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Home My WebLink About1988-10-BOS-min14 . f 11 t �A i! 31f 1 S ! S DTEETING october 17 ■ 19 8 8 ar meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, A regal � � , Tin Offices, at 7:30 October 17. 1988 , in the Selectmen s meeting Roam, p.m. Smith ith, Mr. Marshall ■ Mr. Eddi son , Mr . Dailey ■ Mr . _ Mr�eeney, Mr. . Mite Town Manager, Mr . cohen ■ Town. Counsel, Mrs,* Snow Executive Clerk, were present. PUBLIC G ■ BOSTON GAS COMPANY o p en ed the p ublic hearing on the petition of Boston Gas Mrs,, Snth pen for permission to install a gas main in Waltham Street A representative of the c y explained Ca�any Pew ' ned that the work is necessary to provide service to Brookhaven Life Center, 1010 Waltham Street. There re no further c is in favor or in oppositions , Mrs, Smith declared the hearing closed. dal made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Upon motion Y plan and orders of Boston Gas y for the purpose of a petition , grant of location for installation of approximately 975 feet of 4 inch gas main in W altham Street, as reccnnmended by the Director of Public Works and Engineering, Richard E. Spiers. PUBLIC HEARING BOSTON EDISON COMPANY Mr s. Smith o pened the public hearing on the petition of Boston • son C Y for ' ssion to install conduit in Edison Way. Carol � Fdl o McMan us,, represe n ting the Edi son Canpany explained that the work is necessary to provide electric service to a newly constructed building at 1709 Mass. Avenue. T bein no further comments in favor or in opposition, Mrs. Smith declared the hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the titian plans and orders of Boston Edison Company for the purpose of a P tion of approximately 80 feet of conduit grant of location for installa pp . 11'1 � r Edison Wa northeast of Mass. Avenue thence turning and nnuung 1 a distance o f about 13 5 feet, as rec ed by the Director easterly, iers. of Public Works and Engineering ■ Richard E6 S P US SUBS � Bergeron was resent for review with the of the report Chef Berg P Waste Systems Review Committee, which, he reported, has of the Hazardous Was Y worked to develop policies and procedures as mandated by federal law. He introduced members of the cmvdttee which included the Town Manager, Peter T e Richard Spier s ■ Phan Rai , George Smith ■ Elizabeth Banks, ► don and Pauline Burke. He referred to the report, the purpose Paul Fur don the policies and procedures necessary to identify of which i s to outline Pa f and lessen or remove the threat to public health and safety that may result fram an accident or release to the envirorm ent involving hazardous materials. He further explained that the resources of local state or federal government may be required to cope industry, � magnitude o f the area with such a situation, dependent on the threatened* of local industx a contacted, he noted that 150 had res and these responses had been reviewed under the requirements of the federal government and DEQE. Selectmen's Meeting -3- October 17, 1988 Mr. Kent noted that the visual impact of the ro sed. 17 00 D00 p � 0to 18 ► sq. ft. facility had been an area of Concern to neighbors. and design g The ..� height o f the bu i ldin g gn of the exterior will be changed in response to that input. The building will accommodate a youth minis and Mr. Kent ' � � listed the activities and trines during the week of the uses planned. He referred to the previous function of the old Belfre Club formerly laps to y rn�erly on that site, and p transfer the Club's activities to the new facility. Mr. Kent stated that Town lease of parking spaces on site can be continued on weekdays and that it is not Grace Chap inter p ractice. He s � t to shut off the p said he would be happy to work with the Town on that issue. �n response to concerns about the size and placement of the building in relationship to other area structures a sketch will be Prepared* Mr, Kent will have that info ready for presentation to interested Town Boards and Committees. A traffic study, concluding no major impact has been submitted with Grace Chapel's application to the Board of Appeals. Mr. Kent noted ed that a shuttle bus service to alleviate traffic conjestion will be implemented,, He stated that an alternate location would be considered on the basis of a land swap, if a suitable lot could be found, Mr. Marshall, with reference to the parking issue. felt that private owners should not be expected to solve the Town's r�obl p with the problem P �' although help p em would be welcomed Bo ar d s Mr White stated that he saw need for cmprehensive review b Town Now of the plans of the Church rather y than information given on a piecemeal basis. He mentioned issues still not addressed such as the future use of the building, should Grace Chapel wish to give u th � g P e Youth Center and asked for commitment to the stated use., He advised a Covenant to transfer the building to the Town if the traditional use was to be discontinued, He added that he would also want to discuss the tax exemp status of the facility before the Nov � ember 17th of is hearing. Mr. Kent said that the Church might give the Town first option to chase at mark � Pte` et value, but would not be agreeable to giving the facility to the Town, Don Olson, Design Advisory Cam ittee member, reported on his camnittee's discussion of the scale of the proposed structure in relationship o existing istang area buildings. Mr. Olson showed elevation and site plans and photos and made canpar isons of existing buildings with the proposed facilit with r e g ard to bulk and scale. He noted that � at the Grace Chapel bw.lding will be sited in such a way that it will be very dcminant in the area, Mr. Kent listed the positive impact the facility will have and its benefits to the youth of the Town and asked that these aspec of the proposal be considered as sped well as the negative concerns which had been brought up. Further meetings with Town Boards were planned., to be scheduled when complete information is ready and all requested l ans have been prepared, p ond IWZ p Lt T orrode ■ L F.D. reported that of the responding industries► y onl 7 or 8 had shown leve 1 s of hazardous mater on site, sufficient ' ' 1 sis as ified by EPA, and outlined procedures to require risk ana y PeC followed to deal with various levels of concern. chief Berg eron stated that the committee is now attempting to g et d in future will work tow • ng local plans in place an toward coordination of with neighbori lann' P � for emergency situations and use of equi tams r econded it was voted. to approve ► as a Capon motion duly made , procedures set forth b y � e Haz ardou s the po and y th general concept, po Substan Sys Review Ccmmi.ttee , with the understanding that as need fence dictate, they may be revised or moderated. and experience Chief Berg . D Ra' Environmental Scientist, was introduced by • r� �� devel a computer program to aid the Dr. Raj ' s y had worked to � e Federal • in re din to requests for information by th ca�ttttee span g of Berg eron accepted the discs, on behalf of the committee and thanked Dr. Raj for his valuable contribution as a mmber ' noted that citizen involvement as shown in of the ca mittee . Mrs. Smith ' its work contributes in large measure to the greatness the committ i of Lexington as a town. MINUT MAN NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK G.M. DRAFT PLAN Pam Mr. Edds • son referred t o the November 1 deadline by which to respond 1 Manag ement Plans for the riinute Man Park and to the Draft Genera g o attempt to develop a suggested a meeting with the Planning Board tp • Park Service on the pans, unified response to the l Mr. Eddison had reviewed the October 13 draft position statement of • e draft plan and referenced several items in the the Planning Board on the P n. He reported s tatemeent which he felt should be revised or expanded u po that Haywar Pond Assoc. had expressed its di sccmf ort with the Pl anning Board's response on the matter of volunteer or friendly acquisition of residential land ' referred to interface with the Hayward Pond neighbors Mrs. Smith � n to land taking by the Park Service. She felt and the Board's opposltio should b continued. that the Tam's e f forts to oppose any takings s �� it 1 questioned the takeover of the Battle Road to Mr. Mar l qu , sha t f rern a modern road convert i d to its Original l state and whether it might be better to disagree with the general concept now. ' ' n the li ht of his work to date with the Park Mr r Edc1.i son ■ 1 g Service, felt that an attractive and mutually rewarding historical area could be recreated in the Park • lst The matter will be further discussed prior to the Nov deadline. GRACE CHAPEWOLD BELFREY LOT PROPOSAL d t representing Grace C hapel, P �! hapel■ was present for d Geo Ken ■ � of plans for construction of an educat io n/ recreation center at Forest � and Muzz Streets, as proposed by the church. � to make a Kent stated that he was not prepared that evening K ass rep Mr. be lad to L� formal presentation of plans but would g ive a proof g g to modi the plans to on steps taken y r suggestions by area that week. residents,* leted durin New plans were expected to be c g -A. TAXI RATITE INCREASE Mr. Whi referred to the request of Ronald Bonne o f Ar lex T ''�'► Corp, f a meter rate increase Taxi e. Rates charged in surrounding towns were listed. Mr, Bonney had asked that Lexington rates be � � c onsistent with those charged in Arlington, Mrs. Smith noted that the request had came from only e of th cab ' es licensed in the T �' e two Town. Julian H , Suburban Diamond Taxi, expressed his opposition to the rate hike stating that this purpose is to provide transportation which is inexpens ive enough t increase business. Mr. Marshall felt that rather than establishing uniform rate under the Town's Taxi Rule g Rules & Regulations, a m aximum rate should be voted to allow for crmpetition between the ccnTem Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to table action ti.on on the request for taxi rate increase and to schedule 0 a Public Hearing to amend the Taxicab Rules and Regulations. Mr. Cohen will rovid information as to whether a maximum rate e law, to would be allowed under State MINUTE Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve as presented. Selectmen's meeting on Sep the minutes of the Selec 14 , 1988. Action on the minutes of the S eptember 26 Executive Sess held at 7:30 a.m. , was tabled, RTARRAN STATE SECTION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the MEOW Warrant for the November 8 19 88, State Election, RESIGNATION, ZEN -EBRATIONS COMMITTEE Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the resignations of Nan Cannalon a P Nancy g . 120 Kendall Road, and Jerry Hagerty, 17 Capt . Parker Arms, as regular nenters of the Town Celebrations Cammi ttee . and of M ,� M tz.ons Mary McKenna,, 47 Bridge Street, of the Town. Celebrations Subcarmmittee r effective ' ' atel . Y APPo INTmENT S Mrs. Smith read a list of appointments/reappointments to be considered and noted the request from Mrs. Battin. Lexington Comittee Chairman Center that her camittee be expanded to include two mmb ers fran the surrounding neighborhoods who have no Lexington Center business connections Mrs. Battin had also asked that the area under the aegis of her committee be expanded. Mr. Marshall expressed opposition to inclusion of neighbors at that level of the decision making g process, and felt that they might have negative views on proposals being considered. He said he would vote against expansion of the committee, Mrs, Smith noted that the L,C,C, feels strongly that viewpoints of whe issues are being considered neighbors should be heard wh � . Mr. McSweeney referred to the fact that of the current shi several with Lexing ' gton Center business connections are also neighbors. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve reappointments to committees, , as follows pow. DESIGN GUIDELINES CONSULTANT written rcc tion of the Design MOWN Mr. White referenced the nt of Design • that the contract for developme Advisory Committee David Dixon and Associates and ' deli.ne5 for � Lexington � awarded find Mr. �' award consistent with D. g proposed that he make the old �e that award and p suggested that the 5e1 properly Eddison with contracting the Dixon fir . m. moved to authorize Mr• White to p rocee d The R ion was secon and so voted. gEMVALUATI gROCESS t for update of municipal Pr OPerty W , ate noted State requ�'�,en Mures to be fvllaWed three ears and autlir�ecl the pros values every y e�nent. during FY89 to car�ly with that and • i to be revalued by staff Residcntial pr adl ial /industrial property by R . M. Br eye BROOYSIDE A TRAFFIC SIGNAL om Jane Garvey, • ferred to a letter received fr --� Mr. ate re ization warrant • Public Works regarding signal a need Oannu s stoner o f alth v n Street, which states th requirements for Brookside Avenue IW measured during requ -- 1 crossing which can only be • for a gap study for d school reSence of a crossing guard. A. Ni. or P. M. peak hours, without the p October 17 1988 i a Selectmen's Meeting ' committee (1-yr. term) Police Manual Policy cy Ca T Expires . Bushnel Dr ive ' 1 i am J. Day ley, Jr. , 1 Bush �1 1 Locust Avenue 39 9/ 30/89 9 30189 / William C. Hays Gerald L. McLeod 71 Spring Street Street 9 9/3�JI8 9 9/3018 Edith Flynn 3� Watertown Paul E . Fu rdon , S taf f Lexington Police Dept. 9j30/8g • Committee (1-yr. term Fair H ou s� n 9/30/89 • Weathers r Bay Way Gerry C . Wed 14 Drumme Locust Avenue 22 9130189 Robert Pressman • 171 Burlington Street 9 /30/89 Muriel M. Spence • 19 Thor eau Road 9/30/89 Leona Martin William T. Spencer 32 Hancock Street Road 9130189 9/30/89 • g Nickerson c V i dya Bhat�a att Road 11 Al c 9130189 Fl orence A. Baturi n 380 Lowell Stre et g / 30/89 James R. Brannon 9 Freemant Street 9/30/89 Albert Huang • Committee � 3 -yr. term} Lexington ton Center 9/30/91 Norma R. Bogen 13 Barberry Road 5 Harrington Road 9 /30/91 Carta V* Fort mane Marian M. Powell 33 Forest Street 9130191. ' s Commit ( 3-yr. term} Town Cel ebrati vn 6/30/91 Charles T. Hyde 97 Maple Street 32 Watertown Street 6/30/91 • Flynn Win ns ton E . Fly Road Paul �! Jenkins 19 Childs 6130191 . POM • expansion of the geographical Regarding the expan graphical f bits of the area of was `made and second ee motion cons ern of the Lexington Center C.a�Ynitt eet and en the W Str a th area to it to include Avenue and Forest Street . The intersections with Mass. Harrington Road motion did not carry ■ and the item was tabled. ' invited to explain f u ' t the reasons for the will be Mrs. Batten wl tee and the for expansion o f the cctrmlt . t ter limits beyond the Oen requ ests in in the camnittee' s considerations. to be s.ncl pow. DESIGN GUIDELINES CONSULTANT written rcc tion of the Design MOWN Mr. White referenced the nt of Design • that the contract for developme Advisory Committee David Dixon and Associates and ' deli.ne5 for � Lexington � awarded find Mr. �' award consistent with D. g proposed that he make the old �e that award and p suggested that the 5e1 properly Eddison with contracting the Dixon fir . m. moved to authorize Mr• White to p rocee d The R ion was secon and so voted. gEMVALUATI gROCESS t for update of municipal Pr OPerty W , ate noted State requ�'�,en Mures to be fvllaWed three ears and autlir�ecl the pros values every y e�nent. during FY89 to car�ly with that and • i to be revalued by staff Residcntial pr adl ial /industrial property by R . M. Br eye BROOYSIDE A TRAFFIC SIGNAL om Jane Garvey, • ferred to a letter received fr --� Mr. ate re ization warrant • Public Works regarding signal a need Oannu s stoner o f alth v n Street, which states th requirements for Brookside Avenue IW measured during requ -- 1 crossing which can only be • for a gap study for d school reSence of a crossing guard. A. Ni. or P. M. peak hours, without the p _6_ He reported that LOu.i s Berger completed field g &Associates, Traffic Engineers hav work for this project and will ► e early Nov�r, If thew � u�mlt a draft report .n wa rrant s are satisfied the design tr affic signals will in 'T T of the moo ri ate1 with construct . AP 1 2989. ion planned in WC X)D STREET S IDEID%T X PETITION Mr . white noted the petition of Wood �d Street residents for construction of sidewalk between Bates Road and the • from. Fr ancis Katandin W development and the memo fr rands Fields . T own Engineer r on the ratter. Mr. Fields estimates that on Wood Street the cast to fill the gap of sidewal a distance of 445 feet, would be k that the project be �75.nQ� and re ded• FY9I following postponed until the road is bein resurflowing water main installation, g aced in Mr. Marshall requested a riori • sidewalks in the P tY list far installation of TC�,m. FIRE STATION REROOFING C ONUMCT Upon motion duly made and #89-6, Reroofing econded r it was voted to award Contract g Fire Department Head ers , in the $15 to the lowest nt o f Inc. P.p. Box S e' D & S Roofing & Sheet Meta 5, Webster Square Station, l C Worcester may, by the Director of Public work rF ► MA► as rec ed s IEngl.r�ee.� ing . ACTING T OWN MANAGER Upon motion duly made and seconded appointment of Deborah it was voted to ratify the Be B Radway, Assistant to the Town Mans e Ac ting Tawas Manager for the Period beginning g r. as moot Saturday. October 22, through 5aturda y. November 5 , 1988, The Selectmen welded Ms Radwa a • � Assistant • �' s �''�' . White's and congratulated her upon her appointment, RECYCLING PROGRAM Mro white gave a brief report on the , � Po �tial collection. of recyclable material i . noting that there had been higher than �t alpatz.on . He noted that problem expected week r p encountered by C`rinc in the first of the p ogram had been due to the Colunbus Da holiday leek and the high response residents. y day & a 4 -day by CRi.nc plans to add anot �'e Prompt pick --up, er truck to NBC W l� ] Dom, I+ACGNIA STREET As requested by Tc�vn Counsel, the . certain land. at Lac Board executed a Deed conv onia Street to Douglas H, and Wanda I g Lowell Street, .MacDonald, 454 CONSENT AcmqD CHURCH OF OUR RED EEMER Upon mottan duly made and seconded i o f the Char it was voted to approve the request 'in Lexington Center Church of our Red far permission to • s �'r`Y s andwlch on October 29 19889 - advertising its annual Fall fair, to be held I -0 POM Selectmen's Meeting October 3 1988 CARY LIBRARY CONTRACT Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was Voted to ratify the poll vote of Jacquelyn Smi th , John Eddi son , and Teo McSweeney awarding Contract in the amunt of $7,400, to D. K. Foote Co., 777 Main St.. Malden, Mae, for work on the Cary Memorial Library . ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE, ARMENIAN SISTERS Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify the poll vote on October 5, 1988, to approve the request of the Armenian Cultural & Educational Association for One Day Liquor License on October 8, 1988. CUMMITMMT I SEWER CMRGES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve cammitment of the following charges: Cycle 9 Sewer Charges in the amount of $53,839.45 Sewer Senrice Rental, Hanscann Field, 3rd quarter in the amount of $750. APPOINTV= OF BATTLE GREEN GUIDES Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted tea approve applications for licenses as Battle Green Guides to expire on June 30, 1989, for: Senior Guides Lynn Harris 70 Middle St. Sandor Zapolin 46 Asbury St. Christopher Harris 19 Woodland St. Rohit Sakhu'7 ar 50 Turning Mill Rd. Elizabeth Rabkin 40 Fin Rd. Junior Guides Nathaniel Z i niner 38 Hancock St, James Kuaal 18 Highland Ave. Heather Hammond 80 East St. Anjan Mukherjee 40 Winter St. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve abatement of Sewer Charges for 8 Rangeway Road in the amount of $139.36. ABA OF SEWER CEAPCFS CONTRACT # 8 8 -16A ■ MUZ ZEY Upon motion duly made and seconded., it was voted to execute Contract #88-16A, Improvements at Muz zey Senior Center, in the amount of $14,580, awarded on SEptember 14, 1988, to Fairway Ccrpany, Inc. S / PLAMING BOARD MEETING Mrs. Smith announced that the Selectmen's Meeting scheduled for October 24th would be held at One Cranberry Hill, Lexington. The Board will meet with the Pl annin g Board for discussion of means whereby the Town's goals for affordable housing may be pursued and attained, EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 4 by roll call vo t e ,, M Smith, Mr. M Mr. Eddison. Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, WOM go into Executive Session for discussion of matters of collective ' bargaining and litigation, with no intent to resume open session. Upan motion duly made and seconded, it eras voted to adjourn at �1 :05 p.m. A true record, Attest: M ion H. S Executive Clerk x T r . SE ECG S MEETING . October 31, 1988 A regu R lar meetin of the Board of Sel was held on Monday, October 31, 1988, in the Selectmen , R+aan Tarn Office Building, s Meeting at 7.30 p.m. Chairman Smith ■ Mr. Marshall, Mr. Eddl son , Mr. Dai ley , Mr. McSweeney. Mss, y ■ g Radwa Actin Town Manager; Mr. Cohen ■ Tom Counsel; Mrs. Snow, Executive Clerk ■ were present. ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS ` dui made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the Upon motion y regular rs of the Tam Celebrations Committee, for following as regu terms to expire on June 30 19 9 1: Dawn E, a X554 Mass. Avenue Marilyn N. McWeeney 503 Concord Avenue I� It was also voted to a p po int the following as members of the Town Celcbrat1Ms S 'ttee, for terms of office to expire on June 30. 1989 Adrienne Della Penna 25 Mason Street John Hayden 4 Davis Road L.C.C. EXPANSION OF LIMITS voted to ext end the motion duly made and seconded■ it was upon motion Center ttee to geographical area of concern of the Lexington n Mass. Avenue fram.its intersection with Woburn Street to include land o its intersection with Harrington Road, extending on the southwest side gt of Lexington Center to Forest Street. L.C.C. EXPANSION OF MDUUMSHIP i Motion was made and seconded to enlarge the rshp of the Lexi. ' ngtan Center a cammittee frn nine to eleven as requested by its had felt that inclusion of Battin. The cc mittee Ch Margery residential neighbors, with no Center business connection, would provide necessary input an d had asked if it could be done on a one year trial basis. Mr. Marshall said he would not vote for enlarging the camtittee. H e saw neighbo rs' involvement in the early stages of propoSed Center project as a po ssible detriment to progress with their implementation and pointed out other opportunities rtunities in the process for their input and expressions of concern ' he was not un thetic with Mr. Marshall's view Mr. Eddison said � structure for a but would vote to go along with the enlarged � -ttee year. `tteeIs role as exploration and initiation Mr' . Dai ley saw the caRrrl ' ttee too � mzi of rv�vements in the Center. He felt that if the ca could get d based its efforts may became stultified before they bro r sted enlargement . go:.ng, He said he would vote against the eque Mr . McSweene noted that the cammittee has mid -day meetings and that even with the current 9-- s tructure , the s tend to said haaever ■ that if the carmittee feels that the became � e ' ' would o aloe addition o f s would be beneficial, he wou g g with it on a one year basis. r r .MM 2- Mrs. Smith spoke of the importance to the carmnittee of awareness of the positions of all involved and impacted by Center related proposals and felt that adding neighbors would not necessarily lute of improvements , She felt �' e fforts for that a dimension not now present could be added and favored trying it for one year, Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -- 2 with Mr. Marshall and Mr. Dailey voting in the negative, to approve on PP a one year trial basis, expansion to eleven of the membership of the Lexington Center Committee . L.C.C. APPO INT mENT is Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Fa Bussgang, 2 Forest Street and Morton Fo Y rton G. Kahan, 44 Hancock Street, as imm bens of the Lexington Center Committee 8 an September 30 1989 for terns of office to expire H. F . A. B . CCMPREMqSIVE PLAN Mr. Eddison referred to a letter to Colonel Seifert Caunander dated November 4, 1988 expressing the views and concerns f ' HATS fawns on the 1 o the four p for major construction at Hanscom Field. The letter had requested a meeting of representatives of the four towns and top officials of the airbase, ESD, Mitre and Lincoln Lab for dis cussion of the issues in question. Colonel Seifert's answering letter, received. October 25 1988 had not responded to the HATS request for a four town meeting, but stated plans for a briefing session with the Town of Bedford` in No vember. Mr. Eddison had prepared a draft response to Colonel Seifert reiterate the II/4 r ' request and asked that the Board approve the letter• Approval frcxn the other three towns had also been requested. It was agreed that four towns should have the Op before Air Force laps � � p progress further and that the Board should proceed as indicated in Mr. Eddison's draft. Upon wtion duly made and seconded,, it was voted to approve the craft letter to Colonel Charles Seife P ert H.F,A.B Co mmander, as presented, CONSENT AGENDA TPAFFIC ITEM, WNGONE, BLOOMFIEJ ST Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to refer the request Of Alfred Rongone , 63 Bloamf field Street for installation of a No Parking" sign to the Traffic Safety Advisory Cam ittee for review and reccmnen . C: MMITNENTS , Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve CzRX - it ment of the following charges: es ; g Street Opening Permit fees, August $ 487.0 Street opening Pe fees, September $ 3 93.00 Water Charges, final bills, September $l, 459.38 Sewer Charges, final bills, S eptanber $1,514e52 MARRETT ROAD, 25% DESIGN HEARING amw Mr s. Smith reported on the October 19th meeting on the 25% desi Tans for construction and rovements to the Marrett Road, Mass. venue intersection, held by the State fate DPw, G Ali !� Selectmen's Meeting 4-3- October 31, 1988 All present had expressed favor with the plans but concerns were expressed about the two -year c letion date projected. In the interest of safety, interim improvements had been suggested . It was agreed that efforts should be continued to promote improvements as quickly as possible to ensure the safety of motorists. HOUSING MEMNG Mrs. Smith announced that a meeting of the Selectmen with all Boards. Ccmdttees and Town agencies concerned with efforts toward the provisions of affordable housing has been scheduled for Monda November 21st, at 8:00 .m, in Estab Y p rook Hall. RECYCLING UPDATE Ms. Railway reported on progress with the Town -wide Recycling Program, started on October 3rd. The first month of residential icku 128 tons of r cl t p grossed nearly ecy ables or about l0� of all collected waste. Richard Spiers reported on the Town office Building recycling �Y � program. He informed. the Board that the collection folders had been installed for each of the 70 desks and estimated that about Jlb. a da of recyclable material is discarded Y by each worker. The Town will share with ORinc revenue generated by about 10 tons/year. Amy Wagner of the waste Management Task Force will meet Superintendent of Schools Dr. Geiger, for discussion of School participation in this program. Mr. Marshall suggested Chamber of Cam - erce involvement in encouraging the participation of large businesses in Town. Mr. Spiers further reported that curbside collection was smoothin out with far fewer calls fran resident d s per day. He informed the Board of a 70% effectiveness rate, as opposed to a national start- ate of 50% and a rate of 95% r P regarding the appropriateness of materials collected. LEAF C .T.EY'' ON Ms. Radway noted that November 5 has been designated for the Town's third curbside collection of leaves. She outlined procedures for pickup, transport to the landfill and the process whereby the material is made useful for landscaping purposes, MINUTE NON PARK GENERAL bVU4AGEv= PLANS Th e Planning Board Joined the Selectmen for discussion of their positions on the Draft Gen Management Plan for the Minute Man National Historic Park., and response to the Park Service on the proposals contained in it. Residents of the Hayward Pond neighborhood were also present. Mrs. Smith noted that it was the wish of the Selectmen to present to the Park Service a united Town position on the plan. The Planning Board's draft position paper, prepared by Staff dated October 27, 19 8 8 , was reviewed. Mrs. K - auminzer noted that her Board had not at that time reached a final decision on the section of its statement concerned with possible land takings in the Hayward Pond area, Mr. Eddiscn pointed out that the deadline for response to the Park Service was the next day, and urged Planning Board nxmters to arrive at its final statement, 14 -4- Nr . Edd.i son had prepared a draft cover letter to acccn pan %7 the Planning Bogard s and Conservation Cann i ss ion' s Position Statements, which covered points on which the. Selectmen and Planning Board had differing views. Selectmen were in agreement that this letter should be sent, if the Planning Board did not choose to revise its statement., Referring to the Park's proposal for extension of the Park lands to include Hayward Pond area residential land, Ms. Dailey expressed his disfavor with the Planning Board' s October 17t-b- reca u endation that the Park Service give consideration to voluntary and friendly acauisition of these residential ro � ties, over tirre, as the owners decide to sell p � a them, noting the emotional 1 impact to homeowners o f such procedure. p Nr. Eddison said he saw no need to disturb the integrity of that neighborhood, and suggested that screening could be used to preserve the historic ambience of the Park. He asked that the Planning Board be aware of the impact on people and their neighborhoods under this sort of a plan. He added his compliments on the excellent preparat i. on of the position paper. mrs. Smith said she has seen the adverse affects to a neighborhood when neighbors gradually leave and saw no need to destroy it when there is no overriding need. The Planning Board then returned to its office for further deliberations on its position. 4, ,.. The Selectmen continued to discuss other aspects of the statement. Regarding the proposed relocation of Rte. 2A, Mr. Marshall noting that it is a busy road, said he did not fee comfortable with the concept and did not support it. He added that the Conservation Ca n fission had also expressed its opposition. He said he felt that it would be a poor use of federal money. Mr. Eddison said he felt that the re- creation could he accomplished within limits, to show visitors what it had been like to live and fight in Revolutionary war days and if even part of the relocation could be imp lemented it would enhance the Park Service's capacity to recreate the 1775 ambience realistically. He said he saw that potential and asked for the Board's support. Mrs. Smith said she would endorse the relocation of certain sections of 2A if cost and environmental issues allowed . Motion was made by Nor. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Dailey to arend paragraph a. of the Selectmen's draft letter to the Park Service to inflect opposition to the concept of the relocation of Rte. 2A. It was voted 3 _ 2 to retain the paragraph as presented, with Mrs. smith r Mr. Eddison and Mr,, McSweeney voting against the motion,, The motion did not pass. g h c. which stated that the Town. well continue to Regard � �� paragraph � P � satisfactory acta work " crcperati.on with the Park cervice to n�tually ry solutions to issues involved in the plan, Mr. Marshall referred to past att t s by the Town to work with the Park Service in for lation ! of � Tans for improvements to Rte. 2A. He pointed out that at that tz.me , the Park Service had not been cooperative p � P � � with res to a passible land swap. He felt that with respect to the Rte. 22h relocation, modern needs, as well as historical needs, need to be considered► and that the Park - Service should now begin to work cooperative -3 -Y with the Tcwn. Mr. Dailey asked that that view be conveyed to the Part Service. . P""' Selectmen's meeting a� 5 October 31. 1988 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was vo prepared by sor� Mr. Eddi ted to accept as the Selectmen's letter to the National Park Service regarding the Draft General Mara N'ational Historical gerrent Plan for the N�nuteman Parr. Mr Smith thanked the hayward Pond area neig in ghbors for their effective efforts procedures for opposing Possible takings of land in that area. _Later in the even. ing ■ the Selectmen were i r� f o �� that the Planning Boas had voted to withdraw frart its pcs i t statement the recammendation that the Park Service give consideratior1 a to voluntary and friendly cqui siticr�. of residential properties in the Hayward and to substitum�r � and Pond area, �endation that no adverse results be rea li zed i te the rec� n that neighborhood. IWARDOUS HOUSEHOLD WTE COLLECTION adway reported orl the s s fu 1 October 20 th 1�ousehold F=�aste Collection, 700 1987 call people had participateds. vs, 3 8 � in the collection. 84 barrels of oils ■ chemicals and other hazardau ' s ma.ter had been removed, plus an additional 7 barrels of ' of paint cans had batteries. A great number at been dropped o f f and ways are bein g sought to f ind a safer. more cost effective wa.v of disposal. She noted that including costs of advertising n a. had cost - g d prc�tion, the _ 2 3,00 over the � ft.0 collection 00 appropriated, S� aspects o the program that must be evaluated before th v e '89 collection were location ■ allowable materials, traffic flow and hours of o ■ hours Aeration. It was noted that in the early of the day, there had been a one hour because of a traffic back -up. . Ms. Radway ccmpl irmnted George Smith for his work ' the proj in conjunction wi 3.n coordinating ` th the of forts of the League of Wamen Voters and the D.P.W. Mr. Marshall observed that Lexington is a forerunner er �.n recycling and spoke of the Town's efforts providing n example c 'ties , g � e for other Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sera letters of appreciation to George Smith D,p DEQE and an others wh a y o assisted In making the collection da Ms . Radwa Y success. y Suggested that the Tcwn s effort he spotlighted at the 1989 Annual Town Meeting, SMOYING, CARY HAIL Ms* Radway rioted George Smith, Health Director, had direction regardin the asked nor g question o f complete restriction of smoking n Gary Hall She xec ed that the Sel ectmen v oted to prohibit g . at any time in Cary Hall but m might consider designatin smoking during Town Meeti one roan s�aki.ng for Upon , notion duly made and s econd.ed. , it Was voted to b ' any time 1 n the � y Memori Building an smak a�x1g at . , SWMS 0 N/AIZW HOUSE MOVE NLs . rtacLay reported that the Swenson /Allen house had moved, in five d been successfull y ive hours time that day, after several days of delay due to utility line relocation rcbl Y Fields in assisting �' �- The efforts of pl Ling the new owners were especially noted. Et; ''F� SESSION r y�+rr1 er �7 C :y rli call .. . ...... F r w . T r w F �V LJ n , i t W Upon motio duly made are ' 1'arsr al l , l r . 1 , YT. I:ailey, . 1 r . DR�cS��reer�e�� - 7ote , i lr. s ■ S�r�s t� .. I� , . �, o f matt er s c r . 6s = le C��cr. fcr c �c u ,. _cn t a a s eGU t ZZ e �. e� �. . - la n6 n�atiat i c�r' s . wit ra i r�terxt to restm�e aver! ses sl ar_ . iti atiar� and ld ,, . - r�ecndec' , _t v;as, N--Cted to ad jaura at 9 : 44 Upon rrrtian ciuJ_y naae and s F.rr.. A true recur f , Attest • l F ■ , x Executive C lerk not wo