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Selectmen's Meeting
May 2, 1994
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, May 2, 1994, in the
Selectmen`s Meeting Room, Town office Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Bailey, Mr.
McSweeney, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Bddison; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. white,
Town Manager; Mrs. Novak, Assistant Town Manager; and Ms. Smith, Acting Executive
Clerk, were present.
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Peter Chalpi.n, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Committee, made the following
recommendations of the Committee:
Percy Road - Caution Children. Sip.
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At its meeting of March 23, the Traffic Safety Advisory committee met with Mrs. Mary -Lou
McDonough, #31 Percy Road to discuss a neighborhood request to have Caution Children
signs installed on both ends of Percy Road. This street continues to be used as an alternate
route to the Waltham Street area and the volume and speed of traffic is of concern to the
neighbors. The committee unanimously reconunends approval of the request, and the Police
Department has indicated that it will increase enforcement as manpower permits to re-- educate
drivers that Percy road is a , residential street.
Mr. Chalpin said that over the long term signs such as these are effective.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to install Caution Children signs at both
ends of Percy Road.
No Parkin Sin-- 1505 Massachusetts Avenue
At its meeting of March 23, the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee met with Mrs. Ruth
McIntosh, President of the Russell Square Condominium Trust, to discuss improving sight
distance at the existing condominium driveway on Massachusetts Avenue. vehicles parked
up to, and in some cases encroaching on the driveway apron have been observed in the past
and significantly reduce sight distance to the left when one is leaving the driveway. He
indicated this has been examined over a number of years. The committee uninirnously
recommends that an area on Massachusetts Avenue, from the driveway to a point 25' easterly,
be . posted "No Parking Here to Driveway ". The Committee feels that adequate sight distance
is particularly important at this location because of the volume of traffic on Massachusetts
Avenue, and posting this sign will i mprove safety for both the eondonw* nium residents and
those people traveling on Massachusetts Avenue.
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Dr. and Mrs. Freeman asked the Board to vote favorably on the recommendation of the
Traffic Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to post a "No Parking Mere to Driveway "
sign at a point 25' easterly from 1505 Massachusetts Avenue.
No Parking and Stop - Estabrook School and High School
At its meeting of March 23, the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee discussed a request from
Mr. John Moynihan, Director of Facilities, Grounds and Support Services at the School
Department, for regulations to allow enforcement of existing No Par king signs at the
Estabrook School and existing Stop signs at the High School. In addition, Mr. Moynihan
requested an additional No Parking regulation in order that both sides of the Estabrook
entrance driveway may be posted. The additional signing will be provided and installed by
the School Department. The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee unanimously recommends
approval by the Board. Mr. Chalpin indicated that such regulations would allow police
officers to enforce the signs.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to post an additional "No Parking" sign
at Estabrook School and to regulate existing
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signs at Estabrook School.
Caution Children. Sin - winter Street
At its meeting of March 23, the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee met with Mrs. Carol
Doherty, 86 winter Street to discuss a neighborhood request to have "Caution Children" signs
installed on winter Street, approaching the Morris Street /Sullivan Street area, where a
schoolbus stop is located. This street continues to be used as a corridor from Bedford Street
to drove Street. No sidewalks exist, and the horizontal and vertical alignment in this area of
the street are such that the committee unanimously recommends approval of the request.
Carol Doherty spoke in favor of the recommendation.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to install
"Caution Children" signs on winter Street.
Mailboxes in front of Town office Bui* Iding 1 625 Massachusetts Avenue
At its meeting of March 23, the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee met with Mr. Joseph
Hansen 221 Follen Road and Postmaster Stephen McCarthy to discuss Mr. Hansen's g
suggestion that the mailboxes on Massachusetts Avenue in front of the Town office Building
be relocated to the circular driveway, Mr. Chal in said the Cormn"ttee recommends a ainst
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the suggested move. The Committee's observations indicate that the vehicles stopping at
these mailboxes each day number in the hundreds. The circular drive itself, and its entrance
and exit, simply cannot accommodate traffic volumes at that level. Mr. Hansen and Mr.
McCarthy understood the Committee's position and accepted the Committee's decision against
relocating the mailboxes.
Tour Bus Parking
Mr. Chalpin reviewed a map showing a new proposal for the dropping off of passengers and
location for tour bus parking. The Board thanked Mr. Chalpin and all involved in the new
regulations. The proposal was discussed and the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee was
asked to monitor the new regulations.
Minutes of Meetm* of April 9 1994
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of the meeting of
April 9, 1994.
One Day Li quor Licence - Lexin ton Rota
Upon motion duly made and seconded, with Mr. Busa abstaining, it was voted to grant a one -
day liquor license to Lexington Rotary for June 11, 1994 with a rain date of June 12, 1994.
Fees for vehicles for Hire
The Chairman read a recommendation from. Phyllis Smith, Executive Clerk, that the fees for
all vehicles for hire be increased to $30.00.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to increase the fees of all vehicles for
hire; Hackney Carriage (Taxi), Limousine, and Common Carrier, to $30.00 per vehicle,
effective May 31, 1994. It was also voted to amend the rules and regulations of the Board
of Selectmen to reflect such fee increases.
Water Main Rmlacement
Mr. white advised the Board that water .main replacement contract bids were opened on
Thursday, April 28 for the replacement of approximately 9500 linear feet of 12 inch water
main in Pleasant Street, Concord Avenue and 'walnut Street from Massachusetts Avenue to
the Waltham town line. He asked the Board to vote to award a contract to the low. and most
qualified bidder, Paolini Corporation of Newton, MA in the low bid amount of $669,092.10.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award the contract for water main
replacement to Paolini Corporation in the bid amount of $669,092.10.
Massachusetts Jaycees Bike Path Request - Mgy 28, 1994
Mr. white, indicated that the Massachusetts Jaycees have requested permission to hold a
World Ride Against Cancer Homecoming Finale on Saturday, May 28, 1994. . He advised the
Board that all appropriate departments had reviewed and approved. The Minuteman Bikeway
Con rnittee had recommended approval with a starting time of 10:00 a.m.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of the
Massachusetts Jaycees to hold a world Ride Against Cancer Homecoming Finale on
Saturday, May 28, 1994 starting at 10:00 a.m..
Sewer Charge in Lieu of Betterment - Homes Reall
Mr. white asked the Board to approve a sewer charge in lieu of betterment of $2,331.09 to
Homes Realty of 89 Waltham Street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a sewer charge in lieu of
betterment of $2,331.09 to Homes Fealty of 89 Waltham Street.
Parking_ Update
Mr. Spiers, Director of Public works, told the Board that both the Public 'Forks Department
and the Town Manager's office had put a considerable amount of work into the parking rates,
policies and comparisons with other towns. He indicated they will be able to give the Board
a variety of options to consider at a future meeting.
Much discussion followed about maintaining the number of spaces at the Meriarn Street
Parking lot.
The Board asked that the Lexington Center Committee and Clamber of Commerce be invited
to the meeting at which the Parking Update is discussed.
Bench Update
Steve Hurley updated the Board on plans for more benches in various locations around Town.
Steve and John Frey also discussed and showed a model of a bench that is proposed to be
placed at Adams School overlooldng a pond in one direction and the Great Meadow in the
other direction. He indicated the bench was already there and Paul Crowle y the donor of the
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bench in honor of his morn, plans to plant a Virginia Gold Apple tree close to the bench.
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The Bikeway Committee and Design Advisory Committee have reviewed the plan and are in
agreement. Paul Crowley is working with Tree Superintendent Brian Gilbert on the lantin
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of the tree.
Mr. Burley asked the Board to approve the bench and the placement of the tree.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the donation of the bench and
placement of the tree from the Crowley family.
Taxi and Limousine Licenses
The Chairman asked the Board to approve six Taxi Cab licenses for Arlex Taxi'; one
Limousine license for John Boodoo, one Taxi Cab and eight Limousine licenses for A--1 Taxi
of Lexington.
Upon motion, duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve six taxi cab licenses for Arlex
Taxi; one Limousine license for John Boodoo, one Taxi Cab license and eight Limousine
licenses for A-1 Taxi of Lexington.
Consent A ! nda - Permission to Use Battle Green
The Chairman asked the Board to consider an invitation from. the Lexington Elks to join them
and participate in their Annual Flag Day Ceremony.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to the Lexington Elks
to use the Battle Green on June 14, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. for their Annual Flag Day Ceremony- y
Route 2A Widening Discussion
Representatives of the Planning Board, South Lexington Civic Committee, the Design
Advisory Committee and Conservation Commission were present to hear and give input to the
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discussion of the Route 2A widening project.
Dick Cook of BSC discussed the changes the most recent plans call for; namely, relocatin
the Sheraton Tara Lexington Inn driveway so it is opposite Forbes Road and installing a.
traffic light at the intersection; widening Marrett Road to five lanes between route 128 and
the Forbes Road /Sheraton Inn intersection with three lanes corning off Route 128; installing
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second set of lights at the Minuteman Tech /Massachusetts Avenue intersection where the road
would narrow. to four lanes; and narrowing the road to three lanes as drivers continue west
from the Minuteman Tech /Massachusetts Avenue intersection Then there would be two lanes
of traffic on the approach to the Minuteman National Historic Park.
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The Board agreed to meet with BSC and interested parties on Saturday, May 14 at 9 :00 a.m.
to tour the Marrett Road area that is to be widened.
Planning De artment Report - Socio- Economic Characteristics of Lexin ton Massachusetts
Planning Director Bob Bowyer and Planning Department Staff were thanked for the very
impressive report distributed to the Board Members.
Mr. Bowyer said the report was being sent to all Boards and Committees and Town Meeting
Members *n the hopes of getting widespread use. He said he would like to come back to the
Board at a future meeting when the Board has a less full agenda to make his presentation.
Strategic Planning Process
Mr. Dailey said he had received a rather large packet on the Focus Group. It contained a
transcript of the three focus group meetings that were held . and an overall review of what
went on at the meetings. Board members expressed a desire to see the material before
deciding what to do with the survey. He said he would make arrangements for copies to be
made for the Board members. -
Paul Hamburger discussed the random. survey. He said he would have a draft to the Board b -
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the 9th of May. He indicated he wanted to finalize the survey and send it to a random
selection of 1200 households. Mr. Bailey said that assuming the draft survey was available
on the 9th, the School Committee, Planning Board and Board would want to review it. The
Board discussed the time frame of getting the survey out and the Board members agreed that
if it was not feasible to get it out by mid -.Tune that maybe it should wait until September.
Mr. Dailey said he would check with Seisfeld and get some guidance on dates.
Police Chief Recruitment Process
Mr. white updated the Board on the Assessment Center for the Police Chief. He said
members would be John. Carroll who is the Town Manager of Norwood and has extensive
municipal experience and knows Lexington; the Deputy Superintendent for the Boston
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Police Department, Director of Labor Relations Florence Creed who has a degree in Law, Dr.
Eisenberg who has 20 years of consulting experience; and two officers from a major
Montgomery County community.
Mrs. Novak said they expected two candidates would take the test on Saturday. She said she
would have a written report within a week.
Mr. white said he will be working with the Department of Personnel Administration and
hoped to have an appointment as soon as humanly possible.
Executive Session -- Litifration
Upon motion duly made and seconded, It was voted 5 -0 by roll call vote: Mr. Bailey, Mr.
McSweeney, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn and Mrs. Eddison to go into executive session for
discussion of matters. of litigation, the disclosure of which might adversely affect the interests
of the town with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn. at 9:55 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
+PhylA.Smith
Acting Executive Clerk
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Selectmen's Meeting
May 1 1994
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, May 1 1994, in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town office Building, at 7 :30 p.m. Chairman Dailey, Mr.
McSweeney, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddison; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. white,
Town Manager; Mrs. Novak, Assistant Town Manager; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were
present.
L - woodland Road Housing Project
Marshall Derby reviewed three layouts for the house on woodland Road. All three layouts
show the house *n the exact same location which is set back behind the other houses slightly
on the right just about as far as you can go on the right of the lot. one plan shows where the
path would go if the new path were to remain exclusively on the existing lot. The second
plan, preferred by the Design Advisory Committee after neighborhood input, shows the path
approximately 290 feet and 8 feet wide to the left of the house. The third and most
economical plan, which was not endorsed by the DAC, was a compromise plan and shows a
new path of slightly under Zoo feet and 6 feet wide.
After considerable discussion Mr. Derby said it would be LexHAB's request to go with Plan
B as recommended by the Design Advisor Committee with the house located on the uphill
side and the new path meeting the existing path further back. An 8' path with shoulders was
agreed upon.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the current recommendation
of LexHAB,
Mr. Levine and Mrs. Lazarus were asked to serve as neighborhood liaison working with
LexHAB and keep them informed about neighborhood concerns.
100th Birthday - Lola Blonder
Friends, relatives and Board Members joined Mr. Dailey in honoring Lola Blonder who will
celebrate her loath birthday on Saturday, May 21, 1994.
Minuteman Cane Award
Mr. Malley invited friends and family of this year's Minuteman Cane recipient, Bessie
Ginsberg Baker, to join the Board and David Williams, Chairman of the Minuteman Cane
Selection Committee to take part in the happy event of the annual Minuteman Cane Award
ceremony Mrs. Baker is the seventh. recipient of the Minuteman Cane following Edith
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Cheever, Neal Cronin, Ray Culler, Pearl Brenchick, Marion Fitzpatrick and woody Brodhead. - }
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Appointment - Registrar of voters
The Chairman indicated he has a request from Town Clerk Bernice Fallick to reappoint Mary
Abegg as a Registrar of voters.
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to reappoint Mary G. Abegg as a
Registrar of voters for a three -year term expiring on March 31, 1997.
Appointment - Executive Clerk to Board of Selectmen
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Phyllis A. Smith as Executive
Clerk to the Board of Selectmen for a one -year term expiring March 31, 1995.
Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meetings
of March 7, 1994; March 14, 1994; April 6, 1994; April 11, 1994 and April 13, 1994.
Executive Session Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Executive Session minutes
of May 2, 1994.
Use of Battle green - Bowman School Fourth Grade Class
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a request from the Bowman
School Fourth Grade Class to use the Battle Green for a reenactment as part of the Bowman
School fourth grade history class project on Friday, June 10 1994 at 9:30 a.m.
Auctioneer License -- Arthur Morowitz
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue an Auctioneer's License for May
21 1994 to Arthur Morowitz.
Ratify Phone boll -- One Day Liquor License
Upon motion duly made and seconded, with Mr. Busa abstam*mag, it was voted to ratify a
phone pall taken on May 11 to grant. a one --day liquor license to the Bicentennial Band for
May 14, 1994.
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Common Victualler's License - Da wood's Deli and Lexington Sguare Restaurant
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant a common victualler's license to
Dagwood's Deli from 6:00 a.m.. to 10 :00 p.m. 7 days /week and to Culinary Group, Inc., d/b /a
Lexington Square Restaurant from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., 7 days /week.
Limousine License - Nader IIavllle orient Euress A' gport Rental Service
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant a limousine license to Nader
Hoville, Orient Express Airport Rental Service.
Resignation of Gerri weathers from Fair Housin g and Human Relations Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept with regret the resignation of
Gerri weathers from the Fair .Mousing and Human Relations Committee and to send her a
letter acknowledging her tremendous service to the 'Town and the Committee.
Library Director Bob Hilton Retirement
Mr. Fenn updated the Board on the recruitment process for a new Library Director to replace
Bob Milton who will be leaving n August Z2. Mr. Fenn indicated that it would be a very
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difficult job to replace Bob and that it is important that it be a good Job rather than a fast
one. Mr. Fenn indicated that he has been asked to serve as Chairman of the Search
Committee and would welcome citizen input about the nature of the library they would like to
see and the criteria for the next director.
Consent A Benda
C-cwnrnitryomtc
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve commitment of the fallowing
charges:
Commitment of Water Charges (demand bill) - 5/10/94 $5.00
Commitment of Water Charges (final bills) - 5J10/94 $1,365.32
Commitment of Sewer Charges (final bills) - 5l10J94 $2 3 ,021.63
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A hnternPnt
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to abate the following charge;
Abatement of Sewer Charges - 5/9/94 $3,287.87
Historical Cornmission A ointment -- Man Penollosa
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Town Manager's
appointment of Marilyn Penollosa to the Historical Commission to replace Bracia withoft.
Appointment to the CATV and Communications Advisory Committee -Julie Lon cote
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Julie Longcope to the CATV
and Communications' Advisory Committee.
Test Lights East Emerson. Road and Jonas Stone Circle
Peter Chalpin indicated that on April 14, 1994 a questionnaire regarding the demonstration
street lights was sent to all of the homeowners on East Emerson Road and on Jonas Stone
Circle. A cover letter requested that the questionnaires be returned before April 27 and
indicated that questionnaires which were not returned would be considered to be in favor of
the installation of the demonstration lights as currently proposed.
Mr. Chalpin reported that of the forty -six questionnaires which were distributed, r1ineteen
were returned. Thirteen were 'in favor of the installation as proposed and six were opposed.
Twenty -seven questionnaires were not returned and those 27 were considered to be in favor
of the installation.
Mr. Chalpin indicated the intent was to install eight different types of lights on the poles,
The demonstration plans to deal with two problems, namely, one to test light possibilities and
the second is to get lights into the subdivisions that have requested them..
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the installation of the
demonstration street lights on East Emerson road and Jonas Stone Circle.
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Parkin Fee Schedule Update
Mr. Spiers gave the Board an update on the parking program and presented eleven options for
the Board to consider in an effort to save approximately $35,000 in the cost of the arkin
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program.
Meriam Street Lot
Mr. Spiers explained that the Town's five -year contract with the attendant parking contractor,
LA Z, is due to expire on August 11, 1994. He said this year's cost is $71,076.00. The
projected FY95 budgeted amount is $76,000. The parking revenues generated $65,378 in
Fiscal 1993, or an operating loss of $10,622. . A Town managed attendant parking lot would
cast in the vicinity of $35,000 including salaries, benefits, etc., but it dues not include the
cost of accounting, supervision and that sort of thing, which would give us a net savings of - a
little over $35,000. He indicated he also included for consideration the benefits of opening
up the Meriarn Street lot for Saturday parking which would cost approximately $5,500 and
generate $13,000 in revenue for an anticipated net profit of $7,000.
Another option regarding the attendant lot would be to elftbl nate attendant parking altogether
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and go to a fully metered lot. This option would cost in the vicinity of $60,000 to install an
island and meters and would mean the elimination of approximately 60 parking spaces gained
through stacking and the subsequent loss of revenue.
Another option would be to eliminate attendant parking and convert to an automated parking
machine. This has met some success in Arlington, Belmont and Wellesley. It will cost
approximately $10,000 to purchase and install the machine and appropriate si na e. As in
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metering, the same benefits would be last as in the metering option.
The daily parking rates for the Meriarn Street lot are: 250 for the 1st hour; 500 for the 2nd
hour, 750 for the 3rd hour and $1.00/hour for the 4th hour and over.
permit Parkin
The Town sells 127 yearly parking permits @ $175.00; contracts for and sells 34 parking
permits @ $150.00 and contracts for 20 spaces for $250.00 and sells them for $175.00. The
net revenue from these 181 permits was $28,250 in FY93.
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Metered parkin
The Town owns 492 parking meter spaces throughout the Center area with number, location
and time limits as follows:
8 Around the Post office 30 minutes
160 Mass. Ave in Center, Depot Square, Meriarn, Muzzey, 1 hour
Clarke and Waltham Streets
34 Behind Cary Library 1 1/2 hours
216 Edison way, Municipal Lots 2 hours
74 Muzzey, Raymond, Grant Streets 4 hours
The rates on these meters are: 50 for 12 minutes; 100 for 24 minutes and 250 for 60
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FY 93 revenue for these meters was $158,353.
Other Parking„ options
Mr. Spiers also mentioned the possibility of metering a number of two hour limited
unrn etered parking spaces around the Common and several streets near the Center.
In addition the Town is looking into the possibility of satellite parking at St. Brigid's and at
the old Ides. lot.
There was much discussion over all of the options presented by members of the Chamber of
Commerce, Lexington Center Committee and Design Advisory Committee.
It was a unanimous decision to:
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Increase the yearly permit fee at the Arts and Crafts lot from $175.00 to $250.00;
To leave the other lot fees as they are;
To go to a Town managed attendant parking at the Meriam Street lot;
To increase the maximum daily rate at the Meriam Street lot from $1.OQ to $1.50;
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5. Not to raise the meter rates; and
6. To raise the limit on all 160 one -hour meters to a 2 hour limit.
It was also decided to ask the Town Manager to pursue the St. Brigid's and old Res satellite
parking issue and to come back to the Board at a later date.
The Board asked the Public works Director to go with the attendant at _the Meriarn Street lot
five days a week and take another look at an attendant on Saturdays in the fall.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to remove the parking along
Massachusetts Avenue from Winthrop Road to Slocum.
Reserve Fund Transfer Update
Mr. white advised the Board that the Appropriation Committee would be meeting on June 13
to review the Reserve Fund Transfer requests.
Mr. white updated the Board on the need for a Reserve Fund Transfer to: Fire and Police
Medical Account, the Town Celebrations Account, to meet the snow and Ice deficit, and the
Legal Account. He advised the Board that they could only expect $37,253 from the State as
a reimbursement for snow and ice removal.
Water Meters for outdoor S rinklin
Water & Sewer Superintendent Bill Hadley presented a policy which would allow the use of
separate water meters for lawn irrigation purposes. MT. Hadley expressed his concerns that
this new policy would in his estimation create an increase in the sewer bills and would
hamper the Town's effort to encourage water conservation.
Mr. Hadley suggested the following regulations:
The Town of Lexington will allow residential accounts to install a separate meter and service
for outdoor watering under the following regulations:
The homeowner is responsible for the installation and maintenance of the system.
The homeowner is allowed to connect a new service to the domestic- water line located
on the property line past the Town's shut off. The service will include copper tubing,
a curb stop, an approved pit meter set up, and the appropriate size meter. The meter
will be a Sensus water meter.
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For homeowners with an irrigation system a 1" service is to be connected to the
system from the pit meter.
Homeowners without an irrigation system may install a 3/4" line from the meter and
attach a riser pipe with a silcock on it.
A plan of the proposed location shall be approved by the water /Sewer Superintendent
or his designee prior to any permits being issued, .
0 All installations must be approved by the Lexington Wate /S ewe r Division.
All installations shall have the proper backflow devices installed.
The Town of Lexington will turn the water on during the first week of Ma and will
return to shut off the water and read the meter the first week of November.
1W.. Hadley also proposed that the rate for the water usage from this separate meter be a flat
rate based on the Highest rate in place at the time of the billing period. The initial cost to the
homeowner would be $1 for the water meter the curb sto r
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setup with backflow device and a connection and inspection fee. In addition, there would be
a yearly charge to irrigation system owners of $150.00 for turnip the water on and off,
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reading the meter, billing and. testing the backflow device. There would be a yearly charge to
owners without an irrigation system of $75.00 for turning the water on and off, reading the
meter and billing.
There was considerable discussion about the cost to the homeowner.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to provide the alternative of a separate
water meter Ior outdoor use for all users.
The Board asked Mr. Hadley to work out the costs that would be charged for the 1 1/2" pipe
and above.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - by roll call vote: Mr. Malley, Mr.
Mc Sweeney, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn Mrs. Eddison; to go 'in executive session for discuss * on
of matters of litigation, the disclosure of which might adversely affect the interests of the
town with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was vote to adjourn at 11:1 o p.m.
A true record, Attest.f
Phyll� A. Smith
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Acting Executive Clerk