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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-BOS-min 60-278 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. Busa,Mr. Fenn, Mrs. 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-Raytheon Company, 131 Spring Street Mr. McSweeney opened a hearing on the application of Raytheon Company for a license to store 300 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. Kava, Bill Tack, Joanne Frey and Michael Mal i nows ki. T7g 6 60-279 Selectmen's Meeting- April 1, 1996 Fire Chief John Quinlan indicated he and Captain Torode had met with Raytheon several times 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/Depot Square Redesign 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. 60-280 Selectmen's Meeting- April 1, 1996 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. Scheme 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. Negative choices were made by Yangtze Restaurant to Scheme A and Transportation Advisory rY 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. A true record, Attest: Af Phylli. A. Smith Ex tive Clerk 60-281 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/Minuteman 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 comes before Town Meeting. ()Denim Day of Little Leazue 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. Minutes 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. 60-282 Selectmen's Meeting -April 8, 1996 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 position. Article 37- Municipalization of Utilities-Plan is for exploration and it shouldn't have a major impact on the citizens. Article 38 -- NESWC -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: // I f Phylli- A. Smith'. Ex; tive Clerk 3 60-283 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, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddison;Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. White, Town Manager; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk, were present. Lone 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#40/33A 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 ■.00 p.m. �g 60-284 Selectmen's Meeting- April 10, 1996 f I Consent Agenda Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following commitments and adjustments: a. Commitment of water charges 11/1/95 - 1/30/95 (finals) $4,003.86 b. Commitment of sewer charges 11/1/95 - 1/30/95 (finals) $6,105.06 c. Commitment of water charges 12/1/95 -- 12/31/95 (finals) $1,314.78 d. Commitment of sewer charges 12/1/95 - 12/31/95 (finals) $2,471.31 e. Commitment of water charges for April 1, 1996 (Cycle 9) $97,124.01 f. Adjustments of water charges for the period 12/1/95 to 12/31/95 $6,433.16 g. Adjustments of sewer charges for the period 12/1/95 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: �'-----D ; ' t 2' ////,,,j - i v,z,;'Z_ Phyllis4fSmith. -- Execu f e Clerk 1 60-285 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. Class III License Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue a Class III License to Larz Scott Johnson of 90 Emerson Gardens Road 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 Advisory Committee 1 Ted Mairson of the CATV and Communications Advisory Committee presented a statement of the Committee in support of a $45,000 request for a new position of manager of the Town-wide network. The request was in the FY 1997 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. 60-286 Selectmen's Meeting- April 16, 1996 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 fgures 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 1/3 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. I Paul Lapointe indicated the Appropriation Committee was recommending removing $100,000 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. 60-287 Selectmen's Meeting- April 16, 1996 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 Library, 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 4-0 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 adjourn at 11:15 p.m. A true record, Attest: '' l ` Y x P�hyll A. -math Ex five Clerk t 60-288 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, Mr. 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. Budget The Board returned from executive session and Mr. Dailey indicated that two Board members had been meeting with Joe Dini, BarryPeitz and Fred Rosenberg trying to make some headway in closing the budget gap. He explained that the Board of Selectmen would reduce its budget by $250,000 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 $38,000 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. 60-289 Ii Selectmen's Meeting- April 20, 1996 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. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn .t 11:004rn. A true record, Attest: - ge; . /1", tz-114---/ 1'hylls . Smith Exec ive Clerk z 60-290 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 expanded GEIR process 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. 60-291 Selectmen's Meeting- April 22, 1996 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to send a letter to Secretary Coxe with a request of endorsement from the Town's legislators to implement 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 adjourn at 7:35 p.m. wry q 9 A true record, Attest: Sit Phyllis . Smith Exe ive Clerk 60-292 Selectmen's Meeting April 29, 1996 1 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. Dailey, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. 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 18, 1996. Executive Session Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the executive session minutes of the meeting of March 11, 1996. HATS Report Dan 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 MEPA. 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 60-293 ( Selectmen's Meeting - April 29, 1996 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 $75,000; 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 $165,000 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 $600,000 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. MFS 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. A true record, Attest: z -- E 'hyllis . Smith Exec eve Clerk