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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-08-BOS-min 60-94 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. Fenn, 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 Percy 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 Longo'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. Appointment 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 Levi 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. Minutes 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 Hilton Appreciation Day Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim Sunday, August 14, 1994, as Bob Hilton Appreciation Day. 60-95 Selectmen's Meeting Minutes - August 8, 1994 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 Road, 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 Circle, 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 pp by Bay Bank and sign the 32 bond anticipation notes. Upon motion duly y rn ade 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 $1,447.00 to Martin Long of 26 Grant Street. LEXPRESS Route Change - Stop at Stop & Shop 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 LEXPRESS bus stop into the Stop & Shop parking lot. She explained that this would assist the elderly in not having to cross Bedford Street with their packages. She has spoken to Tom Quinn, the Manager of Stop & Shop, who seemed to be in favor of the stop. The plan would be to rung the stop between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a LEXPRESS stop at the Stop & Shop parking lot contingent upon receiving approval from Stop & Shop. � E 60-96 Selectmen'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. 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 motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. 7 A true record, Attest: Phyllis A. Smith Exkutive Clerk 60-97 Selectmen's Meeting August 22, 1994 I 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 Ms. Adam, Acting Clerk, were present. Sign Warrant for State Primary 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 Rock Cinema Corp d jb/a Cinema I and Cinema II. Lexington Minute Men - Change of Command Ceremony Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was 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 18 1/2 hours each. It is anticipated that painting the lines will be done in the spring. 6098 Selectmen's Meeting - August 22, 1994 Acting Town Manager Mr. White reported that he is planning a vacation from September 2 through September 10, 1994 and September 22 and 23, 1994 and is planning 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 A Benda Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve and sign the following water and sewer charges: Commitment of Water Charges. July. 1994 (Cycle 9) in the amount of $114,464.67; 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 Design 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.. 60-99 Selectmen's Meeting - August 22, 1994 Fes' Youth and Family Services 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. He 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 recommend 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 Human Services Committee for their support and their work. Separate Water Meters Mr. White reviewed options relative to separate water meter fees and reviewed the water/sewer rate review table prepared by Bill Hadley. Mr. Dailey asked that more information be submitted at the next meeting. � r 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 motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:55 P.M. A true record, Attest: ' -. e Eliza.c-th L. Adam Acting Clerk