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Selectmen's Meeting Minutes
February 5, 1996
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February 5, 1996 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Doom, Town Office Building at 7:30 p.m. Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Dailey,
Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs, Eddison; Mr. white, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel
and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
Public Comments
Police Chief Chris Casey introduced four new patrol officers; Kristen French, John Mazerall,
Kevin Callahan and Michael McLean who have just completed the Police Training Academy
and are now eligible for assignment.
Consent Agenda
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following cornnriitments:
a. Commitment of water charges for Cycle 3 town - wide billing $81 2 5 910.78
b. Commitment of sewer charges for Cycle 3 town -wide billing $1,373,
Re Dort of the Le Ad Hoc Review Committee
Ellie I�laurninzer, Bob Barris and Leona Martin were present to answer questions of the
Board concerning their report and recommendations concerning the public notification process
of LexHAB and future pursuit of affordable housing stock in Lexington.
Mrs. Eddison, Selectman Liaison to the Review Committee commended the Committee on its
report and swift action on meeting the deadlines imposed on it.
Leona Martin reported that the Fair Dousing Committee has seen copies of the report and
indicated that the Committee was both surprised and pleased with the recommendations in the
report.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the report and recom endations
of the LexHAB Ad Hoc Review Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to dissolve the LexHAB Ad Hoc Review
Committee and to acknowledge the thanks of the Board to all members of the Committee.
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Fund for Lexington Board Membership
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the following to the Fund for
Lexington Boards
Selectmen members Leo McSweeney and Dan Fenn; Trustees of Public Trusts member Alan
Fields; Clergy member Fr. Arnold Coletti from. Sacred Heart Church; Service or Fraternal
organization members David Walsh from the Knights of Columbus and Kristin Nordahl from
the Lion's Club,
Town Celebrations Committee ApWintment.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept with regret the resignation of
Eric Carlson from the Town Celebrations Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Julie Miller to fill the
unexpired term of Eric Carlson on the Town Celebrations Committee.
Use of Ba ttle Green by the Lexington Minute Men for the Re- Enactment of the Battle
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request by the Lexington a
Minute Men, Inc. for use of the Battle Green on Sunday, March 31, 1996 from 2:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, April 6, 1996 if needed and on Monday, April 15, 1996 for a re-
enactment of the Battle.
One-Dgy LlIguor License - A.rnenian Sisters Acadern
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue a
one -day liquor license to the Armenian Sisters Academy, 10 Pelham. Road for a valentine's
Day Party on February 10, 1996.
Acce t Lot of 108 Grove Street Subdivision
Upon motion duly made. and seconded, it was voted that the deed of the .Town of Lexington
from Debra D. Cary dated January 17, 1996 conveying parcel A. on a plan entitled "Property
Rights and Dimensional Standards. Plan, prepared for Mark Moore Homes, Inc." dated
October 4, 1995 is hereby accepted.
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Budget
The Town Manager reviewed additional material and answers to some questions raised in
earlier budget discussions concerning: Inspectional Services staffing comparisons with
Needham and Wellesley; justification of the MIS/PC Coordinator position; debt; wage
increases; pine Meadows Capital improvement projects and the Town Building Envelope
Program,
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 to discuss a
litigation matter with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:18 p.m.
A true record, Attest: °
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Phyll' A. Smith
Exe tive Clerk
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Selectman's Meeting Minutes
February 12, 1996
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February 12, ,1996 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town office Building at' 7; 3o p.m. Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Dailey,
Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddison; Mr. white, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel
and Nis. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
Public Comments
Mr. McSweeney opened the meeting and asked for public comments during the first ten
minutes of the meeting.
Nis. Sue Cusack presented information material on the proposed Educational Technology
Bond Bill and asked the Board to consider sending a letter to our Legislators asking there to
support the Bill. The Board members indicated they would be happy to send a letter of
support to our Legislators.
American Red Cross Month
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign a proclamation declaring the
month of March 1996 American Red Cross Month in Lexington.
Warrant for the presidential Prim and the 1996 Annual Town Meetin
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the warrant for the Presidential
Primary and for the 1996 Local Election and Town Meeting.
Mr. McSweeney indicated the Board will be having complete discussions of items on the
warrant in future meetings.. V
Selectmen's Gift Accounts
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to establish a Selectmen's Gift Account
for the establishment of a Senior Service Corps for the Council on Aging and to accept a gift
from the Raytheon Company in the amount of $5,000.00 to be deposited into the account.
Upon motion duly made_ and seconded, it was voted to establish a Selectmen's Gift Account
for the Fire Department.
License Renewals
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Upon -motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the applications of Steve's Ice
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Cream, The Kitchen, Inc. and The Coffee Connection, Inc. for renweal of their conunon
victualler's license for 1996.
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One --D Auctioneer's Licenses
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of Empire oriental
Rugs, Inc. for a one -day Auctioneer License for March 10, 1996 at the Massachusetts National
Guard Armory.
Upon notion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of Newton
Oriental rugs for a one-day Auctioneer License for March 17, 1996 at the Massachusetts rational
Guard Armory.
Report on Hanscom Area Towns Meetin s
Mr. Fenn reported that a letter from Steve Toceo did not respond to the four town's request for a
6 month moratorium on the RFP for privatization at Hanscom Field in order to initiate discussion
to fashion a strategy for a viable long -term policy. The four towns decided to send a letter to the
Governor asking him to meet with representatives of the four boards. The letter has been signed
by Mr. McSweeney and is on its way to the other Towns to be signed tonight. It is the hope of
the four boards that the Governor will meet with us to reinforce the Town's concerns about the
long effects of an e of develop (aviation or non - aviation g �` Yp p ) at Hanscom Field and a
need for long -term stability.
All Board members expressed their pleasure at the tremendous participation and cooperation
among the Selectmen of the four Towns.
Upoji motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adj ourn at 8:55 p. m.
A true record, Attest:
Phyli A. Smith
Exec Live Clerk
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Selectmen's Meeting Minutes
February 26, 1996
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February 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. Bddison; Mr. white, Town Manager; ss
r; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
Traffic S afety Advisory Committee
Peter Ghalpin, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee reported on several traffic
matters brought before the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee at its meeting on December 13,
1995.
willards woods - No
The Committee met with Ms. Blaine Adler of 3 Sunny Knoll Terrace to discuss her request for a
no parking regulation on North Street at the path to and from w woods. The Committee
wholehearted) s the request. It is clear that vehicles p arked y pp q p ac t he beg nni i ngofthe
path effective) prevent people from using the
p effectively p p g path to enter and leave willard's woods. p
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the
Traffic Safety Committee that two no parking signs, with directional arrows, be installed.
GrasslandNalleyfield/Brid.cze Street Speeding
The Committee met with Mr. Francis Russo of 62 Grassland Street to discuss his concerns of
speeding in the Grassland /valleyfield/B Street neighborhood. The Committee agrees that
these streets are used to by --pass the Waltham Street/Marrett Road intersection and traffic has
increased over the years. In recent years the Board approved recommendations of the Committee
for stop signs on valleyf eld at Bridge Street, a yield sign on Grassland Street at valleyfield Street
and a one -way regulation on Bridge Street at Spring Street. The Committee believes that all
reasonable options of regulations_ and signing have been implemented and recommend, based on
manpower availability, increased police enforcement in the neighborhood.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.
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Highland Avenue Speedinta
The Committee met with Dr. Francis McGovern of 19 Highland Avenue regarding his concern
over speeding on Highland Avenue. The Committee agrees that Highland Avenue is used as a
Lexington Center by -pass and traffic has increased over the years. However the Committee's
feelin g is the only effective deterrent to speeding is an increase in Police presence and recommend
increased enforcement on Highland Avenue depending on manpower availability.
Board members asked Mr. Chalpin to review the matter again with the neighbors.
Wallis Court Handicapped Parking
The Committee met with Ms. Army Foronoff of 847 Mass. Ave. and are recommending approval
of her request for a handicapped parking space at 3 'Dallis Court with the understanding if it
causes a problem the space will revert to its present no parking status.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the recommendation of the
Traffic Safet y Advisory Adviso Committee for a handicapped parking space at 3 Wallis Court and two
signs designating the parking space.
Waltham/Worthen Road Si nal
The Committee met with Mr. Philip Lindsay of 57 Ledgelawn Avenue to discuss his suggestion to
add amber left -turn signal arrows to the signals at Waltham Street and Worthen Road. The
Committee recommends against implementing Mr. Lindsay's suggestion. They feel that adding
amber arrows would be the ideal situation but that the estimated $2,000 cost is not warranted nor
can it be justified at this tune. However, they do recommend that when these signals are
substantially modified or replaced, amber arrows should be in the specifications.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the recommendation of the Traffic
Safety Advisory Committee.
Consent Agnd a
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the fallowing:.
a. Commitment of water charges for period ending 7/31/95 (Finals) $3,174.24
b. Commitment of sewer charges for period ending 7/31/95 (Finals) $4,104.82
- billing 11/29/95 $513
C. Commitment of water charges for Cycle 2 Town wide,851.53
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d. Commitment of sewer charges for Cycle 2 Town wide - billing 11/29/95 $897,056.96
e. Commitment of water charges for Cycle 9 - February 1996 $101,298.3 8
One-Day Liquor License - St. Bri id's
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue a one -
day liquor license to the St. Brigid Parish for a St. Patrick's Day dance on March 16, 1996,
Common victualler License Renewal
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of Pine Meadows
Golf Club for renewal of their common victualler' license for 1996.
Meeting Schedule
It was agreed to meet on the following dates: Mondays March 4, March 11, March 18, March
25, April 1 and April S.
Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meetings of
December 18, 1995, January 16, 1996 and January 22, 1996.
Executive Session Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meetings of
December 18, 1995, January 16, 1996, January 22, 1 996 and February 5, 1996.
Endorsement of Domestic violence Stam
The Woburn City Council requested that the board endorse their request for the adoption of a
domestic violence stamp displaying the toll free number of the rational Domestic Violence
Hotline.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to send a letter to the Stamp Advisory
Committee endorsing the City of Woburn's request for the adoption of a domestic violence stamp
displaying the toll -free number of the rational Domestic violence Hotline.
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DPW Capital Bud��t
George Woodbury and Frank Fields presented the DPW Capital Budget Request for Fiscal Year
1997.
Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - by roll call vote; Mr. McSweeney, Mr.
Dailey, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn. and Mrs. Eddison to go into Executive Session for discussion of a
land acquisition matter with n o intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ad' ern at 9:30 p.m.
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