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S electmen's Meeting Minutes
December 4, 1995
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, December 4 1995 in the
Selectmeds Meeting Room, Town office Building at 7:30 p.m. Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Dailey,
Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddison; Mr. white, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel and Ms. Smith,
Executive Clerk, were present.
Classification of Commerc Propert
Mr. McSweeney opened the Classification Bearing continued from the meeting of November 27,
1995 Board of Assessors members Jackson, Harmon and Robinson and Town Assessor Janet
vacon explained the options open to the Board in setting the commercial/industrial/personal
property factor. - They indicated that the factor for the current fiscal year is 1.700 and that the
maximum C/I/P factor is 1.750. They are seeing a lot of redevelopment and that trend should be
favorable. However the CHIP is still increasing at a slower rate than the residential.
Board members expressed concern for older people on fixed income living in older homes whose
assessments are going up and looked forward to a report from the Business Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to keep the C/I/P factor at 1:700.
Traffic Sa Ut Committee
Peter Chalpin, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee reviewed several platters
brought up at the meeting of the committee on September 13, 1995.
Bertwell Road - "Caution Children" Si ns
Mrs. Lucy Rozier of 44 Bertwell Road requested "Caution Children" signs on Bertwell Road.
Since the warrants for "Caution Children" signs are satisfied in this case the Committee
recommends approval of Mrs. Rozier's request.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee to install four "Caution Children" signs, one across from #8,
one at #51, one at #44 and-one at #84 Bertwell Road. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it
was voted to adjourn at 8 p.m.
Massachusetts Avenue - "Blind Driveway Sig
Mrs. Margo Schmidt of 2678 Mass. Avenue requested that a "Blind Driveway" sign be installed
on Massachusetts Avenue eastbound at the end of the Route 128 bridges
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was vote dto approve the recommendation of the
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee to install a "Blind Driveway" sign on Massachusetts Avenue
eastbound at the end of the Route 128 bridge and that the trees near the existing 3 5MPH Speed
Limit sign at the bottom of Massachusetts .Avenue be trimmed to improve the visibility of the
sign.
Blake Road - "Caution Children's Signs
Mr. Steve Cohen of 39 Blake Road and Mr. Rick Gilbert of 65 Blake Road requested traffic
safety pleasures on Blake Road between Hancock Street and Preston Road.
Upon motion duly nude and seconded, it was recommended to approve the recommendation of
the Traffic Safety Committee to install "Caution Children" signs at #11 and #74 Blake Road.
Bedford Street - Crosswalks
Mr. John Howell of Howell Associates, 175 Bedford Street requested a new crosswalk on =
Bedford Street at #181. At this location there are two office buildings located across the street
from the block of stores at Bedford Street and Reed Street, employing nearly one hundred people.
Upon motion duly nude and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee to add a new crosswalk at # 181 Bedford Street and "Yield to
Pedestrians in Crosswalk" cones at the new crosswalk and at the existing Reed Street crosswalk.
Bikeway at Municipal Parkin Lot - "Dan Brous Intersection Sian
Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Chalpin reviewed their meeting concerning the request of several people
about the dangerous situation at the four -way stop at the intersection of the Municipal Parking lot
where roller bladers and cyclists fail to stop.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the
Chairman of the Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee to install "Dangerous Intersection" signs
on the bicycle path crossing at the Lexington Center Parking Lot.
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Bud et Reviews
Rose Ducharme, Benefits Coordinator, reviewed the Health Insurance Budget for Fiscal Year
1997.
Also presenting their budget requests for Fiscal Year 1997 were Barbara Lucas and Sara Arnold
for the Lexpress budget; John Quinlan for the Fire Department; Steve Frederickson for the
Inspectional Services Department; Clark Cowen, John Curry and Linda vine for the Council on
Aging, Steve Baran and Donna Hopper for the Human Services budget and Don Chisholm and
Maggie whitesell for the Recreation Enterprise Fund.
FY96. Payroll Adjustment Transfers
Mr.white asked the Board to approve transfers from Line Item 2320 to the departmental line
items listed to provide for FY96 salary increases.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the transfer of monies from Line
Item. 2320 to the Line Items as follows:
1220 Board of Selectmen $1,097; 1234 Town Manager $5,519; 1232 Clerical Pool $402; 1350
Comptroller $4,225; 1410 Assessor $4,558; 1450 Revenue Officer $6,629; 1550 Data Processing
$1,023; 1610 Town Clerk $3,775; 1710 Conservation Commission $1,861; 1750 Planning Board
$3,464; 1760 Board of Appeals $811; 1920 Town Hall $3,177; 2111 Police Executive & Clerical
$6,734; 2219 Fire Management $4,651; 2410 Building & ,honing Officer $3,006; 2924 Dog
Officer $946; 4110 Engineering $4,600; 4210 DPW Administration $2,448; 4220 Highways
$7,934; 4230 Read Machinery $4,081; 4270 Tree Planting $3,710; 4420 Sever $2,423; 4510
Water $4,452; 4950 Cemetery $2,657; 5110 Council on Aging $4,217; 5430 veterans' Benefits
$900; 6510 Parks $8,611; 6343 Recreation $2,123 for a total of $102,490.
Auctioneer's Licenses
Newton Oriental Rugs
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue an
Auctioneer's license to Newton Oriental Rugs for an oriental rug auction at the Massachusetts
National Guard Armory, 459 Bedford Street on Sunday, January 14, 1996.
Empire Oriental Rugs
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue an
auctioneer's license to Empire Oriental Rugs for an oriental rug auction at the Massachusetts
National Guard Armory, 459 Bedford Street on Saturday, December 9, 1995.
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Common victualler! s License - Bagel & Bean 14 -12 Muzzgy Street
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of B aget & Bean
Cafe, 10 -12 Muzzey Street for a common victualler's license to operate. from 6:00 a. m. to 6: 00
p.m. Monday through S aturday and from 6:40 a.m. to 3:04 p.m. on Sunday.
Executive Session Minutes - November 27 1995
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the executive session minutes of
the meeting of November 27, 1995.
Appointments
T .PYTTAR
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint Marshal Derby to Lex.H_AB for a
three year terra. expiring December 5, 1995.
Council for the Arts
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Marcie Theriault of 2634
Massachusetts Avenue to the Arts Council for a three -year term. expiring September 30, 1995.
Cable TV and Communications AdvisgU.- Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the resignation of Julie Triessl from
the Cable Tv and Communications- Advisory Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Marguerite Bateson to the Cable
Tv and Communications Advisory Committee for a term to expire September 30, 1997.
Personnel Ad viso Board
Upon motion -duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint William W. Barnes to the
Personnel Advisory Board for a three -year term to expire September 30, 1995.
Selectmen Meeting Schedule
Meeting
Upon motion duly ade and seconded it was voted to set Selectmen's M eeting s for January 5
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Endorsement of Support for Jack Cole
W. D ailey -asked the Board to support efforts on behalf of Jack Cole, a Lexington resident who
sustained such injuries so horrific as to be too great for any one family to be expected to handle
on its own. This is the time for our townspeople to rally to the aid of one of our residents in a
spirit of community support.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to endorse the efforts of Jack Cole's friends
and neighbors to raise funds to address Jack's needs.
Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it vas voted 4 -0 by roll call vote; Mr. McSweeney, Mr.
Dailey, Mr. Fenn. and Mrs. Eddison to go into Executive Session with no intent to resume open
session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 11: p.m.
A true record Attest :
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Phyllis Y . Slriit"
Exec five Clerk 8
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Selectmen's Meeting Minutes
December 18, 1 995
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, December 18, 1995 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, 'Town office Building at 730 p.m. Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Musa,
Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddisom Mr. white, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel and GIs.
Smith Executive Clerk, were present.
New England TelephanelBoston Edison Grant of Location - Woburn Street
Mr. McSweeney opened a hearing on the joint petition for grant of location for conduit to be
installed, owned and used- by New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Boston
Edison Company to provide. underground telephone and electric service to the Howard
Munroe Place Subdivision.
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 orders
of New England Telephone and Telegraph and Boston Edison companies to lay and maintain
underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to be placed therein, under the
surface of Woburn Street from ]Pole #42/24, in a southwesterly direction, a distance of 7 feet.
Cable Tv and Communications Advisory Committee License Ne otia m Team
Caleb warner gave an update on the negotiations with Cablevision. He indicated they were
very close to an agreement with Cablevision and requested the Board to extend the
negotiation period to January 16. He hopes to have Counsel present on the 8th and they may
be prepared at that time with a vote from the Cable Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to extend the License Negotiating Team
formal negotiations between the Cable Tv and Communications Advisory Committee and
Cablevision from the 29th of December to the 16th of January.
Buildin g Finance Committee lie rt
Peter Kelley, Mark Moore, Dave Eagle, Bill Kennedy, Gilbert Garber, Donald Jenkins, Walter
Pierce and Ron Grammont of the Capital Expenditures Committee were charged to review the
Archtype proposal on all Town owned buildings. The Committee presented their report to the
Selectmen dated December 1 S, 1995 outlining recommendations for immediate and lon g tenn
needs for school and town buildings.
Mr. Busa asked for projections on the impact on the capital budget and the effect on the tax
rate. Mr. White indicated he could provide projections. Mr. McSweeney thanked all
members of the Committee and asked that the committee be re ared to carne back to the
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Parking Meters
Steven Hurley reviewed a proposal from Parking officer Bigelow Moore concerning a color
coding system on parking meters which will allow the potential center parker to determine a
meter's time . limit visually from the street without parking and physically approaching the
meter. Mr. Hurley has reviewed the proposal with the Historic Districts Commission, the
Design Advisory Committee and the Chamber of Commerce.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the color coding of parking
meters as presented.
Public Toilet Facilities at visitors' Center
Mr. Hurley explained a plan worked out in partnership with private contractors to provide
public toilets accessible during hours when the visitors' Center is - closed and which will be
brought up to meet A.I.A. standards. The facilities will have a lattice screen around there.
The plans have met approval of the Historic Districts Commission.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the plans for making the
public toilet facilities accessible when the visitors' Center is closed.
Battlegreen 10K Road Race
Mr. Hurley, President of the Chamber of Commerce, indicated he was seeking the Board's
approval to go forward with plants to reinstate the Honeywell -Bull Battlegreen 10K Road
Race, Bob Burbidge of Genesis Consolidated Services Inc. has agreed to be the enabling
sponsor.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request for the Chamber
of Commerce 10K Battlegreen Road Dace to be held on November 3, 1996 at 1:00 p.m.
Doartrr ental Budget „Reviews
Municipal Network
Bill Spencer reviewed the requested funds for the municipal network for FY 97.
Public WorksMngineerin
George Woodbury reviewed the Public works budget request and indicated he hoped to work
closely with other communities and Hanscom in addressing common problems and see '§ g
cost effective solutions in the areas of utilities, transportation, policing, composting, recreation
and other areas.
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general Government
Town Manager rick white reviewed the general government program which is comprised of
the Selectmen's Office, Town Manager's Office, the Finance Departments and the Town Clerk
and Legal budgets.
License renewals
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the folio -wing license renewals
for 1995:
Common Victualler:
A.esop's Bagels, Inc.
Athenian restaurant
Bagel Maus
Bel Canto restaurant
Bertucci's
Brigham's Store #535
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery/Beantown Bagels, Inc.
Cha dwick's
Chicken Express and Seafood of Lexington
Dunkin Donuts (373 Waltham Street)
Durkin Donuts (141 Massachusetts Avenue)
Friendly's (55 Bedford Street)
Friendly's ( 1050 Waltham Street)
The Hartwell Mouse
Leman Grass, Inc.
Lexington Golf Club
Lexington Douse of Pizza.
New Asia II
One Meriam
Peking Gardens
roka Restaurant
Sheraton Tara Lexington Inn
Yangtze river restaurant
Class I:
Lexington Toyota Sales, USA., Inc.
New England Transit Sales, Inc.
Common Carrier:
A Yankee Line, Inc.
Boston Tours, Inc.
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Entertainment.
Hartwe House, Inc.
Sheraton Tara Lexington Inn
Lodging_ HoustLI �eeper:
Sheraton Tara Lexington Inn
Wild Acre Inn
MAPC Grant AMlication Endorsement
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign a letter of endorsement for the
grant proposal of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to conduct a study of stormwater
issues in the Cambridge "Watershed.
Recreation Fee Increases
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommended fees of the
Recreation Committee as follows:
Swim Tags: Family $120.00; Adult $40.00; Child $25.00; Senior $25.00
Swim Lessons: $30.00 b
Youth Tennis: $30.00
Pre School Camp $75.00
Ballfields: $10.00
Reserve Fund Transfer - Town Celebrations Committee
The Town Manager reported that the Town Celebrations Committee had worked hard and
successfully to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the end of world war II. However, the
Committee did not raise enough revenue to offset the expenses of the event. Therefore, the
Committee is requesting a transfer from the Deserve Fund in the amount ' of $10,477.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to request a transfer from the Deserve
Fund in the amount of $10,477 to line item account 5310.
Wniitp.c
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meeting of
November 27, 1995.
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One-Day Li uor License - Lexington PTA Townwide Dance Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a one -day liquor license for
the Lexington PTA Townwide Dance Comm ittee in Cary lull on February 10, 1996 from
7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Establish Virgima M. Powers Scholarshi Fund
Trustees of Public Trusts member, David Williams, wrote the Board indicating that it was the
wish of the family of virginia M. Powers, a lifelong resident of Lexington who graduated
from Lexington High school in 1932 and continued her - education at Bryant and Stratton
School concentrating in advanced business and secretarial studies, to set up a scholarship fund
in her memory.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the Virginia M. Powers
Scholarship Fund.
Executive session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -0 by roll call vote; Mr. McSweeney,
Mr. Dailey, Mr. Fenn and Mrs. Eddison to go into Executive session to discuss a litigation
matter with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10 :45 p.m.
A true record, Attest. _-
Phyllis A. Smith
Exe ; utive Clerk