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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-08-BOS-min60 °94 Selectmen's Meeting August 8, 1994 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, August 8, 1994 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Busa, Mr. Penn, Mrs. Eddison; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. white, Town Manager; Mrs. Novak, Assistant Town Manager- and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present. Tree_ Removal_ - 37 Pere Road Parks and Trees Superintendent Brian Gilbert reported that a tree hearing had been conducted on the removal of a 7" caliper Norway Maple from a grass strip in front of a garage addition at the request of the L.ongo's at 37 Percy Road. The Longo's have agreed to donate $200.00 to replace the tree with two 2.5 to 3" caliper trees. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the removal of the tree and the replacement with two trees, the location of which is to be decided by Mr. Gilbert. A ointment of Representative to CTPS Study Committee Mr. Dailey read a letter from the Central Transportation Planning Staff asking the Board to appoint a Lexington Representative to an advisory committee to CTPS to review their progress to date and recommend further action on the plan to connect the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway to the Dr. Paul Dudley white Bicycle Path. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Carolyn Devi of 60 Turning Mill Road as Lexington's Representative to the Central Transportation Planning Staff Study Committee to connect Minuteman Commuter Bikeway to the Dr. Paul Dudley white Bicycle Path. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meetings of July 25, 1994 and July 26, 1994. Executive Session Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Executive Session Minutes of July 25, 1994 and July 26, 1994. Proclamation -- Bob 1- Tilton A reciation Da Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim Sunday, August 14, 1994, as Bob Milton Appreciatlon Day. s 60-95 Selectmen's Meeting Minutes - August 8, 1394 Street Acceptance orders, of Taking Mr. white asked the Board to approve the order of taking for street acceptance for the streets as voted by the 1994 Town Meeting under Article 19. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and sign the orders of taking documents for Battle Green Load, from Minute Man Lane to the end; Mead Circle, from North Emerson Road to the end; orchard Lane, from Sanderson road to the end; Royal C=ircle, from Grove Street to the end; Sanderson road, from Lowell Street to existing Sanderson Road; Sunset Ridge Road, from Buckman Drive to the end; and Taylor Lane, from Revere Street to the end. Bond Anticipation Notes Mr. white reported that on August 3 the Town took bids for $3,295,000 bond anticipation notes in connection with the four borrowing articles approved by the 1994 Annual Town Meeting. The Town received six bids including for the first time an out-of-state bidder and the low bid rate was 3.49%. Mr, white asked the Board to vote to approve the low bid by Bay Bank and sign the 32 bond anticipation notes. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and sign bond anticipation notes in the amount of $3,295,000 to the low bidder, Bay Bank, at the rate of 3.49 %. Sewer Charge in Lieu of Betterment - 26 Grant Street Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and sign a sewer charge in lieu of betterment of $1,44`T.00 to Martin Long of 26 Grant Street. LEXPRESS Route Change _Stogy at Stop & Sho Parking Lot Barbara Lucas speaking on behalf of the Transportation Advisory Committee reported that based upon a request from Josephine Cataldo, an employee of Stop & Shop, to Selectman Busa, she was asked to look into the possibility of a LBXPRBS S bus stop into the Stop & Shop parking lot. She explained that this would assist the elderly "n not having to cross Bedford Street with their packages. She has spoken to Torn Quinn, the Manager of Stop & Shop, who seemed to be in favor of the stop. The plan would be to run the sto p between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a LBxPRBSS stop at the Stop & Shop parkin lot contingent upon receiving approval from Stop & Shop. Select -men's Meeting Minutes August 8, 1994 Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Selectmen voted 5 -0 by roll call vote: Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. E ddison; to go- into executive session for discussion 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 7:55 p.m. A true record, Attest. r Ph 1 is A. Smith E cutive Clerk t 60--97 Selectmen's Meeting. August 22, 1994 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, August 22, 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 Nis Adam, Acting Clerk, were present. Sign Warrant for state Prirnary Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the warrant for the State Primary, September 20, 1994. Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 8, 1994. Executive Session Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Executive Session Minutes of August 8, 1994. Theatre Licenses Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and sign the Theatre Licenses issued to Marble Rack Cinema Corp d/b /a Cinema I and Cinema II. Lexington Minute Men - Change of Command Cerern�ny Upon motion duly made and seconded, it w voted to grant permission to the Lexington Minute Men for the "Change of Command "' .Ceremony on the Battle Green, Sunday, September 18, 1994, at 2:00 P.M. Proclamation - Constitution week Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim Constitution week from September 17 through September 23, 1994. Meriam street Lot Mr. white reported that four Parking Lot attendants had been hired on a part time basis beginning September 12. One employee will work 24 hours and three will work 1 8 1/2 hours each. It is anticipated that painting the lines will be done in the spring. M� Selectmen's Meeting - August 22, 1994 Acting Town Mann Mr. white reported that he is planning a vacation from September 2 through September 10, 1994 and September 22 and 23, 1994 and is plannm* g with the Board's approval to appoint Julia Novak, Assistant Town Manager as Acting Manager during these periods. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the appointment of Julia Novak as Acting Town Manager September 2 through September 10, 1994 and September 22 and 23, 1994. Consent Agenda Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve and sign the following water and sewer charges: Cornn of water Charges. July. 1994 (Cycle 9) in the amount of $114,464.6'x; Commitment of water Charges, July, 1994, (Final) in the amount of $2,969.12; Commitment of Sewer Charges, July, 1994, (Final) in the amount of $4,663.74-, Abatement of water Charges, June 30, 1994, in the amount of $512.86; Abatement of Sewer Charges, June 30, 1994, in the amount of $896.43. Support Committee for Battered Women Bonnie McFarlane of The Support Committee for Battered women distributed information describing the Betsy McCandless House Project. She and Brenda Capello of the City of Waltham described the project and indicated they would like a liaison to represent the Town of Lexington on their committee. Mr. Dailey indicated that he will get back to them within a couple of weeks as to who will represent the Board of Selectmen. Street /sidewalk .Benches Update Steven Hurley, speaking on behalf of the Resign Advisory Committee, explained the diagrams showing the placement of benches and indicated those benches committed and those available. They plan to work with the Department of Public works regarding the placement of barrels. The committee will also study whether or not the plaques can be lacquered in order to be more readable. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the placement of benches as presented by Mr. Hurley. Selectmen's Meeting - August 22, 1994 Youth and „Family Services W , Contract Mr. white reported that the contract for providing counselling, outreach and other similar services for youth and families in Lexington will be transferred from Replace to Eliot Community Services on October 31, 1994. H e stated that he had asked the Human Services Committee to review the proposals and explain the decision process. Donna Hooper, Chair of the Human Services Committee provided some of the issues that motivated the Committee to recomniend the awarding of the contract to Eliot Community Services. Steve Baran, Director of Human Services, explained the peer leadership program., outreach, child abuse prevention, Lexcap, crises intervention program, counselling screening, and individual and group referrals. The Human Services Committee will be publicizing and marketing the programs provided by Eliot Community Services. Mr. Dailey asked that encouragement be given to see what can be done to nurture the relationship between Eliot Community Services and Replace. He thanked the Hunan Services Committee for their support and their work. Se arate Water Meters Mr. white reviewed options relative to separate water meter fees and reviewed the waterlsewer rate review table prepared by Bill Hadley. Mr. Bailey asked that more information be submitted at the next meeting. Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Selectmen voted 5 -0 by roll call vote: Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs, Eddison, to go into executive session for discussion of litigation, the disclosure of which might adversely affect the interests of the town with no intent to resume open session. Upon emotion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 5:55 P.M. A true. record, Attest: � p Eliza th L. Adam Acting Clerk