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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-BOS-min 60-187 Selectmen's Meeting May 1, 1995 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen 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. Muzzev 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 alternateathwa discussed y 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. Lexington Bicycle Safety Awareness Day 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 Play It Safe Day 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 investigation of the proponents non profit tax status by the Town Manager. New England Telephone/Boston Edison Grant of Location/Concord Avenue 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 Hampton Road, place approximately 6' plus or minus of conduit in a northerly direction to private way at Schoolhouse Lane. There being no questions, the Chairman declared the hearing closed. 60-188 Selectmen's Meeting - May 1, 1995 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 Upon motion 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 Agenda Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following commitments: a. Commitment of water charges 2/28/95 (Final) $2,441.82 b. Commitment of sewer charges 2/28/95 (Final) $4,915.28 c. Commitment of water charges for period ending 3/95 (Cycle 9) $89,290.46 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 matters 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 11:10 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 post 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: vonoi Phyl ': A. rnith Ex.r tive Clerk 60-189 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. Dailey indicated that the Lexington Housing 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 Housing 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. Da wood's Deli Sidewalk Cafe Mr. White reviewed a request from Dagwood's Deli for three tables and chairs on the sidewalk in 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: >di ./ Phyl 's A. Smith Exe f tive Clerk 1 F } C 60-190 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 7:30 p.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. License for the Underground Storage of Flammables/Arlex 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 tank; 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. If 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. License for the Underground Storage of Flammables/KEMM Management and Development Co., 240 Bedford Street Mr. Dailey 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. 60-191 Selectmen's Meeting - May 15, 1995 Resignation of Director of Public Works Richard Spiers Mr. Dailey announced the retirement plans of Public Works Director Dick Spiers and acknowledged the fine contribution Dick has given to the Public Works Department and the Town. 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 him in electing him Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. McSweeney commented on the outstanding job former 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 Dailey for all his hard work and very effective Chairmanship on the Board. Mr. McSweeney on behalf of all Board members and the Town of Lexington presented Mr. Dailey with a gavel in grateful appreciation for his outstanding leadership and service. Minuteman Cane Award - Josephine 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 following Edith Cheever, Neal Cronin, Ray Culler, Pearl Brenchick, Marion Fitzpatrick, Woody Broadhead and Bessie Ginsberg Baker. 60-192 Selectmen's Meeting - May 15, 1995 Cable License - Amendment to Request for Proposal and Extension of Response 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 RPP. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to send a letter to Cablevision with the proposed amendements to the RFP and to extend the response time to June 16, 1995. Limousine License Renewal - Robert Malin dibia 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 Lexington Sedan Services, 17 Blueberry 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. Sevag Yazijian 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: a. Commitment of water charges for 1/6/95 $629.70 b. Commitment of sewer charges for 1/6/95 $1,100.94 c. Commitment of water charges for town-wide billing 1/19/95 $1,755,135.89 d. Commitment of sewer charges for town-wide billing 1/19/95 $2,900,795.92 e. Commitment of water charges for 1/23/95 $54.10 f. Commitment of sewer charges for 1/23/95 $80.65 g Abatement of water charges for 1/19/95 $11,050.11 h. Abatement of sewer charges for 1/19/95 $17,481.48 i. Abatement of water charges for 2/10/95 $2,713.94 j. Abatement of sewer charges for 2/10/95 $5,712.81 k. Commitment of water charges for April, 1995 (Cycle 9) $80,039.89 60-193 Selectmen's Meeting May 15, 1995 Water Billing-Staggered Basis Mr. White reviewed a request from Revenue Officer Maureen 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 Reserve Fund to the Police Personal Services Account in the amount of $25,000, to the Fire Department Personal Services Account in the amount of $80,000 and to the Fire Department F Expense Account in the amount of $36,000. Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5--O by roll call vote: Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Dailey, 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: I . '" d>/:„..,..„,e., t.___ 6\. )'' .i--y11./A. Sm Exe/ f Live Clerk 3 i i� f 60-193 . Selectmen's Meeting May 17, 1995 A joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee was held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at 5:00 p.m. Selectmen Chairman McSweeney, Mr. Dailey, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddison; School Committee Chairman Dini, Mrs. Elberger, Mrs. Peitz, 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 Dini, 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: i w Phyll A. Smith Exe tive Clerk P S