MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007- OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN
PRESENT: Gary Taylor (Chairman), Sara Mattes
Not Present: Sarah Cannon Holden
STAFF: Timothy Higgins (Chairman), Town Administrator (Debra Parkhurst)
Welcome & Introductions: The meeting opened at 7:30 PM.
Appointments:
Utility Pole Relocation Hearing at 145 Lincoln Road– NSTAR – Maureen Carroll
Mr. Higgins introduced the NSTAR petition, noting that it is in coordination with the Mall re-design and re-construction. Ms. Carroll presented an updated plan for the relocation, which the Board reviewed. The Board discussed their on-going issues with utility wires and poles in town, including the age of wires (and consequent inability to handle increased usage) and double poling (as new poles are installed, old poles remain). The Town has also requested an infrastructure report from the utilities. The Selectmen requested a maampping of existing lines, with ages of wires, voltage capacity of these lkines, and the plan for upgrade. Ms. Carroll said that Anne Marie Walsh is the community representative for NSTAR, and concerns may be addressed to her as well as Mr. Fitzgibbons of Verizon. Ms. Mattes made a Motion,
Mr. Taylor seconded to approve the petition by NSTAR to relocate utility locations. The Motion passed unanimously.
Open Forum: No one was present for this session
Discussion:
· The Board discussed the make up of the Ad Hoc Traffic Committee. They would like to tap into people who were on the various traffic and roadway committeescommittee in the past for their knowledge and experience.,as well as introducing new members=.. Increasing traffic and speed through the town is an issue, particularly as extensive development continues on the I-95/ Route 128 corridor. The Board briefly discussed mitigation, including speed bumps and police enforcement. The use of cameras for ticketing may be a consideration, rather than more police presence. Ms. Mattes will write a newspaper article on the traffic situation and the reason for a committee.
Mr. Higgins commented that the Master Plan Subcommittee on Traffic is comfortable with the Ad Hoc Committee going forward. While CTPS has some modeling and traffic projects, Mr. Higgins said they could hire VHB to gather information and project their modeling. MS. Mattes also recommended that we solicit assistance form MAPC.
· The Board discussed the information in the Logan Airport Report that indicates that Massport is upgrading hangars at Hanscom for sorting cargo.
· The At Risk Committee will meet at 7:30 AM on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. Judy Barrett will come in to discuss the past At Risk model. The Board stressed the importance of two key issues regarding the proposed project at Winter Street: the one-way designation must remain; and the adjacent neighbor cannot be isolated.
· The Board reviewed a draft State of the Town agenda. The Reports are due back by October 15. The focus is on Capital Planning.
· The Board briefly discussed the Hollingsworth property at 18 Twin Pond Lane, focusing on balancing competing interests (conservation, architectural preservation, and the intent of the Will). The Board may need to confer with Gary Wolf, architect. The Board will hold an Executive Session on October 22.
Action:
Ms. Mattes made a MOTION, Mr. Taylor seconded, to appoint Michael Ott of Burlington to a Call Fire Fighter position with the Lincoln Fire Department. The Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM
Submitted by Debra Parkhurst
Approved December 17, 2007
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