WATER CONSERVATION WEEK
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
proclamation of Water Conservation Week in Lexington from June 5 to
June 11, 1988, as requested by Paul Levy, Executive Director, MWRA.
Mr. White noted that the DPW will have a water conservation/leak
detection display in Depot Square on June 6, 7, 8, and 9, and that
information on water conservation measures will be distributed through Imo
the public schools.
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MASSPIRG
A request for support of its Solid Waste Action Plan by
Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group, was noted. The plan has
been designed to eliminate the health, environmental and economic
hazards created by short-sighted and indiscriminate handling of solid
waste and calls for action on the programs funded and mandated by the
Legislature's 1987 Solid Waste Act.
Mrs. Smith noted that the program has not yet been approved by the
Waste Management Task Force and needs further exploration before a
position is taken.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to express support
of the goals of MASSPIRG, but riot, at this point, to endorse the
substance of the Solid Waste Action Plan proposed.
PARKING RULES, BATTLE GREEN
Mr. Marshall pointed out that free all-day parking is practiced
around the Lexington Green and asked that the issue be referred to the
Lexington Center Committee or the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for
review and recommendations.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
The Executive Clerk called for nominations for Chairman of the
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Board.
Mrs. Smith's name was placed in nomination.
There being no further nominations, a vote was called for.
By unanimous vote, Jacquelyn R. Smith was elected as Chairman of
the Board of Selectmen for the ensuing year.
Mr. Eddison spoke of how greatly he had enjoyed his terms as
Chairman of the Board for the past two years and expressed his
appreciation to his fellow Selectmen, Town Counsel, Town Manager and
Executive Clerk for their support and assistance to him as Chairman.
Mrs. Smith noted Mr. Eddison's tireless work for the good of the
Board and of the Town and thanked him for his excellent Chairmanship.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
10:49 p.m.
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A true record, Attest:
Marion H. now
Executive Clerk
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING
June 20, 1988
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
June 20, 1988, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at
7:30 p.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison, Mr. McSweeney; Mr.
White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs. Snow, Executive
Clerk, were present. Mr. Dailey joined the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING, LEXINGTON GOLF CLUB, GASOLINE STORAGE
Mrs. Smith opened a Public Hearing on the petition of William
Hennrikus on behalf of the Lexington Golf Club for permission to remove
an existing 500-gallon gasoline storage tank at its 55 Hill Street
premises and to replace it with a tank increased in capacity to 1,000
gallons.
Mr. Hennrikus explained the need to upgrade the old 500-gallon
steel tank which will be replaced by a double-wall fiber glass tank.
The new tank will meet all State and federal safety and construction
requirements to be imposed in the near future.
Mr. Hennrikus assured the Board that all conditions, as listed in
memos from the Conservation Commission and Health Board will be
complied with and that the plans have the full approval of the Fire
Department.
Mr. Hennrikus went on to explain construction procedures geared to
safety and the plans for yearly inspections which will be conducted.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of the Lexington Golf Club, 55 Hill Street for permission
and license to remove an existing 500-gallon underground gasoline
storage tank on the premises and to install a 1,000 gallon double wall
gasoline storage tank in the same location.
Permission was granted subject to restrictions and conditions as
listed on the May 31, 1988 memorandum of the Director of Public Health
and subject to the June 6, 1988 memorandum of the Conservation
Commission. Yearly inspections will be conducted by the petitioner to
ensure that no leaks in the tank have developed.
USE OF BATTLE GREEN, BAY STATE GAMES
BATTLE GREEN, BAY STATE GAMES OPENING CEREMONY
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
request of Rebecca A. Ryan, Torch Run Coordinator, to conduct an opening
ceremony on the Battle Green for the Torch Run to be sponsored by Bay
State Games on Thursday, July 14, 1988, at 12:00 Noon. Mr. McSweeney
agreed to represent the Board of Selectmen at the ceremony.
AMENDMENT TO CH. 307, CLINTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Mrs. Smith referred to the request of the MWRA for the Board's
support of amendments to Ch. 307, 1987, which gave MWRA responsibility
pm, for the Clinton Wastewater Treatment Plant. The amendments would
address two key areas of concern: original underfunding of the plant;
and the increased burden on MWRA ratepayers who are not served by the
plant. The amendments would increase capital funds to meet the latest
estimates and would remove the cap on State funding, which is now
established at $500,000.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to inform Rep.
Doran and Senator Kraus of the Board's support of the amendments to mum
Chapter 307 of the Laws of 1987, as described above.
MAPC ACTION ALERT, RPA FUNDING
A request from MAPC for the Board's support of Regional Planning
Agency line item 3743-2302, was noted. Mrs. Smith reviewed a letter
which had explained that in additions to significant cuts in funding in
FY89, the Senate could vote to eliminate RPA funding entirely.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request Senator
Kraus to inform Senator McGovern, Chairman of the Senate Ways and Means
Committee, of its support of RPA line item 3743-2302, and its opposition
to further cuts in the FY90 budget in view of the services provided by
MAPC in the past. Senator Kraus will also be asked to keep the
Selectmen informed of the status of the item.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to execute
corrected signature pages for Conservation Restrictions at Mason's
Hollow over land owned by:
James A. Manganello, Trustee, Lexington C.R. #48
Stephen & Janice Swartz, Lexington C.R. #49
Moore Homes, Inc. , et al, Lexington C.R. #50
COMMITMENT OF WATER CHARGES
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
commitment of Cycle 9 Water Charges for June in the amount of
$51,295.60.
ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE, TEMPLE EMUNAH
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application of Temple Emunah Singles for One Day Liquor License on
June 26, 1988, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. , on the occasion of a dance
to be held at 9 Piper Road.
COMMON CARRIER LICENSES, DE WITT TRANSPORT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
applications for Common Carrier Licenses by Antje deWitt MacMillan for
deWitt Transport, 29 Clinton Street, Cambridge, for 8 vehicles, as
follows:
Year Make Registration #
1981 Dodge Maxiwagon U379
1981 60428
1981 11 11 60439
1985 Dodge Maxiwagon 1423
1985 1424
1986 Dodge Maxiwagon 1880
1987 Ford Midtowne bus BUS88
1987 " BUS89
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WATER, SEWER RATES
Mr. White referred to the general discussion at the Selectmen's
Meeting on May 23 in which the status of the water and sewer enterprise
account was reviewed. He again noted the excellent and comprehensive
reports on the matter prepared by William Hadley of the Water Dept. The
discussion that evening had centered around the issue of whether the
Town of Bedford could continue, with MWRA permission, to be provided
with Lexington water. It had been agreed at that time that new water
and sewer rates should be calculated excluding the income received from
Bedford's purchase of water.
Mr. White recommended 35% increases in rates resulting in 99 /hcf
for water and $1.08/hcf for sewer, which would essentially provide full
funding.
Other items covered on May 23 included penalty and interest charges
for delinquent payment of water/sewer bills; notice to the Air Force
that payment at retail rates for water supplied by Lexington after two
years; and direction regarding the implementation of a water
conservation program. A graduated rate structure was also discussed and
will be considered for the next year with higher rates to be proposed
for heavier use.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
01.01implementation of Demand and Interest Charges for delinquent payment of
water and sewer bills, to become effective as of July 1, 1988. A $5.00
Demand Charge will be imposed for payments not made within 30 days; a
14% per annum to become effective after bills are past due at 1.20% per
month.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
FY'89 Water Rate at 99 per hundred cubic feet and the FY'89 Sewer Rate
at $1.08 per hundred cubic feet, effective as of July 1, 1988.
It was also voted that a 20 per hundred cubic feet surcharge for
usage over 10,000 cubic feet will be filled on a semi-annual basis.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the
Town Manager to transmit to the U.S. Air Force, Hanscom Field, a notice
that it is the Town's intent to impose charges for the provision of
water to the Air Force at retail rates, commencing July 1, 1990. Mr.
White will arrange a meeting with Colonel Seifert, Base Commander, to
begin negotiations on the matter.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt goals for
water conservation and to develop and implement a water conservation
program for the coming year.
The Staff will continue to explore the issue of "step rates".
Mrs. Smith said that she saw the Board's actions to be consistent
in its goal to attain an Enterprise basis for the water and sewer
accounts. She complimented Mr. White and Mr. Hadley on their assistance
with this progress and for the helpful information provided.
m"" TOWN MANAGER COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
appointment by the Town Manager to the following Committees, Boards and
Commissions:
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. Reappointments to the Council on Aging of Terrence Gent, Wendall
Benway, Edmund Grant, and Louis Tropeano, for terms to expire on ..r
June 1, 1991.
. Reappointment to the Board of Health of Donald Goldman for a term
to expire on April 30, 1991.
. Reappointments to the Conservation Commission of Joyce Miller and
Joel Adler, for terms to expire on April 1, 1991.
. Reappointments to the Historical Commission of Martin Gilman and
Isabella Hagelstein and appointment of Maureen Phillips, 36
Liberty Avenue, for terms to expire on April 1, 1991.
. Reappointment to the Recreation Committee of Sam Nablo, for a
term to expire on April 30, 1991.
. Reappointment of Cynthia Calvin, and appointment of Charles Shaw,
219 Lowell Street, to the Youth Commission, for terms to expire
on April 30, 1991.
Mrs. Smith referred to the Board's goals to involve more citizens
in volunteer committee participation and asked that the newspaper
publish an article encouraging townspeople to submit Talent Bank
applications indicating their interests.
STREET RESURFACING CONTRACT #89-1
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award Contract
#89-1, in the amount of $631,455.00, to the Middlesex Corp. , 17 Progress
Avenue, Chelmsford, MA for Street Resurfacing.
DRAIN CONSTRUCTION, WESTVIEW, CONTRACT #89-3
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award Contract
#89-3, in the amount of $62,492.00, to C.J. Mabardy, Inc. , 50 Mooney
Street, Cambridge, for Drain Construction, Westview Cemetery.
MARRETT RD./RTE. 2A IMPROVEMENTS, ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
request from the BSC Group for authorization for additional services in
conjunction with Marrett Road/Rte. 2A Traffic Improvements in the amount
of $10,000, to be paid from State advance, Ch. 90 paving funds, awarded
under Ch. 811 of 1985. The additional services are necessary to prepare
for and to provide backup for a MDPW public hearing on the Marrett Road
project.
In response to Mr. Eddison's inquiry, Mr. White will explore the
possibility of more in-house work on this project.
RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
transfer of funds in the amount of $6,930.00 from the Reserve Fund to
Fire Dept. Expense Acct. #103-101-102; transfer of $15,000.00 from the
Reserve Fund to Police Dept. Expense Acct. #01-101-102; and to transfer
$18,000 from the Reserve Fund to Fire Dept. Personal Services Acct.
#103-99-5103.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve
transfer of funds in the amount of $100,000 from Article 5 of 1987 to
Fire Dept. Personal Services Acct. #103-99-5103.
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Mr. Dailey joined the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
WARRANT, JULY 13, 1988 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the
Warrant to the July 13, 1988 Special Town Meeting.
COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND
Mr. Eddison noted the construction of the Community Playground at
the Center Field and pointed out that the success of the project was due
to the efforts of the Town citizens and businesses. He asked that the
appreciation of the Board be expressed and that the hard work of those
involved be acknowledged appropriately.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded■ it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call
vote, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney,
to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of litigation,
with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:45
p.m.
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday,
June 27, 1988, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at
7:30 p.m. Chairman Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mr.
McSweeney; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs. Snow,
Executive Clerk, were present.
PUBLIC HEARING, N.E. TELEPHONE, YORK/GRANT STREET
Mrs. Smith opened a public hearing on the petition, plan and orders
of the New England Telephone Company requesting a grant of location to
install conduit on Grant and York Street.
Gary Savignano, representing the Telephone Company, explained the
need for the work to service a new SAC terminal pad on private property
on Grant and York Streets to update the company's cable plant in the
area.
Mr. Marshall referred to the opposition of owners of property on
which the terminals have been installed in the past and pointed out that
the Telephone Company had been requested to supply a town-wide plan of
future SAC terminal installations and information on landscaping.
Mr. Savignano assured the Board that the terminal would be well
landscaped but said that the terminals are installed when the need
arises making it difficult to provide a plan for the future.
Joseph Bumaca, 29 Saddle Brook Road was present and questioned Mr.
Savignano about features of the plan.
There being no other comments or questions, Mrs. Smith declared the
hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition, plan and orders of New England Telephone Company to obtain a
grant of location to install approximately 55 feet of conduit on the
easterly side of Grant Street starting at existing pole 29 going
westerly to pole 128A, thence going in a north westerly direction to
place approximately 45 feet of conduit on York Street in grass plot area
to private property. The vote was subject to the provision of
appropriate landscaping of the SAC terminal.
Mr. Savignano was reminded that the town-wide plan for future SAC
terminal installations must be submitted by the Telephone Company before
the next such request.
PUBLIC HEARING, BOSTON EDISON, MILITIA DRIVE
Mrs. Smith opened a public hearing on the petition of the Boston
Edison Company for permission to install conduit and a fiber glass pad
in Militia Drive and conduit in Worthen Road.
Edward Chisholm, representing the Edison Company, explained the
need for the work to upgrade operating conditions.
There being no further questions or comments on the petition, the
Chairman declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
petition, plan and orders of the Boston Edison Company for grant of
location for installations as follows:
Militia Drive - at and westerly from Worthen Road, a distance of
about 243 feet of conduit and one fiber glass pad
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Militia Drive Drive - at and northerly from Worthen Road, thence turning yam
and running westerly thence turning and running
southerly, a distance of about 305 feet - conduit.
Worthen Road - at and easterly from Militia Drive, a distance of
about 10 feet, conduit
Worthen Road - at and southerly from Militia Drive, a distance of
about 50 feet, conduit.
PINE MEADOWS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Margaret Rawls, Chairman of the Pine Meadows Advisory Committee,
was present for review of the Committee's draft report on development
options for the Pine Meadows land.
Mrs. Rawls had distributed the preliminary reports to the Selectmen
and members of the Finance Committees, adding that the report in final
form will be ready prior to the July 13th Special Town Meeting.
Mrs. Rawls outlined procedures followed by the PMAC to date and
stated its goals as being (1) saving the entire golf course, (2)
preserving a significant portion of the Meagherville site, (3) the
inclusion of affordable housing, (4) preserving the appearance and
integrity of the entire site in so far as possible, (5) achieving a
possible return to the Town to offset $4M to $5M of costs, including
income from leasing of the golf course.
The Committee will present the plan to the Town Meeting which
appears to be most viable and which most closely addresses the goals
listed.
Mrs. Rawls reviewed articles to be inserted in the S.T.M. Warrant:
Article 2, Town purchase of the entire site; Article 3, Town purchase of
the site with authorization to sell parts of the Pine Meadows and
Meagherville sites for development; Article 4, authorization of the
Selectmen to transfer the Meagherville site to Moore Homes, Inc. and
outlined possible strategies to be followed, in the case of defeat of
Articles 2 and 3.
Procedures for bonding and an override of Proposition 2, the impact
of purchase on the tax rate and yearly costs for the average homeowner
for both options. She noted that the report to Town Meeting would
include estimates of income to be realized from sale of land for
development, lease of the golf course, possible state aid, possible Land
Bank Tax as well as estimates of net costs.
Gary Larson, Consultant to the PMAC, displayed a site analysis plan
of the golf course and Meagherville school site land, pointing out open
space vegetation and water features, housing location and road system
proposed. Groupings of affordable housing were shown and detention
areas and the sewer system described. Mr. Larson noted that the plan
had been designed to keep the best open space undeveloped.
Mr. Eddison congratulated Mrs. Rawls, Mr. Larson and Mr. Nichols,
Real Estate Consultant to the PMAC on the excellence of the work done
and thanked the Committee for the well prepared and informative
documents provided.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call
vote, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney,
to go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of land
negotiation, with the intent to resume open session.
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Open session was resumed at 8:40 p.m. Mr. Marshall left the
meeting at that time.
INSURANCE COST CONTROL
Mr. White referred to the Town's efforts to deal with escalating
health insurance costs over the past few years including a number of
initiatives undertaken to try to mitigate those rising costs, the latest
of which is self insurance. Because few of the Town's efforts have
proven to be successful in adequately controlling health insurance
costs, Mr. White proposed entering into a contract with Insurance Cost
Control, Inc. (ICC) to provide cost control and group benefit management
for the Town's group health insurance budget.
He saw savings of approximately $195,000 in FY89 under ICC
procedures, projected to fall within the categories of eligibility
audit; coordination of benefits; subrogation of benefits; paid claims
audit; length of stay audit; administrative services.
Mr. White introduced Edwin Bleilor of ICC to further explain his
firm's program. Mr. Bleilor explained the procedures implemented by ICC
in working with the Town to provide management of life and health
insurance programs and reviewed methods used to save the Town money be
coordination of benefits.
,__ Mr. White thanked Mr. Bleilor for his presentation and the
information provided on ICC's program.
PETER BARKER
Peter Barker, Lexington's former Hanscom Field Advisory Commission
representative, was present to report to the Board on his experience as
a Commission member and on his views about the functions of the HFAC.
Because of her involvement with Massport, Mrs. Smith left the
meeting for Mr. Barker's report and Mr. Eddison, as senior Selectman
present, acted as Chairman.
Mr. Barker said that in his view, the HFAC is not a problem solving
organization, but that its role is that of a communications agency which
funnels information back to the four towns represented. He noted that
the Commission is often informed of critical Hanscom issues at the last
minute and has no involvement in initial planning of projects being
considered by Massport.
He felt that significant changes in operations of the airport would
be sure to take a major toll on Lexington's quality of life and that the
Planning Departments in the area towns should closely scrutinize what
Massport is doing regarding new parking and construction which, indicate
expansion. He noted that actual construction appears to contradict the
2 to 3% growth rate projected.
Regarding response by Massport to 4-town concerns, Mr. Barker felt
that they were not adequately addressed at meetings because no Massport
decision makers had become involved.
!.. He applauded HATS II as a means for gaining more input regarding
Massport development plans but generally felt that the area towns have
little control over Massport actions.
Mr. Eddison thanked Mr. Barker for his service to the Town as its
representative on the Hanscom Commission and for the expression of his
views that evening.
Mrs. Smith returned to the meeting at that time.
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TOWN REPORT COMMITTEE/MMA TOWN REPORT AWARD
Members of the Town Report Committee and former TRC member Erna mow
Greene met with the Board by invitation for acknowledgement of Mrs.
Greene's outstanding service to the Town while she was a member and
chairman of that Committee. Mrs. Smith noted the fine Town Reports
prepared under Mrs. Greene's chairmanship through the years and
announced that Lexington had again been awarded a prize by the Mass.
Municipal Association for the excellence of the 1987 Report. All
members of the Town Report Committee, as well as Mrs. Greene, were
complimented for their efforts and the Chairman presented Mrs. Greene
with a framed Award Certificate recently received.
APPOINTMENTS - TOWN REPORT COMMITTEE AND CHARGE
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint the
following to the Town Report Committee for terms to expire on June 30,
1989:
Robert Morrison 73 Blake Road
Ruth Karpinski 24 Wyman Road
Judith Dandison 65 Blake Road
Stephen Wade 524 Concord Avenue
Winifred Friedman 176 Grove Street
and to appoint the following for terms to expire on June 30, 1989:
Marsha Baker 46 Burlington Street
Judi Ozuransky 95 Woburn Street
Fred Wischhusen 39 Peacock Farm Road
Upon motion duly made and seconded to approve the Charge to the mop
Town Report Committee.
NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK (HAYWARD POND NEIGHBORHOOD)
Mrs. Smith referred to the proposal for expansion of the Minuteman
National Historic Park boundaries which includes potential acquisition of
residential land and homes in the Hayward Pond neighborhood. Four
Selectmen had met on the previous Saturday on-site with representatives
of the neighborhood association to view the land which would be
impacted under the Park's plan and to hear the neighbor's concerns.
Mrs. Smith reported that Mr. Eddison is preparing a response to the
Park's draft General Management Plan to be carried out in three phases
which would restore the Battle Road to its approximate unpaved surface
and would relocate Rte. 2A and obliterate Old Mass. Avenue, Marrett
Street and Airport Road. Town Engineer, Frank Fields' 6/22/88 memo
outlining the General Management Plan and its implications was noted.
Mr. Eddison complimented the Hayward Pond area residents for their
effective efforts in alerting the Town of the impact of the Park plan.
He reported that he had been in touch with Robert Nash, Park Director
who informed him that the Park Service would not insist on acquisition
of the Hayward Pond neighborhood but would request right of first
refusal in the case of the sale of more than 1.1 of the properties. The
Park Service would also want to install screening and fencing at their
boundary with that area. A meeting of the Park Service with residents
is planned for June 30. He urged ongoing attention by the Town to the
mew of the residents.
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CONSENT AGENDA
SUNDAY LICENSE, JULY 4 CARNIVAL
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
application for License for Public Entertainment on Sunday of Dean &
Flynn to conduct a carnival under the auspices of the Lexington Lions
Club, at the Center Field on Sunday, July 3, 1988.
BATTLE GREEN, LEXINGTON MINUTE MEN
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
request of the Lexington Minute Men, Inc. for use of the Battle Green to
perform depictions of "Living History" on the following Sundays during
the summer months:
July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21,
August 21, and August 28, 1988.
SEWER/WATER ABATEMENTS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the
abatement of Sewer Revenue Charges totalling $1,028.00 and $1,198.00 and
abatement of Water Revenue Charges totalling $1,099.20 and $1,547.06.
NOTE RENEWAL, MARRETT ROAD/BEDFORD STREET IMPROVEMENTS
•,,,.. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the low
bid of Bank of New England Essex, at 4.81% for renewal of Traffic
Improvement Note, Marrett Road/Bedford Street dated 6/29/88, in the
amount of $16,080. in anticipation of state reimbursement.
MEXICAN SISTER CITY VISIT
Mrs. Smith noted the forthcoming visit of members of the
Lexington/Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico Sister City Committee in July and the
reception to be held by the Selectmen on Thursday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m.
in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. Mr. Eddison has agreed to act as host
to the group on behalf of the Board.
MEETING SCHEDULE
It was agreed that meetings of the Board will be held on July 11,
at 7:00 p.m. preceding the TMMA Information Meeting, and July 13, at
7:00 p.m. preceding the Special Town Meeting.
BIKEWAY, ARTISTIC DESIGNS
Mr. Eddison reported on plans for artistic designs proposed for the
Minuteman Commuter Bikeway as proposed by three artists who have been
engaged as consultants to the project. These included designs for
gates, portals, missile barriers (for overpasses) and intersection
markers and noted a meeting on July 6th for review and discussion of
these submissions. He displayed examples of designs which had been
presented and noted that feedback and comments on their effectiveness,
'"". appropriateness and attractiveness would be welcomed by the Bikeway
Advisory Committee to the State DPW.
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS
Mr. White referred to his plan to implement new capital and
operating budget formats for FY90, which would separate the two
categories and should provide more background information.
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The Manager outlined the process which would require submission of
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capital budget requests in October. Submission of operating budgets
would be in November with the process changed little from previous
years.
Mrs. Smith said that she was extremely pleased with the enhancement
of the process which will give the Board a better understanding of the
basis of requests and of where the money appropriated has been expended.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - 0 by roll call
vote, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Eddison, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, to go into
Executive Session for discussion of matters of litigation, with no
intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at
10:15 p.m.
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