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Selectmen's Meeting
July 10, 1995
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, July 10, 1995 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room; Town office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman McSweeney, Mr.
Dailey, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddison; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. white, Town Manager; and
Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
New Encrland Tele hone oston Edison Grant of Location Gran er Pond wa
Mr. McSweeney opened a public hearing on the joint petition of Boston Edison and New
England Telephone Company for joint or identical locations for the erection or construction of
a pole to be owned and used in common by them and such other fixtures as may be necessary
to sustain or protect the wires of the line upon, along and across the . following public ways,
and for conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein under the
following public way: Lowell Street on the westerly side of road 1,065 feet northwest of
North Street, place Pole #58/136. Remove one (1) pole. Place 6± feet of conduit from Pole
#551136 in a westerly direction to private way at #668 Lowell Street.
Mr. Boudreau explained that these utilities would be going underground. 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 to provide electric and telephone service to the new Granger Pond way
private development off Lowell Street at #665.
Boston Gas Grant of Location S rin Q Street
Mr. McSweeney opened a public hearing on the petition of Boston Gas Company for
permission to construct and locate gas mains and the pipes, valves, governors, manholes and
other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said
mains therein under the following public way: The installation of approximately 2,500 feet of
5 inch plastic gas plain in Spring Street, as shown on the plan filed with the Department of
Public works /Engineering.
Mr. Sarno, representative of Boston Gas Company, explained their plans to install an
underground vaulted regulator station across the street from Raytheon. 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 to provide new gas service to the commercial development at 191
Spring Street.
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Letters of Appreciation
Mr. McSweeney read a letter being sent to Pastor David Johnson thanking the parishioners of
Grace Chapel for their generous contribution of labor and materials in refurbishing the
Hastings park Bandstand.
Mr. McSweeney read a letter being sent to John Carroll thanking hint for his generous
contribution of labor and materials toward the installation of a gate at Harrington Road.
Middlesex County Sheriffs Department
Mr. McSweeney welcomed newly appointed Sheriff Brad Bailey and his aide Brian Spencer
to the meeting and expressed the deep appreciation of the Town of Lexington for the
assistance that the Community work Program of the Middlesex County House of Corrections
has provided in several clean up projects throughout Town. Mr. Dailey asked Sheriff Bailey
to extend the Town's special thanks to Marty Gabriella from the Billerica House of
Corrections who assisted the Selectmen's office in the coordination of this very successful
Work Program for Lexington.
Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meeting of
March 13, 1995.
Executive Session Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the executive session minutes
of the meeting of June 26 , 1995.
Transfer of Li uor License from Art 's to Athenian Restaurant
Mr. McSweeney opened a public hearing on the application of Paul Skarnbas, President of
Two Islands Corporation djbfa' Athenian restaurant, for a transfer of a Common victualler
Liquor License from Arty's Restaurant, Inc. to sell All Finds of Alcoholic Beverages to be
drunk on the premises at 177 Massachusetts Avenue. Attorney Goldberg and Mr. Skanbas
reviewed their plans for the restaurant and Indicated that the interior is to remain the same.
There being no questions, Mr. McSweeney declared. the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of Two Islands
Corporation d/b /a Athenian Restaurant and issue a Cornrnon victualler Liquor License to sell
All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be drunk on the premises at 177 Massachusetts Avenue
subject to approval from the Board of Appeals.
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Traffic Saftt
I.-Advisory Committee
Mr. Chalpin, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Advisory Conurdttee reported on the meetin g of
the Committee on June 21, 1995 concerning two traffic matters.
Massachusetts Avenue No Parkin
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee to prohibit parking on Massachusetts Avenue across from
the Senior Center from Slocum Road easterly about 200'.
No Turn on Red /Lowell Street at East Street
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee against re-- instituting a No Turn on Red regulation on any
leg of the Lowell /East Street intersection.
Consent A genda
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following:
a. Commitment of water charges for 6/02/95 (Cycle 9)
b. Commitment of water charges for 6/15/95 (Cycle 9)
C. Commitment of water charges for 6/07/95 (Section 1 billing)
d. Commitment of sewer charges for 6/07/95 (Section 1 billing)
e. Commitment of water charges for 6/14/95 (Section 2 billing)
f. Commitment of sewer charges for 6/14/95 (Section 2 billing)
9. Commitment of water charges for 6121/95 (Section 3 billing)
h. Commitment of sewer charges for 6/21/95 (Section 3 billing)
i. Warrant to Dog Officer re Unlicensed Dogs
Hanscom Report
$91,978.69
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$384,860.10
$632,486.21
$300,128.14
$503,50`x.40
$433,897.59
$x'38,925.43
Mr. Fenn reported on the status of the response period with respect- to Business Air's filing of
an ENF with the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs on its proposed air shuttle service
from Hanscom Field to Newark. He indicated the individual Towns and the HATS Selectmen
representing four towns: Lincoln, Bedford, Concord, and Lexington have 20 days in which to
respond to the ENF. He indicated either the Town or HATS should contact Judy Coxe
concerning a request for a full Environmental Impact Report on Business Air's proposed new
service. Mr. Fenn requested the Selectmen to authorize the use of $2,000 as Lexington's
share in the cost of hiring a consultant to p p response a are re for HATS to Business Air's ENF
filing.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize the use of $2,,000 by HATS
for consultant's fees to review and prepare a response on behalf of HATS to the proposed
new service of Business Air from Hanscom Field,
Preliminary FY37 Revenue , Estimates
Mr. white reviewed FY96 Cherry Sheet receipts and based on those receipts presented the
Board with very preliminary FY97 revenue estimates. He indicated that he does not
anticipate changing any of these estimates until very late in the year.
Volunteer Recognition Da
Mr. white and Mrs. Eddison reviewed plans for a volunteer recognition day. Alice Pierce
has been recruited as a volunteer to coordinate a data base of all volunteers and assist on the
plans for the day. They are hoping that this will be the start of an annual event.
Chan ge jn Date of Local Election for 1996
Mr. White reviewed a request from Town Clerk Bernice Fallick to change the date for the
local election in 1996 because the traditional date for the election, the first Monda y in March
cannot be accommodated next year because the first Tuesday in March, 1996 has been
designated for the Presidential Primary in Massachusetts. Mr. white 'indicated that he would
be corning back to the Board at its next meeting to have them vote on a new date for the
local election.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 5:35 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
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Phyl ' A. Smith
Exe utive Clerk
Selectmen's Meeting
July 31, 1995
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, July 31, 1995, in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman McSweeney, Mr.
Dailey, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Fddison, Mr. white, Town Manager; and Ms. Smith,
Executive Clerk, were present.
New Fire Chief
Chairman McSweeney asked the Town Manager to introduce the new Fire Chief John
Quinlan, a 27 year veteran of the Lexington Fire Department. Board members congratulated
John and wished him well in carrying on the tremendous job of the department in his new
leadership capacity.
Youth Services Needs , Assessment Report
Donna Hooper, Co- Chairperson of the Human Services Committee, reviewed their report to
the Board regarding the Youth Services Needs Assessment. Issues identified fell into three
categories: Inadequate Coordination of Youth Services, Youth Socialization/Hang -out and
Youth & Family in Need of Services. Ms. Hooper reviewed the strengths and
recommendations under each category and the estimated time to accomplish the tasks
involved. Ms. Hooper further reported that statistical information being obtained through the
school system will be available soon and will assist the Committee in identifying priorities.
Board Members thanked Donna and the members of the Human Services Committee for the
tremendous job they did in coming up with a comprehensive report that will be very
beneficial to the Town in providing services for the youth in Lexington.
Re -nest for Environmental Impact Re ort - Commuter Service from Hanscom
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to send a letter to Secretary Coxe
requesting an Environmental Impact Report on the proposed commuter service from Hanscom
Field to Newark.
Common Victualler License - Two Islands Co oration d b a Athenian Restaurant
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue a
Common Victualler License to Two Islands Corporation d/b /a Athenian Restaurant.
Common Victualler License - First Michaella Com, d a Vine Testa's
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue a
Common Victualler License to First Michaella Corp., d/b /a Vinny Tess.
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Battle Green Guide Licenses
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Battle Green Guide Licenses
for Larry Miff, 19 Douglas Road, Ellen Humphrey, 1 Solomon pierce Road and Stephen Hart,
32 Wyman Road,
Set Local Election Date for 1996
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to set the Local Election Date for March
M 1996.
LexFest Update
Mr. Fenn introduced Alice Hinkle who has made so many contributions to the Town and was
the spark and nurturer of plans to have an event in Town which would mark our diversity as
a Town; particularly to celebrate the contributions to Lexington which these people with so
many different ethnic heritages have made. Mr. Fenn said he feels the plan is an exciting
idea and it now has a name which is LexFest.
Mrs. Hinkle and LexFest Steering Committee Members Fredi Heinemann and Leona Martin
spoke of the need, process and goals of celebrating Lexington's diversity with music, food,
entertainment and education. Kay Bell explained some of the thoughts toward videotaping
the process leading up to the event, the event itself and the aftermath.
Board Members expressed appreciation for this well planned event and offered suggestions
and help when needed,
World war II Memorial
Mr. Dailey explained the history behind the plans for a memorial in honor of all veterans
from Lexington who served in world war R. 'There has been much discussion and plans for
the memorial to be placed near the Visitor's Center. He also explained that there was concern
expressed from the )Design Advisory Committee, the Historical Society and the Historic
Districts Commission about the location.
It was agreed that Mr. Dailey would meet with Mr. polllins, a representative of the Design
Advisory -Committee, a representative of the Historical Society, a representative of the Town
Celebrations Committee and a representative of the Historic Districts Commission and that
this group would try to resolve the questions of location, design and assist in expediting the
process so that a monument may be in place for Veterans' Day 1995.
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Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meetings
of March 31, 1995, April 1, 1995, April 15, 1995 and June 26, 1995 and with Mr. Dailey
abstainining, the minutes of April 3, 1995.
Consent Agenda
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the commitment of water
charges (Cycle 9) in the amount of $113,489.34.
Lexpress Schedule_ Change
Barbara Lucas reviewed the impact on Lexpress service of the 10 minute earlier starting time
of the Lexington High School and suggested running the first two routes 15 minutes earlier.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the change 'n route schedule
of the first two routes with routes 2, 4 and 6 beginning at 6:45 a.m. and Routes 1,3 and 5
beginning at 7:15 a.m.
Recycling, ,Contract
Mr. white announced that BFI was offering to share some of the profits on the recycling of
fiber. He anticipates that a rebate of $20.00 per ton for all fiber should see an' annual
increase in revenue of about $44,000 to $50,000. The Board members asked the Town
Manager to express the Board's acknowledgement of this offer from BFI.
Fire Bud cret
The Town Manager and Fire -Chief Quinlan. provided the Board with an update on the
unexpected expenses incurred with the repair and maintenance of the Fire Department
vehicles.
Town Manager Appointments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following Town
Manager's appointments:
Thomas Taylor to the Historical Commission; and the reappointments of: Marilyn Fenollosa
to the Historical Commission, Robert Foster to the Board of Assessors, Nancy Barter to the
Youth Commission and Sandra Shaw to the Recreation Committee.
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Bikeway Crossing
Mr. white reviewed a memorandum from Peter Chalpin, Chairman of the Traffic Safety
Advisory Committee, concerning Mr. Chalpin's review of a letter from Robert Sawyer and
Jerrold van Hook to Chief Casey regarding the bikeway crossings at the Meriam Lot entrance
and on Bedford Street close to the DPW Garage.
Mr. Chalpin explained that he had - reviewed the letter and although. the Traffic Safety
Advisory Committee will not be meeting next until September, he felt the Committee would
agree with and support the Bicycle Advisory Committee's request to require a four -way stop
at the parking lot. Mr. Chalpin reported that the driveway to the parking lot is not a public
way and as such, the warrants for stop signs on public ways do not need to be satisfied. He
further reported that all of the other roadway crossings, except Gold Star, are on public ways
and do not meet the warrants for. stop signs. Therefore, the arrangement at the driveway to
the parking lot may not be repeated at any public way crossings.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the
Chairman of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee to install a four -way stop at the Meriam
Street Parking . Lot.
Chapter 90 Allotment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and sign a Chapter 90
Memorandum of Agreement that will provide the town with $716,023 in Chapter 90 funds.
]Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call vote: Mr. McSweeney,
Mr. Dailey, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn and Mrs. Eddison to go 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 adjourn at 9:55 p.m.
A. true record, Attest:
Phyls A. Smith
Executive Clerk