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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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Phyllis, A. Smith
Executive Clerk
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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.
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- 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.
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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: _
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Phyl 1s A. Smith
Fxe r tive Clerk