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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-BOS-min 60-259 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 Room, 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 commitments: a. Commitment of water charges for Cycle 3 town-wide billing $812,910.78 b. Commitment of sewer charges for Cycle 3 town-wide billing $1,373,740.56 Report of the LexHAB Ad Hoc Review Committee Ellie Klauminzer, Bob Harris 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 Housing 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 recommendations 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. 60-260 Selectmen's Meeting - February 5, 1996 Fund for Lexington Board Membership Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint the following to the Fund for Lexington Board: 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 Appointment 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 Battle 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 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-Day Liquor License - Armenian Sisters Academy 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. Accept 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. 60- 261 Selectmen's Meeting - February 5, 1996 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: 1-Z{ Phylls A. Smith Exe/tive Clerk r 1 i t 60-262 Selectmen's Meeting Minutes 4 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 7:30 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 Mr. McSweeney opened the meeting and asked for public comments during the first ten minutes of the meeting. Ms. 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 them 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 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 Primary and the 1996 Annual Town Meeting 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. 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 i Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the applications of Steve's Ice a z Cream, The Kitchen, Inc. and The Coffee Connection, Inc. for renweal of their common victualler's license for 1996. 60-263 Selectmen's Meeting -February 12, 1996 One-Day 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 motion 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 National Guard Armory. Report on Hanscom Area Towns Meetings Mr. Fenn reported that a letter from Steve Tocco 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-term effects of any type of development (aviation or non-aviation) 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. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. A true record, Attest: ' -e Phylli: A. Smith Exec Live Clerk 60-264 - Selectmen's Meeting Minutes February 26, 1996 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, February 26, 1996 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. White, Town Manager;Mr-s:-Novak, Asset Tow - r; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present. Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Peter Chaipin, 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 Parking The Committee met with Ms. Elaine Adler of 3 Sunny Knoll Terrace to discuss her request for a no parking regulation on North Street at the path to and from Willard's Woods. The Committee wholeheartedly supports the request. It is clear that vehicles parked across the beginning of the path effectively prevent people from using the path to enter and leave Willard's Woods. 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. Grassland/Vallevfield/Bridge Street Speeding The Committee met with Mr. Francis Russo of 62 Grassland Street to discuss his concerns of speeding in the Grassland/ValleyfieldfBridge 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 Valleyfield 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. 60-265 Selectmen's Meeting -February 26, 1996 Highland Avenue Speeding 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 feeling 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 Space The Committee met with Ms. Amy Foronoff of 847 Mass. Ave. and are recommending approval of her request for a handicapped parking space at 3 Wallis 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 Safety Advisory Committee for a handicapped parking space at 3 Wallis Court and two signs designating the parking space. Waltham/Worthen Road Signals 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 time. 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 Agenda Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following: 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 c. Commitment of water charges for Cycle 2 Town wide-billing 11/29/95 $513,851.53 60-266 Selectmen's Meeting-February 26, 1996 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 $101,298,38 One-Day Liquor License- St. Brieid'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 8. 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, 1996 and February 5, 1996. Endorsement of Domestic Violence Stamp 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 National 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 National Domestic Violence Hotline. 60-267 Selectmen's MeetingFeb Se ect -February 26, 1996 DPW Capital Budget 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 5-0 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 no intent to resume open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ad'. irn at 9:30 p.m. A true record, Attest: }' e i_ 2-J Id/ Phyl ' A. Smit Exe utive Clerk r 3 1