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Selectmen's Meeting
April 1, 1996
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, April 1, 1996 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman McSweeney, Mr.
Busy, Mr. Fenn,1VI - s:. Eddison; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. white, Town Manager; and Ms.
Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
Open_ Discussion
Mr. McSweeney recognized Cornelius Cronin who was wearing his white Tricon Hat. Mr.
Cronin presented Executive Clerk Phyllis Smith with an historic gavel he made from a branch of a
Battle Green elm tree which had fallen during a storm in 1977.
Mr. McSweeney read a letter from Secretary of Environmental Affairs Trudy Coxe to the Town
congratulating Lexington on receiving a grade A on the 1996 Municipal Recycling Report Card
for recycling 37% of its solid waste. Mr. McSweeney also presented a plaque to Lexington's
Manager of operations Joe. R. Medlin who has been designated as Lexington's outstanding
Recycler.
Gasoline Storage License - Ravtheon Com an 131 Spring Street
Mr. McSweeney opened a hearing on the application of Raytheon Company for a license to store
3 00 gallons of hydrogen gas at its location on 131 Spring Street.
Raytheon representatives Paul Zybert, Corporate Safety Manager; John Araujo, Construction -
Civil Engineer and Jude Bulman, Engineering Project Manager and Praxair representatives David
Loomis, Senior Account Manager and Norman Slingerlind, Manager of Customer Installation
were present to describe the installation, proposed plans to pipe in the hydrogen gas from an
outside. tank.and answer questions of the board and audience.
Mrs. Eddison expressed concern over any plans to expand operations. Raytheon does not believe
this will encourage future expansion.
There was much concern expressed over safety issues. Caleb warner, representing the South
Lexington Civic Association expressed his concerns about the volatility of hydrogen gas stored in
a gaseous form. other residents who expressed concerns were Mrs. Lava, Bill Tack, Joanne Frey
and Michael Malinowski.
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Fire Chief John Quinlan indicated he and Captain Torode had met with Raytheon several tinges
looking over their plans, making recommendations and also had conducted a simulated
catastrophic disaster with a quantity of gas 4 times the actual volume of that proposed by
Raytheon. This simulated disaster showed direct damage and almost all indirect damage would be
contained on site. Captain Torode stated that in terms of risk, the proposed storage would be less
risky than the current use of cylinders.
There being no further questions or discussion, Mr. McSweeney declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, with Mr. McSweeney abstaining, it was voted to approve
the application of.Raytheon Company for a license to store 300 gallons of hydrogen gas at its
location on 131 Spring Street for a term of five years.
Emery Park/Del2ot Square Redesi n
Mr. McSweeney remarked on the efforts of so many groups and individuals over the years on the
redesign project for Emery Park and Depot Square. On March 13 a meeting was held to review
the responses from all interested parties to three schemes for the redesign project. Mr.
McSweeney explained the Board members intended to listen to the proposed plans, responses
from the interested groups and will make a decision on the final design at a subsequent
Selectmen's meeting after the conclusion of Town Meeting.
Steven Hurley introduced other study group members Don Olson, John Frey, Barbara Hulsizer,
Bob Whitman and Tom Coffman. He explained that the three schemes are meant to be taken as
concepts. The plan is to have Barbara Hulsizer review the three alternative plans for the redesign
and then to review the preferences of the interested groups.-
Scheme A calls for the buses to move from the North to the East side of the Park. There will be
trees, benches and shelter for passengers.
Scheme B leaves buses in the same place. There is a proposed island added, trees, benches and
shelter Will be provided.
Scheme C calls for Lexpress to move to the Northeast corner.
The Study Group felt Scheme B meets more of their recommendations.
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Scheme A first choice selections were made by: DAC members Hulsizer, Whitman and
Oldenburg.
Scheme B first choice selections were made by: The Chamber of Commerce, Transportation
Advisory Committee, Lexington Center Committee, Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, Design
Advisory Committee members, Bechtel, Hurley, Nolan, Frey, Coffman and ossman.
Scheme C first choice selections were made by: Yangtze Restaurant, Co -op Bank, Friends of
Emery Park, David Williams, DAC member John Vinton and Lexington Field & Garden and
Friends of Emery Park rep. Kathleen Yates.
Scheele A second choice selections were made by: Transportation Advisory Committee, David
Williams, and Planning Board members Davison and Canale.
Scheme B second choice selections were made by: Yangtze Restaurant, Co -op Bank and DAC
member Oldenburg.
Scheme C did not receive any second choice selections. other recommendations were made by
Lexington Field & Garden Club and Friends of Emery Park.
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Negative choices were made by , ''Yangtze Restaurant to Scheme A and Transportation Advisory
Committee to Scheme C.
There was much discussion over concerns such as: any reduction of green space in the Park;
reduction in parking spaces; coming to an amicable decision by all concerned; cutting off view of
the Depot building, safety for Lexpress buses and passengers; possibility of reducing the number
of spaces allocated as taxi stand; access by delivery trucks.
Mr. McSweeney indicated the groups would be advised when this matter is brought back before
the Board after Town Meeting.
Article Assignments
Board Members were given a list of their article assignments for the upcoming Town Meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:58 p.m.
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A true record, Attest:
Phylli A. Smith
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Selectmen's Meeting
April 8, 1996
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, April 8, 199E in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 7 : 00 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.
Wood Street Land/1%4inuteman National Park
Superintendent of Minuteman National Park Nancy Nelson reviewed plans to expand and secure
the parking area at the entrance to an interpretive trail that will incorporate the plans for the old
Wood Street piece of property they would like to acquire through Article 35 of the 1996 Annual
Town Meeting warrant.
Superintendent Nelson answered questions concerning the proximity of neighbors to the proposed
parking area, the planned crosswalk on wood Street; the proposed bicyclist route; how. the
neighbors would deal with problems once the land is turned. over.
The Town Manager was asked to find out what the neighbors concerns are before the Article
conies before Town Meeting.
0 enin Da of Little Lea e
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of the Recreation
Committee to conduct a Little League opening day ceremony on Saturday, April 27 for a parade
to begin at 9:30 a.m. at Muzzey Park to follow down Massachusetts Avenue through the Center,
down Muzzey Street and terminate at the Little League Field at the end of Park Drive.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meeting of
March 4, 1996.
Executive Session Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the executive session minutes of
the meetings of February 26, 1996 and March 4, 1996.
Cable Television License Renewal
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to extend the license renewal period beyond
April 15, 1996.
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1996 warrant Articles
Article 32 - zoning - Waltham Street (Gravestar, Inc.) This article will be indefinitely
postponed and the plan is to come back next year.
Article 26 - 186 Grove Street - Board is in favor.
Article 34 - Use of Driveway on Philip Road - Board is in favor.
Article 39 - Citizen Article -- Marion Angoff - Board will listen, has not taken a p osition.
Article 37 - Municipalization of Utilities - Plan is for exploration and it shouldn't have a major
impact on the citizens.
Article 38 -- 1ESwC - Board's position is in favor of the article.
The Board does not take a position on the Planning Board Articles.
Special Meeting of Board
The Chairman suggested a Special Meeting of the Board on Saturday, April 16 for the purposes
of resolving the balanced budget gap of $880,000
Several options were discussed as to how to close the gap.
Discussion followed about the cutting of the. Lexpress Service with Board Members split over the
proposal; privatizing of the ambulance service; closing of the East Lexington Fire Station; and
urging Town Meeting not to resolve budget problems by going to "Free Cash".
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:57 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
Phyll A. S'nlitl
Ex Live Clerk
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Selectmen's Meeting
April 10, 1996
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Wednesday, April 10, 1996 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 7:30 p.m.. Chairman McSweeney, Mr.
Dailey, ll&. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddison; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. white, Town
Manager; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
Long Range Planning Report
Chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee Paul Hamburger presented the Committee's
report which will also be presented to Town Meeting.
New England Telephone/Boston Edison Grant of Location - Grove Street
Mr. McSweeney opened a public hearing on the joint petition of New England Telephone
Company and Boston Edison Company for a grant of location to provide service to property at
108 Grove Street.
There being no questions, Mr. McSweeney declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the joint petition of the New
England Telephone and Telegraph Company and Boston Edison Company to locate poles, wires,
cables and fixtures,, including necessary anchors, guys and other such sustaining and protecting
fixtures to be owned and used in common by the petitioners, along and across the following
public way: Place pole ##40/3 3 A on the southerly side of Grove Street in front of 108 Grove
Street, a distance of 40-+ feet, in a southeasterly direction from existing pole 40/33.
Appointment to Lexington Council for the Arts
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Barbara Williams of 19 Stratham
Road a member of the Lexington. Council for the Arts for a term to expire September 30, 1997.
Use of Battle Green - LexFest
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the use of the Battle Green,
Visitors' Center and Depot Square for the Celebration of LexFext on Saturday, May 4 from 10:00
a. m. . to 4.00 p.m.
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Consent A e nda {
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following commitments and
adjustments:
a.
Commitment of water charges 1111195 - 1/30/95 (finals)
$4,003.86
b.
Commitment of seiner charges 11/1/95 - 1/30/95 (finals)
$6,105.06
C.
Commitment of water charges 12/1195 -- 12131195 (finals)
$1,314.78
d.
Commitment of sewer charges 1211195 - 12131195 (finals)
$2,471.31
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Commitment of water charges for April 1, 1996 (Cycle 9)
$97,124.01
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Adjustments of water charges for the period 1211.195 to 12131195
$6
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Adjustments of sewer charges for the period 1211195 to 12/31/95
$10,164.72
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 7:50 p.m.
A true record, .Attest :'
Phyllis Smith . -
Execu f e Clerk
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Selectmen's. Meeting
April 16, 1996
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesday, April 16, 1996 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman McSweeney, Mr.
Dailey, Mr. Busa, Mrs. Eddison; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. white, Town Manager; and Ms.
Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
Mass III License
Upon notion duly nude and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue a Mass
III License to Larz Scott Johnson of 90 Emerson Gardens Load for the purpose of buying and
selling used cars for immediate resale.
Auctioneer's License
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was . voted to approve the application and issue an
Auctioneer's License to Newton Oriental Rugs for Saturday, June 15, 1996 at the National Guard
Armory.
CATV and Communications Adv s€ !Y Committee
Ted Mairson of the CATV and Communications Advisory Committee presented a statement of
the Committee in support of a $45,0.00 request for a new position of manager of the Town -wide
network. The request was in the FY1997 budget; however, it has been cut. Mr. Mairson
emphasized the recommendations of the CATV and Communications Advisory Committee and
stated that the position is critical to future Internet operations and use of the institutional cable.
Caleb warner, former member of the CATV Committee proposed a resolution be made to study
the future management and operation of the Town -wide information handling system and that it
be looked at by the CATV Committee and reported back to the Selectmen by September or
October.
Mr. Dailey recommended adopting the resolution.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt a resolution that the matter of the
study of future management and operation of the Town -wide information handling system should
be looked at by the Cable Advisory Committee, with a goal of reporting back to the Selectmen by
October 1, 1996. - The knowledge of the problems exist in two existing bodies: the official Cable
TV & Communications Advisory Committee and the unofficial LINK (Lexington Information
Network) Committee which has strong input from vendors, schools, industry, citizens, and the
Cable Committee. Knowledge exists, but direction has not yet been heard from the Selectmen as
to where it is all going and what would be the solution for the Town.
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Budget Gap Discussion
Present to discuss the budget gap and positions of their respective committees were members of
the Capital Expenditures Committee, Appropriation Committee, School Committee and Building
Finance Committee and the Moderator.
Karen Dooks, Chair of the Capital Expenditures Committee reviewed the position taken by the
Committee. The Committee was given the opinion that the boiler at the Fire Station would need
to be done at this time. They are concerned about the small amount of money that has been going
into DPW equipment and their recommendation is to include the front end loader. The
Committee has not yet received final f gures on the Library Construction Project.
It was explained that some of the town building envelope program was now in the operating
budget; that it is anticipated that the financing of the Library project will be 1I3 Town; 1/3 grant
and 1/3 from donations.
Norman Cohen announced that the intent was not to take up Article 4 until Wednesday night and
that the intent would be to take up Articles 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13 Monday night.
Board members indicated that they were currently supporting $85,000 in article 12, Town
Building Envelope Program.
Paul Lapointe indicated the Appropriation Committee was recommending removing $ 1 00,000
from the School operating Budget and adding that amount to the School Miscellaneous capital
expenses. Karen Dooks indicated that the Capital Expenditures Committee was recommending
reducing the School Miscellaneous capital expense request to $2,000,000.
Nyles Barnert explained the Minuteman School assessment and said he hoped the Town would
approve the $432,000 assessment. He further explained the procedure if six of the participating
towns in the Minuteman School District rejected the budget. Paul Lapointe indicated that he had
been working with other towns` finance committees and that the Appropriation Committee was
proposing supporting only the minimum assessment of $424,087.
Joe Dini, Chairman of the School Committee indicated the School Committee, Capital
Expenditures Committee, and Board of Selectmen have been working on closing the budget gap.
He explained the problems the School Committee is facing with a reduction in the budget. Some
of their suggestions will hurt many of the kids in school and that their cut list will hurt many of the
things they value. The School Committee is looking to the Board of Selectmen for guidance and
would be willing to meet tomorrow morning or Friday at the latest.
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Mr. Dailey reviewed the concerns of the Long Range Planning Committee; last year the Board
recommended an override for operating. There is already concern expressed over the
recommended cuts by the Board such as the East Lexington L the CoA Satellite center and
Lexpress.
Mrs. Eddison indicated she did not support the cutting of the Lexpress service and recommended
looking into cutting the ambulance service and looking to privatizing this service. There was
much discussion both pros and cons about cutting the Lexpress service.
Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 - by roll call vote: Mr. McSweeney, Mr.
Dailey, Mr. Busa, and Mrs. Eddison to go into executive session for the purpose of discussion of
a land acquisition matter, 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 adjo urn, at 11:15 p.m.
A true record' Attest: l '`
Phyll' A. - mitt
Ex Live Clerk
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Selectmen's Meeting
April 20, 1996
A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Saturday, April 20, 1996 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 9:00 a.m. Chairman McSweeney, heir.
Dailey, and Mrs. Eddison; Mr. white, Town Manager; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were
present.
Executive Session
Mr. McSweeney opened the meeting and indicated the Board would be going into executive
session for the purpose of discussion of collective bargaining and would be returning to open
session in approximately 20 minutes.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 -0 by roll call vote at 9:10 a.m. to go into
executive session for the purpose of discussion of collective bargaining and to return to open
session in approximately 20 minutes.
Bud et
The Board returned from executive session and Mr. Dailey indicated that two Board members had
been meeting ith Joe Mini, Bar Peltz and Fred Rosenber t in to make some headway in
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closing the budget gap. He explained that the Board of Selectmen would reduce its budget by
$250, by cutting Lexpress service, closing the East Lexington Library and cutting funding for
the Senior Day Care Center Satellite program. The Board is proposing to leave $42,000 in the
Lexpress budget to be available to try to develop a transportation program that would address
crucial needs. It is the Board's thought that with the bonding program coming up next year, they
will be meeting with Rick White and John Ryan in an attempt to maintain the Town's AAA rating.
The Board has been thinking about deferring $300,000 in snow and ice costs and $162,500 of the
school's 3/1 into next year. However, because the bonding company will more than likely look at
this position unfavorably, the Board will be recommending going into Town Meeting requesting
that these funds be provided from Free Cash this year, leaving a balance of $276,000 in Free Cash
and with the school's $38 additional shortfall, the Free Cash balance would be $238,000.
Mr. Dailey further reviewed the Long Range Planning Committee's recommendation of no more
than 2 1 /2% salary increase for next year. He indicated that the Board would look at that very
seriously for all employees who did not have a contract in place. Mr. Dailey further explained that
if Town Meeting feels we have identified items that are not appropriate, we are going to let it be
known that the alternative to these items will be some combination of items from the public safety
sector; i.e., elimination of one truck on one shift at the Fire Department and one sector car from
the Police Department or the ambulance. Those are the areas that the Board feels they will look
to if there are problems with the cuts they have identified.
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Mr. Dailey further explained that the Board may first ask Town Meeting to consider Article 5
before Article 4 and will be recommending $600,000 in snow removal costs and $613,000 for the
schools.
There was much discussion about the use of Free Cash for Article 5, a policy discussion at Town
Meeting and the sequence of articles at upcoming sessions of Town Meeting.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn t 11:004tim.
A true record, Attest: r -
Phyllis . Smith
Exec ive Clerk
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Selectmen's Meeting
April 22, 1996
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, April 22, 1996 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 7:00 p.m. Chairman McSweeney, Mr.
Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddison; Mr. white, Town Manager; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were
present.
National Arbor Day Foundation Award
Brian Gilbert was present to report that the Town had received the Tree City U.S.A. Award and
reviewed plans to celebrate National Arbor Day on Friday, April 26.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to proclaim Friday, April 26 as National
Arbor Day in Lexington and to fly the Tree City U.S.A. flag on the Battle Green on that day.
Sidewalk Cafe Permits
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of B ertucci's
Restaurant and Starbucks Corporation (Coffee Connection) for the renewal of sidewalk cafe
permits from the months of April through October 1996.
Town Manager Reappointments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Town Manager's
reappointments of Angela Frick and Robert Stewart to the Conservation Commission and David
Kelland to the Historical Commission.
Resignation from Town Celebrations Committee
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept with regret the resignation of Dawn
McKenna from the Town Celebrations Committee.
Hanscom GEIR Process
Mr. Ed Lieberman was present on behalf of the People Against Hanscom Expansion to request
the Board to send a letter to Secretary of Environmental Affairs Trudy Coxe requesting that the
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs implement an enhanced and ' ex anded GEIR
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that would increase the opportunity for input from citizens, elected officials, and others and that
Lexington's legislators be asked to support this request.
Selectman Dan Fenn, HATS Chairman, recommended sending such a letter and offered to author
the letter.
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Upon motion d made and seconded, it was voted to send a letter to Secretary Coxe with a
request of endorsement from the gown's legislators to i mplement an enhanced and expanded
GEIR process.
Budget Items
Individual Board members discussed their positions concerning the cutting of Lexpress service
and the East Lexington Library.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adj ourn at .7 :3 5 p.m.
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Exe ive Clerk
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Selectmen's Meeting
April 29, 1996
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A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held .on Monday April 29, 1996 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town office Building at 7:00 p.m. Chairman McSweeney, Mr.
Bailey, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, firs Eddison; Mr. white, Town Manager; and Ms. Smith, Executive
Clerk, were present.
Lion's Club Carnival
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following dates for the Lion's
Club Carnival at the Center Playground: July 2 and July 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., July 4
from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., July 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and July 6 from 12:00 p.m. to
11:00 P.M.
Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meetings of
March 11, 1996 and March 1 S, 1996.
Executive Session Minutes
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the executive session minutes of g
the meeting of March 11, 1996.
HATS Report
Ban Fenn reported on a discussion between HATS and Massport which have focused on two
subjects: the first is the GEIR Update and the second at the request of the combined boards is to
find new arrangements between the towns and Massport which will be more stable and
predictable than what we have seen up to now. Regarding the GEIR Update, there was some
concern among the HATS Selectmen and others that the system had gone awry with Massport's
filing their draft scope with MVEPA. The HATS Selectmen wrote a letter to Myleen Leary on
April 22, 1996 setting forth the process that all had agreed upon. we received a letter in response
from Steve Tocco indicating Massport is agreeing to discussions around the issues. The next step
is for HATS to appoint a project manager.
Budget Review
Mr. white reported on several amendments proposed for Town Meeting. The Appropriation
Committee plans to reduce the snow and ice deficit amount under Article 5 to $300,000 and they
are proposing to defer the 3/1 in the schools to FY97 and FY98. Their original position on public
schools was to reduce the appropriations proposed by the Superintendent by $340,000. They
have now voted to put back $140,000 which would in effect make it a $200,000 reduction. They
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are reducing the Minuteman appropriation by $8,832 to reflect the minimum contribution allowed
by law. They want to reduce the Reserve Fund appropriation by $100,000 from $250,000 to
$150,000; reduce professional development and training costs by $25,000; eliminate one shift of
the desk officer coverage reducing the police budget by $ reduce the fire budget by
$50,000 by selectively eliminating overtime required to cover current staffing standards. That
provides significant funds in which to reinstate the funds for the East Lexington Library,
completely fund Lexpress and restore funding for the satellite senior day care center proposed by
the Council on Aging and to increase the appropriation for the schools as originally voted by the
Appropriation Committee by $140,000.
Mr. white also reported that there is a group of 20 to 30 persons who are proposing to add
$165 to the School Budget which would leave the School proposed budget $175,000 less
than requested. This group is also proposing to restore the Lexpress, East Lexington Library and
satellite senior care center. They are proposing to reduce the street light program by $100,000;
increase transfers from the Parking Meter Fund by $100,000; bond the purchase of the fire truck;
an in lieu of tax payment from the Sewer Enterprise Fund; an in lieu of tax payment from the
Recreation Enterprise Fund of $50,000; reduce the Reserve Fund by $50,000 and reduce the
shared expense item by $30,000.
Board members confirmed their desire to request the $600 for the snow and ice deficit and
$456,000 to the School budget under Article 5 and to finance these requests by the use of Free
Cash.
MF S McCourt Grant of Location Fibre optic Cabling - Hartwell Avenue
Mr. McSweeney opened a hearing on the petition of IVY'S McCourt for a grant of location for
underground conduit and manholes, and aerial cables, wires and related material to be installed on
poles owned by Boston Edison in and across Hartwell Avenue to provide a fibre optic connection
to the customer at 40 Hartwell Avenue.
There being no questions, Mr. McSweeney declared the hearing closed.
Upon -motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of Metropolitan
Fiber Systems/McCourt, Inc. for a grant of location to provide fiber optic connection to the
customer at 40 Hartwell Avenue.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.
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A true record Attest:
hylli s . Smith
Exec ' ive Clerk