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Selectmen's Meeting Minutes
March 4, 1996
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, March 4, 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. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. White, Town
Manager; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
Public Comments
Jack Cole Fund
Bea MacDonald, Chair of the Jack Cole Fund, expressed the heartfelt thanks from the Cole family
and Jack himself for the tremendous outpouring of support for the Fund. They have raised
$140,000 with 40 gifts of$1,000, have received gifts from every church, $500 from the Grey
Nuns and are planning an Auction on March 15 for which they have already received many
pledges. Judy Cole was also present to express the deep gratitude of the family for the Town's
support during their very difficult and challenging time. She relayed Jack's comments--
unbelievable.
Stephen Tripi -Patrick Buchanan Protest Rally
Mr. Tripi expressed his concern over the use of the P.A. System at the high school to arrange a
protest rally during the visit of Presidential Candidate Patrick Buchanan. Board members
indicated this was the first they heard of the incident.
Consent Ai enda
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to ratify a poll vote of the Board taken on
Tuesday, February 27 for use of the Battle Green on Saturday, March 2, 1996 by Candidate for
President of the United States Pat Buchanan.
Report on Privatization Plans of Hanscom
Mr. Fenn reported that Massport has abandoned its plans to privatize Hanscom which he termed
as a welcome and wise decision. The four towns will be meeting again on Saturday.
Revenue Officer Bond
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to fix the sum of the Local Official Bond for
Revenue Officer Maureen Valente in the amount of One Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars.
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Cary Library Construction
Library Director Carol Mahoney, Peter Meek,Walter Pierce, Julie Triessl, Ione Oaring, Steven
Hale and Melissa Bennett were present to review plans for the Cary Memorial Library renovation
and construction. The grant request is due on April 10. The plans have built in a lot of flexibility
hopefully to be sufficient for the next twenty years. Board members asked many questions
concerning fire detection, security, plumbing, wiring, cost of the project and proposed funding.
Walter Pierce has been meeting informally with the Historic Districts Commission and has met
with the Board of Appeals, the Capital Expenditures Committee and Appropriation Committee.
The winning grant proposals will be announced in September.
Mrs. Eddison indicated that it is necessary to make it very clear to Town Meeting that there will
be no chance of getting the grant unless Town Meeting supports the Warrant Article and the
concept of the program.
Budget Reviews
Mr. White indicated he had made some budget changes; namely, adding $20,000 for a Selectmen
Jurisdictional Account, $120,000 to $130,000 for both the Fire Station and the Visitor's Center
roofs; he reported the big increase in motor vehicle excise of last year is not anticipated this year.
Finance
Mr. Ryan reviewed the budgets of the Comptroller's Office, the Assessors Office and the
Treasurer/Collectors Office, Contributory and Non Contributory Retirement accounts.
Inspectional Services
Steve Frederickson reviewed the Inspectional Services budgets including, Building, Health,
Conservation and Board of Appeals.
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.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:45 p.m.
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Selectmen's Meeting
March 11, 1996
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, March 11, 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. Cohen, Town Counsel;Mr. White, Town
Manager; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
LexFest
Leona Martin, Alice Hinkle, and Steve Baran were present to report on the progress of plans for
the LexFest celebration on May 4.
Consent
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following adjustments to
water and sewer charges:
a. Adjustments of water charges for 7/1/95 to 7/31/95 $4,981.66
b. Adjustments of sewer charges for 7/1/95 to 7/31/95 $11,293.43
c, Adjustments of water charges for 8/1/95 to 8/31/95 $424.17
d. Adjustments of sewer charges for 8/1/95 to 8/31/95 $1,025.56
e. Adjustments of water charges for 1/1/96 to 1/31/96 $667.87
f. Adjustments of sewer charges for 1/1/96 to 1/31/96 $1,116.36
Innkeeper License Renewal
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the renewal application and issue
an Innkeeper License to T.F. Hotel, Inc. d/b/a Holiday Inn Express, 440 Bedford Street.
Council for the Arts Resignation
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept with regret the resignation of
Florence Trefethen from the Council for the Arts.
Chapter 90 Borrowing
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the notes for Chapter 90 borrowing of
$1,432,000 at an interest cost of 3.31%with a maturing date in 9 months.
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Budget Reviews
Recreation
Recreation Director Karen Simmons and Recreation Committee Chairman Don Chisholm
reviewed the Recreation Department operating and capital budget requests.
Fire Department
Fire Chief John Quinlan reviewed the Fire Department operating budget request.
Lexpress
Transportation Coordinator Barbara Lucas reviewed the Lexpress budget and answered several
questions concerning using buses for advertising; receiving subsidy from the Burlington Mall;
looking at cost vs. charge for Chair Car services; and the status of the Trolley.
Human Services
Steve Baran and Linda Vine were present to answer any questions concerning the Human
Services Budget. Mr. White mentioned that this year the Town will be transferring the costs of
the tax workoff program to the CoA budget. It has previously been funded through the
Assessors' Overlay; however, the Department of Revenue made a rule this year that it can no
longer be funded through the Overlay. Linda explained that the Senior Services Corps grant will
go for 2-1/2 years.
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
litigation matter with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:00 p.m.
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Selectmen's Meeting
March 18, 1996
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, March 18, 1996 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman McSweeney, Mr.
Dailey, Mr. Busa,Mr. Fenn; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel;Mr. White, Town Manager; and Ms.
Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
Oven Discussion
Mr. McSweeney announced that Officer Bob King had suffered a stroke over the weekend and
noted that the whole community is pulling for his speedy recovery.
Mr. McSweeney also mentioned the tremendous success of the Auction on Friday evening which
raised $27,000 in one evening for the Jack Cole Fund.
New England Telephone Company Grant of Location- Slocum Road
Mr. McSweeney opened a hearing on the petition for a grant of location for conduit to be
installed, owned and used by New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. The work is
necessary to provide underground telephone service to the resident at 19 Slocum Road.
There being no questions, Mr. McSweeney declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of the New England
Telephone and Telegraph Company to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with
the wires and cables to be placed therein, under the surface of Slocum Road from Pole#91/7, in a
southerly direction, a distance of 36±feet, into the customer's conduit system at 19 Slocum Road.
Consent Agenda
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following commitments:
a. Commitment of water charges 1011195 - 10131/95 (Finals) $2,592.65
b. Commitment of sewer charges 10/1/95 - 10/31195 (Finals) $4,653.32
c. Commitment of water charges through 1/31/96 (Finals) $629.56
d. Commitment of sewer charges through 1/31/96 (Finals) $1,256.72
e. Commitment of water charges for March, 1996 (Cycle 9) $97,013.85
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Path from Muzzey Condos to Bike Path
George Woodbury reviewed his discussions with the Trustees and neighbors of Muzzey
Condominiums concerning an alternative to the permanent closing of the path from the Muzzey
parking lot to the bike path. Mr. Woodbury also reviewed the cost implications to several
alternatives.
There was much discussion about the concerns of the unit owners at Muzzey over safety and
vandalism issues.
Board members asked the Public Works Director to work toward getting a sidewalk in on the
easterly side of Woburn Street entering into the bikeway as soon as possible, hopefully by the
first of June.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the fence be kept closed for the
protection of the Muzzey Condominium unit owners.
One-Day Liquor License
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue a one-
day liquor license to the Lexington Bicentennial Band for a fundraising dance to be held Friday,
April 12, 1996 at St. Brigid Parish Hall.
Common Carrier Licenses
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue four
common carrier licenses to Joseph's Limousine Service for 1996 for the transportation of
Lexpress passengers.
Battle Green Easter Sunrise Service
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of the First Baptist
Church to conduct an Easter Sunrise Service on the Battle Green on April 7, 1996 from 6:30 a.m.
to 7:15 a.m.
Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meetings of
February 5, 1996 and February 12, 1996.
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Historical Commission Reappointment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Town Manager's
reappointment of Martin Gilman to the Historical Commission for a term to expire April 1, 1999.
Public Works Budget
George Woodbury reviewed the Public Works budget requests. Mr. Woodbury also addressed
such issues as not replacing Cary Hall roof this year;the street light replacement program; the tree
replacement program; and the FEMA snow emergency reimbursement.
Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0 Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Dailey, Mr. Busa,
Mr. Fenn to go into Executive Session for the discussion of land acquisition with no intent to
resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjou • .t 9:05 p.m.
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Selectmen's Meeting
March 25, 1996
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, March 25, 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. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. White, Town
Manager; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
Open Discussion
Stephen Tripi announced his dissatisfaction over the 1400 blanks at the local election for
selectman. He also said he felt he was denied his right to three minutes of time in the open
discussion at a previous meeting.
Don Deily of 3 Marshall Road asked that a Board member represent the Town in the Winning
Farm land acquisition.
One-Day Liquor License
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue a one-
day liquor license to the Lexington Montessori School for a fundraising auction to be held on
Saturday, March 30, 1996 from 6:00 p.m. to Midnight at the Montessori School.
Coin Operated Video Game Machine Licenses
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue three
coin operated video game licenses to the Sheraton Tara Lexington Inn.
Re-Enactment of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of the Lexington
Historical Society and the Lexington Minute Men to conduct the reenactment of the Midnight
Ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes on April 14-15, 1996 from 11:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meeting of
February 26, 1996.
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Police Department Budget
Chief Chris Casey was present and presented the budget request for the Police Department. He
responded to questions about the cadet program, the DARE program and the cost of the
proposed acceptance of the Quinn Bill.
School Department Budget
School Committee Members Joe Dini and Mary Neumeier, Barry Peitz and Fred Rosenberg and
School Superintendent Jeff Young were present to review the School Budget request.
Appropriation Committee Chairman Paul LaPointe reviewed the latest revenue figures of
$300,000 in additional State Aid and an additional $111,000 in school revenue; the latest budget
gap between the Manager's Proposed Budget and the School Department Request of$886,000;
the net anticipated snow and ice removal budget deficit in excess of$641,000; and an estimated
potential overrun of$250,000 in the FY96 school budget.
There was much discussion on the use of Free Cash, the level of a Free Cash Balance and the
policy issue of bonding versus cash for certain capital requests. There was also a question on
whether the $641,000 snow and ice deficit could be dealt with in another way.
Appropriation Committee Member Roger Borghesani mentioned possible options such as
delaying purchase of the fire engine, and delaying the 3/1 for teachers for another year.
After much discussion about the dilemma of the FY97 budget shortfall, it was agreed that both
boards would have representatives meet and invite Paul LaPointe and Rick White to their
meetings and come to Town Meeting with a balanced budget.
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 for the discussion of land acquisition
with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:05 p.m.
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Phyllis . Smith c_-
Bxecu ve Clerk