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Selectmen's Meeting
May 1, 1995
A regular meeting of the Board of S electmen was held on Monday, May 1, 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; Mr. Cohen,
Town Counsel and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk were present.
Muzzey Trustees
Mr. white was asked to explain the provisions of the Muzzey documents with particular
emphasis on the back part of the parking lot which leads to the bike path and whether the
fence which has been constructed blocking access to the bikeway is prohibited in the original
plans. Mr. white indicated that it appeared that the original documents provided for a
pathway to the bike path in the back rear corner of the property. Mr. Dailey recognized Ms.
Talbot of the Muzzey Trustees. The concern expressed by unit owners was over the pathway
leading to the bike path. Many unit owners expressed concern over vandalism and personal
security and felt that the closing of the gate helped alleviate their concerns. However, the
Town Manager explained that one unit owner contested that the agreements made when the
school was converted provided for the pathway leading to the bike path.
An alternate pathway to the bike path was discussed and the 'Town Manager was asked to
report back to the Board within two weeks concerning an alternate pathway.
Lexina ton .. Bicycle Safety .Awareness Darr
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to designate May 13, 1995 as Bicycle
Safety Awareness Day in Lexington.
Care -A. -Lot and flay It Safe Dam
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to designate May 20, 1995 Care -A. -Lot
and Play it Safe Day in Lexington contingent upon satisfactory nvesti
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proponents non profit tax status by the Town Manager.
New England Te l ep hone oston Edison Grant of Location Concord Avenue
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Mr. Dailey opened a public hearing on the joint petition of New England Telephone and
Boston Edison for permission to construct and locate a line of conduits and manholes with the
necessary wires and cables therein under Concord Avenue starting at existing pole #94/65
located on the northern side of road, 187 feet west of Da iptori' Road, place approximately 6'
plus or minus of conduit in a northerly direction to p rivate wa y at Schoolhouse Lane.
There being no questions, the Chairman declared the hearing closed.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans and order
for grant of location for conduit and manholes on Concord = Avenue.
Minutes of Meetings of April 10, 1995 and April 25, 1995
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Upon potion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meetings
of April 10 and April 24, 1995.
Set Date for Override Election
Board members discussed setting the date of the override election contingent upon whether
Town Meeting adjourns this evening. It was decided to take a vote at the conclusion of
Town Meeting.
Consent A Benda
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following com mitrnents'.
a. Commitment of water charges 2/28/95 (Final) $2,441.82
b. Commitment of sewer charges 2/28/95 (Final) $4
C. Commitment of water charges for period ending 3 95 (Cycle 9 $89,290.46 g p g { )
Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0, Mr. Dailey, Mr. McSweeney, Mr.
Busa, Mr. Fenn and Mrs. Eddison at 8:00 p.m. to go into executive session for discussion of
platters of collective bargaining, the disclosure of which might adversely affect the interests
of the Town, and to resume open session at Cary Memorial Hall.
The meeting reconvened at 11 :1 o p.m. and on motion duly made and seconded, it was voted
unanimously that the date of June 12, 1995 be designated for a Special Town Election for the
override.
The Town Manager was asked to past a meeting of the Board of Selectmen for 7:30 a.m. on
Thursday, May 4, -1995 to decide the form of the override.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn the meeting to 7:30 a.m. on
Thursday morning, May 4, 1995.
A true record, Attest: y
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Phyl ' A. rnith J
Ex tine Clerk
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Selectmen's Meeting
Thursday, May 4, 1995
A Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Thursday, May 4, 1995 in, the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town office Building at 7:30 a.m. Chairman Dailey, Mr.
McSweeney, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddison; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. white,
Town Manager and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
Housing Authority, , Grant „Propsal
Mr. Malley indicated that the Lexington 1- lousing Authority is making a request for a grant
application for capital improvements to modernize and upgrade all scattered sites. The Board
of Selectmen has been asked to sign the application subject to review by Town Counsel.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and sign the application of the
Lexington Mousing Authority subject to review by Town Counsel.
Override warrant
Board members discussed the structure of the warrant for the Special override Election and
whether to propose three or four questions.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to place four questions on the ballot for
the June 12, 1995 override election.
Daawood's Deli Sidewalk Cafe
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Mr. white reviewed a request from Dagwood's Deli for three tables and chairs on the
sidewalk M front of their restaurant. Mr. white recommended approval under the same
guidelines as other sidewalk cafes.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, with Mr. Fenn abstaining, it was voted to approve the
request of Dagwood's Deli to operate a sidewalk cafe with three tables and chairs.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:10 a.m.
A true record, Attest:
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Phyl 's A. 5rnith
Exe tive Clerk
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Selectmen's Meeting
Monday, May 15 1995
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, May 15, 1995 in the
Selectmen's Meeting room, Town office Building at ?:30 p.m. Chairman Bailey, Mr.
McSweeney, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddison; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. white,
Town Manager; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk were present.
License for the Underground Storage of FlarnmablesiArlex oil Corporation, 275
Massachusetts Avenue
Mr. Dailey opened the hearing on the application of Arlex oil Corporation, 275
Massachusetts Avenue for permission and license for the underground storage of one 4,000
gallon gasoline tarok; one 10,000 gallon diesel fuel tank; five 20,000 gallon #2 fuel oil tanks;
one 3,000 gallon kerosene tank, bringing the total underground storage capacity to 147,000
gallons to be situated to such extent as shown on a plot plan which is on file in the
Selectmen's office.
Health Director George Smith has reviewed the request and reports that the request does not
require any approval of the Health Department at this time and that he does not see any
reason why the license should not be approved. Chief John McDonough has reviewed the
application and reports that everything appears to be in order. The purpose of this license is
to bring up to date the storage capacity of existing tanks on the premises.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a license for the Underground
Storage of Flammables as requested and as shown on a plot plan which is on file 'n the
Selectmen's office. This license is subject to the establishment of a contingency plan as
suggested by Health Director George Smith.
License for the Underground Stora ae of Flammables KEMM Mana aement and Develo rnent
Co., 240 Bedford Street
Mr. Bailey opened the hearing on the application of KEMM Management and Development
Co., 240 Bedford Street, for permission and license for the underground storage of one 8,000
gallon gasoline tank; one 2,000 gallon diesel fuel tank, bringing the total underground storage
capacity to 10,000 gallons to be situated to such extent as shown on a plot plan which is on
file in the Selectmen's office.
The purpose of this license is to bring up to date the storage capacity of existing tanks on the
premises.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a license for the Underground
Storage of Flammables as requested and as shown on a plot plan which is on file in ' the
Selectmen's office. This license is subject to the establishment of a contingency plan as
suggested by Health Director George Smith.
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Resignation of Director of Public works Richard S iers
Mr. Dailey announced the retirement plans of Public works Director Dick Spiers and
acknowledged the fine contribution Rick has given to the Public works Department and the
Towne All members of the Board indicated that it has been a pleasure to have had Dick as
the DPW Director for the past eight years.
Reorganization of the Board
Executive Clerk Phyllis smith asked for nominations for Chairman. Mr. McSweeney was
nominated.
No further nominations were made and Ms. Smith declared nominations closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted unanimously to elect Leo P. McSweeney
Chairman of the Board of selectmen.
Mr. McSweeney thanked his colleagues for their support and the honor they have bestowed
on hire in electing hire Chairman of the Board of selectmen. Mr. McSweene y commented on
the outstanding job farmer Chairmen Paul Marshall, Jack Eddison, Jacquie smith and Bill
Dailey have done as Chairman and that he hopes to put in 150% and work very hard toward
keeping the Board as effective and respected by this community and by many communities
across the state as it has been in the past.
Mr. McSweeney, school Committee Chairman Joe Dini, Appropriation Committee Chairman
Paul LaPointe and fellow Selectmen praised and thanked Bill bailey for all his hard work and
very effective Chairmanship on the Board. Mr. McSweeney on behalf of all Beard members
and the Town of Lexington presented Mr. Dailey with a gavel in grateful appreciation for his
outstanding leadership and service.
Minuteman Cane Award - Jose pine Mirabelli
Mr. McSweeney invited friends and family of this year's Minuteman Cane recipient,
Josephine Mirabelli, to join the Board and David Williams, Chairman of the Minuteman Cane
Selection Committee to take part in the happy event of the annual Minuteman Cane Award
ceremony. Mrs. Mirabelli is the eighth recipient of the Minuteman Cane followin g Edith
Cheever, Neal Cronin, Ray Culler, Pearl Brenchick, Marion Fitzpatrick, moody Broadhead
and Bessie Ginsberg Baker.
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Cable License - Amendment to Re nest for Pro osal and Extension of Res onse Time
Mr. McSweeney asked Julian Bussgang to explain the request for an amendment to the
Request for Proposal for cable television license renewal. Mr. Bussgang explained the
provisions of Amendment #1 to the RFP.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to send a letter to Cablevision with the
proposed amendernents to the RFP and to extend the response time to June 16, 1995.
Limousine License Renewal - Robert Malin d a Lexington Sedan Services
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application for renewal of
two limousine licenses to Robert Malin d/b /a Lexln� ton Sedan Services, 17 Bluebe Lane,
for the transportation of passengers to and from Logan Airport.
Millerd Chandler Crocker Family Memorial Scholarship Fund
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the Millerd Chandler Crocker
Family Memorial Scholarship Fund and turn the funds over to the Trustees of Public Trusts,
Seva Yazi'ian Memorial Scholarship Fund
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the Sevag Yazijian Memorial
Scholarship Fund and turn the funds over to the Trustees of Public Trusts.
Consent.. Agenda
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was - voted to approve the following commitments
and charges:
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Commitment of water charges for 1/6/95
Commitment of sewer charges for 1/6/95
Commitment of water charges for town -wide billing 1/19/95
Commitment of sewer charges for town -wide billing 1/19/95
Commitment of water charges for 1/23/95
Commitment of sewer charges for 1/23J95
Abatement of water charges for 1/19/95
Abatement of sewer charges for 1119195
Abatement of water charges for 2/10/95
Abatement of sewer charges for 2110/95
Commitment of water charges for April, 1995 (Cycle 9)
$629.70
$1,100.94
$1,755,135.89
$2,900,795.92
$54.10
$80.65
$11,050.11
$17,481.48
$2,713.94
$5,712.81
$80,039.
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Water Billing - Stagg d Basis
Mr. white reviewed a request from revenue officer M aureen Valente outlining the benefits
to begin mailing out the townwide water /sewer bills on a staggered basis. Mr. Fenn
expressed his appreciation of the creativity and innovation of Ms. Valente in proposing this
improved method of billing.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of
Revenue Officer Maureen Valente to initiate staggered billing of the water and sewer bills.
Reserve Fund Transfers
Mr. White explained the need for Reserve Fund Transfers to the Police Personal Services
Account and to the Fire Department Personal Services and Expenses Accounts.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a request for transfer from the
Deserve Fund to the Police Personal Services Account 'n the amount of $25,000,, to the Fire
Department Personal. Services Account in the amount of $80,000 and to the Fire Department
Expense Account in the amount of $36,000* -
Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5--0 by roll call vote: Mr. McSweeney,
Mr. Bailey, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn and Mrs. Eddison to to 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 adjo at 8 :35 p.m.
A true record, Attest.
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yIr A. Sm
Exe tine Clerk
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S e l ectmen's Meeting
May 17, 1995
A ,point meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee was held in the
Selectmen's Meeting loom at 5:00 p .m. Selectmen Chairman McSweeney Mr: Dai Mr. y�
Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddison; School Committee Chairman Dini, Mrs. Elberger, Mrs. peltz,
Mr. Rosenberg; School Superintendent Mr. Young; Mr. white, Town Manager and Ms.
Smith, Executive Clerk were - present.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 9 -0 by roll call vote: Mr. McSweeney,
Mr. Dailey, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddison, Chairman Rini, Mrs. Elberger, Mrs. Feltz,
Mr. Rosenberg to go into executive session for matters of collective bargaining, 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 5:01 p.m.
A true record, Attest: w }
Phyl ' A. Smith
Exe Live Clerk