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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-BOS-min 65-454 Selectmen’s Meeting August 3, 2009 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, August 3, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Office Building. Chairman Cohen, Mrs. Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Manz and Mr. Burnell; Mr. Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk, were present. Public Comment Mr. Mehr, informed the Selectmen that the Legislature's Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy has scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at the State House, Room A1 on Bills H3087 and S1527 that would allow new municipal electric utilities ("munis") in Massachusetts. He hoped that the Selectmen would send a representative to the hearing and that they could speak in support of the legislation. The Lexington home rule petition may also be heard on September 9. Mr. Sellers stated that he intends to speak to the Attorney General to try and settle the litigation issues between him and the town regarding his land on Concord Avenue. He would like to sell his 12.5 acres of land to the Town for $10.8 million and would like an answer by the Selectmen’s next meeting. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports A resident of the Franklin School stopped Mrs. Krieger to tell her how excited and pleased she was with the improvements that are being done to the building. The work at Franklin School is important and it is good to hear that the improvements are having a positive impact on the residents. The sidewalk on Concord Avenue is almost complete and people are walking on it. Mrs. Krieger felt it was a significant event, which finishes off the development of Met State and connects it to the rest of town. Town Manager Report Mr. Valente informed the Board that the Town received an energy efficiency incentive check from Nstar for the lighting and motors at the new Public Services Building at 201 Bedford Street in the amount of $45,430. LHS Varsity Softball Team Recognition The Selectmen invited the Lexington High School Softball team to the meeting to honor and congratulate them for winning their second state championship title. Mr. Manz presented the players and coaches with a letter recognizing their achievement. The Selectmen graciously accepted a ball presented to them that is signed by all the players. The Selectmen wished them well with their future endeavors. 65-455 Selectmen’s Meeting – August 3, 2009 Liquor Hearing – Bertucci’s – Transfer of Stock Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the application for a transfer of stock and issue an all alcoholic common victualler license to Bertucci’s Restaurant Corporation, d/b/a Bertucci’s Brick Oven Ristorante, 1777 Massachusetts Avenue. Letter Regarding Proposed Reductions in MBTA Service The Transportation Advisory Committee requested that the Selectmen send a letter to the MBTA in response to their “Your Service, Your Choice” campaign to solicit input regarding increased fares and/or service cutbacks as a solution to the MBTA financial crisis. Mr. Manz stated that the proposed changes would affect Lexpress, which is partially supported with a grant from MBTA. The Town is trying to put together a coordinated transportation plan that includes pedestrian and bike accommodations and private service that would go to Alewife; the proposed MBTA changes would knock a huge hole in those efforts. Mrs. Krieger, Chair of the Hanscom Area Towns Committee, stated that the Committee had taken a position and sent a letter to the MBTA decrying the potential loss of service. She also noted that the Bedford VA hospital would suffer significantly if the bus service were to be eliminated. Mr. Levison, Co-Chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee, asked if the Town would be sending a representative to one of the MBTA hearings being held on the proposed changes. Mr. Manz hopes a member of the Board will be able to attend and read a statement. Ms. Heitz, Precinct 4, concurs that it is important for the Town to be present at one of the meetings. The bus stop near her home has turned out to be great saver for her family and has also reduced their use of cars. A cutback in service would be a real detriment to the Town. She will be attending one of the hearings and urged the Selectmen to have an official representative attend at least one of the meetings. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve and sign a letter addressed to the MBTA regarding the proposed reductions in service. Proposed NERAC Emergency Equipment Cache Mr. Hadley, Director of Public Works and Mr. Daily, Director of Municipal Governance for the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), presented an overview on what the Northeast Homeland Security Advisory Council (NERAC) is and what they have been doing for the past four years. Since June 2004 NERAC has been a leader in providing a multi-disciplinary forum for problem solving that enables first responders to build critical working relationships, engage in planning efforts and coordinate equipment resources in advance of an actual emergency. 65-456 Selectmen’s Meeting – August 3, 2009 Regional equipment caches have been established within the NERAC region to provide a variety of resources for any municipality, department or emergency response entity in need in the Northeast region. Municipalities can request emergency supplies, including portable light towers, electric signage boards, cots, blankets, generators, pumps and other equipment. These caches have proved invaluable on numerous occasions, including the Mother’s Day floods of 2006, the Danvers explosion in 2006 and the large fires in Gloucester, Lawrence and Peabody in early 2008. Lexington is being asked to become a regional equipment cache in NERAC. Currently Beverly and Framingham have caches. The responsibilities of a cache site include: custody of equipment, equipment maintenance, designation of a site manager, establish a cache management and train personnel. Benefits include equipment ownership and host site usage of equipment at will. The regional cache host would receive a packet that includes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the host site and NERAC, equipment inventory list for host site and NERAC, request form/user agreement form and equipment tracking chart. If Lexington becomes a cache host, NERAC would include security cameras. Mr. Hadley believes the compost facility would make a good site. The daily fee collected for the use of the equipment would be put into a revolving fund to take care of maintenance and capital replacement. There is no annual fee for communities to use the equipment; the only requirement is that they sign an authority to join. The fees for use of the equipment will cover incidental maintenance and will also cover capital replacement over the equipment’s useful life. A revolving fund would be set up to track fees and expenses. In the first year for Beverly their revenue was $22,000 and they estimated that expenses for covering incidental repairs was $2,000. Mr. Kelley suggested it would be helpful to have more information that would show what the downside would be and what the consequences may be. Mr. Kanter, member of the Capital Expenditures Committee, had many concerns: exterior location, added responsibility of Police and Fire, operating and maintenance costs, how much personnel and man hours would be needed for tracking and caring, temptation to use for own need at no cost which would accelerate the depreciation of the equipment, uncertainty of rental amounts, replacement expenses, are we self insured with regard to liabilities, local use versus prioritization and how would the Town handle local backfill for operations. Mr. Daily responded that the selection of Lexington was largely because of Mr. Hadley’s influence as a member of the Council and his support of the program. Regarding Lexington’s liabilities, each host and borrower of equipment is responsible for damages while in their care. Mr. Hadley is comfortable with the fee structure and feels there will be minimal cost to Lexington. 65-457 Selectmen’s Meeting – August 3, 2009 Mr. Hadley would like the Selectmen to support sending the Memorandum of Understanding to Town Counsel for review. He would then return to a meeting to review the MOU and answer the concerns raised. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to move forward to investigate a NERAC regional cache located in Lexington. Busa Land Lease Agreement Mr. Valente reviewed the lease agreement, which Town Counsel and the Busa family have agreed to. He highlighted the changes that have been made since it was discussed at the last Selectmen meeting: 1) recommend lease period end April 1, 2011 so that the ground will be free of snow so we can determine if all the farm equipment has been removed; 2) negotiated $25,000 security deposit that the Town will hold until the end of the lease to use in case there are any remaining items that need to be disposed of; 3) prohibiting of any non-farm vehicles; 4) asking the Busa family to cultivate the land adjacent to the abutters land and keeping it free of debris; and 5) at the end of the lease the Busa family has been asked to provide a seed cover crop so that if the town does not immediately have a reuse plan there will not be an erosion problem. Mr. Kelley suggested that the lease period end April 30 so there will be far less chance of snow. He was concerned that the $25,000 security deposit was too low. Mr. Valente responded that the Town Engineer estimated that the removal of 2 greenhouses, the pump shed and irrigation pipes would be $21,000 and a small amount was added for contingency. Before the town takes ownership everything is to be removed except those the Town asked to remain. Mr. Valente will check with the consultant that is working on test pits and putting together a report regarding whether a higher security deposit amount is needed to address the possible need to remove additional earth from the land. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the lease agreement for the land at 52 Lowell Street in Lexington, generally known as the Busa Farm, subject to non-substantive changes recommended by Town Counsel and approved by the Board of Selectmen Chairman. Approve Munroe Sale Request for Proposals Per Selectmen direction Town Counsel prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the sale of the Munroe School; the RFP has been reviewed by the Capital Expenditures Committee, the Appropriation Committee, Mr. Cohen and Mr. Kelley. Once the RFP is approved for issuing it is recommended that responses be due in early October to allow the town time to review proposals, negotiate the purchase and sale agreement and bring a deal to a Special Town Meeting in 65-458 Selectmen’s Meeting – August 3, 2009 November. There are two provisions of the proposed RFP that the Selectmen discussed whether they want to consider or reconsider: 1) not established any minimum price; and 2) recommend a $5,000 payment in lieu of taxes beginning in 2013 and increasing yearly by 2.5, which would be what the Adams School pays. Mr. Burnell is not in favor of selling any town property and feels the Munroe School should be turned over to the Facilities Department for rental space. He would like to have the reference to civic use taken out of the RFP, the buyback option should be 90 days to respond, not 30 and he feels that the $5,000 payment in lieu of taxes is too low. He plans to abstain from the vote, but wants his issues addressed. Mr. Kanter, Precinct 7, read a statement regarding language in the RFP, which he objects to, for the sale of the Munroe School site as only looking at an arts center rather than looking at all alternatives that might be better for the Town. The Selectmen made it clear that they have decided that they want the Munroe School to remain a non-profit civic, cultural, historic, educational or arts center that serves the community with a preference for an arts center. The RFP will not prohibit other organizations from applying, but it will make clear that the Selectmen’s preference is an arts center. Regarding Mr. Burnell’s concerns on buyback, Mr. Valente explained the three step process: 1) 30 days to say whether the Town has any interest in buyback, which would trigger having an appraisal; 2) Town would automatically say they are interested and would have 120 days after appraisal to determine if they want to buyback; 3) the Town would then have 90 days after that to decide. The process would actually take 6 months. st Mr. Burnell believes the 1 step should be longer than 30 days so that there is time to decide if want to buyback prior to having to pay for an appraisal. The Selectmen asked Mr. Valente to look into the issue further. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0-1 (Burnell abstained) to authorize the Town Manager to issue the Request for Proposals for the sale of the Munroe School Building, with such minor changes that may be necessary. Goal Setting Follow-Up Fiscal Task Force – Prioritize Issues Mr. Valente provided the Selectmen with a list of follow-up items to prioritize what they want the Fiscal Task Force to address: They include: long-term compensation guidelines; effective planning for program restructuring; prioritizing future significant capital projects; uses of CPA funds; and State legislative agenda. A majority of the Selectmen agreed that they would like the Fiscal Task Force to first address long-term compensation guidelines. 65-459 Selectmen’s Meeting – August 3, 2009 Open Money Capital Articles List Mr. Valente provided the Selectmen with a list of open money articles and highlighted ones that have been deferred until the FY2011 financial/budget situation is better understood. The deferred projects are: replacement of Fire Engine 3 - $500,000; center complex restroom renovation - $77,000; bikeway reconstruction - $175,000; DPW equipment replacement - $656,305; and permit tracking software - $100,000. Mr. Manz discussed the need to have the bikeway maintained. Ms. Enders, Chair of the Bicycle Advisory Committee said the Committee is preparing a plan for projects that need to be done, which include: drainage issues, root upheaval, pavement decay and unsafe intersections. The Committee is planning to submit a warrant article for the warrant to request funds for intersection signage and improvements. The Committee asks that the Selectmen consider the bikeway a major resource and give the go ahead to design and/or prioritize the problems. The Selectmen asked if stimulus money was available. Ms. Enders answered that there needs to be a design done first. The Selectmen agree with the Town Manager that the Town needs to be cautious until they have a better understanding of the FY2011 budget. The Selectmen asked several questions about open articles that are not being deterred. They include a Land Acquisition open article from 1999 for $3 million and whether it could be rescinded. Mr. Valente will check with the Conservation Commission to see if they will agree to rescind the article. The DPW Facility STM article shows $3,309,832 as an available balance. When the project is complete the available balance will be rescinded and so the amount will not be borrowed. The Old Reservoir Stormwater Mitigation article for $569,000 is moving forward. Engineering has applied for State funding and expects to hear by October-November 2009. Consider Green Communities Technical Assistance Grant Application The State has approved and funded a grant program to assist communities with energy efficiency projects. Cities and towns must meet certain criteria to be designated as a “green community” by the State in order to be eligible for the funding. To assist communities in meeting the criteria to be a green community the State is offering technical assistance grants. The technical assistance grant application requires a letter of support from the Selectmen and a commitment by the community to work toward meeting the five criteria required to be designated as a green community. Applying for the technical assistance grant would help Lexington determine whether we want to qualify as a green community. The plan is to make a regional application including Lexington, Concord, Lincoln and Arlington, if they all agree. The Planning Board supports the initiative. 65-460 Selectmen’s Meeting – August 3, 2009 Mrs. Krieger hopes that the technical assistance grant will help explain energy stretch code to the community. The technical assistance help could suggest a timeline and a process that we could meet within a year. Lexington may be eligible to receive funding from the State by being an early adopter of the program and thus would be eligible for a significant share of $10 million. After the application is submitted, the Town may choose to go alone or with Lincoln and Concord. The green program offers funds to bring in a Sustainability Officer that could be shared with other communities, which would be an indication of Lexington’s intention to apply to be a Green Community when and if the criteria is satisfied. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the Green Community technical assistance grant application. Appointment of Election Officers Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3-0-2 (Cohen and Burnell abstained) to appoint the Election Officers as shown on the list of Election Officers provided by the Town Clerk in a memo dated July 28, 2009 for the period beginning September 1, 2009. Approve Order of Taking for Wisteria Lane and Pitcairn Place Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Order of Taking for Wisteria Lane and Pitcairn Place. Limousine License Renewals Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the application and issue two (2) Limousine Licenses to Fusco Enterprises, LLC, 88 Reed Street, pending inspection approval of the vehicles by the Police Department. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the application and issue two (2) Limousine Licenses to Boyadjian Limousine Service, 447 Lowell Street, pending inspection approval of the vehicles by the Police Department. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the application and issue one (1) Limousine License to Kip Duncan Farris, 158 Maple Street. Appointment to the Historic Districts Commission Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to appoint Barbara Feldman to the Historic Districts Commission as an Associate member representing the Arts & Crafts to fill the unexpired term of Robert Warshawer until December 31, 2009. 65-461 Selectmen’s Meeting – August 3, 2009 Resignation from the Sidewalk Committee Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Laura Cecere from the Sidewalk Committee, effective immediately. Town Manager Appointment – Commission on Disability Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager’s appointment of Julie Ann Miller to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire October 29, 2011. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager’s appointment of Janice Cyr to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire October 29, 2010. Consent Agenda Water and Sewer Commitments and Adjustments Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0-1 (Cohen abstained) to approve the following water and sewer adjustments: Adjustments of water/sewer charges for July 31, 2009 $-9,979.71 Ratify Poll Vote – Letter to Legislators – Cable Licensing Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to ratify a poll vote to send a letter to Lexington’s Legislators requesting their help in defeating bills (Senate Bill 1531 and House Bill 3765) that would change the rules for negotiating cable issues. One-Day Liquor License – St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve a 3-day liquor license for the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival to be held Friday through Sunday, September 25 to 27, 2009 at the Church at 17 Meriam Street from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Comptroller Annual Review Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve and the Chairman to sign the Comptroller’s annual review for the period March 2009 to March 2009. Approve and Sign Letter of Recognition to the Lexington Police Department Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve and sign a letter of recognition to the Lexington Police Department to recognize them for their actions associated th with the life-threatening incident on May 18 on Reed Street. 65-462 Selectmen’s Meeting – August 3, 2009 Approve LIP Application for LexHAB Acquisitions Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Local Initiative Program (LIP) Application for the inclusion of LexHAB projects at 1001-1003 Mass. Avenue, 104 Emerson Garden and 300 Woburn Street on the Subsidized Housing Inventory. Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the minutes of July 13, 2009 and July 14, 2009. Executive Session Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of July 13, 2009. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:10 p.m. A true record; Attest: Lynne A. Pease Executive Clerk 65-463 Selectmen’s Meeting August 31, 2009 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Office Building. Chairman Cohen, Mrs. Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Manz and Mr. Burnell; Ms. Vine, Assistant Town Manager; and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk, were present. Selectmen Concerns and Liaison Reports Mr. Manz read the letter in the Lexington Minuteman about the decaying center and wanted to inform the citizens that Lexington Center’s vacancies are lower than comparable towns, that Lexington has outdoor seating at restaurants that many communities do not have, there are more restaurants than banks, there is a local bus service, a wonderful symphony. He encouraged citizens to check out all the great amenities Lexington has to offer. Mr. Burnell announced that the 2020 Vision Committee will begin a Citizen Academy on September 22 that will continue for 9 weeks. Up to 25 residents are encouraged to participate to learn how town government functions. If it goes well, another Academy will be planned for the Spring. Liquor Hearing – Vinny T’s – Change of Manager Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the application for a change of manager to Jeffrey Vigue and issue an all alcoholic common victualler license to Vinny T’s Restaurant Corporation, d/b/a Vinny T’s of Boston, 20 Waltham Street. Approve Antony Proclamation and Authorize Expenditure from the Antony Selectmen’s Gift Account Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to authorize an expenditure from the Antony Selectmen’s Gift Account sufficient to pay for a gift for the citizens of Antony and to cover the expenses of side trips prepaid by participants, not to exceed the amount in the Selectmen’s Gift Account. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve and sign a proclamation to the citizens of Antony declaring the week of September 12 to 19, 2009 as a time for our citizens to renew their deep appreciation for the richness that our enduring relationship with the Sister City of Antony, France has brought to our community. Roosevelt Road Sidewalk The Selectmen decided to discuss again which side the Roosevelt Road sidewalk should be built on because of some concerns that if the sidewalk was put on the north side it could not be plowed in the winter because of the width it would be in some areas. The north side also had many obstacles that the sidewalk would have to go around. The Selectmen made it clear that 65-464 Selectmen’s Meeting – August 31, 2009 they originally agreed that the sidewalk should be on the north side because of the insurmountable drainage issue at one resident’s home on the south side. Since it has been determined that the drainage issue can be handled, they believe the sidewalk should be on the south side, which can be plowed in the winter and only has one obstacle (a tree). Mr. Manz presented photos of both sides of Roosevelt Road because he felt the initial meetings did not provide information of what the area looked like. Dana Ham, 55 School Street, believes the process has failed and asked why the Selectmen are discussing a sidewalk on the south side when they already voted to put the sidewalk on the north side. He asked why residents are paying to survey again, why Selectmen are wasting time. He believes it is a political issue being driven by constituents that do not get their way. Abutters were notified in 2008 that a sidewalk was being discussed. There has been no traffic study, no approval from Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC), no input from Public Safety. The sidewalk committee did not have updated meeting minutes available on their website for residents to refer to. He was told the reason for considering the south side for a sidewalk was because of money. He would like to see backup documentation that says the sidewalk would cost more on the north side. He asked why the children’s safety has anything to do with cost. The Selectmen made it clear that Engineering and DPW stated that the cost for the sidewalk was about the same whether it was built on the north or south side. Mr. Ham asked about whether an accident history had been done and also felt the money for a sidewalk could be used in other areas with much worse traffic issues. He also mentioned the number of street crossings involved in the south side versus the north side. He asked if TSAC voted the additional crosswalks. He believes the June 8 vote of the Selectmen should stand because the abutters, residents, School Department, School officials, Sidewalk Committee and Safe Routes to School put their differences aside and came to an agreement on a location for the sidewalk on Roosevelt Road. He believes the process has gone on way too long; let process work and continue the process of putting sidewalk on north side as was voted on June 8, 2009. Mr. Cole, School Street, feels it is important to have a sidewalk and it needs to be a four season sidewalk. He also hopes it can be built before the snow falls. Mrs. Krieger emphasized that in order to have a four season sidewalk it has to be built on south side because of restrictions on the north side. Peter Gilman, representing his 87 year old mother Edith who lives at 23 Wilson Road, believes the safety of the children is the most important factor and he mentioned that there are more street crossings on the south side. He believes the town should move all the obstructions on the north side and build the sidewalk. The Selectmen made it clear the placement of the sidewalk had nothing to do with the cost. 65-465 Selectmen’s Meeting – August 31, 2009 Mrs. Krieger felt it was important to remember that we are talking about the current traffic pattern at Hastings School which has increased, especially since the increase in bus fees. That is why it is critical that a sidewalk be installed. Hastings is dangerous because of the cars parked on both sides and cars turning left on Roosevelt. Brian Adley, who lives at the corner of Wilson Road/Roosevelt Road, complained about the process. He put in a sidewalk on his property, but it did not change the problem. He believes the traffic pattern needs to be changed and that if signage is included, then enforcement could take place. Bulk of the problem is between 7-9 a.m. and from 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. He would like to see the sidewalk on the south side. Dale Pease, corner of Wilson/Roosevelt does not think people will walk on a sidewalk if it is built on the south side because they naturally walk on the north side now. Jane Kalinski, Safe Routes to School (SRTS), says the impetus of SRTS is to get kids to walk to school safely. She clarified that the traffic flow has increased because of additional students and the increased bus fee. The Hastings Principal worked with the police to minimize the traffic to school, which was approved by the town. She also mentioned that SRTS asked for signage and was told no and that it was not an effective way to handle the traffic issues. She believes the kids will walk on the sidewalk, whichever side it is on. There will need to be some education. Diane Bigelow, Hasting’s parent, just wants to see a sidewalk. She does not believe the town does a good job of plowing the sidewalks and residents should plow their sidewalk. Madeline Pease, 29 Wilson Road, asked if the paper street in the area could be used for the kids to get to Hastings. Jane Kalinski, SRTS, previously talked with the Hastings principal and Pat Goddard, Facilities Director about walking on the paper street, but it would require crossing on Crosby at a blind curve, which was not safe. Mildred Ham, 7 Roosevelt Road, who has lived there for over 50 years, asked why not just put up two signs stating that from 7-9 a.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. no one can enter unless they are a resident. That solution would be simple and inexpensive and there would be no need for a sidewalk. Mr. Manz stated that would make turning left on Marrett Road extremely dangerous. Sharon Kendall, 9 Deering Avenue (across from School Street), believes it has not been safe since the bus fees increased. She participates in the SRTS and invites others to join to talk about the safety of the children. She suggests what was done at the Diamond Rotary and Ross Road should be looked at for Hastings. She also believes signage would help and if cars did not park at the corner. 65-466 Selectmen’s Meeting – August 31, 2009 Monica Grewal, 47 School Street, on north side, thanked the Selectmen for the time taken to present and look at pros and cons and provide an equitable plan from engineering an basis. It is the Selectmen’s understanding that the sidewalk will be built before the snow falls. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to reverse the decision made on June 8, 2008 and recommend that a sidewalk be built on the south side of Roosevelt Road. Appointments/Resignation Ad Hoc Fiscal Task Force Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to amend the Ad Hoc Fiscal Task Force charge by increasing the membership to 12 (and citizens members to 8). Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to appoint Michael Kennealy to the Ad Hoc Fiscal Task Force. Energy Conservation Committee Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Sandro Alessandrini from the Energy Conservation Committee, effective immediately. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to appoint Joseph Musacchia to the Energy Conservation Committee. Town Manager Appointments – Recreation Committee Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the Town Manager’s reappointment of Sandra Shaw and Wendy Rudner to the Recreation Committee for a three-year term to expire April 30, 2012. Approve Bench Location Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve locating a bench near the backstop of the William P. Fitzgerald Memorial Field on Park Road. Future Meetings The Selectmen decided to meet on the following dates: September 22 for the Citizen Academy, October 1 (Summit), October 5, October 19, November 2, November 9, November 23. They also discussed the possibility of a Special Town Meeting on November 9, 16 and 18. 65-467 Selectmen’s Meeting – August 31, 2009 Consent Agenda Water and Sewer Adjustments Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the following water and sewer adjustments: Adjustments of Water/Sewer Charges for August 31, 2009 $-27,243.14 Street Acceptance Timeline Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the proposed FY2011 Street Acceptance Schedule. Sign Constitution Week Proclamation Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve and sign a proclamation for Constitution Week. Approval of Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremonies on Battle Green Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the request of the Town Celebrations Committee for a Veteran’s Day parade and ceremonies on the Battle Green on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, as outlined in their letter dated August 24, 2009. One-Day Liquor License – Friends of Minute Man Park Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve a one-day liquor license for the Friends of Minute Man Park to serve beer and wine on Sunday, September 20, 2009, from th 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in Cary Memorial Hall for the 50 Anniversary Celebration of Minute Man National Historical Park. Use of Battle Green – Masonic Learning Center for Children Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 to approve the request of the Masonic Learning Center for Children for their annual Battle Green Walk from the Masonic Learning Center at 33 Marrett Road along Massachusetts Avenue to the Battle Green and back to 33 Marrett Road, which is to be held on Sunday, October 18, 2009, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Ratify Poll Vote – Lowering of Battle Green Flag for Senator Kennedy Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 6to ratify a poll vote to lower the Battle Green flag until further notice for the passing of Senator Kennedy. 65-468 Selectmen’s Meeting – August 31, 2009 Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call to go into executive session to discuss the disposition of real property, with no intent to return to open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. A true record; Attest: Lynne A. Pease Executive Clerk