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Selectmen's Meeting
October 3, 1994
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, octobeer 3, 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.
Use of Battle green by Lexington Clergy Association for Interfaith Celebrative Service - of
Community Thanks iving
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of the Lexington
Clergy Association to hold an interfaith celebrative service of community thanksgiving on
Sunday, November 20, 1994 at 12:00 noon for approximately one and one -half hours on the
Battle Green,
Limousine Licenses - Harrison Trans ortation Services Inc. d a A -1 Taxi of Lexin ton
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant five limousine licenses to
Harrison Transportation Services Inc. d/b /a A -1 Taxi of Lexington, subject to inspection of
the vehicles by the Lexington Police Department.
Limousine Licenses - Ralph A. Malin 17 Bluebe Lane d a Lexington Ailport Services
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant two limousine licenses to Ralph
A. Malin, d/b /a Lexington Airport Services subject to inspection of the vehicles by the
Lexington police Department.
National Securit Program at the Kennedy School of Government - Thank You From the
Russians
Mr. Dailey read a letter from Linda Moseley, Events Coordinator at the National Security
Program of the John F. Kennedy School of Government thanking all who participated in the
warm welcome of the Russian generals on the 17th of September.
Conservation Restriction Approval - 2261 Massachusetts Avenue
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and sign a conservation
restriction on the premises of Ricardo L. Rossi and Marcela C. Rossi, at 2261 Massachusetts
Avenue.
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Cablevision Rate Changes effective November L 1994
Mr. Dailey read a letter from William P. Morton, General Manager of Cablevision pertaining
to notification to the Town. of Cablevisioes. intended rate adjustment effective November 1,
1994.
Mr. Dailey invited Caleb warner of the CATV and Communications Advisory Committee to
comment on the proposed increases. Mr. warner indicated that his committee had received
no prior notice of the proposed rate increases even though the Committee had met with a
representative of Cablevision four or five days before the Town received notification of the
rate increases.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was agreed that the Chairman would send a letter to
Cablevision indicating that the Board fully expects that the CATV and Communications
Committee will be fully advised in advance of any proposed rate changes by Cablevision.
Appointments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following apponnments
and reappointments:
Board of A peals
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John Mcweeney reappointment to the Board of Appeals; Nyles Barnert, Joseph Campbell,
Natalie Rif m, Arthur Smith, Judith Uhrig, and Carolyn Wilson Associate Members to the
Board of Appeals.
Cable Tv and Communications Advisory Committee
Julie Triessl reappointment to the Cable TV and conrnmunication Advisory Committee.
Condominium Conversion Board
Marjorie weerts reappointment to the. Condominium. Conversion Board.
Design Advisory Committee
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Karen Bechtel, Thomas Coffman, John Frey, Barbara Hulsizer, Steven Hurley,. Hubert
Murray,, John Vinton and Elizabeth Whitman reappointment to the Design Advisory
Committee. Gary Larson appointment to the Design Advisory Committee. Carl Oldenburg,
Robert Ossm.an and Walter Pierce reappointment as Associate members of the Design
Advisory Committee.
Fair Housing Human Relations Committee
Florence Baturin., Jaynes Brannon and Robert Pressman reappointment to the Fair Housing &
Human Relations- Committee.
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Fence viewers
Martin Gi lman and William Sullivan reappointment as Fence viewers.
Garnmel Legacy Trust
Elizabeth Flynn and Leona Martin reappointment to the Gammel Legacy Trust,
Human Services Committee
Rosalyn Gittleman and Eva Havas reappointment to the Human Services Committee.
Lexington Center Committee
Carla Fortmann and Mortan Kahan reappointment to the Lexington. Center Committee.
Lexington Housing Assistance Board
Martha Wood reappointment to the Lexington Housing Assistance Board.
Minuteman Commuter Bikewa Committee
Thomas Fortmarm, Maria Hartshorn and Robert Sawyer reappointment to the MinuteMan
Commuter Bikeway Committee.
Personnel Advisga Board
Jason Berger reappointment to the Personnel Advisory Board.
Police Manual Polk Committee
Chris Casey, Edith Flynn, William Hays and Gerald McLeod reappointment to the Police
Manual Policy Committee.
Town Re ort Committee
John Ayvazian, Raymond Barnes, Stanley Ca. sazza, Winifred Friedman, Robert Halfman and
Robert Morrison reappointment to the Town Report Committee.
. Traffic Safety Advisor Committee
Peter Chalpin, Myla Kabat-- Zinn, James Kilmartin, Ronald Marble, and Roy Murphy
reappointment to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.
Trans rtation Advisor Cormmittee
Elizabeth Andrews and Sara Arnold reappointment to the Transportation Advisory Committee.
Mr. Bailey advised Board Members that a notice would be placed in the Lexington
Minuteman about openings on the Town's boards and committees and expressed the - hope that
citizens would volunteer their services.
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Senator Robert Havern
Senator Havern reviewed what he considered the most crucial issues facing Lexington and the
other Towns he represented. He reviewed in detail the impact of the School Education
Reform Bill which he said he voted against. He said of the roughly $210,000,E funding for
the Education Reform Act, approximately $185,000,000 is distributed to 30 communities.
The communities he represents: Arlington, Burlington, Woburn. and Lexington receive very
little. He feels the State should have given everybody $100/student. Lexington receives only
$25 /student. The impact of this funding Will be felt by General Government side versus the
school side. He said he felt that public safety, recreation, parks and trees - and many other
programs will suffer at the expense of the Education Reform Act. He said that although this
is not occurring right now, it is his opinion that the burden will fall on the general
government side.
Senator Havern expressed some good news that some transportation money is being - freed up
and that the State is seeing a surplus and won't be , cutting programs at the last minute. He
also said the State is in an economically better situation and unemployment is down.
Senator Havern also indicated that he expects things to happen because of the upcoming State
election and will keep the Board advised. He advised the Board to contact the Massachusetts
M Association concerning the lack of increased aid to support the mandated
Education Reform Act.
Mr. White asked Senator Havern's assistance in facilitating the Bedford Street and Eldred
Street traffic light. Senator Lavern agreed to sit down with Mr. white and the Mass.
Highway Department.
Board members expressed their thanks to Senator Havern.
Consent_ Agenda
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following abatements and
commitments:
Abatement of Water Charges - 6130/94
$1 83.95
Abatement of Sewer Charges - 6/30/94
$ 100.00
Commitment of Street Opening Permits - 12J31/93
Boston Gas Company
$1
New England Telephone Company
$41.50
Boston Edison Company
$25.00
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Community Policin
Chief Casey reviewed his community policing plans with the Board. The Chief indicated he
plans to use grant money to institute a neighborhood crime watch, citizen police academy and
to enhance the bike path patrol. The citizen policy academy was being initiated as a response
to the citizen survey.
Burial vaults
Mr. white and Superintendent of Cemeteries warren 1Vlonsignore reported to the Board that a
new pre -cast and lined vault more closely resembling that offered by the funeral directors has
become available to the Town and asked the Board to approve the sale of these vaults at a fee
of $395.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the sale of pre -cast and lined
vaults at a fee of $395.00.
Sewer Charges in Lieu of Betterments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve sewer charges in lieu of
-- betterments to Daniel Perry of 19 Hayes Lane in the amount of $3,617.54 and wally
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weisin er of 197 -199 Bedford Street in the amount of $1,591.70.
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Chapter 90, Allotment
Mr. White advised the Board of the good news that Chaper 90 allotment for FY95 carne to
$716,023 as opposed to the $400,000 originally anticipated. He explained that this means the
town will be able to pave approximately 5 miles versus 3 miles of streets for FY95.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and sign the Chapter 90
allotment of $716,023 for FY95.
Separate Water Meters for Commercial /Industrial Properties
Mr. white explained that upon review of the law and rates charged by other communities he
could find no reason to exclude the commercial /industrial properties from being allowed to
install separate water meters for outdoor use and from benefitting front the same rates as
commercial users except that they would be assessed an additional charge of $100.00 to pay
for the cost of testing for proper backflow devices.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the charges for the
commercial /industrial meters as set out by the Town Manager. If the meters are over 1"', then
the - industrial user will be responsible for buying his own meter.
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Executive Session
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was .voted 5-0 by roll call vote: Mr. Dailey, Mr.
McSweeney, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn and firs. Eddison to go into executive session for 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 9:20 .m.
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A true record, Attest:
I'hyl ' s A. Smith.
Exe tine Clerk
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Selectmen's Meeting
October 17, 1994
A. regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen Was held on Monday, October 17, 1994 in the
Library of Estabrook School at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Bailey, Mr. McSweeney, lair. Busa, Mr.
Fenn, Mrs. Eddison; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. Waite, Town Manager, and Ms. Smith
Executive Clerk, Were present.
Tele rt Communications Second Phase of Fibre tic Cablin
Mr. Dailey opened the hearing on the application of Teleport Communications for a grant of
location to provide for the second phase of installation of fibre optic cable to .be placed on
New England Telephone and Boston Edison jointly owned poles. At this time Teleport Will
be placing the fibre optic cabling on Marrett Road from Spring Street to School Street; on
School Street from Marrett Road to Massachusetts Avenue; on Massachusetts Avenue from
School Street to Wood Street and on Wood Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Hartwell
Avenue. All abutters have been notified of the hearing.
Mr. Dailey read a letter received from John Mills of .20 School Street Who expressed strong
opposition to the installation because of the great number of cables already passing in front of
his house. Teleport representative Patrick Russo indicated there Would be one wire the
thickness of a finger holding 72 fibers and running between the CATV Wire and Edison
WiLres.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of Teleport
Communications for a grant of location to provide for the installation of fibre optic cable to
be placed on New England Telephone and Boston Edison jointly owned poles ublic
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Ways, as specifically set forth in the Petition.
Warrant for State Election
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it Was voted to sign the Warrant for the State Election
on November 8, 19944
Use of Battle Green b the Town Celebrations Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it Was voted to approve the request from the Town
Celebrations Committee to conduct observances on the Battle Green on veterans' Day,
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November 11, 1994 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Patriot's Bay from Noon on April 16
through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 1995 and Memorial Day, May 29, 1995 from 7:00
a.m. to 1:00 P.M.
Use of Battle Green .- by Lexin ton Coalition for Racial E ualit
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it Was voted to ratify the poll vote taken to approve
the request of the Lexington Coalition for Racial Equality to hold a Sunday vigil on the
Battle Green on October 16, 1994.
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Minutes of Meetings of September 26, 1994 and October 3, 1994 s
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meeting of
September 26, 1994, a min or correction having been made, and the minutes of the meeting of
October 3, 1994.
Executive Session Minutes of Se tember 26 1994 and October 3 1994
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Executive Session minutes
of September 16, 1994 and October 3, 1994.
Proclamation - November 11 1994 - 75th Annivers of Armistice Da
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim November 11, 1994 as the
75th anniversary of Arrn' stice Day and to support the observation of this event on the 11th
hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month by a moment of silence followed by the
ringing of bells in churches in remembrance of those who served and died for their country.
Resignation of Caleb warner front the OATV and Communications Committee
Upon the recommendation of Mrs. Eddison the Board ranted a leave of absence to Caleb
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Warner from the CATV and Communications Committee rather than accept his resignation.
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The Beard members acknowledged .the much appreciated services of Caleb and other
members of the Committee.
Town Manager Evaluation- Criteria
An evaluation form prepared by Mr. Fenn and Mr. Busa was distributed. Board members
agreed that Chairman Dailey and Mr. Fenn would meet with the Town Manager before the
next meeting to get the. Manager's input on the criteria and then to review the manager upon
the criteria as amended.
Strategic Planning
Paul Hamburger and Andy Freidlick were present to update the Board on the status of the
results of the strategic planning survey. lair. Hamburger said that Mercier is ready to give
the final results of the survey in about two weeks. He said the next step is for a combination
of professionals and citizens to clarify options. Mr. Hamburger distributed a draft charge for
the Steering Committee for Lexington 2000. The Board will wait for results of the survey
before making any decisions.
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Consent Agenda
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following abatements and
commitments.
a.
Abatement of Water Charges - 6/30/94
$894.01
b.
Abatement of Sewer Charges - 6/30/94
$1,130.71
c.
Abatement of Water Charges - 10/05/94
$23.55
d.
Abatement of Sewer Charges - 10/05/94
$ 146.10
e.
Commitment of Water Charges - 9/30/94 Cycle 9
$89
f.
Commitment of Street Opening Permits - 3/31/94
Boston Gas Company
$500.00
Boston Edison Company
$25.04
Fees Overview
Mr. white reviewed recommended increases in fees charged by several departments. Based
on the ensuing discussion, the Manager indicated he will come back with specific
recommendations at the meeting of November 14.
Joint Meeting with School Committee and Finance Committees
Mr. white indicated he thought the meeting of November 14 would be an appropriate time
for the finance co and School Committee to meet with the Board of Selectmen and
identify preliminary estimated expenditures and revenues for Fiscal Year 1995.
Proclamr ation - National Hos ice Care Month
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to declare November as National Hospice
Care Month.
Proclamation - Clifford Shull
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to recognize and honer the 1994 Nobel
Prize in Physics winner Clifford Shull.
Council on Aging ApWintments - John Fisher and Rhyllis Rand
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Town Manager's
appointment of John Fisher and Phyllis Rand to the Council on Aging.
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Met State Hospital Land Use
Leo McSweeney informed the beard that Lt. Governor Cellucci announced the plans for a 230
acre MDC Reservation as one of the components of the Met State Land uses Mr.
McSweeney thanked members of the task force and citizens who assisted in coming up with a
plan agreed to by all three communities and the State.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9: to p.m.
A true copy, attest:
Phylli . S th
Executive Clerk