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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-06-BOS-minf i p SELECTMEN'S MEETING 17 June 6, 1988 V w 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 - 4 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 ft. of conduit and 5 manholes in Hartwell Avenue and for 145 ft, of conduit in Wood Street. 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 1 212 -1 00ft $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. MPM Mr. Gladstone requested co- signing by Lexington and Bedford of Now 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 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. Poft Selectmen's Meeting -3- June 6, 1988 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. Mr. Adler noted that the delivery point now appears to be closer to the wetlands. Mr. Need acknowledged that it would be 50 to loo 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 140 ft. jurisdiction of the Commission. f 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 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. 4 r :1 . 4- UNNO 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 cope under the constraints of Proposition 2�. 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 Moor 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. 9 ti Selectmen's Meeting -5-- June 8, 1988 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 58 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 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, 19889 BERNICE MULVEY loath BIRTHDAY Mr. Eddison noted the request of David Williams for acknowledgement by the Board of the loath 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. �y �y A =am SPECIAL TOWN MEETING 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. Ford LTD Wagon Taxi 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 Regis tration # 2 1984 Ford LTD Wagon Taxi 4* 1983 Ford LTD Wagon Taxi 6 1981 Ford Grenada Sedan Taxi 8 1984 Ford LTD Sedan Taxi 10 1981 Mercury Coug. Sedan Taxi 12 1983 Ford LTD Wagon Taxi 14 1982 Ford Grenada Sedan Taxi 16 1985 Mercury Marq. Wagon Taxi * Approval of license for Taxi #4 was conditional inspection by the Lexington Police Dept. LIMOUSINE LICENSE 4415 4281 6531 4148 4280 4416 4417 4149 upon successful 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 the public schools. U i rZ t pow Selectmen's Meeting -7- June 5, 1988 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 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. 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U) �• G CL ro molli amemo l r' J 4;L•` S y 3 1 {{ 4' 1 � 4 SELECTMEN'S MEETING •: June 20, 1988 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. E� . ddison, 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 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 5, 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 G AME S 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 for the Clinton Wastewater Treatment Plant. The amendments would address two key areas of concern: original underfunding of the plant; Y 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 r ! r . 2 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 mom 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 g Y which had explained that in additions to significant cuts in funding in FY89 Upon Senate could vote to eliminate RPA funding entirely. , U on motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request Senator Kraus to inform Senator McGovern, Chairman of the Senate Ways and Means C ommittee r 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 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the commitment of Cycle 9 Water Charges for June in the amount of $51,295.600 ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE, TEMPLE EMUNAH Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the P application of Temple Emunah Singles for one Day Liquor License on 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: Y Make Registration # 1981 Dodge Maxiwagon U379 1981 " It 60428 1981 " " 60439 1985 Dodge Maxiwagon 1423 1985 It of 1424 1986 Dodge Maxiwagon 188 1987 Ford Midtowne bus BUS88 1987 BU589 • 6 4 Selectmen's Meeting -3- June 20, 1988 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 �•• implementation 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 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. X" 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: 1X . Reappointments to the Council on Aging of Terrence Gent, Wendall Benway, Edmund Grant, and Louis Tropeano, for terms to expire on 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 Carp., 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 fL 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 $18,004 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. 0 Selectmen's Meeting -5- June 20, 1988 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 - O 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. A true record, Attest: Marion H. Snow Executive Clerk t SELECTMEN'S MEETING) June 27, 1988 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 59 Militia Drive - at and northerly from Worthen Road, thence turning 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 or Upon motion duly made and seconded, it vote, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddison, to go into Executive Session for discussion negotiation with the intent to resume open was voted 5 - 0 by roll call Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, of matters of land session. mow 9 I Selectmen's Meeting -3- June 27, 1988 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 casts, 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. f f e WE TOWN REPORT COMMITTEE /MMA TOWN REPORT AWARD Members of the Town Report Committee and farmer TRC member Erna 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: Now 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 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 � 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 interests of the residents. I o I Selectmen's Meeting -5- June 27, 1988 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, 19880 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. The Manager outlined the process which would require submission of 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. -1 C F� A true record, Attest: r r n K Executive Clerk