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Home My WebLink About1996-10-BOS-min 60-359 Selectmen's Meeting Minutes October 15, 1996 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesday, October 15, 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 Discussion Kay Tiffany, Sue Cusack, Julian Bussgang and Andy Friedlich spoke of their concern about development at Hanscom. Mr. Fenn reviewed the goals the Board had adopted at its last meeting concerning Hanscom. He reassured those present that a meeting between HATS and HFAC will take place very shortly. He also indicated that a letter had gone out to the Governor and Chair of the Massport Board urging them in making new appointments to the Authority's leadership to select people who are sensitive to the concerns of the four towns and who will continue to negotiate in good faith with our representatives. Mr. Fenn further urged those present to write a similar letter to Mark Robinson with a copy to the Governor. Mr. Fenn also reported that four interviews were conducted in response to the request for quote for a four town study regarding Hanscom. He feels once HATS has had a chance to review a draft of the work plan another meeting of the four boards should be convened in order to vote the commitment of funds to the study. Mr. Fenn read a memo he had sent to the Chairman which stated that during the course of the presentations on Hanscom Field at the Selectmen's meeting of September 30, Peter Enrich stated that there are two basic strategies which the town could adopt in dealing with Massport. Mr. Fenn said"I suspect, in fact, that there may be more than two." In my view, this is an appropriate moment to explore the matter of our basic posture and strategy in dealing with Massport. It was agreed that the Board conduct a Special Meeting on Monday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss this issue. Julian Bussgang expressed his concerns over the process in an October 7 letter to the Board and asked the Board members to review the letter before the meeting on the 28th. AT&T Antenna at Muzzev Condominiums Board member Dan Fenn indicated he felt the proposed AT&T antenna at the Muzzey t_ Condominiums constituted a major change because it is for a use other than residential. Mrs. 1 Eddison said she too felt it was a major change to the Special P r � Permit. Mr. Busa said he felt that r since the proposed antenna is only a conduit for radio waves and not a commercial business being conducted at Muzzey that he would consider it a minor change. Mr. Dailey felt knowing this is 60-360 Selectmen's Meeting- October 15, 1996 not a health issue for the Board and that AT&T is going to put several antennas in Lexington and hundreds around the country, that this constitutes a minor change. Mr. McSweeney said he would feel comfortable with the installation as applied for with the Building Commissioner be considered a minor change and would suggest a written decision be prepared stipulating that any changes made from the application and plans filed with the Building Commissioner would have to come back to the Board. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 3 to 2, Mr. Fenn and Mrs. Eddison in opposition, to authorize the Chairman to prepare a written decision to the effect that it is a minor revision of the plans. Water/Sewer Rates Mr. McSweeney opened a hearing for the purpose of setting water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 1997. Mr. Dailey recommended leaving the 81-90 and 91-100 block at the Fiscal Year 1996 rates. There being no further questions or changes, Mr. McSweeney declared the hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 1997: HCF Water Sewer 1-10 $1.20 $1.80 11-20 $1.75 $3.80 21-30 $2.00 $4.00 31-40 $2.00 $4.00 41-50 $2.00 $5.35 51-60 $2.00 $5.35 61-70 $2.00 $5.35 71-80 $2.00 $5.35 81-90 $3.32 $7.65 91-100 $3.32 $7.65 101-110 $3.32 $7.65 111-120 $3.32 $7.65 121-130 $3.45 $7.65 131--140 $3.45 $7,65 141-150 $3.45 $7.65 151-160 $3.45 $7.65 161-170 $3.45 $7.65 171-180 $3.45 $7.65 181-190 $3.45 $7.65 191-200 $3.45 $7.65 60-361 Selectmen's Meeting - October 15, 1996 201 &up $3.45 $7.65 Hanscom $2.25 VA Hosp. $2.65 Bedford $0.66 Consent Local Official Bond for the Town Clerk Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to set the local official bond for the Town Clerk at $8,000. Water/Sewer Charges Deferrals Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve and sign water/sewer charges deferrals for the following residences: 102 Potter Pond, 6 Cutler Farm Road, 9 Hazel Road and 64 Cliffe Avenue. Water/Sewer Charges Adiustments and Commitments Upon motion dulymade and seconded, it was voted to approve the following adjustments and p commitments: Adjustments of water charges for 3/1/96 - 3/31/96 $12,992.33 = Adjustments of sewer charges for 3/1/96 - 3/31/96 $5,177.83 Adjustments of water charges for 4/1/96 -4/30/96 $681.93 Adjustments of sewer charges for 4/1/96 -4/30/96 $2,666.03 Commitment of water charges 4/1/96 -4/30/96 $4,979.74 Commitment of sewer charges 4/1/96 - 4/3 0/96 $10,330.14 Commitment of water charges for June 26, 1996 $5.90 Commitment of sewer charges for June 26, 1996 $8.35 Commitment of water charges 6/1/96 - 6/30/96 (Finals) $2,038.60 Commitment of sewer charges 6/1/96 - 6/30/96 (Finals) $3,436.36 Commitment of water charges September, 1996 (Cycle 9) $131,322.19 Warrant for State Election Upon motion dulymade and seconded, it was voted to sign the Warrant for the State Election to p be held on November 5, 1996. Transportation Grants ti p Barbara Lucas reviewed the status of four proposals submitted for funding under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act and totalling in the aggregate approximately $800,000. 60-362 Selectmen's Meeting - October 15, 1996 The four proposals are for alternative commuting services instead of single occupant vehicles for employees of businesses along Hartwell Avenue; purchase of alternate fuel buses for Lexpress; funding for Depot Square Enhancement and a Lexington/Concord Shuttle-"The Revolutionary Ride" Mr. Dailey congratulated Ms. Lucas on her hard work and successful initiatives. App ointments/Reappointment s Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to make the following appointments and reappointments: Lexington Council for the Arts Reappoint Margaret A. Warner to a term to expire September 30, 1997 Appoint Geneneue Arnold-Dulac to a term to expire September 30, 1999 Appoint Fredi H. Blume to a term to expire September 30, 1999 Appoint Janet Elizabeth Stork to a term to expire September 30, 1999 Personnel Advisory Board s i Reappoint Katherine H. Page to a term to expire September 30, 1999 Reappoint Evelyn Silber to a term to expire September 30, 1999 Appoint Jules Pieri to a term to expire September 30, 1999 Human Services Committee Reappoint Richard Safford to a term to expire September 30, 1998 Appoint Barbara Ciampa to a term to expire September 30, 1998 Appoint Helen W. Cravis to a term to expire September 30, 1998 Appoint Lauren MacNeil to a term to expire September 30, 1998 Transportation Advisory Committee Reappoint Donald M. Graham to a term to expire September 30, 1999 Reappoint Nicholas Santosuosso to a term to expire September 30, 1999 Middlesex County Hospital Ad-Hoc Committee Appoint Angela Frick representing the Conservation Commission p g Appoint Michelle Ekanem representing the Fair Housing/Human Relations Committee Mr. Fenn restated Mrs. Eddison's sentiments on how fortunate Lexington is to have such high caliber people who are willing to serve the Town. 3 j 5 ' 60-363 Selectmen's Meeting- October 15, 1996 Common Victualler License-Noodles Etc.. Inc. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application of Ivan C. Yee, d/b/a Noodles Etc., Inc. and issue a common victualler license to operate during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. seven days a week. Selectmen's Gift Account- Trees Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to establish a Selectmen's Gift Account for the purchase and planting of street trees. 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 land acquisition matters with no intent to resume open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. A true record, Attest: i --- ,e-E; ( Phyllis . §rnith (— Exec. e Clerk