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Home My WebLink About1998-05-BOS-min61-163 Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes May 18, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, May 18, 1998 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Enrich, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddison, Mrs. Krieger; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk were present. Public Comments Perry Pollins petitioned the Board to consider giving the taxpayers a quarterly report on showing the breakout of expenditures by department. Mr. Enrich indicated that the Board would take his suggestion under consideration; however, doing it on a quarterly basis is not practical. Caleb Warner reported on a recent meeting he had attended concerning the disposition of the McLean Hospital land in Belmont. He has been asked by the Conservation Commission and as a member of the South Lexington Civic Association to keep informed on the situation as they are concerned about the impact on control of storm water. The next meeting will focus on traffic which is another significant issue. Mrs. Krieger felt it is important to get the Planning Board involved in this matter. Hearings Boston Edison representative was present to review four grant of location hearings. Spring Street Boston Edison is seeking permission to install, own and use one pole and 14 feet of conduit to provide a second line feed to service Raytheon at 141 Spring Street. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Boston Edison Company to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to be placed therein, and install one pole, wires, cables and fixtures, including anchors, guys and other such necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures under, along and across Spring Street: Install conduit northwesterly approximately 102 feet northeast of Raytheon Drive, a distance of about 6 feet; install conduit northerly approximately 145 feet northeast of Raytheon Drive, a distance of about 8 feet; and install one pole northwesterly side opposite Hayden Avenue. Slocum Road Boston Edison is seeking permission to install conduit to provide electric service to a new home being built at 23 Slocum Road. 61-164 Selectmen’s Meeting – May 18, 1998 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Boston Edison to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to be placed therein, under the surface of Slocum Road northwesterly, approximately 346 feet northeast of Highland Avenue, a distance of about 40 feet. Patriots Drive Boston Edison is seeking permission to install conduit to provide electric service to the dwelling at 6 Patriots Drive. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Boston Edison to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to be placed therein, under the surface of Patriots Drive westerly, approximately 363 feet southwest of Meriam Street, a distance of about 32 feet. Old Spring Street Boston Edison is seeking permission to install conduit to provide electric service to Lots 1 and 2 under development at 155 Old Spring Street. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of Boston Edison to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with the wires and cables to be placed therein, under the surface of Old Spring Street: Install conduit westerly, approximately 140 feet northwest of Spring Street, a distance of about 37 feet; southerly, thence turning and running southwesterly, approximately 140 feet northwest of Spring Street, a distance of about 43 feet. Consent Agenda Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following: One Day Auctioneer License Ratify a poll vote to issue a one-day Auctioneer License for a computer auction at the Sheraton on May 15, 1998. Conservation Restriction – 30 Hillcrest Avenue A conservation restriction to be placed on the rear portion of the property at 30 Hillcrest Avenue. Treasurer/Tax Collector Bonds A Treasurer bond in the amount of $190,000 and a Tax Collector bond in the amount of $180,000. 61-165 Selectmen’s Meeting – May 18, 1998 One Day Liquor License Issue a one-day liquor license to Rotary Club of Lexington for a fund-raiser at Hayden Field on Worthen Road on June 20, 1998 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Limousine License Renewals Issue six limousine license renewals to Harrison Transportation Services, Inc. d/b/a A-1 of Lexington. License for Public Entertainment on Sunday Issue a License for Public Entertainment on Sunday to Dean & Flynn Fiesta Shows for the Lion’s Club Carnival on Sunday, July 5, 1998. Use of Battle Green – Flag Day Ceremony Approve the request of the Lexington Lodge of Elks to conduct their annual Flag Day Ceremony on the Battle Green on Thursday, June 11, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Proclamation – Emergency Medical Services Week Sign a proclamation declaring the week of May 17 to May 23, 1998 as Emergency Medical Services Week. Appointments Comptroller Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to reappoint John Ryan as the Comptroller for a three-year term expiring April 30, 2001. Town Manager’s Reappointments Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Town Manager’s reappointment of Beverly Kelley and Stephen Cole to the Youth Commission; Margaret Jemison to the Council on Aging and Thomas Taylor to the Historical Commission. Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meetings of April 17 and April 29, 1998. 61-166 Selectmen’s Meeting – May 18, 1998 Executive Session Minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Executive Session minutes of the meeting of April 24, 1998. Summer Schedule Board members agreed to meet on the following dates through the summer: June 8, June 22, July 6, July 20, August 10, August 31, September 14 and September 28. Reserve Fund Transfers Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following Reserve Fund requests: Town Clerk Account 1610 - $596.58; Council on Aging Account 5464 - $5,000; Police Personal Services Account 2152 - $24,000; Library Personal Services - $3,000; Inspectional Services Account 2410 - $9,972; Health Personal Services - $3,228; Legal Account 1510 - $24,000; Elections Personal Services Account 1620 - $12,485.62; Elections Expense Account 1620 - $5,269.66. Four Town Planning Group Report Lexington Planning Board members joined the meeting at this point to hear from Four Town Planning Group Member Dick Canale who reported that the Planning Group has evaluated various models for review and approval of developments of regional impact. Before they go any further, they are checking with each of the four towns to see whether they should proceed with further evaluation of this idea. If the four towns agree that it is an idea worth pursuing, the Planning Group would like to hire a consultant to do a comparative analysis of zoning regulations and land use among the four Hanscom towns with the intent of determining what impact the area would experience if it were fully developed according to local zoning. Mr. Canale will be reporting back to the Board periodically. Ambulance Abatements Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to abate ambulance bills from 1996 and 1996 amounting to $5,276.86. Sidewalk Café Permit – Dagwood’s Deli Upon motion duly made and seconded, with Mr. Fenn abstaining, it was voted to approve the request of Dagwood’s Deli for a sidewalk café permit at 31 Waltham Street subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the Town Manager. 61-167 Selectmen’s Meeting – May 18, 1998 Police Uniforms Police Chief Chris Casey requested the Board approve a new police uniform which was being modeled by Patrolman Lester Baker. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a new police uniform as recommended by the Police Chief. Selectmen’s Gift Account Mr. White explained that it was necessary to sell the piano in Cary Memorial Hall because it had become too costly to repair. He requested that the Board open up a Selectmen’s Gift Account for the purpose of using the funds received for the replacement of the piano and other projects as defined by the Board of Selectmen. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to establish a Selectmen’s Gift Account in the amount of $14,848.10 for the replacement of the Cary Hall piano and other projects as defined by the Board of Selectmen. Selectmen Reports Mr. Busa reported that Rotary has presented the Paul Harris award to two outstanding employees, Linda Crew Vine, former Director of the Council on Aging and Karen Santucci. Mrs. Eddison reported that the Town of Concord no longer wants to pursue the proposed trolley between Lexington and Concord. Mr. Fenn reported that there are major changes proposed by MEPA and HATS is trying to get the comment period extended. Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call vote: Mr. Enrich, Mrs. Eddison, Mr. Fenn, Mr. Busa and Mrs. Krieger to go into executive session for the purpose of discussion of land acquisition with no intent to resume open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. A true record, Attest: Phyllis A. Smith Executive Clerk 61-168 Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes May 29, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Friday, May 29, 1998 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Town Office building at 4:30 p.m. Chairman Enrich, Mr. Busa, Mrs. Eddison, Mrs. Krieger; Mr. White, Town Manager; Mrs. Crew Vine, Assistant Town Manager; and Ms. Smith, Executive Clerk were present. One-Day Liquor License – ADS Company Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request and issue a one-day liquor license to ADS Company for a function at the Museum of Our National Heritage on June 2, 1998. Lion’s Club Canteen – Permission for Temporary Food Permit at the Center Field Recreation Area Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to grant permission to the Lion’s Club for a Temporary Food Permit at the Center Field Recreation Area. Executive Session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0 by roll call vote: Mr. Enrich, Mrs. Eddison, Mr. Busa and Mrs. Krieger to go into executive session for the purpose of discussion of collective bargaining matters with no intent to resume open session. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 4:35 p.m. A true record, Attest: Phyllis A. Smith Executive Clerk