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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-02-BOS-min 60-154 Selectmen's Meeting Monday, February 6, 1995 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February 6, 1995 in the Selectmen's Meeting room, Town Office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Busa, and Mr. Fenn; Mr.Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mrs. Novak, Assistant Town Manager and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk were present. Proclamation - American History Month = Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim the month of February, 1995, to be American History Month in Lexington and to urge all citizens to join us in recognizing our nation's heritage and history. Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Peter Chalpin, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee reported on the meeting of the Committee on November 16, 1994 and reviewed several recommendations of the Committee. Ledgelawn Avenue Upon motion dulymade and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the p pp Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for a caution children sign between houses #7 and #9 Ledgelawn Avenue and a caution children sign between houses #58 and #60 Ledgelawn Avenue and a yield sign on Liberty Avenue at its intersection with Ledgelawn Avenue. 1948 Massachusetts Avenue -- Parking Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee to remove one parking space immediately preceding the horseshoe driveway exit at the home of Mrs. Ellen Bryant at 1948 Massachusetts Avenue. Bow Street - Blind Driveway Signs Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee to install a blind driveway sign between houses #55 and #57 Bow Street and a blind driveway sign between houses #84 and #92 Bow Street and that Bow Street continue to be included in the Lexington Police Department's Directed Patrol - program for speed limit enforcement. I } € S 33 Yi g@ ' $a [t C { 60-155 -- Selectmen's Meeting - February 6, 1995 No Parking - Mass. Avenue at Pleasant Street Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee to prohibit parking on the Northerly side of Massachusetts Avenue in the vicinity of the Pleasant Street rotary. Lexington Center - Parking on Massachusetts Avenue Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee that the suggestion of Ms. O'Malley to eliminate parking on Massachusetts Avenue in the Center not be implemented. Massachusetts Avenue and Maple Street Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee against signalizing the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Maple Street. Warrant for the 1995 Annual Town Meeting Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the warrant for the 1995 Annual Town Meeting. Chapter 90 - FY95 Paving Program Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and sign Chapter 90 project request forms for the FY95 paving program totalling 4.2 miles and $677,749.80. Warrant Article Review Article 19 Caleb Warner reviewed the CATV and Communications Advisory Committee's request under Article 19 for an Internet subscription. Article 20 Pat Flynn reviewed the Town Celebrations Committee's request under Article 20 for additional funding for the celebration of Veterans' Day. Article 31 Rick White and Dick Spiers reviewed the request under Article 31 for an easement under Hartwell Avenue for the installation of a sewer line for the Hanscom Air Force Base. Mr. Spiers explained as a condition of this easement the Air Force has agreed to resurface Hartwell Avenue in its entirety. 60-156 Selectmen's Meeting -- February 6, 1995 Article 33 John Ryan reviewed his request under Article 33 which would allow the Town to bill the override amount of the budget in the first two estimated tax bills. Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Busa and Mr. Fenn to go into executive session for discussion of land acquisition, 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 p.m. A true record, Attest: t{ / . Z,,' FhylliA. Smith Exe - 6tive Clerk x 1 60-157 Selectmen's Meeting February 13, 1995 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February 13, 1995 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 (until 8:30 p.m.); Mr. White, Town Manager; Mrs. Novak, Assistant Town Manager; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present. CATV License Renewal Process Caleb Warner reviewed the CATV and Communications Advisory Committee's informal license renewal negotiations over the past year with A-R Cable Services, Inc./Cablevision. Cablevision's license will expire on August 30, 1996 and if the Town is to proceed with a formal renewal process, it must commence by August 1995. The Committee is not satisfied that Cablevision has responded adequately to the proposals put before them and noted that Cablevision has dragged out the informal process. Mr. Warner said the Committee is requesting the Board of Selectmen, the Licensing Authority, to notify Cablevision of its intent to enter into the formal license renewal process. He explained that Attorney Peter Epstein is writing the request for proposal now. { Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to send a letter to A-R Cable Services, Inc./Cablevision concerning the license renewal process as outlined by Mr. Warner. Class I License - Auto Engineering Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a Class I License to Auto Engineering and Development, 436 Marrett Road, a recognized agent of Mercedes Benz of North America, and BMW of North America to sell second-hand motor vehicles in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140 of the General Laws with amendments and subject to the requirements of the appropriate departments. Auctioneer's License - Newton Oriental Rugs Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve an auctioneer's license to Newton Oriental Rugs at the National Guard Armory on February 26, 1995. Use of Battle Green - The Lexington Minute Men. Inc. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the use of the Battle Green by the Lexington Minute Men Company for the annual Re-enactment on Sunday, April 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, April 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and on Patriots' Day, Monday, April 17. 5 60-158 Selectmen's Meeting - February 13, 1995 LexHAB Proposal - Grandview Avenue Marshall Derby reviewed the history of plans to develop a four-bedroom cape on two small non-conforming Town owned lots on Grandview Avenue. The comprehensive permit process, which LexHAB proposes to use, is a three step process. He explained that this evening is the first step, getting Board of Selectmen approval. The second step will be getting the approval of the Executive Office of Communities and Development (EOCD) and the final step will be the Board of Appeals hearing. In all it will be a five to six month process. Mr. Derby further said that LexHAb has no future plans for any other lots on Grandview. Mr. Derby explained that because of the narrowness of abutting lots, plans are to treat the lot as an 80' lot and site the house ten feet from each sideline. The plan also will provide for one abutter be granted an easement for a driveway which is located on the Town's lot, David Harris of Eastern Avenue read a letter co-signed by David and Margaret Harris and Dawn McKenna asking for the land to remain as open space and asked the Board to consider a moratorium on scattered site housing until it can be addressed by Town Meeting in 1996 and to hold on a decision on Grandview until Town Meeting can vote on the comprehensive permit. Considerable discussion followed about the scattered site program and the proposal to build on Grandview Avenue. Many residents spoke both in favor and opposed to the program and a moratorium on the program. Those in attendance who spoke were: Ms. Frymer, Ms. Lebeau, Mr. Bosnoff, Ms. McKenna, Mr. Sousa, Mr. Wyszkowski, Ms. Lazarus, Mr. Stebe, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Pressman, Mr. Busa, Rev. Dixon. Board Members in response to several suggestions discussed setting up a committee to identify any lots that LexHAB may be looking at for the future and to take a look at both the policy and process that LexHAB is following. The committee would explore the possibility of getting a list of potential sites and would pay particular attention to some of the issues that have been raised with respect to timing of announcements of potential sites selections. Also the goal of the Committee would be to report to the 1996 Town meeting with interim reports to the Board of Selectmen. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to appoint a committee to study the process and procedures involved with affordable housing and charge the committee to prepare a report to the 1996 Town Meeting with interim reports to the Board of Selectmen. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize LexHAB to proceed to the next step and make application to EOCD to build an affordable house on the two lots as proposed on Grandview Avenue, F r 60-159 Selectmen's Meeting - February 13, 1995 Benefits Comparison - School/Municipal Employees Mr. White reported that the Personnel Advisory Board has completed an employee benefit comparison between all organized and unorganized employee groups within the Town and within the School Department. He indicated the report was pretty self explanatory; however, the Personnel Advisory Board would be willing to come to a Board meeting to explain the report if the Board wishes. Override Mr. White reviewed changes since he presented his budget document to the Board. He indicated that of the $1.5 million dollar override proposed, $124,861 has not been distributed to any budget yet. He asked the Board to think about identifying $554,000 in programs that would cover the municipal side of the override. He will ask Department Heads and Committees to be present at the Board meeting on February 27. Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, Mr. 11 Busa, Mr. Fenn and Mrs. Eddison into . to go executive session on a matter of litigation with no intent to resume open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. A true record, attest: /Z./ Phyllis, A. Smith Executive Clerk 60--160 Selectmen's Meeting February 27, 1995 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February 27, 1995 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. White, Town Manager; Mrs. Novak, Assistant Town Manager; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present. Proclamation - American Red Cross Month Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim the month of March, 1995 American Red Cross Month in the Town of Lexington and to urge all citizens of this community to join us in supporting all of the Red Cross programs and in recognizing this outstanding organization and its contributions to our community. One Day Liquor License - Lexington Montessori School Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of the Lexington Montessori School and issue a one-day liquor license for a fund raiser to be held at 130 Pleasant Street on Saturday, April 1, 1995 from 6:00 p.m. to Midnight. One Day Liquor License - St. Brigid's Parish Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of St. Brig id's Parish and issue a one-day liquor license for a St. Patrick's Day Party & Dance at 2001 Massachusetts Avenue from 8:00 p.m. to Midnight, Friday, March 10, 1995. Appointment - Human Services committee Upon motion duly made and seconded, with Mr. Fenn abstaining, it was voted to appoint Julie Elizabeth Fenn to the Human Services Committee for a term to expire September 30, 1997. Appointment - 16 Town Minuteman Tech Action Committee Mr. Dailey reviewed a request from Nyles Barnert, Chairman of the Minuteman School Committee, to appoint a representative to a 16-town Action Committee. Jane Pagett offered to check to see if a member of the Appropriation Committee might have the time to serve on the Committee. Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of December 19, 1994, January 4, 1995, January 9, 1995 and February 13, 1995. 1 60-161 Selectmen's Meeting - February 27, 1995 - Executive Session Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the executive session minutes of February 13, 1995. Antony. France Sister City Visit Mr. Fenn reported on his visit to Antony, France. He said that Antony is very much interested in establishing a sister city relationship with the Town of Lexington. They are interested in developing all kinds of exchanges with people who are interested in music, planning problems and transportation issues. Baseball Scoreboard for Center One Baseball Diamond Dick Perry from the Lion's Club and Rick DeAngelis from the Recreation Committee reviewed an offer from the Lion's Club to purchase a baseball scoreboard which could also be used for soccer games, for the high school baseball field to be located behind the right field fence. Dick Perry has agreed to provide the labor and materials to install the scoreboard. The Board members expressed their gratitude. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the gift of the Lion's Club of a scoreboard to be located behind the right field fence at the high school baseball field. Brook Cleaning Mr. Dailey reported on a meeting with Joyce Miller and Bob Stewart of the Conservation Commission and Caleb Warner of the South Lexington Civic Association relating to work we would like to see done in that part of Town and also in clearing some of the brush that has been growing on conservation property. There was a representative at the meeting from the House of Corrections in Billerica. The House of Corrections has agreed to make 8 men available starting the week of April 3 for an eight week period. They will have a guard present as a supervisor. The Town will make lunch available for each of the men. Override Budget Programs Mr. White gave the Board an update on the open issues relating to the FY96 budget and reported that through the efforts of staff there is an additional $435,000 in funds that are available and have not been included in the budget. 60-162 Selectmen's Meeting - February 27, 1995 Mr. Dailey explained further that the Town Manager's budget as presented in January included a $1.5 million override. Right now we can be sure of an additional $435,000 in funds that are available and have not been included in the budget. Those funds could be used to reduce the override amount or they could be reallocated to other needs within the budget. Mr. Dailey reported that he, Selectman Fenn, School Committee members Dini and Peitz, Appropriation Committee Chairman LaPointe, School Superintendent Jeff Young and Town Manager Rick White have been meeting regularly and he does not want the Board to take a position until we have a discussion with representatives of the School Committee regarding the $435,000 of additional available funds. Regional Cooperation - Anne Taubes Warner, Chair, Belmont Board of Selectmen Ms. Warner reviewed some successful efforts made to regionalize certain services with other towns. She invited the Lexington Board of Selectmen to join with fellow Selectmen from Winchester, Arlington, Belmont, Lincoln, Watertown and Bedford to a meeting on March 16 in Belmont to discuss areas in which they might regionalize. Chairman Dailey indicated the Lexington Board of Selectmen would try to have a good representation at the meeting. Selectman Fenn congratulated Ms. Warner on her initiative in this area. Mr. White indicated he would stay in touch with the Town Administrator in Belmont. Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn and 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 10:25 p.m. A true record, Attest: _ 011P- Phyl 1s A. Smith Fxe r tive Clerk