TOWN OF ARLINGTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 19, 2003
7:00 p.m.
Present: Mr. Greeley, Chairman, Mrs. Mahon, Vice Chair, Mrs. Dias, and Mr. Hurd.
Absent: Mr. Lyons
Also Present: Mrs. Galkowski, Mr. Maher, and Mrs. Krepelka.
1. CDBG Budget
Sub-Committee Report
Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)
Acting Town Manager also voted approval.
2. Presentation of Final Open Space & Recreation Plan
Ann LeRoyer
Mr. Hurd moved approval to receive report. SO VOTED (4-0)
3. NStar Petition – W.O. #1252223
To rebuild existing manhole #19268 located in Bartlett Ave. at Mass. Ave.
(all abutters notified)
Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)
4. NStar Petition – W.O. #1244454
To install approximately 412 feet of conduit in Oldham Road @ Old Middlesex Path and Hutchinson Rd.
(all abutters notified)
Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)
LICENSES & PERMITS
5. Request Permission for Name Change from Arlington Arts Council
to Arlington Cultural Commission
Shari Ajemian Craig
The Arlington Arts Council has now been named The Arlington Cultural Council. The Council further requested in order to strengthen the relationship with the Board of Selectmen that a Selectmen attend one meeting a year and that the Council presents a formal yearly report to the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Greeley appointed Mrs. Dias as the liaison to attend a future meeting. The Council will get in touch with Mrs. Krepelka to be put on a future agenda to report to the Board of Selectmen.
Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)
6. Request to Transport and Place Modular Home on Robin Hood Rd.
John A. Carney
The Board asked Mr. Carney to post a bond with said amount to be determined by Town Counsel. Mr. Hurd asked Mr. Carney to coordinate with the neighbors informing them of said move before the actual moving date takes place. Mr. Mahon cautioned Mr. Carney that he would be liable for tree and curb damage.
Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)
7. Request for One Day All Alcohol License at Whittemore Robins House 7/11/03
Ann Radochia, 22 Perth Rd.
Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)
8. Request for 3 One Day Beer & Wine Licenses, 6/6-6/8
Rev. Professor Nicholas M. Kastanas PhD, St. Athanasius the Great Greek Orthodox Church Grecian Festival
Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)
9. Request for Closure of Maple St. from Pleasant to 14 Maple on 6/7/03
Dawn Allard, Director, Rogers-Pierce Children’s Center
Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)
10. Requests for Permission to Hang Banner & Use of Public Way (Sidewalk)
John W. Hurd, Selectman, Chair, Feast of the East, 6/7/03
Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)
TRAFFIC RULES & ORDERS/OTHER BUSINESS
11. For Approval: Payment of Bills
Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum
Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)
FINAL VOTES & COMMENTS
12. Article 81 – Resolution/The USA Patriot Act for the Protection of Civil Rights and
Civil Liberties (The Board of Selectmen Second Supplemental Report)
Mr. Maher reminded the Board of the position they had taken at the last meeting
regarding their support of the resolution based on the belief that the Act goes too far in
jeopardizing civil liberties and, therefore, urges support of this resolution.
Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)
Correspondence Received
Frances Saunders, One Oldham Rd.: NStar concerns
Patricia Crowe, Keyspan: Revised Order of Notice
Brenda Barger, Chair: NLC declared 6/20 as National Small Cities & Towns Day
Christine M. Connolly, Dir. of Public Health: Public Health Nuisance at 60 Bow St.
Mr. Hurd moved approval to receive correspondence. SO VOTED (4-0)
ADDENDUM
Request to Form for Annual Memorial Day Parade
William F. McCarthy, Veterans’ Service Officer
The parade route will be Massachusetts Avenue to Monument Park onto Medford Street and into Mount Pleasant Cemetery for services at the Veterans' lots.
Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)
Request to hang banner advertising the Philharmonic Pops, Friday, June 6, 2003
Richard Stanley, Chairman, Pops – 2003
Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Maher advised the Board to take no action regarding Early Retirement until the State makes a decision after July 1, 2003. The Board will revisit this discussion at the meeting on the 28th.
The Board after discussing Mr. Hurd's and Mr. Greeley's suggestions approved to proceed with arranging a memorial (perhaps near Uncle Sam in the Center) for Margaret Spengler and Bob Walsh, former Selectmen. A letter will be drafted and sent to the Public Memorial Committee.
Ed Starr, Chairman, Transportation Advisory Committee, made a presentation requesting support of a plan engineered by the DPW in agreement with the Police, and the residents for an island at the Rt. 2 end of Jason Street. The Board approved the installation of crosswalk on Spring Street, installation of asphalt berm traffic island, relocation of Jason Street stop sign, narrowing of intersection at Jason Street, installation of traffic island signage, and application of centerline pavement markings.
Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)
At the May 28th meeting the Board will meet consultant search candidate for the hiring of a new Town Manager.
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. SO VOTED (4-0)
A true record: Attest:
Marie A. Krepelka
Board Administrator
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