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Selectmen's Meeting
June 5, 1995
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, June 5, 1995 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman McSweeney, Mr.
Dailey, Mr. Busa, Mrs. Eddison; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mrs.
Novak, Assistant Town Manager; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
Plans for Meeting on FY97 Budget
Mr. McSweeney called the meeting to order saying that Mr. Dailey would be a little late for
the meeting and that Mr. Fenn was attending sessions of the Army War College as a civilian
guest. Mr. McSweeney read a letter from Mr. Fenn. He hopes that the Board can schedule a
meeting right after the override vote to look at the FY97 projected unavoidable increases,
both municipal and school. It seems important that we get a handle on the bottom-line
numbers for items such as increased school enrollments, state mandates, wage increases,
inflation and so on now. Then, as the revenue side gradually comes clear through the fall and
winter, we can clarify the nature of next year's problems. We should meet jointly with the
School Committee, Appropriation Committee and Capital Expenditures Committee and agree
on the numbers as of now. If they change, we should keep each other informed during the
ensuing months. Mr. McSweeney seconded Mr. Fenn's suggestion and indicated he would
schedule a meeting when Mr. Fenn gets back.
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License for Coin Operated Amusement Game/Roy Rogers Restaurant
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a Coin Operated Amusement
Game license to Travel Plazas by Marriott/Roy Rogers Restaurant.
Common Victualler License/Aesop's Ba gels, Inc.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a Common Victualler license to
Aesop's Bagels, Inc. for the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week.
License Renewals/Arlex Taxi Corp. d/b/a Yellow Cab
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue 5 Hackney Carriage licenses and
4 limousine licenses to Arlex Taxi Corp. d/b/a Yellow Cab subject to inspection of the
vehicles by the Lexington Police Department.
One-Day Liquor License/Rotary Club
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a One-Day Liquor license for a
Rotary Club Fund Raiser at Hayden Recreation Centre, 24 Lincoln Street on Saturday, June
10, 1995 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a rain date of June 11, 1995.
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Sunday Amusement License/Dean and Flynn Inc. dlbla Fiesta Shows/Lion's Club Carnival
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a Sunday Amusement license for
11 rides and 21 games to Dean and Flynn Inc. d/b/a Fiesta Shows/Lion's Club Carnival for
Sunday, July 2, 1995.
License for the Underground Storage of Flammables/Shell Oil Company, 286 Lincoln Street
Mr. McSweeney opened the hearing on the application of Shell Oil Company, 286 Lincoln
Street for permission and license to remove two gasoline tanks with a capacity of 8,000
gallons and one gasoline tank with a capacity of 4,000 gallons to be replaced by two gasoline
tanks with a capacity of 15,000 gallons, bringing the total underground storage capacity to
32,000 gallons: 30,000 gallons of gasoline, 1,000 gallons of waste oil and 1,000 gallons of
fuel oil to be situated to such extent as shown on a plot plan which is on file in the
Selectmen's Office.
A representative of Shell Oil reviewed their plans with the board stating that the replacement
tanks would be state of the art and as long as they were replacing the tanks they plan on
expanding the capacity. The project will take place in conjunction with an island and canopy
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they are going to install.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue a license for the Underground
Storage of Flammables as requested subject to the establishment of a contingency plan as
suggested by Health Director George Smith.
Postponement of Hearing on Transfer of Liciuor License/Vinny Testa's Restaurant
Mr. McSweeney reported that a request had been made to postpone the hearing on the
transfer of a liquor license for Vinny Testa's Restaurant to Monday, June 26, 1995 at 7:45
p.m.
Boston Edison/New England Telephone - Grant of Location/Lincoln Street
Mr. McSweeney opened a public hearing on the joint petition of Boston Edison and New
England Telephone Company for the removal of one pole #55/51 and relocate it
approximately 10.5 feet northwest on Lincoln Street.
There being no questions, Mr. McSweeney declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans and order
for a grant of location for the removal and relocation of one pole on Lincoln Street to be
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Boston Edison/New England Telephone - Grant of Location/30 Grant Street
Mr. McSweeney opened a public hearing on the joint petition of Boston Edison and New
England Telephone Company to place on the northern side of the road at existing Pole 117/51
approximately 10± feet of conduit to private property at 30 Grant Street.
There being no questions, Mr. McSweeney declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans and order
for a grant of location for the placing of conduit to service property at 30 Grant Street.
New England Telephone - Grant of Location/Concord Avenue
Mr. McSweeney opened a public hearing on the petition of New England Telephone to place
approximately 680± feet of conduit on Concord Avenue starting at existing Pole #21/58
located on the northern side of the road, east of Beaver Brook in a southeasterly direction to
the Lexington-Belmont Town line.
There being no questions, Mr. McSweeney declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans and order
for grant of location for conduit on Concord Avenue.
New England Telephone - Grant of Location/Crosby Road,
Mr. McSweeney opened a public hearing on the petition of New England Telephone to place
a new manhole over existing conduit on the northerly sidewalk on Massachusetts Avenue
opposite Crosby Road and from the new manhole place approximately 40± feet of conduit in
a southerly direction crossing the road to the westerly sidewalk of Crosby Road. Continuing
in a southerly direction place approximately 345± feet of conduit to proposed serving area
interface cabinet on Maria Hastings School property.
Mr. McSweeney reviewed a letter from John Moynihan requesting that the work in this area
not start until after the close of school on June 21. Mr. Boudreau, representative of NYNEX,
said they would comply with Mr. Moynihan's request.
Abutter Timothy O'Neil, 2620 Massachusetts Avenue requested that the impact to his property
be minimized and asked to be assured that the sidewalk is replaced. Mr. Boudreau indicated
that the entire sidewalk would be replaced.
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There being no further questions or comments, Mr. McSweeney declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans and order
for grant of location for manhole and conduit on Massachusetts Avenue and Crosby Road.
Consent A Benda
Board member Dan Busa requested more information on sewer and water abatements and it
was decided to table all 2 abatements on the consent agenda for consideration at a future
meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following items on the
consent agenda:
a. Commitment of water charges for 1/31/95 (final) $129.96
b. Commitment of sewer charges for 1/31/95 (final) $170.80
c. Commitment of water charges for 4/30/95 (final) $1,245.18
d. Commitment of sewer charges for 4/30/95 (final) $1,786.92
g. Ratify poll vote for permission to have a replica of the Town Flag made to be
displayed in the Hall of Flags in the State House.
Police Department-Memorial to Police Officers Who Have Died in the Line of Duty
Police Chief Chris Casey requested that the Board approve the installation of a permanent
memorial to Lexington Police Officers who have died in the line of duty and to place on the
memorial plaque the name of Officer James Hodgdon who died on November 4, 1967 in an
accident involving the police cruiser which he was operating. Chief Casey said the plan is to
install the memorial plaque on the front lawn of the police department. The Lion's Club and
Police Union are providing the funding for the memorial.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of the Lexington
Police Department to install a permanent memorial to Lexington Police Officers killed in the
line of duty.
Youth and Family Counseling Services Contracts
Mr. White reported on his review of how to provide youth and family services dealing with
the vote of the 1995 Town Meeting under Article 21 for an appropriation of $35,000 to fund
services of RePlace and the reduction of $35,000 in Line Item 6310 which requests funding
for the contract with Eliot.
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Mr. White said he is recommending that the Human Services Committee meet with
representatives from Replace, Eliot, the Police Department and the Community to determine
what youth counseling services will be offered during Fiscal Year 1996. It is expected that
the Human Services Committee will report its findings to the Selectmen at its meeting
scheduled for July 31, 1995.
Mr. White said he would be completing the work plan within the next two weeks and
reporting back to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting on June 26.
Lexpress Fare Increase
Barbara Lucas and Sara Arnold reviewed the Transportation Advisory Committee's
recommendation to increase LEXPRESS fares as a result of cuts in the Transportation
Services Office budget.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following LEXPRESS
fares for FY96:
Adult Seniors
12 Month Passes $180.00 $12.00
6 Month Passes $115.00 $47.00
3 Month Passes $ 72.00 $30.00
1 Month Pass $ 26.00 $12.00
Student Cash Fare increased to $1.00
Selectmen's Gift Account
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept a bequest in the amount of
$3,000 from the Estate of Charles Ramsdell and deposit the funds into the Selectmen's Gift
Account for use by the Council on Aging.
Lion's Club Carnival
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the requested dates and times
for the Lion's Club Carnival.
Constable Appointments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Town Manager's
reappointment of George Anderson, Roy Murphy and William Young as Constables for the
Town of Lexington for a two-year term.
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Sewer Charges in Lieu of Betterments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a charge in lieu of betterment
for Eric Steinkrauss, 391 Lincoln Street, in the amount of $2,260.94 and Peter Gartman, 28
Oakmount Circle in the amount of $5,553.18,
Establish Fund for Lexington
Mr. McSweeney reviewed proposed plans for the establishment of a "Fund for Lexington"
which would provide for the acceptance of tax deductible contributions for three purposes:
beautification, human services and community betterment. The funds would be administered
by the Trustees of Public Trusts and disbursed by them for these purposes. Town Counsel
was asked to draft a document to be given to the Trustees of Public Trusts setting forth the
terms of the fund.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to establish the "Fund for Lexington".
Minutes of Meetings
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of the meetings of g
January 30, 1995 and February 6, 1995.
Minutes of Executive Sessions
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the executive session minutes
of the meetings of January 30, 1995, February 6, 1995, February 27, 1995, March 13, 1995,
May 15, 1995 and May 17, 1995.
Library Services and Construction Act
Mr. McSweeney read a letter to be sent to Senators Kennedy, Kerry and Congressman
Markey expressing concern over the proposal before Congress to eliminate the Library
Services and Construction Act. Elimination of this Act would have severe impact on federal
funds received by the Cary Memorial Library.
Appointments to Long Range Planning Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the resignation of Roberta
Miller, Dennis O'Conner and Lois Coit as members of the Long Range Planning Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Robert Cohen, 10 Grassland
Street and Kristen O'Sullivan, 12 Aerial Street as members of the LongRange Planning
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Committee.
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Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0 by roll call vote: Mr. McSweeney,
Mr. Dailey, Mr. Busa, and Mrs. Eddison to go into executive session for matters of litigation
and 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 9:30 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
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Ex-cutive Clerk
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Selectmen's Meeting
June 26, 1995
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, June 26, 1995 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman McSweeney, Mr.
Dailey, 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.
Donation to Lexington Fund
Chris Coughlin, on behalf of the "Yes for Lexington Committee" presented a check in the
amount of $1,100.73 which was the balance left in the campaign fund for the 1995 override
election. Ms. Coughlin said it was the hope of the Committee that the funds could be applied
to the Human. Services area of the Lexington Fund and be used to assist residents in need of
relief of property taxes.
Hanscom .. Proposed Commuter Service
Mr. Fenn, Selectman Liaison to the HATS Committee, reported on proposed plans for a
commuter service from Hanscom to Newark.
New England Telephone/Boston Edison Grant of Location/Fern Street
Mr. McSweeney opened the 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 to provide underground service to the residents at 46 Fern
Street. There being no questions, Mr. McSweeney declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition, plans and order
for a grant of location for conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein
under Fern Street southerly approximately 232 feet southeast of Moreland Avenue, a distance
of about five feet.
Limousine License - Barbara Zuben dlbla Lexington Sedan Services
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve an application from Barbara
Zuben d/b/a Lexington Sedan Services and issue three limousine licenses for transport of
passengers to and from Logan Airport.
Convey Deed of Tax Title Lot to Beatrice M. Lingane
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to convey a deed of land in Lexington,
Massachusetts, shown as Lot 137 on Assessor's Property Map No. 69, abutting Brent Road
and containing 943 square feet, more or less, to Beatrice M. Lingane of 94 Adams Street,
Lexington, for one thousand five hundred forty-one dollars.
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Reappointments - Town Celebrations Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint Jean Coates, 30 Donald
Street to the Town Celebrations Committee for a term of three years.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint Julie Miller, 51 Taft Avenue
and Henry Murphy, 14 Sherburne Road to the Town Celebrations Sub-Committee for a term
of one year.
Appointments - Long Range Planning Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Judy Leader, 17 Fairfield
Drive and Peter Kreisky of 3 Clematis Road to the Long Range Planning Committee.
Transfer of Liquor License from Sweet Peppers Restaurant to Vinnv Testa's
Mr. McSweeney opened the hearing on the application from Carole R. Bloom, President of
First Michaella Corp. dfb ja Vinny Testa's for a transfer of a Common Victualler License from
Sweet Peppers Restaurant to sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be drunk on the
premises at 20 Waltham Street.
There being no questions or comments from the audience, Mr. McSweeney declared the
hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, with Mr. Fenn abstaining from voting, it was voted to
approve the application for a transfer of Common Victualler License to sell All Kinds of
Alcoholic Beverages to be drunk on the premises at 20 Waltham Street to the First Michaella
Corp., d/b/a Vinny Testa's.
Accept Funds from the Outlook Club
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the funds from the Outlook
Club and turn them over to the Trustees of Public Trusts.
Antony Sister City Update
Mr. Fenn and members of the Antony Sister City Group reported on their progress to push
the project forward. They have established a separate corporation and have been designated
for 502(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service. They will also be working with the
Lexington Sister City Committee. They are planning a fund raising wine tasting event at the
Munroe Tavern on October 1.
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Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of meetings of
February 27, 1995 and June 5, 1995.
Executive Session Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the Executive
Session of June 5, 1995.
Route 2A Project - Proposal by Minuteman National Park
Nancy Nelson, Superintendent of the Minuteman National Park and Bruce Campbell of
Campbell Associates presented a proposed new plan for the Route 2A project that would
address two vital concerns of the National Park. The first is the safety of visitors to the park
and the second is to protect park resources and ultimately Battle Road. Their proposed plan
attempts to reduce wetlands impact by introducing a service road off of the Minuteman
Vocational School driveway.
Mr. McSweeney encouraged all parties to partipate in the proposed mediation to resolve the
conflict between the views of Mass Highway and our Conservation Commission and to go
forward with the project. He indicated the Board would like to continue with the plan that it
voted on ten months ago. Mr. McSweeney thanked the Park Service for its efforts and said
he hoped the work that it did will fit into the plan as finally formulated.
Consent Agenda
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Town Clerks bond in the
amount of $8,000.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept a grant of easement on the
Munroe Village Subdivision.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept a deed to land in the Granger
Pond Subdivision.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following abatements:
Abatement of water charges for 1/26/95 $3,605.20
Abatement of sewer charges for 1/26/95 $5,405.05
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Abatement of sewer charge for 2/1/95 $12,349.05
-- ` Abatement of water charges for 2/13/95 $35,986.46
Abatement of sewer charges for 2/13/95 $33,596.37
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Abatement of water charges for 2/21/95 $47,505.03
Abatement of sewer charges for 2/21/95 $102,281.21
Abatement of water charges for 2/23/95 $1,934.21
Abatement of sewer charges for 2/23/95 $4,385.34
Abatement of water charges for 5/16/95 $481.50
Abatement of sewer charges for 5/16/95 $2,446.55
Youth & Family Counseling Services Contract
Mr. White reported that the request for proposal will go out July 5 and would allow three
weeks for responses. They hope to designate the winning agency or agencies by early
August.
Personal Services Transfers
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following personal service
transfers:
Town Manager account 1230 $45.00
Comptroller account 1350 $155.00
Town Clerk account 1610 $4,300.00
Conservation account 1710 $5.00
Planning account 1750 $1,100.00
Board of Appeals account 1760 $5.00
Building/Zoning account 2410 $7,900.00
Lexpress account 5440 $4,900.00
Historical Commission account 6910 $1,300.00
Street Acceptance Petitions
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to insert a Public Notice on acceptance
of petitions for sewer, street and sidewalk construction in the Lexington Minuteman on
August 10, 1995.
Town Owned Land - Ran geway
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to declare a parcel of land, shown as lot
57 on page 90 of the Assessors' Map containing approximately 7,939 square feet, as surplus
land.
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Sidewalk Cafe - Mario's
Mr. White indicated Mario's has requested permission for six tables and chairs for outdoor
seating in front of their restaurant. Mr. White suggested that the Board might want to
approve three tables at a rental fee of $75.00/month.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request from Mario's for
three tables and chairs on the sidewalk in front of their restaurant.
Rescind Vote of Board on June 5. 1995
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to rescind the vote of the Board on June
5, 1995 for a Charge in Lieu of Betterment to Eric Steinkrauss, 391 Lincoln Street, in the
amount of $2,260.94.
Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Dailey, Mr.
Busa, Mr. Fenn and Mrs. Eddison to go into executive session on a matter of collective
I 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 10:03 p.m.
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